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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1968

Page

6

Legislative Referendum No 166 and estate notice in Pontotoc

Legislative Referendum No 166 asks if a constitutional amendment to change revenue estimates by the State Board of Equalization should be approved. In Pontotoc County Oklahoma final account hearing for R J Jeter estate set for April 18 1968 at 10 am in Ada to determine heirs distribute and discharge executrix Lester M Jeter.

Oklahoma State Board of Equalization Lester M. Jeter R. J. Jeter Pontotoc County Court House Ada

Crow Family News Highlights Visitors and Attendances

Mrs. Clinnie Crow spent four days in Oklahoma City visiting her children. Connie Crow visited Ruby Bolen. Albert Crow attended Eliza Jane Brecheen's funeral at Campground Church. Albert Crow and family visited Josie Northam and Sammie Rains. The Crowes helped move Jack Perrine to Homer. Eddy Hayes visits Oklahoma City relatives and attends East Central State College. Eddy lives with grandparents Albert and unknown Mrs. Crow.

Clinnie Crow Oklahoma City Alvin Wells Connie Crow Ruby Bolen Albert Crow Eliza Jane Brecheen Campground Josie Northam Sammie Rains Jack Perrine Homer Eddy Hayes Eddy East Central State College

Estate of Tussa Smith Deceased in Pontotoc County

In the Pontotoc County Oklahoma court the estate of Tussa Smith is filed as a deceased in case number 7345. The county court handles probate matters regarding the estate and related notices.

Pontotoc County Oklahoma Tussa Smith

Notices to creditors for Tessa Smith deceased

All persons having claims against Tessa Smith, Deceased, must present them with vouchers to the Executrix at Leslie B. Younger, 115 North Broadway, Ada, Oklahoma, within two months of the first publication, or they will be barred. Dated March 26, 1968.

Orbra O. Moore Co Conn Mayhue & Kerr American Building Ada Oklahoma J. S. Chadd Pheby Brown Liza Brown Scott Brown Frank J. Deflorin Rose Hehman Johanna Smith Anna Deflorin L. W. Dodge Mollie Deflorin Claudia Planert Gertrude Kleekamp Andrew L. Deflorin George Wiley M. Mercedes Ben Hatcher S. F. Brown C. L. Burnett Vol Crawford J. A. Hodges Marie Irene Yowell Leslie B. Younger North Broadway Pontotoc Tessa Smith

Kemp-Dinner Visit Noted in Ada Household

Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs V O Lane and family in Ada.

Ray Kemp Mrs. V. O. Lane Ada

Kemp and North Families Host Visitors Over Weekend

Davis Peters of Antioch California spent spring vacation with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Clarence Karr while attending East Central State College. He traveled from Dallas to California to visit his parents Mr and Mrs IL A Porters in Antioch.

Davis Peters Antioch Calif Clarence Karr East Central State College Dallas California IL. A. Porters Anioch

Hospital Visitation for Mrs. Eula Kirkes noted

Mrs. Eula Kirkes is a patient at Valley View Hospital with a visit from Rev. and Mrs. Frank Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Jones Rev. and Mrs. Don Newby Mack Welch Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Triveit and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Jones recently.

Eula Kirkes Valley View Hospital Frank Cunningham F. O. Jones Don Newby Mack Welch Ralph Triveit J. B. Jones Kirkes

Mrs Wanda Welch Undergoes Surgery at Valley View Hospital

Mrs Wanda Welch underwent surgery at Valley View Hospital on Friday. Mrs Laura Haines cared for Mike, Mark and Sondra Welch while their mother was hospitalized.

Wanda Welch Valley View Hospital Laura Haines Mike Mark Sondra Welch

Ladies Visit Ada Resident Mrs Sherman Estes

Mrs. Nora Lancaster Mrs. Fern Long and Mrs. Roxie Gold attended a visit with Ada resident Mrs. Sherman Estes on Wednesday.

Nora Lancaster Fern Long Roxie Golden Sherman Estes Ada

Daisy Binion Visits Elmer Cochran Thursday

Mrs Daisy Binion visited Mrs Elmer Cochran on Thursday in a social visit. The meeting reflected neighborly relations and daily community life.

Daisy Binion Elmer Cochran

Golden Family Visits Mrs Callie Morgan and Paul

Mr and Mrs Robert Golden together with Mike and Lynda visited Callie Morgan and Paul Fitz Hugh on Sunday in a small family gathering.

Robert Golden Mike Lynda Callie Morgan Paul Fitzhugh

Name Change Petition Filed For Carl Wooley To Carl Thompson

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the district court hears a petition by Donna Joy Jackson as brother next friend to change Carl Wooley s name to Carl Thompson. The hearing is set in Ada courthouse for April 15 1968 at 4 00 PM. Protests may be filed before the hearing date.

Julia A. Rogers Winnie Garrett Rogers Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma Minnie Garrett Ada Oklahoma Carl Wooley Donna Joy Jackson Carl Thompson District Court

Judicial Death Determination for Albert Tate

Oklahoma notices a hearing to determine death of Albert Tate joint tenant. Sherman Scates filed March 28 1968 alleging Tate died March 10 1968. Property in Ada Pontotoc County Lot 10 Block F Sunrise Addition. Hearing set April 17 1968 at 10:30 A.M. Clerk Carl Stewart deputy Eubank Ward and Mayhue

Albert Tate Sherman Scates Pontotoc County Oklahoma Lotten Ada Carl Stewart Eubank Ward & Mayhue

Local Guests Share Dinners Across Families

Mr and Mrs Billy Delozier with Mickala and Jeffrey dined Thursday with Mr and Mrs E J Lancaster and family. Mrs Gertie Lou Carter Ada and Mr and Mrs Paul Winton and family from Fort Smith Arkansas visited the Lancasters Sunday.

Billy Delozier Mickala Jeffrey E. J. Lancaster Gertie Lou Carter Ada Paul Winton Fort Smith, Ark

Norton family visit to Mrs Archer and Lindell on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Henry Norton and Brenda visited Mrs Myrtle Archer and Lindell on Sunday.

Henry Norton Brenda Myrtle Archer Lindell

Braden Family Visits Across States

Mr and Mrs C H Braden of Ada spent Sunday with Glen Braden and Janet. Michael Braden of Garden Grove California visited Glen Braden on Monday.

C. H. Braden Ada Glen Braden Janet Michael Braden Garden Grove Calif

Ingram Travels Arizona Ranches and Show Halter Gift

Mr Ingram owns two Arizona ranches at Stanfield and Springerville and exchanges cattle with the Winrock Ranch at Sulphur. He travels between states with cattle loads, visits the Haines couple, and presents a Show Halter once belonging to John Wayne to 10 year old Mike Haines as a souvenir.

Arizona Stanfield Springerville Winrock Sulphur Mr. Ingram The Haines Alvie Kiefer Tulsa Letha Johnson Fern King Ada Albert Cassidy Galey Harold Haines Mike Susan

Keelings Host Dinner Guests in Ada and Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Lee Keeling and Mr and Mrs Tom Keeling of Oklahoma City were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Grover Keeling in Ada.

Lee Keeling Tom Keeling Oklahoma City Grover Keeling Ada

Lawrence Archer and Fred Capps Visit Lawrence Family

Lawrence Archer and Fred Capps spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Larry Archer and family.

Lawrence Archer Fred Capps Mrs Larry Archer

Visitors gathered at Henson home for social call

People visiting Mr and Mrs Hazel Henson and Billy included Mrs Lela Johnson Mr and Mrs Alvin McAnally and Tammy Mrs Pearl Allen and children Mrs Verna Lou Tatum and children and Mrs Lois Rhynes Phil and Tim.

Hazel Henson Billy Lela Johnson Alvin McAnally Tammy Pearl Allen Verna Lou Tatum Lois Rhynes Phil Tim

McAnal ly visit to Waldron for Cossey family

Mr and Mrs Alvin McAnal ly Tammy and Ronnie traveled to Waldron Arkansas on Sunday to visit Mr and Mrs Gene Cossey. Cossey has been ill.

Alvin McAnally Tammy Ronnie Waldron Ark Gene Cossey Mr. Cossey

Visitors to Valley View Hospital Thursday

Mrs Walter McAnally and Mrs Hazel Henson visited Mrs Junior Rhynes at Valley View Hospital Thursday.

Walter McAnally Hazel Henson Junior Rhynes Valley View Hospital

Rhynes Family Weekend Visits Document Local Outing

Junior Rhynes and daughter Michelle Vaness spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs James Rhynes. Miss Beth Fullingim of Byng visited Mr and Mrs James Rhynes and Phil on Sunday afternoon.

Junior Rhynes Michelle Vaness James Rhynes Beth Fullingim Byng Phil

Family fish outing at Lake Texoma despite storm

Mr and Mrs Tommie Johnson Ann Rennie and Darlene with Mr and Mrs Duke Rhynes and family and Mr and Mrs Johnnie Allen and family went fishing at Lake Texoma Saturday night. It rained and stormed but they braved the weather to catch a few fish.

Tommie Johnson Ann Rennie Darlene Duke Rhynes Johnnie Allen Lake Texoma

Hazel Henson and Billy Attended Pentecostal Holiness Church

Mrs Hazel Henson and Billy attended the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Ada on Sunday.

Hazel Henson Billy Pentecostal Holiness Church Ada

Social Visits Reach Kemp Household This Week

Mrs. Yvonne Gray with Ricky and Russell visited Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp Sunday night. Mr and Mrs Jim Kirkes Mrs Laura Haines and Mrs Bettie Cunningham visited Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp recently.

Yvonne Gray Ricky and Russell Ray Kemp Jim Kirkes Laura Haines Bettie Cunningham

Mrs Virginia Holman Visit To Oklahoma City

Mrs Virginia Holman visited Mrs Lela Johnson in Oklahoma City on Thursday with Steve and Kathy present.

Virginia Holman Steve Kathy Oklahoma City Lela Johnson

Local families visit Benny Jones and Kenny Monday

Mr and Mrs F O Jones and James Hayes with Cody Sherry and the Rev and Mrs Don Newby and children visited Mr and Mrs Benny Jones and Kenny Monday.

F. O. Jones James Hayes Cody Sherry Don Newby Benny Jones Kenny

Tucker hosts seventh and eighth grade basketball party

M. R. Tucker, a Vaness school teacher, gave a house party Friday night for the seventh and eighth grade basketball teams. Guests included Joni and Rhonda Adams, Terry Clark, Patti Car ruthers, Laura Pedersen, Robert Pierce, Vickie and Andy Andrews, Beth Ramer, Sabra Hunt, Wanda Hood, Londa Tucker, Danny Denham, Roger Palmer, Rita Henry, Anita McCullar, Ed wina Shaw, George Welch, Kevin Stanfield, Wayne Hunt, Joe Terry, Tim Walters, Cathy Tucker, Tony Roberts, Tim Harrison and the hosts.

M. R. Tucker Vaness Joni Rhonda Adams Terry Clark Patti Carruthers Laura Pedersen Robert Pierce Vickie Andy Andrews Beth Ramer Sabra Hunt Wanda Hood Londa Tucker Danny Denham Roger Palmer Rita Henry Anita McCullar Edwina Shaw George Welch Kevin Stanfield

Visit Ties Families Across Town

Mr and Mrs Roger Richard son and Steven and Mrs Car lene McNutt Lisa and Eddie visited Mr and Mrs Matt Richardson and family recently.

Roger Richardson Steven Carlene McNutt Lisa Eddie Matt Richardson

Reverend Don New Family Guests at Local Supper

The Rev and Mrs Don New and their children were Saturday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Haines and children at their home, sharing a meal and social visit in a small community.

Don Newby Harold Haines

Walthams Visit Long Family in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Merl Waltham and family of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Harold Long and family on Friday and Saturday.

Merl Waltham and Oklahoma City Harold Long

Laura Pedersen Vaness Spends Weekend With Adams Family

Laura Pedersen Vaness spent the weekend with Joni Adams and Rhonda Adams, sharing time in a family gathering. The informal visit highlighted friendly relations among the households.

Laura Pedersen Vaness Joni Rhonda Adams

Adams Family and Others Visit Goodman and Newby Kin

Laura Pedersen Joni Rhonda Pam Adams Debbie Allen and Terry Roberson visited Mr and Mrs Stanley Goodman and family Sunday. They also visited the Rev and Mrs Doyle Newby and Jearl.

Laura Pedersen Joni Rhonda Pam Adams Debbie Allen Terry Roberson Stanley Goodman Family Doyle Newby Jearl

Cunningham Weekend Visit Ties Union Hill Social

The Rev and Mrs Frank Cunningham spent the weekend with their children Mr and Mrs Connie Bacon and Ricky in Arlington Texas continuing activities on Union Hill social page.

Union Hill Frank Cunningham Connie Bacon Ricky Arlington Tex

Teresa Golden Spends Friday Night with Ann Eaves

Teresa Golden spent Friday night with Ann Eaves at Oil Center.

Teresa Golden Ann Eaves Oil Center

Local Visits Highlight Weekend Boundaries

Mr and Mrs Bob Gray with Ricky and Russell visited Rev and Mrs Don Newby with Kathy and Stephen on Sunday. Mrs Wanda Welch and Laura Haines were in Ada on Thursday.

Bob Gray Ricky Russell Don Newby Kathy Stephen Wanda Welch Laura Haines Ada

Sweeney and Webb Visit Simpkins Family Sunday

Mr and Mrs John Sweeney and children Mrs Edna Webb Mr and Mrs James Simpkins Cecil Simpkins and Anita Nolen were visitors of Mr and Mrs Albert Simpkins Sunday.

John Sweeney Edna Webb James Simpkins Cecil Simpkins Anita Nolen Albert Simpkins

Drewry Family Visit Spurs Quiet Sunday

Mr and Mrs ea Drewry and children of Harrah visited Mr and Mrs John Sweeney and Sally Sunday for a family gathering.

Ea Drewry Harrah John Sweeney Sally Sunday

Mrs Jones and family visit Latta residents Sunday

Mrs Annette Jones and Ken ny visited Mr and Mrs John Lee in Latta Sunday while Benny Jones was on Army Reserve duty in Ada. Mrs Annette Jones and Mrs F C Jones attended a program by the North Texas State University Concert Band at East Central State College Thursday.

Annette Jones Kenny John Lee Latta Benny Jones Ada F. C. Jones North Texas State University East Central State College

Haines Family Receives Visit From Clarence Ingram

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Haines hosted a welcome surprise this week as Clarence Ingram, nephew of Mr. Haines from Stanfield Arizona and employed by actor John Wayne, spent several days with the family.

J. W. Haines Mr. Haines Clarence Ingram Stanfield, Ariz John Wayne The Haines

Visiting Kin Petition in McAnally Family Notes

Visiting Mr and Mrs Walter McAnally list includes Mr and Mrs William Henson and Billy and family Mr and Mrs J T Tatum and family Mr and Mrs Duke Rhynes and family Mr and Mrs Johnnie Allen and family Mr and Mrs Leston Long and family Gary McAnally and Lela Johnson.

Walter McAnally William Henson Billy James Rhynes J. T. Tatum Duke Rhynes Alvin McAnally Johnnie Allen Leston Long Gary McAnally Lela Johnson

Miss Sharon Johnson Spends Saturday Night with Henson Family

Miss Sharon Johnson spent Saturday night in the company of Mr. and Mrs. William Henson and their son Billy, according to a neighborhood social report.

Sharon Johnson William Henson Billy

Lavona Jones Debbie Jones and Stephen Newby visit Daisy Binion

Mrs Lavona Jones Mrs Debbie Jones and Stephen Newby visited Mrs Daisy Binion on Monday. The visit marked a social call with family friends in the county.

Lavona Jones Debbie Jones Stephen Newby Daisy Binion

Local families share visits and fishing trip updates

Mr and Mrs Charles Coplen and Kevin fished at Oakman on Monday with Mrs Dora East and other family members. They had muddy water and few fish. Julie Braden and Janet visited Wanda Coplen and children Tuesday. Charles Coplen and Charlene attended the Dad Daughter Banquet in East Central Ballroom Tuesday night. Kevin stayed with his grandfather Lee Keeling. The Bottoms visited Coplen family Friday night. Lea Keeling and Callie East dined with Lou Little at Seminole Saturday. Poindexter and Ada visited By Coplen family Sunday.

Charles Coplen Kevin Oakman Dora East Marie Braden Janet Wanda Coplen Charlene East Central Moore Lee Keeling

Local visits span week from Horton to Karr households

E. L. Horton and Ricky visited Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Karr on Friday. Elmer Cochran visited the Karrs on Sunday. Annette Jones and Kenny visited Mrs. Lillie Karr on Monday. Lillie Karr visited Lena Cochran and Earl Rose attended a volleyball game at Vaness School on Monday. Mrs. Earl Rose attended the event of Mrs. Brecheen Saturday.

E. L. Horton Ricky Clarence Karr Elmer Cochran Annette Jones Kenny Lillie Karr Lena Cochran Earl Rose Vaness School Brecheen Saturay

Dress revue winners noted for blue ribbon gowns

Lynda Golden Teresa Golden and Carol Golden won blue ribbons on their dresses in the dress revue. Keith Sweeney won grand champion for the sports outfit he modeled. Mike Welch Mike Haines and Randy Golden also participated in the contest.

Lynda Golden Teresa Golden Carol Golden Keith Sweeney Mike Welch Mike Haines Randy Golden

Local social notes and cemetery plans at Lightning Ridge

Community events list baby shower gifts and birthday dinner for Rev Royce Packard. Church youth organized a celebratory dinner with several named attendees. Hart Homemakers Club plans cemetery work day and trash haul at Lightning Ridge with donations invited to Mrs Arno Griffith.

May Johnson Mattie Miller Roff Joe Thompson Leota Dave Alice Simmons Bonnie Wall May Lois Wall Lightning Ridge Hart Homemakers Club Harber Boys Harbers Hart Club Arno Griffith Route 1 Okla Karen Penrod Jessie Kimmels Debbie Nail

Griffiths and others visit, attend church services

Mr. and Mrs. Arno Griffith visited Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hewett in Sunshine on Wednesday. Mrs. Mary Griffith and Dale of Oklahoma City visited Saturday. Jack Griffith of Fort Worth spent with Mrs. Griffith. Arno Griffith T. Bumpas, Auti McCullar and Stephenie sang a special at Lightning Ridge Church Sunday with Mrs. Arno Griffith as pianist.

Jessie Kimmel Lightning Ridge Debbie Nail Vaness Karen Penrod Arthur Garrison Davis Robert Penrod Karen Lowell Penrods Pickett Lowell Penrod L. J. Penrod Ada Arno Griffith Claude Hewett Sunshine Mary Griffith Dale Oklahoma City Jack Griffith Fort Worth

Family visit notes with orchard plans

Jack Griffith of Fort Worth visited his mother in law Mrs Laura Griffith on Saturday and planted several fruit trees. The Richard Sources visited Mrs Laura Johnson several times this week.

Jack Griffith Worth Laura Griffith Richard Sources Laura Johnson

Griffiths attend sale and visit neighbors

Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith attended a sale at Stratford. Mrs Bill Duffer and Mark Fitzhugh were Thursday visitors of Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith. Alvie Griffith and Jake McGee visited Vernon Gasaway Vanoss Sunday.

Alvie Griffith Stratford Bill Duffer Mark, Fitzhugh Jake McGee Vernon Gasaway Vanoss

Thursday Dinner Guests Include Crawford and Thomason Families

Thursday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Thomason and Mrs. Alice Crawford included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Crawford and Travis, Tulsa, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl House and children, Pickett. Jina House spent sev

Bill Thomason Alice Crawford Charles Crawford Travis Tulsa Earl Pickett Jina House

Marriages of Claude Goforth and Garvin Gilmore

Claude Glen Goforth and Mary Ann Jones wed in Wewo ka. Garvin Herbert Gilmore of Ada married Charlene Howerton of Ada.

Claude Glen Goforth Wewoka Mary Ann Jones Garvin Herbert Gilmore Ada Charlene Howerton

Ada Livestock Auction Steady Market With 450 Cattle Sold

The Ada sale showed a steady to 50 cent higher market on Tuesday with 450 cattle moved. Slaughter cows 13 to 19.50, slaughter bulls 21 to 23, calves 21 to 24, stock steers 24 to 29, stock heifers 22 to 26, stock steer calves 27 to 35, stock heifer calves 24 to 28, dairy breeds 22 to 28, cows and calves 160 to 200, stock cows 17 to 22.

Oklahoma City USDA Choice

Oklahoma City cattle and hog prices slip into brisk feeder auction

Cattle and calves abundant at a Thursday feeder sale with no slaughter cattle offered. Feeder steer and heifer prices show gains in several weight classes while hogs rise 25 points to 19.75 for barrows and gilts and sows steady. Sheep volume too light to test the market.

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