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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1963

Page

6

Oklahoma Divorces and Estate Notices Filed in Pontotoc County

Public legal notices announce divorce petitions against Harold O Chambless and Joe M Wilson with deadlines in September 1963 and August 1963 respectively. Also notice that Bob E Bennett seeks letters of administration for the estate of James Thomas also known as Jimmie Thomas.

James Thomas Jimmie Thomas Bob E. Bennett Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Ownership of Mineral Rights Questioned in Pontotoc County Suit

Plaintiffs J. B. Prince and Agnes Prince sue Homer Luttrell W. S. Randall and K. C. Dailey and unknown heirs or assigns in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Respond by September 12 1963 or petition will be taken as true and judgment for plaintiffs will declare ownership of mineral rights in described lands. Ada Oklahoma attorneys C A Parker deputy king Wadlington represent plaintiffs.

State OF Oklahoma Harold O. Chambless Shirley Chambless Carl Stewart C. A. Parker Duard CC Willoughby Plaintiff Julianne R. Wilson Homer Luttrell W. 8. Randall K. C. Dailey W. S. Randall J. B. Prince Agnes Prince Pontotoc County Oklahoma Agnes Williamson Ulah Witherspoon Finance Co Copartnership Orval Price Dorothy Price Edgar Witherspoon Ada

Guardian seeks court order to mortgage estate property

S. Jake Blevins as guardian of Christella Jones petitions the court to authorize him to execute a real estate mortgage to pay outstanding debts and fund reasonable repairs on the described property. The filing outlines the guardianship and the purpose of debt settlement and property maintenance.

S. Jake Blevins Christella Jones

Hearing set on final accounts for Birdie A Brown estate

Gladys Yeager executrix of Birdie A Brown deceased faces a court hearing on August 29, 1963 at 10:00 A M in Ada Oklahoma to approve the final account determine heirs distribute assets and discharge the executrix. Also notice to creditors for Hugh Norris estate requires claims to be filed within four months with Kerr Lambert Conn Roberts Ada Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Machine & Supply Company Oklahoma State of Oklahoma W. N. Young Said Corporation First National Bank Ada Gladys Yeager Birdie A. Brown Hugh Norris Kerr, Lambert, Conn & Roberts American Building Minnie Norris

Notice of Hearing in Estate of Leon D Berryman

In the matter of the estate of Leon Dale Berryman deceased No 6575 a petition for letters of administration seeks Harvey J Lambert as administrator. The hearing is set for August 19 1963 at 10 A M in Ada Oklahoma County Court with petitioners represented by Kerr Lambert Conn Roberts.

Leon Dale Berryman Luther M. West L. H. Berryman Zora B. Lee Pontotoc County Oklahoma Harvey J. Lambert Ada Said Fred Andrews Kerr, Lambert, Conn & Roberts

Oklahoma Notice of Suit and Final Account Hearing

Legal notices from Pontotoc County. Witherspoon Finance Co. sues W O Odom seeking 1906.40 plus interest and costs to foreclose a 3-4 acre parcel in Sec 20 T4N R6E. Hearing date set for final account and heirship determination for A M Pharr estate on August 30, 1963 in Ada Oklahoma.

Pontotoc County Oklahoma Indian Base Meridian Carl Stewart Lawrence Green Plaintiff

Vacation Plans Redirect Boy Scout Calendar

The family planned a trip to Albuquerque to visit Mrs. Balthrop and Earl B Parker. Friends offered to host the boys as guests while parents were away but the boys chose to vacation with the family and skip the swim meet.

Albuquerque N.M

Estate of G V Coker probate notice Oklahoma

Notice to interested persons that on July 31 1963 a will from G V Coker filed for probate in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Hearing set for August 15 1963 at 10:00 AM at Ada Court House to contest the will with Kenneth Coker named as executor. Fred Andrews attorney for the executor signs the notice.

Benton Browning Bonnie Mitchell Allen Ada Fred Andrews Pontotoc State of Oklahoma J. Jake Blevins Christella Jones Haskell Floyd Charles W. Floyd Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma Charlies W. Floyd G. V. Coker McLennan State of Texas

Local Visits Highlight Ada Community Ties

Mrs Tubby Bryant and others from Ada visit Mr and Mrs Robert Golden and family. The Goldens and relatives visit Mrs George Morgan and Paul. Cleaning and curtain hanging are noted. Monnie Rhynes visits Karen Rhynes and stays for church. Phil Rhynes spends Wednesday night with Gary Rhynes, Ada. Gary Rhynes is a VFW Braves player and Phil’s cousin.

Monnie Rhynes Karen Rhynes Ada Phil Rhynes Gary Rhynes V. F. W. Braves

Oklahoma and Konawa families visit E E Agee

Mr and Mrs Tommy Davis and family from Oklahoma City Mrs Wilma Boydston and children and Mr and Mrs Calvin Agee and family from Konawa visited Mr and Mrs E E Agee during the past week.

Tommy Davis Oklahoma City Wilma Boydston Calvin Agee Konawa E. E. Agee

Visiting Friends Highlight Ada and Walnut Grove Guests

Mrs. Mark McDonald of Oil Center Mrs Bettie Cunningham and Mr and Mrs J B Jones Mrs Barbara Newby and Kathy from Walnut Grove and Miss Sue Ballard from Ada visited Mr and Mrs F C Jones and Glenn last week.

Mark McDonald Oil Center Bettie Cunningham J. B. Jones Barbara Newby Kathy Walnut Grove Sue Ballard Ada F. C. Jones Glenn

Local visits span Ada and surrounding families

Bobby Graham of North Carolina and Mrs. Tommy Ross visited Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Agee with Tracy and Regina last week. Mr. and Mrs. James Burns of Ada were supper guests of the Ages and their girls Sunday night. The Ages, with Tracy and Regina, hosted visits from Bobby Graham on Saturday. Mrs. Mary Long and Tommy also visited Ada residents on Sunday.

Bobby Graham North Carolina Tommy Ross Beverly Conla Annie Ada Tommy Agee Tracy Regina James Burns Tom Agee George Graham Mary Long Tommy Mrs. Graham

Lancaster Pirates Coach Leads Latta School Players

Mr James Rhynes head coach for the Lancaster Pirates guides Latta School athletes Phil Rhynes and Roger Richardson who share 63 champion of the year honors. Reporter visits Mr and Mrs Matt Richardson and family Saturday noting Roger Richardson’s trophy prize and the Richardson boys basketball participation.

James Rhynes Lancaster Pirates Phil Rhynes Roger Richardson Latta School Matt Richardson Roger Derral Terry Gaylan Richardson

Union Hill Baptist Sunday School Attendance Report

Union Hill Baptist Church reports 57 Sunday school attendees. Visitors include Mrs Frank Dotson and granddaughters Mary Debbie and Patty Goins from Rome New York Rick Bacon from Arlington Texas and David Bottoms from Ada. Junior and Primary Choirs performed Jesus Loves Me with Brenda Ebrite on piano. An Aug 11 Key To Life Crusade by Evangelist John Haggai is planned, with the Junior Class sponsoring the Sunday night program.

Lavona Jones Union Hill Baptist Church Frank Dotson Mary Debbie Patty Goins Rome N.Y Rick Bacon Arlington Tex David Bottoms Ada Jesus Brenda Ebrite Mary Sue Kellams Evangelist John Haggai Terri Ebrite

Henson Family Visits Oklahoma City and Parks

Mr and Mrs William Henson and Billy visited Mr and Mrs Johnnie Allan in Oklahoma City on Saturday and Sunday They toured Lincoln Park Zoo in the morning observing animal care and cage cleaning Sunday morning they visited Wedgewood Park for rides Mr and Mrs Bill McAnally and family visited Mr and Mrs William Peason and Billy and built clothes clos-

William Henson Billy Johnnie Allan Oklahoma City Lincoln Park Zoo Wedgewood Park Bill McAnally William I’e Son McAnally

Local Youth Seeks Baseball Lessons From Kin

Billy Rhynes, visiting relatives including Mrs. Hazel Henson and Mrs. Lois Rhynes, practices ball with encouragement from family. The boy aims to become a ball player like cousins Phil and Junior Rhynes as he grows older. Mr and Mrs Bill McAnally and daughters visited Harold Allan’s family in Moore over the weekend.

Henson Hazel Henson Billy Lois Rhynes Phil Junior Rhynes Bill McAnally Harold Allan Moore

Local families visit Johnson family group

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wright and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Philpot visited Ada Mrs. Lois Rhynes Minnie and Terrie and Mrs. Hazel Henson and Billy recently. They called on Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Johnson and family.

Arthur Wright Clarence Philpot Ada Lois Rhynes Monnie Terrie Hazel Henson Billy Tommy Johnson

Social guests include Hall, Little and Binion party

Mrs. Orpheline Hall of San Diego and Mrs. Mavis Little were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dink Binion. Afternoon visitors included V L Hall of San Diego and O D Hall of Ada. Dink Binion and wife visited Mr. and Mrs. Clay Yowell in Egypt on Wednesday night.

Orpheline Hall San Diego Calif Mavis Little

Cochran Family Vacation Visitors In Houston Trip

Mr and Mrs Elmer Cochran and Helen vacationed in Houston Texas and went deep sea fishing. Mr and Mrs Dean Underwood and Terry stayed at the Cochran home and helped with chores. Mr and Mrs Allan Cochran Norman visited Dean Underwood and Terry Saturday at the Elmer Cochrans.

Elmer Cochran Helen Houston Tex Cochrans Dean Underwood Terry Cochran Allan Cochran Norman Elmer Cochrans

Mrs Emmett Bottoms Undergoes Surgery At Valley View

Ada resident Mrs Emmett Bottoms had surgery at Valley View Hospital Friday and was reported improving Monday. The Bottoms, formerly of Union Hill, receive well wishes for a speedy recovery.

Emmett Bottoms Ada Valley View Hospital Bottoms Union Hill

Family drives past bright lights near Asher

Mr and Mrs George Smith enjoy a new air conditioner in their car while their son William Lee loves rides. Mrs Smith notes he reacts to bright lights by asking for a Coke as they pass through near Asher.

George Smith William Lee

Nighttime Rig Sparks Coke Adventure

Saturday night William Lee spotted a drilling rig lit up and mistook it for a site to obtain cokes. The incident centers on his impression and the bright lights of the rig.

William Lee

Family Visits Spanning Sunday in Ada Scene

Mr and Mrs Millard Henry with Gayle and Glen visited Mr and Mrs Luther Parker on Sunday. Glen rode to keep the horse fit for Gayle to ride in cooler weather. Mrs Parker's hand improves but she still sees a local doctor weekly. Mr and Mrs Charles Caplan and children visited Mr and Mrs George Smith and family. Judy Jean and Norma attended a movie in Ada last week.

George Morgan Paul Golden Mike Lynda Fitzhugh Morgan Millard Henry Gayle Glen Ada Luthur Parker Charles Caplan George Smith Jean Judy Smith Smiths Judy Norma

Visitors named for Mrs. Nora Roper and Mrs. Sible Collins

Last week visitors to Mrs. Nora Roper and Mrs. Sible Collins included Mr. and Mrs. David Coats and family Ada and Clyde Crane Oil Center. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Crane Johnnie and Sherman Moore. Mrs. Aly Phelps. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Fraley and Jimmy Anderson Oklahoma City Dallas Burk Tucson Ariz.. Mrs. Juanita Rowe Center. Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Roper visited Mr. and Mrs. Austin Fraley Tuesday.

Nora Roper Sible Collins David Coats Jimmy and Sherman Moore Aly Phelps Ada Oliver Crane Johnnie and Clyde Crane Oil Center Austin Fraley Jimmy Anderson Oklahoma City Dallas Burk Tucson Ariz Juanita Rowe Center

Fraley Family Welcomes Baby in Oklahoma City

Mrs. Austn Fraley visited Oklahoma City Saturday to meet Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Drake and celebrate the birth of their son born August 2 at St. Anthony's Hospital, weighing 8 pounds 5 ounces. Tina Fraley visits relatives in Frederick with Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Jones.

Austn Fraley Oklahoma City Jackie Drake St. Anthony's Hospital Tina Fraley Frederick Jimmy Jones

Local Families Visit Across Ada and Surrounding Towns

Mr and Mrs Leggit and daughter Oblong Ill and Mrs Bernice Boyd Ada visited Rev and Mrs F L Cunningham Mon. Cunningham and family visited Mr and Mrs Alfred Kellams and Mary Lou Monday afternoon. The Cunninghams visited Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp Pernell Tuesday and went fishing. Mr and Mrs Charles Coplan and children visited Mr and Mrs Bob Coplan Center Saturday. The children went to Sulphur Sunday sightseeing and swam. Mrs Wanda Coplan and children and Mrs Lula Keeling visited Mrs Collie East in Seminole Monday. Wanda Coplan and Thaddeus Smith went to Oklahoma City Friday to bring Mr Charles Coplan to Ada for the weekend.

Charles Coplan Bob Coplan Center Wanda Coplan Lula Keeling Collie East Seminole Wanda Copland Thaddeus Smith Oklahoma City Ada Fred Jones Delphia Jones F. ©. Jones Ted Bevels Smith Funeral Home Rosedale Cemetery Bevel Borger Tex F. O. Jones James Hayes Lar Ben Jones Glenn Karl Tilley Carlton Rebee Mrs. Jones

Local visitors dot the Cunningham households week

Duncan Lake trip yielded small fish. Mrs. Warren Cunningham and Mrs. Howrd Cunningham with Debbie of Oil Center visited the Rev. Cunninghams Thursday. Remodeling visits followed with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rose. Supper guests included C. C. Bacon of Arlington and Howard Cunningham with Debbie. Sunday dinner honored by guests from Arlington and Oil Center. Mrs. Pat Zachary and girls of Dennison visited Monday.

Braden Family Visits Across Valley View Patients

Mr and Mrs Glen Braden visited Mrs Emmett Bottoms at Valley View Hospital Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Glen Braden and Janet visited Mr and Mrs C H Braden Sunday.

Glen Wilfong Dewayne Wayne Odell Wilfong Ada Leora Wilfong P. P. Kite Glen Braden Emmett Bottoms Valley View Hospital Janet C. H. Braden

Ada and Westview families visit Mr. and Mrs. McAnally

Mrs. Mary Long and Tommy along with Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. Duke Rhynes and family and others from Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter McAnally recently. The gathering included Mr. Luther Parker and several McAnally relatives.

Mary Long Tommy Ada Duke Rhynes Westview Luther Parker Alvin McAnally Gary McAnally William Henson Billy James Rhynes Wayne McAnally Walter McAnally

Community Visits Note Small Town Gatherings

A sequence of social visits spread across Ada and nearby towns as residents gather at homes in Shady Grove, Walnut Grove, and Vamoosa. News mentions births, funerals, and a pigmented tale of corn drying, beekeeping, and garden chores shared by families including the Agees, Archers, and Karrs.

Social Visits Tie Families Across Tex and La

Mr and Mrs Leonard Archer Lawrence and Lindall visited Mr and Mrs Linsey McCoy and family Fort Worth Texas last week Ms Lewis Archer Della and Bryan Shreveport Louisiana and Mr and Mrs George Powell Vaness visited Mr and Mrs Leonard Archer and boys last week and Sun

Lynda Golden Della Archer Shreveport Della Leonard Archer Lawrence Archer Larry Archer Walnut Grove Lawrence and Lindall Linsey McCoy Fort Worth Tex Lewis Archer Della and Bryan George Powell Vaness

Visitors gather at Ada home across many days

Sunday and weekday visits span Ada households with the Haines Corvin Sliger and Northway families. They share meals, ice cream making, and attendance at the East Central Chapel wedding of Myrlene Kinsey to Jerry Duncan.

Harold Haines Mike Joyce Sliger Ada Helen Denslow J. B. Corvin Johnny Joyce Mike Haines Johnny Corvin Laura Haines Francis Boudreaux Calif Pat Romine Fred Pickett Jane Sliger Audry Northway California Audrey Northway Lake Texoma Miss Northway Ina Haines Nancy Floyd Gertie Summers Myrlene Kinsey Jerry Duncan East Central Chapel

Glenn Jones Attends Wedding at Ahloso Baptist Church

Glenn Jones attended the wedding of Bettie Cook and Russell Brumley at Ahloso Baptist Church on Saturday night.

Glenn Jones Bettie Cook Russell Brumley Ahloso Baptist Church

Church Supper At Pentecostal Holiness Church

Mr and Mrs Robert Golden and their children Lynda and Mike attended a church supper Thursday night at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Oil Center.

Robert Golden Lynda Mike Penticostal Holiness Church Oil Center

Visit to the Ebrite Home Highlights Family Corn Use

Mr and Mrs Arthur Ebrite with Terrie Pamela Brenda and Rusty and Mrs F O Jones visit Mr and Mrs George Ebrite on Friday. George Ebrite uses garden corn in many ways. After Mrs Ebrite cuts the...

Arthur Ebrite Terrie Pamela Brenda Rusty F. O. Jones George Ebrite

Mrs Hall Visits Friends in Ada

Mrs Orpheline Hall of San Diego visited Mr and Mrs Jess Little and Mr and Mrs O D Hall in Ada. The short call referenced local hospitality.

State Fair Hosts NASA Spacemobile Space Exhibit

At the 1963 State Fair of Oklahoma NASA brings a Spacemobile lecturer team with spacecraft models. Twenty three programs run during the nine day fair from Sept 21 to 29, showing Newtonian laws and how rockets and space missions work.

Oklahoma National Aeronautics and Space Administration America Isaac Newton NASA Mercury Ranger Surveyor Mariner Voyager Tiros Relay Telstar

Pony of America classes at 1963 Tulsa State Fair

Twenty two competition classes for Pony of America animals will be offered at the Tulsa State Fair from Sept 27 to Oct 4. Avery Guthrie will be superintendent of the show with premium money in halter and performance classes. Entries close Sept 3. info and blanks available by writing Tulsa State Fair P O Box 5175 Tulsa Oklahoma.

Pony of America Avery Guthrie Pony of Americas Association Fair Pony of Americas Tulsa

Penn State Creates Continuing Education Department

Penn State University launches a new Continuing Education department in the School of Education with Dr Cyril F Hager named head. Dean Ben Euwema says the title reflects growing adult education activities on campus and statewide.

University Park Pennsylvania State University Cyril F. Hager Ben Euwema Liberal Arts College

Freight Car Outpaces Truck in Coasting Distance

Given identical pushes to a 40 ton freight car and a 40 ton truck trailer at 60 mph on level surfaces, the freight car would coast five times as far as the truck due to lower friction from steel wheels on steel rails.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Joe M. Wilson C. A. Parker Robert H. Macy Oklahoma Machine & Sup Oklahoma Corporation A. W. Trice W. B. Ward, Jr Bonnie Mit Chell Allen J. B. Prince and John H. Fagan Section 7 Township 4 Range 8 Siar Ure King & Wadlington Ada, Oklahoma Christella Jones Ean City of Charles W Floyd Neares Lewis M. Watson G. C W. O. Odom A. M. Pharr Clara FE. Pharr Pontotoc County Court House King & Wadhlington Coker Tubby Bryant Dorothy Ebriie Pam Ada Post Office Federal B. U Ing Mail Barney” McCollum Lee Keeling Rufus Jones Rufus Everett Shady Grove Norman Bulloch Randy Ruby Horton W. C. Karr P. S. Karr Wintersmith Park Mrs. Brogdon April Glen Agee Dallas E. E. Agees Gwen Elaine David Crook Wichita Kan Bobby Joe Adams Lawrence Carson Phillip Poindexter Larry Booth Melvin Newby Lillie Karr Don Newby Kathy Fridey Bob Gray Russell Ricky Mrs Red Macky Vamoosa Conda Driver Jr Latta Road 120Th National Guard Ft. Chaffee Jess Little O. D. Hall
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