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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1955

Page

7

Public Notice of Land Title Quieting in Pontotoc County

C W Lewis sues R M Suddath Pauline Glasco and others to quiet title to part of Section 9 Township 2 North Range 4 East Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Tax deed dated June 3 1955 backs his ownership and asks that the court validate the deed and bar any adverse claims. Respond by September 15 1955 or the petition will be granted by default. Witness dated August 2 1955. ARE HOLLOWAY Clerk. H F MATHIS Attorney. 8-4-31W

State OF Oklahoma R. M. Suddath Pauline Glasco Suddath Lula Jeff George Jeff John Parker C. W. Lewis District Court Pontotoc County Range W. Hunt Nee Suddath Clifford Beach Mary F. Hiney State OF Oklahoma C. A. Hiney W. F. Arnold P. H. Deal Merchants and Planters National Bank Ada Merchants and Planters State Bank Towit Steedman

Quieting Mortgage Cloud in Pontotoc County

The State of Oklahoma files a suit in Pontotoc County District Court against T M Myers and heirs to remove a paid but unreleased mortgage on the southeast quarter of section 20 township 4 north range 5 east. The case seeks cancellation of the mortgage and quieting of plaintiff Letitia Morris's title, with response due by September 14, 1955.

Pontotoc County State OF Oklahoma T. M. Myers Letitia Morris Hazel V. Crooks Nee Winters E. P. Crooks Oklahoma

Court sale notices in Cleveland and Pontotoc counties Oklahoma

Multiple notices announce public auctions of real estate and sheriff sale in Oklahoma. Guardianship of Marjorie Peterson seeks sale of undivided interests in two tracts in Cleveland County with court confirmation, while Pontotoc County sheriff advertises sale of specified lands under an Ada court order and a motor carrier permit filing in Oklahoma City. Also lists a 1955 corporate notice for livestock transport route.

L. C. Cozad, Sr Corporation Commission of Oklahoma Allen Oklahoma Oklahoma City Secretary of the Corporation Commission UL. C. Cozad, SR

Sale of Oil and Gas Lease for George L. Rose Estate

The Liberty National Bank and Trust Company of Oklahoma City as guardian will auction the incompetent George L. Rose estate on August 18 1955 at 10:00 a m in Oklahoma City County Court for cash. The lease covers the southwest quarter of southwest quarter section 6 township 3 north range 8 east Pontotoc County containing 40 acres with a primary term of five years and one eighth royalty. Guardian may reject bids. return of sale to be heard immediately after.

Cleveland County State OF Oklahoma Marjorie Peterson Court House Norman Pontotoc County State OF Oklahoma St. Joseph's Drive Corona Street Benton Browning T. R. Benedum Norman Oklahoma County George L. Rose Liberty National Bank and Trust Company of Oklahoma City Geo. L. Rose Pontotoc W. D. Boggs

Ada City bids for Highland Avenue paving in 1955

Notice to contractors invites sealed bids by Ada Oklahoma City Clerk for concrete paving curb gutter drainage and street improvements on Highland Avenue within Street Improvement District No 64. Plans specs and bonds required with 5 percent bid security and multiple bonds. bid deadline August 15 1955.

Ada Oklahoma Convention Hall City of Highland Avenue 8Th Street 6Th Street Ralph W., Delaney Ralph W. Delaney South Rennie R. C. B. Culbert 7Th Street J. N. King City Clerk

Prisoner Pistol Whipping Alleged by State Agent

McCurtain County Sheriff accuses a state Bureau of Investigation agent of pistol whipping prisoner Jack Whiteley during arrest and booking. Whiteley, a known bootlegger, sustained injuries including a burst eardrum and head fractures. he was released on bond.

Idabel Okla McCurtain Walter Irons State Bureau of Investigation Irons Jack Julian Jack Whiteley Whiteley McCurtain County Julian Cliff Tidmore Tidmore Oklahoma City A. K. Bivins Bill Christian C. H. Roane Christian

Quieting Title suit in Pontotoc County lands

Notice of a quiet title action against B B Dunham Lenora Dunham W H Patterson C M Seren and Charlotte Seren et al to determine heirs of Mary E Daniels deceased and Osborn regarding west half of west half of southwest quarter section 26 and east half of northeast quarter of southeast quarter section 27 township 5 north range 6 east Pontotoc County Oklahoma with answer due by September 22 1955. Court clerk Abe Holloway deputy C A Parker and Claude V Thompson attorney. 8-11-31W

Holloway C. A. Parker Claude V. Thompson State OF Oklahoma W. B. Osborn Pontotoc County Towit Section 26 Section 27 Township 5 Range 6

Quieting Title Action Over 20 Acre Property in Pontotoc

Ada Belle Norton and co plaintiffs sue the unknown heirs and assigns of John P Norton to determine rightful heirs under Oklahoma law. The suit seeks a judicial determination of each heir transfer and to quiet title in the plaintiffs against all defendants with a deadline for answer by September 8, 1955. The case notes the property is the South Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter in Section 35 Township 4 North Range 5 East, about 20 acres.

State of Oklahoma T. L. Coley State of Oklahoma Excel Oklahoma Tax Commission Mozelle G. Coley Pontotoc County Oklahoma State of John P. Norton J. P. Norton Ada Belle Norton Maude Faulkenberry Norton John Andrews Norton Thelma Coley Kathryn Corvin Claudia Caudle District Court

Incompatibility case seeks divorce in Pontotoc Oklahoma

Plaintiff W C Crisman seeks divorce citing incompatibility and asks the court to grant a decree after the 21st September 1955. The filing notes a separate probate matter in Pontotoc County involving J B Buxton heirs and partition of lands described as SW of SW and other sections in Township 1 with specific undivided interests.

Certificate of Fictitious Partnership for Elliott Drilling

Lee Elliott W J Edwards and Ruben Wolfson form a general partnership for drilling and servicing oil wells in Ada Oklahoma under Elliott Drilling and Servicing Company dated June 11 1952 with partners residing in Ada Oklahoma Wichita Falls Texas and Dallas Texas Notarized July 1955 with signatures of three partners and three notaries public.

Lee Elliott W. J. Edwards Ruben Wolfson Ada Oklahoma Elliott Drilling and Servicing Company

Judicial determination of death and life estate in Ada land

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the county court set a hearing for August 1955 on a petition by Virtie Rea Mays seeking a judicial determination of John Mays death and the termination of his life estate. The suit aims to confirm White Rea Mays as sole owner of Lots 3 4 and East half of Lot 5 Block 16 Ada townsite.

John Mays State OF Oklahoma Virtie Rea Mays Witie Rea Mays Pontotoc County Towit Ada White Rea Mays

Lightning Ridge visitors and social mix at Westmorland

Mrs. Kathryn Choate and daughter Olivia Jan visited Westmorland California with Mrs. Choate's aunt Mrs. Cletus Kelley and family. Choate Olivia Jan and Petey Brantley of Latta attended Sunday School. Rev Dub Robinson and Miss Shir le Pierce of Durant visited Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Cartwell. Loyd McIlroy and Wylie Webster joined dinner with J. H. Stephens and families.

Kathryn Choate Olivia Jan Westmorland Calif Leroy Cartwell Dub Robinson Shirle, Pierce Durant

Hart girl visits friends during Stillwater conference

Miss Shirley Griffith of Hart spent three days this week with Miss Joyce Jones while her mother Mrs. Arno Griffith attended the Farm Home Conference in Stillwater.

Shirley Griffith Hart Joyce Jones Arno Griffith Stillwater

Singing Sunday draws larger crowd than usual

A larger crowd attended Sunday night singing, with singers and all visitors welcomed.

Rain Brings Narrow Relief After Prolonged Drought

The region finally receives rain after an extended dry period prompting gratitude from residents. Weather outlook remains uncertain with lingering dry spells possible while soils begin to recover and crops gain a chance to revive.

Kinsey and Jones Visit Tishomingo College

Herbert Kinsey and Boyce Jones were in Tishomingo Wednesday night visiting and looking over the college. Boyce Jones, son of Mr and Mrs Lee Jones, plans to enter school there in September.

Herbert Kinsey Boyce Jones Tishomingo Boyce Lee Jones

Kimmel Family Weekend Visit Across Oklahoma City

Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Kimmel and children of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Miles Kimmel. Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Loyd McIlroy visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Ted Cox and family of Gaar Corner.

Enoch Kimmel Oklahoma City Mrs Miles Kimmel Loyd McIlroy Ted Cox Gaar Corner

Allen Schools Begin Sept Dates With Bus Routes Same

C G Weaver announces Allen school opening dates with enrollment on Friday Sept 2 and classes starting Monday Sept 5. Buses run same routes and schedule with lunchroom functioning. The setup allows time to move furniture to the new high school building. Coach Raymond Schofield calls all football players to meet at the stadium August 22 at 2 p m. Equipment issued Wednesday and practice begins August 25.

Raymond Schofield

Pears with sour cream topping

If sour cream is available at your market you can top sliced fresh pears with it. A grating of nutmeg adds a warm finishing touch.

Married to Ada Pair Don Ramsey and Virginia Sparkman

Don Ramsey aged 22 and Virginia Sparkman aged 21, both of Ada, announced their marriage plans in the recent notice.

Don Ramsey Ada Virginia Sparkman

Two Choose Branch In Naval Service

James Thomas Hudson and Keith Daniel Noe have returned on two weeks leave from the Naval Training Center at San Diego. Hudson, a Latta high school graduate, selected aviation electronics and will report to Norman for fundamental training. Noe, a Byng high school graduate, chose yeoman training and will return to San Diego for schooling. Vacancies remain for high school graduates to select their field and for the Oklahoma Company leaving August 12 from Oklahoma City. contact the Navy Recruiting Office in the Post Office Building before August 11.

James Thomas Hudson Henry S. Hudson East Central Boulevard Keith Daniel Noe Dan L. Noe Naval Training Center San Diego CPO Charles D. Chambers Navy Recruiting Office Hudson Latta High School Naval Base Norman Noe Yeoman Byng High School Navy Oklahoma Company Oklahoma City

Frances Taylor of Sulphur Ill From Tooth Infection Visit

Mrs Frances Taylor of Sulphur has been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J C Maddox. Frances has been quite ill due to a tooth infection.

Frances Taylor J. C. Maddox Frances

Visiting Families Share Weekend Together

Mrs Bobby Gardner and Mickey of Duncan visited from Friday until Sunday with Mr and Mrs Fletcher Snipes and Wanda. Harrell Gene Pennington spent Sunday afternoon with Jerry Pennington.

Bobby Gardner Mickey of Duncan Fletcher Snipes Wanda Harrell Gene Pennington Jerry Pennington

Attending Services Across City Church of Christ

Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Whitson Mr. Bowerman Mr. Rankin from Galey Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jones Charlotte and Terry of Oklahoma City and Will Buskirk of Center.

Church of Christ Oscar Whitson Bowerman Rankin Galey Jack Jones Charlotte and Terry Oklahoma City Will Buskirk Center

Smiths and families visit Frank James Sunday

Mr and Mrs Jack Jones Terry and Charlotte of Oklahoma City Mrs Lottie McClure and Patsy Mr and Mrs Otho Stephens of Ada Mrs Ethel Varnadore and Ruthie and Dale Jones visited Mr and Mrs Frank James Sunday.

Jack Jones Terry and Charlotte Oklahoma City Lottie McClure Patsy Otho Stephens Ada Ethel Varnadore Ruthie Dale Jones Frank James

Watermelon Feast At Ada Home Attracts Two Families

Those enjoying a watermelon feast in the D N Pennington home Friday night were Mr and Mrs Amos Roberts and family of Ada and Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington.

D. N. Pennington Amos Roberts Ada Mrs Alva Pennington

Ada visit ties families in Friday gathering

Mr and Mrs Frank James and Mrs Ethel Varnadore visited Mr and Mrs Otho Stephens in Ada on Friday, sharing a social call and catching up with old acquaintances in the community.

Frank James Ethel Varnadore Otho Stephens Ada

Pennington family visits Ed Bray home Sunday

Mr and Mrs D N Pennington and Alva Pennington visited the Ed Bray home Sunday afternoon.

D. N. Pennington Alva Pennington Ed Bray

Snipes Family Visits Duncan Friends for Short Stay

Mr and Mrs Corky Snipes and their children from Duncan arrived Monday for a brief visit with Mr and Mrs O F Snipes, staying a few days.

Corky Snipes Duncan O. F. Snipes

Pennington Visitors Reported In Ada Individuals

Visitors in the Alva Pennington home Sunday night included Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue Roy of Ada D N Pennington Harrell Gene and Joe Anderson.

Alva Pennington Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue Roy Ada D. N. Pennington Harrell Gene Joe Anderson

Meltons and Aloha Dale Visit Mangum Friends

Mr and Mrs B D Melton and Aloha Dale of Mangum visited from Sunday to Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Dale Melton and Cheryl Aloha Dale stayed through the week.

B. D. Melton Aloha Dale Mangum Dale Melton Cheryl

Meltons Attend Ada Rodeo Tuesday Night

Mr and Mrs Dale Melton and Chere yl Alpha Dale attended the rodeo in Ada Tuesday night.

Dale Melton Chere Yl Alpha Dale Ada

Also Mentioned on This Page

Co. W. Lewis Et. al H. F. Mathis A. D. English Lee Bergman Et al Carl L. Daniels Dorothy Daniels Harold Winston Harry B. Mortimer J. W. Trefney Sam E. Schmitt Paul Scharsig Jack Rotner George Perlin Stanley Cliney Henry M. McLaughlin C. Bradley Lane Irwin E. Faber Fred Elisius Irving Brandt Arthur S. Cohen Conrad R. Cormany Hobart Fantl Nat Fantl Sam Z. Goldberg H. H. Hoyt Claude M. Johnson A. W. Trice Abe Holloway Pontotoc Clery s/ C C. Bison, Jr James W. Waring, Et al Ray Goodwin Oren Phillips Mozelle G, Coley W. M. Huddleson Lewis M. Watson Jim W. Owens Eeeeee B. B. Dunham Mary E. Daniels Mary . Daniels Plaintiff W. A. Parker Lawrence H. Green Plaintiffs Suzanne Crisman W. C. Crisman C. C. Baton, Or G. H. Buxton J. B. Buxton C. C. Buxton, Jr Garrison H. Buxton Betty L. Buxton Charles Longmire Buxton William Baxter Buxton Busby, Stanfield, Busby and Denton Claud Marcum Delton D. Marcum Gordon G. Marcum Dorothy C. Moats Marvin A. Moats Marcum Hobart G. Orton Wichita, Falls, Texas Reuben Wolfson Dallas, Texas County OF Godfrey State OF Texas Wichita Jack L. Crutchfield Reuben ‘Wolfson Petitioner Lightning Ridge J. H. Stephens Allen Schools C. G. Weaver Naval Service Mrs. Dale Melton Oreu Riant
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