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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1971
Page
3
District Court of Pontotos County Oklahoma initiates proceedings in the estate of Salona Evans Yong deceased. The notice invokes probate actions and required steps for creditors heirs and interested parties within statutory deadlines.
The District Court for Pontotoc County notices a hearing on the final account of Salona Lyons estate executrix Marine Ler. The hearing is set for Wednesday August 25 1971 at 4 PM in Ada Oklahoma to determine heirs and distribution and discharge the executrix. Also includes notice of petitions against Freiburg Ora Amos etc and other heirs to answer by September 16 1971.
A series of notices covers water rights applications by Midcontinent Glass Land Company for 12 acre feet to a private reservoir on Blue River, and multiple district court actions in Pontotoc County. Proceedings include a public hearing on Sept 2 1971, probate matters for W L McDonald and J W Henry estates, and divorce petitions against several defendants with hearings set in Ada Oklahoma.
Mrs Maude Roberts 44 a former Oil Center resident died August 5 at Morehead Funeral Home. John L Hyder 68 a former Ada resident died August 8. Willie Lee Scrivner 74 an Ada resident died August 10 at Smith Funeral Home.
An Ada resident George Henry Odom dies August 10. The Adventist headquarters reports Jose Ramon Sanchez, an Adventist soldier in Spain, was court martialed and sentenced to six years for refusing to break his Sabbath by standing guard in sacred hours.
Obituaries notice two Ada region residents. Robert Darrel Cour Son, age 10, of Coalgate, died August 11 at Leonard Funeral Home. Holliee Bradam Doyle, age 60, former Ada resident, died August 1 at Smith Funeral.
Gordon Filer of Altoona PA, elected Hobo King, argues hoboes are misunderstood as a migrant worker group. He outlines distinctions among hobo, tramp, and bum, notes Hoboes of America Inc. growth to over a million members, and recalls origins of the king title amid a Mulligan stew feast closing the convention in Glen Burnie.
Mrs Johnny Brasfield visited View Hospital with Angie Wright on Friday afternoon. Connie Reed Angie and Louise Robertson Ada Jamie visited Okay Sunday. John Woods visited with Mr and Mrs W G O Ban. Angie Wright visited Sunday afternoon. Clovis Thompson Debbie Ann and Ricky visited Saturday afternoon with John Clifford Sami Teri and Traci. Thompson family visited Sunday afternoon with Edgar Cross and Lee Cross. Carl Rhynes Texas spent Thursday night with Jim Guinn and Alvis Stewart. R T Reeves Atoka and Naomi Ford Ft Worth spent Sunday with Jim Guinn.
A long list of birthdays, church visitors, and family visits centers on Oakman School. Kay Poe of Casper Wyoming and Kay Lynne Haley are among guests, with extended visits by Berryman and Lee families from Norwalk California and Ada Oklahoma, plus numerous local relatives visiting, hosting meals, and attending services throughout the week.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Ellis and children of Holdenville visited Saturday with his parents Mr and Mrs Pat Ellis. Mr and Mrs Hugh Sweat and Patti dined Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Raymond Ellis and children in Holdenville. Mrs Ruby Evans and Mrs Agnes Scroggins of Ada visited recently with Mr and Mrs Pat Ellis.
Eastern Oklahoma rune stones prompt debate over Viking presence in the region. The Oklahoma Science and Arts Foundation hosts an exhibit August 22 to October 17 featuring two stones, a Heavener replica, photos, and translations, plus dual lectures arguing for and against Viking visits.
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