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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1963
Page
6
Legal notice filed in the County Court within and for Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Case details, parties, and deadlines provided as required by court rules. Submissions or claims must be received by the specified date to preserve rights.
In the matter of the estate of Christella Jones an incompetent person under guardianship the hearing is set for August 20 1963 at 10 00 AM in the Pontotoc county courtroom Ada Oklahoma. The court will consider granting authority to guardian I Jake Blevins to execute a mortgage of 2569 82 with a banking institution for stated purposes.
Notice of an execution and order of sale issued August 7 1963 by the Pontotoc County District Court directs the sheriff to levy and sell a described parcel in Ada Oklahoma to satisfy a judgment of 5385.00 plus interest 4 percent and 572.09 attorneys fees and 22.60 costs. Sale set for September 16 1963 at 10:00 a.m. at the courthouse south front door. The document includes only this real estate action. the rest lists local social notes.
Around The County notes 77 people attended a church and Sunday school gathering at Gaar Corner Monday night. Rev. Arthur Smith led services. Visitors included Elmer Ellis and family, Dewade Patton and daughter, Virgie Pierce and grandchildren, and Tom Walls with Ada connections.
The hot spell leaves people uncomfortable as rain is needed. Hay production is down this cutting, and most gardens show reduced yields.
Mr and Mrs Earl Franks and Janice and Mrs Agnes Ruth Ledge joined their mother Mrs Lona Soward for a Sunday dinner.
Mrs Frank Lewis spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Nannie Cox at her home, sharing visits and conversation during a quiet afternoon gathering.
Mr and Mrs Dewayne Cox visited his mother Mrs Nannie Cox in Oklahoma City with their children Denise Danny and Dennis confirming a family gathering at her home.
Leon Holloway and sons of Tampa Florida visited Mrs. Nannie Cox on Tuesday. Mrs. Mabel Nelson and several others including Mrs. Anna Mae Sutton Hazel Newby Ruth Sutton Mr and Mrs M C Cox Helen Machelle Love Marshall Cox III Mrs Ethel Mae Stein and Mrs Frank Lewis were also guests.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Maxwell spent Friday night with Mr and Mrs Bobby Cook and family of Oklahoma City.
Reverend Arthur Smith and his wife visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Maxwell on Wednesday in a social call.
Mrs Floyd Vanlandingham and children from Perryton Texas arrived Friday for a short visit with Mr and Mrs Bert Jones. Mr and Mrs Winford Burnett of Ada Oklahoma visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Maxwell for one night. Mr and Mrs Albert Crow and Eddie Hayes spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Alvin Wells, Mrs Betty Smith and children of Odessa Texas visited Mrs Birtie Lou Frantz in Maryland and Mr and Mrs Sidney Isaac visited Mr and Mrs Bert Jones on Sunday.
The record notes a Saturday night gathering with Mr. and Mrs. Jess Hanes in Blackwell followed by a Sunday visit with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Roddy in Ponca City.
Mrs Parl Gray, Mrs Nova Gray and Mrs Clareta Gray made a business trip to Ada on Monday.
Mr and Mrs Willie Pierce attended the funeral of Ollie Bill Hodges at Oakman on Thursday.
Mrs. Oleta Burk and Mrs. Betty Hayes visit New Iberia Louisiana with their children. A housewarming for Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Thomas is set for Friday night August 16 at 7 30. Friends are invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Botth and Tonya Tucker joined Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robertson and children Tam ra and Stacy for dinner Sunday. Valley Lane of Mo line Kansas visited the Robertsons that afternoon after touring Texas and meeting the Lane grandparents new baby George, raised in Oil Center.
Mrs Bryan Thomas visited Mrs Frank Lewis Monday morning. The Sunday school class and teacher Mrs Alene Tucker hosted a watermelon feast at Wintersmith Park Friday night with many families attending including Joy Tucker Dorotha Cathy Londa Colene Robertson and children Tamra Stacy Fred Gray and children Eddie Haskins Arthur and Thelma Smith Sondra Alene Tucker and girls Paula Tonya Clareta Gray Vickie Junior Willoughby and children Tommy Carol Larry Earl Frank Janice and M C Cox Michele with Machelle.
Mr and Mrs Don Watson of Oklahoma City vacation with Mrs Chris Pedersen in Midland. Congratulations to Kenneth Gibson and spouse on the birth of a baby son with a daughter Shelly Jan. Ethel Kaiser of Ada visited. Sunday visitors included Mike Pedersen Sammie Ada Richard Pedersen Rick Holley Moore and Don Watson. Roy Glasgow’s new home framework progresses rapidly.
Sonja, an 11 year old, had medical trouble and visited her doctor last week. At the clinic they met Mrs Hatchell who hopes to return to teaching English at Vaness High School. Miss Sue Crawley of Ada stayed several days with Fredda Miller.
Residents take advantage of recent rainfall to plow and plant plots across the area. Farmers report better soil moisture as they prepare beds and sow crops.
Vanoss by Mrs. W. T. Gasaway returns Wednesday night from a two week vacation in Arkansas. She left July 27 for Seminole and spent the night with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Smith and others. They attended a Kalachie festival and street dance in Prague. The rain forced the dance indoors. Bohemian dancers and a square dance were featured. Sunday morning she rode a train to Little Rock arriving at 3 30 p.m. Jo was met.
Jo Ransom travels through Arkansas with relatives visiting Mari Ilton Russellville and Searcy. She tours Greers Ferry Dam Dardenelle lake Petit Jean Mountain Rockefeller kin ranch Santa Gertrudis cattle and Porter Rodgers Stables home to Rogers Perfection Tennessee Walking Horse and famed progeny. Jo returns to Seminole after leaving Little Rock at 1:30 PM. Jim Clay visits relatives in Oklahoma City this week.
Mrs. Roy Glawgow and Mrs. Marie Cantrell attended the wedding of Miss Myrlene Kinsey to Jerry Duncan held at East Central Chapel on Wednesday night.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Kinsey now of Las Vegas Nevada visited Mr and Mrs Roy Glasgow on Wednesday. Kinsey was the former superintendent here at Van Oss. Mr and Mrs Harold Parsons of Bearden Oklahoma visited the Glasgows Sunday afternoon.
Rodney Hall Ronnie Hall Richard Melton Robbie Melton Sam Gasaway and Larry Hisan met Monday. Miss Pat Shortes Barbara Bellar of Latta visited with Karen Cantrell and Jim Clay recently.
Mrs Helen Delaney of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Vernon Gasaway and family on Tuesday, sharing time with the household and calling on relatives in the area.
Mr and Mrs Don McNinch of Guymon visited recently with his parents Mr and Mrs Leo Mc Ninch and Gayle during a local family gathering noting a warm reunion and mutual greetings from both sides.
Charles Hisan and Jo Gasa visited Mrs. Tommie Combes Mrs. Mandy McGarr Ada and Mr and Mrs Gary Lattimer in Hobbs New Mexico Friday night. Marcia Clay has been on the sick list.
Jim Clay and Mrs Venna with Ralph Russell of Oklahoma City were mentioned on Sunday. Dale Miller stayed with Jim Clay Tuesday night. Wayne Hisan was in Dallas on business last week. Leo McNinch visited Ver non Gasaway Saturday morning. Mr and Mrs Ronald Kelly of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Lonnie Miller in Alfred and Freda.
Mr Gene Brewington and Cherye of Oklahoma City visited Mrs Florence Brewington and other relatives.
Mr. and Mrs Cecil Abston of Ada spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Lum Abston.
Mr and Mrs Mike Thomas of Oklahoma City spent last week end with her parents Mr and Mrs Herman Miller and James.
Weldon Prince of Oil Center spent Thursday night in the company of James Miller, sharing time in a social gathering during the evening.
Charlie Clay left last Friday morning for a brief visit to California, departing with no stated plans beyond the trip.
Jim Clay visited Mrs. Lorene Buler Tuesday evening in Ada.
Larry Hisaw visited Sammy Gasaway Monday. Mr and Mrs Robert Hisaw and Donna visited in Futztown with Mrs Tommie Combes and Mrs Mandy McGarrip Ada Saturday night.
Tommy Gasaway and Charles Hisan visited Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Smith in Seminole Wednesday night.
Mr and Mrs Roy Glasgow visited Mr and Mrs England Davis and family Saturday night in a cordial social gathering. The event centered on friendly conversation and sharing updates about relatives and local activities.
Mrs. Carol Neff was surprised with a birthday coffee at home on Tuesday. Attendees included Mrs. Wana Walker Shirley Warren Mrs. Lorietta Davis Mrs. Susie Jones and Mrs. Roy Glasgow.
Jo Gasaway visited Mr. and Mrs. England Davis and their family Sunday afternoon.
In Ada, David and Larry were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Glasgow on Sunday. Mrs. Tommie Combes and Mrs. Mandy McGarr visited Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hisaw, with Wayne Charles Larry and Donna. Tommie Combes Rhonda Karen and Larry Hisaw attended the Pauls Valley Rodeo on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Audie Hall and family visited with his parents Mr and Mrs RR Hall at Stone Wall.
Mr and Mrs England Davis with Glenda David and Terry visited Mr and Mrs Roy Glasgow on Saturday night and made a freezer of ice cream.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gasaway visited Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hall in their new Stratford residence during a visit last week.
Mr and Mrs Donald Neighbors and children Dale Oklahoma visited Mr and Mrs George Rivers and Ronnie in California. Larry Rivers recently returned from Long Beach on leave and will be stationed in San Diego in the Navy. Ronnie Rivers visited Larry Hisan and Sammy Gasaway Monday as did Terry Davis.
Mr and Mrs England Davis and Mr and Mrs Roy Glasgow were in Lawton Monday on business.
Mr and Mrs Ed Hall visited Mr and Mrs Boney Cantrell with Karen and Cindy in Stratford Sunday night.
Jim Clay arrived back home Friday following a visit to Oklahoma City. He was away for several days and plans to resume daily routines and local engagements.
Mrs. A R Hall surprised her seven year old daughter Marietta with a Saturday party at Glennwood Park Ada. Attendees included Phil Thompson Janice Thompson Carma Gray Larry Gray Sammy Gasaway Larry Hisan Donna Hisan Ronnie Julie Rodney Hall Timmy Hall and Mrs Hall. Refreshments featured cake ice cream and punch. Boys received cap gun favors girls received combos and mirrors. The group later swam at the Glennwood pool.
Mrs Karen Hallmark visited Burk Burnett Texas over the weekend with Walker Koller brother of coach and together they typically bring their basketball teams to play during the season.
Miss Lynda Godfrey visits Moore as guest of Mrs. John Collier and daughters Rena and Debbie. Rena plays for Byng. Debbie to start freshman year, and Rev. Robert Eason conducts revival services with youth work by Larry Masters. A cottage prayer series leads to a church revival with music planned by Rev. Eason and Mr. Masters.
Paul Milligan and an Ada Boys Club group competed in Fort Smith Arkansas on Saturday morning. The club finished second overall but their 11 12 year old medley relay team won first place. Milligan placed second in backstroke. After the meet the group toured two museums and other sites in historic Fort Smith before returning to Ada at 6 00 p m.
Mr and Mrs John Balthrop and sons Wiley David and Barry returned Monday from a visit in Albuquerque New Mexico They were guests in the home of her brother Mr and Mrs Earl Parker.
Steve Godfrey 16 year old son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Godfrey was chosen for the Oklahoma Kansas All Star Tournament to be held August 17 and 18 in Altus Scouts from major leagues attended the American Legion Baseball Tournament and picked standout players from seven losing teams Steve reports to Hotel Shaffer Altus on August 16 with expenses covered by the Altus American Legion Post his father plans to accompany him to Altus
Ada visitors: Mrs. O E Jamar spent several days in Ada this week visiting with friends and Byng School staff. She formerly taught English at Byng before joining Wayland College in 1959 and has since published magazine articles and stories. She attended writing workshops at the University of Colorado in Boulder.
Mrs. J. E. Teague remains a patient at Valley View Hospital but is reportedly feeling much better. Her physician allowed a short outing Monday to attend a meeting of area basketball coaches, with orders to return to bed for continued rest and therapy over the next several days. She suffers from arthritis and a general run down condition.
Byng residents describe long running water scarcity with dry years lowering the underground supply. Deep wells provide little assurance of quality or quantity. A local school faced costs for a deep well that yields water tasting like medicine. Community members favor water from Ada for reliable supply.
Douglas Farmer returns from North Bay Ontario to enroll at Byng. He stayed with his sister’s family over the summer and grew homesick as Canada’s Latin and French requirements plus an eight subject load at the high school sophomore level influenced his choice. The Canadian school system lasts thirteen years through first year college.
A letter expresses gratitude to Mrs Bessie Chandler for renewing the WEEK LY subscription. The writer touts the weekly as indispensable and cites the addition of Byng's column as enhancing its quality.
Mrs Frances Sherrell of the Byng Home Demonstration Club served as a delegate at the state meeting in Stillwater last week. She reports a good session and says she learned a lot.
The Byng community often feels like the country despite paved streets and hopes for city water. A recent reminder about rural roots highlights how residents still live with country town characteristics.
The Easons have moved into the Fulkerson house on the back road a mile south of Byng School. They describe the wooded riverside property near Little Sandy Creek as cooler and quiet, seek a snake-killing dog, and note neighbors are distant.
Visiting this week are Scott and Chris Gentry the grandsons of Mr and Mrs Bill Gentry from Tulsa.
Janet Meeks and Codie Esther Myers conclude a western U S trip visiting Las Vegas and Salt Lake City and other sites. Meeks, a Byng and East Central graduate, teaches in Albuquerque New Mexico but spends remaining vacation weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Clyde Meeks.
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