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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1968
Page
6
Legal notices published in the Pontotoc County Oklahoma district court outline actions, parties, and deadlines. The notices cover filings, warrants, and court dates as required by law, and are intended for interested parties to respond or appear as directed.
Legal notices announce lawsuits in Pontotoc County Oklahoma involving multiple plaintiffs led by K C Bates and Oklahoma Basic Economy Corporation against defendants including John H Fagan and Homer Luttrell. The actions seek lease cancellations quiet title and property sales with details on tract descriptions and sale procedures.
In the Matter of the Estate of Mildred Collins No. 7372 Deceased Maurine Collins seeks final administration and petition for determination of heirs and final discharge of representative. A show cause date is set to explain why the account should not be approved and the estate discharged. Dated August 6, 1968.
Raymond L. Gay as Administrator of the estate ofCaster A. Gay presents a Return of sale for real estate described as part of the NE quarter of Section 35 Township 4 North Range 6 East. The property sold for 7500 dollars. A public sale was set for Monday August 26 1968 at 10:00 AM in the county room of Adam City.
Mr and Mrs A C Stone traveled to Ada for a business engagement on Monday. Harland Stendcipher of Springfield Missouri recently called his parents and had been to Arkansas on a trip.
Mrs Frank Newberry Sr and Sonya visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Addie Crabtree and Mrs Birtie Harris in Harden City.
Mrs. Claude McDaniel and family plus Butch Howell of Fairview stay with A A Howell family in Scottsbluff for a week. Loyd McCormick and Daisy also visit, with Kay Debbie Howell visiting uncle Arnold Howell in Lindsay. A A Howell visits Sherman Texas to see aunt Mrs W M Neal who had surgery.
Mrs. Lonnie Glover and her sister Mrs. Bill Buzbee and others returned home Sunday from California by train. They visited Colleen Berry and family, and toured Knotts Berry Farm and Disneyland in Anaheim.
Mr and Mrs Claude Harkins visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jim Ables in Olney.
Mrs Elaine Gould and Brad joined Mr and Mrs Jacob Smith on Friday night. Mrs Evelyn Jennings visited Friday afternoon. Phyllis Wilson of Lula had dinner Saturday with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Jacob Smith.
Ronnie Midkiff, formerly a patient at Veterans Hospital in Oklahoma City, was discharged and returned home Thursday.
Visitors over the weekend included Mr. and Mrs. David Martin, Sherry and Kenny from Tecumseh, Mrs. Birdie Turner of Coalgate, Mrs. Lillian Cole and Mary, Mrs. Ella Dunn, and Mrs. Norma Morrison and atti.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Stonecipher visited Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs A C Stonecipher. Mrs A C Stonecipher is on the sick list.
Mrs Pauline Jackson and Tommy visited Paul and Annie West in Gatesville Texas over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Paul Ellis joined them for the family gathering and time together at the West home.
Chiree and Chirell Litten of Ada visited Mrs. Jack ie Litten and Lynette Litten. Lynette left Tuesday by bus for Roy New Mexico to visit her brother J B Litten and friends.
Residents plan for the upcoming school week with Thursday deadlines to finish preparations and ensure students are ready for classes.
Mr and Mrs Charles Preston and children of Perryton Texas visited with Mr and Mrs H G Guffey Jr and children. Cathy Guffey visited Donetta Johnston recently. Jack Guffey and family visited Cora McLiean in Cottonwood on Sunday. The Stonecipher and Johnston families spent a weekend with Jackey Jr Cathy and Jackie.
Mr and Mrs Jim Guinn returned home Friday after visiting their son Clarence Guinn and family in Drumright. Mrs Guinn stayed Tuesday to Thursday with granddaughter and family David Salmon and wife in Sapulpa.
Mrs Eva Foreman shared a Sunday dinner with Mr Walter McWethy and Mrs McWethy at their home in a cordial social visit.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Campbell of Bartlesville visited Saturday morning with Robins maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston of Lula. They came after their daughter Robin who had spent a week with her grandparents.
Mr and Mrs Lee Roy Bates of Fort Worth Texas spent Saturday night with his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Bates.
Mrs. Janie Kelly of San Antonio visited with Mr and Mrs Russell Ray and their daughters Phyllis and Anna Bell. Marion Ray and family including Sam and Kathy and Mrs Goldie Nelson of Ardmore spent Sunday with the Rays and their girls.
Mrs Dewey Snow and Ron ald Walkup attended graduation exercises Wednesday at East Central for Mrs Shirley Ann Walkup.
Mr. and Mrs. Russel Ray and Phyllis and Mrs. Janie Kelly of San Antonio Texas attended graduation exercises at East Central for Anna Bell Ray.
Mrs. Marvella Loyd attended graduation exercises at East Central Wednesday for Mrs. Shirley Brashears. Beckey and Paul Keith Brashears of Prague are visiting grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Brashears and aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Sug Loyd. Jackie Loyd visited Sunday with Phyllis Williams in Lula.
Mr and Mrs W B Hokett visited Thursday with her sister and family Mr and Mrs Walter Elkins of Centrahoma. Elkins hosted supper Saturday night for Hokett and guests. Kenneth Murphy Ginger Stonewall and Glen Smith Francis joined Hokett family for Sunday dinner.
A lightning strike hit the Ben Johnston residence Saturday night causing damage to the property and prompting emergency responders to respond to the scene. No injuries were reported.
Mrs JoDean Brown of Seminole recently visited with Mr and Mrs Chester Harkins, sharing a social call and friendly conversation.
Mrs Charlie Williams Phil lis and Rita and Mrs Burtis Williams Stephen and David visited recently in the Texarkana area. They visited Mr and Mrs Chester Treas and Mark Mr and Mrs Jim my Fredrick and Mr and Mrs Don Schutte Kevin and Keith Hooks Tex.
Mrs J D Reed was honored Thursday with a birthday supper at the home of Mrs Lydia Reed and Mrs Flora Reed. Attending were J D Reed Angie and Jamie and the honoree Mrs J D Reed. She received a new watch.
Mr and Mrs I N Brooks Velma visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks in Lula She spent Saturday night with his brother and wife Mr and Mrs David Brooks also in Lula They attended church Sunday at Rocky Point Missionary Baptist Church in Lula Mr and Mrs Donald my Linda Diane and Dwathe pa had dinner Sunday with his Parents Mr and Mrs Brooks in Lula
Mr and Mrs Bill Saint Dana and Billy Claude Stonewall visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Loyd Wayne Goss and Rhonda Ada also with Ernest Goss. Miss Mable Saint Macon Mo was visiting her sister Mrs Ernest Goss.
Steve Murphy and Susan visited Stonewall Sunday with grandparents Mr and Mrs Lavanda Cooper Lula and Monday with Mrs W B Hokett. They made a business trip to Ada and Stratford Tuesday.
Attendance at the Church of God Sunday reached 42. The pastor is from Wetumka and the Reverend Up ton led the service.
Mr and Mrs J D Reed Angie and Jamie and Mrs Eva Foreman visited Monday with Mrs Lydia Reed and Flora in Boiling Springs. They had supper with them.
Mr and Mrs Harley Johnson and their daughter Wanda Skaggs of Oklahoma City visit at the Lake Eufaula area from ue until Thursday. Donnie Johnson of Stonewall joins midweek but falls ill and must go home. The group includes Loyd Wayne Goss Rhonda Ada Arville Jennings Keith Donnie Johnson Denease and J R Linker Chery and Robin plus Mrs Harley Johnson.
Ada and Broken Arrow residents trade weekend and midweek visits with relatives. The mix includes Eula and Daisy Jennings, Stevie and Rocky Morgan with grandparents E. E. Morgan, Nona Morgan, and James Smiths visit Ada, Hinton, and Quinland. births announced for Barnes and George families. funerals, church activities, and travel to Falls Creek noted among area residents.
Jolene Massey Marilyn Massey and Jamie Massey crafted ice cream together. Christi Cannon spent Sunday night with Jana Palmer in a social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Don Weller took their son Darell to the P Clinic Norman on Thursday. The Weller family later spent the weekend with Darla Donna and Darell visiting Jesse in the store for her father De born Weller.
Mr and Mrs Bill Lowden and Christi visited recently with their son and family Mr and Mrs W D Lowden Jr Ardmore.
Mr and Mrs Harry Ka Marty spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs M McCurdy in Enid with Cindy David and Jaeden present.
Mr and Mrs Butch Smith relocated to Tupelo. Butch serves as principal at Bromide, strengthening ties between the school and community as他 transitions to a new locale.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Logan and Mike of Belleville Kansas visited me with Ray Turpin of Stonewall and Mr. and Mrs. O C Lee of Clarita and Mrs M L.
Vera Rambo and Sherry of Stratford visited Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Alfred Prichard. They had supper with the Prichards. Mr and Mrs Vernon Harrison of Texas visited Saturday with ard and Mrs Addie Prichard.
Mrs Jewell Davis and Mrs Cunningham visited Saturday in Allen with Mrs Jewel Woodel and Mrs Mary.
Mr and Mrs Glen Wither spoon visit Texas and Mr and Mrs Blake Meek and children in Choc taw along with Mr and Mrs Ray Killian in Stonewall to see their friend Ben and Mrs S G ane.
Mrs Mary Bullard Brenda Carol and Joyce visited Tuesday with Mrs Cloketa Bottoms.
Gayla Sprouse spent the week with Mr and Mrs Ralph Sprouse in Checotah. Mr and Mrs Alex Sprouse visited Friday night with their son and family Mr and Mrs John Sprouse. They spent Saturday night in Checotah with the Sprouse family and brought Feyly.
Mr and Mrs Bill Hoover along with Vicky and Tammy Hoover from Fresno California arrived in Stonewall this week to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Dan Hoover.
Mrs F L Gibson left Oklahoma City by plane for Petaluma California where she will spend a week with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Don Durbin and their family.
Mrs. Jerry Scott recently visited Paris Texas for a week with her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Mike Krebbs and Jeffrey. They stayed a night with her sister and husband Mr and Mrs Lloyd Burns in Sulphur Springs Texas.
A family spent the weekend at the Free Will youth camp meeting. The event centered on faith gatherings and community fellowship with youth activities and shared meals.
Mrs John McKay spent a recent time in Red River visiting friends and taking a short rest.
Mr and Mrs Bruce Scott and family spent the first of the week in Oklahoma City visiting her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Charley Riley.
Mr and Mrs Bill Parrott and family of Maysville visited Mr and Mrs Guy Busbee over the weekend. They attended church at the First Baptist Church Sunday night.
The Rev. Glen Jones of Ada preached the sermon at the Nazarene Church Sunday night, delivering a message to the congregation.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Godfrey of Byng visited the Rev. and Mrs. Lilley on Tuesday. Mrs. Bertie Evans called on Friday and left with her daughter Mrs. Audrey Treas on Saturday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hillus and Mrs. Dora Carter of Shawnee visited their sister Mrs. Maggie Sawyers over the weekend. Other visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Bud Wheat of Pauls Valley and Edna Cooper of Lula.
Coy Byrd of Frisco visited the Rev. and Mrs. Steve Lilley recently, sharing greetings and news in the community gathering.
Mr and Mrs Billy Mensay of Houston Texas are visiting his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs A W Mensay. The short note records a familial trip to see relatives.
Mr and Mrs Bencie Lillard and their sons are spending this week in Colorado on vacation.
Mrs Zemna Boddy departed by bus Saturday morning to visit her granddaughter and family Mr and Mrs Arnold Sherman and children in Cushing.
Belle Wilburn resided at Frances Nursing Home during the week along with Mrs. Flora Anne, Mrs. Jose Northam, Mrs. Vivian Northam, Oil Center, Mrs. Pearl Shanks and Mr. and Mrs. F O Jones in Union.
Mrs. Shirley Green underwent a tonsillectomy Monday. Relatives Mrs. Mary Summers and Le Roy of Hickory, Mrs. Joe Swart with Rita and David of Roff, and Mrs. Addie Stringer of Oklahoma City visited Mrs. Sidney Green, Shirley, and Phyllis Monday.
Edd and Celia Henson visited Mr and Mrs Kit Thomas and Kit and Paul Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Kit Thomas visited Mr and Mrs Louis de in Seminole Sunday.
Mrs. Bobby Millican visited Mrs. Lula Knighten in Red Oak on Tuesday, sharing a social call in the local neighborhood.
Mrs Isabel Weems and Pat visited patients Mrs Daisy Bridwell and Mrs Bertie Knochs at Jan Frances Nursing Home to offer support and companionship.
Mrs Floyd Lee has returned home from a major surgery performed at the bone and joint hospital in Oklahoma City. She is expected to continue recovery at home with follow up care and physical therapy.
Sam McCracken was released from Valley View Hospital Wednesday. Mrs. Calvin Grace visited Mrs. Austell and Mr. and Mrs. Sam McCracken.
Andy Davidson Becky Love lace and Mrs Charles McCas key visited Andy's relatives in Little Rock Arkansas and Mr and Mrs Danny Joe Lovelace Memphis Tennessee recently Mrs McCaskey remained for an extended visit with her parents in Memphis The Rev Charles McCaskey is with the 45th division at Fort Chaffee Arkansas During his absence the Rev Charles Murphy a student minister is filling the pulpit at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. T. H. George of Fitzhugh is hospitalized at Valley View Hospital. She is identified as the mother of Dub George who resides in Latta.
A. B. Laughlin of McAlester travels to visit his brother Omer Laughlin this week, highlighting family ties and regional travel.
Mr and Mrs Bob Crockett and Ben and Bob moved to Tulsa this week Mrs Crockett will teach in the Tulsa school system.
Katie Scottile and Connie are spending a few days with Mr and Mrs Cal Acord in Oklahoma City.
Mr and Mrs B F Lancaster along with Jimmy Jamie and Londa McLaughlin traveled to Oklahoma City on Friday night.
Jimmy and Jamie visited Mr and Mrs Bob Kessler Tuesday night. Ter attended his aunt Flora Mosley's funeral in McAlester on Wednesday. Freda Lancaster from Rhode Island visited Mrs B F Lancaster on Monday. Also visiting were C K Lancaster Neda Sue Benny Lancaster Lois Jean and Darmon Tipton Fitzhugh. Phillip Podexter and Shannon visited Mr and Mrs B F Lancaster Sunday. Londa McLaughlin and B F Lancaster took Londa's grandmother Lizzie Manning home in Caddo Sunday afternoon. Mike and Jay Don Johnson spent Wednesday morning with Mrs B F Lancaster.
The children of Mr and Mrs Bert Cupps hosted an ice cream supper to celebrate their 48th wedding anniversary on Tuesday night. Attending were Mr and Mrs Marvin Lee Doug and Jerry Mr and Mrs Howard Wilburn Mr and Mrs Lee Armbrister Loyd and David Mr and Mrs Herman Cupps and children Fred Cupps Marlene Watson and Lorene Owens.
Mr and Mrs Don House and Lege Sange Calif visited along with Mrs P H Allenre tt.
Connie Clayton Moore spends a week with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Bill.
Connie Barber spent Tuesday night with Katy Allen, an event noted in social pages highlighting their association and appearance together.
Mr and Mrs Bill Smith Jr and Cindy of Tulsa visited his parents in Ada county. The Smiths recently purchased the Gas Pallas place northwest of Ada and moved from Oklahoma City. Mr Smith works for Kilpatrick Bros. and the family is welcomed to the community.
Ada police found Frankie Ford shot once in the head in her home at 1200 Brick Plant Road. The DA said a visitor with an appointment could not enter the shop and the medical examiner estimated death occurred at least eight hours earlier. The gun was a .22 caliber and remained in her hand.
In East London South Africa E Timmins hooked a large kob and battled it for an hour and a half. A shark leaped and seized the kob near its gills. Timmins showed a 35 pound head as proof. Experts estimated the fish weighed at least 100 pounds and could have been heavier.
Brill explains the paper is designed to correct the habit of rereading phrases and words and to stop reading word for word.
OCR fragment notes the earth’s equatorial distance 7 926 68 miles. No further context or official source provided.
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