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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1955

Page

9

Partnership in Ada Oil Firm Elliott Drilling and Servicing Co

Know all men by these presents that Lee Elliott W J Edwards and Ruben Wolfson form a general partnership named Elliott Drilling and Servicing Company in Ada Oklahoma for drilling and servicing oil wells. Partnership dates from June 11 1952 with partners residing in Ada Oklahoma Wichita Falls Texas and Dallas Texas respectively. Dated July 6 1955 and notarized with witnesses seal.

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

Marcum Drilling Company Partners Formed in Ada Oklahoma

Notice records the partnership of Claud Marcum Delton Marcum Gordon Marcum and Dorothy Moats as owners of Marcum Drilling Company a general oil and gas production firm based in Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma dated March 1 1955 with partners residing in Ada Snyder Texas and Colorado City Texas.

Claud Marcum Delton D. Marcum Gordon G. Marcum Dorothy C. Moats Marvin A. Moats Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma Marcum Drilling Company State OF Pontotoc Delto D. Marcum

Real Estate Auction Notice in Cleveland and Pontotoc Counties

Guardian Benton Browning will sell at public auction on August 29 1955 at 10:00 a m at the east front door of the courthouse in Norman Oklahoma the undivided 5/24 interest of Marjorie Peterson in two tracts described in Section 27 Township 4 North Range 6 East and in Section 11 Township 3 North Range 6 East Pontotoc and Cleveland Counties Oklahoma. The sale is subject to court confirmation and payment is cash with Reserved minerals in Marjorie Peterson.

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

Notice by Publication Pontotoc County Oklahoma suit

Legal notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma case number 21195 where 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 and validate a tax deed. Respond by September 15 1955 or risk default judgment. Court Clerk H F Mathis. Attorneys Busby Stanfield Busby Denton.

State OF Oklahoma R. M. Suddath Pauline Glasco Suddath Lula Jeff George Jeff John Parker C. W. Lewis District Court Pontotoc County Range 4 W. Hunt Pototoc County Nee Suddath

Sheriff Sale in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Notice of sale of land in Pontotoc County Oklahoma issued by Sheriff Ray Goodwin to be held September 6, 1955 at 10:00 AM at the Ada County Courthouse for lands described as NE ¼ of NE ¼ and E half of SE ¼ of NE ¼ in Section, Township 2 North Range East nonmineral rights, min 2/3 appraised value 3000 dollars. WITNESS Ray Goodwin and Oren Phillips undersheriff Claude V. Thompson.

State of Oklahoma Lee Bergman 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 Lang Irwin E. Faber Fred Elisius Irving Brandt Arthur S. Cohen Conrad R. Cormany Hobart Fantl Nat Fantl Sam Z. Goldberg Claude M. Johnson District Court Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma Pontotoc Towit C. C. Buxton, Jr G. H. Buxton J. B. Buxton Pen— County Garrison H. Buxton Betty L. Buxton Charles Longmire Buxton William Baxter Buxton Ada Ray Goodwin Oren Phillips Claude V. Thompson

Approval of Conveyance Deed by Restricted Indian Heir

In Pontotoc County a legal notice announces approval of a conveyance deed by a restricted Indian heir of Clara Gipson nee Al Len, deceased full blood Chickasaw, Roll No. 1032, detailing the official action and record references.

Clara Gipson Nee Allen Wilson J. Brown

Conveyance of Indian Heir Lands in Pontotoc County OKla

A petition filed in Ada County Court seeks court approval of a deed by Wilson J. Brown, heir of Clara Gipson, for the Southeast Quarter of Section 35 Township 1 North Range 5 East in Pontotoc County. The court set a hearing for September 14, 1955, at 10:00 A.M. for interested parties to contest. If approved the deed would go to the highest cash bidder with costs and attorney fees borne by the purchaser.

Philip A. Norris Ada Klahoma

C and L Drilling Partners in suit with Consolidated Petroleum

No 21206 C and L Drilling and Service Co a partnership of R W Ford J C Shortes and J M Ford sue Alfred Morrison doing business as Consolidated Petroleum Industries along with Alam o National Bank Building San Antonio Texas and others as defendants in a civil action filed in the court.

Alfred Morrison Consolidated Petroleum Industries Alamo National Bank San Antonio 5 Texas

Oklahoma Sues Alfred Morrison for Drilling Co Note

The state serves Alfred Morrison d b a Consolidated Petroleum Industries at San Antonio Texas in a $3,590.29 suit filed by C L Drilling & Service Co a partnership of R W Ford J C Shortes and J M Ford. The action seeks four claims plus interest attorney fees costs and foreclosure of liens on leasehold property and improvements tied to the operation.

State OF Oklahoma Alfred Morrison Consolidated Petroleum Industries Alamo National Bank San Antonio Texas C & L Drilling & Service Co R. W. Ford J. C. Shortes J. M. Ford

Quieting Mortgage Cloud In Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Letitia Morris sues T M Myers and unknown heirs to cancel a paid mortgage on the SE quarter of the SE quarter of section 20 township 4n range 5e Pontotoc County Oklahoma. The court suit asks to remove the cloud on title and quiet plaintiff's title with a 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

Kilimanjaro Glaciers Persist on Equatorial Slopes

Kilimanjaro, a 19,321 foot peak near the Equator in Africa, retains glaciers on its slopes despite rising temperatures. Researchers note ice fields remain large enough to observe seasonal changes and potential melt patterns.

Kilimanjaro Equator Africa

Revival planned by Center church with visiting evangelist

Center community church reports small Sunday School turnout of 14 and 38 at the Baptist Mission. Pastor Frank Roberts of Ada preached both services as Bro. Grover Keeling delivered the morning and evening messages. Revival begins next Sunday with Roberts preaching Sunday and Sunday night and the evangelist leading Monday night. The evangelist is union Valley Church's pastor. Doors open at 8 each evening and a list of attendees and donors is included.

The Baptist Mission Frank Roberts Ada Bro. Roberts Union Valley Church

Moriss Women Travel to Prepare House for Ill Sister-in-Law

Mrs Lillian Morris Mrs Helen Morris and Mrs Jewel Kemmit travel to Sulphur to prepare a house for M Helen s sister in law who is very ill in Valley View Hospital. Mrs Lillian Morris will stay to care for Mrs Codad.

Lillian Morris Helen Morris Jewel Kemmit M Helen Valley View Hospital Codad

Locke Family Visits Durant Relatives Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Locke and children Jimmy and Mary Kay of Durant visited Mrs. Locke’s brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Evert Escue, in Durant on Sunday.

Joe Locke Jimmy and Mary Kay of Durant Mrs. Evert Escue

Loyd Couple Purchases Shurman Estes Place

Mr and Mrs C M Loyd and family of Ada purchased the Shurman Estes place, joining the community as new owners of the local property.

C. M. Loyd Ada Shurman Estes Place

Hearing set on final account in Fisher estate

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the estate of Junior P Fisher also known as Gene Paul Fisher deceased is heard for final account and heirs determination with petition for distribution and discharge Administratrix Eva Fisher to appear September 12 1955 at 10:00 am in the County Court Ada Oklahoma to show cause why the account should be settled allowed heirs determined and discharge granted Attorneys Blevins and Raburn date August 16 1955 8-18-21W

District Court Pontotoc County Oklahoma 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 Steedman Eva Fisher Junior P. Fisher Gene Paul Fisher

Ada family shares Sunday dinner with Rae Garrett clan

Mrs Rae Garrett hosted her son Buddy Garrett his wife and daughter Joleta of Ada for Sunday dinner. In the afternoon they visited Miss Mayme Peck of Ada and Mrs Minnie Rhye who has been very ill but is now somewhat better.

Rae Garrett Buddy Garrett Joleta Ada Mayme Peck Minnie Rhye

Keelings Visit Deatheridge Family on Sunday

Bro. Grover Keeling and his wife visited her sister Mrs. George Deatheridge along with Mr. Deatheridge and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Henson on Sunday.

Grover Keeling Sunday George Deatheridge Mr. Deatheridge Fred Henson

Lane Visit to Oklahoma City Parents Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lane of Oklahoma City visited her parents Mr and Mrs Oren Gray over the weekend.

Lawrence Lane Oklahoma City Oren Gray

Mrs Hansard and Mrs Garrett Visit Saturday Afternoon

Mrs Kittie Hansard visited with Mrs Rae Garrett Saturday afternoon for a social call.

Kittie Hansard Rae Garrett

Judicial determination of death for A R Hadley joint tenant

Ada M Hadley petitions Pontotoc County Oklahoma to judicially determine the death of A R Hadley and terminate the joint tenancy with Ada Hadley for the North 43 feet of the South 86 feet of West Half of Lot 17 Southside Addition Ada Oklahoma. Hearing set August 29 1955 at 10 A M in Ada Oklahoma County Courtroom.

A. R. Hadley Southside Ada Oklahoma

Suit to block Stella Norman integration faces hearing

A three member Stella School Board voted to integrate classrooms at the Stella Negro school. Residents Bob Hole and Willis Wright filed a district court suit to stop the action. The suit could delay the fall term and a hearing was set for August 26 before District Judge Tom B. Pace.

Stella Norman Okla Stella Community Here Stella School Bob Hole Willis Wright Tom B. Pace

Greater returns for amount in vested Ada News Want Ads

An Ada News want ad column highlights better value for ad spend with increased returns on investments in long term or vested placements. Readers are urged to compare rates and choose bundled options for higher visibility.

Ada News

Dumas Family Visit Noted with New Truck Sightings

Mr and Mrs Murel Jackson and daughters from Dumas Texas visit Mrs Barnes and family in town. Bob Barnes drives a new truck while Howard Wood Jr plans to attend college at Okmulgee.

Murel Jackson Dumas, Tex Arthur Barnes Bob Barnes Francis Judy Howard Wood Jr Okmulgee

Wallace Family Visit to Cordell Abbreviated

Mr and Mrs D P Wallace and daughter Betty visited his brother and family Mr and Mrs C L Wallace at Cordell from Sunday until Wednesday.

D. P. Wallace Betty Mrs. C. L. Wallace Cordell

Laurances Move to Blair Ranch. Hank Employed There

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Laurance and their son Hank have moved to Blair Ranch. Hank is employed there and Mr. Laurance works for the highway department.

Frank Laurance Hank Blair Ranch Laurance Highway Department

Family Visit From Oklahoma City News

Mr and Mrs Roe Lewis and daughter Debbie visit her brother Leon Henry and wife and Joe and a sister and family Mr and Mrs Robert Bennett and children while accompanied by Mrs Lewis father J O McCloud of Oklahoma City.

Roe Lewis Debbie Lewis J. O. McCloud Oklahoma City Leon Henry Joe Robert Bennett

Morris couple expands with red brick ranch home

Mr and Mrs Garvin Morris buy J L Laughlin's property and plan a large red brick ranch. He is Cecil Morris's brother. The couple stocks the ranch with black Angus, fences it with electric wire, and keeps busy with labor.

Garvin Morris J. L. Laughlin Cecil Morris

Birthday Party Honors Karen Penrod on Second Birthday

Mrs. Mary Penrod hosted a birthday party for her daughter Karen on Monday evening for her second birthday. Karen and her mother live with Karen’s grandparents Mr and Mrs Manley Maddox until her father returns from service.

Mary Penrod Karen Manley Maddox

Mrs. Sarah Peck Known as Grannie Peck Laid To Rest

Funeral services were held in Ada Monday afternoon for Mrs. Sarah Peck, longtime Center resident and friend to many. She and her husband arrived in Center during Indian Territory days, later moving to Ada after years of ill health. her husband Mr. Peck passed away in 1913.

Center Community Ada Sarah Peck Grannie Peck Center Indian Territory Peck

Groves Celebrate Ricky Don Groves Sixth Birthday Party

On August 11 Mr and Mrs Lee Roy Groves hosted a birthday party for their son Ricky Don to mark his sixth birthday. Family and friends enjoyed games television and photography while refreshments were served.

Lee Roy Groves Ricky Don Roger Price Marie Wood Roger Linda

Sondra Garrett Visits Family in Shawnee After Noon

Sondra Garrett and her grandfather Hansel Burk of Oil Center traveled to Shawnee Saturday afternoon to visit his sisters Mrs. Kirk Duncan and Mrs. Roy Curtis. Sondra enjoyed playing with Diane and Burky Curtis.

Sondra Garrett Hansel Burk Oil Center Shawnee Kirk Duncan Roy Curtis Sondra Diane Burky Curtis

Visitants at Oi Center Weekend Gathering

Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett hosted visitors Sunday morning in Oi Center including her father Hansel Burk, Elsie Willoughby and Thelma Ruth Tucker.

Mrs. Pug Garrett Hansel Burk Elsie Willoughby Thelma Ruth Tucker Oi! Center

Guthrie Families Visit Ailing Hansard Parents Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Syrider and family from Guthrie visited Mrs. Hansard and her husband George Hansard Sr. Sunday. Mr. Hansard has been in poor health for some time.

Clifford Syrider Buddy Syrider Guthrie George Hansard Sr Hansard

Community remodeling trend noted in local home projects

Mr. and Mrs. Leon Henry are painting and redecorating their home. Many in the community are repairing and remodeling homes as well.

Leon Henry

Mr and Mrs L C Riddle Plan To Buy A TV

Mr. and Mrs. L C Riddle are planning to purchase a television soon according to a local social notice. The couple, likely residents of the area, indicate upcoming home entertainment upgrades.

Mrs. L. C. Riddle

Garretts Visit Relatives as Owens Welcomes Daughter

Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Garrett visited sister Mrs. Clara Fike and daughters. Mrs. Nadene Owens announced the arrival of a baby girl.

N. C. Garrett Clara Fike Nadene Owens

Mrs Bessie Roberts Leaves for California

Mrs. Bessie Roberts departed last week for California to visit relatives including a sister in Modesto and her son and his family living there.

Bessie Roberts California Modesto

Clyde Wofford Jr. dies at 25 days old

Clyde Wofford Jr., 25 day old son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Wofford Lula, died at home Wednesday at 6 am. Graveside services set for Thursday at 2 30 pm at Allen Cemetery, Smith Funeral Home. Survived by parents and brother Jackie Lee. paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Wofford of Allen and Mr and Mrs Buck Sweat of Lula.

Clyde Wofford Clyde Wofford Jr Lula Allen Cemetery Smith Funeral Home Jackie Lee Fred Wofford Allen Buck Sweat

Mrs Mollie M Perry 84 Dies In New Jersey Home

Mrs Mollie M Perry aged 84 dies at her daughter F Winn home in West Long Branch New Jersey on Tuesday morning Funeral service Friday at 2 pm at First Baptist Church led by Rev C C Goin burial at Ol McGee cemetery Criswell Funeral Home Bearers include Boyd Perry Wendell Winn Ed Halverson Wendell Thomas Carmen Hargis and Ray Cotton Surviving are daughter Miss Winnson son Charles B Perry sister Mrs Minnie Strider Bran don Florida three grandchildren and a great granddaughter

Mollie M. Perry W. F. Winn West Long Branch N. J First Baptist Church C. C. Goin Ol McGee

Oklahoma City market summary cattle hogs and sheep report

Market receipts include 1 500 cattle 300 calves with feed and slaughter classes active. Cows steady and bulls steady to higher. hogs 25 higher. lambs 50 lower with good and choice lots 17.00 19.00. Feeder activity slow with small lots mixed bidding.

Oklahoma City USDA

Wall Street Limited Progress In Mixed Afternoon Trade

In New York the stock market showed limited progress in the early afternoon with prices rising 1 to 2 points in several divisions. Losses were usually fractional as trading hovered above yesterday's 1,570,000 shares in a mixed market with railroads steels aircrafts advancing, while motors copper and utilities showed mixed to lower tones.

New York

Weather watch on distant tropical wave near Caribbean

Miami weather observers monitor a 1,500 mile east area for a potential tropical development. The easterly wave sits about 2,500 miles east-southeast of Miami and shows no current signs of turning into a tropical cyclone.

Miami Fla San Juan P.R

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Wichita, Falls, Texas Reuben Wolfson Dallas, Texas Euben Wolfson Ana Godfrey Hobart G. Orton Wichita Jack L. Crutchfield Lane” Commission State OF Texas Reubes Wolfson Suzanne Crisman W. C. Crisman Lawrence H. Green Plaintiff Abe Holloway C. A. Parker Jim W. Owens B. B Dunham, Et al Defendants B. B. Dunham Lenora Dunham W. H. Patterson C. M. Seren Charlott Seren Mary E. Daniels W. B. Osborn Section 26 Section 27 Township 5 Range 6 Mary Daniels Mozelle G. Coley T. L. Coley Oklahoma Tax Commission State of Oklahoma Excel Long Peat Tax Commission Mucelle G. Coley Holloway W. M. Huddlesoneek Lewis M. Watson A. D. English Et al A. W. Trice Et. al H. F. Mathis Busby, Stanfield, Busby and Denton C. Hisaw Jr James W. Waring, Et al Raymond Kiase Harritt Carney Said County Billie Killcrease Simon Killcrease Raymond Killcrease Range Raymond Killerease Florence Killerease Congress County Court House Fred Andrews Ounty L. C. Cozad, Sr Corporation Commission of Oklahoma Secretary of the Corporation Commission I. C. Cozad, SR Pontotocs A. Parker Lawrence H. Pereen Center News By Rae Garrett Roberta Escue Bonnie Bonnie Bennett Bonnie Bell Morris Jimmy Joyce Loyd Danny Morris Judy Barnes Sharon Kemmett Barbara Patsy Pete Groves Lenora Barnes Johnnie Groves Ricky Don Groves Mike Morris Johnny Lee Bennett van Ray Reed Blevins and Raburn Administratrix Ada M. Hadley Ada M. Hadley Tee W. M. Huddleson McArthur and Orton Petitioner Mollie Perry City Livestock Wall Street
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