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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1958
Page
7
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the McFarlands sue Farmers Bank of Ross and others to quiet title to Lots 1–5 in Block 6 of Fitzhigh Original Townsite, cancel vendor’s lien and various mortgages, and bar any adverse claims. Defendants must answer by October 1, 1958 or be defaulted.
Legal notices warn James Boyd and related parties to answer by September 24 1958 in a case to quiet title to Lots 13 14 Block 131 Original Townsite Ada Oklahoma and cancel a 1921 mortgage. Other notices warn William W Trask and associates to answer by October 2 19358 in a separate Ada Oklahoma quiet title suit for Lot 6 Block 11 Original Townsite.
Notice: H P Sugg as executor filed his final account and a petition for determination of heirs and distribution of Julius Baer estate. The hearing is set for September 4, 1958 at 10:00 AM in the Pontotoc County Courthouse Ada Oklahoma. Heirs and devisees must appear to show cause why the account should not be settled and the executor discharged.
Mrs Rosa Nell Dunlap went to the hospital Saturday morning to be with her husband Merl Dunlap who was seriously hurt in the Fittstown oil field. Mrs Nannie Cherry and Mrs Steve Lilley visited her before she left for the hospital. Mr and Mrs Herb Philips completed and moved into their new home on Saturday. Congratulations.
Mr and Mrs Steve Lilley attended the monthly singing at the Free Will Baptist Church on Friday.
Thursday and Friday visitors included Coy Gibson and Mrs C L Gibson. Sunday guests were Mrs Ira Haddock I C Pigg and Miss Jerry Farrell of Edinburg Texas with Mrs Lee Elliott of Fitzhugh, Mrs Bill Clark of Ada and Mrs Jesse Epperson Cheryl and Tony of Holdenville.
Mr and Mrs Harold Lover of Enid arrived at her parents home of Mr and Mrs R E May about 1 am Monday morning. This is her first trip since being in Michigan where she spent two months. She arrived in Enid about two weeks ago to visit and share details of her travels.
Mr and Mrs W B Griffin travelled to Tishomingo to check on his mother Mrs J R Griffin and found her in good health.
Mrs Pete McNeal and her son Dickie traveled from Galey to visit Mr and Mrs J R Martin. The dog visited the doctor and bonded with Mr Martin who is also on the sick list. Both are improving and Mr Martin was in town on Saturday.
The Free Will Baptist Church Ladies Auxiliary invites all to the quarterly meeting at Stonewall on August 30. The auxiliary serves lunch Saturday August 30 and holds weekly meetings every Wednesday at 1 30 p.m. All are welcome.
Mrs Wise has been in the hospital but returned home Saturday feeling much better.
Terry Newberry stays with grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Newberry while his mother sits by her father Ed gar Brantley who is ill.
Misses June and Phyllis Hendricks are in town visiting Miss Carolyn Cradduck this week, staying at her home and sharing social engagements.
Enrollment Friday August 22 marks the return to classes as school opens Monday August 25 with lunchroom service starting Tuesday August 26 for students and parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Christian and family dined with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Britton. A surprise party honored 7 year old Mike Christian. Guests enjoyed fried chicken and trimmings as Mike received a shirt a colored map puzzle and the first slice of his birthday cake.
Sunday School guests include Mr. and Mrs. Haskell Nance and daughter Lorie of Oklahoma City visiting the Nances in Oakman. Also portion of the weekend guests Mr. and Mrs. George Carter and William with Mr. Carter's sister Mrs. Odis Light of Ellinwood Kansas and mother Mrs. Olive Summers of Ada.
The Stonewall Trades Day attracted a large crowd. The $10 prize was not won, rolling to $20 next week. George Washington Deaton’s name was drawn for the $5 prize.
Mr and Mrs Orin Kerr report water in the house and a completed new room They intend to add exterior siding and finish the room with sheet rock detailing their home improvements.
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Henry and family of Irving Texas stopped by for a hurried visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Creech and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Tom Henry.
Ann Pirtle from Tishomingo visits her aunt Mrs Leora Pirtle and spends time with local friends during her trip.
Mr and Mrs Van Williams of Waco Texas visited last week to take their daughter home from her grandmother Mrs Myrtle Morris. Their new baby brother arrived August 1 weighing eight pounds and was named John Morris Williams.
Mr and Mrs Jack Bullard relocate from Los Angeles California and purchase the Elmer Hoel residence marking a new move into the area. The transaction confirms a new local ownership change.
Buck Garrett spent Monday at Craddocks Store and said his vacation wore him out so he began working to rest.
Mr and Mrs R L Hale traveled to Duncan to visit Mr and Mrs Charles Hale and their family over the weekend.
Amvets Indian team from Ada reaches the finals undefeated while Stonewall boys finish 4 1 in the tournament with a 14 4 season mark. Stonewall defeated Parker 6 3 Kerr 12 3 and 10 6 Todd 19 2, with their only defeat 5 4 to Amvets Friday.
Mrs. S. J. Morgan of Quanah Texas and Mrs. Betty Sandefer of Madill have been visiting their daughter and sister Mrs. Eldon Lynch. Mrs. Lynch was formerly Miss Joy Morgan.
Attendance figures show First Baptist led Sunday with 72. Free Will Baptist 47, Church of Christ 68, Nazarene 40, and Methodist 18. One new member baptized at First Baptist as crews finish Educational Building floors and prepare partitions and roof. Methodist group plans Ardmore district meeting next Monday led by Gov. Raymond Gary to discuss camping program.
Mr. and Mrs. Luther Stokes of Texas spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass. Albert and Ira Pevehouse and Roger Lancaster also visited with the Pendergrasses Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Anson received a letter from their son Larry Anson in Japan stating he will be home in early September.
Mr and Mrs Walter Casey and their children Gwendolyn Carol Sue Joe Ellen and David plus daughter in law Wanda Nell Pitts all of Bennington Oklahoma visited Jimmie Caton and family Sunday. They attended the funeral of Mrs Dollie Mae Dyson at the First Baptist Church in Allen Friday morning.
Mr and Mrs Silas Davidson and Mary Jane and Jerry host their son as their guests this week Mr and Mrs Donald Davisdon and children Donnie Bennie and Charlie of Sun Valley Calif also attend the visit.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Barnett and their children and Ida Barnett of Ada visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Cullen Hampton and children and made ice cream.
Mr and Mrs J M Nance and Angie Wright attended a revival at New Bethel Baptist Church last week with local parishioners and church leaders reporting renewed community interest in the program.
Mr and Mrs Roy White welcomed Mr White's sister and niece with Roy Jr as guests from Thursday to Sunday. Also visiting were Mrs Elsie Dye Mrs Howard Mygedirk and Rodney Bryan and Chris all of Stillwater.
Mr and Mrs Marion Lancaster and their son Chuck are on vacation at Lake Texoma to fish. The writer hopes they have good luck and mentions an invitation to eat fish with them when they return home.
Sharon Hill and Jackie Hill visited Sunday with Judy Muncrief and Michael Muncrief.
Gaylon Myers on emergency leave from Camp Hood arrived at Valley View Hospital for the birth of daughter Gail Lynn Myers. Born at 1:03 am Monday August 18 weighing 8 pounds 742 ounces. Grandparents are Earl Myers and Ruth Hill. great-grandparents Jack Russell.
Mr and Mrs Mau rice Current and Lennie hosted Mr and Mrs Hershell Beller and daughter Donna and Kathie Edwards from Oklahoma City visiting from Thursday through Saturday.
Rev and Mrs Ira Wommack are attending a revival now in progress. Jack Webb of Sulphur is preaching at the services.
Sharon Moore is staying this week with her uncle Kenneth Goode and wife in Pittsburg Kansas. Her parents Lee Moore and daughter Shirley returned home Thursday after visiting the Goode family.
Mr and Mrs J M Nance visited awhile Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Howard Roberts and children.
Mr and Mrs Joe Crawford and Linda Kay were noted to spend some time Thursday at a local gathering. The brief item records their presence without detailing purpose or location.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Balthrop and their son Tracy of Pauls Valley spent the weekend with Mrs Pere and attended the Ada Rodeo Saturday night. They were guests of Mrs Maurice Current and Lonnie Current.
Oakman School starts Monday September 2 with pupil enrollment on Friday August 29. Bus service will follow the regular schedule.
Mrs Donald Shaw spent the weekend at Fort Hood Texas with her husband who is on maneuvers with the Ada National Guard Unit.
Mr and Mrs Ira Wommack and daughter Jon Ann hosted Rev Jack Webb and Mr and Mrs Ross Wommack of Sulphur along with Mrs Eula Labass and daughters Vicki and Bonnie of Ada as Sunday guests.
Mr and Mrs J E Smith of Coalingo California spent Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs Maurice Current and their son Lonnie.
Visiting throughout last week with Mr. and Mrs. Jess Berryman were his sister Mrs. Zora Lee of Waldron Arkansas Tuesday through Saturday their daughter Mrs. J B Ainsworth and son Ronnie of Oklahoma City and their nephew Leon Berryman of Holdenville visited Sunday afternoon Mrs. Alta Isaacs and daughter Janell and Jesse Wilson of Ada
Mr and Mrs J M Crawford recently entertained Mrs Dunnigan of California and Mr and Mrs Jess Fulton of Kansas for a social visit.
Mr and Mrs Jack Flynn and Debbie and Wanda of Okmulgee visit two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Monroe Lee and Bonnie and Wilbur. Also present Sunday were Mrs Lottie Shaw and son Kenny Ada Mrs Ka Belle Hodges and Patricia Homer and Mr and Mrs Raymond Golden and children.
Mr and Mrs Jess Fulton of Kansas and Mrs Nora Hobbs of Casper Wyoming formerly of Oakman visited awhite Wednesday night with Angie Wright.
Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman visited Saturday evening with Rev Scott Jones and Mrs Gussie Lillard, sharing time and conversation in a neighborly gathering.
Mrs. Nora Hobbs of Casper Wyoming, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Fulton of Kansas, and Mrs. Allan Foxx of Ada visited Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Baird.
The new granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Nance is named Pamela Sue. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobbie Nance of Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Friday afternoon callers included Mrs. Sarah Carter and Mr. and Mrs. Murray Smith visiting Fran cis with Mrs. Louisa Kellogg who is very ill at the home of her son Dick Kellogg.
Mr and Mrs Dude Golden and their children from Homer spent Thursday evening with Rays family and their relatives in a warm, casual gathering.
Mr and Mrs Maurice Current stopped by Thursday night for a while with their daughter and her family including Mr and Mrs Jimmie Myers and two children Joe and Sidney of Byng.
Mrs Myrtle Jackson and relatives travel from Tulsa to Bakersfield for granddaughter Charlotte Kay Jackson's wedding to Curtis Amason at Saint John's Lutheran Church. The ceremony drew about 200 guests with a lace and tulle gown, pink accents, and a pink white reception.
The annual Sharrock Brawley reunion gathered at Platt National Park in Sulphur starting Thursday with about 100 attendees. Roy Lee Pharrs led the group with their children and relatives, camping, visiting, eating, and sharing a weekend with Lee Pharr and Mrs. L J McDonald running the store.
Mrs. Roy Reynolds and son Keith and J A Roberts visited Mr. and Mrs. Dave Roberts in Chickasha. Keith chose to extend his stay until Thursday to spend time with his grandparents before the school year begins.
Mrs. Ralph Mays and daughter, Mrs. Roy Schumard and grandson of Atoka had lunch Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Pharr. They spent the afternoon with Mrs. L. J. McDonald.
Mrs Lonnie Craddock visited us Sunday recalling that she and her family are moving from Jesse. Craddock previously worked for Continental Oil Co and has spent the last five years with the Sunday DX as a farm foreman at Hominy. Her cousins Mr and Mrs Leon Sherrell of Oklahoma City recently visited from Jesse.
The pleasant rain Sunday morning put people in a content mood and prompted men to oil their lawn mowers again, leaving streets quiet and homes cozy.
Mrs. Bob Cox and her sons Larry and Gale returned home Sunday after visiting her father Ben Lackey in Elk City. They camped four nights and caught many black bass with some weighing up to eight pounds. They visited a grandmother with lots of fruit and brought home a carload of grapes and perches to keep them busy all week.
Larry Cox longed to see his friend Timmy Harlin and looked forward to Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Miers of Ada attended the opening services at the brush arbor revival.
Sunday visitors included Mrs Jenny Mayfield and son Lee Ray of Atoka and Mr and Mrs Earl Hough.
Ray Miller drove his wife and daughter Ann plus his brother Lee, his wife, and sons Larry and Ronnie to Silverton Texas to visit Mrs. Feron Haverty. The trip included a pasture walk where two wild antelopes were seen and a baby antelope spotted. They returned home Thursday.
A. M. Pharr introduces a sea-foam colored Chevy adding to the firm's vehicle lineup amid light traffic. The owner teases the dog’s reaction to the new pickup as a playful note in the local items column.
Johnny Rogers left Thursday for California to complete high school. His parents grew up and married in Jesse but he spent his youth in California before returning to finish school there.
Mr and Mrs Gene Byrd of Enid spent last week with Mr and Mrs C A Thomason and attended the rodeo.
Mrs Emma Richardson mother of Martin Dale who was seriously ill in a hospital in Ada has improved and returned to the Ada nursing home where she resides.
Mr and Mrs C D Felton and children of Seminole planned a Lake Texoma camping weekend but were rained out Sunday morning. They broke camp and chose to spend the day with Mr and Mrs L J McDonald in Jesse.
Mrs. G. M. Doss of Alma spent Wednesday through Saturday with Mrs. B. B. Ryan to receive X-ray treatments following her recent surgery. Mr. Doss joined them for the Saturday evening visit.
A method for a self-basting turkey involves dipping cheesecloth in melted fat and wrapping the bird. As the turkey roasts, the fat and drippings moisten the meat automatically with the cheesecloth ends tucked in the pan.
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