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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1970
Page
11
Mary Ladonna Watts sues Ronnie Marvin Watts for divorce in Pontotoc County District Court Oklahoma. Defendant must answer by September 23, 1970 or judgment by default will be entered. Court clerk Carl Stewart signs the notice. Ada attorney E Eubank (325) to handle the case.
Notice to all interested persons that Winnie Hobbs as Administratrix With Will Annexed filed a final account and petition for order allowing the final accounting, heirship determination, distribution, and discharge. A hearing is set for September 17, 1970, at 10:00 A.M. in Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma.
In the District Court of Pontotoc County the estate of George W. Jones Deceased is published. All creditors must present claims with vouchers to the Administratrix Helen K. Jones at Lambert Roberts Jaques Heard 201 West 14th Ada Oklahoma within two months of first publication or be barred. Dated August 18 1970.
Thelma Sykes Tingle as personal representative for the estates of Joe T Taylor and Nancy J Taylor has filed a petition in Ada County District Court for determination of heirs distribution and final discharge. A hearing is set for Tuesday September 15 1970 at 10 00 a m in the District Court courtroom Ada. All interested parties must appear to show cause why the account should not be settled and the estates distributed and discharged. Dated August 21 1970 by Judge Charles D Mayhue. Orton Harris Attorneys for Administratrix.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the district court will hear LaVerne E Huddleston petition seeking judicial determination of H J Huddleston death and termination of joint tenancy in Lot 1 Block 9 Norris Hills NE 34 4N 6E. Hearing set September 15 1970 at 1000 am Ada court. Deputy court clerk Parker signs.
Help wanted male drivers for semi trucks local and road runs. Training offered with potential earnings over 4 per hour after short training. Call 918-932-4941 or write Safety Dept United Systems Inc c/o Park Hill Terminal Bldg 4219 S Memorial Tulsa OK 74145 for application.
Health minister Ian F. McLean announced a bill in Parliament to ban hypnotists from performing on stage or establishing private practice. The proposal would also bar hypnosis for any other purpose without consent of Rhodesia's Medical Council.
Lone Goose Duncan, a large gray bird on Virgil Houle's farm, has shared a pasture with Holstein cattle in Salida for three years and reportedly has never seen another goose.
Know all men by these presents that Raymond D. James Jr and Glen F Childers associate in Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma reproducing copies of instruments drawings plats blueprints under the firm name Quick Print a general partnership dating from June 1 1970 with all partners residing in Ada and no other partners belonging to the partnership Dated June 1 1970 Raymond D James Jr Glen F Childers
The plaintiffs file a petition on August 20 1970 in Pontotoc County Oklahoma asking the court to determine heirs of O R Hargis and to quiet title to Lot 14 Block 22 Daggive to Ada Oklahoma. Defendants must answer by October 8 1970 or default judgment. Court Clerk Linda Raney Deputy attorneys for plaintiffs P O Box 817.
Senate critics edge toward flexibility in the stop the war amendment to end Vietnam fighting. McGovern and Hatfield seek a 60 day suspension option, with troop reductions to 280000 by April 30, 1971, and a Dec 31 1971 withdrawal deadline. Laird supports limited casualties and Cambodia air action. Proxmire Schweiker war fund outside review was defeated. Nelson Goodell propose herbicide ban fallback.
Mrs. Jim Guinn spent a night in Coalgate visiting her daughter and family, while Bertha Stanford joined them. Arthur Stanford remains a patient at Valley View Hospital in Ada. Numerous family visits recur through Saturday and Sunday among Guinns, Dennists, Reed, Leader, Clifford, Johnston, Duncan, and related households, with locals and out-of-town guests from Ada, Salinas California, and Dallas Texas.
Mrs Henry Jinks welcomed the Roff Extension Homemakers Group at her home Friday afternoon with Mrs Harold Davis leading devotions and Mrs Jess Collins presiding at the business session. They scheduled September 9 at 10 am to select tag and enter fair exhibits. Mary Laseman demonstrated Swedish embroidery towels and floral notes, with burlap flowers instructions from Mrs Powell. Attending guests were Mrs L A Novak, Tracy Lee Amarillo Texas, and Mrs A G Thomson Oklahoma City. members included Mrs Velma Powell Hickory Mrs Rube Bryant Mrs Charles Taylor Mrs Harold Davis and Mrs Raymond Laseman.
Will Hamilton sues A L Byrd and others to quiet title in Pontotoc County Oklahoma real property. The petition seeks to bar adverse claims and confirm plaintiff's ownership, with October 8 1970 deadline to answer. The action names and addresses listed include many heirs and executors, and the court clerk notes Linda Raney deputy.
Community listings show numerous residents visiting Ada and nearby areas this weekend. Attendees include Mrs Hugh Sweat Patti and Vonda Cooper, Mr and Mrs Pat Ellis, and many others at garden parties, dinners, and church events across Ada and By rds Mill. Ronald Thompson departs for Tennessee to join the Marines after leave with family in Ada.
Local social updates list visits and travel. Tammy Darlin flew from Oklahoma City to California after visiting Sherri Sarratt. Several families hosted guests in Ada and nearby towns. New teachers Claudia Vandiver Sandra Mantooth and Terry Harlin joined Tupelo School under superintendent C D D Whelchel and principal Paul Fortner.
OIL CENTER 86 attended Sunday school and church at the Pentecostal Holiness church. The Rev. Glen Eaves led morning services. Rev. Walter Brown led evening services. Rev. Bert Jones led the devotional Sunday night. The Rev. and Mrs. Glen Eaves and Mr. and Mrs. Hudie Lee of McAlester attended the Galey tent revival Thursday night. The Eaves visited friends at Valley View Hospital Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Nannie Cox stayed with Mrs. O'Dessie of Allen Wednesday to Saturday. they visited Mrs. Annie Duncan and Druzilla Thomas Saturday. The Rev. Glen Eaves also made a business trip to Marlow Sunday night.
Willis Sutton visited Frank Lewis on Monday. Carl Jenkins and wife from Lone Grove spent Sunday with Louis Sims family. Raymond Raines of Granite called on Josie Northam and Sam Raines Saturday. The Welch and Northam families with children visited Ruth Sutton Sunday. Lee Littles of Pauls Valley and wife and children from Louisiana visited Ruth Sutton.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Franks and Shelley were dinner guests Sunday of Mrs. Martha Franks. Ann and Debbie Eaves visited Carma Gray Monday night. Mrs. Betty Eaves and Mrs. Myr and others were mentioned in a society roundup.
Ladies Auxiliary hosts a pink and blue baby shower for Mrs Dorethea Hood in the Pentecostal Holiness Church dining hall. Guests enjoyed cake, punch, and refreshments as gifts were gathered and displayed by Cathy Prather and others.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Booth were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Paul Tucker and Tonya.
Mr and Mrs Herman Wilson and children of Seminole visited Mr and Mrs Leroy Willoughby and their children Sunday. Mr and Mrs Marion Willoughby and Mr and Mrs Leon Willoughby and Dian also visited. Mrs Leota Howard visited Mrs Sue Willoughby recently. M R Tucker visited Leroy Willoughby Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Earl Franks and Shelly join Mrs Ruth Sutton in a brief local notice listing family members and household connections. The fragment hints at social or obituary related notices common to small town papers.
Mr and Mrs Rube Murphy left Roff for Hennessey where Mrs Murphy will teach this school term. Joe Glasgow of Oklahoma City visited Roff on Wednesday.
Mr. L H Laseman of Pauls Valley visited his brother R Laseman and Lee Laseman on Saturday evening. Mrs. Nettie Hodges visited Ada resident Mrs. Herbert Griffith on Saturday. Mrs. Ruby Bryant attended a safety demonstration meeting in Ada Tuesday at the Agricultural Center.
Mrs Roberta Morrow and her children Fitzhugh visited her mother Mrs Nettie Hodges on Tuesday afternoon, sharing time together in a family gathering.
The Young Married Women’s Class of the Roff First Baptist Church met to plan a stork shower honoring Mrs Mary Lou Hayes. The event will be in the Fellowship Hall Friday at 7 30 p m all friends and relatives are invited Essie Nicholls leads arrangements
Federal health experts warn limited diphtheria outbreaks could erupt nationwide if vaccination coverage remains uneven. San Antonio records 66 cases this year, with 30 in March, while about half of local children are immunized. States without preschool DPT vaccine mandates total 23, urging boosters and routine shots to prevent epidemics and safeguard children.
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