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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1971
Page
3
Legal action seeks to quiet title and restraining order on land in Fontenot County Oklahoma. Plaintiffs Edwin Mannewe and others demand judgment declaring heirs and trustees of Elam Johnson and Agnes Johnson deceased, with dates in 1971 1972 and order publication by January 6 1972.
Plaintiffs seek a judgment enjoining defendants and all claimants from asserting any rights to portions of Lots D and 4 and the E of SW in Section 31 Township 4 North Range 7 East, and determining heirs of Estate of ESTAS EDWARDS Chickasaw by blood. Court dated November 28, 1871, deputy Frances Rhoads. Attorneys for plaintiffs Ada Oklahoma 74820.
Several district court notices inform creditors to present claims against Earl Ramsey and Stella Abston estates within two months, while hearings on final accounts and dispersion of estates for Stella Abston and Howard Fleet are scheduled for December in Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Plaintiffs seek judgments to determine heirs and distribute estates with formal notices to heirs, executors, and administrators.
Obituaries list Ada and nearby residents with deaths in early December. Names include Katie Burss Herbert Davis Floyd Graham Joe Morgan Nora Smith Charley Taylor John Ryan Peggy Morrison Edgar Summers Irene Ashabanner Mrs Ora Mooney Kenneth Johnson Philip Norton and others with funeral homes noted.
The State of Oklahoma to Billie J Adams informs her of a divorce petition filed by B J Adams on grounds of incompatibility and neglect. She must answer by January 2, 1972, or the petition will be granted with custody of the minor children. Court Clerk Carl Stewart issues the notice. attorney Carlos Wadlington represents the plaintiff.
The Ada Social Security Office, named by Secretary Elliot Richardson, will receive complaints about substandard nursing home care. Complainants may report in person, by letter, or by phone, with optional confidentiality. The office will route issues to appropriate authorities as the nation moves toward an ombudsman system to ensure patient voices and potential alternatives to institutional care. Ball notes Medicare enforcement has terminated approvals of over 100 extended care facilities for failing health and safety standards.
McAlester Oklahoma AP reports that on December 21 the state penitentiary will open to allow 118 inmates nearing sentence completion to leave for Christmas. The Pardon and Parole Board approved 118 sentence-mutes, 26 paroles, one commutation, and denied nine paroles. Gov. David Hall will decide on the recommendations. One unanimous denial involved Frederick Thomas Freeman, 44, who murdered his wife and her parent in 1961 and was recently released from a prior sentence for assault and battery. Freeman was wounded in a 1958 shootout with his father-in-law and was later captured near Boswell.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church held a Christmas party and gift exchange at the church dining hall. Tables formed a U shape with red flowers, a green tree, and carols sung. Nova Gray performed Silver Bells. dinner was buffet style with ham and trimming. Attendees included Clereta Gray, Lahonda Sutton, Jay Tucker, Effie Lam, Eskle Farmer, Alene Tucker, Vannie Northam, Mary Leu Henson, Mary Cox, Wanda Lamb, Minnie Lewis, Mrs. Charles Sutton, Edith Sutton, Colene Robertson, Dorchie Booth, Thelma Garrett, Terry Gray, Edith Blevins Pear, Gray, Ben Robertson, Mrs. Calfins Busy Wood, Floy Burk, Enola Chilccat, Florence Isaacs, Ruth Sulton.
A fragmented OCR style listing committee members and alternates across several named groups. Includes Miller and Binkley chairs, and roles for Walter Dansby Clif ford Miller Roger Hisan TE M Lasson Delbert Gerloff George Wade Debs Holcombe Charles Lee Morrow Wylie Underhill Larry Heard Joel Barton Paul Morgan Arvel Day Roy Loman Jesse Hale and others with first and second alternates.
In Cape Town at Kloof Nek Forest an unattended telephone exchange was invaded by a baboon. Bells rang unexpectedly and people heard unusual noises as the animal pressed buttons, spilled milk, and ate a pen while attempting to interact with the system.
The Center column records numerous family visits and social events. Garrett Beller and kin in California, Oklahoma, and Texas share calls and dinners. bridal showers and church gatherings feature Judy Sliger and Maxwell Church attendees. Visits span Ada, Midwest City, Vaness, Long Beach, and Levelland with multiple generations mentioned.
Children can receive a reply from Santa by including a self addressed stamped envelope with their letters. The Memphis based Third Air Postal and Cartier Flight unit runs the project. Letters go to the unit in Memphis Tennessee 38118. a former Ada resident is a member of the unit. Lt ross Badgett is in the story.
Several regular members were absent from Sunday school and church on Sunday due to illness. The article notes a number of regular attendees were unable to attend, impacting the day’s services and activities.
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