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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1952

Page

7

Oklahoma Court Notices and Land Conveyance Hearing

Public notice item listing multiple parties in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Includes a patent quiet title action against Unknown Heirs and Multiple Estates with date, petition filing November 18 1952 and answer deadline January 19 1953. Also notices a restricted Indian land conveyance proposed by William Gipson as heir of Clara Gipson nee Allen for 160 acres in Ada with hearing January 7 1953 and competitive bidding for one seventh interest at $569 offered by John Norris.

State OF Oklahoma Glea Earlenn Kennedy Glea Earlenn Barhaus District Court Pontotoc County Oklahoma Ponce County State of Clara Gipson Nee Allen William Gipson Clara Gipson Allen John C. Norris Ada

Notice of quiet title and heirship in Pontotoc lands

Oklahoma court actions seek to quiet title to mineral and surface lands in Pontotoc County. Plaintiffs claim ownership through Silas Williston and Melena Fobb estates with heirs to be judicially determined. Defendants must answer by January 21 1953 to avoid default judgment.

Silas Williston Melena Fobb Williston Melena Melena Fabb Ada Oklahoma State OF Maggie Osborn Pauline Hudd Sigenfritz Pearl Crawford Flossie Henderson W. J. Ricketts J. W. Henderson Deceasry Emma Henderson District Court Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma

Chief's grand escape in custody case by taxi

In a custody dispute in British Columbia chief J Daniel Leon of Topley took his three grandchildren on a 700 mile taxi ride to evade a writ of habeas corpus. The trip produced a taxi bill of 395 dollars.

Vancouver B. C British Columbia Topley J. Daniel Leon

Guardianship Notice for Calep Perry Gann in Oklahoma

In the County Court of Pontotoc County Oklahoma a legal notice concerns the guardianship of Calep Perry Gann an incompetent with M A Gann as guardian. The notice outlines guardianship proceedings and related court actions in the matter.

Calep Perry Gann

Notice of Sale of Oil and Gas Mining Lease Pontotoc County

Guardian of the CALEP PERRY GANN estate will offer at public auction on December 17, 1952, at 2:00 PM in Ada Oklahoma the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter and West Half of the East Half of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 21 Township 4 North Range 7 East containing 40 acres more or less. Lease terms include a cash bonus upon confirmation and a 1/8 royalty with six month minimum, plus pooling rights to unitize with adjacent lands for development and operation.

Pontotoc County Oklahoma Section 22 Township Rion Calep Perry Gann Ada State of Oklahoma Towit Township 4 North

Aunt Lula McLinden Dies in Los Angeles

Lattn News reports M L Stegall learned Sunday his aunt Mrs Lula McLinden died in Los Angeles California. McLinden once lived with her brother J W Stegall and family in the Frisco community before moving west. News notes also mention Betty June and Hazel Bettis and Mr and Mrs Monroe Bettis and Paul and Nina Kay visiting Wanette to see Mrs Bettis brother and family Walter Thompson.

M. L. Stegall Lula McLinden Los Angeles Calif Jess Bettis Betty June Hazel Monroe Bettis Paul Nina Kay Wanette

Laughlin Family Visits Brother After Surgery in Oklahoma City

Marvin Laughlin of Latta with brothers Beeman and Charlie Laughlin of Homer and sister Lorene Mullins of Ada traveled to St. Anthony hospital in Oklahoma City to be with Tom Laughlin who had surgery early Monday. The group returned home Monday night.

Marvin Laughlin Latta Beeman Charlie Laughlin Homer Lorene Mullins Ada Tom Laughlin St. Anthony Hospital Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City Families Visit Wilhites This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Mearl Wilhite and children and Mr and Mrs Lee Ross Scott of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Floro Wilhite.

Latta school glee club appears at recital program

Two hundred persons attend a voice and piano recital as Mrs J W Vandiver presents her music pupils. The Latta school glee club joined the program with Mrs Joe Bunch directing the choral group.

J. W. Vandiver Latta School Glee Club Joe Bunch

Latta church aids Banner Baptist rally at Ada church

Thirty nine Latta church members attended the Banner Baptist association training union rally held Monday night at the First Baptist church in Ada.

Latta Banner Baptist Association Training Union First Baptist Church Ada

Installation of Wapanucka Lodge and East ern Star Dinner

More than 200 attended a Monday night dinner and joint installation of officers for the Wapanucka Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star chapter. Represented chapters came from Olney, Milburn, Madill, Caddo, Ada, Asher, Konawa, Coalgate, Tishomingo, Stonewall, Clarita, and Bromide with Earl McCroskey aiding as installing officer.

Wapanucka Masonic Lodge Eastern Star Olney Milburn Madill Caddo Ada Asher Konawa Coalgate Tishomingo Stonewall Clarita Bromide Earl McCroskey Oklahoma A. F Harvey Carter Wapanucka Lodge Gladys Cauthorn OES

Neighbors Rally For Christmas For Flood Burned Family

In Wolcott Kansas neighbors mobilize to aid Victor Schnirch wife and three children after Mossair River flood last April and a later March burn destroyed their new three room home. Ted J Gorup grocer organized a drive for furniture and money saying the children must have Christmas together.

Wolcott Kas Victor Schnirch Mossair Schnirch Ted J. Gorup

Ostrich Size Notes Put Male Birds at Eight Feet

A historical note describes male ostriches reaching about eight feet in height and weighing around 300 pounds, highlighting the birds' large physique.

Parole Board Opines On DeWolfe Case And Review

The governor and Parole Board emphasize independence in capital cases and support rehearing for Carl DeWolfe. They stress doubt must favor mercy, urging a complete review of all mitigating evidence before any final judgment is made.

State Penitentiary Carl] DeWolfe Parole Board DeWolfe

Stratford visitors stop by family homes

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Whitery of Dill arrived Monday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. G. McDonald and Mr. and Mrs. Obra Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Royal Bowers of Norman visited Sunday with her sister, Mrs. W. A. Stinnett.

Earl Whitery of Dill B. G. McDonald Obra Smith Royal Bowers of Norman W. A. Stinnett

Mrs A D Austin Visits Keefs Ahead of Week

Mrs A D Austin and her children visited her parents Mr and Mrs ET Keef of Chickasha on Sunday.

A. D. Austin Mrs ET. Keef Chickasha

Ada visitors call on Mr and Mrs C E Moore

Mr and Mrs Ade Rycroft of Ada visited Monday with Mr and Mrs C E Moore in a short social call.

Ade Rycroft Ada C. E. Moore

Visitors of Benge Home Include Cousins From Wynnewood and Roff

Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A M Benge on Friday were cousins of Mrs. Benge. They included Mr. and Mrs. Birdie Jones with children and Mrs. Berry from Wynnewood, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Garrett and daughter Dovie from Roff.

A M. Benge

Mr and Mrs John Jackson Visit Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs John Jackson visited a few days this week in Oklahoma City with her daughter, Mrs Pauline Hawk.

John Jackson Oklahoma City Pauline Hawk

Prague Visitors Visit Stratford Friends

Mr and Mrs Arthur Linville and children of Prague visited friends in Stratford Tuesday. Mrs Josephine Crawford returned Tuesday after visiting Oklahoma City as guest of her To and family Mr and Mrs A H Montgomery. She also visited in the home of a son and family Mr and Mrs Joe Crawford at Shawnee while she was away.

Arthur Linville Prague Stratford Josephine Crawford Oklahoma City A H. Montgomery Joe Crawford Shawnee

Mrs Geneva Hagle Visits Parents In Oklahoma City

Mrs Geneva Hagle of Oklahoma City is spending a few days visiting her parents Mr and Mrs B H Eaves.

Geneva Hagle Oklahoma City B H. Eaves

Bennett Couple Fishes with Tulsa Kin at Texoma

Mr and Mrs W R Bennett of Tulsa stayed with her brother Pat Reynolds and Mrs Reynolds. The group went fishing at Lake Texoma on Tuesday.

Marquesas Islanders Hunt Wild Cattle With Harpoons

The National Geographic Society reports people in the Marquesas Islands hunt wild cattle using harpoons, highlighting unique traditional hunting methods in the Pacific.

Marquesas Islands Pacific The National Geographic Society

Cleaning exposed refrigerator motor with vacuum hose

A household safety tip advises using the hose attachment of a vacuum cleaner to clean an exposed refrigerator motor. Ensure power is off before cleaning to avoid electrical hazards.

Temple visitor Carl Mayfield calls on Evans home

Carl Mayfield of Temple Texas visited Mr and Mrs E J Evans on Thursday. Betty Lou Bowlegs and Mr and Mrs L E Majors visited Mr and Mrs Herman Roberts Friday evening.

Carl Mayfield Temple Texas E. J. Evans L. E. Majors Betty Lou of Bowlegs Herman Roberts

Local residents' visits and hospital stays in Ada area

E J Evans was admitted for a hand injury at Valley View hospital Ada Saturday night and released Sunday. Several families including the Griggins Robertson Sparks Sharber Merrell Doolen Dunn and Hudson households are noted visiting relatives in Anadarko Konawa Wewoka Ada Shawnee and Seminole. J W Atkinson made a business trip to Ardmore and hosted by R B Criner and Dutch Stockton. Peggy Woods and Patsy Woods returned to Ada with their mother from East Central State College.

E J Evans Valley View Hospital Ada J. W Atkinson Ardmore R. B. Criner County Line Dutch Stockton Healdton Mike Woods Patsy Peggy East Central State College

Sunday guests honor Mr and Mrs Omer Brewer

Sunday guests included Bill and Lois Moore of Ada and Lee Moore and family, Rea Moore of Konawa, Roscoe Moore and sons, Floyd Downey and son, Lorene Foran, W H Brewer of Oklahoma City, David Mullins and daughters, R C Brewer and children of San Pedro California, Ellen Brewer, C B Barrett and Laveda Scroggin.

Omer Brewer Bill Moore Lois Ada Lee Moore Rea Moore Konawa Roscoe Moore Floyd Downey Lorene Foran W. H. Brewer Oklahoma City David Mullins R. C. Brewer San Perblo Calif Ellen Brewer C. B. Barrett Laveda Scroggin

Ada Weekend Socials Include Visits by Local Families

Mr and Mrs E J Evans and daughters were guests of Mrs W E Dougherty of Ada Sunday. Mrs Ed Zweincher and Mikie and Mrs Esther Rodden and ar borah were dinner guests of and Mrs W T Robertson of Ada Monday. Amos Cox and Sam Paul of Seminole visited friends at Vamoo sa Sunday afternoon. Mr Cox was in the grocery business here several years ago. Mrs Lucille Clayton and Mrs Sam Anders shopped in Ada.

E. J. Evans W. E. Dougherty Ada Ed Zweincher Mikie Esther Rodden Arborah W. T. Robertson Amos Cox Sam Paul Seminole Vamoosa Mr. Cox Lucille Clayton Sam Anders

Mrs Hudson’s Sunday Visit Noted Rare Entry

Mr and Mrs Cliff Mosley of Oklahoma City Mr and Mrs Neal Leach of Seminole Mr and Mrs Alva Hudson and family Mrs Roy Hudson Sunday Mr and Mrs Luther Heard of Sasakwa visited Mr and Mrs Lonnie Baker Sunday

Cliff Mosley Oklahoma City Neal Leach Seminole Alva Hudson Roy Hudson Luther Heard Sasakwa Lonnie Baker

Local visitors and shoppers in Oklahoma towns

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cooley visit Clyde Baker and Bob Heard at Fort Sill Sunday. Mrs. Fannie Greenback and sons of Oklahoma City were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Griffin and family. Mrs. E. J. Evans, Myrna and Donna Kay, shopped in Shawnee Saturday.

Bill Cooley Clyde Baker Bob Heard Fort Sill Mrs Fannie Greenback E. J. Evans Myrna Donna Kay Shawnee

Tulsa Woman Visits Parents This Weekend

Rose Mary Mullins of Tulsa spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Brad Mullins.

Rose Mary Mullins Tulsa Mrs Brad Mullins

Fort Worth Rains Visit Relatives Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Ed Rains of Fort Worth spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Willie Rains, continuing family hospitality.

Mrs Ed Rains Fort Worth Willie Rains

Weekend Visits Highlight Oklahoma City and Wewoka Residents

Moss Scroggins of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. George Scroggins. Jack Wallace of Wewoka spent the weekend with Johnny Woods.

Moss Scroggins Oklahoma City Mrs George Scroggins Jack Wallace Wewoka Johnny Woods

Oklahoma City shoppers visit local residents this Monday

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sharber Mrs. Ed Sharber and Mrs. Max ine Consert shopped in Oklahoma City Monday and visited Mrs. Nancy Owens and Sam Owens.

Jack Sharber Ed Sharber Maxine Consert Oklahoma City Nancy Owens Sam Owens

Stratford duo visits Dora Scroggin in Atkinson home

Mr and Mrs Vannie Roper of Stratford are visiting Mrs Dora Scroggin in the home of Mr and Mrs W W Atkinson.

Vannie Roper Stratford

Russell family visits Raulston relatives in Sasakwa

Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Russell and their children spent Sunday with Mrs. Russell's parents Mr. and Mrs. Z. T. Raulston in Sasakwa.

Botkins Make Business Trip to Wewoka

M. C. Botkin and Mrs. Mary Botkin traveled to Wewoka on Monday for a business trip.

M. C. Botkin Mrs Mary Botkin Wewoka

Birthday dinner honors Marion Lancaster family

Mrs. Marion Lancaster and her children from Ada attended a birthday dinner with her mother Mrs. Ruby Doolen on Tuesday.

Marion Lancaster Ada Ruby Doolen

Guests at Phelps Home Include Brother and Nephew

Guests in the home of Mrs. J. W Phelps Monday night and bee es were Mr. Phelps' brother, E. W. Phelps, and a nephew, Edgar Burkhart, of Guymon.

J. W Phelps Mr. Phelps E. W. Phelps Edgar Burkhart Guymon

Mrs Ed Sharber Visits Mrs Ben Bates in Ada Hospital

Mrs Ed Sharber visited Mrs Ben Bates in Valley View hospital Ada Tuesday afternoon.

Ed Sharber Ben Bates Valley View Hospital Ada

New Car Given to Rev. Harry Miller

A brand new Dodge was delivered to Rev. Harry W. Miller by Ada and Coalgate men. The minister, active in the Coalgate Presbyterian church and Boy Scout movement, was injured in a November 13 car crash near Coalgate but is now recovering. The gift was arranged as part of a 73rd birthday celebration, with the party postponed after the accident.

Harry W. Miller Ada Coalgate Coalgate Presbyterian Church Boy Scout Movement Miller Adans

Civic Clubs Host Early And Late Yule Parties In Ada

Ada civic clubs announce holiday events with Lions hosting a Tuesday ladies night at East Central Student Union and Kiwanis planning a Monday Christmas dinner dance there. Rotary delays until January. Kiwanis invites dignitaries including Dr. Lewis Fouts John Tubbs and Joe Carson along with their spouses.

Ada Lions Club East Central Kiwanis Club Rotary Club Lions Oklahoma A M. College Casper Duffer Jack Moore Lewis Fouts Lawton John Tubbs Shawnee Joe Carson Stilwell Kiwanis International

Tishomingo Chamber Elects 1953 Officers

The Tishomingo Chamber of Commerce elected Reid Hutchens Jr as president Ray Roberts as vice president and Bill Fry as secretary for 1953. Directors include Dale Rogers Ray Roberts Reid Hutchens Jr and George B Sherritt with retirements and ongoing terms noted. A possible project for a dehydration plant to hydrate sweet potatoes was discussed.

Tishomingo Tishomingo Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Reid Hutchens Jr Ray Roberts Bill Fry Dale Rogers George B. Sherritt Clarence Burch Wilbur White Earl Newton Roger Baker Homer Sherman Jimmy Rainwater W. A. Mason

Arnold Van Zant Home on Leave from Navy Ten Days

Arnold Lee Van Zant, son of Mr and Mrs C D Van Zant of Fitzhugh, is home from the Navy on ten days leave. He joined at Ada and trained in San Diego before boot camp, gained 40 pounds, and expects to be stationed at Corpus Christi Texas with no specific job yet. He attended Fitzhugh High School and worked at the Veterans Hospital Sulphur before enlisting. reports to Corpus Christi for duty December 23.

Arnold Lee van Zant C. D. van Zant Fitzhugh Navy Arnold Ada Naval Training Station San Diego Calif Corpus Christi Texas Fitzhugh High School Veterans Hospital Sulphur

Crosby joins sons in stockman training at WSC

Pullman Washington Bing Crosby is enrolled in the annual Washington State College short courses for stockmen joining his 18 year old sons Dennis and Philip in the department. The trio appears on the registration rolls today as Crosby participates in the program.

Pullman, Wash Bing Crosby Washington State College WSC Dennis Philip

Ada shoppers Sue Mrs N Plumb and Mary Jo Starns

A brief note records Mrs. N Plumb and Mary Jo Starns shopping in Ada on Tuesday afternoon while she was learning to use her roller skates this week.

Mrs. N. Plumb Mary Jo Starns Ada

Births in United States Reach 3 833 000 in 1951

In 1951 the United States recorded 3 833 000 births marking a high year for population growth. The figure reflects ongoing postwar baby boom dynamics affecting national demographics and future planners.

United States

Senate Plan Cuts Federal Payroll Through Vacancy Attrition

GOP lawmakers argue most affected jobs are civil service and not political. They propose reducing the federal payroll by not filling vacancies as they quit, noting about 300,000 annual vacancies with only 75,000 to be filled, to trim a 212 million-strong workforce by at least 10 percent.

Remai Jensen Congress

Eisenhower Heads Home After Helena Conference Pauses

President elect Eisenhower plans to leave Saturday night for New York arriving Sunday night after the Helena conferences ended at noon. Dulles and Dodge joined a helicopter ride as the group relaxed on board. A source said the talks produced a broad policy outline for the Korean War situation and will pay dividends to the American people for years.

Page One New York Helena Eisenhower John Foster Dulles Joseph M. Dodge Dulles

Two OC Brothers Stole Money In One Big Spending Day

Two Oklahoma City brothers aged 11 and 12 were enticed by the lure of wealth after stealing from a woman at the Bethel Center. They spent the money in a spree that included dog stands, tips, and a $20 bill to a friend for change, leaving them moneyless and facing restitution.

Lloyd Wolfe Oklahoma City Bethel Center G. E. Bailey

Stratford man Jack Carlton injured in car accident

Stratford resident Jack Carlton was hurt in a Tuesday night collision near Marlow and taken to a Marlow hospital for observation. Officials say his injuries are not serious but he will remain hospitalized for several days for treatment and monitoring.

Stratford Jack Carlton Marlow

Pineapple Buttered Slices for Broiled Chicken

A simple fruit accompaniment to broiled chicken and curried rice. Brush pineapple slices with butter or margarine, sprinkle sugar, and heat under the broiler as the chicken finishes cooking.

Albino Ferret: Domesticated Polecat Variant

A ferret described as an albino domesticated form of the polecat. The short note identifies the animal as a color form within the domesticated ferret lineage.

American actor recalls wartime Beachmaster marriage in England

Sam Byrd of Charleston disclosed his 1951 marriage to Patricia Ann Bolam in Carlisle England after meeting her when he was a beachmaster during invasion training near Plymouth in 1944. Byrd later returned to the U S and pursued acting while ensuring Pat and her brother were cared for by his promise.

London England Sam Byrd Charleston S. C Patricia Ann Bolam Carlisle Cumberland Eng Byrd U.S. Navy Plymouth Pat Tony Pacific Okinawa Gerrard Bolam United States U.S Stalag 17

Penney Store Employees to Receive Year End Bonus

Forty four Penney staff and guests attended a Christmas party with special guest Mr and Mrs Scott Baublits. John Webb announced a two weeks pay year end bonus for full time associates, prorated for part time and those employed less than a year, excluding management. The bonus applies to over 50 000 associates in 1629 stores offices and warehouses nationwide in 1952. The plan reflects Penney’s 50th anniversary year and is the sixth postwar payout.

J. C. Penney Scott Baublits Baublits John Webb Penney J. C. Penney Company United States A. W. Hughes

Rotarians View Film at Tishomingo Meeting

Tishomingo Rotary Club met in the Methodist Educational building with Pres. George B. Sherritt introducing guests Dan Milligan of Madill and D. A. Norwood of Sulphur. Bill Fry presented the film Enterprise about a Georgia town’s path to a manufacturing plant. The club voted to sponsor a county youth program giving 50 boys baby chicks to raise for broilers. profits cover costs. Sherritt named a finance committee: Russell Chapman, Forrest Armstrong, Dale Rogers.

Tishomingo Tishomingo Rotary Club Methodist Educational George B. Sherritt Dan Milligan Madill D. A. Norwood Bill Fry Georgia Sherritt Russell Chapman Forrest Armstrong Dale Rogers

Abortion Murder Case Dismissed in Oklahoma City

District Judge A P Van Meter ruled that a death bed style statement by Mrs Elizabeth Helman could not be admitted as evidence and dismissed the abortion murder case. Jane McDaniel White 42 was freed after the ruling. The judge held the statement did not meet the law for death bed declarations as the declarant was not convinced of imminent death.

Oklahoma City A. P. van Meter Elizabeth Helman Freed Jane McDaniel White

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RB. Smith Wee Emma B. Kennedy Et al Abe Holloway W D. Abbott Claude V. Thompson Plaintiff Pontotoc E. C. Cavener Ilas Williston J. Tal Crawford Indian Base Meridian Thomas P. Holt W. D. Abbott County OF Said Thomas G. Forsythe Underi Kerr Lambert Conn & Roberts Attorneys William G. Peterson Peterson Cattle Company Alice Ayakatubby, Et al Alice Ayakatubby Rose Sealy George Sealy Vincy Sealy Henry Sealy Billye Cozad Kerr, Lambert, Conn & Roberts B. H. Henderson Jucieley Sterns Abe Hollowary Kerr. Lambert, Conn & Roberts Attorneys M. A. Gann Guardian Lattn News Jerry Stegall Haskins Wapanucka Johnston Murray Stratford News Vamposa News R. H. Griggin Chicago Rube Robertson Ruby and Anadarko E. A. Sparks Sunny Ida Merrell Ottie Merrell Jim Pamplin Wesley Hospital Christene Dunn Alice Hudson Eldridge Rodde R. D. Russell Glenda Carter Harry Miller Tish C Chas Arnold van Zant
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