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Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1952

Page

7

Public notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma lawsuits

Legal notices in Pontotoc County Oklahoma District Court list plaintiffs Harral Alien et al against defendants including James Thomson trustee and heirs of Noah Hawkins. Plaintiffs seek removal of clouds on title to land described in sections and ranges, with dates for answer by March 11, 1952.

Pontotoc County State OF Oklahoma Harral Alien, et al _ s—iyw Beso Tomes Thomson Justee Fred Latta Clara Latta J. A. Paine Noah Hawkins Iletewahke First National Bank of Ada Oklahoma District Court Ontotoc County Oklahoma Central Alroad Santa Fe Railroad Santa Fe Noah H. Hawkins Illetewahke John A. Paine Aurelius Swanson Company, Inc James Thomson J. H. Bulloch Katie B. Bulloch Il. F. Leeper Homer F. Leeper Vada Leeper Charles W. Self V. S. Malone Victor S. Malone Edwin R. Anderson Woodrow W. Anderson Ofelvina Quincy Jerome Ervin Kee Martha Anderson Quincy David Anderson Ben Nail Ben Nale Oklama Melvina Quincy Jerome Ervin Quincy Magdelene Woolridge Nicholas Woolridge V.S Malone H. F. Leeper Fred Ross Quincy Nanna Pearl Quincy Hampton W. Anderson

Determination of D dependents for John David Lamb death

Lois L Lamb, widow, and children David Harold Lamb and Linda Kay Lamb, file for death benefits under Oklahoma Workmen's Compensation. The State Industrial Commission will hear March 7, 1952, to determine heirs at law and award distribution, with failure to appear barring claims.

NTS John Decent Distribution CT Workmen's Compensation Law OF Oklahoma Industrial Commission of State of Oklahoma John David Lamb Lois L. Lamb David Harold Lamb Linda Kay Lamb Boettcher Gas Company State Insurance Fund Oklahoma Workmen's Compensation State Industrial Commission of Oklahoma Boettcher Oil & Gas Company Oklahoma County John David Workmen's Compensation Law State Industrial Commission Boettcher Oil & Gas Co State Industrial Commission of Oklashoma Roy Tant Kerr, Lambert, Conn & Roberts American Building Acta

Estate of Fred J Opton Deceased Creditors Notice

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the County Court notices creditors to present claims against Fred J Opton deceased with vouchers to Ruth L Opton at 515 West 21st Street Ada Oklahoma or Kerr Lambert Conn Roberts American Building Ada within four months or be barred. Ruth L Opton Administratrix signed February 2 1952.

Pontotoc M R. Wood C. E. Wood 12Th St Ada Oklahoma Co. E. Woop. Executrix Pontotoc County State OF Philip Abrahams Sherwin Avenue Chicago 2 Illinois Busby, Harrell & Trice American Building State OF Oklahoma Willie Faust Little Willie Faust North Broadway S. G. Wood Ada B. Harris William Presley Harris Margaret Wood County Court House Fred J. Opton Ruth L. Opton West 21St St Kerr. Lambert, Conn & Roberts American Ruth L. Onton Kerr, Lambert, Conn & Roberts Attorneys M_ Jeckson Annie Irekcon Cafnitnrs M. Jeckson Annie Jackson Kerr. Lambert Conn & Roberts

Plans Complete For Konawa Band Coronation Concert

Konawa Oklahoma plans a band queen coronation and concert at Konawa high school auditorium starting Thursday at 7 30 p m Charles Billingsley head of the music department announces Miss Billie Lee will be crowned band queen Drum Major Paul Higdon will escort Her attendants include Miss Doris Nichols escorted by Harold Loving Miss Sue Sweatt Johnny Permenter William Jean Rollins Leo Lane Miss JohnnieRaley Max Humphrey and Miss Mary Ann Kursar 1951 band queen escorted by Ernest Philpot The program includes Oklahoma On Parade Nimrod The Thunderer Our Director Blue Danube Uncle Tom's Cabin March of the Steel Men Battle Hymn of the Republic Country Style and The Star Spangled Banner admission is free and the public is invited.

Konawa Charles Billingsley Billie Lee Paul Higdon Miss Lee Doris Nichols Harold Loving Sue Sweatt Johnny Permenter Willia Jean Rollins Leo Lane Johnnie Raley Max Humphrey Mary Ann Kursar Ernest Philpott Rogers Holmes Elgar Sousa Bigelow Strauss Alford Glee Club Ringwall Simeone Keyes Billingsley

Spring Follies Brighten East Central State College

East Central State College auditorium hosts Spring Follies with 11 campus groups competing in magic music and skits. Staged acts include a freshman class showcase, a take off called St. Peter vs. Alias, and honors for Si gma Tau Gamma and the East Central Choir.

East Central State College Uesday St. Peter Vs. Alias Sigma Tau Gamma Highwayman Pi Kappa Sigma Knight Hall Fentem Hall Vi Upsilo

Jim McClellan Heads Sulphur Round-Up Club in 1952

Sulphur Round-Up club elects 1952 officers and gears up for the Hereford Heaven Stampede June 10 12. Jim McClellan named president and stock locator for the event has a rich ranching background spanning 44 states and work with Roy V Turner’s ranch. He is a charter member of the Hereford Heaven Association.

Jim McClellan Roy V. Turner McClellan Kansas New Mexico Missouri Midland Tex Turner Hickory Hereford Heaven Association Wild Bill Elliott Tommy Steiner

Woman Fractures Leg After Step On Loose Brick

Mrs J F Criswell a 59 year old of Ahlo So suffered a severe fracture of her lower right leg Wednesday night when she stepped on a loose brick. She is a patient at Valley View hospital where her condition is reported good. She had attended a party at a friend's home and upon leaving stepped on a loose brick and fell injuring her leg.

J. F. Criswell Ahlo- So Valley View Hospital Criswell

Editor Thomas Hook Dies in Dayton at 53

Dayton Daily News news editor Thomas F. Hook died today after several weeks of illness. The 53 year old was a former president of the Associated Press Editors in Ohio in 1948.

Dayton, O

Jack Hill Located After Disappearance

Albert B. Jack Hill a former Latta resident who vanished between his home and Knoxville Tennessee on Saturday January 26 was found in Clinton Tennessee about 30 miles away. He was ill with virus pneumonia at the time and remained in fair condition when located Wednesday morning. Ed Glover is his father and Theo Glover his sister in law.

Albert B Jack) Hill Latta Knoxville Tenn Clinton Ed Glover Theo Glover

Frisco Cemetery Work Planned Saturday Burn Task

Frisco cemetery grounds will be burned Saturday at 10 a.m. to clear tangled vegetation. Simon Patton announced and invited all interested to help. he recently secured funds for clearing and leveling. A roadway inside the grounds is discussed, though graves are scattered. the cemetery sits three miles west of Stonewall and is known as the Old Stonewall cemetery.

Frisco Simon Patton Patton Stonewall

Stratford Visitors From Electra and Tulsa

Mrs Charley Jones and a daughter visit Electra Texas this week. Mr and Mrs Herbert Watts of Tulsa visit Stratford. He works at Boeing Aircraft in Wichita Kansas and expects a transfer to Tulsa soon.

Charley Jones Electra Texas Herbert Watts Tulsa Stratford Boeing Aircraft Wichita Kansas

Band Mothers Club Schedules Donkey Basketball Game

The Band Mothers Club sponsors a Donkey Basketball Ball Game at the High School Gym. Proceeds from the Monday event will fund instruments for the Stratford High School Band.

Band Mothers Club Stratford High School

Hanleys Return From Oklahoma City After Six Weeks

Mr and Mrs J P Hanley return home from Oklahoma City where Mrs Hanley has received medical treatment for six weeks and is improving nicely.

J. P. Hanley Oklahoma City

Stratford, Henryetta Visit Highlights Local Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Denver Swindell and Mr. and Mrs. George Harris of Stratford joined Mr. and Mrs. Chester Harris and Ed Harris of Lindsay for a Sunday visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Harris in Henryetta.

Denver Swindell George Harris Stratford Chester Harris Ed Harris Lindsay Bob Harris Henryetta

Ada hosts visitors from Skaggs Abney Frantz couples

Mr and Mrs John D Skaggs and Mr and Mrs Jess Abney visited Ada Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Jack Frantz.

John D. Skaggs Jess Abney Ada Jack Frantz

Butler Family Visit Highlighted By Leedy Gatherings

Mrs. W. D. Butler and her son Argie spent last week in Leedy as guests of Kennie Leath Ollie Haynes and Hugh Harrell and sisters of Mrs. Butler joined the visit as hosts and kin.

W. D. Butler Argie Leedy Kennie Leath Ollie Haynes Hugh Harrell Butler

Mrs Mann and Mrs Keef Visit Tishomingo Guests

Mrs L A Mann and Mrs W T Keef spent Thursday in Tishomingo as guests of Mrs Cecil Bryan Mr and Mrs W H Shaw and Billy Keef a Murray College student.

L. A. Mann W. T. Keef Tishomingo Cecil Bryan W. H. Shaw Billy Keef Murray College

Funeral for Kingston resident Mrs Mary Ramsey

Mrs. Herman O Wilson attended the funeral of her grandmother Mrs Mary Ramsey in Kingston on Tuesday. Mrs Ramsey died at her daughter Mrs Maggie Carroll’s home Monday morning. Mrs Wilson was accompanied by her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs I D Ramsey of Shawnee.

Herman O. Wilson Mary Ramsey Kingston Ramsey Maggie Carroll Wilson I. D. Ramsey Shawnee

Mrs Williams and Mrs Leck Carpenter Visit Ada For Shopping

Mrs Williams and Mrs Leck Carpenter were in Ada on Wednesday for shopping and social calls. They toured stores and visited friends during their trip.

John Williams Leck Carpenter Ada

Williamson Family Visits Ardmore This Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Williamson and family of Ardmore visited her father J. H. Brittain and her sister Mrs. Alma James and family Sunday.

Glen Williamson Ardmore J. H. Brittain Alma James

Mrs Eva Lantz Returns Home From California Visit

Mrs Eva Lantz has been in California for two months visiting her children and returned home on Monday.

Eva Lantz California

Prewitts to Make Odessa Home

Mr and Mrs W C Prewitt leave after visiting in the home of his parents A O Prewitts to establish residence in Odessa Texas.

W. C. Prewitt A. O. Prewitts Odessa Texas

Mrs Rotenberry Visits Stratford After Pauls Valley Trip

Mrs. C. A. Rotenberry of Pauls Valley transacted business and visited friends in Stratford on Wednesday.

C. A. Rotenberry Pauls Valley Stratford

Mrs J E Martin Visits Her Mother's Home Sunday

Mrs J E Martin of Stonewall visited her mother Mrs Sam Boatright on Sunday.

J. E. Martin Stonewall Sam Boatright

New York Canals Totaling 525 Miles

The record notes that New York state canals extend a combined 525 miles. This figure reflects the extensive network that supported transportation and commerce in the region.

New York Canals

Cooper Cow High In DHIA Reports

A Milking Shorthorn cow named Juanita Red Bud owned by H. R. Cooper and Son, Ada, ranked second in milk production and third in butterfat for 1951 in the Dairy Herd Improvement Association. For a 334 day period the cow produced 14 215.0 pounds of milk and 720.79 pounds of butterfat. The cow also ranked third high in January 1952 DHIA figures. a Certificate of Performance has been issued.

H. R. Cooper and Son Ada Juanita Red Bud Dairy Herd Improvement Association W. J. Hardy American Milking Shorthorn Society Dhia

Kerr Takes Poke At Gen. MacArthur

Senator Robert Kerr criticizes General Douglas MacArthur as a dominant force against Eisenhower’s nomination. He says MacArthur acts as an entrenched political mover to aid Taft and to block Eisenhower. Kerr also seeks funding for two water projects in Kansas and Oklahoma, at Oolagah and Toronto, and downplays his own presidential ambitions.

Washington Robert Kerr Douglas MacArthur Eisenhower Taft Kerr Truman Kansas Oklahoma Oolagah Okla Toronto Kan

Bloomfield Reunion at Sulphur Sunday

Former Bloomfield Carter Academy students are invited to a noon basket dinner Sunday February 10 at the east side of Platt National Park in Sulphur near the bridge. Guest of honor is Mrs Sophia Frye Reeder. Indian church pastors are invited. Announcement by L E Larson Ardmore.

Bloomfield Carter Academy Platt National Park Sulphur Sophia Frye Reeder L. E. Larson Carter Seminary Ardmore

Quiz Boys Over Theft of Purse

Two teenage boys are being questioned by city police in connection with the theft of a purse belonging to Mrs. K. P. Larsh of Roff. She saw the pair near her seat during the Roff-Francis basketball game and later reported the purse valued at $85 missing from the gym. College staff aided searches, but the purse was not recovered. The youths attended the game and deny knowledge of the theft.

K. P. Larsh Roff Roff-Francis Rofs

Allen FFA Enters Selling Contest

Allen FFA members enter a magazine selling contest to test selling ability and initiative. Prizes include hand tools and knives for individuals, chapter prizes for combined sales, and premiums funded to the chapter treasury. Subscriptions at certain levels yield hats in blue and gold. The contest ends in one week.

ALLEN Allen F. F. A

Veterinary School Inspection Set for March

The Veterinary Medical School at Oklahoma A and M College will be inspected March 3 by representatives of the American Veterinary Medical Association. The council executive committee will review the school's operation since its probationary accreditation last spring.

SET Stillwater Okla Veterinary Medical School Oklahoma A. End M. College American Veterinary Medical Associaaion Associations’ Educational Council AVMA

March of Dimes dance raises funds in Wapanucka

In Wapanucka the American Legion hosted a March of Dimes dance earning 291 dollars with about 250 dollars to be donated to polio relief after expenses. Curtis McCurry Sr. suffered a left thumb amputation while using a power saw near the Britton home. He was taken to Dr Haberly in Wapanucka by his son Calvin. Mrs. Bill Cox returned home from Valley View hospital Ada after treatment for high blood pressure. Marvin Hison of Wapanucka remains in Valley View hospital Ada in serious condition after a back injury.

Wapanucka American Legion Curtis McCurry Britton McCurry Haberly Calvin Hs R S. Ernestine Cathe Bill Cox Valley View Hospital Ada Marvin H Ison

Mrs. Lina Chambers Relocated After Illness Incident

A 71 year old woman, Lina Chambers, found nearly frozen on her bedroom floor by neighbors, has improved enough to be taken by ambulance to her daughter Mrs Louis Keel in Olney for care.

Lina Chambers Louis Keel Olney

Wapanucka merchant Horace McCurry in Ada hospital checkup

Horace McCurry, a Wapanucka merchant who suffered a stroke weeks ago, was taken Saturday to Valley View hospital in Ada for a checkup and is reported convalescing nicely.

Horace McCurry Valley View Hospital Ada Wapanucka

Mrs. Elmer Woods Ill With Brain Tumor in Oklahoma City

Mrs. Elmer Woods remains critically ill from a brain tumor after recent release from University hospital in Oklahoma City. Doctors say another operation would be inadvisable. She has endured severe pain requiring four people to restrain her at times, but pain eased enough to join the family for dinner. The Woods family includes several small children, among them a two year old.

Elmer Woods University Hospital Oklahoma City Mr. Woods

Queen Elizabeth II Crowned in 1952 Oath and Proclamation

Tomorrow she will be proclaimed Queen the first woman to rule Britain in 51 years. Six cars awaited the royal party at the airport as policemen lined the 15 mile route to central London. Churchill bowed as the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh arrived, then drove toward London amid cheering crowds. At Sandringham carpenters prepare the oak coffin for King George VI who died at 56. Burial will be at Windsor next week after lying in state at Sandringham and London. the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret nearby.

Privy Council Britain London Churchill Duke of Edinburgh Elizabeth Duke Sandringham Royal Sandringham St. George’s Chapel Windsor Castle Princess Margaret Norwich Duke of Gloucester Lon Sunay

Woodward County picks new agent replacing Edmonson

Woodward, Okla. Bill Taggart, Dewey County agent, will assume a similar post in Woodward County on Feb. 11. He replaces J. D. Edmonson who resigned to become Grant County agent.

Woodward Okla Bill Taggart Dewey County Woodward County J. D. Edmonson Grant County

Agriculture of Lower California Tied to North Irrigated Regions

Much of the agriculture of Lower California is tied to irrigated regions in the north, shaping output and regional development.

Lower California North

Ada Jaycees Set February Board Meeting in Ada

Ada Jaycees will host the quarterly meeting of Oklahoma Junior Chamber of Commerce board of directors on February 9 and 10 in Ada. About 150 delegates are expected with two business sessions, social events, and a banquet, featuring David Bridges as master of ceremonies and Virgil Dominic as a keynote speaker.

Ada Jaycees Oklahoma Junior Chamber of Commerce Ada Ben Todd, Jr Jaycees Oklahoma Jaycees Oliver Parker State Committee Ann Gifford The Janes Elks Club Aldridge Hotel Roland Descans Jaycee Hall David Bridges Oklahoma City Joe Gifford Ponca City Ada Highschool Virgil Dominic St. Johns High School McAlester Virgil Harry Wiles Kansas Junior Chamber of Commerce

Allen News: Miss Joann Luke Returns from Flu

Miss Joann Luke recovers from a week long flu confinement and is able to be out again. Mr and Mrs Elmer Martin and daughter Mrs Leo Walker left for Ft Benning Georgia where Mrs Walker will join her husband in an officers training course. They expect to return late this week.

Joann Luke Elmer Martin Leo Walker Ft. Benning, Ga

Mrs. Richard Friend Takes Daughter Leah Margaret for Care

Mrs. Richard Friend visited Ada on Wednesday with her young daughter Leah Margaret who received medical attention.

Richard Friend Ada Leah Margaret

Mrs Hogle and daughter visit Muskogee

Mrs John Hogle and her small daughter visit her parents Mr and Mrs L C Cozad in Muskogee.

John Hogle Muskogee L. C. Cozad

Allen Visitor Maurice Patterson of Marlow

Maurice Patterson of Marlow visited Allen earlier this week. Patterson, a former Allen citizen, is currently employed as a projector operator in Marlow.

Maurice Patterson Marlow Maurice Allen Marow

Bryant Visited Comanche and Duncan This Week

Jack Bryant spent the week end in Comanche visiting friends and in Duncan where he was guest of his sister in law Mrs Mahana Bryant and children.

Jack Bryant Comanche Duncan Mahana Bryant

Ada Student Ill With Flu Visits East Central

Mrs Roy Burkett traveled to Ada on Wednesday to collect her daughter Jo Lee a student at East Central University after Jo Lee became ill with flu symptoms in Ada local.

Roy Burkett Ada Miss Jo Lee Miss Burkett East Central

Supt L R Watson Called to Hickory by Ill Father

Superintendent L R Watson traveled to Hickory at the start of the week due to his father Susan Watson’s illness. The 86 year old was admitted to Valley View hospital Tuesday afternoon.

L. R. Watson Hickory Susan Watson Mr. Watson Valley View Hospital

Ada Hosts Banner Association Worker's Conference

Rev Roy Burkett and Mrs Burkett join Mrs Hal Merchant Mr and Mrs Edd Dooley Charley Barnes and Bert Palmer in Ada Monday for a Banner Association Worker's Conference at Trinity Baptist Church.

Roy Burkett Hal Merchant Edd Dooley Charley Barnes Bert Palmer Ada The Banner Association Trinity Baptist Church

Local guests visit Locke home over weekend

Dr and Mrs Harry Ledbetter and children from Wichita Falls Texas Miss O Deal Locke Norman Mrs A L Castleman Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Harold Limeroth and family of Oklahoma City were guests of Mr and Mrs John Locke over the weekend Mrs Locke accompanied the Ledbetters to their home and will attend a clinic there.

Harry Ledbetter Wichita Falls Texas O’deal Locke Norman A. L. Castleman Oklahoma City Harold Limeroth John Locke

S/Sgt Richard Friend Transferred to Kwajalein Island

S/Sgt Richard Friend station ed at Hickam Field Hawaii has been moved to Kwajalein Island. He serves in the Military Air Transport. Mrs Friend and the children will join him in July.

Richard Friend Hickman Field Hawaii Kwajalein Island Friend

Bakersfield Woman Visits Relatives in Shawnee

Mrs Kirwin May of Bakersfield California visits her sister Lola Dell Butler and other relatives in Shawnee.

Kirwin May Bakersfield, Calif Lola Dell Butler Shawnee

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