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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1956

Page

9

Notice of Petition for Distribution in Oklahoma Estate

Rich ard Walker Simpson Jr devisee petitions for distribution of non producing oil gas and mineral rights in Oklahoma. Hearing set July 23 1956 at 10 00 A M in Ada County Court. All interested parties must appear to show cause why petition should not be allowed. /s/ Fred Andrews County Judge seal A W Trice Attorney.

Ada Richard Walker Simpson, Jr Fred Andrews C. W. Roadhouse Ethel C. Simpson Richard Walker Simpson Annie Simpson Ethel Byrd Benjamin Ethel James Byrd Benjamin

Hearing Set for Partial Distribution in Simpson Estate

Annie Simpson Roadhouse as Executrix seeks distribution of oil payments and land rights under the will of Richard Walker Simpson. The hearing is scheduled July 23, 1956 at 10:00 A.M. in Ada County Courtroom to determine distribution to the Executrix of Ethel C Simpson, deceased.

Annie Simpson Ethel C Simpson Ethel C. Simpson Ethel Byrd Benjamin Ethel James Byrd Benjamin Richard Walker Simpson

Easement Approval Sought for Gipson Family Lands in Pontotoc

Oklahoma Gas and Electric petitions for court approval of easement and right of way contracts on Chickasaw heirs land in Pontotoc County. Contracts dated June 4 6 11 12 19 1956 involve John Gipson Vivian Keechi Lillie May Gipson Winnie Gipson Leonard Gipson Robert Gipson Elmo Gipson Verna Maynee Gipson. Land described as parts of Section 8 Township 2 North Range 7 East for 174 dollars. Hearing set July 25 1956 at Ada court.

Township 2 Range 6 Johnston County Oklahoma Santa Fe Railroad Company St. Louis and San Francisco Railway Company Pontotoc County State of Wilson J. Brown Andrew Gipson Leonard Gipson Lillie May Gipson Winnie Gipson Robert Gipson Vivian Keechi Nee Gipson Elmo Gipson Verna May John Gipson Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company Gipson Verna Maynee Gipson State of Oklahoma Ahloso Township

Notice by Publication in Oklahoma Heirs Record Case

Public notice to heirs and unknown relatives of Marcus L. Saylors and Mary E. Saylors, deceased, and J R Young and others, that over three years have passed since their deaths and no court decree Determining heirs or rightful distribution of described real estate has been issued. case seeks court action regarding heirs and title for allituccys.

State OF Oklahoma Os M Saylors Marcus L. Saylors Mary E. Saylors J. R. Young Eugenia Young E. Muriel Daniel Josephine. Oliver Leonard Norma Jean Oliver Coplin Luther Saylors L. Saylors M. L. Saylors Kenneth Ray Oliver Josephine Oliver Orma Jean Oliver

Probate hearing set in Ada for Walker Simpson estate

Judge fixes July 23 1956 at 10 A M in Ada County Court for the estate of Richard Walker Simpson Lot 8 and Lot 11 Block 98 Original Townsite Ada Oklahoma to determine petition approval and distribution to Annie Simpson Roadhouse as devisee. Residents and relatives from Oklahoma Texas and Kentucky are mentioned in a surrounding social column.

Ada Oklahoma Oklaoma

Notice for Hearing Final Account in W F Schulte Estate

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the county court will hear the final account for the estate of W F Schulte deceased and determine heirs for distribution and discharge. William F Schulte Jr administrator filed the account and petition with a hearing set for Wednesday August 1 1956 at 10 00 AM in Ada Oklahoma. All interested appear and show cause if any. Dated July 12 1956.

William F. Schulte, Jr W. F. Schulte Pontotoc County Court House Ada Oklahoma Floyd G. Rollow P. J. Rollow

Public Auction Ordered in Pontotoc County Okla

An execution directed by the District Court of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, against B D Martin at the suit of Alice Bank and Trust Company of Alice Texas authorizes a public sale on July 27 1956 from 1 to 2 PM at the county courthouse. The auction will sell cash on the highest bid for the described property levied as Martin's property in favor of the Alice Bank and Trust Company.

District Court Pontotoc County Oklahoma Lillard Pipe and Supply Rufus Lillard Thomas M. Lillard Ralph Stone Caravan Oil Company Ss. L Thompson, Jr Dowell Inc Miller Tank Company J. W. Albritton Ed Miller J. L. Putnam D. & J. Drilling Company D. Xu. Whittington Joe Archer Ada Buck Gilmore and Sunray Mid-Continent Oil Company Alice Bank and Trust Gomany Alice Texas B. D. Martin Alice Bank and Trust Company of Alice, Texas Board of Education A. D

Visitors gather at Boyd Ponder home in Holdenville area

A Sunday visit included a daughter Mrs. Woodrow Hall and children Cheryl and Sherman of Holdenville, sister Mrs. Mary Ann Griffin of Stratford, nephew Jesse Jones of Pokeek Tex, and brother Frank Chambers and his children of Oklahoma City.

Boyd Ponder Woodrow Hall Cheryl and Sherman Holdenville Mary Ann Griffin Stratford Jesse Jones Pokeek Tex Frank Chambers Oklahoma City

Vowels Visit Brumleys Wednesday Morning

Mr and Mrs Bill Vowels visit Mr and Mrs S B Brumley on a Wednesday morning to share greetings and company.

Bill Vowels Mrs S. B. Brumley

Brumley Visits Sister in Stratford

S. B. Brumley visited his sister Mrs. Penelope Nichols of Stratford last Wednesday.

S. B. Brumley Penelope Nichols Stratford

Cruce Family Visits, Plans Move to Arkansas

Mr and Mrs Charles Cruce and daughters Melody Ann and Rhonda Faye of Culman Alabama arrived Tuesday to spend a few days with Mr and Mrs A M Bradley and family. The Cruces are moving to Fort Smith Arkansas and the girls will stay with their grandparents a few days.

Charles Cruce Melody Ann Rhonda Faye Culman Ala A. M. Bradley

Mrs Emma Thomas Leaves for California Visit

Mrs Emma Thomas travels this week to California to visit her children. She resides with her father S D Chambers in this community.

Emma Thomas California

Norman family visits Sam Clifton in Savannah

Mr and Mrs Rudy Carney and their son Robin of Norman spent the weekend with J G Woodley and visited Mrs Woodleys father Sam Clifton in Savannah on Sunday.

Rudy Carney Robin of Norman J. G. Woodley Savanna

Seminole and other families visit Sulphur this week

Mrs Willie Collins and families from Seminole join Mr and Mrs Glen Smith and D E Woods of Fresno and Welden Swigart and family of Mooreland and Mrs Vernon Gasaway and children for a few days at Sulphur. Max Morrison of Albuquerque and his wife return home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J F Woodley. Morrison teaches in Albuquerque schools.

Willie Collins Glen Smith Seminole D. E. Woods Fresno Calif Welden Swigart Mooreland Vernon Gasaway Max Morrison Albuquerque N. M J. F. Woodley Morrison

Local families visit neighbors for Monday evening gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Barnes and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gasaway and family Monday evening for a social gathering.

Lonnie Barnes Vernon Gasaway

Pat and Mike Tiffin Return From Norman Visit

Pat and Mike Tiffin have returned home after a week in Norman visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lafel Tiffin.

Pat Mike Tiffin Norman Mrs. Lafel Tiffin

Samantha Barnes Undergoes Major Surgery At Valley View

Mrs. Samantha Barnes of Stonewall underwent major surgery at Valley View Hospital. She is mother of Mrs. Lonnie Barnes of this community.

Samantha Barnes Stonewall Lonnie Barnes Valley View Hospital

Mrs Wilma Johnson Visits Memphis Friends and Barnes

Mrs Wilma Johnson of Memphis Tennessee visits Mr and Mrs Lonnie Barnes and is also at the bedside of Mrs Samantha Barnes keeping a close watch during this time of family concern.

Wilma Johnson Memphis, Tenn Lonnie Barnes Samantha Barnes

Mrs Anita Harbour Returns Home After Visit

Mrs Anita Harbour came home Thursday after spending a week visiting friends and relatives in Duncan.

Anita Harbour Duncan

Austen Family Visits Richardson in Wichita Falls

Mr and Mrs Bill Austen and their children Billie Ray Judith and Kenny from Wichita Falls Texas are spending the week with Mr and Mrs Bill Richardson on a house visit.

Bill Austen Billie Ray Judith and Kenny Wichita Falls, Tex Bill Richardson

Mr and Mrs McCurdy Visit Ansell Family in Cottonwood

Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy visited Mr and Mrs Houston Ansell of Cottonwood community northwest of Stratford on Sunday.

Marvin McCurdy Mrs Houston Ansell Cottonwood Stratford

Pennington sisters visit Ada with Amos Roberts kin

Mrs. Inez Pennington and Mrs. Clariece Pennington shopped in Ada Thursday and spent time with the Amos Roberts family. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Bradley called on Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Mc Curdy Wednesday night.

Inez Pennington Clariece Pennington Ada Amos Roberts Phillip Bradley M. D. McCurdy

Mrs Cressie McKinney and Jerry Return Home

Mrs Cressie McKinney and Jerry returned home Wednesday from Norman where they had been visiting Mr and Mrs Nolan Pass and son for a week.

Mrs. S. H. Muncy Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs. S. H. Muncy was released from the hospital Tuesday and has begun recovering at home after a brief confinement. She is reported to be progressing nicely.

S. H. Muncy

Cheryl Melton and grandfather engage in Ada business

Cheryl Melton accompanied by her grandfather transacted business in Ada Saturday, reflecting local commerce activity captured in the report.

Cheryl Melton Ada

Mr and Mrs J C Martins Visit Wednesday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs J C Martin were noted as visiting Wednesday afternoon. The brief item records their social visit with no additional context or details.

Mrs. Cox and Randy Visit Ada Friends

Mrs. Gela Cox and Randy of Ada spent Friday with Mrs. Estella Cox and Beverly, enjoying a social visit.

Gela Cox Randy Ada Estella Cox Beverly

Lee Nickell and Son Visit Brumleys in Kerman

Lee Nickell and his son James Lee of Kerman California spent Monday calling on Mr and Mrs S B Brumley during a social visit to the community home.

Lee Nickell James Lee Kerman, Calif S. B. Brumley

Mrs Anita Harbour Visits Oklahoma City Friends

Mrs. Anita Harbour spent the weekend visiting friends in Oklahoma City and called on Aldy Robbins, who remains hospitalized there.

Anita Harbour Oklahoma City Aldy Robbins

Ada Shoppers Include Mrs Cornell McKinleys and Thomas

Mrs. Glen Cornell, Mr. and Mrs. Luther McKinley and Mrs. Euma Thomas were seen shopping in Ada on Monday.

Glen Cornell Luther McKinley Euma Thomas Ada

Pennington and Maddox Visit Grandparents Monday

Vineta Pennington and Manley Charlies Maddox spent Monday with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Maddox.

Vineta Pennington Manley Charlies Maddox Mrs J. E. Maddox

Election Held Here on July 3 With 99 Ballots Cast

The election took place here on July 3 and Vaness reported a good turnout. A total of 95 ballots were cast plus 4 absentee ballots, totaling 99 votes.

Vaness

Welden Swigart Family Arrives for Mooreland Visit

Mr and Mrs Welden Swigart and their children Larry Ronnie and Suzanne of Mooreland arrived Thursday to spend a few days with relatives and enjoy local sights.

Mrs. Welden Swigart Larry, Ronnie Suzanne Mooreland

Townsend Visit Across States

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Townsend of Hobbs New Mexico and Mr. and Mrs. Lon Townsend of Fort Townsend California visited Mr. and Mrs. Ted Cox and Beverly last week.

Ray Townsend Hobbs, N. M Lon Townsend Fort Towsen Calif Ted Cox Beverly

Mr and Mrs Henry Little Visit Violet Nelson in Valley View

Mr Henry Little and Mrs Henry Little visited Violet Nelson in Valley View. The small encounter highlights community ties and local visiting customs.

Mrs. Henry Little Violet Nelson Valley View

Ardmore visitor spends week with Pennington Kin

Joe Waters of Ardmore stayed with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Little Mr. and Mrs. Claude Pennington of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. D N Pennington and Harrell Gene Pennington on Saturday night after a week with relatives.

Joe Waters Ardmore Mrs Henry Little

Poseys Visit McCurdys in Torrance California

Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Posey of Torrance California visited Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McCurdy on Thursday.

Aubrey Posey Torrance, Calif Marvin McCurdy

Mrs Griffiths and relatives visit San Antonio

Mrs Johnnie Griffiths along with Barbara and Belinda travel to San Antonio for two weeks to visit Mr and Mrs Mac Munson and family. Mrs Munson formerly Emma Griffiths.

Johnnie Griffiths Barbara Belinda San Antonio Mac Munson Munson Emma Griffiths

Lankow Family Returns Home to Cardiff Calif

Mr and Mrs Charles Lankow and daughter Lynn depart Tuesday for Cardiff California after a month visit with Mrs Lankow’s parents Mr and Mrs Marvin Hamblin in town.

Charles Lankow Lynn Cardiff Calif

McCurdy Family Weekends Visit Noted in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Melvin McCurdy and daughters Linda and Donna of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy.

Melvin McCurdy Linda Donna Oklahoma City Marvin McCurdy

Mr and Mrs Henry Little and Joe Watters Visit Oklahoma City

Mr Henry Little Mrs Little and Joe Watters visited friends in Oklahoma City on Sunday according to local social notes.

Henry Little Joe Watters Oklahoma City

Ada visitors share watermelon at Pennington home

Mr and Mrs Amos Roberts and family of Ada visited Mr and Mrs D N Pennington and Harrell Gene Saturday night. They enjoyed a feast of ice cold watermelon. Mrs Frank James called on Inez Pennington Saturday morning. Mr and Mrs Donald Jones of Tulsa spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Frank James.

Amos Roberts Ada D. N. Pennington Harrell Gene Frank James Inez Pennington Donald Jones Tulsa

James Family Attends Sulphur Church Camp Meeting

Mr and Mrs J C James and family Frank James and Patsy Ruth McClure traveled to Sulphur for the Fourth of July to attend the Church of Christ camp meeting.

J. C. James Frank James Patsy Ruth McClure Church of Christ Camp Meeting

Pennington Family Outing and Ada Visit Notes

Mr and Mrs Avery Pennington and Fleeta Joyce of Lawton joined Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue and Ray of Ada and Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Harrell Gene for a Fourth of July gathering. Lottie McClure of Ada visited Mrs Frank James and Neville Pennington and Marvin McCurdy went to Atoka on business Monday.

Avery Pennington Fleeta Joyce Lawton Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue Ray Ada Neville Pennington Harrell Gene Alva Pennington Lottie McClure Frank James Marvin McCurdy Atoka

Sunday Visit by Mrs. Bonnie Farmer and Family

Mrs Bonnie Farmer and children and Miss Billie Ray Farmer visited Mr and Mrs Frank James on Sunday continuing family ties in the community.

J. C. James Bonnie Farmer Billie Ray Farmer Frank James

Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Harrell Gene visit Penningtons

Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Harrell Gene spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs W A Pennington.

Neville Pennington Harrell Gene Mrs W. A. Pennington

Local visits include Thompson and Phillips in Oklahoma City

Mrs R B Thompson and Mrs C H Phillips of Oklahoma City spent Friday with Mr and Mrs Tom Burch. Jerry McKinney spent Monday with Mrs Dorothy Gray and family of Ada.

R. B. Thompson C. H. Phillips Oklahoma City Tom Burch Jerry McKinney Dorothy Gray Ada

Duncan Visitors Stay With Snipes Family

Mr and Mrs Corky Snipes and family from Duncan are visiting Mr and Mrs O F Snipes and Wanda.

Corky Snipes Duncan Mrs. O. F. Snipes Wanda

Ada Monday Transacts Business in Ada

Ada Monday reports Dale Melton conducted business in Ada on Monday.

Nelsons Visit Daughter in Valley View Hospital

Mr and Mrs Charlie Nelson visit their daughter Violet who is confined at Valley View Hospital after major surgery last week She is progressing nicely and improving since the operation.

Charlie Nelson Violet Valley View Hospital

McClure Family Returns Visit from California

Mr and Mrs Dick McClure and family, once residents here now living in California, are visiting friends and relatives in the community.

Dick McClure California

Austell Hortons Visit Oklahoma City Friends

Mr and Mrs Austell Horton of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with the Tom Burchettes.

Mr. and Mrs. Austell Horton Oklahoma City Tom Burches

Stratford Shoppers Tour With Crawford Cox and Beverly

Mr and Mrs J P Crawford Mrs Ted Cox and Beverly visited Stratford on Monday for a shopping outing.

J. P. Crawford Ted Cox Beverly Stratford

Horsleys and Camerons Visit in Lindsay Wednesday

Claude Horsley visited Mr and Mrs Paul Cameron and Claudie along with Mr and Mrs Ralph Horsley Jim Jan and Gary in Lindsay on Wednesday.

Claude Horsley Paul Cameron Claudie Ralph Horsley Jim Jan Gary Lindsay

Visits Link Stratford Friends Across States

Mr and Mrs Tom Burch visited Mr and Mrs Homer Strickland in Stratford Monday after Mrs Anita Harbour spent Wednesday in Oklahoma City with friends. Sonny McKinney is visiting Mrs Cressie McKinney and Jerry this week.

Tom Burch Mrs Homer Strickland Stratford Anita Harbour Oklahoma City Sonny McKinney Cressie McKinney Jerry

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cloveter Richardson Lula Richardson Et al Anna Louise Clark Richardson Polly Richardson Watters Stephen Richardson Orichardson Martha Guilford Nee Richardson Rufus Richardson Towit Range Patsey Richardson Abe Holloway Busby, Stanfield, Busby & Deaton Attorneys A. W. Trice Board OF County Commissioners OF Ideal Cement Company 14Th Street Klahoma Board of County Commissioners Bob Austell Ray Goodwin George Sparkman King & Wadlington, Attorneys TY Far Ethel C Simpson Section Range 7 Andy Brown Verna Summers Raymond Summers Allutucys W. M. Huddleson Richard . Walker Simpson Mite UV C. A. Parker Busby, Stanfield, Busby & Denton, Attorneys For Plaintiff Amanda T. Whisenhunt E. W. Whisenhunt F. W. Whisenhunt Lawrence H. Green East Main Cora Crow Administratrix Mrs. Swigart Mrs. Gasaway Joe West Dumas, Tex Rosen Warmath Frank Rogers S. L. Burns Paducah, Ky Dean McCauley Polly McCauley J. B. King Bunny Rogers Latta Bunny Stanley Steve Hobart Rita Dan Tom Poole Manhattan Beach Darwin Bumpers Tom County OF Pontotoc Said Payton W. Simpkins Daisy M. Simpkins Administratiix Daisy Simpkins King and Wadlington West 12Th St King & Wadlington Carroll Oil, Inc Buck Gilmore, Et al Nash Orin Phillips Vaness News W. T. Galaway Thomas E. Carmichael Lawrence H Green Vera Lee Wright H. F. Mathis Mary E. Buchanan Jeanette Ramer For and M. Broadrick Harold Freeman J. W. Kirkes Renta Vee Ada Mrs. Dale Melton J. C. Martin Claude Pennington Dale Melton
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