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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1954

Page

11

District Court Notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma Case

Legal notice lists parties including C R Smith Roy V Smith FE W Blain Hazel Clark administratrix of the estate Viola Hodges McAfee deceased Lee Hodges Robert Hodges H P Garrison Joe Lee Garrison Mary Ann Baker nee Garrison Padre Smith Lee Hodges Alfred Hodges Carlton Hodges Gray Beat1 Corporation L Smith Boyd Troup and Trudy Troup in a Pontotoc County district court action.

Pontotoc County State OF Oklahoma C. R. Smith Roy V. Smith FE. W Blain Hazel Clark Viola Hodges McAfee Lee Hodges Robert Or R B. Hodges H. P. Garrison Joe Lee Garrison Mary Ann Baker Garrison Padre Smith Lee Hodges Alfred Hodges Carlton Hodges Graybeat1 Corporation L. . Smith Boyd Troup Trudy

Public Notice of Divorce Suit and Estate Hearing Ada OK

Defendant C S Tow er is sued for divorce by Hazel Towler with a final response due by August 25 1954. Also notice is given for Gail Lea Bowser executrix to file final account for the Bowser estate and appear July 14 1954 to settle distribution and heirship in Pontotoc County Oklahoma.

State OF Oklahoma J. Lee Hodges Allen Hodges Caleb Allen Hodges Gladys Hodges Garrison District Court Pontotoc County Pontotec County Oklahoma Su Uentiy Allen Hodges Ponotoc State of Maude C. Burris Ada Totoc County C. A. Burris McArthur & Orton Attorneys Joyce Raye Boyles Joyce Raye Boyles Hughes Joyce Raye Hughes Ed Granger Elizabeth Ross C. S. Tower Hazel Towler B. L. Bowser Bruce L. Bowser Ereby Gail Lea Bowser J. Tal Crawford Jesse Bond Towit Wiliam H. Pine William H. Pine Anna Marie Schreiber Fred J. Schreiber Faye Laird Zoe Laird

Smiths and Diane Return From Pittsburg Fishing Trip

Mr and Mrs Walter Smith and Diane returned from a fishing trip near Pittsburg Monday afternoon.

Walter Smith Diane Pittsburg

Latta welcomes Blansett family to vacant Cummings home

Mr and Mrs Joe Blansett and their children of Ada are newcomers to Latta community, moving into the residence recently vacated by Mr and Mrs O B Cummings last week.

Joe Blansett Ada Latta O. B. Cummings

Orebaughs Visit Carlsbad Texas Relative Family

Mr and Mrs Barry Orebaugh and their children spent the weekend in Carlsbad Texas visiting her brother and family Mr and Mrs Afton Duyck.

Barry Orebaugh Carlsbad, Texas Afton Duyck

Saturday Guests of Mr and Mrs Bunny Rogers

Saturday afternoon visitors included Dee Rogers and Caroline from Dumas Texas and W G Orton with Charles and Barbara from Bartlesville to join Mr and Mrs Bunny Rogers and their children.

Bunny Rogers Dee Rogers Caroline Dumas, Texas W. G. Orton Charles Barbara Bartlesville

Morgan Walker Family Guests of Brantleys in Tishomingo

Mr and Mrs Morgan Walker and family of Tishomingo were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Wesley Brantley and family.

Morgan Walker Tishomingo Wesley Brantley

Kerr Family Return From St Louis Trip

Mr and Mrs Robert Kerr and their sons David and John returned Friday from a trip to St Louis.

Robert Kerr and Sons David and John St. Louis

George couple head to Tulsa for weekend visit

Lee and Jan George travel to Tulsa on Friday to spend the weekend with their aunt Miss Grace George.

Lee Jan George Tulsa Miss Grace George

Verbie Welch Visiting Son and Family

Mrs. Verbie Welch is visiting her son and family Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Welch.

Mrs Verbie Welch H. D. Welch

Rogers Visit Family At Patterson House

Mr and Mrs Frank Rogers visited in the R H Patterson home Sunday.

Mrs Frank Rogers R. H. Patterson

McNinch Family Touring Texas and New Mexico

Mr and Mrs Leo McNinch and their family are on vacation visiting relatives in Texas and sightseeing in parts of New Mexico during this week.

Leo McNinch Texas New Mexico

McKinley Family Sunday Visit Reported

Visitors at the W. L. McKinley home on Sunday included his brothers Mr and Mrs Leo McKinley of Sulphur Mitchell McKinley of Tucson Arizona and his daughters Mrs Marvin Briggs and family and Mr and Mrs Glen Cornell.

W. L. McKinley Leo McKinley Mitchell McKinley Tucson Ariz Marvin Briggs Glen Cornell

Ice Cream Social Guests Named From City Families

Visitors at the A. J. Mc Cullar home for homemade ice cream Saturday night included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Davis and son of Oklahoma City, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Childers and daughter of Ada, and Mrs. Herman Miller with her children.

A. J. McCullar Clarence Davis Oklahoma City C. E. Childers Ada Herman Miller Joe Blansett Luther Soloman Raybert Soloman Nid

Desert State Guests Honor Hood Family in Clifton Visit

From the Desert State Mr and Mrs Jim Holloway and girls of Clifton Arizona were Sunday night guests of Mr and Mrs T S Hood and Ann.

Jim Holloway Clifton, Ariz T. S. Hood Ann G. C. Holloway Jack Spurlock Levy Covington Maxwell Bill Holloway Dave Holloway

Torrance Visitor Reports Mild Weather Here

Mrs Frank McClain of Torrance California visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J W Hood notes Torrance had a much warmer spell here two weeks ago they slept under three blankets now the weather seems perfect by contrast she says.

Frank McClain Torrance Calif J. W. Hood

Mrs Wilma Atckson Injures Leg Mowing Lawn

Mrs Wilma Atckson sustained a leg injury after running over an iron pipe with a power mower while mowing the lawn. The incident occurred during routine yard work and required medical attention.

Wilma Atckson

Krause Family Visits Howard Family in Wewoka

Mr and Mrs Dick Krause and their family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Lee Howard of Wewoka in a social gathering full of friendly greetings and shared memories.

Dick Krause Mrs Lee Howard Wewoka

Potter Family Holiday Visit To Butler Household

Mr and Mrs John Potter and their son Jeffrey spent the holidays visiting Mrs Potter's parents Mr and Mrs B C Butler in Sallisaw Oklahoma during the festive period.

John Potter Jeffrey B. C. Butler Sallisaw

Davenport Family Holiday Visit Highlights

Mr and Mrs James Danley and daughter Phyllis of Davenport spent the holidays visiting her parents Mr and Mrs C E Brady Linda and Charles of Latta and other area relatives.

James Danley Phyllis Davenport C. E. Brady Linda Charles Latta

Thomas Family Arrives for Two Weeks Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Thomas and Dwayne arrive from Borger Texas for a two weeks vacation with Mrs. Thomas mother Mrs. Minnie Miller and other relatives here.

A. C. Thomas Dwayne Borger, Texas Mrs. Thomas Minnie Miller

Ladies Came To Dinner Hosts Share Sunday Meal

Mrs. F. E. Duncan and Mrs. Sadie Haggard of Worstell visited Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower for a Sunday dinner, the social gathering noted in the local column.

F. E. Duncan Sadie Haggard of Worstell W. H. Hightower Homer Brittain Ada Gracie Hayes

Coopers Spend Few Days in Ada

The E. K. Coopers are spending a few days in Ada. Individual activities or purposes are not detailed in the fragment.

E. K. Coopers Ada

Funeral Attendees Pay Final Respects to Mrs Webb

Janni Wilhite of Oklahoma City joined her grandmother Mrs Flora Wilhite of Latta and relatives Mrs Mearl Wilhite Miss Mary Creech and Charles Creech of Oklahoma City at the Ada funeral of Mrs Mary Addie Webb.

Janni Wilhite Oklahoma City Flora Wilhite Latta

McNairs and Turners Share Week in Houston Texas

Mr and Mrs Billy Joe McNair and Lana visited Houston Texas with Mr and Mrs Woodrow Turner and family and Mr and Mrs David Turner and family Mrs Vina Turner returned home with the McNairs after an extended visit in Texas

Billy Joe McNair Lana Houston Texas Woodrow Turner David Turner Vina Turner the McNairs Exas

Miller Visited in Wynnewood Home Last Week

Clifford Dale Miller was hosted by L. J. Crawford at the Crawford residence in Wynnewood during the past week.

Clifford Dale Miller L. J. Crawford Wynnewood

Illness Update on John Graham Son of A L Graham

John Graham son of Mr and Mrs A L Graham has been ill with a virus infection this past week but shows some improvement.

John Graham A. L. Graham

Morris Memorial Baptist Church reorganizes as Gipson named counselor

The RA group at Morris Memorial Baptist Church Latta reorganizes and Sylvester Gipson takes the role of counselor replacing Charles Bigham who notes he has more church duties than he can continue. Bigham remains active as Intermediate Boys Sunday School teacher junior department training union director church treasurer and a deacon.

Morris Memorial Baptist Church Latta Sylvester Gipson Charles Bigham

Mrs Herman Miller Hosts Stanley Party Evening

Mrs Herman Miller entertained friends with a Stanley hostess party Friday night. Games were played and prizes awarded to the winners. Refreshments served to fifteen guests.

Herman Miller Frinds

Duckworth Family Weekend Visit With Daughters

Mr Earl Duckworth and Mrs Duckworth of Enid spent the weekend with their daughters Willa and Mary sharing family time and gathering details from the trip.

Mrs. Earl Duckworth of Enid Willa and Mary

Mrs Murray Improves After Hospital Stay

Mrs Wilma Roberts spent days with her mother Mrs J W Murray in Valley View Hospital where she is recovering from a serious operation. She is reported to be improving and hopes for a quick recovery. Mrs Murray resides in the Gaar Corner Community.

Murray Wilma Roberts J. W. Murray Valley View Hospital Gaar Corner

Visit in Denison Highlights Local Guests

Granville Roberts and Joy Roberts Jr. are visiting in Denison Texas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Tomlin.

Granville Roberts Joy Roberts Jr Denison Texas Mrs Wayne Tomlin

Cook Family Visit Noted During Weekend

T. M. Cook visited with his mother Mrs. Ruth Cook this weekend, sharing time and family news in a quiet hometown gathering.

T. M. Cook Mrs Ruth Cook

Glen Johnson Returns Home From Oklahoma City Hospital

Glen Johnson was happy to return home Sunday from a hospital in Oklahoma City. He is feeling fine.

Glen Johnson Oklahoma City

Duycks Return From Tennessee Family Reunion

Mr and Mrs Basil Duyck returned Tuesday night from a vacation in Tennessee. They attended a family reunion with over 30 relatives present. Many were childhood playmates of Mrs Duyck whom she had not seen for years. Relatives came from several states to the old Tennessee hometown for the reunion.

Basil Duyck Tennessee Duyck Old Tennessee Bunny Rogers Rae Thompson Stonewall Latta Wilson Lightning Ridge

Back From Broken Arrow State Church Convention

David, Anna Jean and Gwendo Lyn Golden returned home Sunday night from Broken Arrow where they attended a state convention of the Church of God of Prophecy.

Broken Arrow David Anna Jean Gwendolyn Golden Church of God of Prophecy

Arizona visitor Dorothy Johnson in Glen Johnson home

Dorothy Johnson of Arizona visits the Glen Johnson home this week staying as a guest and touring the area.

Dorothy Johnson Arizona Glen Johnson

Bus Driver Takes New Vanoss Bus From Richmond

Clifford Miller traveled to Richmond Indiana to bring back a new school bus for Vanoss school. He will drive the vehicle to its destination and join the Vanoss district fleet.

Clifford Miller Richmond Ind Vanoss

Homecoming planned at Wilson Church for Labor Day weekend

Reunions and travel arrangements take center stage as Wilson residents plan a Homecoming at Wilson Church on September 5 during the Labor Day holiday. Reminders urge planning, while locals discuss voting changes and nearby Lightning Ridge. July Fourth visitors join Latta families in Muskogee.

Wilson Community Wilson Church

Rev Pat Landrum Spends Night at Brumley Home

Reverend Pat Landrum spent Saturday night in the S. B. Brumley residence, according to a brief local notice.

Pat Landrum S. B. Brumley

Lewis Holland Spends Weekend with Hollands Parents

Lewis Holland spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Hollands, enjoying family time and bonding at their home.

Lewis Holland Mrs Ezra Hollands

Birthday Picnic Aggregates Haskins and Hood Kin in Sulphur

A Sulphur Sunday birthday picnic brought together Earlin Haskins and granddaughter Ann Hood with relatives including Diana Holloway and Judy Krause visiting Donna Kaye Scott. Other locals welcomed visitors from Ada and Clifton Arizona, while a family reunion gathered G C Holloway and kin. Kenneth Dean Cooper is mentioned among attendees.

Earlin Haskins Diana T. S. Hood Ann William Earl Haskins Ada H. C. Hood Johnnie Jean Virginia Holloway Ann Hood

Cape Couple Complete Concrete Storm Cellar

Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape finished a new concrete storm cellar, marking a practical home improvement project completed.

Mrs A. L. Cape

Visitors at Mrs. Bennett Home Including Rankins Crawleys Pedersons

Mrs. Ola Rankin and Mrs. Nettie Rankin of Galey visited Mrs. J. G. Bennett on Sunday along with Mr. and Mrs. Allen Crawley and family of Ada and Mrs. Corine Pederson and children of Vanoss.

J. G. Bennett Ola Rankin Nettie Rankin Galey Allen Crawley Ada Corine Pederson Vanoss

Joe Cowden Dies at 87 Long Dairyman of Ada

Joe A. Cowden, 87, died at his home on Route 2 Ada after a long illness following a stroke last summer. A Gainesville Missouri marriage to Mamie Ebriie in 1899 began a life as a leading local dairyman, moving to Ada in 1920 and later to the present home northwest of town as the airport was built. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Smith Funeral Home.

Joe Cowden Joe A. Cowden Ada Smith Funeral Home Mr. Cowden Gainesville Mamie Ebriie Cit Oe Pets

Kitchen arithmetic for bread crumb topping

A home baking tip explains covering a 10 by 6 by 2 inch dish with buttered bread crumbs. It calls for crumbs from three slices of bread and three tablespoons of melted butter.

Park Visit and Neighborly Gatherings Reported

Neth and Rebbeca went swimming at Lea's Park Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs Clyde Boyd visited Mr and Mrs Austell Cassidy of Wilson Saturday night.

Neth Rebbeca Lea’s Park Clyde Boyd Mrs. Austell Cassidy Wilson

Local families install new home cooling systems

The Karl Tilleys and the T. S. Hoods adopt updated cooling systems for their homes, signaling a shift toward improved comfort and energy efficiency.

Karl Tilleys T. S. Hoods

Lawrence Pair Visits Clyde Boyd Couple Thursday

Mr and Mrs Dewey Brinlee of Lawrence and Alvin Tittworth visited Mr and Mrs Clyde Boyd Thursday night.

Dewey Brinlee Lawrence Alvin Tittworth Mrs Clyde Boyd

Ada resident visits Hood family on Thursday

Sue Hood of Ada spent Thursday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Hood and Jerry.

Sue Hood Ada Mrs. M. C. Hood Jerry

Holloways Visit Clifton Family on Vacation

Mr and Mrs Dave Holloway and their children of Clifton Arizona are spending two weeks visiting Mr and Mrs G C Holloway.

Dave Holloway Clifton, Arizona G. C. Holloway

Mr and Mrs Jim Besson Family Visit Tulsa on Business

Mr and Mrs Jim Besson and family made a business trip to Tulsa Saturday.

Jim Besson Tulsa

Reverend Appleton Visits Ada Smiths Thursday

Reverend Vincent B. Appleton, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Ada, spent Thursday afternoon visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Smith.

Vincent B. Appleton Trinity Baptist Church of Ada J. K. Smith

Also Mentioned on This Page

South Broadway Oklahoma Tax Commission Are Holloway C. A. Parker G. C. Wallace Plaintiffs Roff General Fund Nnescom c Amnnecce Kiainanaianaaitatle Beeaeenor Governing Board Pontotoc Rofs W. W. Price K. Bob Bunyard Carl Stewart Oae Joyce Raye Hug Abe Holloway W. M. Huddleson Kerr, Lambert, Conn & Roberts County Bee McArthur & Orton Attorneys For Executrix S's. NW King & Wadlington H. W. Careen Melvina Johnson Township 4 North Range 4 Claude V. Thompson County OF Said Selina Wesley WM. J. A. Johnson Oil & Gas Division Wgng Land Offic Thomas J. Lee Annie Isabelle Brown Gg Wadlington West 12Th Imuticlmet Deceas A. W. Trice Zoe Ae McArthur & Orton Lattn News Vaness C. Miller N. M Borger T. H. McDonald and Sons Tommy Muskogee Jerry Stegall Elmer Barnes Leon Cecil Duncan Bebee News By Lorene Scott Judy Krause Donna Kaye Scott Coy Booth Paul Duncan Bobby Hudson Vernon Scaff George Ross Bobby Allen Arkansas Rosses Bertie Jones Oil Center Phyllis Hayes Kenneth Dean Cooper Cool Dip E. K. Cooper Ken Plymouth Cambridge BUICK FORD Chevrolet DODGE Richardson Buick Company The National Geographic Society Ray Goodwin J. D. Garr James F. Haning Glen C. Collins State Auditor SS. J. Shaw James E. Berry Aes Lake Texoma Pennington Creek Foley Tishomingo Dam P. O. Box
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