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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1963
Page
6
Multiple notices filed in Pontotoc County Oklahoma courts including a divorce petition in district court against Buster Wayne Patty due August 15 1963 and a final accounting hearing for Minnie E Simpson estate set for July 31 1963 in Ada Oklahoma along with a county land sale by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners.
Legal notice in Pontotoc County Court for guardian ship of minor Tom R Norris Jr details land descriptions and local visits. The page also lists community notices including dissolution of Oklahoma Machine and Supply Co and numerous local visitations and family events in Ada Stratford and surrounding areas.
C A Walker of Oklahoma warns Harve Clyde Lonnie Alvis George and Pearl Walker heirs and all interested parties that property in Pontotoc County was sold for 1956 taxes on November 4 1957. Redemption within 60 days from service or first publication is required or a tax deed will be issued to Walker as holder of the tax sale certificate.
Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to the north 95 feet of lots 2 and 3 in block 30 Commercial Addition Allen Oklahoma. Defendants must answer by August 30 1963 or the petition will be taken as true and title quieted in plaintiffs. Also notice to creditors to present claims against Mollie M. Smith deceased by November 11 1963 or they are barred. G H Lancaster administrator Denton Gassaway West Ada Oklahoma July 9 1963.
Virginia Dryden Pryor spent Monday night with Vineta Pennington. Sunday evening visitors to the Milo Pennington home included Mr and Mrs Ray Dryden and family Miss Ruby Dryden Mrs Lorraine Pennington Donnie and Bobbi and Mrs Verniece Dryden. Several locals called at Opal Ward’s store and nearby homes during the week with people from Shawnee Muskogee Tecumseh and Ada seen visiting and frequenting Ward’s grocery and Valley View Hospital.
Elmore and Stratford residents attended a birthday supper for Miss Mina Ruth Elmore on Saturday evening. Several local families joined in the gathering, sharing news of relatives and recent travels as they recount long separations.
Mrs Elma Law Miss Rita Jackson and Mrs Pat Law shopped in Ada on Tuesday. Mrs Virgie Pennington called on Mrs Verneice Dryden on Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Ray Dryden left Tuesday morning to visit her folks in Oklahoma City before returning to Pryor Their two older children Charlie and Theressia joined for the rest of the trip Jackie stayed behind due to work Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker Mr and Mrs Robert Sanders and son spent the weekend in Houston with Bether Tucker and family.
Mrs Clariece Pennington and Karl Wade visit Mildred Melton and Cheryl. Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue Roy Ada visit Neville Pennington and Karl Wade. Bessie Bradley visits Vonda Dees. Alma Maddox visits Inex Pennington. Ardmore guests visit J C Martin. Bryan Taylor family visit J C Maddox. Recent guests include Acie Harrell and Konospki families.
Pennington and Penningtons with Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade are listed among visitors. Mike Martin of Ahloso spent Saturday night with his grandparents Mr and Mrs J C Martin.
Miss Rita Jackson visited Mis ses LaVanna and Phnaughn Mc Daniels Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Mitchell and children from Oklahoma City and others spent Thursday at Sulphur. Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Davis and family from Fort Worth were Sunday guests of Henry Little. Carl Wallrath of Miami, Fla., joined them. Fletcher and Wanda Snipes hosted recent guests Mrs Bobbye Gardner and Mrs Hazel Randall with children from Duncan.
Mrs and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda visited Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniel in Alves LaVanna and Phnaughn. The Johns spent eight days. Numerous relatives from Los Alamitos Bakersfield Dallas Long Beach and Stratford spent time with Ada residents. Debrief items note house guests and watermelon meals.
Mr and Mrs Dale Melton spent the weekend as guests at a resort in Ardmore. They were joined by her brother and his wife for the brief social gathering.
Tex, her sister and husband and son Mr and Mrs Paul and friends Jr and Mrs Paul Van Bebber Lindsay and Mr and Mrs Homer Melton Marcie and Carolyn Ardmore Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda were supper guests of Henry Dees Saturday night and family Oklahoma City spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Frank James and Olen They were joined by Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore and spent Monday in Atoka Miss Mary James visited Miss LaVanna McDaniels Sunday afternoon.
Corky Snipes Duncan spent Wednesday with Fletcher and Wanda Snipes. Henry Little visited his aunt and uncle Tom and Mrs Black in Stuart. Mrs. Cedell Phillips of Stonewall called on Leroy and Phaughn Mc Daniels. Phaughn returned home later. Vera Rambo and family from Byars visited Frank James and Olen Friday night.
Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda visited Mr and Mrs A O Sutton in Oil Center Sunday afternoon.
Claude Horsley and Mrs Mildred Melton and Cheryl visited Jim Morphew Jr and Debbie and Lloyd Morphew in Purcell Monday afternoon Ed Varnadore visited Ann Bradley Sunday afternoon Della James Monday morning Mrs Mildred Melton and Cheryl visited Lee Decker and Sybel Reed in Stratford Friday afternoon Mr and Mrs J C James visited Ed Varnadore Sunday afternoon Mr and Mrs Ben Ownbey and Charles Hart visited Marvin McCurdy Sunday Earl Marcum Stratford visited Claude Horsley Monday morning Mrs Lottie McClure and Patsy Ada and Ethel Varnadore visited Frank James Olen Sunday after visiting Fletcher and Wanda Snipes Thursday Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore visited L E Ballard Saturday afternoon Frank Gideons Del City was a recent guest of Frank James and Olen Mr and Mrs Jerry Robbins Lindsay visited Fletcher and Wanda Snipes Sunday Frank James visited Claude Horsley and Mrs Mildred Melton Monday.
Mrs Ed Varnadore and Frank James transacted business in Stratford on Monday in a local commerce matter.
Center Miss Vera Lanham Anders and Mrs. Margaret Boles of Pittsburg visited sister Mrs Rae Garrett and Dick Lanham in Texas. Dick Lanham died suddenly June 4 after travel to Austin Dallas and Fort Worth. Vera had prior visits with the Lanham family.
The report details numerous visits and gatherings around a church camp meeting. It notes Effie Morris visiting family in Modesto six weeks, Stella Garrett's illness easing, and various relatives from Shawnee Durant and Oklahoma City sharing meals and attending services. Bob Gray’s recovery is mentioned, with a focus on community fellowship and praising the camp meeting.
Mrs. Minnie Ellis of Ada visits Mrs. Marcie as mother in law. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Harrison and son Richard visit Mr. Addie Rowell in Chickasha. Rowell is Harrison's mother in law. Mrs. Pete Erwin and Odessa of Texas visit Z. C. Mitchel and sister Mrs. T. E. Howell in Ada this week. Mrs. Edna Blaxander of Ada visits brother J. C. Mitchel and family.
Mrs Sam Eva Pittman and her mother Mrs Tom Sorrels visited Mrs. Hot Spin A D concluding their social call with cordial chat and refreshments.
Nora Etchieson and Mrs. Tom Sorrells visit siblings and relatives including Virgil Sorrells. Cushmans spend weekend with Ned Davidson. Harris family from Blanco Tex visits Mrs. Johnson. W M A Rally at Oak Avenue Church features Miss Jaxie Short speaker and Ross and Rosf members attend. Bob Simpson ill. various local members attend events and doctor visits.
Mr and Mrs Lowel Laseman purchase lots in Ross and plan a new home expected to be completed in early fall. Fred Clifton acts as contractor with helpers Lee and Lowell Laseman assisting on the project.
Rev R B Helsell of Guthrie will serve as pastor for one year at the Worstell church. The article also lists visitors and gatherings including families visiting from Cape Cod Tulsa Abilene and Del City and a Winter smith Park picnic. Staff Sgt Calvin Hayes and family have moved from Cape Cod to Tinker Field Oklahoma City and will reside in Del City.
Mrs. James Duncan and Karen spent Saturday and Sunday in Tulsa attending the Church of God of Prophecy convention. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Wells and Billy returned Wednesday from a vacation in California. While there they visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ted Buskirk and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Buskirk of Almeda, Calif.
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