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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1955
Page
9
Tract descriptions from Section 35 Township 3 North Range 7 East are listed with legal markers and ownership notes. The document is signed by Are Holloway Court Clerk Pontotoc County and filed by McArthur and Orton attorneys for plaintiffs dated 7-14-31.
Final account of Annie Smotichey executrix of Selina Wesley estate filed for distribution and discharge. Hearing scheduled by Pontotoc County Court Ada Oklahoma at 10:00 a.m. to determine heirs and pay attorney fees. Also notice by publication to numerous heirs and defendants in related quiet title action over Pontotoc County real estate.
In the county court of Pontotoc County Oklahoma, Mae Felkins as administratrix of N. D. Felkins deceased, requests all creditors to present claims with vouchers to Lawrence H. Green, attorney, Ada Oklahoma at 10212 East Main within four months, or claims will be barred. Dated July 11 1955.
Charles E Thompson and Justine Thompson publish notice they will file within 30 days in Pontotoc County District Court an application under 11 OSA for vacation of all streets and alleys described in Fairmount Addition Ada including Hilltop Avenue south of 21st Street and the alley between Blocks 11 and 12. The owners note the plat was dedicated April 23 1910 and filed in Pontotoc County. They state the vacation will not affect other parts of the addition and will be replatted into larger lots as part of a development plan.
Mr and Mrs Troy Miller attended a fish fry at the home of their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Bob Crowder of Ada. Mr and Mrs Pod Law were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs J W Law and Max. Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden and Ruby visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Ben Magar of Stratford. Mr Magar is an uncle of Mrs Frank Dryden.
Mrs. Ray Lamb of Summers Chapel and Bud Dryden hosted visitors Sunday evening. Stratford guests Mr. Jake Chandler and sons visited Fred Gray and family Monday night. W N Isaacs and Dayne stopped by Dryden Wednesday morning. Alene Anderson and granddaughter Patsy Heaps with Jerry Pennington joined J W Law’s family Friday.
While en route home, a pair of travelers paused in Stratford to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jess Morris, sharing hospitality and a brief rest in their hometown stopover.
Mrs Pearl Gray and her two sons spent Tuesday in Stratford visiting her sister Mrs Jake Chandler.
Ruby attended a singing convention at the Free Will Baptist Church in Stratford on Sunday evening. The event drew local residents for an evening of hymns and communal song.
Mr and Mrs Ray Dryden and family of Lawrence visited the homes of Glen and Ruby Dryden and Mr and Mrs Bud Dryden on Wednesday, sharing time with relatives in a local gathering.
Mrs Elma Law and Max visited Friday night with Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden in a social gathering.
E. C. Cavener and H. R. spent Saturday night in Oklahoma City visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Little.
Mr and Mrs Johnnie Priest of Crockett California visited Mr and Mrs Fred Gray on Wednesday. Mrs Priest and Mrs Gray are sisters. Mr and Mrs P O Henson visited her brother Harrell Crawford north of Ada on Saturday evening. Miss Patricia Jackson of Gaar Corner visited from Wednesday through Sunday with her cousin Vineta Pennington.
Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller visited Mr. and Mrs. Willie Pierce on Wednesday. The two couples are siblings, as Mrs. Miller and Mr. Pierce are brother and sister.
Mr and Mrs M R Tucker and daughters of Galey and Mrs Ollie Tucker of Summers Chapel visit ed Mrs Clara Wood Wednesday evening.
W N Isaacs called on M D Edwards Thursday evening. Charlie Maddox of Pickett spent Thursday with his aunt Mrs Virgie Pennington. Mr and Mrs Jake Chandler and sons of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and sons Friday night. Those attending church Saturday night in Ada from this community were Mr and Mrs P O Henson and Florence Isaacs. Mr Mulheim called on Uncle Bud Dryden Thursday.
Mrs. Clara Wood spent Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bud Dryden, sharing a friendly afternoon in their home.
Mrs Mildred Clay Mrs Virgie Maddox and Vineta spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs J E Maddox of Gaar Corner helping Mrs Maddox prepare soup mixtures for canning and sharing kitchen tasks.
Mrs Mozelle Rogers and her daughter Patsy of Berkeley California came back to their home after spending the past month with her father E C Cavener.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray and family were supper guests of Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs and Doyne Thursday evening.
Jerry McKinney of Gaar Corner spent Monday with Harrell Gene Pennington, sharing time in the community.
Lorraine Pennington begins home papering and remodeling tasks. She plans updates to rooms, selecting new wallpaper and fixtures to refresh the interior.
Good Max Law spent Saturday evening with Alvie Miller and they were seen at Gaar Corner.
Mr and Mrs J W Law received word that their daughter Mrs Winona McCurtain of California is in a Pittsburgh California hospital Winona is a former resident of this area
Joy Roberts and her daughter Carolyn Roberts of Oil Center called on W N Isaacs Sunday morning to pay a social visit and discuss local affairs.
Mrs Clara Wood visited Mrs Verneice Dryden on Wednesday evening in a brief social call at the Dryden home.
Mr and Mrs Fred Gray Gary and Larry spent Saturday in Roff with Mr and Mrs Walter Wood and family.
In Pontotoc County District Court plaintiffs sue Clark and Cowden Drilling Corp and John B. Cowden for failure to diligently develop an oil and gas lease. Defendants must answer by August 25, 1955, or petition will be taken as true and judgment for cancellation entered. Attorneys Blevins and Raburn.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lamb and Mr. and Mrs. John Wood of Summers Chapel were supper guests of E. C. Cavener and H. R. Friday.
Mrs Maye Edwards visited Thursday evening with Mrs P O Henson. Earlier, on Wednesday, she spent time in Ada with Mrs Ethel Keef Mrs Aleta Law and John.
Butch Edwards of Galey Danny Edwards and Mrs Clareta Gray and children of Oil Center spent Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs and Doyne.
Mrs Mildred Clay spent Wednesday night with Mrs Clara Wood and Florence Isaacs according to a social note in the local column.
Elma Law and Max assist Mrs. Ann Hamblin with papering and painting as her daughter and family plan a month long visit. The Lankaws of Cardiff California husband Charles works in Delmar school system.
Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker and their daughters of Galey were supper guests of Mrs. Clara Wood on Friday evening.
Community members attended a pink and blue shower for Mrs John Wood of Summers Chapel on Friday. Attendees included Mrs Pearl Gray Mrs Verneice Dryden Mrs Clara Wood Miss Ruby Dryden and Florence Isaacs.
Mr and Mrs B B Jackson and family of Gaar Corner visited Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington and family Sunday for a dinner. The gathering included both families sharing a meal and conversation.
Miss Ruby Dryden spent Friday evening visiting with Mrs Mozelle Rogers at the home of E C Cavener.
Mr. and Mrs. Manley Maddox of Pickett visited with Mr. and Mrs. Milo Pennington on Thursday. The social call reflected community ties across local households.
Mr and Mrs Edmund Cavener and their sons of Ada spent Friday morning with his father before continuing to Colorado for a vacation.
Bert Gentry of Stratford suffered illness Sunday evening while Mrs Gentry has been ill for some time, reflecting a family health concern reported in this edition.
Mrs Lilly Miller learns her mother is hospitalized in Memphis Texas. Howard Wood visited the Mul heim boys on Sunday morning. Mrs Lilly Miller and Alvie and Clara shopped in Ada on Monday. Alvie Miller and the Farmer boys were seen in Stratford Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs J W Law were seen fishing in the Pennington tank Saturday evening and reported the outing as pretty good. Mrs Mildred Clay traveled to Byars on Friday to escort her mother in law Mrs E C Clay to Pauls Valley for a doctor visit.
The recent steady rainfall was gratefully received by residents and farmers alike. many credit the wet spell with easing drought concerns and boosting outdoor work after a dry stretch.
Mrs. Pearl Gray and her sons attended services at Free Will Baptist Church in Stratford. The morning message was delivered by Rev. Johnnie Priest of Crockett California, her brother-in-law.
Monday visitors included Melba Jackson daughter of Gaar Corner Mayrene Farmer Mildred Clay Dwade Isaacs and J A Patton of Oklahoma City were noted in the society column.
Mr and Mrs Bud Dryden visit Mrs Clara Wood and Mr and Mrs W N Isaacs and Doyne on Monday.
The Pickett Home Demonstration Club met in July with Mrs. Robert Helleland presiding. Mrs. Frank Lamirand led the meeting and Mrs. Sam McNair gave the devotional. Members and guests discussed groceries and food storage, with Miss Martha Mote presenting on reading food labels.
Weekend visitors joined Mr and Mrs Frank Lamirand and their children. The guests included Mr and Mrs Glenn Lamirand and their daughter Rita Ann from Pawnee, expanding the family gathering.
Over the weekend Mr and Mrs J H Bullock received visitors Mr and Mrs Atchley from Oklahoma City.
Mrs. Daisy Corvin honored her daughter Beverly Gayle with a party in Glenwood Park on Friday afternoon for Beverly's seventh birthday. About 30 children and several mothers attended with gifts for Beverly. games were played and prizes awarded. Ice cream cake and punch were served to attendees.
Mrs Rayburn Ritter was honored at a farewell courtesy coffee in Mrs Frank Lamirand's home. The Ritters plan to move to Fort Worth Texas where they have bought a suburban grocery. The HD club presented a gift and Ritter served two years as president of the Pickett club.
Barbara Bartee of Ada spent Saturday with Jo Ann and Linda Jaquess. The event centered on friendly visits and informal conversation among local residents.
Mr. and Mrs. A B Kilpatrick visited relatives Burley Kilpatrick and enjoyed a Sunday at Lincoln Park in Oklahoma City before returning home.
Mrs Verneice Dryden visited her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Magar of Oil Center Saturday evening. Doyne and Mrs Clara Wood went to Sulphur Sunday just driving.
Clara Miller spent the weekend in Ada with her sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Crowder.
Misses Melba Jackson of Gaar Corner and Mayrene Farmer spent Sunday with Mrs Mildred Clay.
Glen Wilfong of Bebee and James Colvin of Ada visited Mrs Mildred Clay Sunday evening.
Those visiting Sunday evening with Glen and Ruby Dryden were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dryden and family of Lawrence and Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Isaacs and Doyne.
Mrs Pearl Gray and her two sons visit her grandmother Mrs Her in a brief family outing noted in local society news. The stop highlights kinship ties and community social pages.
Guests including Mr and Mrs R Coble hosted a visit with H L Jaquess family. On Saturday evening Mr and Mrs Clyde Haskins and Mr and Mrs Stanley Bartee of Ada joined.
The Pickett MYF met at the church Wednesday at 7 p m with Laquita Losson in charge of the devotional period. Afterward the group traveled to Ada for skating and Wintersmith Park for a watermelon feast with attendees including Kay Tilley Mary Vanlandingham Philip Boles Jimmy Ross Dana Ross Buddie Dame Martha Biggs Hazel Biggs George Vanlandingham David Sutton Butch Sutton Tommy Johnson and Paul Sut Delton Sut
Mr and Mrs Roy Crowley of Stratford visited Mrs Tressie Kilpatrick on Wednesday and went fishing with no luck. Mr and Mrs H L Duffer of Ada visited with Mr and Mrs Royce Jaquess on Saturday evening. Sunday dinner guests at Roy and Stella Vogt included Mr and Mrs E B Cooper of Homer and Mr and Mrs Denver Flowers of Ada.
Mrs. E. J. McCause and Joyce Bittle visited in Stonewall Sunday with Gladys and Ernest Farr. Carolyn Jaquess celebrated her second birthday with a dinner at her grandparents Royce Jaquess home. Attending were her parents Bud and Helen Jaquess and Floyd and Wanda Robbins and Kay.
Mr and Mrs S L Lane of Seminole visited with Mrs E J McCause on Friday. The occasion noted a friendly social call between families in the community.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Robbins and Kay shared Sunday dinner with his parents Mr and Mrs Raymond Robbins in the Pecan Grove community.
A Friday night gathering at Martha and Hazel Biggs home featured visiting and games. Refreshments included cake and punch for a long list of attendees led by hostesses and guests such as Joe McDaniels Larry Cunningham Kay Tilley Tommy Johnson Mary Vanlandingham and others.
Mr and Mrs Walter Enloe and Jennifer came back home on Wednesday from Tucson Arizona where they attended the funeral of Frank Eames their brother in law.
Bill and Elizabeth McNair of Ada enjoyed a Sunday dinner with his parents Mr and Mrs Sam McNair on his birthday as the family marked the occasion at home.
John Tinsley son of Mr and Mrs Dale Tinsley Ada is spending a few days visiting his grandparents Mr and Mrs R B Tinsley.
Mr and Mrs Pike Hogue and grandson Kelly of Firebaugh California visit sister Mrs H G Gore and his brothers and sisters in law Mr and Mrs Lee Cross and Mr and Mrs Edgar Cross during a family gathering with Helen Clifford reporting.
H. G. Gore and Mrs. D. R. Clifford with their children visited Mrs. Donald Brooks in Ada this Sunday.
Charles Leader and B D Young visit home for a few days. Mr and Mrs Lee Cross of Centraloma called on his niece Mrs D R Clifford Monday.
Edgar Cross of Centraloma visited his niece Mrs. D. R. Clifford and Mr. Clifford on Monday.
Mr and Mrs Bobby Page of Fayetteville Arkansas are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston in town for a family visit and time with relatives.
Patsy Fortner and Helen Clifford stayed Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brooks in Ada, attending a social visit and sharing leisure time with the hosts.
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