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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1971
Page
19
Viola Weatherly sues the heirs of Minnie B. Lillard and the State of Oklahoma for quieting title to property in Stonewall Pontotoc County. The case seeks a decree establishing the plaintiff as fee simple owner and barring all defendants from any interest. The notice requires answers by July 22, 1971.
In Pontotoc County District Court the petition for probate of Nora Roper deceased is set for hearing July 6 1971 at 10 AM in Ada Oklahoma. Executrix Sybil Collins named in the will is to appear without bond. The notice also records an auction of Alice Greenwood Cravatt estate real estate on July 9 1971 at 10 AM in Tishomingo to be sold cash upon court confirmation.
Creditors of MARY ANN McCLURE deceased must file claims with vouchers to Administrator J. O. Hensler at Lambert Roberts Jaques Attorneys Ada Oklahoma within two months of June 14 1971 or be forever barred. Administrator signature and attorney firm listed.
Emeline D. Cowling as executrix of the Rob ert Emmett Cowling estate presents sales returns for Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma real property with multiple parcels described and valued 16100 4600 1750 and seeks vacation and a new sale. The filing dated June 22 1971 is signed by District Judge Calvert L. Cannon.
Deaths listed include infant Eddie Dewayne Richey Stratford. Alma Maddox 62 Stratford. Herman McKinzie 82 Allen. Henry J. Bischied 73 Ada. Huey Johnson 74 Ada. William F. Brown 89 former Ada. Nancy Elizabeth Braselton 80. Funeral homes: Stratford Pickard Criswell Chapman. Died dates in June.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma plaintiffs seek to quiet title to land described as the East 20 acres of Lot 1 and the W half of NE quarter of NW quarter Section 7 Township 2N Range 4E. George Davis Smith seeks probate of Essie Jane Smith will and appointment as executor. notice to Hakin Christy full-blood Choctaw and all unknown claimants. Hearing set July 6 1971 at 10:00 AM in Ada Oklahoma District Court.
Ada D A V Chapter No 40 in Ada installed 1971 72 officers including Commander Hubert Williams First Vice Banks Fowler Second Vice James Baldwin Third Vice Luther Clifton Chaplain George Archer Adjutant Samuel McCoy Service Officer Orval L Landis V D Joel Sheppard Sergeant at Arms Gerald Johnson.
In Ada Oklahoma on 24th day of May Calvert L Cannon G C Mayhue Jr Conn Mayhue Kerr attorneys filed in the court a petition for Letters of Administration on the estate of Marguerite Etta Roberts also known as Etta Roberts deceased. The petition requests CLAN H Roberts be issued as Administrator. The article notes the U S Air Force Academy had temporary HQ at Lowry AFB in Denver for four years before campus was ready in 1958.
Chairman Harley O Staggers orders a nationwide public hearings program this summer to examine rail freight car shortages and rising costs. The probe will assess car need utilization and current laws, with findings sent to the House Commerce subcommittee. ICC opposes government backed rolling stock insurance.
Ada residents are invited to a July 15 meeting at 7 30 p m in the council chambers to discuss forming a new paving district. City officials engineers and council members will outline next steps and potential costs while postcards go to property owners to attend.
Long list of weekend visits and family gatherings across Ada Oklahoma and nearby towns. Names include Morris Reed Kirkland Garrett and Gill families visiting relatives in Oklahoma City Long Beach Calif and Stonewall with nephews, nieces, and grandchildren.
Mrs Jim Guinn returned home Friday night after visiting her granddaughter. Mr and Mrs Buddy Salmon and daughters Kleen Tex spent Saturday night with Jim Guinn. Alvis Stewart of Chickasha stayed with Jim Guinn. Davey Johnston visited in Oklahoma City with Lee Dicketts and Alan. Jack Hicks of Merced Calif arrived by plane to visit his grandparents Davey Johnston. Lois Clifford and Ronnie had lunch with Marline Brooks and children.
Mrs. Eva Foreman, recently discharged from Valley View Hospital, is now at Ballards Nursing Home and extends thanks to well wishers and staff for care during her stay.
Mr and Mrs Walter McWethy and Tammy Bottoms hosted a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Bill McWethy in Olney. They also visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Dick Blevins and later enjoyed supper with Mr and Mrs Bobby Bottoms Tammy and Stacey, along with H D Bullard family members.
Mrs. Russel Ray underwent surgery Tuesday at Mary Hurley Hospital Colagate. Miss Annabell Ray spent the weekend at home with her father Russel Ray and sister Phyllis. She is enrolled at Oklahoma State University.
Mrs Thelma Le Sweat Patti visited Monday morning with Mrs Mary Nell Phillips and Debbie Stonewall. Mr and Mrs Raymond Ellis and children Holdenville and Mr and Mrs Hugh Sweat and Patti visited Sunday with their parents Mr and Mrs Pat Ellis.
Mr and Mrs Roy Elkins are highlighted in a continued feature on page four with possible details and context.
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