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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1955

Page

11

Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Pontotoc County

Legal notice of two real estate sales in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Executrix Annie Isabelle Brown will auction parcels in Coal County and Ada with cash on confirmation and at court front doors. Judgments seeking payment from Home Federal and others mention specific amounts and interest rates.

Pontotoc County State OF Oklahoma Selmaesley County of Pontotoc Selina Wesley Coal County Coalgate Oklahoma Towit Annie Isabelle Brown Smotichey King and Wadlington Ada

Legal Notices In Pontotoc County Oklahoma District Court

Public notice announces actions in the district court within Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Case details and deadlines are set by court orders and may affect involved parties and claims.

Notice by Publication Western Bentonite Co

Public notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma announces a suit by Western Bentonite Company a St Jo Texas co partnership against WindS or County Trust Company of Windsor Vermont Joe Edgar Jr and Joe Edgar Estate Austin Texas and others seeking foreclosure of a lien for 827.35 plus interest and 250 attorney fees on an oil and gas leasehold in the East Half of the Southeast Quarter Section 28 Township 4 North Range 6 East with the 12 acre tract described and requiring answer by June 23 1955.

State OF Oklahoma M. W. K. Byrne John McKeown Pontotoc County Oklahoma J. L. Miller Windsor County Trust Company Windsor Vermont Chas. E. Thompson Metes Estern Bentonite Company St. Jo, Texas O. K. Williams Westall Williams Joe Edgar, Jr Joe Edgar Austin Texas Ada Okfuskee Towit Ruth Keyes Don Keyes Kerr, Lambert, Conn & Roberts Guardian

Hearing date set on final guardian account Pontotoc County

Thelma L. Lancaster guardian of John L. Lancaster files final account for Minnie Lancaster covering 1954 55 seeks approval and bond release. Hearing May 23 1955 at 10:00 AM in Ada Pontotoc County Court House. Also notices an alias order of sale levying on L. W. Roche and others to satisfy judgments in Pontotoc County Oklahoma with listed defendants and amounts.

District Court Pontotoc County Oklahoma Home Federal Laws and Loan Association of Ada Finis W. Stilwell Anita Stilwell R. M. Marshall State OF Thelma L. Lancaster John L. Lancaster Minnie Lancaster Innie Lancaster Amatey Pontotoc County Court House J. W. Crawford State OF Oklahoma Fred Andrews Esther Pelter Wick Adair Harry E. Turner Wick Adair Trucks L. W. Roche

Notice to Creditors in Estate of E Murry Lucas

In the County Court for Pon in the matter of the estate of E Murry Lucas deceased creditors must present their claims with vouchers to administrator R S Lucas at the law offices of Lawrence H Green 10242 East Main Street Ada Oklahoma within four months or the claims will be barred Dated May 3 1955 R S Lucas Administrator Lawrence H Green Attorney for Administrator.

Pontotoc Joseph Lamar Fleming Ae Lamar Fleming Mary Lamar Fleming Ada Oklahoma Executrix Claude V. Thompson Pontotoc County State OF Oklahoma E. Murry Lucas R. S. Lucas Lawrence H. Green East Main Street Cora OF Okla Artie L. Lance Kerr, Lambert, Conn & Roberts American Building Pontoto County Mauden Neely William Ceburne Willis Carl Holland William Coburne Willis Said Roland Evert McCuistion Stratford Ora McCuistion Mabel Moir Lockwood Mary E. Waggoner Busby, Stanfield Crawford, Busby & Denton P. Fisher Paul Fisher Blevins & Raburn East Main Eva Fisher Robert Fenton Fleming Robert F. Fleming F. F. Fleming Fenton Fleming Bwanistwin

Proclamation and Notice of Election for Pontotoc County District 17

The Board of Education of Dependent School District Number 17 Pontotoc County Oklahoma calls an election to be held May 17, 1955 under provisions of the Oklahoma Constitution and state laws. The notice, dated April 21 1955, is signed by the President and Clerk with district seal.

State of Oklahoma Board of Education Pontotoc County Lula High School DSD No W. H. Misenhimer C. B. Whisenhunt H. G. Gore Ers A. D J. B. Seale Davie W. Seale Jack Hull James Hull Ada Theater Company Ada Vie W. Seale J. Bale Dovie W. Seale J. B. Sea Pontotoc James Fairchild Margaret Fairchild State of Oklahoma

Notice to Sell County Property in Pontotoc County

I V Hunt County Treasurer announces May 28 1955 at 9 a m at the Courthouse to sell separately parcels of land acquired by the county at resale. Bids listed by description and bidder with prices 1.00 each. sale may be raised if higher bids arrive, cash in hand, with board approval. Purchaser pays apportioned ad cost. Hunt signs. 5-5-3tw

I. V. Hunt Pontotoc County Oklahoma Vaness Town C. A. Berger Vanoss Town Board of County Commissioners W. Hunt

Church Attendance Remains Steady at Local Congregations

Attendance at the Baptist Mission rose to 25 and at the Union Church to 31 this week, reflecting continued community participation in religious services and Sunday School.

The Baptist Mission Union Church

Social Visit Among Garrett Family Members

Mrs Willie Parker, Mrs Geneva Roberts and Aunt Lena Garrett visited Mrs Rae Garrett and Mrs Thelma Garrett Thursday afternoon.

Willie Parker Geneva Roberts Lena Garrett Rae Garrett Thelma Garrett

Johnson Daughter-in-Law Recovering After Dallas Surgery

Mr and Mrs C T Johnson learned Wednesday their daughter in law Mrs Herbert Johnson is in a Dallas hospital after surgery Thursday morning. Her condition is reported satisfactory and well wishes are offered for a speedy recovery.

C. T. Johnson Herbert Johnson Dallas

Community mourns death of W H Steed in Ada

The community extends deepest sympathy to the family of W. H. Steed who died Thursday in Ada.

W. H. Steed Ada

Amon Self and Tommy Roberts Visit Pug Garrett

Mr. and Mrs. Amon Self and Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Roberts visited Mr. and Mrs. Pug Garrett Saturday evening.

Amon Self Tommy Roberts Pug Garrett

Sunday Dinner Hosts Share Time with Groves Family

Visiting and enjoying Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Tom Groves Sunday were Mr and Mrs Earnest Cisco of Wewoka.

Tom Groves Earnest Cisco Wewoka

Sunday dinner gatherings with Magar families

Mr and Mrs Ray Magar and Jackie shared Sunday dinner with his brother and family Mr and Mrs Esel Magar and family of Stratford. They visited at the home of his sister and family Mr and Mrs John Klutts Sunday afternoon.

Ray Magar Jackie Esel Magar Stratford John Klutts

Groves Family Plans Move to Dos Palos California

Mr and Mrs Harley Groves and family left Saturday for Dos Palos California where they intend to establish a home.

Harley Groves Dos Pallos Calif

Murray Family Hosts Guests Then Attends Baccalaureate

Mr and Mrs J W Murray entertained Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs Aston Braham Larry and Ronnie of Oklahoma City Mr and Mrs Lee Hunlay and Barbara Mr and Mrs Jim Murray of Ada and Mr and Mrs Rae Roberts and Pam of Rebee. They attended the baccalaureate sermon at Van ess that evening. Their son Bobby graduates in the class of ’55.

J. W. Murray Aston Braham Larry Ronnie Oklahoma City Lee Hunlay Barbara Jim Murray Ada Rae Roberts Pam Rebee Vaness Murray Bobby

Sympathy for Family of Jack Austell in Venezuela Fire

We extend sympathy to the family of Jack Austell son of Mr and Mrs Bob Austell who died in a fire in Venezuela He was a stenographer for the Texas Company there Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon with Dr Roy McClung officiating Burial was in Rosedale Cemetery

Jack Austell Bob Austell Venezuela Texas Company Roy McClung Rosedale Cemetery

Family dinner honors return of Korea veteran

Mr and Mrs Leon Henry and Joe were dinner guests of his sister and family Mr and Mrs Vance Price of Union Hill over the weekend for a family gathering. Douglas Price, Henrys nephew, has just returned from a 16 month tour of duty in Korea and received his discharge last week.

Leon Henry Joe Vance Price Union Hill Douglas Price Henrys Korea

Family notices and hospital release update

Mrs Velma McDonald was released Wednesday from Valley View Hospital where she had been undergoing treatment for the past few days. The message mentions Mr and Mrs Leroy Groves and a Saturday night event.

Mrs Leroy Groves Velma McDonald Valley View Hospital

Local visits from Penrods and friends

Mrs. Mary Penrod and daughter Karen along with Mrs. Dorothy McNutt and her son visited Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Penrod on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Garrett hosted Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Delozier and family. Janice Bradley of Vaness spend a night with Barbara Estes.

Mary Penrod Karen Dorothy McNutt L. J. Penrod Janice Bradley Vaness Barbara Estes

Local Visits and Weekend Fishing Tale

Sunday Mr and Mrs George Deatherage visited her sister in Ada. Mr and Mrs Jinks Penrod visited Mr and Mrs Lee Fox in Stratford Saturday night. David Crookham caught a 20 pound catfish Saturday afternoon in a pond near here.

George Deatherage Groover Keeling Ada Mrs. Jinks Penrod Mrs. Lee Fox Stratford David Crookham

Oklahoma City Man Spends Weekend with Family

Charles Cloudess of Oklahoma City spent Saturday night and Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Cloudess. He also visited his sister and family Mrs. Tressa Crookham.

Charles Cloudess Oklahoma City L. C. Cloudess Tressa Crookham

Visitors Gather for McDonald Family Sunday Evening

Those visiting Mr. and Mrs. Midge McDonald Sunday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Mark McDonald and family of Oil Center and Mrs. Lynia Horton and boys.

Midge McDonald Mark McDonald Oil Center Lynia Horton

Woods Family Visits Lindsay Relative Sunday

Mr and Mrs Clevey Woods and family and Mrs Lorene Morris and John and Jerry spent Sunday in Lindsay visiting his brother and family Mr and Mrs Dave Woods.

Clevey Woods Lorene Morris John and Jerry Lindsay Dave Woods

Wrights Host Snipes Family Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Charlie Wright welcomed their daughter and family Mr and Mrs O F Snipes and their children from Duncan as weekend guests.

Charlie Wright Mrs. O. F. Snipes Duncan

Wise family Returns to Los Alamos Home

Mr and Mrs Melvin Wise and their children have returned to their Los Alamos New Mexico home after visiting Mrs Voyles and daughters Velma and Bobby Sue in town for a few weeks.

Melvin Wise Los Alamos N. M O. F. Voyles Velma Bobby Sue

Ayers Family Weekend Visit Noted in Ada

Spending the weekend visiting Mr and Mrs Sanford Ayers were his parents Mr and Mrs W P Ayers of Ada.

Sanford Ayers Mrs. W. P. Ayers Ada

Visit Between Lexingto n Couples Highlights Weekend

Mr and Mrs Ochis McGallaird visited Mr and Mrs Ralph McGallaird Saturday evening in Lexington.

Ochis McGallaird Mrs Ralph McGallaird Lexington

Mrs Lenora Barnes and Judy Visit Freeman Family

Mrs Lenora Barnes and Judy spent the weekend with her sister and family, Mr and Mrs Lester Freeman of Ahloso.

Lenora Barnes Judy Lester Freeman Ahloso

Mrs Lona Dame Visits Mr and Mrs Everett Escue

Mrs Lona Dame visited Mr and Mrs Everett Escue Sunday after attending church services. The gathering included light conversation and fellowship at the Escue home.

Lona Dame Mrs. Everett Escue

Thelma Garrett and Sondra Attend Sulphur Fourth Sunday Sing

Mrs Thelma Garrett and Sondra attended the Fourth Sunday Singing Convention in Sulphur Sunday evening.

Thelma Garrett Sondra

Doyle Horton Hosts Wiener Roast at Home

Doyle Horton entertained Monday night at a wiener roast held at his home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Albin Agee and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Tilley.

Doyle Horton A. W. Robinson Albin Agee Bob Tilley

Mrs. Lorene Morris and Mrs. Clevey Woods in Oklahoma City

Mrs. Lorene Morris and Mrs. Clevey Woods conducted business in Oklahoma City on Monday, engaging in activities reported by local records. The brief note records their presence and action in the city’s commerce that day.

Lorene Morris Clevey Woods Oklahoma City

Mrs Pearl Tilley and Doyle Horton Visit Ada Couple

Mrs Pearl Tilley and Doyle Horton visited Mr and Mrs John Priest Saturday afternoon in Ada.

Pearl Tilley Doyle Horton Mrs John Priest Ada

Elbert Sullivan Visits Murphys in Oklahoma City

Elbert Sullivan of Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. Tom Murphy on Sunday.

Elbert Sullivan Oklahoma City Mrs Tom Murphy

Stallings Visit in Stuart From Clarence and Wife

Mr and Mrs Clarence Stallings of Stuart are visiting for several days with their son and family Mr and Mrs J B Stallings.

Clarence Stallings Stuart J. B. Stallings

Stallingses Welcome Baby Girl Debra Jan at Valley View

Mr and Mrs J B Stallings announce the birth of a daughter at Valley View Hospital Tuesday at 9 30 Am. Debra Jan weighs 6 pounds 4 ounces. Grandparents are Carl Estes of Wewoka and Clarence Stallings of Stuart. The couple has two older children Karla Sue eight and Larry twelve. Both mother and baby are reported doing fine.

J. B. Stallings Valley View Hospital Debra Jan Carl Estes Wewoka Clarence Stallings Stuart Stallingses Karla Sue Larry

Baptist Mission Dedicates New Church Grounds

The Baptist Mission dedicated its new church grounds Sunday evening in a dedication service led by Rev. Goen from Oak Avenue Church.

The Baptist Mission Goen Oak Avenue Church

Bennett Family Visit Mentioned in Brief

Mr and Mrs Frank Bennett and family are noted visiting her sister in a brief community item. The sparse text records a family visit without additional context or details.

Frank Bennett

Oklahoma City and Connerville residents visited the Grays

Over the weekend Mr and Mrs Lawrence Layne and Mrs Arlis Martain and children of Oklahoma City and Mrs Elsie Cole and son of Connerville visited the Grays. On Sunday evening Mr and Mrs Fred Henson of the Gaar Corner community called on the Grays.

Oren Gray Lawrence Layne Arlis Martain Oklahoma City Elsie Cole Connerville Fred Henson Gaar Corner Grays

Congratulations to Two Fine Boys in Our Community

A brief community note extends congratulations to two local boys for notable achievements. The item praises their character and efforts and signals ongoing support from neighbors and families within the town.

Vanoss 1955 Senior Class Includes Murray and Rowe

The 55 senior class at Vanoss features Bobby Murray and Norvill Rowe. They plan a senior trip to Bandera Texas where they will stay four days at the Mayan Ranch for entertainment. Mrs Sue Martin and her son from Vanoss visited Mrs Mary Penrod on Monday afternoon.

Vanoss Bobby Murray Norvill Rowe Bandera Tex Sue Martin Mary Penrod

Glover Family Weekend Visitor in Mineral Wells

Dick Glover of Mineral Wells Texas spent the weekend with his wife and children Mrs Donnie Glover and his parents Mr and Mrs V P Glover at their home in Mineral Wells.

Dick Glover Mineral Wells Tex Donnie Glover V. P. Glover

Ada Residents Visit Family and Attend Meetings

Mrs. Gertrude Sliger of Ada visits daughter Mrs. Wallie Voyles. M. P. Hatchett goes to Oklahoma City for business. Lester Blair attends the Polled Hereford Association directors meeting in Stillwater. Mrs. Effie Morris of Ada spends Monday to Wednesday with her brother and his family, Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Garrett.

Gertrude Sliger Ada Wallie Voyles M. P. Hatchett Oklahoma City Lester Blair Stillwater Hereford Association Effie Morris N. C. Garrett

Mrs Wanda Robbins Visits Pug Garretts After California Trip

Mrs Wanda Robbins and Kay of the Pickett community met Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett and Sondra Monday night. Robbins returns from a two week vacation in California, bringing souvenirs for the correspondent.

Wanda Robbins Kay Pickett Pug Garrett Sondra

Joleta Garrett Recovers From Mumps Aids Mobility

Joleta Garrett is up and around again after suffering a bad case of the mumps.

Joleta Garrett

Mrs Bess Roberts Stays With Sister During Illness

Mrs. Bess Roberts has been staying with her sister, Mrs. Stella Garrett, while she has been ill making a family health visit the current focus of local household affairs.

Bess Roberts Stella Garrett

Visit with Laughlin to Dillard and Walker household

J I Laughlin called on Mr and Mrs Ed Dillard and Mrs Rosa Walker Monday evening visiting between hosts and guest.

J. I. Laughlin Ed Dillard Rosa Walker

Mrs Dunham Visits Denison Hosts Monday Evening

Mrs Marie Dunham of Denison Texas national executive secretary of the Tri Sigma sorority visited Mr and Mrs Author Jones Monday evening.

Marie Dunham Denison Tex Author Jones Dunham Tri Sigma Sorority

Mrs Blair and Daughter Visit Blair Household

Mrs Laura Blair and her daughter Cynthia visited Mr and Mrs Lester Blair on Tuesday evening. Also mentioned is subscriber Mrs Pearl Tilley as part of this week’s notes.

Laura Blair Cynthia Lester Blair Pearl Tilley

Mr and Mrs L C Riddle Visit Garretts Sunday

Mr and Mrs L C Riddle visited Mr and Mrs N C Garrett Sunday evening at their home.

Lula

Miss Helen Clifford spent Wednesday night with her sister Mrs. Marcine Brooks of Ada.

Helen Clifford Marcine Brooks Ada

Brooks kin visit and fishing trip to Bokchito

Donald Brooks of Ada together with Walter Brooks Greer Brooks David Brooks and R D Brooks traveled to Bokchito on Wednesday evening and Thursday to fish and visit their aunt Mrs Fannie Brooks.

Donald Brooks Ada Walter Brooks Greer Brooks David Brooks R. D. Brooks Bokchito Fannie Brooks

Mrs Worthington Visits with Mr Worthington’s Family

Mrs June Craig kept her sister Mrs Bill Worthingtons daughters Monday. Mr Worthington attended to business and Mrs Worthington went with him.

June Craig Bill Worthington Mr. Worthington Mrs. Worthington

4H Round-Up Participants Demonstrate For Ada Event

Entrants Sydney Dennis Helen Clifford earned blue ribbons for the demo Score the Day the 4H Breakfast Way. Curtis Williams Lee Crossley earned red ribbons for Balancing the Rations for Milk Production. John Clifford Fred Williams presented Selecting a 4H Club Pig with red ribbon, and Burtis Williams gave a timely speech What is 4 H with red ribbon.

Ada Sydney Dennis Helen Clifford Curtis Williams Lee Crossley John Clifford Fred Williams Burtis Williams

Union Valley hosts home demonstration meeting attendees report good time

Mrs. Lizzie Sweat Bessie Gore Lois Clifford June Craig and Mike attended the home demonstration meeting at Union Valley Thursday. Everyone reported they had a good time and enjoyed themselves.

Lizzie Sweat Bessie Gore Lois Clifford June Craig Mike Union Valley

Shirley Thompson Hosts Teen Play Party Night

Shirley Thompson entertained a group of teenagers at a play party Friday night, providing activities and supervision. The event drew a dozen youths from the neighborhood seeking a safe, creative setting for social time.

Shirley Thompson

Mrs Edna Cross Visits Sister-In-Law Friday Evening

Mrs Edna Cross of Centraloma visited her sister-in-law Mrs Bessie Gore on Friday evening.

Edna Cross Centraloma Bessie Gore

Cemetery Cleanup Draws Large Crowd Last Tuesday

A large crowd gathered at the cemetery during a community cleanup event held last Tuesday. Organizers praised volunteers for the steady turnout and ongoing good work.

Simon Young and Patsy Fortner At Stonewall Carnival

Simon Young and Patsy Fortner attended the Stonewall carnival on Saturday night, taking part in local community festivities and enjoying the event at the town fairground.

Simon Young Patsy Fortner Stonewall

Stonewall group at cemetery for Tuesday work

Mrs. Burnis Davis Mrs. Eula Davis and Mr and Mrs John West Davis of Stonewall were at the cemetery working Tuesday.

Burnis Davis Eula Davis John West Davis Stonewall

Mrs Lara Cross and Ila Hill Visit Tupelo Neighbor

Mrs. Lara Cross and Mrs. Ila Hill of Tupelo visited Mrs. H. G. Gore Thursday.

Lara Cross Ila Hill Tupelo H. G. Gore

Gore and Sweat Return to Cemetery to Mow

H. G. Gore and Buck Sweat returned to the cemetery Saturday morning and completed the mowing work.

H. G. Gore Buck Sweat

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Ray Goodwin Oren Phillips McArthur & Orton Plaintiff C. Shortes R. W. Ford M. Ee. Byrne Holloway C. A. Parker Kerr Lemahack Conn & Roberts Chas E. Thompson Windsor County Trust Company OF Et al Township Range 5 Chas.e. Thompson O. W. Skirvin Rae Lucile Smith Abe Holloway Daniel A. Edwards Jane Edwards On A. Parker Depu Blevins Raburn Leonard Myers Lois Myers Donnia Marie Myers L. W. Roche, Et al C. T. Jennings Jennings Well Service Joe Lawrence Ada Pump & Supply Company E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Company Bradford Supply Company Section Range Junior P. Fisher Gene Paul Fisher Birt Ullia Claude V. Thompson Busby, Stanfield Crawford, Busby and Deaton W. V. Stanfield Southwestern Bell District Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Shawnee Municipal Auditorium H. B. Groh Southwestern Bell Comany Shawnee District Cashion Edmond Guthrie Wanette Atoka Konawa Roff Strataey Chandler Cromwell Holdenville Luther, Maud Seminole Wellston June Blish Mee Rex Blish Lewis M. Watson W. M. Huddleson of Olay Emda Fairchild Bra Leo C. Hanning Marie Wenn Marie Hanning Syria Dev. Blevins & Raburn Center News Mrs. L. C. Riddle Mrs. N. C. Garrett Lula
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