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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1955

Page

11

Public Auction in Pontotoc County Oklahoma Notice

Sheriff sale on May 23 1955 at Ada Oklahoma will auction Lot 12 in Block 135 Original Townsite Ada for 6500 dollars to satisfy a 7033 17 dollar judgment with 414 annual interest from January 14 1955 plus 703 31 attorney fees and costs. Also notices creditors of Roland Evert McCuistion deceased and Junior P Fisher deceased require claims within four months or be barred.

Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma District Court Home Federal Save and Loan Association of Finis W. Stilwell Anita Stilwell R. M. Marshall P. Fisher Paul Fisher Blevins & Raburn East Main Eva Fisher L. W. Roche Towit I. V. Hunt Vanoss Town C. A. Berger Board of County Commissioners V. Hunt

Notice of Divorce and Support in Pontotoc County

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma June Blish sues Rex Blish for divorce and monthly child support of 100.00. The notice requires an answer by June 16 1935 or the petition will be granted. Court Clerk Abe Holloway signs. attorneys Lewis M. Watson Rex Blish listed as defendant.

State OF Oklahoma Rex Blish June Blish Pontotoc County State OF Oklahoma Leo C. Hanning Marie Many Marie Hanning Lois Myers Leonard Myers Donnia Marie Myers Daniel A. Edwards Jane Edwards

Ownership and mineral rights dispute over 12 acres in Pontotoc County

Chas. E. Thompson sues Windsor County Trust Co of Windsor Vermont in Okla Court alleging ownership of surface and undivided 30/50ths mineral rights in a 12 acre tract in the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 28 Township 4 North Range 6 East. The petition details precise metes and bounds describing the property.

Meres Township Range 5 Pontotoc County Oklahoma Section Thirty-two Township Three North Range Seven

Surface Rights and Public Tax Election Notice in Pontotoc

Legal notices describe surface and mineral rights held by Chas E Thompson and Rae Lucile Smith with Windsor County Trust Company asserting claims. Also included is a proclamation and notice of election forDependent School District No. 17 Pontotoc County to issue bonds for transportation equipment and a final guardian account hearing for Esther Pelter with sale of county property bids on May 28 1955.

State of Oklahoma Eeeres Board of Education Pontotoc County Pethereof Lula High School DSD W. H. Misenhimer C. B H. G. Gore A. D

Lien Foreclosure and Divorce Notices in Oklahoma and Texas

Western Bentonite Company sues Joe Edgar Jr and Joe Edgar Estate in Texas for a lien claim of 827.35 plus 6 percent interest from June 4 1954 and 250 attorney fees, seeks foreclosure and costs. other notices announce Leo C. Hanning seeking a divorce decree against Marie Hanning and guardianship accounts for V A Manahan Jr and A K Manahan with final discharge hearing set May 27 1955 and related court actions in Oklahoma.

Joe Edgar, Jr Joe Edgar Austin Texas

Notice to Creditors in Artie L Lance Deceased

Creditors of Artie L Lance deceased must present claims with the administratrix Maude Neel at Kerr Lambert Conn Roberts 203 American Building Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma within four months of the date to avoid forever barred. Dated May 3 1955. Administratrix Maude Neel Attorneys for the administratrix. State of Oklahoma.

Artie L. Lance Kerr, Lambert,Conn & Roberts Americanuilding Ada Pontoto County Oklahoma Maude Neel Kerr, Lambert, Conn & Roberts Pontotoc County Mabel Moir Lockwood American Building Mary E. Waggoner Busby Stanfield Crawford, Busby & Denton

Final account of Minnie Lancaster in Pon Totoc County

Thelma L. Lancaster guardian in succession of John L. Lancaster presents the final account of Minnie Lancaster deceased covering November 6, 1954 to April 4, 1955 and asks for approval and release of bonds. A hearing is set for May 23, 1955 at 10:00 AM in Ada to settle the account and consider objections.

Pontotoc Oklaa Thelma L. Lancaster John L. Lancaster Minnie Lancaster Pontotoc County Court House Ada Oklahoma Rae Tempore J. W. Crawford

Oklahoma District Court Case The Colemans vs Rambo Estate

The district court of Pon Toto County Oklahoma handles a civil matter where R H Coleman and Ora V Coleman are plaintiffs representing the heirs executors and assigns of Adelia Rambo nee Buchanan against Kerrante Conn Roberts and others. The filing appears to name Huddleson as clerk and cites Oklahoma attorneys Joe.

District Court OF Pontotoc County State OF Oklahoma R. H. Coleman and ORA V Abe Holloway Sy Wn M. Huddleson Y. Kerrante

Hearing Set On Final Accounts In Gertie Bynum Estate

In the matter of the estate of Gertie Bynum deceased a hearing is fixed for Thursday June 2 1955 at 10 00 A M in Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Mary L Weber Administratrix with Will Annexed has filed a final account and petition for distribution and discharge and interested parties must appear to show cause.

Windsor County Trust Company Windsor Vermont Pontotoc County Laintiff County Court OF Pontotoc Okland Fred Andrews Esther Pelter Pontotoc County Court House Ada Oklahoma J. W. Crawford State OF Oklahoma W. A. Manahan, JR A. K. Aroom V. A. Manahan V. A. Manahan, Jr A. K. Manahan Said A. Manahan, Jr State OF Avery M. Whitwill Alma Lois Whitwill Texas Childress Mary Bauhaus Christian Zwick Ludwig Zwick Mary L. Weber Gertie Bynum

Death of Mrs. L A Riddle Probate Matter Details

In the County Court within the matter of the administration of the estate of Lou Ann Riddle also known as Mrs. L A Riddle and Mrs R Riddle Life tenant and termination of life estate. The proceeding concerns the death of the named individual and related probate actions within the jurisdiction.

L. A. Riddle Lou Ann Riddle R. Riddle

Heirs in Oklahoma Court Proceeding Over Riddle Estate

The state serves notice to heirs of Mrs. L A Riddle that a petition filed May 11 1955 seeks judicial declaration of death and life estate in 20 acres of land in Ontotoc County. A hearing is set for May 24 1955 at 10 a.m. in the County Court.

State OF Oklahoma L. A. Riddle Lou Ann Riddle W. R. Riddle Allersons Frank R. Crabtree Le-Moine B. Crabtree Ontotoc County State of Oklahoma Towit

Brown Jailed for Public Drunk After Plea

Lewis Brown was committed to the county jail in lieu of payment of a $23.50 fine and costs after pleading guilty to public drunkenness before Justice of the Peace C. W. Floyd. He was arrested in front of the courthouse by Deputy Sheriff E. T. Miers.

Lewis Brown Brown Justice of the Peace C. W. Floyd E. T. Miers

Divorce Grants Restore Wanda Coulson to Maiden Name

Wanda Charlene Coulson is granted a divorce from L. B. Coulson and is restored to her maiden name Wanda Stone. Alene Holman is granted a divorce from J. T. Holman. The notice lists two divorce actions with granted relief. Also includes a recipe note on stuffed tomatoes and suggested fillings for light lunches.

Wanda Charlene Coulson L. B. Coulson Wanda Stone Alene Holman J. T. Holman

Japan Exports 52 Ships Valued at 127 Percent Million

Japan built 52 ships for export in the 1954 55 fiscal year with a value of 127 million dollars and a total tonnage of 572 000.

Japan

Jesse Celebrates Ronnie Miller Birthday Party

Ronnie Miller turned eight with a family party hosted by Mrs. Lee Miller and Aunt Mrs. Ray Miller. Guests enjoyed balloons favors ice cream cake and kool aid. On Sunday a Mother's Day dinner honored Mrs. A. M. Pharr and Mrs. S. J. Markley with attendees A. M. Pharr S. J. and Bob Markley and others. A community note asks for help to complete a fence project with contact Mrs. Nix Stonewall 1620F2.

Ronnie Miller Lee Miller Ray Miller Arvell Phillips Chester Nix

Miller family gathers for Raford May observance

Mrs. Lee Miller hosted relatives on Sunday honoring her mother Raford May. Attendees included Raford May Marlena Cowan Ray Miller and wife Ann Larry Joe and Bonnie Miller.

Charlie Lee Hall Jay McDonald Dessa Nell, Wendle Regina Weller Roy Byars Madonna Sue Rodger Whittington Ann Larry Joe Miller Marlena Cowan Lee Miller Raford May Ray Miller Larry Joe Bonnie Miller

Local Guests Include McGee and Families Sunday

Mr and Mrs Marshall McGee hosted their daughter Ola Mae of Norman and several relatives including Mr and Mrs Robert Whitwell of Ada Mr and Mrs Charles Whittington and children and Mrs George Barrett for a Sunday visit.

Marshall McGeehee Ola Mae Norman Robert Whitwell Ada Charles Whittington George Barrett

Dale family marks Mother's Day in Ada visit

Mr and Mrs Martin Dale and daughters Glenda and Betty Lou spent Mother's Day with Mrs Dale's mother Mrs Adeline Abbott in Ada.

Mrs. Martin Dale Glenda Betty Lou Mrs. Dale Adeline Abbott Ada

Family Members Gather for Mothers Day Observance

Mrs. Dick Truitt and children Dixie and Richard joined Mrs. Georgia Underhill in Pontotoc while Mr. and Mrs. Cole Underhill with Colene Janey and Perry visited Debora Weller. Ed Morrison of Atoka and D E Romines with son David of Stroud plus Bill Stevens helped honor the mothers on Sunday.

Dick Truitt Dixie Richard Cole Underhill Colene Janey Perry Georgia Underhill Pontotoc Debora Weller’s Ed Morrison Atoka D. E. Romines David Stroud Bill Stevens

Sherrells Enjoy Day of Sightseeing in Sherman Texas

Mr and Mrs Troy Sherrell spent a pleasant day in Sherman Texas with visits to local sights and shops. They reported enjoyable views and a relaxed outing in the city.

Troy Sherrell Sherman Texas

Holland Family Visits Over Mother's Day Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Holland and their sons Kenneth and Corky, plus Jean Holland, all of Ft Worth, Texas, spent Mother's Day weekend in Jesse. Kenneth Corky and Jean dined with Ed Holland. the Melvin Hollands joined R V Mann and others including Robert Gregory and Mrs Weatherly and her son from Byng for meals.

Melvin Holland Kenneth Holland Corky Jean Holland Ft. Worth Texas Jesse Kenneth Jean Ed Holland Melvin Hollands R. V. Mann Robert Gregory W. E. Weatherly Byng

Family Get-Together Hosts From Texas Communities

The weekend at the Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Ryan home drew guests including Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Tidmore and Mrs. Lois Garner of Mt. Pleasant Texas Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Garner and son Charles of Electra Texas Mrs. Charles Robertson and son Dale of Purcell and Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Garner of Stonewall. A real old fashioned family get-together.

B. B. Ryan Arthur Tidmore Lois Garner Mt. Pleasant Texas H. K. Garner Charles Electra Charles Robertson Dale Purcell J. N. Garner Stonewall

Wood family hosts extended Mo ther's Day gathering

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wood welcomed Jack Wood and family from Alma on Sunday with Mrs. Willie James and family of Latta and Mrs. Frank Bolen and family. After Jack left, Merl joined the Woods to transport belongings to Alma for Jeff Schreiber. They returned Monday after staying at Jack's. The Schreiber furniture was moved to storage Monday and house movers began Tuesday. Mrs. Schreiber stayed with Mrs. J. R. Broughton until Stonewall school ends, then they will move to Ada until their Alma home is ready.

C. E. Wood Jack Alma Willie James Latta Frank Bolen Jack Woods

Ladies Improve Cemetery Mowing Efforts Seek New mower

Mrs. Chester Nix Mrs. Edgar Harlin and Joe Weller mowed the cemetery last Wednesday but the mower quit, prompting Mrs. Nix to call for a trade in on a newer, more efficient machine to keep the grounds in good condition.

Chester Nix Edgar Harlin Joe Weller Nix

Ada woman hosts dinner honoring mother

Mrs. Ted Anderson of Ada prepared a fine Sunday dinner in honor of her mother Mrs. Tom Nothaf. Her own family attended along with Mr. Not haf as the other guests.

Ted Anderson Ada Tom Nothaf Mr. Nothaf

Pleasant Hill Methodist Church Faces Year of Healing and Activity

The Pleasant Hill Methodist congregation faces a year with pastor Bro. Logan Cornelius retiring for health reasons. He will preach two more Sundays as the church plans Bible school under Mrs. Willard Rhynes and ongoing activities including a Men’s Club, church school, and a building fund concert featuring the Stamps-Baxter Dallas quartet on May 28. Proceeds support the church building fund and coal county singing convention follows.

Pleasant Hill Methodist Church Logan Cornelius Cornelius Willard Rhynes Bro

School plans May 18 program and May 19 picnic

School children practice for an evening performance on May 18 for relatives in the school auditorium. A school picnic is set for May 19 at Ballard's Park with a cordial invitation to all.

Ballard’s Park

Rodeo Trip Notes with Talking Filling Station Stop

Jimmy Underhill Dick Dixie and Richard Truitt attended the Prague rodeo last week where Dixie won the barrel race. On the return trip they stopped at a filling station and heard a talking crew ask what you goin to do. Get a bucket of water.

Jimmy Underhill Dick, Dixie Richard Truitt Prague Dixie

Family outing visits landmark sites and beach fun

Mr and Mrs Van Harlin and their two sons Timmy and Terry traveled Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jody Allen. They toured Kingston Roosevelt Bridge and Denison Dam and enjoyed swimming and the amusement beach by the dam. Mrs Harlin compared the scene to Hollywood.

van Harlin Timmy Terry Jody Allen Kingston Roosevelt Bridge Denison Dam

Church Attendance Noted in Eighth Street Scribble

Se en reported at church Sunday Mrs Dave Roberts attended with sister Mrs Pearl Holmes of Lindsay and daughter Mrs Roy Reynolds and son Keith from Chickasha.

Dave Roberts Pearl Holmes Lindsay Roy Reynolds Keith Chickasha

Pleasant Hill HD Club Demonstration at Meeting

The Pleasant Hill Home Demonstration club met at the club house on Monday with fourteen members present. Mrs. DeGroodt, Coal County HD agent, led a textile painting demonstration before hostesses Mrs. Joyce Holland and Mrs. Ruth Sandy served refreshments.

Pleasant Hill HD Club DeGroodt Coal County Joyce Holland Ruth Sandy

Sale of 150 head stock in Centrahoma for Mrs Codburn

Robert Gregory conducts a stock sale at Centrahoma for the widow of Mrs Archie Codburn. The offering includes 150 head of cattle and is scheduled for May 19 following Mrs Codburn's recent death.

Robert Gregory Centrahoma Archie Codburn Codburn

False Pretense Case Filed Against Couple

Charges of obtaining money by means of false pretenses were filed Tuesday in peace justice court of Wilbur P. Lee against Henry Shoudah and Pauline Shoudah. Guynn O. Roberts in his complaint claims the restricted Indians received money from him for land in Pottawatomie County with a claim that a clear title cannot be obtained.

Peace Justice Court Wilbur P. Lee Henry Shoudah Pauline Shoudah Guynn O. Roberts Pottawatomie County

Larceny Plea in Wilbur P Justice Court

Henry Hall pleaded guilty to petty larceny Monday in the peace justice court of Wilbur P. Hall admitted taking a hydraulic jack belonging to Darwen Bumpers. He was fined $10 and costs or $31, with judgment tied to the specified penalty.

Henry Hall Peace Justice Court Wilbur P Hall Darwen Bumpers Vanoss

American Cigarettes Contain About Two Percent Nicotine

A report notes that most American cigarettes average around 2 percent nicotine content. It highlights the typical nicotine level across major brands and discusses regulatory implications for public health.

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Ray Goodwin Oren Phillips McArthur & Orton Plaintiff Roland Evert McCuistion Roland Evert MecCuistion Stratford Orancuistion Junior P. Fisher Gene Paul Fisher Shortes R. W. Ford M. W. K. Byrne John McKeown W. K. Byrne J. L. Miller C. A. Parker W. M. Huddleson Lewis M. Watson Wick Adair Harry E. Turner Wick Adair Trucks L. W. Roche, Et al C. T. Jennings Jennings Well Service Joe Lawrence Ada Pump & Supply Company D. E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Company Bradford Supply Company Section Township 1 Range 7 An * Thompson Windsor County Trust Company OF Chas. E. Thompson Thas RAE Lucile Smith Cc. B. Whisenhungia Board of On Educa Education E. Murray Lucas R. S. Lucas Lawrence H. Green East Main Street Estern Bentonite Company St. Jo O. K. Williams Estall Williams Rat Blevins & Burn Claude V. Thompson A. W. Trice State OF Oklain Etna Oor Adelia Rambo H. H.ay James Fairchild Margaret Fairchild Wey Ped Blevins & & Raburn LIC Are Holloway B. L. Legate Ollie Fae Robbie Mae Janece Bill Legate David and Idabel M. Legate Kenneth Ross Mary Hoggard Ross Oklahoma City East Orchard S. J. Markley L. J. McDonald A. M. Pharr S. J Bob Markley Pleasant Hill Church
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