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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1956
Page
9
Public legal notice states Pontotoc County tract numbers 136 and 137 with mineral rights leasing details. Information available by contacting Lawrence L. Irwin, Secretary, with official seal.
Executrix Colletta Butler seeks court approval of a sale of estate oil and gas lease interests in Pontotoc County Oklahoma to D D Feldman Oil and Gas. The hearing is set for June 5 1956 in Okmulgee Court.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma Orville L Carpenter deceased creditors must present claims within four months to administrator Duard Cey Ada Oklahoma. Leon Peery and Agnes Peery sue Lucie Fox heirs to quiet title to Belmont Addition Ada Oklahoma Lot Ten and part Lot Eleven with claims of heirs and prescription. Defendants must answer by June 20 1956 or judgment will be entered. Given May 8 1956 Court Clerk Pontotoc County Oklahoma Deputy C A Parker and attorney Lawrence H Green. To all creditors and claimants of Graben Gas and Water Company A W Trice.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma executions and orders of sale proceed against Beal Drilling Company and others with listed judgments and attorney fees. A separate notice calls for sale of 7/8 undivided oil and gas rights in Ada Oklahoma on June 4 1956 at 10:00 A M at the county courthouse front door with a minimum bid of two thirds of the appraised value of 25000 dollars.
Legal notice states the Louisiana Nevada Transit Company of Oklahoma intends to dissolve by unanimous shareholder consent. Creditors must present claims by June 15, 1956 to Mildred Laughlin in Ada. Also documents a court ordered sale of oil and gas leasehold assets in Pontotoc County on June 4, 1956.
Public notice to S J Richman also Shelvy Richman and to the heirs executors and assigns of Nora Richman nee Colbert and Nora May Richman deceased Chickasaw Indians Roll No 958. The notice seeks legal action or claims related to settlement or estate proceedings with all potential heirs and assigns named or described.
Final judgment in No. 21346 directs levy on oil and gas leasehold and real estate in Pontotoc County Oklahoma to satisfy $503.85 plus costs. It orders quieting title in favor of the plaintiff against multiple defendants and determines heirs of S J Richman and Nora Richmon with no unknown heirs.
Plaintiffs Rebecca Hatcher et al sue for fee simple title to Tracts 1 2 and 3 in Pontotoc County Oklahoma claiming deeds and 15 year adverse possession. The suit seeks to quiet title and determine heirs of Marietta Frazier Chickasaw Freedman Roll No 4232 and of Wash Mary Mahailey Bart Franklin and others. Also notices creditors of F W Meaders deceased to present claims by four months from May 17 1956.
Norman C. Mitchell asks voters in Pontotoc County for re election as County Superintendent of Schools. He highlights accredited schools, qualified staff, rapid housing progress, extensive audio visual resources, and close cooperation with welfare agencies while noting a past travel overpayment was promptly returned for audit. He invites scrutiny of records and pledges economy and proper procedures.
Margaret Sherrick sues you in the named court alleging incompatibility and seeks a decree of divorce custody of two minor children and child support. You must answer by June 20, 1956 or the petition will be taken as true and judgment issued. Witness date May 10, 1956. Attorney for Plaintiff.
D W Maley administrator of Addie Maley deceased has filed a final account and petition for determination of heirs distribution and discharge. A hearing is set for June 7 1956 at 10 00 A M in the County Courthouse Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma. All interested persons must appear to show cause why the account should not be settled and allowed.
No. 21407 Nelson Wesley, a full blood Choctaw Indian, roll 11913, and Roy L. Peck, living or dead, or their unknown heirs, sees trustees and assigns of Emma Wesley, roll 11916, Court Clerk Pontotoc County. Some late 19th century Currier and Ives prints once six cents now bring about $1,000 each from collectors.
Mr and Mrs Tebe Graham and son of Oklahoma City spent last week with her parents Mr and Mrs Philo McConnell. David Gentry of Stratford spent Wednesday with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Chris Pedersen. Mr and Mrs Lowell Smith and sons Kirk and Randy of Midwest City visited Mr and Mrs J L McGee over the weekend. Mr and Mrs P T McConnell spent Monday night and part of Tuesday in Oklahoma City.
Mr and Mrs Dan Watson of Oklahoma City spent Friday night and Saturday with her parents.
SEEN J L McGee the Pedersen boys the Hunt boys and Tebe Graham taking advantage of the opening of the squirrel season.
Mrs Bobbie Gentry and her son David of Stratford visited Mrs Ann McNair and her daughters Lana and Vina on Sunday.
Paul Sherry Sheila and Charles Pedersen attended the revival at the First Baptist Church of Vaness across Sunday and Monday nights.
Farmers report very dry conditions slowing hay growth as drought persists. No rainfall expected soon, affecting pasture quality and hoping for eventual moisture to revive feed supplies.
The article notes the baling season has begun while Gayle McNinch is ill with measles, affecting local work.
Chris Pedersen shows improvement after a period of illness and is on the mend, with doctors confident in his gradual return to normal activity.
Richmond Virginia Lt J B Williams of the fire department knocked on a door during a routine residential inspection. The occupant opened the door and Williams smelled smoke. Engine Company 11 quickly extinguished a chair fire in use by the occupant.
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