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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1976

Page

3

Hearing Set In Estate Of W G Shaw Deceased

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the estate of W G Shaw also known as Grover Shaw deceased is returning to the district court for final account determination heirs distribution and discharge of executrix Cleta June Lamb. The hearing is scheduled for Friday June 11 1976 at 10 00 A M in Ada Oklahoma and interested parties must appear to show cause why the account should not be settled and the estate distributed and discharge granted. Dated May 20 1976. Judge Molly W Shi. Attorneys for Executrix Kenneth R Johnson Johnson Thompson Acta Oklahoma 74820.

Pontotoc County State OF Oklahoma W. G. Shaw Grover Shaw Cleta June Lamb Ada Oklahoma Molly W. Shi District Court Kenneth R. Johnson Johnson & Thompson S. Townsend P. O. Box Acta Executrix

Private sale of estate real estate in Oklahoma County

In re the estate of Rossie Holland, an incompetent, the guardian announces a private sale of tract 48 Hillsdale Estates Suburban Townsite Ada in Pontotoc County. Bids in writing may be left at David A. Walker law office or delivered to the guardian or filed with the Oklahoma County District Court.

Hillsdale Estates Ada Oklahoma David A. Walker Attorney & Law N. W. 63Rd Oklahoma City Linda Joycene Bryan District Court of Oklahoma County State of Oklahoma Rossie Holland

Public Notice of Quiet Title Suit in Pontotoc County

Lindell Davie Archer sues the heirs and successors of L. B. Archer in Pontotoc County Oklahoma seeking to quiet title to South 16 and 23rds acres of NE ¼ SE ¼ Section 16 Township 4 North Range 5 East with oil and mineral interests excepted. Defendants must answer by July 7, 1976. case filed May 26, 1976. Wayne Joplin court clerk.

L. B. Archer Wayne Joplin Gilley Kenneth R. Johnson

Quieting Title Suit Involving Stonewall Property

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma Bobbie G Andrews filed a District Court petition case C 76 157 against Tom Hope and others and First State Bank of Stonewall to quiet title and confirm possession of Lot 12 Block 26 and Lot 1 Block 27 Town of Stonewall Oklahoma. The notice requires answers by June 30 1976 or the petition will be taken as true and a judgment granted in favor of the plaintiff. The order enjoins defendants from any right title lien or interest and sets aside a mortgage.

Pontotoc County State OF Oklahoma Lindell Davie Archer L. B. Archer District Court Tom Hope State OF Oklahoma Tom Henson Ava Henson First State Bank Stonewall Wayne Joplin Frances Rhoads Kenneth R. Johnson Johnson & Thompson Box X Adta

Community visits and church events in Center area notes

Residents from McAlester and nearby towns visited relatives in Center. Church activities across multiple denominations are listed with attendance figures and occasions such as baptisms and revivals.

Local church and community visits noted in Pauls Valley area

The Rev and Mrs Furger son pastor visits Maggie Sawyer in hospital Pauls Valley. Choate visits Morans. L D Moran makes business trip to Ada. Treas return from Temple Texas clinic. Linda Welsh in Oklahoma City hospital for heart surgery. Family visits to Moran Garret and Davis households. Mary Ellen Cole wedding held Tupelo. Nazarene Church hosts monthly missionary meeting with Africa focus.

L.D. Moran Buck Allen McAlester Minnie Maloy Cordin Davis Jake Johnson Lula Davis Maloy Oklahoma City California Herion Holland Callie Garret Buck Garret Ada Garret Las Vegas Nevada Mable Bushee Mary Ellen Cole Tupelo Church of the Nazarene Birtie Moran Africa

Investigation Of Bridge May Be Conducted

Oklahoma highway officials mull an independent task force of out-of-state experts to probe the collapse of a bridge two miles north of Calvin on U S 75. Two Tulsa truckers died in the Friday incident. Director R A Ward said a factual report was sent to Gov. Boren with no recommendations, while acknowledging many possible explanations exist.

Tulsa Oklahoma Highway Department R.A. Ward David Boren Calvin U.S. 75

Mu Alpha Theta Honors Students Elected at Ada and Byng high schools

Ada and Byng high schools announced Mu Alpha Theta inductees. Ada honorees include Steve Skelton and 39 others. Byng inductees feature Maribeth Mills and 16 more names. Membership requires four semesters of math and enrollment in the fifth.

Mu Alpha Theta Ada Steve Skelton Richard Harris Brent Hagar Cheryl Vaught Karen Bradford Todd James Ricky Simpson Gary Nelson John Sweatt Donna Dyer Michael Cavins Nancy Ashland Richard Lafon Sue Ann Wiescamp Ben Cass Susan Pollock Wayne Whitely Jeff Thomas Brigette Donaghey Paul Perry Randy Sachs Vicki Parker Greg Dorsey Kevin Joey Cleburn Larry Thornton Steven Eddington Lateresa Crawford Vicki Wilson Loyd Lafferty Floyd Miller Jr Joe Bailey Steve Williamson Kerri Sales Mark Bratten Andy Mills Cindy Hill Jimmy Vogt

Schmelling To Attend Oak Ridge Program

Dr. Stephen Schmelling of East Central University will join 10 U S environmentalists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for a health physics training program in Oak Ridge Tennessee. The session runs June 10 to August 20 and covers environmental protection, nuclear energy applications, and staffing needs in health physics.

Stephen Schmelling East Central University United States Oak Ridge National Laboratory Oak Ridge Tenn Oak Ridge Associated Universities

Two Pontotoc Teachers Win Outdoor Education Scholarships

Two Pontotoc County teachers Lorene Turner of Vanessa Public Schools and Ben Floyd of Ada High School were selected by the Pontotoc County Conservation District for $104 scholarships covering tuition to attend the Outdoor Conservation Education Leadership Program. The program, piloted at East Central University, will run in Ada Stillwater and Tulsa this summer with a final two week Camp Goddard session. Nine hours of graduate credit may be earned for the course which trains teachers in outdoor and conservation education.

Pontotoc County Dan Sebert Lorene Turner Vaness Public Schools Ben Floyd Ada High School East Central University Ada Stillwater Tulsa Camp Goddard Charles Spencer East Central Molly Shi Ronald L. Jones Larry Deryberry David Boren George Nigh John N Happy” Camp Bill Dawson Seminole Jim Inhofe Wes Watkins Dorothy Conaghan Tonkawa Mark Hammond el Reno Muskogee Glenn Floyd Norman Supreme Court Ralph B. Hodges Don Barnes Tom Brett Richard Romany Silas Lyman Oklahoma City University School of Law

Girls State Opens at EC Campus With 400 Plus Attendees

More than 400 high school girls from across the state arrived at East Central University for the 1976 Oklahoma Girls State a week long program on citizenship and government run by the American Legion Auxiliary. The opening session featured East Central University President Dr Stanley Wagner and Auxiliary leader Mrs A H Karr.

East Central University Oklahoma Stanley Wagner East Central A. H. Karr The American Legion Auxiliary

Walker Named EC Librarian Amid Career of Service

John Adams Walker, a former associate professor at the University of Illinois Urbana, will become head librarian at East Central University Ada. A 1950 EC graduate, he replaces Casper Duffer who retired after 45 years. Walker served in the Oklahoma National Guard and US Army 1950 52, earned degrees at EC OSU and OU, and has led library and English faculty roles across multiple colleges. He plans to move to Ada with his wife Norma Jean and four children.

Adan John Adams Walker University of Illinois In Urbana East Central University Walker Oklahoma National Guard U.S. Army U.S Japan University of Oklahoma Bucklin Kan OSU Southwest Texas State College San Marcos Tex Jonesboro Ark University of Illinois Library Illinois Ada Norma Jean

Also Mentioned on This Page

N. W Bobbie G. Andrews Center Mrs Rae Garrett Buddy G. Garrett Pug Garrett Enola Chilcoat Judy Chilcoat Gene Garner April Oil Center Pentecostal Rickey Hamm Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church Velma McDonald Sharon McDonald Wetumka Anglin Lillian Morris May McCracken Bill Reed Free Will Baptist Church Jimmie Woolly Assembly of God Church Lallie Mann L.C. Moran Nazarene Church Harison Flonora Pierce Welsh Newton First Baptist Church B. M Mack” Welch Schmelling Diamonds Hilton Bulova Longines Wittnaver Gem Jewelers Girls First National First National Bank Tat Company Oklahoma A & M College Arkansas State United Christian Fellowship Task Force Family Education Association Champaign County Paul Thurmond SH 59A Thurmond Pat Upton I'S
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