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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1952

Page

7

Sale of Leasehold Interests and Equipment in Pontotoc County

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma Sheriff J D Garr announces sale of leasehold interests and equipment used in oil and gas production to satisfy a judgment of 189776 plus costs. The sale will be October 17 1952 at 10:00 a.m. at the south front door Ada courthouse. Lawrence H Green attorney for plaintiff represents C L Oil Well Service Co. Virgil Hunt et al are named defendants.

Pontotoc County Oklahoma C. & L. Oil Well Service Co Plaintiff and Continental Production Co Frank Gregg Ed F. Duffee M C. Hamiel J. C. Brady Harry Duffee L . Cole Clarence L. Vaughn Frank Langley Edwin Anderson Carl Anderson Sai Ada

Notice by Publication in Pontotoc County Land Quiet Title Suit

Public notice announces a 1952 Oklahoma case in Pontotoc County seeking to quiet title to land described as the NE quarter of the SE quarter and NE quarter of SE quarter of SE quarter of Section 6 and other tracts in Township 4 North Range 4 East and related parcels. Defendants include heirs of Sampson Hischa and Nancy M Layne and unknown successors of The United Corporation of Massachusetts. Judgment may exclude defendants and establish title in plaintiff’s favor if they fail to answer by November 6, 1952. Dated September 13, 1952.

State OF Oklahoma Sampson Hisca Nancy M. Layne J. L. Emrick Charles G. Carlson W. D. Schock Pearl Gardner H. D. Amos Jack Eaton Harvey E. Gillon John I. Gaston Dora Kirschener G. P. Carr L. M Jordan Julius Crouch Carpenter F E Pence United Corporation of Massachusetts Section Township 4 A i Bee A. T. & S. Railway Section 23

Notice of Land Sale in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

In pursuance of an execution and order of sale issued by the District Court of Pontotoc County on September 30 1952 Ira D Shepard as plaintiff versus W o Singleton and Effie Lee Singleton his wife et al the sheriff is commanded to levy upon and sell without apprisement the described land and tenements.

District Court Pontotoc County Oklahoma Ira D. Shepard Wo Singleton Effie Lee Singleton

Notice to heirs in quiet title suit Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Plaintiffs filed September 26 1952 a petition in Pontotoc County District Court against Wae Lee Simmons and all heirs and executors of Mary Elizabeth Stevens and Carrie Dodson Tackett. Defendants must answer by November 18 1952 or the petition will be taken as true and title quieted to land described as part of the estates of Mary Elizabeth Mattie Stevens deceased and Carrie Dodson Tackett. Attorneys for Plaintiffs W D Abbott deputy.

Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma State OF Oklahoma Lee Simmons Mary Elizabeth Stevens Mattie Stevens Carrie Dodson Tackett District Court Robert B. Wright Nancy Wright David Wright J. G

Oklahoma Divorce Petition Against Lillie Mae Harper

The State of Oklahoma serves notice to Lillie Mae Harper that William A Harper sue alleges extreme cruelty for over a year prior to filing. The court clerk requires an answer by November 12, 1952 or the petition may be granted as true for a divorce. Witness dated September 30 with official seal. By Faye White, Mack M Braly.

State OF Oklahoma Lillie Mae Harper William A. Harper

Unknown Heirs and Administrators in Wright Estate Suit

Legal notice lists cantrell drilling se on the unknown heirs administrators executors devisees trustees and assigns immediate and remote of Robert B Wright deceased et al defendants in a civil action.

Robert B. Wright

Quiet title suit over Pontotoc land of Wright heirs

Plaintiffs J. G. Cantrell Drilling Co. seek to quiet title to 40 acres in Section 19 Township 4 North Range 7 East Pontotoc County Oklahoma. The case aims to determine death and heirship of Robert B. Wright Nancy Wright and David Wright and appoint heirs and shares under Oklahoma succession law. Judgment to bar defendants from any claim to the real estate and to identify rightful distributees. Court Clerk Pontotoc County by W D Abbott Kerr Lambert Conn Roberts attorneys.

Oklahoma

Notice to Creditors for Laura Lamb Deceased

Claims against Laura Lamb deceased must be presented with vouchers to E. C. Cavener administrator at Thos. P. Holt law office 11515 W. 12th St. Ada Oklahoma within four months of October 1 1952 or they will be barred. Attorney for Administrator Thomas P. Holt.

Laura Lamb Thos. P. Holt 12Th St Ada Okla

Corn Crop Support Set At $1.60 a Bushel

The Agriculture Department sets nationwide corn price support at 1.60 per bushel, 90 percent of parity, with state and county adjustments to be announced. Loans may be taken at the support price and repaid or canceled depending on future prices, with loans maturing July 31, 1953.

Washington Agriculture Department Department

Driver Faces Traffic Charge After Improper Turn Near Ada

Benjamin Oscar Fair of Ada Route 4 is charged in peace justice court of W Floyd with improper left turn. Patrolman Aubrey A. Mitchell stopped him Tuesday three miles south of Ada while he drove a 1940 Ford coupe attempting to enter a private driveway at an intersection.

Benjamin Oscar Fair Ada Peace Justice Court W. Floyd Fair Aubrey A. Mitchell

Kiwanis Club Hosts Safety Slides on School Rules

Sulphur Kiwanis gathered at St. Pauls with program chair J B Denman presenting safety slide shows for school children. His daughter Isola Ann Denman assisted by highlighting rule violations in the pictures. The Oct 7 program will observe National Newspaper Week with Bill Kinney and as Dunn leading the committee.

St. Paul J. B. Denman Isola Ann Denman Bill Kinney Dunn

Central dial telephone system planned for Oklahoma capitol

The state advances a central dial telephony project to save at least $1000 monthly. Begun over three years ago, the effort is pushed by the reorganization committee. A survey lists 128 agency telephone listings in Oklahoma City and 19 switchboard operators are currently used.

Great Oaks Capitol Oklahoma City

State Capitol Rolls Out Central Telephone System

A new central system links interior lines so all capitol phones dial directly. Governor and Budget Director calls won't exit the building, cutting waste and expense. Trunk lines will serve state offices and external calls, with restrictions on long distance and possible phone groupings to speed citizen service.

Capitol

Employers urged to hire physically handicapped workers

The State Employment Service reports 6000 handicapped Oklahomans placed in steady jobs last year and 3600 more in the first half of 1952. Precautions ensure workers are matched to abilities. A pool of 1200 prospective employees is available. Companies already using handicapped staff praise their dependability and conscientious effort.

State

Restless applicant confesses cheating on driving test

Enid public safety examiners report a new driver license applicant who just joined a church asks forgiveness for past transgressions. He admits cheating on the written test and offers no plan to retake it, leaving authorities puzzled by the honesty and restraint of his confession.

Department of Public Safety Enid Parolmen

Funeral Thursday For J. H. Runyan in Sulphur

John Henry Runyan 74 of 1600 West Broadway died Wednesday at DeLay hospital. He was born in 1878 in Arkansas and lived in Johnston and Murray counties before settling in Sulphur. Burial at Drake cemetery with Dunn Funeral Home handling arrangements. Surviving: widow Bertie, daughters Essie Puckett Vesie Williams, sons L L Runyan W B Runyan T D Runyan Vince Runyan Hoyt Runyan, 24 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren.

John Henry Runyan West Broadway DeLay Hospital Runyan Arkansas Johnston County Oklahoma Murray County The Baptist Church First Baptist Church Jim House Drake Cemetery Dunn Funeral Home Bertie Runyan Essie Puckett Vessie Williams Sulphur L. L. Runyan W. B. Runyan Hickory T. D. Runyan Vince Runyan Byars Hoyt Runyan Ardmore

Seven Years Old Suit In Top Court

The U S Supreme Court received an appeal in a seven year old por tal-to-portal pay suit for 25 000 former workers of the Oklahoma Ordnance Works at Chouteau Oklahoma. Attorneys for the workers seek reversal of an Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling that dismissed the test case meant to set a pay pattern. The suit, filed December 1945 in Mayes County by D E Miller, seeks daily overtime for time spent traveling to and from the reservation.

Washington U. S. Supreme Court Oklahoma Ordnance Works Chouteau Okla Oklahoma Supreme Court DuPont Company Mayes County Oklahoma D. E. Miller

Lawton To Vote On 1.728 Million Water Bond

Lawton Oklahoma voters will decide October 21 on a proposed bond issue totaling 1 million 728 thousand dollars to expand the city water system. The measure seeks funds for infrastructure and capacity upgrades affecting residents and businesses.

Lawton Okla

Ada Junior Highschool Photogues Annual Visit

Ray Tipton of the Tipton Photo Service spent Tuesday at Ada Junior High filming students. Students arrived prepared with the word bees for glamorous poses, featuring solos by Diana Todd Jane Alice Oliver and Lynn Thompson a skit by a group from Mrs Finis Morrison’s homeroom and musical numbers including Dorothy Bridwell Phillip Roddy Bob Thompson Merle Burns and Thomas Wilson. Patrons and visitors are invited to attend any assembly programs during the school year.

Ray Tipton The Tipton Photo Service Diana Todd Finis Morrison Dorothy Bridwell Jane Alice Oliver Phillip Roddy Bob Thompson Mary Alice Leach Lynn Thompson Merle Burns Thomas Wilson

Seventh Grade Assembly Friday Program at 10:20

An assembly for seventh grade Friday morning at 10:20 features Miss Iris Faye Gaar as director. Camp Fire Group performs with ukuleles including Linda Burns through Barbara Mullins. Dewayne Fisher plays saxophone, Glenda Phillips and Patricia Benton duet on Dutch piece, with piano.

Iris Faye Gaar Camp Fire Group Linda Burns Mary Morey Pat Killian Myrna Thomas Sandra Spears Judy O’neal Mary Alice Leach Sandy Frye Janet Moore Mary Callihan Laura Morrow Nancy Lambert Carrie Lou Hudson Lynn Thompson Jane Davis Nina Jones Pat Hensley Barbara Mullins Dewayne Fisher Glenda Phillips Patricia Benton

Latta Family Weekend Visits Across Tipton And Oklahoma City

Latta residents Mr and Mrs Joe Price and their children visited daughter Mrs Wilbur Hooser and relatives in Tipton over the weekend. Flora Willfite spent several days visiting daughter Mrs Lee Ross Scott and family and son Mearl Wilhite in Oklahoma City. John and David Kerr stayed Friday night with grandmother Mrs Rose Pegg in Allen.

Joe Price Tipton Wilbur Hooser Flora Willfite Lee Ross Scott Mearl Wilhite Oklahoma City John and David Kerr Allen Rose Pegg

Oklahoma City Visitors and Tulsa Hospital Return

Local families from Oklahoma City Shawnee Muncie Kansas and Tulsa share weekend visits. Elmalene Gipson returns to Hillcrest Memorial Hospital Tulsa after visiting her Gipson family.

Elmalene Gipson Hillcrest Memorial Hospital Tulsa Elmo Gipson

Oklahoma City Guests Visit Cumberland Presbyterian Members

Mr and Mrs Carl Chambers and Mrs Amita Langston from Oklahoma City were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Dock Tracy and children. Mr and Mrs Rae Thompson of Stonewall attended Cumberland Presbyterian church Sunday morning and then stayed with their daughter and family, Mr and Mrs B C Rogers and children.

Carl Chambers Amita Langston Oklahoma City Dock Tracy Rae Thompson Stonewall Cumberland Presbyterian Church B. C. Rogers

Mrs George Bennett Improves After Illness

Mrs George Bennett who was ill last week is improved and able to be up.

George Bennett

Mrs Marvin Laughlin Admitted For Two Week Hospital Stay

Mrs Marvin Laughlin entered Valley View hospital Tuesday afternoon for treatment and rest and is expected to remain about two weeks.

Marvin Laughlin Valley View Hospital

Fifth Grade Student Breaks Arm in School Swing Fall

Tony Eaton, a fifth grade student, broke his arm in a fall from a swing during lunch. He suffered a double fracture and stayed in the hospital from Tuesday until Wednesday afternoon for treatment.

Tony Eaton

Wilsons Visit Fra zier Family in Stuart Sunday

Mr and Mrs Harvey Wilson and their children spent Sunday in Stuart visiting Mrs Wilsons brother and his family Mr and Mrs Carl Fra zier.

Harvey Wilson Stuart Carl Frazier

Latin Baptist Church resumes baptismal work after revival

Monday night at 7 30 Pp m the men of the Latin Baptist church met to resume work on the baptism. Through September the work was halted for a study course cottage prayer meetings and a revival.

The Latin Baptist Church

New Adult Training Union Forming After Study

Sunday night during Training Union Hour the new converts began a study of Your Life and Your Church taught by Rev. Truett Haskins. Upon completion the class members plan to organize a new adult training union class.

Families Move Into Latta Community New Homes

New residents in Latta include the Earl Northcutt family who built a home north of the underpass and the Ardner Coffee family who purchased the home vacated by Kenneth Wilson. Mr and Mrs Wilson moved into their new home next door.

Latta Earl Northcutt Ardner Coffee Kenneth Wilson Mrs. Wilson

Arnold couple joins daughter in Wa tonga home

Mr. and Mrs. Ross Arnold from Wa tonga arrived to live with daughter Mrs. George Loftin and family while Mr. Arnold recovers from a heart ailment first noted in March. His health worsened last week but has since shown some improvement.

Ross Arnold Watonga George Loftin Mr. Arnold

James Family Sunday Visit in Duncan

Mr and Mrs Bill James and their children spent Sunday in Duncan visiting her brother and family Mr and Mrs Jack Woods and their children.

Bill James Duncan Jack Woods

Duycks Tour Lake of the Ozarks and Bagnal Dam Missouri

Mr. and Mrs Basil Duyck spent Wednesday through Sunday touring the Lake of the Ozarks and Bagnal Dam in Missouri. They visited Mrs Pete Osborn, a niece of Mr Duyck, and were joined by their son and family Mr and Mrs Aston Duyck of Garland Texas.

Basil Duyck Lake of the Ozarks Bagnal Dam Missouri Mr. Duyck Pete Osborn Aston Duyck Garland Texas

Blue Skirt Ushers Forfeit Holiday To Help Workshop

Members of the Blue Skirt Pep organization sponsored by Mrs Gene Smith served as ushers during last Friday's workshop sessions. Lou Ellen Repass Sylvia Robinson Mary Kate Thrash Caroline Ridling Shirley Owens Phyllis Buchanan Chars ey Lamb Sue Griffith Mary Hendrix Farlena Hickey Lynn Hodges Rita Morgan Judy Keaper Sandra Thompson Norma Williams Sandra Upton Joyce Phillips Melba Jane Rives forfeited their holiday to work and entertain the children with their mothers.

Gene Smith Lou Ellen Repass Sylvia Robinson Mary Kate Thrash Caroline Ridling Shirley Owens Phyllis Buchanan Charsey Lamb Sue Griffith Mary Hendrix Farlena Hickey Lynn Hodges Rita Morgan Judy Keaper Sandra Thompson Norma Williams Sandra Upton Joyce Phillips Melba Jane Rives

Reverend Kadey Leads Chapel Hour Message on God as Friend

Reverend Kenneth Kadey told students that God is a friend to all during the Chapel Hour. Principal A. R. Wallace reported an 87.61 percent attendance average for church and Sunday school, with 100 percent rooms sponsored by Mrs. Gene Smith, Miss Bernice Hargis and Mrs. Elton Stewart.

Madey Kenneth Kadey Episcopalian Church God A. R. Wallace Gene Smith Bernice Hargis Elton Stewart

State Meteorite Turns Out Really Unusual Type

A 600 pound meteorite found south of Ardmore Oklahoma is described by Dr. Lincoln La Paz as a rare granual hexahedrite, possibly the largest of its kind. University of New Mexico researchers will test it further after moving it to UNM and back to Tucker Tower Museum for additional analysis.

Ardmore Okla Here Allen Graffham Tucker Tower Museum Lake Murray State Park Lincoln la Paz University of New Mexico la Paz Russia

New Trial Ordered for Kay County Man on Liquor Possession

Oklahoma City The Criminal Court of Appeals orders a new trial for Larry Barnett, jailed six months and fined 500 dollars after erroneous instructions and late proof of a federal license. In a separate ruling, Tommy Padgett keeps a 30 day sentence and 100 dollar fine for possessing 63 bottles of liquor.

Oklahoma City Criminal Court of Appeals Kay County Dick Jones Larry Barnett Tommy Padgett Tulsa County

Oklahoma scrap dealer sues government over ceiling price claims

Oklahoma City businessman Ralph Finkelstein, owner of Capital Smelting and Refining, counters OPS charges with a suit seeking treble damages of 55 410 for an alleged 18 570 overcharge. He argues the government owes him refunds for aluminum ingots bought under price ceilings.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Ralph Finkelstein Finkelstein Capital Smelting and Refining Co U. S Office of OPS

World Series Game Review Notes Injury and Early Run

The timeline notes an injury assessment during the World Series, then clear recovery as Rizzuto returns to his position. Campanella hits a ground single through the infield to left field scoring Reese and moving Robinson to second for the first run. Pafko struck out. One run, three hits, no errors, two left.

Rizzuto Campanella Reese Robinson Pafko

Weekend Socials Round Up Across Holdenville Area

Local families and visitors from Holdenville Seminole Oklahoma City Shawnee Ada and Konawa spent weekends with relatives and friends. Includes visits by Mr and Mrs James Ingram Mrs Doris Fleming Mrs Foster Campbell and many others joining gatherings with Atkinson Heard Evans and Russell families and extended kin across surrounding towns.

James Ingram Holdenville Jim Ingram Elmer Dunagan J. W. Atkinson Doris Fleming Foster Campbell San Angelo Tex Bob Evans Doc Heard Tulsa Till George Hirn Frankie Bill Clintworth Sammie Williams Borger Margaret Williams Seminole Harold Massey Retha Oklahoma City George Hinn Clara Johnston Walter Sutton Jess Sutton Jimmy Hershel] Kelley C. M. Dunagan Tecumseh Jess Russell W. W. Atkinson Vannie Raper Stratford Rube H. O. Griffin Furman Konawa Glen Jacob Zweiacher Elma Okardie Ed Zweiacher R. L. Durbin Euel Harper Shawnee Pinkie Huffman John Graham Georgetown E. J. Evans Donna Kay Ada L. E. Majors Bowlegs Robertson Ada Saturay Clyde Sutton Ed Zweincher Jimmy Atkinson Tommy Wilson Arnom Sutton Lotus Harrison Duncan Vamposa Jackie Ray Durbin Oklahoma A M. College Stillwater M. C. Botkin Oscar Merrell University Hospital J. P. Dodd Wewoka M. C. Tkin Linda Alice Ann Myrna Evans

Mantle, Berra Help Yankees Tie Dodgers In Tight Inning

In the fourth, Mantle doubled to right center and scored on Berra's RBI fielder's choice as Dodger pitcher Erskine retired Collins. Berra later scored after Mantle reached third on a catch, tying the game 1-1. Dodgers failed to score in the frame.

Yankees Mantle Snider Robinson Woodling Berra Furillo Erskine Collins Dodgers Hodges Bauer McDougald

Yankees Pull Ahead as Campanella’s Mistimed Throw Opens Gap

Yankee runners capitalize on a dropped strike call by Campanella allowing Martin to score and McDougald to advance. Raschi fans Bauer and Rizzu grounded out as the Dodgers fail to convert with Reese and Snider retiring the side.

Yankees Rally in Sixth With Five-Run Inning

Mantle reached on a bunt and advanced as Erskine walked six batters. Woodling singled to drive Mantle home and Berra walked to fill the bases. Collins reached on an error as Mantle scored and Woodling moved to third. Martin homered to left as the Yankees grabbed the lead. Bauer struck out with Raschi and others out.

Yankees Mantle Robinson Woodling Erskine Berra Billy Lees Collins Hodges McDougald Martin

J. W. Chaffin Dies at 58 in Ada Oklahoma

J W Chaffin a well known Ada and Pontotoc County resident died Wednesday evening at 7 20 in a local hospital after years of illness He was 58 services set for Friday at 4 pm at the Free Will Baptist church Fifteenth and Ash with Rev Weldon Wood and Rev F M Wood officiating burial in Memorial Park Survivors include wife Della two sons Braxton Fort Worth Bradford Ada daughter Mrs J D Dow Thompson six grandchildren Born in Alabama the family moved to Pontotoc in 1928 and he lived much of his life in Ada

J. W. Chaffin Ada Pontotoc County Free Will Baptist Church Fifteenth and Ash Weldon Wood F. M. Wood Memorial Park Della Chaffin Braxton Fort Worth Bradford J. D. (Dow) Thompson Alabama Mr. Chaffin

Wanted Truman to Stay Home Fired

J Easter, 55, architect, was discharged after four days following a DC court bid to stop President Truman on a whistle stop tour. Easter said Hydrofoil Corp. of Annapolis Md. gave retrenchment as reason. Lane McLean, GM, said the court action did not influence the firing.

Washington Truman J. Easter District of Columbia Easter Hydrofoil Corp Annapolis

Cake frosting tips for between layers and dusting

The guide notes frosting need not cover the cake sides. If desired, frosting can be placed between the layers and the top dusted with confectioners sugar for a simple finish.

VA Hospital Cuts Force Ward Closure in Muskogee

Veterans Administration hospital in Muskogee Oklahoma reports a personnel cutback order. One 40 bed ward will close with dismissal notices to one doctor three nurses and six other staff. Payroll reductions affect maintenance custodial administrative and special services.

Muskogee Okla Veterans Administration D. H Miller Miller Washington

Minister Association names officers at Konawa session

Rev. W. H. Travis of Vamoosa was named clerk of the South Canadian Baptist Association which met in Konawa and Wewoka. Rev. Cecil Smallwood of Sasakwa was elected treasurer and Budget Promotion chairman. Rev. Leon Davidson of Cromwell was elected moderator and Rev. D. C. Applegate of Seminole vice moderator.

Konawa W. H. Travis Vamoosa South Canadian Baptist Association Wewoka Cecil Smallwood Sasakwa Leon Davidson Cromwell D. C. Applegate Seminole

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