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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1963
Page
6
Public notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma declares Ralph Stone dba John M Stone as defendant in a lawsuit by Crayton of Well Cementing Company seeking 2123.18 principal plus 225 attorney fees and 10 interest, with attachment of a oil and gas leasehold estate in Section 14 Township 5 North Range 4 East. Deadline to answer November 14, 1963. Also bids invited for two earthfill floodwater retarding structures in Pontotoc County.
Bertha M. Hall executrix of Cleveland G. Hall deceased files final accounting and petition for determination of heirs, final settlement, distribution and discharge. Hearing set by Judge for October 28, 1963 at 10:00 A.M. in Ada Oklahoma Courtroom. All interested must appear to show cause why account should not be settled and estate discharged.
Defendants are notified they have been sued by Herbert R. Henderson and Thelma M. Henderson as joint tenants. They must answer by November 13, 1963, or the petition will be taken as true and judgment entered quieting title to the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 20, Township 5 North, Range 5 East, Pontotoc County Oklahoma, containing 10 acres more or less, in favor of the plaintiffs. Defendants have no rights in the described real estate and heirs of C. A. Cummins, Evangeline Cummins and Mildred Cummins Holleman are named as parties in interest.
Mrs. Virgil Scarberry of Roff underwent surgery Thursday at Valley View Hospital in Ada. Her sister Mrs. Ercy Ownbey and Mr. and Mrs. Ownbey remained at the hospital all day. Mrs. Ownbey also visited patient Mrs. George Wright. Karen Penrod visited after school with Mrs. Grant Johnson and May. Grandchildren of Mrs. Marjorie Soutee were visiting Monday evening with Mrs. Grant Johnson and May.
No. 23 28323 notice fixed for October 22 1963 at 10 00 A M at the south front door of the Ada Oklahoma courthouse the sheriff will offer for cash the personal property in Pontotoc County including a 1959 Ford YV 8 2 Dear Custom 300 with serial number BSKG120620 model 64 F.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Penrod and girls hosted supper Thursday night with his mother and sister and children, Mrs. L. J. Penrod and Mrs. Bob McNutt and family, all of Ada.
Mr and Mrs Ben Ownbey and Charles attended revival services at Wilson Tuesday night. The Ownbeys also attended church at Wilson Sunday night of last week.
The W. D. Floyds of Gaar Corner visited Mrs. Evert Summers and Mack, sharing a social call.
Mrs. Leo MecNinch and Mrs. Robert Penrod visited Ada Friday night for an adults class taught by Mrs. Romaine the home economics teacher at Vanoss.
On October 3, 1963, County Judge heard Benton Browning guardian of Marjorie Peterson an incompetent petition to authorize sale of an undivided 5/24 interest in part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 27 Township 4 North Range 6 East. Description begins 1812.95 feet east of the section corner, then 368.85 feet north, 50 feet east, 368.85 feet south, 50 feet west to the starting point.
Notice to heirs and interested parties that a petition was filed October 8 1963 in Pontotoc County Oklahoma to judicially determine the death of Maywood Laird Kirby and termination of joint tenancy in Lot 15 Block 33 Ada. Hearing set October 21 1963 at 10 AM. Attorneys Denton Gassaway West Ada Oklahoma for petitioner Myrtle Rachel Kirby. Also refers to estate of Gertrude Sandbach deceased and petition for heirship and distribution.
Mrs. M. P. Ownbey and Mrs. Robert Penrod hosted visitors including Mrs. Grant Johnson and May Friday, along with Becky and Deana.
Mrs. Ercy Ownbey and Mrs. Ben Ownbey traveled to Ada on Friday afternoon to visit Mrs. Virgil Scarberry of Roff who is a patient at Valley View Hospital.
Mr and Mrs Ed Files ate supper with Mr and Mrs Bill Thomas on Thursday evening The two Files families then left for California Friday morning with Warren Dilbeck Ruth and Ray as companions
Several families in Oklahoma City Ada and nearby took note of Mexican asp caterpillars. Marvin Hunt collected one and sent it to the news office. First specimens were white, later ones described as cream or tan. Only a single jarred specimen was seen by Bill and Erma Thomason.
Sunday visitors with Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith were Herbert Griffith of Roff and Mrs Alva Johnson.
Mr and Mrs Loren Hughes of Lawrence visited Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Shelby Stanfield in a social gathering.
Mrs Grant Johnson and her grandson Don Walker from Lodi California visited Sunday evening of last week with Mrs Alva Johnson. Donald left for home Monday afternoon.
Visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Pipes and Roger Dale Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. Earl House and children of Okmulgee and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Williams and Regina of Sulphur.
Mr and Mrs Delmer Mardis visited Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Arno Griffiths. The Robert Penrod family attended a show in Ada Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs Arvis Griffith spent the weekend in Oklahoma City visiting her parents and brother Mr and Mrs Rex Thompson and Terry Lee.
Mrs Ben Ownbey and Charles hosted with guests Mrs Jo Ann Davis and children, joined by Mr and Mrs Bob Davis and Betty of Lawrence and Mr and Mrs Thurman Holland and children of Vanoss.
Mr. and Mrs. Alvie L. Griffith visited late Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Alva Johnson. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hatcher and Robert were Mr. and Mrs. Troy Flowers and children of Sulphur, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Deathridge and Kinley Deathridge of Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Flowers and L. A. of Oak Grove and Mrs. Joe Thompson, Dave and Mae of Roff.
Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith and Mr and Mrs Ercy Ownbey attended a sale at the home of Mr and Mrs I E Love in Roff Saturday The Ownbeys also visited Mr and Mrs Jeff Fussell in Roff
A vehicle crashed and rolled about 180 feet, killing Carter who was thrown clear and died at the hospital. The collision occurred on property owned by Mr and Mrs J W Harkey. Final rites for Carter were held in Criswell Chapel with Rev Delbert Akin. Burial followed at Rosedale Cemetery. Mrs Virgle Scarberry was hospitalized October 2 for kidney ailment surgery at Valley View Hospital.
H. C. Yowell received another pint of blood Saturday and again Monday in the ongoing medical treatment.
Mr and Mrs Bert Cox of McAlester and friends of the Yowells arrived Friday evening. Cox attended the McAlester Ada football game and the group celebrated Mrs Yowell’s birthday on Saturday. Mrs Yowell received a white African violet from the Ellis couple. The Coxes left McAlester Saturday after watching the East Central Northeastern game on television.
Mrs Mae Henderson traveled with Horace Golden to Fort Smith on Wednesday and caught a bus to Springdale Arkansas to visit Mr and Mrs Roy Henderson and Rickey. Horace worked on a job in Muldrow Wednesday through Saturday.
Mr Mead of Ada, an old acquaintance of Mr and Mrs Walter Gayne, visited them Sunday and fished for a while.
Paul Henderson met with D R Chock Clifford at Lula on Saturday night. The informal gathering drew local residents and noted figures from the community.
Mr and Mrs Bill Thomason were Tuesday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs John Fox and girls.
Mr. and Mrs. Arno Griffiths escorted their daughter Shirley on a brief trip to Tishomingo Sunday last week. They attended church at Sunshine and later visited with Mr. and Mrs. Buck Heard.
The Myricks welcome a baby boy born October 3 at 7 a.m. in San Manuel Arizona. George Myrick informed his mother Thursday morning, making Mr and Mrs Ben Ownbey proud grandparents once again.
Gayle McNinch spent Saturday night in Ada with Linda McNinch. The pair were seen together at a local venue, with no further details released about the event or purpose of their gathering.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Pipes and Roger with guests Mr and Mrs Thomason visited Sulphur Friday night for Regina Williams birthday dinner. Regina Williams is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Williams and is 14 years old. Mrs Ercy Ownbey and Charles visited Mrs Alvie Griffith Thursday.
Mrs. Richard Soutee invited her mother Mrs. Alva Johnson to join a Fort Worth trip last Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. Soutee and their children traveled Friday to visit Mrs. Soutee’s sister Mrs. Jack Griffith and family. The Soutees also visited Perry last week with Richard’s sister and family Mr. and Mrs. Ed Roberts and children.
Mrs. Robert Penrod said the temperature in South Gate California reached 110 degrees last week, affecting her mother's residence and daily life in the area.
Charles traveled to Pauls Valley Saturday to greet his daughter and her children Mrs Jo Ann Davis Robin Margie Elizabeth and Patricia arriving from California. Robin and Elizabeth joined grandparents for Sunday school.
M. E. Mercer and family of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Doc Mercer of Stratford were Saturday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Ercy Ownbey. Mrs. Ezra Hunt spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hunt and children.
Mrs. Evert Summers and Mack visited Mrs. Nettie Hodges along with Phyllis and Roberta on Sunday in Roff.
Karen Penrod visited Mrs. Johnson and May Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Robert Penrod and children were Robert's parents Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Penrod of Ada.
Albert and Hamer Sunday were mentioned in a brief social item noting visits to Mrs. Jack Summers.
The author laments a severe dust problem and extreme dryness in Egypt. Dust-filled air hampers daily life and breathing, while dry soils crack and threaten brick homes and concrete slabs. Fire hazards rise as pastures burn and stock ponds dry up, stressing housing construction and safety.
Wade Thornton was honored with a party at his Ada home on his early fourth birthday, with a Western themed cake, games, and gifts. Attendees included Chrystal James Don, Leslie Paul Henderson, Gary, Russell and Bonnie Biggs, Kevin Biggs, Julia, Stevie and Wayne Bryant, Dennis Thornton, and his mother hosts Mrs. Sherrill Henderson Mrs. Elwanda Biggs Mrs. Shirley Biggs Mrs. Oleta Bryant and Mrs. Francis Thornton.
Mrs. Lucille Auten recently had her house and well house painted white, a refresh of the former Bud Scates property location.
The Robert Johnsons have hired painters and given their house a new exterior color. Neighbors note the updated curb appeal and improved scene along the block.
R C Drennan and the Jack Davis family recently returned from California, arriving home after a trip.
The Ode Bishops have returned to their home and started maintenance tasks on the property. They are organizing repairs and completing improvements upon resuming residence.
R C Drennan visited Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Hoover Scott. The brief note places the gathering at the Scotts' home and records the social call.
Ada fire department arrived to a house blaze at the Davises home with smoke pouring from south windows. Firefighters refilled from a farm pond after exhausting on the truck water. The exterior structure was saved though the interior was gutted. A separate report notes a wiener roast after work at Valley View Hospital led to a fatal crash around 3 a.m. involving intern Donald Lee Carter who veered off near Thurman Gray driveway and left the road.
Velma Henderson spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Don Henderson and family. Mrs. Ethelene Golden, Gary, Teresa, Carol and Randy and Velma Henderson shopped in Ada Saturday. Mrs. Sue Henderson, Debbie and Olan Jr., Mr. and Mrs. James Stephens and Mr. and Mrs. Albert, Portland Park, visited Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Shirley in Seminole Sunday.
Lester Biggs of Latta has sold his Ada filling station due to health concerns. He now works full-time at his nearby grocery near the cement plant, saying he feels better under his doctor's care for an allergy. He suspects grease and dirt at the gas station caused his trouble.
Randy Golden, five, who lost his first tooth last week, is developing a bright new tooth in its place.
Mrs Olive Summers was a Saturday evening guest of Mrs Josie Hambleton in Ada. Mrs Trixie Lucy and Mrs Hambleton visited Norman and Oklahoma City on Tuesday. Mrs Hambleton stayed in Norman with her son Edgar Hambleton and family. Mrs Lucy continued to Oklahoma City on business and they returned to Ada late afternoon.
Ada resident Mrs. F N Westrope found her canary dead in its cage on Monday morning. The bird had been a gift to the Westropes on their 60th wedding anniversary three years earlier.
A letter from Gene Henderson of Corpus Christi Texas cites daytime terrapins as a sign of rain and notes insect and cricket activity nearby. Mrs Connie Nelson reports her mother in law still fears a violin spider, not for curiosity but fear.
F N Westrope of Ada is ill with bronchial trouble with doctors visiting Monday and Tuesday. Mrs Ethelene Golden and children visited with relatives Monday evening. Mrs Horace Golden and children saw geese migrating south Tuesday evening and the reporter heard geese honking Monday night. Cooler weather may be on the way.
Mrs. Viola Herrin and Dusty visit the Hendersons on Sunday along with Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Henderson and Misses Glenda Jones and Sharron Gray of Ada. Glenda Jones and James Nessel were Saturday night visitors with the Hendersons.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Henderson hosted Monday night guests Mr. and Mrs. Walter Goynes. Velma Henderson visited with Mrs. Ethelene Golden and children. Carol and Randy stayed overnight. Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Horace Golden and family Debra Kaye Henderson George Human and Chuck Parker Ada.
Union Hill Baptist Church reported 50 in Sunday school. Don Newby led both morning and evening services. Visiting families included Skaggs Cunningham Oil Center Grandfield and Debra. Special songs featured Life's Railway and In the Garden. New officers were installed and invite all to attend.
Mrs. Fred Rost and James Carl of Germany with Mrs. Rena Moss from Lubbock Texas visited E. E. Agee on Sunday. Rost Carl Moss also called on W. C. Rose in Walnut Grove Saturday. They stopped at R. E. Tilley in Ada Sunday night with other relatives in the group.
Ada residents and guests spent Sunday and weekend visiting relatives in Ada Latta and Stroud. Notable stops included Mr. and Mrs. Houchens with Teels, Robanette and Reba with Roddy, and Inez Cassady visiting Teels. Earl Rose and Crockett households hosted Trivitt and Crockett in Stroud.
Mr and Mrs J V Haines and Mr and Mrs Harold Haines attended Roy Nuner s funeral Tuesday at Fittstown. Mike visited Randy Golden while his parents attended the funeral. He told Mrs Haines that Mrs Ethelene Golden sure was a ...
A Monday night event at Vaness High School featured Mrs. Haines and Mrs. Golden discussing Mike who did not eat the bragged about dish. Attendees included multiple Haines and Tilley families, Pam and Dian, Joni and Rhonda Adams, Billie Adams, and Rev. Cunningham with Harold Haines in a shotgun wedding scene.
People visiting Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Don Newby and Kathy of Walnut Grove, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hicks of Nicoma Park, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jones and Wayne, Sue, and Jerry Ballard, plus in the afternoon Rev. David Parker and his son.
Mr and Mrs F L Hambrick of Poteau Mrs Lois Henderson of Arkansas and J W Kirkes visited Mr and Mrs J B Jones last week.
Mrs Emma Jones attended a Women's League meeting in Ada on Tuesday at the home of Mrs Vel Bumpers. The report notes community engagement and local participation in the Ada area.
Mrs Ina Haines and Mrs Laura Haines attended the first meeting of the homemaker service sponsored by Mrs Patsy Romine of Vaness and Mrs Thelma Dellinger of Byng. The next lesson will cover care and understanding of the aging at Oklahoma State Motor Bank.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Haines visited Mr. and Mrs. Mack Welch and family Saturday night. Mike Haines stayed with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J V Haines.
Clyde Nichols and many relatives visited Walter McAnally Saturday and Sunday. William Henson and Billy and others from Westview Ada and Albert Cox visited Alvin McAnally Sunday. Alvin McAnally William Henson and Glen Smith are working in Antlers this week.
Mr and Mrs R E Tilley visited Olen Tilley and family in Bucklin Kansas last week. They reported ample soil moisture and wheat drilling with a Hamie plow. They attended a Dodge cattle sale and montesuma Bucklin football game where Bobby Tilley captains.
Harold Haines, Mrs Oma Enloe, Mrs Lela Rose and Mrs Alpha Tilley are teachers who attended a teachers' workshop on Monday.
Sue Ballard of Ada visited Don and Mrs Newby and Kathy Walnut Grove on Sunday night. Kathy, a proud little girl, enjoyed a visit from her Ada friend Sue and her new puppy gifted by the Ebrite family, making her feel like she owns the world with her new pup.
Mr and Mrs Tom Agee with Tracy and Regina from Walnut Grove join Mrs Mary Long and Tommy from Ada to visit Mr and Mrs George Graham on Sunday.
Mrs Joyce Henry Steve and Brent Ada visit Mr and Mrs Tom Agee Regina and Tracy Thursday and Sunday. Mr and Mrs Tom Agee have remodeled their home the past week.
Oliver Parker and Patti from Ada visited his parents Luther and Mrs Parker. Luther Parker then visited Millard Henry and family, including Glen Gayle Oliver Patti and Vicki Ada on Thursday. Luther Parker’s wife visited Dal Hammonds and Walsh Murry Ada on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Billy Joe Adams and daughters Joni Rhonda and Pamela visited Mrs Maggie Johnson in Konawa to share greetings and discuss local matters. The gathering highlighted family ties and neighborhood relations in the town.
Jack Phelps and others visited Mrs. Sible Collins and Mrs. Nora Roper over the weekend. Collins then visited Ola Fraley on Monday. Roper and Collins have been gathering pecans this week.
Mr and Mrs Jim Archer and Mrs Dorothy Argo plus others from Poteau Colbert Korea Ada visited Mr and Mrs Leonard Archer Lawrence Lindall Sunday. Dorothy Argo visited Mrs Laura Archer at a convalescent home. Mrs Archer's condition is unchanged. Leonard Archer Lindall and Lawrence visited Mrs Mary Long and Tommy Saturday night. The boys and Mr Archer enjoyed a game of dominoes.
Mr and Mrs Ben Jones and friends from Latta and Ada visited Mr and Mrs John Lee in Latta Saturday night and Sunday The Hayes and Sherry joined for supper Monday evening Others visiting included Anthony Duckworth Ralph Teel Don Newby Kathy F O Jones Glenn and Annette Jones with the Lees and the Marvins midweek and again Friday
Union Hill 4H Club met Thursday at the school with all members present. Emerson Black from the county agent's office served as chairman as officers were elected and members enrolled for the new year. Officers are Larry Bess president Terrie Ebrite secretary Lynn Rhynes song leader Gary Golden social chairman and Michael Golden reporter.
Mr and Mrs B M Welch Mark Mike and Sandra visited Mr and Mrs Harvey Grove Wynnewood Sunday for dinner. Welch hopes his boys help drill wells and is currently drilling a water well for Mr and Mrs B F Lancaster this week. The Welchs renewed their Ada Weekly News subscription to read school news since Mike attends Union Hill this semester.
Mrs J W Kirkes is reported improving from a recent heart ailment with doctors noting steady progress and her condition improving daily.
Mr and Mrs Dink Binion visited their daughter Mary Nell Cummings and grandchildren Patti Jimmy and Marty in Oklahoma City on Sunday Jimmy has mumps. Mrs Lei Cochran and Terry visited Daisy Binion on Thursday. Mrs Binion is painting and varnishing at her home this week.
Luther Parker attended funeral services for Bettie Hayes at the Ada Pentecostal Church on Monday afternoon, with friends and family gathering for the ceremonial rites.
Rev and Mrs F L Cunningham and family visited Zachary and family in Denison Texas and C C Bacon's family in Arlington Texas followed by further calls to Mrs Cunningham in Pernell and to Howard Cunningham in Oil Center and Ada families.
Tony Braden, just back from Korea, phoned his parents in Ada to arrange a meeting in Oklahoma City. He is stationed at Fort Sill and plans to visit frequently, with relatives including Glen and Mrs. Braden, Janet, Haley Williams of Fairfield California, Iva Cantrell Ada, Edna Golden Ada, and others in Ada and Regina, Regie, Dewayne, Grover Keeling, Beulah Deathridge, Joyce Cape, J. W. Braden family, and Odell Beaton. He is driving a new car this week and will return home often.
Mr and Mrs Randy Delozier visited Mr and Mrs George Smith and family Sunday night for a wiener roast. Mrs Wanda Coplen and children visited the George Smith family Sunday afternoon. Mrs Coplen Basil and Kevin visited Lonnie East Oakman Mr East Mrs Bob Hodges Oakman and Mrs Lula Keeling visited Mrs Coplen Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Lee Keeling visited Mr and Mrs Grover Keeling Ada Sunday. Charles Coplen was home with his family Saturday and Sunday.
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