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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1968

Page

6

Quiet Title Action in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Fred Lee Davis sues to quiet title to an undivided five sixths interest in described real property in Pontotoc County. Defendants must answer by November 13 1968 or petition will be taken true and judgment rendered accordingly. Also Emma Clyde Caton executrix seeks final account and heirs determination in Emma P Smith estate with hearing set October 24 1968 at Ada Oklahoma Court.

Fred Lee Davis District Court of Pontotoc State of Oklahoma Pontotoc County J. P. Ables A. J. Harris Emma Clyde Caton Emma P. Smith Ada Oklahoma Raymond L. Gay Caster A. Gay A. Gay Gary Moore Orbra O. Moore County Court Pontotec

Probate and estate notices mix with local Ada community notes

County Court in Pontotoc County sets October 14 1968 hearing for Evelyn Cotton will Greydon M. Rogers seeks letters testamentary. Ada residents share family visits and local news while ceramic students delay kiln firing after explosions at the school.

YARBRO heirs sue over Ada Oklahoma real estate title

Sally Mae Yarbro and Thomas G Yarbro sue the unnamed heirs executors and assigns of T M Yarbro in Pontotoc County Oklahoma District Court to quiet title to the north 70 feet of lots 11 and 12 in block 6 Chickasaw Addition Ada Oklahoma. Defendants are required to answer by November 13 1968 or the petition will be taken as true.

Irene I. Jones W. D. Hart West Paul Pauls Valley Oklahoma Homer Houston Evans Leslie B. Younger North Broadway Ada Sally Mae Yarbro Thomas G. Yarbro Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma Pontotoc Chickasaw James A Durant Bryan County

Bolen heirs property notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Notice is hereby given that Rosetta McCarty Bolen Eve Jewell Bolen Julia Bolen Tenequer and Frank Bolen restricted heirs of Morgan Bolen deceased to whom SW% NE%4 NW% SE% and N% SW% SE% of Section 3 and Sita NW% SE% and SW% SEM of Section 10 Township 4 North Range 6 East Pontotoc County Oklahoma titled to the property in the estate with legal description specified.

Rosetta McCarty Bolen Eve Jewell Bolen Julia Bolen Tenequer Frank Bolen Fiat Ginn Ue Fodiens Ant Doles Morgan Bolen Sita Township Range 6 Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Local Families Share Weekend Visits in Wynnewood and Latta

Mrs. Rosa Lee Cottrell hosts Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Mack Summers and Gaylon in Wynnewood. Robert Hatcher joins Mrs Mollie Summers Albert and Doc, then Albert and Robert visit Mr and Mrs Roy Laxton that evening. The Hatcher and Bob Hatcher groups call on Mr and Mrs Paul Hatcher Latta with children. Mrs Mary Penrod visits Hatcher home Monday. Bob and Robert Hatcher visit Mr and Mrs Ben Ownbey Saturday.

Mack Summers Gaylon Mrs Rosa Lee Cottrell and Wynnewood Robert Hatcher Sunda Mollie Summers Albert Doc Robert Roy Laxton Bob Hatcher Darryl Paul Hatcher Latta Mary Penrod Hatcher Home Ben Ownbey

Penrods Visit Beighles in Oklahoma City Family

Mr and Mrs Robert Penrod and family visited his sister and family the Don Beighles in Oklahoma City on Sunday Lowell Penrod Pickett visited and family recently.

Robert Penrod Don Beighles Oklahoma City Lowell Penrod Pickett

Ahloso Bible School Attendance and Baptist Meeting

In Ahloso and area church news 56 attended Sunday School at Church of Christ, 79 at Banner Baptist Sunday School, and 36 in Training Union. The Banner Baptist Association met at Ahloso Baptist Church Sept 30 and Oct 1 with all churches represented and new officers elected.

Nancy Fulsom Church of Christ Baptist Sunday School Training Union Banner Baptist

Mrs. Birtie Evans Visits Treas Family in Stonewall

Mrs. Birtie Evans of Stonewall spent Saturday with her daughter and the J C Treas family. The Treas couple had supper Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Max Whitzell of Ada.

Birtie Evans Stonewall J. C. Treas Max Whitzell Ada

Miller Family Weekend Visit to Bristow

Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Miller with Gail Ronnie and James spent the weekend in Bristow visiting Gail’s sister and her family the B. J. Watkins.

R. G. Miller Gail Ronnie James Bristow B. J. Watkins

Susan McElroy Spent Friday Night With Onus Jordan Family

Susan McElroy spent Friday night with the Onus Jordan family in Ada, an informal social visit noted in local records. No further events or outcomes are recorded.

Susan McElroy Onus Jordan Family Ada

Karen Murray Spends Time with Grandparents

Karen Murray ended time with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ozzie Murray sharing a quiet visit and family moments.

Karen Murray Mrs Ozzie Murray

Mr and Mrs Gene Whelchel on Tea Cam T

Mr and Mrs Gene Whelchel on tea cam ts, Mrs Ruebin Praaier,

Gene Whelchel T Ee Cam Ts Mrs Ruebin Praaier

Fortner Family Spend Time With Son Fortner

W. A. Fortner of Allen spends a few days with his son and family, visiting relatives during the stay.

W. A. Fortner Allen New Fortner

Weekend Visits From Stowe and Reich Families

Glenda Stowe spent Saturday night with her sister and family the C J Simmons Ada. Mr and Mrs Virgil Reich and family visited relatives during the weekend at Antlers.

Glenda Stowe C. J. Simmons Ada Virgil Reich Antlers

Weekend Visit From Wright City Families

Mrs. Anita Ross Barbara and Debbie of Wright City spent the weekend with the Bob Ross and Curtis Ross families. Her husband Bill was away deer hunting in Wyoming.

Anita Ross Barbara Debbie Wright City Bob Ross Curtis Ross Bill Wyoming

Mrs Brannon and Nora Ross Visit Granny Brannon

Mrs Eula Brannon and Nora Ross visited Granny Brannon and Opal Wiles in Stonewall recently.

Eula Brannon Nora Ross Granny Brannon Opal Wiles Stonewall

Weekend Visit Highlights From Holdenville and Holdenville

Miss Joan Turner of Holdenville spent the weekend with the Bob Turners of Ahloso. Mrs. Dub Turner of Holdenville visited the Bob Turners on Tuesday.

Joan Turner Holdenville Bob Turners Ahloso Dub Turner

Visit Brings Cheatham and Beane Home for a Few Days

La Vonda Cheatham of Okehoma visited her mother Ida Harrell on Sunday. Her sister Sharon Kaye Beane returned home with her for a several day stay.

la Vonda Cheatham, Okemah Ida Harrell Sharon Kaye Beane

Wests Move to Norman as Steven Enrolls at Oklahoma University

Mr and Mrs Steven West relocate to Norman where he will enroll at Oklahoma University. The move places the family in proximity to campus life and state university opportunities.

Steven West Norman Oklahoma University

Sunday visits across towns noted in local notes

Oma Martin spent Sunday with Debra Davis in Union Valley. Sandra Massey visited Nancy Fulsom Sunday. Mr and Mrs Elbert Jarvis of Eldorado visited Mr and Mrs Dolph i Treas. J C Treas made a business trip to Chandler Tuesday.

Oma Martin Debra Davis Union Valley Sandra Massey Nancy Fulsom Elbert Jarvis Eldorado Dolphi Treas J. C. Treas Chandler

Double Lakes store opens under new manager

The Double Lakes store has opened under new management with Mr and Mrs Frank Scott at the helm. Less Henry, brother of Loredia Bowers, has retired and moved with Mrs Henry from California to Ahloso.

Double Lakes Frank Scott Less Henry Loreda Bowers Mrs. Henry Ahloso California

Brashier Family Receives News From Belgium

Joy Brashier writes from Brussells Belgium to her parents Mr. and Mrs. Edd Brashier. Her husband Larry Carson is stationed there with the U S Army. Mr and Mrs Elmer Hall of Ada visited the Brashiers Sunday.

Edd Brashier Joy Brussells Belgium Larry Carson U.S. Army Elmer Hall Ada Edd Brashiers

Byng School to Present Cultural Awareness TV Feature

Byng's Title III Cultural Awareness program will be aired on the new Project cople show funded by the State Department of Education and Oklahoma City Public Schools Broadcasting Center. It airs at 12:30 on Oct 25 and includes film work on Oct 9 and Oct 10 at Civic Center Music Hall with staff led by Mrs. Dorothy Milligan.

Byng State Department of Education Oklahoma City Public Schools Broadcasting Center Broadcasting Center Civic Center Music Hall Dorothy Milligan

Meeting ends as group praises future plans

Those and little sisters, senior freshman is, Mrs. Thelma Dellinger, F H A advisor, Mrs. Roz An Fraser, business teacher, Mrs. Frances Deaton and costumes. The meeting broke up around.

Thelma Dellinger F.H.A Roz An Fraser Frances Deaton

Ceramic hubcap project heads to Art II class

Art II students discuss creating a ceramic hubcap for Mike Childers while working on ceramic vases. Larry Aki studies art history as the class notes storage limits require alternating in ceramics.

Mike Childers Secor Larry Aki

Debate Teams Read Shelves at Byng Librarian Event

Librarians listed include J C Allen Eddie Fausett Ricky Hester Gary Jones Danny Randolph Bill Rodgers Lincoln Watts Velma Atkeson Kathy Capps Pam Devereaux Ruth Crisp Lenora Crisp Darlene Johnson Floy Golden Susan Harris Kenna McAllester Jean Presley On Thursday Sept 26 Byng's debate teams debated the resolution that the US should establish a compulsory national service Eugene Hobbs noted about 40 million errors but remains hopeful for future speech meet results.

Sion J. C. Allen Eddie Fausett Ricky Hester Gary Jones Danny Randolph Bill Rodgers Lincoln Watts Velma Atkeson Kathy Capps Pam Devereaux Ruth Crisp Lenora Crisp Darlene Johnson Floy Golden Susan Harris Kenna McAllester Jean Presley Byng United States Eugene Hobbs

Junior High Math Club elects officers at Oct 1 meeting

David Scroggins was named president of the Junior High Math Club when the group met Oct. 1 with sponsor Mr. Thomas Rounds. Other officers are Peggy Grisso vice president Janet Sanford secretary and Jean Presley Kenny Terry was appointed sergeant at arms. Senior High and Junior High Science Clubs met together Friday in their first meeting of the year to see a film on ham radio uses for civil defense.

David Scroggins Thomas Rounds Peggy Grisso Janet Sanford Jean Presley Kenny Terry

School election results and disaster film description

The text lists 1968 69 school year officers with high school roles Skip Davis Ronnie Jared Billy Sturdevant and Rosemary Rounds and junior high posts Becky Petty Bope Embree Williams Vid Scroggins. It also notes a film showing emergency measures in a nuclear attack when communications fail.

Skip Davis Preskiest Ronnie Jared Billy Sturdevant Rosemary Rounds Becky Petty Bope Embree Iliams Vid Scroggins

Homer Class Elects Grade Five Officers

On September 30 the Homer 5th Grade Class elected president Randell Parnacher vice president Shane Miller and secretary Marianne Evans. The 7th and 8th Grade Civics group works on constitutional projects with members Terri Titford Mcoenn Claudine Delozier Vicki Woodward and Ronnie Meeks. A second group drafts a class constitution led by Tracy Bruce Sullivan Keith and Teresa Tiger prepared for presentation.

Homer Randell Parnacher Shane Miller Marianne Evans Mack Terri Titford Mcoennell Claudine Delozier Vicki Woodward Ronnie Meeks Tracy Bruce Sullivan Oe Keith Teresa Tiger

Children’s play trip to Oklahoma City set for Oct 10

Grades 1 through 5 left at 11 a.m. Oct 5 to see the children’s production of Johnny Moonbeam at Oklahoma City University. A second trip is planned Oct 10 for grades 1-2 with tickets on sale for the Civic Center Music Hall concert.

Johnny Moonbeam Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall

Drama Club announces first play The Deadly Game

The Drama Club plans The Deadly Game by James Yoffe as its first production. Try-outs were held September 23 at Mrs. Dorothy Milligan’s home, with students cast in key roles such as Emile Eddie Falsit Bernard Glenn Tiger and others Jacobs.

James Yoffe Dorothy Milligan Emile Eddie Falsit Bernard Glenn Tiger Joph James Richardson Bill Hanks

Retired lawyers stage old trials and campus notes

A column recalls retired lawyers reenacting great trials for amusement. Dr. Gerald A Porter lectures on money management in September. Campus life highlights include a speech class demo with talent, romance notes, and a NW Classen speech day with twenty girls per boy.

Local visitors spend day with Krebs family

Lena Mae Davis and Betty Lofton of Krebs visited Mr and Mrs Clarence Davis on Sunday. Also visiting were Dotty Oval of Jesup Georgia and Alfred Miller. Gerald Cartwright, son of Mr and Mrs Cartwright, was brought home from a Veterans Hospital in Oklahoma City by Clarence Davis and Alpha Cartwright.

Lena Mae Davis Betty Lofton Krebs Clarence Davis Davis

Friday and Sunday Dinner Guests Listed

Friday dinner guests of Marvin Briggs included Mr and Mrs Howard Briggs of Tulsa Mr and Mrs Robert Brown and Mrs James Briggs and Gary Latta. Sunday dinner guests were Mr and Mrs Bill Briggs Bob and Billy Ada.

Marvin Briggs Howard Briggs Tulsa Robert Brown James Briggs Gary Lattais Bill Briggs Bobby Billy Ada

Mr and Mrs Mike Thomas Visit Miller Family

Mr and Mrs Mike Thomas and Ricky Moore spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Herman Miller.

Mike Thomas Ricky, Moore Herman Miller

Mr and Mrs Jack Hurt Move Into New Home

Mr and Mrs Jack Hurt have moved into their new residence, marking their latest chapter in the community. The couple, tenants in good standing, celebrated the occasion with neighbors.

Mrs Jack Hurt

Pedersen Home Seen by Several Visitors

Recent visitors to the Pedersen residence included Mr and Mrs Charles Pedersen and their son Chris with his companions, Mr and Mrs John Pedersen and their sons Johnny and Philip, along with Pickett visiting groupages.

Pedersen Charles Pedersen Chris Boys Pickett John Pedersen Johnny Philip

Oklahoma City and Jesup figures in social notes

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Kelly and Mrs. Larry Rivers and Deanna, all of Oklahoma City, Miss Dotty Dyal, Jesup, Ga.

Ronald Kelly Larry Rivers Deanna Oklahoma City Dotty Dyal Jesup, Ga

Former Students To Honor Spencer At East Central Homecoming

East Central State College in Ada invites alumni and friends for a Saturday homecoming. The Former Students Association Luncheon follows the morning parade before the football game to honor retiring President Charles F. Spencer after 40 years of service.

Spencer East Central State College Public Information East Central Ada Former Students Association FSA Ron Jared Wynnewood Jared Charles F. Spencer Ferris Sparky) Willingham Spencer's James Danley

Alfred Miller Visits Noted in Home Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. W. E. McCullar hosted dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Bailey. Visiting the McCullars Monday were Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Mahorus of Eufaula, along with Mrs. Fanny Coffy and Mrs. Linda Webster.

W. E. McCullar Jeff Bailey McCullars Herbert Mahorus Eufaula Fanny Coffy Linda Webster

Ada Livestock Auction Market Steady with Strong Calf Prices

The Ada market was fully steady from last week as receipts reached 3,200. Slaughter cows brought 12 to 18.50, slaughter bulls 19 to 23, slaughter calves 22 to 24, stock steers 24 to 28.50, stock heifers 20 to 25, stock steer calves 23 to 34, stock heifer calves 22 to 28.20, dairy breeds 20 to 24, stock cows 17 to 22, and cows and calves 160 to 225.

ADA

LeMay Plans Vietnam Trip For Wallace

Retired Air Force Gen. Curtis E. LeMay will visit Vietnam to assess the war for presidential candidate George C. Wallace. Tentative plans call for a four day trip around Oct. 15 with Wallace to speak at Vandenburgh County Courthouse. LeMay criticized nuclear options but warned of risks in Vietnam and potential wider conflict.

Evansville Ind Air Force Curtis E. LeMay Vietnam George C. Wallace Associated Press Wallace Alabama Vandenburgh LeMay Florida Strategic Air Command Korea Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower Europe Paris China

Oklahoma City cattle and hog market report

USDA cattle and calf receipts near 9 000 and hogs around 900 led a mixed early auction in Oklahoma City. Feeder cattle and calves showed slight firmness while cows and bulls mostly held steady with utilities at 16 50 to 23 00 and feeder steers 26 50 to 28 00 for 500 to 600 lb classes. Hog prices ranged 17 00 to 18 75 for barrows and gilts with sows 15 50 to 17 00 and feeders 16 00 to 18 00 for 100 to 160 lb pigs.

Oklahoma City USDA

Central City tops Graham with early win by forfeit

Central City led 1-0 before the game began after a technical foul called for mismatched numbers on Graham High School players' uniforms, as recorded by the official scorekeeper.

Central City Graham High School Graham

Greeks Estimated Earth Size Two Millennia Ago

Ancient Greek scholars determined the earth's size about 2000 years in the past using geometric reasoning and observations. They compared shadow lengths at different locations, deriving a rough estimate of planetary dimensions.

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Ida C. Cushman Tennie Ables State OF Oklahoma Tax Commission J. P. Abies Tennie Austrag Ie Bok Roff Carl Stewart C. A. Parker Lambert, Roberts & Jaques West 14Th P. O. Box Fred Andrews Kenneth R. Johnson Conn Mayhue & Kerr Attorneys Executrix Deccas OAK Avenue Baptist Church W.W. E. Alexander W. E. Alexander A. B. Alexander Minnie Lee Alexander Frances Rhoads Mayhue & Kerr Ada Kerr Ada Alanettester R. Burl Harris Ada Said OF Garvin Lena Hope Weldon Asa T. Jones Ando Evelyn Cotton Greydon M. Rogers sVour Nancy Russell Aday Jr Denison, Tex Russell Aday Sr J. P. Wi Texas Christine Wigington James We A. J. Wigingtons James Wigington Kathy Karen Gloria Sammy Hunt Cheryl Rhonda Sam Hunt Aubrey Ont Jerry Don Hampton Eileen Adel Hampto Eileen Adel Hampton Co. A. Parker Ralph B. Wen R. B. Evans Marie Evelyn Evans Ralph B. Evans Lambert, Roberts, and Jaques Executrix Lambert, Roberts & Jaques Attorneys Floyd Thomas Henry c/o Conn Mayhue American Building Julian H. Henry G. C. Mayhue, JR Pontotoco County Thomas E. Jones Asa Jones Homer Houston Evans Ruby Viola Evans T. M. Yarbro E. Eubank P. O. Box Said County James A. Rambo James Wingard Sam Sullivan Executor Woodrow Wilson Lyndon B. Johnson Richard Nixon Hum Morgan - Bolen Robert S. Kerr Byng School News Philo Jones Gerald A. Porter University of Oklahoma Horace Mann Cecil Maynard Tulsa Extension Department Scroggins Brenda Mitchusson Ted Williams Dusty Crisp Susie Taylor Hal Sliger North West Classen North West Vanoss By Corene Pedersen Gayle McNinch Mrs. Moran San Diego U.S. Navy Willingham Tecumseh Ferman Phillips The Oklahoma Education Association Alfred Miller NEW York New York Stock Exchange Wall Street Dow Jones International Nickel Phelps Dodge Metromedia Transamerica Ingersoll Rand Torrington American Stock Exchange
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