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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1951

Page

7

Decker Family Estate Case In Oklahoma Federal Court

Legal notice lists Earl Decker Julia A Burrows Esther Decker as administrators of Jess W Decker deceased with James H Little and others as plaintiffs seeking action against Edgar T Decker Jr and unknown heirs executors and the State of Oklahoma as defendants in a complex estate dispute involving multiple Decker family members and trustees.

Earl Decker Julia A. Burrows Esther Decker Jess W. Decker James H Little George E. Decker Jennie B. Sullivan Lillie May Simpkins Laura Trampler Willie Lee Decker James H. Little Caroline Ann Little James Harry Little Lucille Marie Little Edgar T. Decker, Jr G W. Decker L. F Decker State of Oklahoma Cassie Threlkeld B. M. Clary Ben M Clary M. Elliott Mathew Elliott J. M. Pinchback D. Mauldin S . Mauldin Byron B Parrish T. EZ. Brents. JR A. B. Wright J.T. Reeves A.C. Russell H. A. Adams W. T. Elser T. L. Cagle James Cagle

Notice by publication in Pontotoc County land dispute

The State of Oklahoma informs Edgar T. Decker Jr that he has been sued by plaintiffs in Pontotoc County District Court. He must answer by November 15, 1951 or the petition will be judged in favor of the plaintiffs to quiet title to described lands in Township 4 North Range 4 East. The notice names heirs and restrains defendants from any adverse claim and is dated October 3, 1951.

District Court Pontotoc County Oklahoma Towit G. W Decker L. F Decker W.S. Hale Lillie Hale State of Oklahoma Pontotoc T L. Cagle James Cagle State of Minnie M. Bramlett Andrew Bramlett Said County Court Ada

Heirs and Executors Named in Oklahoma Property Suit

Plaintiffs W S Hale and Lillie Hale sue numerous defendants including Nancy Cobb William Cobb and Methwaite Oil and Gas Co in Pontotoc County Oklahoma to quiet title to described real estate. The petition seeks a fee simple title and removal of any adverse claims with deadlines set for answers by November 29 1951.

State OF Oklahoma Nancy F Cobb William A. Cobb Methwaite Oil and Gas Company R. M Scruggs R. M Nancy E. Cobb

Notice of Sheriff sale for Trader Mile ad sale

Sheriff J. D. Garner issues sale notice for the Trader Mile business in a public sheriff sale. The notice lists the case number 20113 and is signed by Deputy J. O. Abney, dated October 18, 2011.

Dams Located After Extensive Core Tests

Dams are positioned downstream following comprehensive coring tests of river bottoms to assess suitability and safety for reservoir construction.

Terceira Island Distance From New York Noted

The Azores island Terceira is reported as 2,400 miles from New York, highlighting long distance between the Atlantic outpost and the city.

Island of Terceira Azores Group New York

Public Hearing on Detachment and New District Forming

Notice of a public hearing in Ada Oklahoma on Friday October 19 1951 at the District Court Room in the Court House. Landowners in Pontotoc County and other interested parties are invited to attend to discuss detaching described territory from Blue and Boggy Soil Conservation District and forming a new district. AITEST By-WORD Cromwell Executive Director Mrs Sue Dowdy Secretary.

District Court Pontotoc County Oklahoma Harry Lundgaard Dba Millis Bill Barbie Ada Aga Court House Blue and Boggy Soil Conservation District

Oklahoma Tackles Drug Traffic with Education and Reform

Oklahoma officials press for decisive action on narcotics with calls for harsher penalties and patient treatment. The piece notes rising federal arrests, the shift of marijuana sources from Mexico, and youth drug trends. It also outlines an educational display on marijuana growth to aid farm, school, and civic groups.

Mexico Oklahoma State Capitol

Latta Schools Scrimmage Start as Season Opens

Latta high teams began scrimmage games with neighboring schools as the season starts. The sixth grade honored A. W. Brown with a birthday party and the fifth graders presented fruit to their teacher Mrs Dollie Price. Mrs Jud Elliott and children visited her parents at Owl Creek and relatives in Lawn Dale, California.

A. W. Brown Dollie Price Jud Elliott Tonie Gambrell Owl Creek Jimmie Marsh Lawndale Calif

Simeon Burge Returns to Medicine Lodge Work

Simeon Burge resumes duties at Medicine Lodge Kansas after visiting his mother Mrs Laughlin and Mr Laughn.

Simeon Burge Medicine Lodge Kas Vo Laughlin Mr. Laughn

Bridal Shower Attended by Paris Hugo Guests

Haskelene Griffis spent the weekend with relatives in Paris and Hugo. A bridal shower for Mrs. James Presley was hosted by Joyce Graves and Ruby Horton with many attendees including Mrs. Leon Horton, Mrs. Aubrey Presley, Mrs. Jack Presley, Ira Parker, Ruth Parker, R. W. Castleberry, B. F. Lancaster, June Henry, Ralph Taylor, J. F. Wells, O. T. Maxey and others. Gifts were sent by many, with Mrs. Presley, Mrs. Horton and Ira Parker helping hostesses.

James Presley Jack Presley Leon Horton Ira Parker

Margaret Lynn Brantley Leaves Cowling Hospital

Margaret Lynn Brantley discharged Friday after days of treatment at Cowling hospital for a food rash.

Margaret Lynn Brantley Cowling Hospital

Ordination Service Honors Rev John Sargent at Lightning Ridge

Reverend Truett Haskins attended the ordination service for Reverend John Sargent held Sunday at Lightning Ridge. The ceremony marked a formal recognition of Sargent’s ministry within the local congregation.

Truett Haskins Lightning Ridge John Sargent

Mrs Bettis and Sparkmans Visit Sister in Cushing Hospital

Mrs Monroe Bettis and Mr and Mrs George Sparkman visited Mrs Sparkman’s sister who is seriously ill in a Cushing hospital.

Monroe Bettis George Sparkman Mrs. Sparkman Cushing Hospital

Bucklew Fuller Brantley Families Reunite After 15 Years

Mr and Mrs Hubert Bucklew and Judy and Mr and Mrs T J Fuller visited Mr and Mrs W Brantley on Sunday. The Bucklews Fulers and Brantleys attended Latin school and graduated together but had not met in fifteen years.

Hubert Bucklew Judy T. J. Fuller Bobby W. Brantley Bucklews, Fulers and Brantleys

Gracees Attend Birthday Party in Seminole

Mr and Mrs Calvin Grace visited Seminole on Sunday and joined a birthday gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs J D Tigner honoring Mrs Grace's mother who turned 73.

Calvin Grace Seminole J. D. Tigner Mrs. Grace

Local families visit churches and towns across Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Roy Graves and family visited Wynnewood and Elmore City on Sunday. Ralph Mayberry and Alph Savage did business in Lindsay Monday. Hilton Stubbs and Paulette of Ardmore visited the Calvins Graces Sunday. Dan Shirley Treva Ann and Carl Shirley of Shawnee visited Herbert Cooper Sunday.

Roy Graves Wynnewood Elmore City Ralph Mayberry Alph Savage Lindsay Mrs. Hilton Stubbs and Paulette of Ardmore Dan Shirley Treva Ann Carl Shirley Shawnee Herbert Cooper

Sulphur Releases Oklahoma Citian

Les ter Priddy of Oklahoma City, arrested here at the request of city police, was released Tuesday night while working off a drunkenness fine. Officials had considered questioning him about a stolen car but decided not to pursue him. Chief Marvin Stephens reports.

Sulphur Lester Priddy Oklahoma City Priddy Marvin Stephens

U S Gives Two Ships to Argentina in Defense Aid

Philadelphia ceremony marks the transfer of the light cruiser Phoenix renamed 17 de Octubre to Argentina under the mutual defense assistance program. Argentine ambassador Dr. Hipolito J. Paz and Archibald R. Randolph of the State Department speak as Argentine officers attend. A second ship, Boise, will follow later and be renamed 9 de Abril.

Philadelphia United States Argentina U. S Phoenix Hipolito J. Paz Archibald R. Randolph State Department Bureau of intra-American Affairs Boise

Oklahoma City Officers Dig Man From Quicksand

Two Oklahoma City police officers H. C. Brisco and L. T. Brown rescued 62-year-old Andrew Nash from quicksand in the North Canadian River using their hands as shovels. Caution crews reported Nash trying to cross the river and called police.

Oklahoma City Andrew Nash Nash H. C. Brisco L. T. Brown

U S Navy Base in the Azores During World War I

The U S Navy established a base in the Azores during World War I to support Atlantic operations. The facility served as a strategic hub for anti-submarine patrols, convoy protection, and staging for Allied efforts in the mid Atlantic theater.

U. S. Navy Azores

Ada to Install G C Mayhue as City Attorney

G C Mayhue Jr will assume the Ada city attorney post this November, succeeding Mack M Braly who has resigned. Mayhue born 1921 in Seminole County grew up in Pontotoc County, attended Horace Mann and East Central, served as WWII air force flight instructor, practiced law in Ada and is a Lions Club president.

Ada Mack M. Braly Braly G. C. Mayhue, Jr Mayhue Seminole County Pontotoc County Horace Mann East Central Air Forces Oklahoma U Kerr, Lambert, Conn and Roberts Asa Ada Lions Club

House Conferees Back New Measure With GOP Support

The house conferees said the revised bill is sure to gain several republican votes in the house. A mix of republican and northern democrat votes had defeated the earlier bill in the house. A joint senate house committee finalized the terms after a two hour meeting.

House Senate

Blood drive planned for Ponotoc county on November 15

The Ponotoc county Red Cross chapter schedules a November 15 blood donation at the First Christian church as part of a nationwide effort led by the Defense Department. Paul Rice chairs the program. a 150 pint quarterly quota aims to boost supplies for Korea war wounded with many organizations already pledging support. Women and men urged to donate to help bring soldiers home faster.

Pontotec County Korea Defense Department Red Cross Pontotoc County First Christian Church, Con

Cedar Grove Club Holds October Meeting

Miss Minnie Lou McDaniel continued as assistant county home demonstration agent leading Cedar Grove Club for October. Nine members and guest Mrs. Nettie Chandler attended as Mrs. Lillie Bryant presided. The program included a devotional, family mend and mending material discussion, and demonstrations by McDaniel. Members plan a Oct 23 quilting session at Mrs. Lillie Bryant’s for Edith Reynolds whose home burned.

Minnie Lou McDaniel Cedar Grove Home Demonstration Club Travis Martin Nettie Chandler Lillie Bryant Lavern Scroggins Family Live Esther Canada Food A Nutrition Clara Summers Velma Chandler Iss McDaniel Edith Reynolds Effie West

British and Egyptian Forces Clash Near Ismailia

Witness accounts conflict over who fired first as a 90-man British detachment attacked 24 Egyptian guards at the El Ferdan bridge during a morning clash. Egyptian officials report seven killed in Ismailia amid a broader canal area tension with 3,500 troops being airlifted from Cyprus to reinforce.

Ismailia Canal Mediterranean Cyprus el Ferdan Africa Asia Cairo

Nation's first elevated train begins service in 1867

The National Geographic Society notes New York City opened its first elevated rail line on Greenwich Street in 1867, marking a milestone in urban transit. The innovation gave riders a new elevated route amid rapid city growth.

National Geographic Society Greenwich Street New York City

Winners in Essay Contest Announced

Ada high school senior Donald Koontz won first place in the Ada Insurance Board annual essay contest on Fire Prevention in the Home. Horace Mann High School’s Jim Morrison took second and Rolan Van Decker of Horace Mann earned third. Don Keyes also of Horace Mann received honorable mention.

Donald Koontz Ada Ada Insurance Board Jim Morrison Horace Mann Rolan van Decker Don Keyes Harry Singleton David Mitchell Oklahoma City

Moscow's Vishinsky questions U S peace aims in Korea note

The article reports on Soviet reactions to U N diplomacy over Korea. It notes Ambassador Kirk's October 5 approach for Soviet intervention to end the deadlock, Vishinsky's critique of Western assurances, and hints Moscow may be willing to discuss a settlement. It covers Moscow's stance on a armistice and potential talks on broader East West issues.

Moscow State Department Alan G. Kirk United Nations Oviet Andrei Vishinsky Russia U. N 38Th Parallel Vishinsky Kirk U. S Soviet Bloc Truman Berlin Korea Soviet Union

Kerr to push Foss and Cobb Creek reservoirs plan

Pr a Robert S Kerr of Oklahoma said he will introduce legislation to authorize building the Foss and Cobb creek reclamation bureau reservoirs in Oklahoma. The reservoirs would supply municipal water for Elk City Clinton Anadarko and Chickasha and enable irrigation of 25 000 acres.

Kerr Foss Cobb Creek Washington Robert S. Kerr Oklaoma Oklahoma Elk City Clinton Anadarko Chickasha

Electrification of New York El Trains Begins in 1902

The New York elevated railway system saw its electric traction rolled out in 1902 with early lines energized, followed by additional sections in 1903 as part of modernization efforts.

New York

Sergeant Promotion for Mrs. R D Cozad’s Husband

Mrs. R D Cozad reports a letter from her husband serving with the 45th Division in Korea announcing his promotion to sergeant.

Allenites in Ada hear Billy Tygart reportGre footing

Mrs Stella Kirby learns from her son Billy Griffin of the 45th Division that he has been promoted to S/FC He notes his weight at 212 pounds a significant gain He mentions rain and cold weather at the post in Ada as the weekend passed in victory and mail dispatches reach home

Stella Kirby Billy Griffin S/FC Billy

Weekend Visits Tie Oklahoma City Couple to Fort Worth Pair

Mrs Andy Castleman of Oklahoma City visits her parents Mr and Mrs John Locke. Mr and Mrs R W Seipel of Fort Worth Texas visit her sister Mrs J B Davis and Mr Davis over the weekend.

Andy Castleman Oklahoma City Mrs John Locke R. W. Seipel Fort Worth, Texas J. B. Davis Mr. Davis

Mrs Ann Jones Undergoes Major Surgery Saturday

Mrs. Ann Jones underwent major surgery at Valley View Hospital on Saturday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Clinton and their nephew Jimmy Dean Lamb of Oklahoma City were weekend guests of N. J. Forshee.

Ann Jones Valley View Hospital Jimmy Clinton Jimmy Dean Lamb Oklahoma City N. J. Forshee

Oklahoma City Family Visits in Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Charles Chilcoat and children of Oklahoma City visited her parents Mr and Mrs Bert Palmer and family Sunday. Mr and Mrs W W Johnson and five children left Monday for Altus after several days visit with the Johnsons sister Mrs L C Cozad Sr and family.

Charles Chilcoat Oklahoma City Bert Palmer W. W. Johnson Altus L. C. Cozad

Mrs Ruby Moore Visits Family In Copan Move To Allen

Mrs Ruby Moore of Seminole stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs J M Jenkins and sister Miss Irene. Another sister Mrs Guy Pegg and Mr Pegg, and Mr and Mrs C C Call, who had lived in Copan, are moving to Allen temporarily.

Ruby Moore Seminole J. M. Jenkins Irene Guy Pegg Mr. Pegg C. C. Call Copan Allen

Festivalgoers at Frankenstein showing in McSwain Theater

Among Allen youths who attended the appearance of Frankenstein at the McSwain theater Saturday night were Eldon Hodges and June McDonald, Junior Williams and Betty June Whitehead, Mackey West, Neil Harbeson, Richard Walker, Jerry Bohannon, Dorene Sanders, Helen Trivitt, Bill Boyd, Mac Yoakum and Vermell Muse.

Allen Frankenstein McSwain Theater Eldon Hodges June McDonald Junior Williams Betty June Whitehead Mackey West Neil Harbeson Richard Walker Jerry Bohannon Dorene Sanders Helen Trivitt Bill Boyd Mac Yoakum Vermell Muse

Hincheys Shop in Ada as Harbesons Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hinchey shopped in Ada Saturday. Mrs. H. D. Harbeson Jr and her young daughter Cynthia Kay of Tulsa are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Rowe and his parents Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Harbeson this week.

Robert Hinchey Ada H. D. Harbeson, Jr Cynthia Kay Tulsa M. L. Rowe H. D. Harbeson

Allen Area Residents Guests and Visits Reported

Mrs. Gerald Weems of Tulsa visits her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Williams. Rev and Mrs Roy Burkett visited ill relatives in Valley View hospital Sunday. Mrs Flacke Patterson stayed weekend and teaches in Cameron schools, formerly Allen high school. Miss Glendene Prentice, employed in Oklahoma City, spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Homer Prentice.

Gerald Weems Tulsa Joe Williams Roy Burkett Allen Valley View Hospital Glendene Prentice Oklahoma City Mrs Homer Prentice

Allen Visitors Host By Stephens Family

Mr. and Mrs. Owen Stephens along with their twin daughters and Miss Romette Whitehead of Holdenville visit Allen on Monday night.

Owen Stephens Romette Whitehead Holdenville Allen

Louis Kimbrough Spends Weekend With Virginia Family

Louis Kimbrough a Virginia student spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs A Kimbrough and family in Norman.

Louis Kimbrough Norman Sh A. K. Kimbrough

State School Aid Funds Received

Norman C. Mitchell county superintendent announced that about $144,413 in state aid has been received to date for county schools. A total of $103,745 was received Wednesday, plus $40,668 from earlier, covers 28 of 38 schools, funding eight months of operation. The remaining 10 schools will receive funds in the next few days.

Norman C. Mitchell Mitchell

Helicopter Rescues Two Children From San Francisco Bay

A coast guard helicopter blew a raft carrying 13 year old Sharon Lee Bjerke and 9 year old David Phellip toward mudflats after a boat could not approach due to shallow water. The pilot used rotor wash to aid the rescue from the open bay side.

San Francisco Coast Guard San Francisco Bay Sharon Lee Bjerke David Phellip

Marshall residents approve 25 year OG&E extension

Voters in Marshall Logan county backed a 25 year extension for Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company by a 126 to vote tally. The story notes the extension covers operations and rates for the utility.

Oklahoma City Marshall Logan County Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company

Patrolmen to Speed Enforcement on Two Traffic Laws

Oklahoma City safety officials order intensified enforcement of reckless and drunken driving. Patrol units will use unmarked cars to catch violators as 27 traffic deaths in the first half of October prompt a statewide crackdown. Operation Saturation targets the small group of dangerous drivers and recidivists. George Howard Wilson of the crime bureau will focus on night spots near highways.

Oklahoma City Dixie Gilmer Gilmer State Crime Bureau George Howard Wilson Crime Bureau

Wildcat May Have Opened New Pool In Oklahoma

Pure Oil reports a wildcat well in northeastern Beaver county may have opened a new gas pool. The No 1 Albertin SE SE SW of 16 5N 26ECM 15 miles northeast of Beaver flowed 8 to 10 million cubic feet per day during an hour test through small chokes. The operation also recovered gas and condensate cut mud while coring.

Beaver Okla Pure Oil Company Beaver County Albertin Stockholm Gas Buffalo Harper County Adams Ranch Meade County Kansas Kansas Line Seward County

Lt. Clark to Be Jaycee Speaker at Regular Meeting

The Junior Chamber of Commerce holds its meeting tonight at 8 in Convention Hall. Lt. Don Clark of Company A 180th Infantry 45th Division on leave from Japan will discuss conditions in Japan and share up to date insights on Oklahoma's Thunderbirds.

Chamber of Commerce Convention Hall Don Clark 180Th Infantry Japan Clark 45Th Oklahoma Thunderbirds

Father of Ada Woman Is Dead

H. R. Anderson aged 82 father of Mrs. Ed P. Hunter of Ada died Wednesday morning at 5 30 in a Pueblo Colorado hospital Funeral and burial will be in Pueblo Friday Mrs Fred Hunter had been with him the past week Mr Anderson and his children Erwina and Billy left Ada Wednesday noon He had lived in Gunnison Colorado eight years and in Pueblo the past 22 years He was stricken October 8 and had for years visited the Hunters in Ada once or twice a year

H. R. Anderson Ed P. Hunter Constant Drive Ada Pueblo Colo Fred Hunter Hunter

Tax hike proposal looms as lawmakers seek early accord

Congress debates a trillion dollar tax increase as senators and representatives strive to resolve the muddled tax legislation. Peacemakers show cautious optimism for a measure acceptable to the Senate and to a Republican Northern Democrat coalition that rejected the prior 5.732 billion compromise. Conferees met after an exploratory session with no tangible results.

House Senate

Marriages List From Oklahoma City Area

Elmer Jack Perdue 24 of Oklahoma City wed Velma Tefeiteller 23 in Oklahoma City. James Robert Barton 26 of Norman marries Elenore Anderson 26 of Ada. Samson McKinney 24 of Ada weds Lawatha Dean Billey 17 of Ada.

Elmer Jack Perdue Oklahoma City Velma Tefeiteller James Robert Barton Noran Elenore Anderson A. Samson McKinney Ada Lawatha Dean Billey

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