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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1955

Page

9

Probate of T A Starritt Jr Will In Pontotoc County

Notice to all interested in the estate of T A Starritt deceased. Tom A Starritt Jr of Ada filed a will and petition for probate and letters of administration with the will annexed. A hearing is set for November 4, 1955 at 2 PM in the Pontotoc County Court in Ada.

Pontotoc T. A. Starritt Tom A. Starritt Jr Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma State of Oklahoma Ella Sawyers W. C. Sawyers Saicé Pontotoc County Court House Sarah Sweeney George Alex Alec Dace Statler Grace Statler Hennigan Dacie Statler

Public Notice of E G Murr Estate and Joint Tenancies

Public notice in Pontotoc Garvin counties announces a petition to judicially determine the death of E G Murr and the termination of joint tenancies with multiple real estate mineral interests listed. Hearing set November 2, 1955 at 10:00 A M in Ada County Court. Also a legal notice for Service Chevrolet Company partnership formation in Ada.

Range Pontotoc County Oklahoma E. G. Murr Ada George G. MacRobert Margaret F. MacRobert A. L. Fentem Service Chevrolet Company A. Fentem State OF Earl W. Johnson Kathryn H. Johnson Tha Holloway Court W. M. Huddleson

Notice by publication in oil and mineral rights case

Plaintiffs Albert Norvell Ruby Norvell Carolyn Norvell Clarke Patsy Greenan Evelyn Courtney sue defendants listed including Farris L Rookstool and Irma Wilson for quieting title to oil gas and minerals in SW 1/4 SE 1/4 Section 12 T1N R7E Pontotoc County Oklahoma and partition of mineral interests. Respondents must answer by November 21 1955 or judgment by default. Court clerk Abe Holloway Wewoka Oklahoma with attorney James F Haning.

Oklahoma Farris L. Rookstool Louise Wilson Leach Elaine N. Shepherd Mrs Lee Wilson Irma Wilson Ada Sohlberg Eason Ruth Newby Jones David Newby Rosemary Newby Mullen Virginia Lee Eason A. W. Moon Maxine Welsh Coelho E. D. Welsh E. O. Welsh Frederick T. Budelman Abner G. Budelman Glen Earlene Bakhaus Harriett A. Stone Earl K. Frick George C. Sohlberg M. B. Blake Albert Norvell Ruby P. Norvell Carolyn Norvell Clarke Patsy Greenan, Jr Evelyn F. Courtney District Court Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma Abe Holloway C. A. Parker James F. Haning Wewoka Wanda Correne Geiger Robert Lee Geiger

Heirs sue over Oklahoma land in Pontotoc County case

Plaintiffs I L Coley and Cordelia Coley sue ex rel Oklahoma Tax Commission in No 21251 to quiet title to the SE^4 of NW^4 Section 20 Township 5N Range 4E containing 40 acres minus all minerals. A mortgage lien and court-ordered sale of 120 acres in Section 31 Township 3N Range 5E follow with mineral rights exception. Sale set for November 14, 1935 at Ada courthouse.

Pontotoc County Oklahoma Township Range 3 Garvin County Range 5 Section American First Trust Company District Court of Fletcher Watson Velma Watson J. E. McElreath, Sr Mattie Marie McElreath R. W. Peavey Agnes Peavey Wesley D. Loving

Property Owners Named in Oklahoma Real Estate Decree

No 21 247 Hattie Tate now Sons Lula Tate now Bonds The Unknown Heirs Executors Administrators Devisees Trustees and Assigns of Mrs S A Tate Deceased and The Heirs Executors Administrators Devisees Trustees and Assigns Immediate and Remote of Wesley D Loving Deceased named did on the 30th day of September against you adjudging the plaintiffs to be the owners of the following described real estate situated in Pontotoc County Oklahoma to be

State OF Oklahoma Emerson S. Lovegrove Fred H. Lovegrove Ida L. Daniels Joe Choate Cansada Choate Ada Pontotoc County Board of County Commissioners State OF Oklahoma Lucetta McDaniel C. E. Logan R. A. Logan Township O.C. A. & A. Railroad Abe Holloway Maud Brents Couch Naomi Sanders Nee Couch Naomi Sanders Aaron A. Couch James Richard Couch Richard C. Couch R. T. Couch Katie Couch Eva Couch R T. Couch Eva L. Couch Dorothy Burns G. R. Burns City of City Hattie Tate Lula Tate

Greater returns for amount in vested Ada NEWS Want Ads

Ada News reports on improved returns for investors in vested Ada assets as market demand rises. The notice outlines higher yields and favorable terms for participants, with guidance on investment thresholds and eligibility.

Ada News

Weekend Visits Spread Through Vaness and Ponca City

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Miller of Vaness visited with Mrs. Clint Corvin and children. Mr. and Mrs. Clive Robertson visited in Ponca City over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Guy LeMonier and family.

Herman Miller Vaness Clint Corvin Clive Robertson Ponca City Guy LeMonier

Birthday party visitors noted in Pecan Grove event

Mrs. Barbara Casady and Pam attended a party for Debra Fulton in Pecan Grove on Friday. Saturday evening visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Casady with Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Jaquess, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Robbins, and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Fulton. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Mid Losson Keith and Linda Kay visited with Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Current of Oakman.

Barbara Casady Pam Debra Fulton Pecan Grove Clyde Casady Elvin Jaquess Floyd Robbins Ross Fulton Mid Losson Keith Linda Kay Maurice Current Oakman

Teel guests visit Grissom family in Antlers

Mr and Mrs Graden Teel of Antlers visited Sunday morning with the Cledes Grissom family.

Mrs. Graden Teel Antlers Cledes Grissom

Mr and Mrs Lamirand Visit Madill With Stanley Family

Mr and Mrs Frank Lamirand and family visited in Madill Sunday with Mr and Mrs A F Stanley.

Frank Lamirand Madill A. F. Stanley

Sunday dinner guest list includes extended Oklahoma figures

Sunday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Dame with Mrs. Ida Guess Mrs. Minnie Lane Mrs. A C Brown and children of Duncan Mr and Mrs John Venable of Tulsa Mrs Seaman Crane of Seminole Tex and Bill Rowe and Orville Wright of Center

Clinton Dame Ida Guess Minnie Lane A. C. Brown Duncan John Venable Tulsa Seaman Crane Seminole Tex Bill Rowe Orville Wright Center

Baby Bennie Joe Hampton Joins Church's First Night

Mrs. Cledes Grissom accompanied her grandson Bennie Joe Hampton eight weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hampton to church for the first time on Sunday night.

Cledes Grissom Bennie Joe Hampton Ben Hampton

Mrs Seaman Crane Visits Seminole Family

Mrs Seaman Crane of Seminole Texas is spending the week with her parents Mr and Mrs Clinton Dame.

Seaman Crane Seminole, Tex Mrs Clinton Dame

Travelers Leota Currence and Anna Bush Visit Kilpatricks

Leota Currence of Elwell and Anna Bush of St. Louis arrived by plane to visit Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Kilpatrick. They arrived October 14 and plan to leave this week.

Leota Currence Elwell, Mich Anna Bush St. Louis Mich A. B. Kilpatrick

Ada Women Visit Friends and Hosts

Mrs. Nora Estes of Ada visited Mrs. E J McCause on Monday. Mrs. Ida Guess and Mrs. Minnie Lane spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Dame.

Nora Estes of Ada E. J. McCause Ida Guess Minnie Lane Mrs Clinton Dame

Sunday Dinner Guests From Byng Attended Grissoms Event

Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Cledes Grissom were Mr and Mrs Ben Hampton and Mr and Mrs Aubrey Presley of Byng.

Cledes Grissom Ben Hampton Aubrey Presley Byng

Pickett Community Supper Enjoys Music at Church

The Pickett Community Supper was held Friday night at the church. Special quartet singing and group singing furnished entertainment for the evening. About 85 people were present.

Robbins Guests Dine With Local Couples

Mr and Mrs Raymond Robbins of Pecan Grove dined Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Floyd Robbins and visited the same evening with Mr and Mrs Clyde Casady and Mr and Mrs Mid Losson.

Raymond Robbins Pecan Grove Floyd Robbins Clyde Casady Mid Losson

MYF Members Help Church Yard After Service

The MYF met at the church on Wednesday and cut down a dead tree in the yard during devotion. They then held a wiener roast after the period. Mr and Mrs Oba Robertson of Ryan visited with local families over the weekend. Bill Tinsley spent Sunday at Lake Texoma.

MYF Oba Robertson of Ryan A. P. Robertson Frederick Blay Clive Robertson Bill Tinsley Lake Texoma

Mrs Clinton Dame Receives Upright Deep Freeze Gift

Mrs Dame is given an upright deep freeze while Mrs Floyd Robbins receives an automatic washer in a community gift exchange.

Heard Clinton Dame Floyd Robbins

Mrs Bartee and Mrs Duke Visit In Madill

Mrs Delia Bartee and Mrs Blanch Duke from Madill spent Friday night with Mr and Mrs J H Jacquess. Stanley Bartee drove them back to Madill Saturday evening.

Delia Bartee

Summers Chapel By Mrs Helen Kendall

Mrs Betty Griffith and her son from Oil Center visited Mrs Dorothy Shaw on Friday in Summers Chapel.

Helen Kendall Betty Griffith Son of Oil Center Dorothy Shaw

Visitors Seated By Oklahoma City Guests Saturday

Mr and Mrs Bue Lance hosted visitors Saturday including Mr and Mrs Edward Tucker and children and Mr and Mrs Vel Lance with baby all from Oklahoma City.

Bue Lance Edward Tucker Vel Lance Baby Oklahoma City

Nelsons Visit A P Nelsons Sunday Evening

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Nelson of Westview visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. A P Nelson on Sunday evening.

Gordon Nelson Westview A. P. Nelson

Paul Sutton Attends Dallas Fair This Weekend

Paul Sutton spent the weekend at a Dallas fair, participating in events and enjoying the exhibits. He toured booths, saw livestock and crafts, and met local organizers during the event.

Paul Sutton Dallas

Rutherfords Host Free Will Baptist Members

Mr and Mrs Jimmy Rutherford entertained Free Will Baptist Church members at a Wiener room gathering Friday night at their home.

Jimmy Rutherford The Free Will Baptist Church

Burnetts and Vogts Visit Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs W H Burnett of Ahloso visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Roy Vogt.

W. H. Burnett Ahloso Roy Vogt

Pastor Donald Brent Dines With Vallandinghams

Pastor Donald Brent of the Gal ley Baptist Church shared a Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. W A Vallandingham, enjoying a social visit to conclude the weekend.

Donald Brent Galey Baptist Church W. A. Vallandingham

Mary Vanlandingham Spends Sunday with Laquita Losson

Mary Vanlandingham was seen spending Sunday with Laquita Losson in what appeared to be a casual social outing. Local witnesses noted the pair enjoyed a relaxed afternoon together downtown.

Mary Vanlandingham Laquita Losson

Mrs. Allen Biggs Vacation Trip Near Phoenix

Mrs. Allen Biggs travels to Phoenix Arizona with a brother while leaving the triplets in care of a babysitter and the rest of the Biggs family. The family remains in the area as the vacation begins.

Allen Biggs Phoenix Ariz Biggs

Visitors include Light relatives and local guests

Over the weekend Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Light hosted visitors Mrs. Alvin Bryan of Perry Oklahoma and Mrs. Alvin Summers of Tulsa Oklahoma. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Otis Light and Carolyn Light of Rushton Kansas. Carolyn is enrolled in a business school at Salina Kansas.

E. H. Light Alvin Bryan Perry Alvin Summers Tulsa Otis Light Carolyn Rushton Kan Salina

Jaquess Visited Ponca City to See Sondra LeMonier

Jo Ann Jaquess spent the weekend in Ponca City visiting her friend Sondra LeMonier.

Jo Ann Jaquess Ponca City Sondra LeMonier

Mrs Ross Fulton Visits With Mrs Clyde Casady

Mrs Fulton of Pecan Grove visited Wednesday with Mrs Casady, sharing time and conversation during the afternoon engagement.

Mr and Mrs Wendell King Had Supper Friday

Ada residents Mr and Mrs Wendell King hosted supper Friday evening.

Mrs. Wendell King Ada

Oklahoma City Pair Visit Cavener Family Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Bruce Little of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Ernest Cavener and his son H R. They returned Sunday night. Mrs Sarah Jane Robinson accompanied them to visit her son Herbert Robinson and came home yesterday.

Bruce Little Oklahoma City Ernest Cavener H. R Sarah Jane Robinson Herbert Robinson

Tucker Dinner Guests Include Ada and Van Nuys Visitors

Saturday dinner guests by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Tucker included Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Tucker of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Tucker and Herbie of Van Nuys California, Mrs. Sue Brid.

Lee Tucker E. A. Tucker Ada Hubert Tucker Herbie van Nuys Calif Sue Brid

Oklahoma City Visitors Share Afternoon Calls

Mrs Ruth Eads and girls Deborah Arliss and Lynn visited with Mr and Mrs Carl Cannon and son of Oklahoma City and Mrs Addie Fox of Ada in the afternoon, extending social calls.

Ges Ruth Eads Deborah Arliss Lynn Oklahoma City Carl Cannon and Son Addie Fox Ada

Visitors and Photographer Visit Local School

Mr and Mrs Jim Magar hosted visitors on Sunday including Mrs Dorothy Levin from Gaar Corner and Miss Ruth Magar of Ada along with Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden of Parish Chapel. A photographer visited the school Monday morning to take pictures of pupils and teachers.

Jim Magar Dorothy Levin Gaar Corner Ruth Magar Ada Frank Dryden

Weekend Guests Visit Tucker Family in Oklahoma

Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rance Tucker and family included their son Mr. and Mrs. Johnniv Tucker of Bartlesville and their daughter Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hunter of Oklahoma City.

Rance Tucker Johnniv Tucker Bartlesville Charles Hunter Oklahoma City

S/Sgt Wayne Lance To Move To England For Air Force Duty

S/Sgt Wayne Lance and his family who have been visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Bud Lance for 30 days left last Friday for New York. From there they will depart for England where he will be stationed with the Air Force.

Wayne Lance Bud Lance New York England Air Force

Local residents take part in cotton watch shifts

Several residents join cotton watch duties. Herman Blankenship and his wife drive to Wayne to pull bolls while Wes Farmer travels to Carnegie. Olive Belle Woods Mildred Parnell and Oma Hood work at Stratford.

Cotton Watch Herman Blankenship Wayne Wes Farmer Carnegie Olive Belle Woods Mildred Parnell Oma Hood Stratford

Former residents visit from Stonewall guests

Mr. and Mrs. Rance Tucker visited Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. George Evans of Stonewall. They are former residents of this community.

Rance Tucker George Evans Stonewall

Welch family of Ada referenced in notice

Mrs Clyde Welch is listed with Mr and Mrs Johnny Welch and daughters Sherry and Linda and George Welch all of Ada.

Clyde Welch Johnny Welch Sherry Linda George Welch Ada

Mrs Lois Blankenship Visits J D Underhill Sunday

Mrs Lois Blankenship visited with Mr and Mrs J D Underhill Sunday afternoon.

Lois Blankenship J. D. Underhill

Ardmore Woman Visits Sister Before Returning Home

Mrs Parley Oxley of Ardmore left for her home Thursday after visiting her sister Mrs Jim Magar and Mr Magar.

Parley Oxley Ardmore Jim Magar Mr. Magar

Ada couple visits Vallandingham relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Groves of Ada visited with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vallandingham last week. Mrs. Groves is a niece of Mrs. Vallandingham.

Floyd Groves Ada W. A. Vallandingham Groves Vallandingham

Mrs Betty Heaps Visits J D Underhill On Wednesday

Mrs Betty Heaps visited Mr and Mrs J D Underhill on Wednesday to chat and share news in a friendly call at their home.

Betty Heaps J. D. Underhill

Sunday Visitors Attend Family Gatherings

Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Theo Frantz and family with Mr. and Mrs. Coby Nelson of Oil Center, Marion Willoughby of Maxwell, and Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Willoughby of Bebee.

Theo Frantz Coby Nelson Oil Center Marion Willoughby Maxwell R. W. Willoughby Bebee

Charles Woods Spends Friday with Clydie Welch

Charles Woods spent Friday night with Clydie Welch and Welch stayed with him Saturday night after returning the call.

Charles Woods Clydie Welch Clydie Charles

Ada Couple Visits Ernest Cavener and Son Sunday

Mr and Mrs Edmond Cavener of Ada visited Ernest Cavener and his son on Sunday bringing family news and greetings.

Edmond Cavener Ada Ernest Cavener Son Sunday

Baby Sits for Casper Family While Army Father Works

A. P. Nelson babysits for Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Casper as they work in cotton fields. The year-old great grandson keeps him busy while J. D. Casper is on Army leave at Camp Chaffee Ark.

A. P. Nelson J. D. Casper J. D Camp Chaffee Ark

Mr and Mrs Horace Catheron Visit Grandmother

Mr and Mrs Horace Catheron spent Sunday with his grandmother Mrs Lora Ellis. She went home with them and returned to her home Wednesday.

Horace Catheron Lora Ellis

Mrs Bud Lance Visits Spurlock Family in Maxwell

Mrs Bud Lance visited her brother Jack Spurlock and family in Maxwell on Monday afternoon.

Bud Lance Jack Spurlock Maxwell

Summers Chapel hot lunch menu week

School lunch offerings list daily meals for Monday through Friday at Summers Chapel, including milk, main dish, sides, and desserts. The menu features fried chicken, hamburgers, pot roast, ham hock and beans, and fish patties with assorted vegetables and desserts.

Summers Chapel School

Bradfords Move to Ada family settles at 821 East Tenth

James R. Bradford and family, formerly of Marshall, arrive in Ada and reside at 821 East Tenth. Bradford serves as district manager for the Modern Woodmen of America. Mrs Bradford, Ruth Hughes, once taught in the Ada city schools, and the couple has three children.

James R. Bradford Marshall Ada East Tenth Bradford Modern Woodmen of America Ruth Hughes

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pea Fred Andrews Board OF County Commissioners OF J. B. Gilbreath Plaintiffs Gentleman Pee King & Wadlington Ada, Oklahoma Attorneys For Administratrix Don W. Holt Finnis Holt Oklahoma Tax Commismission, Et al Eunice M. Murr Eunice Murr E. G Murr Garvin College Addition Certificate OF Partnership A. L. Fentemn Kerr, Lambert, Conn and Roberts Plaintiff Rowena Moore Lewis M. Watson George W. Ingram C. W. Ingram Mary Elizabeth Ingram Bettie Ingram M. E. Ingram Mary Elizabeth Ingram Verna McCurdy Kerr, Lambert, Conn & Roberts American Building Kerr Lambert, Conn & Roberts Administratrix Albert Derety Co As “Wiledn Et al Holloway H. F. Mathis C. H. Hilton Carthel H. Hilton Evelyn May Hilton Dunham Towit Lawrence H. Green I. L. Coley Cordelia Coley Wwe Oklahoma Tax Commission Henry Wilson Hyden McArthur and Orton Mrs. Alfred Sutton L. H. Jaquess Annie Ashburn Gladwater, Tex Austell Casady Ray Goodwin Oren Phillips Fred Anddrews Claude V. Thompson Atty Executrix Clarence Johnson Bom Teo E. C. Burch Bertie Burch Minnie Brisco McArthur and Orton Etchena County Oklahom Elnora Adams F. L. Adams Ida B. Gaar J. D. Gaar Sallie Gaar A. G. Gaar East Main Street Pickett News By Winnie Losson James R. Bradfords
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