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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1956

Page

9

Heirs and Administrators Sued Over Oklahoma Estate

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma a suit by Marlene Oliver Eaton and Clara V. Oliver against heirs and executors seeks judicial determination of heirs and shares in real estate of M L Saylors and related decedents. Plaintiffs request quiet title and division of the described lands in Section 15 and 16 of Township 3N Range 5E. Respondents must answer by October 19 1956 or the petition will be deemed true. Court Clerk Abe Holloway seal dated August 30 1956.

Mareene Oliver Eaton Clara V. Oliver M. L. Saylors Marcus L. Saylors Mary E. Saylors Louann Oliver Saylors M. B. Oliver Milton B. Oliver Tom W. Oliver Nee Saylors B. F. Oliver Burl Oliver Bertha Choate Edgar Oliver State of Oklahoma Saviors ABE Holloway C. A. Parker District Court of Coal County Coalgate

Oklahoma oil and gas lease sale bids due with deposits

Bids must be in the office by 10 30 A M on sale day and placed in envelopes marked Bids for Oil and Gas Leases. Each tract requires separate bid and cashier's check totaling 25 of bid plus 250 bond when drilling contract is bid. Forfeiture penalties apply for noncompliance. TRACT NO 79 E 2 NE 4 52 5N 4E and 80 80 W 2 NE 4 32 5N 4E in Pontotoc County with Beal Drilling Company listed for contact.

Reve. Rge Acres Pontotoc County

Notice of Conservancy District Sale in Coal and Pontotoc Co

In Pur suance of an Execution and Order of Sale issued August 22 1956 Beal Drilling Company and others seek levy on defendants property to satisfy judgments. Public notice also states petition for Upper Clear Boggy Conservancy District filed August 24 1956 to prevent floods regulate streams and reclaim land in Coal and Pontotoc Counties Oklahoma.

Pontotoc County Oklahoma Beal Drilling Company Roy Beal L. C. Weatherly Lee A. Bergman Conservancy Acts of District Court of Coal County Conservancy Upper Clear Boggy Conservancy District Coal Pontotoc Okloena

Public sale notice in Pontotoc and Coal counties Oklahoma

Creditors of CORA B. CHES NUTT estate seek sale of oil and gas leasehold in Pontotoc County. Judgment of 1956, with costs and interest, triggers sale on October 1, 1956 at Ada courthouse. Public hearing October 3, 1956 in Coal County for district establishment. notices to real estate owners and claimants.

Saic Ada

Court notices from Pontotoc County Oklahoma divorce and quiet title

The district court in Pontotoc County Oklahoma receives two filings. Dorena Ayakatubby now Mayes sues to quiet title and determine mineral rights ownership and heirs of Della Shaver now Killian deceased. Paul L Cassady sues Sue Cassady for divorce alleging incompatibility. defendant resident in Arizona must answer by October 24, 1956.

State OF Oklahoma Angie L. Martin W. A. Alexander I E. Alexander Thomas Hope W. L. Byrd R. M. Killian I. W. Scarborough Tom Hope Della Shaver Killian Dorena Ayakatubby Mayes District Court Pontotoc County

Valley View Social Roundup Appears Lively

Len Thomas accompanied by Dr. and Mrs. S. L. Burns and others visited Sulphur Sunday afternoon for recreation. Cecil Bullard and family visited Bob Davis in Valley View Thursday night. Bud Murphy from Alma, formerly Stonewall, spent last week in Valley View and is reported much improved.

S. L. Burns Austin King Opal Jimmy Bullard Joan Kifer Cecil Bullard Bob Davis Valley View Bud Murphy Alma Stonewall

Jerry Felkins Reported On Sick List

Jerry Felkins is listed among the ill on the community health roster. The notice notes his name appears with other patients in the sick list released by the local hospital.

Jerry Felkins

Lilley Family News and Ada Visit Summary

Mr and Mrs Steve Lilley are home after time in Ada with a brother who died September 8. Robert Lilley of Newark California left for home after a Oklahoma summer with relatives. Ada visitors Friday included Mr and Mrs Ivy Mr and Mrs Steve Lilley and Mrs Elsie Welch. OU students Miss Eve Kimbrell and Miss Mary Jo Rapalee were guests of Mr and Mrs John Thompson with Miss Kim noted as the Thompson niece.

Steve Lilley Ada Robert Lilley Newark Calif Oklahoma Ivy Elsie Welch Eve Kimbrell Mary Jo Rapalee John Thompson Kim Mr. Thompson

Wanda Sue Stacy alerts town to cotton gin blaze

Wanda Sue Stacy, a quick thinker from Stonewall, noticed smoke near the cotton gin on Friday. She alerted Pace's store, triggering a rapid fire department response that extinguished a small blaze in the wooden flume with little damage reported.

Wanda Sue Stacy Wanda Sue Pace

Mary Sue Shaw Home From A M Over Weekend

Mary Sue Shaw returned home from the A and M campus for a weekend visit. The note notes her trip and the reunions planned with family members during the break.

Mary Sue Shaw A&m

Divorce and custody sought in Pontotoc Court

Wanda Lee Jordan sues for divorce from spouse in Pontotoc County Oklahoma No 3593 D alleging incompatibility and entitlement to permanent custody of minor Shelia Elizabeth Jordan and that respondent must answer by October 17 1956 or judgment will be rendered for plaintiff in divorce and custody. Judge and attorney noted.

Wanda Lee Jordan Shelia Elizabeth Jordan

Boggy River Boys Perform At First Assembly

The first assembly of the school year featured the Boggy River Boys a high school group led by Wyndell Niles Bill Riley Arlee Hulsey and William Roan The western band performed songs including You Don t Know Me No Love Have I The Last Highway Old Shep Wildwood Flower and Red Wing The group expressed hope for future appearances and received a warm reception from fellow students.

Wyndell Niles Bill Riley Arlee Hulsey William Roan Riley Wildwood Red Wing Halsey Roan Boggy River

Califor nia visitors vacationing with Stonewall pastor kin

Rev. and Mrs. Reece of California called on Mrs. Birdie Gray Sunday. Reece formerly pastored the Assembly of God Church in Stonewall. They plan a vacation in Antlers with Mrs. Reece's father.

Mrs. Reece California Birdie Gray Rev. Reece Assembly of God Church Stonewall Antlers

Mrs Coleman Visits Mrs Harper From Okmulgee

Mrs Betty Coleman, age ninety, traveled by bus alone to visit her niece Mrs Frank Harper last week. The guest from Okmulgee was accompanied by no one else for the trip.

Frank Harper Betty Coleman Okmulgee Coleman

Miss Rich Builds Cast for Senior Play in October

Although final choice is pending, Miss Rich is assembling a cast for the senior play to be staged in October.

Miss Rich

Quieting Title Suit In Ada Against Williams Heirs

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the district court is notified that Viola M. Lea F L Finley and R J Lollar have filed a suit to quiet title to Lots 3 and 4 Block 4 Donaghey Addition Ada Oklahoma. Defendants must answer by October 17 1956 or the petition will be taken as true and a judgment granted for plaintiffs. The case seeks determination of heirs of James Curtis Williams and related claims.

Pentosee County State of Oklahoma Charles Don Keyes Ruth Keyes Pontotoc County Uel Bumpers Darwin Bumpers W. J. Bumpers Pontotoc Conty Court House Ada Oklahoma John A. Garriott William B. Garriott Mary Waggoner Raymond H. Bueter Pontotoc County Court House Raymond Lee, Stephens C. J. Stephens Della Shaver Killian Viola M. Lea F. L. Finley R. J. Lollar Entotoc County Donaghey James Curtis Williams

Methodist Bishop to visit Ada for Ardmore district meeting

The Rev. Ronald Ritchie announces Bishop Angie Smith of the Oklahoma Methodist Church will preach at Ada First Methodist Church on Monday September 24. Pastors will give reports and business will be conducted. Dinner will follow. Members of the Gideons will attend Stonewall church next Sunday for a service portion.

Ronald Ritchie Angie Smith Oklahoma Methodist Church Ada Ardmore Bishop Smith Ada First Methodist Church Society of Gideons Stonewall Methodist Church Brother Ritchie

Y W A Baptist Church Holds Monday Business Meeting

The Y W A of the Baptist Church held a business meeting Monday at the church under sponsorship of Mrs. O B Brooks and Mrs. Cecil Bullard.

Y.W.A. of the Baptist Church O. B. Brooks Cecil Bullard

Young Peoples Convention Attendees Named

Those from the Church of the Nazarene attending the Young Peoples convention in Holdenville Monday night include Mr and Mrs Bill Ledbetter Royce Lee Garrett Fred Welch and May Swindell.

Church of the Nazarene Young Peoples’ Convention Holdenville Bill Ledbetter Royce Lee Garrett Fred Welch May Swindell

Social for Morgan family moving to Texas at Baptist Church

After Wednesday prayer meeting at the Baptist Church, attendees held a social for the S. A. Morgan family who are relocating to Texas.

The Baptist Church S. A. Morgan Texas

Postmaster Pat Campbell Attends East Central Meeting

Pat Campbell attended a district postmasters meeting at the Student Union building on Friday night. Campbell offered a brief remark noting that the dinner was good.

Pat Campbell District Postmasters Student Union East Central Pat

Willingham Family in Lawton for Ill Son-in-law

Lawton visitors gather as Mr. and Mrs. I. P. Willingham stay for the illness of their son-in-law Mr. Richards. A large family reunion at Mrs. Nellie Blackwell’s home brings together many relatives from Ada Stonewall Latta Road Mansfield Ohio and Oklahoma City including Haskell Blackwell Em Powers Anita James and Jonell.

Mrs. I. P. Willingham Lawton Mr. Richards Virgil Scarberry Pierce Powers Walnut Creek Calif Ivan Jackson Benna Linsburg Oklahoma City Jeff Fussell John Reed Roff Ercy Ownbey Hart N. A. Miller Mike Carrol Ada Nellie Blackwell H. L. Thomas Mansfield Ohio Monroe Haskell Blackwell Darlene Doris Jean Stonewall Em Powers Texas W. T. Blackwell Anita, James Ronald Ray Latta Road L. J. Thompson Jonell

Dora Daniels and Homer Barnes Jr Visit Mrs Blackwell

Miss Dora Daniels and Homer Barnes Jr visited Mrs. Blackwell Sunday evening in a social call.

Dora Daniels Homer Barnes Jr

Long Sunday Drive Ends With Brake Breakdown

Mr. and Mrs. Homer Stewart planned a pleasant trip to Holdenville but encountered a hot day on the road. Homer tried to install a new master cylinder when the brakes failed and no mechanic could assist. After a wait from 9 AM to 4 PM, they reached Holdenville, ate supper, and returned home tired and disgusted.

Homer Stewart Holdenville Homer

Union Hill Church Vacation Week Report

Rev. and Mrs. Frank Cunningham on vacation. Don Newby led Sunday morning and night services. Patti Lea Cummings won the Bible for the month. Training Union visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Lee Tucker Rev. and Mrs. L. E. Perrin of Ada Tommy Glover and Bob Gray. Reds won the attendance points this week.

Frank Cunningham Don Newby Patti Lea Cummings Training Union Lee Tucker L. E. Perrin Ada Tommy Glover Bob Gray Reds

Waugh Manufacturing Buyer Visits Oklahoma City

Gene Lung visited Oklahoma City on Monday on a buying trip for Waugh Manufacturing Co. Mrs. Waugh says the firm is swamped with orders and has had to refuse new work until production can catch up with existing orders.

Gene Lung Oklahoma City Waugh Manufacturing Co

Visit Of Local Residents To Mrs Phelps

Mr. and Mrs. George Collins Mrs. Nora Roper and Bobby Joe visited Mrs. Edd Phelps Sunday for a social call at her home.

George Collins Nora Roper Bobby Joe Edd Phelps

Mrs Josie Anderson Returns From Valley View

Mrs Josie Anderson stayed in Valley View from Thursday to Saturday and came home much improved. Her daughter Mrs El-

Josie Anderson Valley View

Ada woman visits Bolin family members on Sunday

Mrs John Graham of Ada visited Mrs Emma Bolin and family including Euel Judy Janell and Mrs Clara Agee on Sunday.

John Graham Ada Emma Bolin Euel Judy, Janell Clara Agee

Local women join weekly gathering across states

Mrs. Lois Henderson of California and Mrs. Joyce Trivitt of New Mexico attend with Mrs. Ruby Duckworth and Anthony of Kansas alongside Mrs. Jim Kirkes this week in a regional social meet.

Lois Henderson California Joyce Trivitt New Mexico Ruby Duckworth Anthony Kansas Jim Kirkes

Valley View Hospital Patient Improves Then Declines

Mr. Kirkes is at Valley View Hospital with a heart ailment. He had been improving satisfactorily but became severely ill the latter part of last week. Other weekend visitors included Earl Duckworth and Mary and Willa of Kansas.

Kirkes Valley View Hospital Earl Duckworth Mary and Willa Kansas

Local visits highlight community ties in La Mont area

Wilburn Tate of La Mont California and Floyd Bolin visited Mr. and Mrs. George Graham and family last Tuesday. Emma Bolin and Euel visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bolin and Kenneth last Sunday. Gladys Alton and Marjorie Caplan visited Mr. and Mrs. George Graham and family Sunday.

Wilburn Tate la Mont Calif Floyd Bolin George Graham Emma Bolin Euel Robert Bolin Kenneth Gladys Alton Marjorie Caplan

Local visitors travel between Oklahoma City and Nicoma Park

Mrs. Sible Collins, Mrs. Nora Roper and Bobby Joe visited Mrs. Nora Crane on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jones and Wayne went to Oklahoma City on Friday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Tom Roddy and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hicks of Nicoma Park. Mr. and Mrs. Billey Joe Adams and two daughters of Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. George Collins, Bobby Joe and Mrs. Nora Roper on Sunday.

Sible Collins Nora Roper Bobby Joe Nora Crane Fred Jones Wayne Oklahoma City Tom Roddy Nicoma Park Ray Hicks Billey Joe Adams George Collins Nota Roper

Local Visits Share Sunday with Bud Jones Family

Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley Carlton and Sherry Scott Mrs Carline McNutt Eddie Lynn and Danny and Kay Tilley Larry and Don Newby W J Jones and Delphia Larry Wayne Cunningham Burnice Jones visited Mr and Mrs Bud Jones and family Sunday.

Karl Tilley Carlton Sherry Scott Carline McNutt Eddie Lynn Danny Kay Tilley Larry Don Newby W. J. Jones Delphia Larry Wayne Cunningham Burnice Jones Bud Jones Family

Kemp and Jones Family Gather For Friday Night Visit

Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp and Mr and Mrs Robert Golden Lind a and Mike visited Mr and Mrs Bud Jones Friday night.

Ray Kemp Robert Golden Linda Mike Mrs Bud Jones

Local visitors drop by McAnally family home

Mr and Mrs George Graham and Paul visited Mr and Mrs Walter McAnally and family Sunday. Also visiting were Mrs Pearl Allen Debra and Sandra of Borger Tex.

George Graham Paul Walter McAnally Family Pearl Allen Debra Sandra Borger, Tex

Ada residents visit friends for Sunday gathering

Mrs. Mary Nell Cummings and Patti Lea visited Mrs. Reba Love and son Sunday. Noma Lamb, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ray and Debra and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Norton and Pat, all of Ada, visited Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Archer and family Sunday. Mrs. Lamb and Mrs. Archer drove early and visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fountain and Hubert Fountain and daughter Wiliena in Ada before returning to the Archer home for dinner.

Mary Nell Cummings Patti Lea Reba Love and Son Noma Lamb Paul Ray Debra Henry Norton Pat Ada Leonard Archer Mrs. Lamb

Daisy Golden Visits Griffin and Hinkle in Stratford

Mrs. Daisy Golden visited Mrs. Ellen Griffin and Virginia Hinkle of Stratford Saturday to socialize and catch up.

Daisy Golden Ellen Griffin Virginia Hinkle Stratford

Caplan Child Attends School as Family Moves to Oklahoma City

Dewayne Caplan stays with Mr and Mrs Sonny Golden this week while his parents relocate to Oklahoma City. Union Hill residents will miss the family from church and school activities.

Dewayne Caplan Sonny Golden Oklahoma City Union Hill

Archer and Tumelson Visit Archer Family

Mr and Mrs Emmett Archer of Chickasha and Chester Tumelson of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Leonard Archer and family last week.

Emmett Archer Chickasha Chester Tumelson Oklahoma City Leonard Archer

Keelings and Lorene Visit Easts in Seminole

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Keeling and Lorene visited Mr. and Mrs. O. C. East of Seminole Sunday.

Lee Keeling Lorene Mrs. O. C Seminole

Cousins Visit Oakman Residents

Mr. and Mrs. George Smith with Jean Judy and Georgia Sue visited Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Fast of Oakman recently. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hodges and their baby from California. The Hodges and Smiths are cousins.

George Smith Jean Judy Georgia Sue Lonnie Fast Oakman Bob Hodges Baby California Hodges Smiths

Woman Fights Rattler After Snake Rattles Six Times

A community finds Mrs. Daisy Golden walking when she encounters a snake she initially plans to strike. The serpent hisses before she kills it with a single blow and discovers the viper bears six rattles.

Daisy Golden

Duke Kicker Jim Nelson Sets ACC Extra Point Record

Duke star Jim Nelson tied an Atlantic Coast Conference record in 1955 by kicking five extra points in a game against South Carolina marking a notable scoring achievement for the program.

Jim Nelson Duke South Carolina

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marcene Oliver Eaton, Et al Bertha Cho Genna Lee Todd Nee Choate Milton B. Choate Kathleen Ray Wade Choate June Fulton J. W. Choate Nancy Belle Choate Beverly Ann Choate Seal Kerr, Lambert, Conn & Roberts Attorneys Pauline Loftis P H. Webb P. H. Webb and Hazel Vaness McArthur & Orton Plaintiff Robert E Shipman Oil & Gas Commissioners of the Land Office Lawrence L. Irwin SEAL Conservancy District NO Coal Counties Claude Vi T. E. Stubblefield Stubblefield Tank Service Pat Mouwmar Re. Wert Cementing Company H. Allen and E. Crovton Claude V. Thompson and Calvert &. Cannon Huskey Guns, Inc Austin Cora B. Chesnutt Kerr, Lambert, Conn & Roberts American Building Jessie C. Sale County OF Kerr, Lambert, Conn & Roberts, Attorneys Ada, Oklahoma Gidpeeecibatee C & L Drilling & Service Company J. C. Shortes J. M. Ford R. W. Ford Township 3 Range 8 Fred Andrews N. C. Criswell Julia M. Smith Carl L. Daniels Dorothy Daniels Morton Jacobson Robert R. Kaplan M. R. Lowenstine, Jr Miriam R. Lowenstine James R. Lowenstine Mandel Lowenstine G. W. Deck, Jr Jack Z. Cole Lillian R. Cole Joseph J. Skryphun Agnes Skryphun Frances Hooper Russell Aday Elma Phillips George Kahn Moran Pipe & Supply Company Davenport Drilling Company Halliburton Oil Well Cementing Company Wick Adair Trucks Wick Adair Harry Turner Bradford Supply Company Towi Section 31 Township 5 Range 7 Ray Goodwin Oren Phillips Willoughby & Cannon Township Range John B. Clark, JR Oal County Willoughby Cannon Attorneys Acta the County Court Kerr, Lambert, Conn & Roberts, Attorneys For Administrators Clifford Logsdon Lawrence H. Green East Main Gaynell Logsdon Administratrix Willoughby An Cecnees D Cannon Ada News Angie Martin, Om Carol Cassady Paul L. Cassady Arizona Oo Court W. M Huddleson Coy A. Mowdy Len Thomas Stonewall News S. J. Markley Loy Glendon Jordan Sarah E. Williams F. Earl Williams Hugh D. Williams Byron A. Williams William W. Williams Katherine E. Williams Katherine Isabelle Williams Thomas OR. Williams Thomas Orland Williams W. W. Williams William Wesley Williams Plaintiffs Mrs. Lavona Jones Freeman C. Phillips June Blish Aela
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