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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1952

Page

7

Oklahoma Petition Seeks Quiet Title In Pontotoc County

Plaintiffs J G Cantrell Drilling Company allege through petition filed in Pontotoc County District Court that The Unknown Heirs and others of Robert B Wright Nancy Wright and David Wright must answer by Nov 17 1952. Action aims to quiet title and determine heirs and shares in decedents real estate and bar any future claims. Attorneys Kerr Lambert Conn Roberts represent plaintiffs.

State OF Oklahoma Robert B. Wright Nancy Wright David Wright J. G. Cantrell Lee Simmons Mary Elizabeth Stevens Mattie Stevens Carrie Dodson Tackett District Court Pontotec County Pontotoc County

Notice of Sheriff Sale and Quiet Title Suit in Pontotoc

Sheriff sale to begin November 3, 1952 at 10:00 am Ada Oklahoma for 50 acre tract described with sections and parcels in Pontotoc County to satisfy a judgment of $4,120 plus interest. Also a quiet title suit filed by Glynn Boley and S Whittle against Mordecia B Donaghey heirs and Frances Donaghey heirs seeking to quiet title to lots in Ada with a filing date October 14 1952 and requiring answer by November 28 1952.

LeRoy Singleton Effie Lee Singleton Ada Fifie Lee Singleton Homeederal Savings & Loan Association of Oklahoma State OF Mordecia B. Donaghey M. B. Donaghey Frances A. Donaghey Frances Donaghey Glynn Boley Glynn W. Boley S. Whittle Mordecia B Donaghey M. P. Donaghey Pontotoc County

Notice of Hearing Final Account and Distribution

Goldie Ahrend executrix of Ida Johnsons estate has filed a final report and petition for distribution and discharge. Hearing set November 3 1952 at 11 00 a m in Ada Oklahoma County Court Room to approve the report and order distribution. Court notice dated October 13 1952 signed J Tal Crawford County Judge. Also guardian Henry Dew seeks discharge for Elizabeth Jean Lewis now Dew minor with final account hearing November 6 1952 at 10 00 a m in Ada Oklahoma County Courthouse.

Goldie Ahrend Ida Johnson Ada Oklahoma Ada Oklahoma Henry Dew Elizabeth Jean Lewis Dew

Notice by Publication in Oklahoma Divorce Case

Public notice states Lillie Mae Harper is sued by William A Harper for cruelty over more than a year. She must answer by November 12 1952 or the petition for divorce will be granted. Court date shown as September 30 1952 with attorney Mack M Braly listed.

State OF Oklahoma Lillie Mae Harper William A. Harper

Notice to Creditors in Estate of Sarah Louise Duncan

State of Oklahoma In the County Court No 5067 in the matter of the Estate of Sarah Louise Duncan deceased George B Marx Administrator with Will Annexed requests all persons with claims to present them with vouchers to the administrator at Kerr Lambert Conn Roberts Ada Oklahoma within four months or be barred Done October 6 1952 George B Marx Administrator with Will Annexed G C Mayhue Jr Attorney for A 10-9-31W

Sarah Louise Duncan George B. Marx Kerr, Lambert, Conn & Roberts American Building Ada Oklahoma

Nixon Jabbina at Truman in Midwest

Nixon campaigns across Minnesota after stinging attacks on Truman and Democrats in five Iowa whistle stop speeches. In Sioux City he warned of political blackmail by PMA officials. Ft Dodge, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo stops followed with accusations of race baiting and untruths by the President.

Sioux City Richard Nixon Minnesota Truman Iowa PMA Production and Marketing Administration Washington W. L. McMeekin Ft. Dodge California Nixon Cedar Rapids Waterloo

Beef Field Day At Caldwell Ranch Friday

About 50 Pontotoc county 4 H club boys and many beef cattle breeders are expected at a beef improvement field day Friday October 24 at the Grady Caldwell Ranch near Francis. A. O. Rhoad of Kingsville Texas will classify 25 head of Santa Gertrudis cattle starting at 10 am. Rhoad represents the Santa Gertrudis Breeders International. Caldwell’s Benna Vista Ranch covers 585 acres with 400 acres in lespedera and winter pasture.

Pontotoc County Grady Caldwell Francis C. H. Hailey Lester Smith A. O. Rhoad Kingsville Texas Rhoad Santa Gertrudis Breeders International South King Ranch Santa Gertrudis Breeders International Association Caldwell Benna Vista Ranch Lespedera

Ada Kiwanis Elects Dr. Jack Moore President

Ada Kiwanis Club elected Dr. Jack Moore as president to succeed retiree Bill Gluckman at a dinner-election meeting. Jesse Warren was chosen vice president, Tom Grove was re-elected treasurer, and directors include Joe Whitson Bob Dumont Bob Steiner C C Buxton Jr. and James Watters.

Ada Kiwanis Club Jack Moore Bill Gluckman Jesse Warren Tom Grove Joe Whitson Bob Dumont Bob Steiner C. C. Buxton Jr James Watters Watters

African Leader E W Mathu Disappears Amid Mau Mau Crackdown

Nairobi police confirm the disappearance of E W Mathu leader of African members in the Kenya Colony legislative council. 101 suspected Mau Mau adherents are being questioned as authorities pursue the ongoing crackdown linked to a rising wave of killings cattle theft arson and attacks against white settlers.

Nairobi Kenya E. W. Mathu Kenya Colony Mathu Mau Mau

Geater Returns for Amount in Vested

Ada News Want Ads notes a Geater returns for an amount vested. The item mentions a financial claim or settlement involving a person named Geater. No additional details on date or place are provided.

Geater

German exchange student praises Oklahoma and offers election views

Johann Ernst Jr of Aachen Germany writes that his time at the University of Oklahoma left him fond of Norman and its people. He notes American social security, frontier era solutions, views on Eisenhower vs Stevenson, and warns against socialism and communism while stressing ties between Europe and the United States.

Oklahoma Johann Ernst, Jr Aachen Germany Young Ernst University of Oklahoma Ernst Norman Plains Kitty United States U. S West America U.S Eisenhower Europe Stevenson Free World

Cedar Grove Club Elects 1953 Officers At October Meet

Cedar Grove Home Demonstration Club met at the school for its October session with ten members and a guest present. Officers chosen for 1953 include Baxter Scroggins as president Cecil Canada as vice president James Rice as secretary treasurer Merle Moon as reporter Coy Chandler as song leader and other project chairmen named. The group planned a Halloween event and gave birthday gifts to several members. The next meeting will be at Mrs James Rice’s home.

Elmer Chandler Cedar Rove Home Demonstration Club John Baker Cecil Canada Rollcal Coy Chandler Rs. Baxter Scroggins Cecil Canada James Rice Merle Moon Hallowe’en Chandler Auline Kilcrease Bill Summers Baker George Surgnier Andrew Bryant Pauline Kilcrease Merle Moone Clellen Scroggins Baxter Scroggins

Morse to Speak for Stevenson in Portland Recording

Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon records his 17 minute explanation of his support for Adlai Stevenson over Eisenhower. The talk, sent from Washington by air mail, will be played at a Volunteers for Stevenson dance in Portland.

Portland Ore Wayne L. Morse Oregon Morse Washington, D. C Dwight D. Eisenhower Adlai Stevenson Illinois Stevenson

Hirn Family Dinner Roots in Seminole Observed

Mr. and Mrs. George Hirn and Frankie were dinner guests of Mrs. Margaret Williams of Seminole Sunday. Dramatized by social ties, the note records such local hospitality among residents of Vamoosa and nearby towns.

George Hirn Frankie Margaret Williams Seminnole

Fishing party returns with no fish from Grand Lake

E. J. Evans of Wamoosa Dale Bo ren and Calvin Smith of Wewoka and Oliver Johns of Seminole fished Grand Lake Friday through Sunday but reported no catches.

E. J. Evans Dale Boren Calvin Smith Wewoka Oliver Johns Grand Lake

Oklahoma City Visitors Call On Local Families

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Collins worth and children of Oklahoma City visited Mrs. Dollie Walden and Goldie Ann Saturday night. Mrs. George Huckleberry of Konawa and Mrs. Okla Ward of Tyler Texas visited Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Scroggin Saturday night.

Jerry Collinsworth Oklahoma City Dollie Walden Goldie Ann George Huckleberry Konawa Okla Ward Tyler Texas Buddy Scroggin

Local Socials Across Ada Area This Week

Shawnee families visited Adams home Sunday evening and Mr. E Evans. Maud trip by Mrs. Sam Anders and children. Maysville visit by Orvis Jones family to Mullins home. Ada shopping by Floyd Clayton and child. Wewoka business trips by Bob Evans and E Evans and by Larken Scroggin. Wolf residents Harold Massey and Gene and Johnie Jackson visited Leonard Welch Sunday.

Glen Evans Glenda Archie Snake Shawnee Bob Evans E. Evans Sam Anders A. C. Rodden Maud Orvis Jones Maysville David Mullins Brad Mullins E. J. Evans Wewoka Harold Massey Gene Johnie Jackson Leonard Welch

Local visits and guest exchanges across Konawa area

A string of social visits fills weekend and weekday plans in the Konawa region. Dorsey of Oklahoma City and Mullins hosts mix with Osburns, Phelps, Franks, Bennett, and others. Trips to Tulsa and Healdton frame family and friend gatherings with regional ties to Smyrna Tennessee and Oklahoma City.

Weekend Visitations From Local Families

Mr and Mrs Bill Graham and their children spent the weekend in Melessie Texas with Mrs Graham's parents Mr and Mrs R A Marley. Mr and Mrs Evel Harper and their daughter of Shawnee visited Mrs Harper's parents Mr and Mrs R Durbin.

Ale Charles and Jack Franks Smyrna, Tenn Mrs M. L. Franks Bill Graham Melessie, Texas Graham’s Arents R. A. Marley Evel Harper

Weekend visits across Oklahoma City area families

Mrs. R. D. Russell and children and Juett Raulston spent the weekend in Oklahoma City visiting Mr. and Mrs. Roy Anders and Mr. and Mrs. Brownie Welch. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Roberson and children visited Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Majors of Bowlegs Friday night.

R. D. Russell Juett Raulston Oklahoma City Roy Anders Brownie Welch Herman Robertson L. E. Majors Bowlegs

Local Visits Mentioned Across Seminole and San Angelo

Mr. and Mrs. George Hinn and Frankie visited Mrs. Margaret Williams in Seminole Saturday. Jake Fleming has returned to San Angelo, Texas, after a two weeks visit with his sister, Mrs. Evans.

George Hinn Frankie Margaret Williams Seminole Jake Fleming San Angelo Texas Mrs. Evans

Oak View Valley birth of son to Mr and Mrs Wood

Mr and Mrs Raymond Wood welcomed a son born Monday at 2 30 PM in Valley View hospital Ada. He weighed six pounds at birth and is the couple’s first child. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Tom Wood of Oklahoma City and maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Atkins of Vamoosa.

Tom Sharber Arlen Springfield Raymond Wood Valley View Hospital Ada

Teachers Meet at Mrs Johnston Home Monday

The monthly teachers' meeting took place Monday night at the home of Mrs T. E. Johnston. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Evans.

T. E. Johnston E. J. Evans

Blind man builds radio tech program and teaches others

Lavon Peterson, blind since birth, founded the Radio Engineering Institute in Omaha in 1945. He transformed a basement project into a school that trains blind and other students in radio and television mechanics, with many graduates earning a living in the field.

Bill Dean Okmulgee Idaho School For the Deaf and Blind Lavon Peterson Peterson Radio Engineering Institute Gan Omaha Veterans Administration Army

PMA Committeemen Begin Farm By Farm ACP Checks

Pontotoc County PMA committee members start farm by farm visits to sign up farmers for the 1953 Agricultural Conservation Program. Each pair reviews farm plans with the farmer to identify the most needed conservation, aiming for permanent practices such as terraces dams and pasture with ACP assistance covering part of the cost.

PMA Henry Little Pontotoc County Soil Conservation Service Extension Service

Stevenson Slams Isolationism In Campaign Address

In Cleveland Stevenson denounced Republicans for courting isolationism and warned against Europe neglect. He urged a November 4 choice between isolationism and progress, linking prosperity and world peace. The Democratic nominee’s speech drew a large crowd and was broadcast on radio networks.

Europe Taft United States Stevenson Democratic Party Wilson Wyatt Cleveland Cleveland Arena Mutual Radio Buffalo Dwight D. Eisenhower I Guard Michael C. Noeppel Memorial Auditorium

Local Social Notes List Attendees at Gathering

Mr and Mrs George Hirn Mrs Mell Horton Mrs Leah Blaylock Mrs Carrie Holley Miss Anice Bowes Mr and Mrs Herman Robertson Ellen Brewer and Mrs Calvin Vance attend the event in a community gathering.

George Hirn Mell Horton Leah Blaylock Carrie Holley Anice Bowes Herman Robertson Ellen Brewer Calvin Vance

Mrs Botkin and Mrs Sutton Visit Stonewall Hosts

Mrs M C Botkin and Mrs Arnom Sutton called on Mrs Sut ton's parents Mr and Mrs John McMeans in Stonewall Monday afternoon.

M. C. Botkin Arnom Sutton

Brewer couple marks 30th anniversary at dinner

Mr and Mrs Homer Brewer celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on Sunday October 20 with a dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs David Mullins and their children Mr and Mrs F E Downey and son and W H Jr of Oklahoma City Mrs Rea Moore and Mr and Mrs Jack Moore and their children of Konawa.

Homer Brewer David Mullins F. E. Downey and Son W. H. Jr Oklahoma City Rea Moore Jack Moore Konawa

Tatum Family Visits and Ada Shopping Spree

Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Tatum and children visited Bay City relatives Sunday. Mrs. Loyd Miller, Mrs. Sherman Tatum and Mrs. David Mullins shopped in Ada Friday.

Sherman Tatum S. J. Tatum Bay City Loyd Miller David Mullins Ada

Durbin Family Visits Oklahoma City Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Durbin Jr. and daughter of Oklahoma City spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Grady Graham and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. RG Durbin Sr.

R. L. Durbin Jr Oklahoma City Grady Graham RG Durbin Sr

Mrs Dio Branscum Visiting Oklahoma City Family

Mrs. Dio Branscum visits her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs J D Branscum in Oklahoma City.

Dio Branscum J. D. Branscum Oklahoma City

Russell Couple Travel to Wewoka on Thursday

Mr and Mrs R D Russell made a business trip to Wewoka on Thursday.

R. D. Russell Wewoka

Sunday dinner guests at Atkinson home

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Atkinson were Mary Ellen Abelli of Oklahoma City and Johnny Kelly of Ada.

J. A. Atkinson Mary Ellen Abelli Oklahoma City Johnny Kelly Ada

Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Babe Doolen

Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs A J Doolen and Darlene plus Mr and Mrs Roy Dean Doolen and their son from Oklahoma City. Mrs Lula Norman made a business trip to Oklahoma City Friday.

Babe Doolen A. J. Doolen Darlene Roy Dean Doolen Oklahoma City Bill Sutton Lula Norman Oklahoma City Friay

Lula Littleton Burns Visit Konawa Residents

Mrs Lula Littleton and Frank lin Burns of Konawa visited Mr and Mrs John Phelps and Dale for a social call.

Lula Littleton Franklin Burns Konawa John Phelps Dale Sunday

Gash to Speak At Jaycee Meeting

Ada Jaycees meet tonight in Jaycee quarters at Convention Hall Eugene Gash Ada student and recent winner of the governor essay contest will discuss Basic Issues in the Campaign The meeting will cover the Voice of Democracy contest Halloween party and other matters

Ada Jaycees Jaycee Quarters Convention Hall Eugene Gash Ada Hallowe’en Arty

We'll Stay As Long As Chinese Are In Korea

Gen James A Van Fleet said U N troops would need to stay in Korea as long as there are Chinese in the area He clarified he did not say South Korean forces could not hold the line but that the Republic of Korea army alone was not yet strong enough to hold it He objected to a news report quote.

Korea Seoul James A. van Fleet United Nations Eighth Army van Fleet Republic of Korea

Palmer newspapers endorse Eisenhower for first time

Texarkana Arkansas papers, the C. E. Palmer chain, endorse General Dwight D. Eisenhower for the presidency marking their first political support for any candidate.

Texarkana Ark C. E. Palmer Arkansas Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower

Hernia More Common in Overweight than Underweight

The report states hernia prevalence is higher among overweight individuals compared with those who are underweight, highlighting body weight as a risk factor.

Eisenhower Campaign Rallies Light Up New England Tour

Eisenhower told large crowds in Troy and at RPI in Troy that the Truman administration uses inflation to win elections and to decry its economic policy. He labeled inflation a policy and warned of a minefield threat from communism. Dewey attacked Truman, Stevenson and the White House, while Eisenhower eyed big turnout in Democratic cities and planned a Boston finale on November 3.

Ike Eisenhower Troy Dewey Truman White House Adlai E. Stevenson Illinois Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Trey New England Hartford United States Boston

Wedemeyer backs Eisenhower at Waldorf dinner

Lt. Gen Albert C. Wedemeyer announced his support for Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower at a $100-a-plate Republican fundraiser at the Waldorf Astoria. He blamed the Truman administration for the current national and international situation.

New York Albert C. Wedemeyer Sen Robert A. Taft Dwight D. Eisenhower Wedemeyer Waldorf Astoria Eisenhower Truman

George Cully to Be Buried Friday in Konawa

Services will be Friday at the family home east of Konawa for George Cully lifelong Konawa resident who died Tuesday Burial will be in Vamoosa cemetery Watts funeral home of Konawa in charge of arrangements Cully known as En le te ke was born in what is now Seminole county in 1871 Survivors include four sons John Tema Sam and Noma all of Konawa a daughter Eliza Harjo Kerawa 18 grandchildren and four great grandchildren

Konawa George Cully Vamoosa Watts Cully En-le-te-ke Seminole County John Tema Sam Noma Eliza Harjo Kerawa

Negro doctors to attend Oklahoma City Clinical Society sessions

For the first time, Negro physicians will participate in scientific sessions of the Oklahoma City Clinical Society during its upcoming meeting in Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma State Medical Association opened its conventions to Negroes last year.

D. C Oklahoma City

Also Mentioned on This Page

State OF Oklahoma Cantrell Drilling Company Robert B Wright Abe Holloway W D. Abbott Ira D. Shepard Pontotoc Home Federater, & Loan Association of Ada, Oklahoma Oklahoma Corporation Ira D Shepard LeRoy’Singleton Section 23 Township 4 J. D. Gaar County OF B. Wmagrwah City of W. D. Abbott Thomas P. Holt Ida Prece J. Tal Crawford Pon Totoc County Guardian Warren B. Rice William A. Harper Ve Faye White Mack M. Braly Plaintiff J. J. Gardner Emma L. Gardner Wifa Et al Poner Kerr Lambert, Conn & Roberts Attorneys Jimmie Walker Allen Lina Mae Walton Sarah L. Duncan Louise Duncan S. L. Duncan G. C. Mayhue JR Nixon Jabbina Midwest Kiwanis Ore Johnston Murray Cedar Grove Club Vamoosa News Jack Sharber Ed Sharber Eudora Jones Miami, Okla Floyd Downey Bill Moore Jim Pamplin Floyd Clayton Mrs. Larken Scroggin T. E. Dorsey Noah Osburn Myrtle Bennett Springfield, Colo Mary Rodgers Dixie Russell Barbara Brewer Tulsa Leroy Williams J. D. Franks Melvin Franks Elvin Hensley J. W. Wilson Healdt Lindsay Hensley Herman Bill Cooley Jess Sutton John Carter Phelps Sherry Gay Washington, Okla Andrs Nathan Edwards Gash Jaycee Meeting Gen. Wedemeyer Wky-Tyv Ko-Tv Citizens For Stevenson Club
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