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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1955

Page

9

Legal Notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma Court

District Court in Pontotoc County Oklahoma lists C and L Drilling and Service Co a Partnership with Ford Shortes and E as plaintiffs against Alfred Morrison d b a Consolidated Petroleum Industries Alamo National Bank Building San Antonio Texas and others in a civil action.

Alfred Morrison Consolidated Petroleum Industries Alamo National Bank San Antonio 5 Texas State OF Oklahoma San Antonio C & L Drilling & Service Co R. W. Ford J. C. Shortes J M. Ford

Legal notices from Pontotoc and Cleveland counties Oklahoma

The notice lists multiple district court matters in Pontotoc and Cleveland counties including mortgage and leasehold foreclosures, guardianship sales, and land partition actions. Parties include C L Drilling & Service Co, The Sugg Clinic, Ben R Stout Jr and Mack M Braly, and guardianship of Marjorie Peterson with parcels in Pontotoc County. Court dates set for September 1955 with sheriff and attorney details provided.

District Court Pontotoc County Oklahoma Sugg Clinic A. R. Sugg W. G. Peterson J. B Morey E. R. Muntz E. M. Gullatt R. A. Northrip H. B Yagel D. C. Ramsay E. F. Deese G K. Stephens R. F. Bisbee J. B. Gwin F. M. Martin H. Laurens R. M. Vick Mary L. Miller M. L. Miller Johnnie M. Miller Willie W . Miller Bennie A Miller Mary Pearl Vick T. E. Brents

Sheriff Sale of Undivided Lands in Pontotoc County

Notice of sale of northeast quarter and east half of southeast quarter of northeast quarter section 8 township 2 north range 7 east with minerals excepted. Sale set September 6 1955 at 10:00 AM at Ada County Courthouse South front door to highest cash bidder at not less than two thirds appraised value of 3000 dollars.

Pontotoc State of Oklahoma Lucy Brown Smith Sheppard Charles Brown Loren Levi Brown Pontotoc County Court House Ada Oklahoma United States Pontotoc County Cleveland County Marjorie Peterson Court House Norman Township 1 NE SE Said Township District Court Towit Ray Goodwin Oren Phillips Claude V. Thompson Harvey J. Lambert Ira J. Rose Fae Eee Pontatéde William Coburne Willis Township 4 North Range 4 Chas. T. Rippy Mary I. Thornburg Mary Isabelle Thornburg W. D. Thornburg Isabelle Byrnly

Mrs Elsie Graham Dies In Shawnee Hospital

Mrs. Elsie Graham wife of W C Graham Kerr McGee gasoline plant employee died Friday August 26 at 7 p m in Shawnee Hospital from pneumonia. She had been ill about a week at Harden City home and was taken to the hospital Thursday night. Burial was in Doniphan Missouri after services at Black Edwards chapel. The Grahams lived in the community nearly 20 years and she was known for helping others especially children. She is survived by sisters and other relatives. The Dearman family reunion preceded by Lt J G Kermit Dearman on leave. Magnolia Petroleum Co new office east of Woolley Corner completed with Carl Simonton as local farm boss.

Elsie Graham W. C. Graham Kerr-McGee Gasoline Plant Shawnee Ernest Hodgin Doniphant Black & Edwards Funeral Grahams Graham Magnolia Petroleum Co Woolley Corner Carl Simonton

Beavers and Wilsons Visit for Fishing Demonstration

Mr and Mrs Bob Beavers of Meramac stayed with Mr and Mrs Luther Wilson over the weekend. They spent Saturday at Texoma demonstrating fishing skills. Sheldon Wilson and his wife from Healdton visited and stayed overnight.

Bob Beavers Meramac Luther Wilson Wilson Mr. Beavers Texoma Sheldon Healdton

McDaniel Leaves Hodgin Home for Arthur City Texas

La Royce McDaniel who had been visiting his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hodgin left on Saturday by bus for his home near Arthur City Texas.

la Royce McDaniel Ernest Hodgin Arthur City Tex

McLish Home Demonstration Club Meets for Fair Plans

The McLish Home Demonstration Club met at the home economics cottage with Mrs. Lucille Howell presiding. They approved a buffet luncheon on Sept 13 at Mrs. Laura Keith's home to assemble fair entries and discussed 1956 yearbook topics and dress accessory ideas.

McLish Home Demonstration Club Home Economics Lucille Howell Laura Keith Connerville Martha Mote Laura Kirsh Lilly Barrick Polly Harden Opal Brents Hazel Glenn Elsie Weaver Sue

Claudine Ross Returns Home After Southern California Trip

Claudine Ross fell ill with strep throat after summer vacation and stayed in bed for days. Her parents Mr. and Mrs. J C Ross and Mrs. Jack Uhlich with Caye spent six weeks in California, Base Long Beach as headquarters, visiting Lake Tahoe Reno and other coast points. Don Uhlich drove them out and later found work there before they returned home by bus.

Claudine Ross Claudine J. C. Ross Jack Uhlich Caye California Long Beach Lake Tahoe Reno Nev Mrs. Uhlich Uhlichs Don Uhlich

Family Trip Details From Laverne Visit

Mrs. C. H. Pogue and daughters Shirley and Carol leave for Laverne California after visiting at Mr. and Mrs. Z. C. Jackson's home and with Mrs. Steve McNeill. They attended a family reunion at Butner and were joined by neighbor Larry Gregory en route to Pickneyville Illinois. Mrs. Pogue's mother travels to Albuquerque New Mexico to be with her critically ill brother.

Laverne Calif C. H. Pogue Shirley Carol Z. C. Jackson Steve McNeill Butner Larry Gregory Pickneyville Ill

Mrs Ellen Hudson Moves to Valliant to be Near Daughter

Long time resident Mrs Ellen Hudson plans to leave town this weekend moving from Groper apartments to Valliant to be close to her daughter Mrs Mae Speck. Neighbors express fondness for her and sadness at her departure.

Ellen Hudson Groper Valliant Mae Speck

Visitation by Will Hisaw of Valliant This Week

Will Hisaw of Valliant was the guest of his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Floyd Hisaw from Sunday through Tuesday of last week.

Will Hisaw Valliant Floyd Hisaw

Family visit to Ada described in brief note

Mr and Mrs Don Barrick and Nola visited Mrs Barrick s brother Arlie Johnson Mrs Johnson and Arlie Jr of Ada Saturday evening.

Don Barrick Nola

Aunt of Mrs. Kitchens recalls local spring visits

Mrs. Rollie Large's aunt Mrs. John Kitchens of Los Angeles visited Ada and recalled memories of Byrd's Mill spring where she and Mr. Kitchens lived over 25 years ago. She described incidents from their residence and the spring era.

Rollie Large John Kitchens Los Angeles Calif Ada Byrd’s Mill Spring Mr. Kitchens Kitchens

Illness and Death Touch Ardmore Family Visitors

Mrs. W. B. Broughton arrived Sunday from Ardmore to visit sister Mrs. Nora Harden. Mr. Broughton, in ill health for months, died last week. Mrs. Cabie Bent ley of Rush Springs, Harden’s other sister, also lost her husband a week earlier. Both men died suddenly of heart attacks.

W. B. Broughton Ardmore Nora Harden Broughton

Ed Graham Veteran Hospital Patient At Sulphur

Ed Graham a Carter plant employee has been a patient at the Veterans Hospital in Sulphur since Monday of last week as doctors work to determine the cause of his long standing dizziness.

Ed Graham Carter Plant Veterans Hospital

Dearman Family Ends Vacation Visit Across Kansas and Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Dearman and daughter Carol ended a week long trip visiting Carol s sister Mrs Jeff Majors and Mr Majors in Winfield Kansas and staying with Mr and Mrs Travis Majors in Muskogee Oklahoma before a short sightseeing drive.

Kenneth Dearman Carol Winfield, Kansas Jeff Majors Mr. Majors Travis Majors Muskogee

Mrs Foresee Heads West for Extended Colorado Vacation

Mrs Nan Foresee spent three weeks with her daughter in Greeley Colorado then explored Estes Park near Cheyenne Wyoming and the New Mexico salt plains with visits to adjoining states. Her son Tom Foresee and family returned her to Shawnee while sister Mrs Bonnie Swink stayed with their mother and brother in her absence.

Nan Foresee Tom Eichenberger Greeley Colorado Rockies Estes Park Cheyenne Wyo Salt Plains New Mexico Foresee Tom Foresee Shawnee Bonnie Swink Laura Gibbons Dick Gibbons

Grandmother sees milestone as baby grows teeth in Tulsa visit

Mrs. W. E. Snyder accompanied Virginia Corbin on a weekly trip to Tulsa Friday morning. While Miss Corbin visited a doctor, Mrs. Snyder visited her daughter Mrs. Lowell Ross and her five month old grandson Johnny. Johnny has his first two teeth and has grown since the last visit three weeks ago. Grandmothers celebrate baby milestones as much as parents.

Guests from Ho denville stay two weeks at Boydstuns

Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Boydstun hosted their mothers Mrs. S. F. Sullivan and Mrs. O. J. Boydstun of Ho denville as visitors in their home for the past two weeks.

E. T. Boydstun S. F. Sullivan O. J. Boydstun Hodenville

Ada hostess entertains Coffee Club at Hunter home

Mrs James Hunter acted as hostess for a Coffee Club gathering held at the home of her mother in law Mrs E C Hunter in Ada at 10 a m last Wednesday Coffee and doughnuts were served during an informal social hour

James Hunter E. C. Hunter Ada

Farmer narrowly escapes after tractor overturns on steep field

Ben Weaver was thrown from a tractor that rolled backward on a steep slope Saturday. He crawled out with a scraped back, multiple bruises, and soreness, with back and left shoulder injuries most evident by night.

Ben Weaver

Mr and Mrs Perry Anders Visit Seminole Hosts

Mr and Mrs Perry Anders of Seminole were guests of Mr and Mrs Ben Weaver on Monday.

Mrs. Perry Anders Seminole Ben Weaver

Visiting the Duncans Weekend Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Tate visited the Jim Duncans this past weekend and were joined by two others.

Jim Duncans Mrs. Eldon Tate

Sanders couple to attend Assembly of God convention

Rev. and Mrs. Leroy Sanders will travel Thursday to Oklahoma City for the Assembly of God Churches general convention at Municipal Auditorium. Ministers and church leaders from around the world attend every four years to set rules and policies and conduct denominational business. Delegates from the Fittstown church include Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Watkins and Mrs. L. B. Northcutt.

Leroy Sanders Assembly of God Churches Municipal Auditorium Oklahoma City Fittstown C. W. Watkins L. B. Northcutt

Ada residents attend Oak Avenue Baptist Church services

Nola Barrick and Freddie Taylor of Ada attended services at Oak Avenue Baptist Church during the day and night sessions.

Nola Barrick Freddie Taylor Ada Oak Avenue Baptist Church Iday

Davis and Brewingtons Visit in Oklahoma City

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Davis and son Earl from Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mrs. Nettie Childers. E. H. Brewington of Oklahoma City also spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Brewington.

E. H. Brewington Oklahoma City Mrs. M. J. Brewington

Mrs George Pitts Undergoes Tonsillectomy at Valley View

Mrs George Pitts underwent a tonsillectomy at Valley View Hospital. The minor surgical procedure was performed without complications and she is recovering well.

George Pitts Valley View Hospital

Casey Jones Returns Home to New Mexico

Casey Jones comes back to his home in New Mexico after spending a week with his mother Mrs. Adella Jones.

Casey Jones New Mexico Mrs Adella Jones

Family returns from Texas and Arkansas vacation

Mr and Mrs Vernon Gasaway and their children Tommy Mary Jo and Sammy have just returned from a vacation in Texas and Arkansas.

Vernon Gasaway Tommy Mary Jo Sammy Texas Arkansas

Welch Couples Visit Fort Gibson and Muskogee

Mr and Mrs Howard Welch spent the night with Mrs Clint Welch and Mrs Evaline Bivens at Fort Gibson and attended to business in Muskogee.

Howard Welch Clint Welch Evaline Bivens Ft. Gibson Muskogee

Guthrie Woman Returns After Caring For Ill Mother

Mrs. O C Brooks of Guthrie returns home after three weeks with her mother Mrs. Adelia Jones whose health has improved.

O. C. Brooks Guthrie Adelia Jones

Brashears Family Visit Spreads Through Plainview Circles

Mr and Mrs Robert Brashears of Plainview spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Clifford Miller and family and visited Mr and Mrs Ezra Holland.

Robert Brashears Plainview Clifford Miller Ezra Holland

Family reunion attends at Lightning Ridge by Johnson family

Mr and Mrs Carroll Johnson and Glen Johnson attended a family reunion at Lightning Ridge on Sunday.

Carroll Johnson Glen Johnson Lightning Ridge

Miller Hosts Visit At Ahloso Friday Night

Mrs. Clifford Miller Jean and Dale spent Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. W E Miller in Ahloso.

Clifford Miller Jean and Dale W. E. Miller Ahloso

Briggs to Enter Stillwater School in September

Lloyd Briggs visited his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Luther McKinley on Friday and plans to enroll in Stillwater school in September.

Lloyd Briggs Luther McKinley Stillwater

Stratford visitors spend Friday with the Cornells

Mr and Mrs Hershel Neal and Livida of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Glen Cornell Friday evening.

Hershel Neal Livida Stratford Glen Cornell

Caston Christian Visits Wed Evening With Mary Jane Williams

Caston Christian visited Wednesday evening with Mary Jane Williams of Stratford. The brief encounter reflected social ties in the Stratford area.

Visitors at Leo McNinch Home Include Stratford and Ahloso Guests

Friday visitors at the Leo McNinch home included Mr. and Mrs. Allen McNinch of Stratford and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Miller of Ahloso.

Leo McNinch Allen McNinch Stratford W. E. Miller Ahloso

Weekend Visitors Included Miller Family Guests

Visitors in the Clifford Miller and Leo McNinch homes over the weekend were Larry and David Miller of Tulsa and Marian and Gary Miller of Fort Worth Texas.

Clifford Miller Leo McNinch Larry and David Miller Tulsa Marian and Gary Miller Ft. Worth Tex

Louise Welch Attends Robert Morris Picnic at Atoka

Mrs. Louise Welch attends a Robert Morris picnic held in Atoka at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Doris.

Louise Welch Robert Morris Atoka Mrs Ray Doris

Benny Ivy Returns Home From California Visit

Benny Ivy son of Mr and Mrs Carl Ivy of Bakersfield California has returned home after an extended visit with his grandmother Mrs Vina Turner

Benny Ivy Carl Ivy Bakersfield, Calif Vina Turner

Dewain Martin Welcomes Son Van at Valley View

Mr and Mrs Jack Dewain Martin announce the birth of their second son named Van Dewain at Valley View Hospital on August 21. Mrs Martin is the former Miss Sue Welch.

Jack Dewain Martin Valley View Hospital van Dewain Martin Sue Welch

Childers Visit Va noss Relative Ties Highlight Weekend

Mr and Mrs R E Childers and Frenchie of Oklahoma City spent the weekend visiting relatives in Va noss.

R. E. Childers Frenchie Oklahoma City Vanoss

McKaren Family Relocates to Odessa from Vanoss

Mr and Mrs Bryant McKaren and family have moved to Odessa Texas from Vanoss where they were residents.

Bryant McKaren Odessa, Tex Vanoss

Lightning Ridge Visitors Attend Sunday Services

Sunday School guests included Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kelley and Iris of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Ray Johnson of Long Beach, California, and Sammy Bond of Gear Corner. The Kellies performed two numbers in the evening with Mr. Kelley playing accordion as accompanist.

Raymond Kelley Iris Oklahoma City Ray Johnson Long Beach Calif Sammy Bond Gaar Corner Kelley

Cantwell Sisters Enter Freshman and Career Steps

Miss Mary Lou Cantwell will start as a freshman at East Central this term. Her sister Roxie Cantwell earned a B S this summer and is employed at the Sugg Clinic, with plans to begin work in the laboratory at Valley View Hospital on September 1.

Mary Lou Cantwell Roy Cantwell East Central Roxie

Mrs Ray and John E Visit Crooks in Tulsa

Mrs Ray and John E spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Crooks of Tulsa, sharing a brief weekend visit with the Tulsa couple.

John Ray John E Mrs. Crooks Tulsa

Webster Family Visits Oklahoma City for Saturday Business

Mr and Mrs Wylie Webster visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Willard Webster and family and attended to business in Oklahoma City.

Wylie Webster Willard Webster Oklahoma City

Mcellroys Visit Saylors in Lindsay Lingering Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Mcellroy spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harley Saylors of Lindsay. They enjoyed a social visit and shared conversation during the afternoon.

Loyd Mcellroy Harley Saylors Lindsay

Visitors of Mr and Mrs Bum pass Sunday

Visitors of Mr and Mrs Bum pass Sunday included Mr and Mrs Allen Sweat and family of Lawrence.

Johnson Reunion Settled At Lightning Ridge For Third Year

The Johnson reunion met at Lightning Ridge last Sunday marking the third consecutive year with August's last Sunday as the regular date and meeting place. Attendees included numerous Johnsons and spouses from Long Beach Denver Tulsa Ada Roff Weleetka Purcell Stonewall Oklahoma City and other nearby areas.

Johnson Lightning Ridge Ray Johnson Jimmie Long Beach Calif Harley Johnson Denver Billy Floyd Donnie Ramsy Johnson Cherline Delbert Johnson Loyd Wess Tulsa Haskell Dillion Walter Simmons Roff Bonnie Wells Edsel Johnson Purcell Arvel Jennings Stonewall Roy Skaggs Oklahoma City Carroll Johnson Glen Johnson Charlie Vaness Clyde Morgan Ada Bert Grisso K. Grisso Seminole Grace Johnson May Alva Johnson Ima Jean Johnny Richard Soutee Rebecca Willie

Visitors at Roy Cantwell Home Count Ten

Recent visitors include Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Thompson of Oklahoma City, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cantwell and daughter of Shawnee, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Calton, Mrs. Heath, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Heimer and Sue of Stratford.

Roy Cantwell C. L. Thompson Oklahoma City Jack Cantwell Shawnee Bill Calton Heath Clarence Heimer Sue Stratford

Kimmel Families Celebrate Weekend Visit Across Oklahoma

Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Kimmel and children of Oklahoma City joined Mr. and Mrs. Miles Kimmel Jr. and family of Hominy for a weekend gathering with Mr. and Mrs. Miles Kimmel Sr.

Enoch Kimmel Oklahoma City Miles Kimmel Jr Hominy Miles Kimmel Sr

Cantwell and Summers Bag Big Wolf After Rainy Hunt

Roy Cantwell and Leroy Summers recount a successful wolf hunt last Saturday night. Their dogs chased a large wolf into the Cantwell pond and captured it, noting hunting is good after recent rains.

Roy Cantwell Leroy Pete Summers Cantwell Pond

Mrs Lorene Walls and family staying with Mrs Seaman

Mrs Lorene Walls and her children are living at the home of Mrs Frank Seaman while Mr Walls serves in the armed forces. Mr Walls is a brother of Mrs Seaman.

Lorene Walls Frank Seaman Mr. Walls Seaman

Stratford visitors gather for Cantwell family Friday

Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell host visitors including Mr and Mrs Arthur Coffey and family Mrs Betty Wells Mr and Mrs Pete Summers and boys Mr and Mrs Harvey Lewelling and boys from Stratford Mrs Nettie Summers and Mr and Mrs Miles Kimmel Sr for an evening gathering Friday.

Roy Cantwell Arthur Coffey Betty Wells Pete Summers Harvey Lewelling Stratford Nettie Summers Miles Kimmel Sr

Latta Social Visit Noted With Local Residents

Mrs. Eva Stone of Latta spent Monday night with Mrs. Thelma Perriman and Sue and visited in the J. H. Stephens home during the evening.

Eva Stone Latta Thelma Perriman Sue J. H. Stephens

Visitors to the Otis Coffey Home

Recent visitors included Mrs Kate Bundick and Mr and Mrs Arthur Carl of Houston Texas. Also attending were Coffey’s brother and family from Texas and Mr and Mrs Carl Wright and their son from Ardmore.

Otis Coffey Kate Bundick Arthur Carl Houston Tex Mr. Coffey Texas Carl Wright Ardmore

The Clarks Crow Bird Description

The Clark's crow is described as a gray and white bird with black trimmings, noting its distinct color pattern and appearance.

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