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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1971

Page

14

Legal notice from Pontotoc County court proceedings and heirs

Court actions include divorce suit of Charles Wesley Smith against Ruby Nadine Smith with Oct 28 1971 deadline, and multiple suits finalizing quiet title on 37.5 acres in Section 31 Township 4 North Range 7 East with mineral rights reserved, filed by Carl Stewart with Frances Rhoads deputy.

Oklahoma Ruby Nadine Smith Charles Wesley Smith Max J. Cassell Ia P. Cassell Poniotac County State of Oklahoma Section Township 4 Range 7 Carl Stewart Pontotoc County Frances Rhoads State of Rachel Noles Rachel Noel Nicey Dick Hammond Heights Nicey Dick Nee Noles Nicy Noel Dick Richard Duty Sue M. Duty Sue Marie Duty Towit Pontotocc County Township Emeline D. Cowling Robert Emmett Cowling Indian Meridian

Acta Weekly News Ownership and Circulation Statement

A filing for Acta Weekly News lists the Ada Oklahoma publication shown with weekly Thursday issues. It identifies publisher and editors WM D Little Jr editor Don Cook managing editor George E Gurley and owner Mary L Gurley with no bondholders.

WM. D. Little, JR Ada, Oklahoma Don Cook George E. Gurley Ada Oklahoma Mary L. Gurley

Public Notice in Pontotoc Court Over Real Estate Claim

In Pontotoc County District Court plaintiffs sue Dale Anthony and others against Faye Lewis and unknown heirs of Isabella Anthony for ownership of real estate. Respond by November 4, 1971 or pleadings will be deemed true and judgment given in favor of plaintiffs.

State of Oklahoma Faye Lewis Isabella Anthony Katie Galbert Janie Brown Dale Anthony Mary E. Anthony James M. Anthony Harriett A. Sampson Archie L. Anthony Alice Adkins Mary Walker Ricardo Brown Edward Brown Robin Lashon Brown Darrell Wharry Diane Wharry

District court notice on estate partition and tax sale certificates

Legal notice detailing partition of undivided interests in real estate in Pontotoc County Oklahoma and quieting title among named heirs, followed by a tax sale certificate notice for Stella Abston and C L Abston estates, requiring claims to be filed within two months or be barred.

M. B. Sherrell Verble Jane Sherrell R. L. Sherrell Pontotoc County Oklahoma Ben Bratcher Marie Bratcher Ben Or Marie Brateher Bens Stella Abston C. L. Abston R. Burl Harris Townsend Building P. O. Box Ada L. C. Patterson Opal Lee Patterson State of Oklahoma State OF Dorothy West McDonald

Judicial Determination of Death for L. C. Patterson Deceased

Court in Pontotoc County dated September 28 1971 names A C Abston administrator in the matter of the judicial determination of death of L C Patterson joint tenant. Notice lists average circulation 601 copies and 642 dated s/ A C Abston administrator. R Burl Harris Ada Oklahoma attorney for administrator.

L. C. Patterson R. Burl Harris Ada Oklahoma Dorothy West McDonald Sue M Sue Marie Sue M. Duty Richard Duty

Guardianship and Land Notices in Pontotoc Oklahoma

District Court notices announce hearings on final accounts for guardianships of Christopher Abston and Clebert Gardner, with joint tenants and estate real property details, dates set for October 26 and October 15 1971, in Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Seeded by notices of estate distributions and discharge petitions, with heirs and joint tenants named.

A. C. Abston Christopher Lawrence Abston Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma Pontotoc Bob E. Bennett Clebert M. Gardner

Community Notes From Okmulgee Area Socials

Okmulgee and Henryetta residents hosted relatives and friends across weekends and weekdays. visits include Frank and Mrs Holman Conrad Massey couples Robin Gregory Janata Ronald and many other households. The column records dinners baptisms trips and church activities with multiple Ross Cantrell Bullard and Grif fin family names and a 41 pound catfish catch at Catfish Bay.

Local couples visit. attendees at Oklahoma City fair

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Godfrey of Byng visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Steve Lilley. Mr and Mrs Bob Harris of Tulsa visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Steve Lilley. Mr and Mrs Jack D McNutt Mrs Ruth McNutt and Jack E McNutt of Ada Ridge attended the fair in Oklahoma City Sunday and saw the car races at the fairgrounds in the afternoon.

Lloyd Godfrey Byng Steve Lilley Bob Harris Tulsa Jack D. McNutt Ruth McNutt Okemah Jack E. McNutt Ada Ridge Oklahoma City Fairgrounds

Clergy and Students Attend Billy Graham Crusade in Dallas

The Rev. Bill Exter and Me linda Mrs. Callie Garrett Dwight King and Vickie Daniel attended the Billy Graham Crusade in Dallas Friday night. Several other young people traveled down to the BSA bus from East Central State College.

Bill Exter Melinda Callie Garrett Dwight King Vickie Daniel Dallas East Central State College

Revival and church attendance fill Oil Center weekend

Ninety people attended Sunday school and church at Oil Center with Rev. Charles Craigg in charge. Visitors included Rev. Arthur Smith Ada and others enjoying events from family gatherings to a wedding at Fitzhugh and trips to the State Fair with show cattle conversations and nursing home visits.

Charles Craigg Arthur Smith Ada

Sunday attendance at two churches and a family visit

Sunday School attendance at the First Baptist Church reached 57 while Naz arene Church counted 38. Mr and Mrs Ben Roan and their son Ada visited his mother Pauline Roan Saturday.

First Baptist Church The Nazarene Church Ben Roan Ada Pauline Roan

Stegalls Visit Patient at Valley View Hospital

Bill Ellis was admitted to Valley View Hospital on Thursday. Rev. and Mrs. M. L. Stegall from Clinton visited Friday with his mother Mrs. Belle Stegall at Resthaven Nursing Home, and they also visited Mrs. Allie Stegall.

Bill Ellis Valley View Hospital M. L. Stegall Clinton Belle Stegall Resthaven Nursing Home Allie Stegall

Richer Family Visits Relatives During Week

Mr and Mrs Duane Richer and relatives from Moore visited this past week with his grandmother Belle Stegall and his aunt Allie Stegall. Mrs J H Lucas of Ada spent Sunday with her sisters Mrs Leon McMinn and Mrs Allie Stegall and Mrs Lucille Lowman.

Duane Richerson Moore Belle Stegall Allie Stegall J. H . Lucas Ada Leon McMinn Lucille Lowman

Visits and family gatherings noted in Norman and Ada

Joe Irl Lowman of Norman visited his mother Mrs. Lucille Lowman on Monday. Pete Phillips of Oklahoma City visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ollen Snow on Tuesday evening. Dale Snow completed a growth opportunity seminar in Dallas and spent the weekend with the Snow family. Steve Williams of Ada visited the Snows on Saturday afternoon and Bob Forrest of Ada had dinner with them on Sunday. Ollen Snow received a birthday dinner hosted by Lon Cooper in Allen last Thursday. Dale Snow and Steve Williams returned to visit Dale’s parents on Monday.

Dottie Reed A. T. Watson Bob Gregory Oklahoma City Pat Gregory Arie Ann Ross Ann Frank Holman Hayward Calif Linda Sue Holman Perry Don Ross Curtis Ross Bob Ross David Ross Bertha Cantrell Bullard Cecil Bullard Ruby Bullard Wister Wayne Bullard Allen Kenneth Boner Noble Ill Ruth McNutt Okemah Jack D. McNutt Catfish Bay Lake Texoma Joe Irl Lowman Norman Lucille Lowman Pete Phillips Ollen Snow Dale Snow United Fidelity Life Ins. Co Dallas Dollie Flowers Steve Williams Ada Bob Forrest Lon Cooper Dale

Dollie Flowers Visits Sister in Ada After Brief Trip

Dollie Flowers spends a few days with her sister Mrs. Ben Johnston Lula Johnston after a brief business trip to Ada on Friday.

Dollie Flowers Ben Johnston Lula Ada

Burglar Takes Smoke Break at Ada Huddle Drive-In

A burglar who entered the Huddle Drive-In at 620 S Mississippi via an open window drank a Coke and ate corn chips before leaving without cigarettes. Owner Doyle Cobb reported the break-in Monday. A separate weekend break-in at Irving School saw $23 in cash and seven cassette tapes stolen through a pried transom.

S. Mississippi Doyle Cobb Irving School

Visitors at multiple households reported in social notes

Mrs. Mildred Altom visited Mrs. Josie Northam. Dennis Northam called on Sun Alene Anderson, Mrs. Martha Franks and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Welch. George also noted as a visitor in the social rounds.

Mildred Altom Josie Northam Dennis Northam Alene Anderson Martha Franks Clyde Welch George

Mrs Ohlens and Mrs Terry Visit Qualls Tuesday

Mrs Marge Ohlens and Mrs Dorothy Terry visited Mrs John ny Qualls on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs A C Terry dined Saturday with Mr and Mrs A G Lester.

Marge Ohlens Dorothy Terry Johnny Qualls A. C. Terry Mrs A. G. Lester

Local ladies visit Bonnie Burk in Ada

Mrs Wayne Scott of Ada and Mrs Dian Stovall of Center visit Mrs Bonnie Burk on Sunday, sharing on their social call.

Wayne Scott Ada Dian Stovall Center Bonnie Burk

Social visits noted among local residents

Mrs Olive Belle Wood and Mrs Barbara Quinton visited Mr and Mrs W O Skinner on Saturday. Mrs Mae Majors remained in a nursing home Sunday. Mrs Mildred Altom visited Mrs Johnny Qualls on Wednesday. Mrs W O Skinner was recently mentioned.

Olive Belle Wood Barbara Quinton W. O. Skinner Ollive Belle Wood Mae Majors Mildred Altom Johnny Qualls

Hallo way Dinner Adorns Stratford Couple

Mr and Mrs Leonard Hallo way of Stratford enjoyed a pleasant dinner gathering at home with family and friends, celebrating an unspecified occasion in a warm, intimate setting.

Mrs. Leonard Halloway Stratford

University of Scouting Leadership Session Held Saturday

A one day training event for all leaders and committee members in the Harry Miller Boy Scout District will take place in the Horace Mann Building at East Central College from 8 30 a m to 4 30 p m. The session offers multiple simultaneous topics under the University of Scouting led by district chairman John Plumlee and coordinator Charles A Neal designed to condense four days of material into a single day.

Horace Mann East Central College University of Scouting Harry Miller Boy Scout John Plumlee Charles A. Neal

Impulse Drives Prison Inmate's Escape Attempt

Bernard Braxton, a state prison inmate, was performing in a church skit about prison life when he says he suddenly had an impulse to go home and attempted to escape. The incident occurred in Baltimore and involved authorities investigating the impulsive move.

Baltimore (Ap Bernard Braxton

Social visits noted across Ada and surrounding towns

Mrs. Johnny Faye Embree of Asher visited Mrs. Ben Roberts on Wednesday. The Rev. Glen Eaves visited Mrs. Vannie Northam on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Bruner and baby of Bixby spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Megee. Mrs. J. C. Gregory and family of Ada visited Mrs. Frank Lewis on Sunday afternoon.

Glen Eaves Mary Lou Henson Carl Carr Frank Lewis Johnny Faye Embree Asher Ben Roberts Vannie Northam Bruner Bixby Jim Megee J. C. Gregory Ada

Boswell Couple Attends State Fair in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Gary Duvall of Boswell spent Saturday night in Oklahoma City to attend the State Fair and dine with grandparents Mr and Mrs Melvin Booth on Sunday night.

Gary Duvall Boswell Oklahoma City Melvin Booth

Bobby Jo Adams Visits Carl Carr Tuesday Night

Bobby Jo Adams of Moore visited Carl Carr on Tuesday night in a brief social meeting.

Bobby Jo Adams Moore Carl Carr

Booths attend State Fair calf show at Tonya Tucker’s

Mr and Mrs Melvin Booth attended the State Fair on Sunday to see their granddaughter Tonya Tucker display calves. Rev and Mrs Glen Eaves and Mr and Mrs Charles Craigg were dinner guests recently of Mrs Mary Lou Hen.

Pauls Valley Glen Eaves Charles Craigg Thelma Jean Garrett Pearl Gray Effie Lamb Ruby Wood Ruth Sheppard Rayford Bullard Paul Tucker Tonya Melvin Booth Tonya Tucker Mary Lou Henson

Local residents share fall weekend activities at nearby spots

The Rev Bert Jones fished at Lake Texoma on Monday. Shelly Franks visits her grandmother Mrs Martha Franks while her parents attend a revival at Oil Center. Mrs Shelby Myers and her boys from Seminole visited Mrs Colene Booth Sunday. Erick Myers stayed with Mrs Booth for a few days.

Bert Jones O’dell Virgle Meeks Lake Texoma Shelly Franks Martha Franks Earl Franks Oil Center Shelby Myers Seminole Colene Booth Erick Myers Booth

Mrs. Nora Ryan Hospitalized in Valley View Surgery

Nora Ryan formerly of Oil Center is a surgery patient at Valley View Hospital. Charlie Crane of California spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Crane.

Nora Ryan Oil Center Valley View Hospital Charlie Crane California Mrs. Oliver Crane

Mrs Sue James and Eddie Bill Wall Visit Friends

Johnny Wall of Fort Riley Kansas spent three days recently with Mr and Mrs Bill Wall as Mrs Sue James and Eddie Bill Wall hosted the visit.

Sue James Eddie Bill Wall Johnny Wall Fort Riley Kan

Local residents share Sunday visits in Shawnee area

Mr. and Mrs. Whitey Wilburn were dinner guests Sunday of Mrs. Josie Northam and Sam Raines. Mrs. Paul Richardville and son Ada spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. Vannie North. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Northam of Shawnee visited Mrs. Vannie Northam Sunday.

Whitey Wilburn Josie Northam Sam Raines Paul Richardville Ada Vannie Northam Glen Northam Shawnee

Stratford Couple Married 50 Years

An open house will mark the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ernest Noble of Stratford. The couple, married October 1 1921 in Stratford, have ten children and reside near Stratford. Their hosts will be nine living children with 21 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Thomas Ernest Noble Stratford Mary Alena Donaho Roff R. E Mary Britt Donaho Caddo T. O Lula McCuiston Noble Noble W. State Street Ernest Noble Jr San Antonio Tex Paschell Bob Tommy Noble Sulphur Okla Jeanne Foster Connie Solow Barbara Noble Tulsa Ruth Ward Ada Elaine Bonner Pauls Valley

Local Visitors Reach Out Across Town and Regions

Mrs Nettie Hodges and Phyllis hosted visitors including Mack Summers and Gaylon Pauis Valley on Sunday. Other guests were Charles Morrow and Fitzhugh, while Annie Sheffield visited her son Ben Walters in Lawton. Don Lackey remains a patient at Valley View Hospital. Lorene Williams at Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City. W J Morrison attended Arley Lyne's funeral in Velma. Dewey Bunyard and relatives visited Mike Straether. Opal Grindstead called on Mrs Clay Johnson. Hobart Hayes and family visits spanned Oklahoma City Ada and Kingfisher. Gary McCurdy from Aurora Colorado and Eula Farmer also visited. Burt Hawkins and wife relocate from Midwest City to Ross after 15 years. both natives of Chickasaw Hill near Roff.

Nettie Hodges Phyllis Mack Summers Gaylon Pauis Valley Charles Morrow Fitzhugh Annie Sheffield Ben Walters Lawton Don Lackey Valley View Hospital Lorene Williams Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City W. J. Morrison Arley Lyne Velma Dewey Bunyard Wagoner Mike Straether Clay Johnson Opal Grindstead Burt Hawkins Midwest City Ross Mrs. Hawkins Chickasaw Hill Roff

Rofs Baptist Church Holds Fellowship After Service

Members of Rofs Baptist Church gathered for a fellowship meeting and an old time pounding Sunday night after church services. A good turnout was reported with refreshments provided by Mrs. Nellie Hodges and other women. The Rev and Mrs Philip Davis and their family were the recipients.

Rofs Baptist Church Nellie Hodges Phillip Davis

Foes Press Boycott as Thieu Faces One Man Election

South Vietnam opposition leaders urge a voters boycott of Sunday’s one man presidential election and vow a people’s congress to unite factions. Police arrest eight students with gasoline bombs in Saigon as protests rise. Da Nang remains tense amid clashes.

Saigon Nguyen van Thieu People’s Congress South Vietnam Senate Thieu da Nang U.S Navy Committee Against An Quang Budhist

Welfare rolls fall in Kentucky 1970 71

Kentucky reports its welfare rolls dropped by 4300 persons from April 1970 to March 1971. Spokesmen say part of the decline results from a program where private citizens help place qualified welfare clients in work.

Frankfort Kentucky

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. B. Gilbreath Adta Max J. Cassell and Shelia P. Cassell Clinton McLane John McLane Lenus McClane Lenus McLane Oklahoma Tax) Commission Acta Weekly News North Broadway Postal Service the District Court OF Section 7 Township 5 Range 5 Harriett A Sampson Carloss Wadlington Lambert, Roberts and Jaques Range Melbourne International Red Cross Robert Pierrepont East Pakistan Stella Abston L. Abston s/ A. C. ABSTON Pontotoe County Henrietta Smith Reaves Ruby L. Holt Anderson Plaintiffs Nee Noles Charles G. West Sunnyside Acres Arlington Addition R. Eurl Harris Ada George B. Thompson Johnson & Thompson P.O. Box Finland Calvert L. Cannon Bob Bennett Ahloso Okmulgee Henryetta Conrad Massey Robin Gregory Sue Lewis Massey Janata Ronald Don Stockton David New Bethel Troy Reed Union Valley Rickey Shelley Ross Harvey Baker Stonewall Edith McNutt Virgil Shannon Willie Morick Ruby Lilley Roy Robbins Eula Peavey Jerry Pate Bill Hensley Woodward Dad Davis A. I. Griffin LeMoore Familly Walter Grifin Christopher Wayne Doris Townsend Ee Harrison Lee Crosley the Weekly W. W. Wooley Sr Sturgeon Bay Mrs. Christenberry Europe Dora Bullard Hazel Winton Coralee Exter Oak Avenue Baptist Church Jim Yeager Jimmy Debbie Edmond Debbie Johnston Lula Joyce Snow Kathy Madden Inez Gibson Cleo Davis Bill Little Gerty Snow Mrs. Little Nannie Cox Hazel Newby A. B. Northam Dennis Matthew Leon Earl Robins Glen Wood George Welch Ruth Lewis Gertie Lewis Velma Davis Vivian Northam Britt Lavelle Walls Lorene Bratcher Monay Glen Jimmy Lig Tuesay Minnie Lewis Vickie Freeman Tamara Robertson Joe Wilburn Raymond Raines Belle Wilburn San Frances Nursing Home Lorene Mullins Jack Cowger Willie Edward Lance Bobby Lance Eddie Haskin Daryl Harrison By Mary Laseman Hobart Hayes Hampton Hayes Frank E Flowers Kevin and Taunya Juanita Sutton la Juana Weldon Hayes Kingfisher Gary McCurdy Aurora Colo Eula Farmer
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