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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1956
Page
3
Rebee News notes 92 in Sunday School at the Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church with several visitors. Youth Camp underway with daily services and classes. regular services held nightly. Visitors invited to attend. Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Krause and family visited Wewoka with hosts Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Howard, the Howards of Krause family.
Henry Whitson is spending this week in Tulsa visiting Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Whitson and Melva Jo.
Mr and Mrs Buren Bagwell and children and Mrs Sue Keeling of Galey spent Monday with Mrs John Norton to can peaches. Several families picnicked at Wintersmith Park including Leora Wilfong P P Kite Glen Wilfong Hollis Kite Darlene and Donna Edith Wilfong and Vinita of Duncan Charles and Jack Kite from Fort Worth. Mrs Paul Duncan Freddy Worstell visited Saturday afternoon with Mrs Karl Tilsey and Carlton Lee. Mr and Mrs Bill Choate and boys of Ada visited Sunday evening with John Norton.
Kay Berryman and Darlene visited Monday afternoon with Sherry Scott. Mrs J. K. Smith visited Tuesday morning with Mrs. E. Cooper and children of Latta.
Larry Booth spent a day recently with Jerry Duncan of Worstell, detailing their activities and interactions during the visit.
Mr and Mrs A L Cape and family spent Friday night and Saturday in Tulsa as guests of Mr and Mrs Lowell Brisco and family.
Bill Click of Prague spent the past week visiting or staying with R. R. Krause, details of their association not specified.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Whitson and Melva Jo of Tulsa spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs O S Whitson and Henry.
Mrs. Leora Wilfong and Glen visited Saturday with Mrs. Betty Kirby of Ada. Mrs. Kirby has just been released from Valley View Hospital.
Those visiting and dining Thursday included Claude Whitson of Vinita and Roy Bivins with Egypt and Edd Berryman and children. Afternoon guests were Elbert Corbitt Maude Crow Garry Fort Supply and G C Powers of San Francisco with Ted Pate and family Ada.
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott along with Donna and Sherry visited Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower.
Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and Carlton Lee visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs R E Tilley of Ada.
Mrs J K Smith spent two days with her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Clesto Leslie and Sharon Ruth of Durant.
Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hood along with Ann and Wanda Jean visited Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hood and Johnnie of Francis.
Attendees included Mr and Mrs Don Henson, Sheila Renee and Donnie of Parish Chapel, Mr and Mrs Farrel Jones of Ada, Mr and Mrs Leo Scott, Donna and Sherry, and Mrs Gracie Hayes.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Moore of Sulphur spent Thursday night with Mr and Mrs Virgil Meek and their children.
Thursday evening guests at the Whitson residence included Elbert Corbitt of Fort Supply Charles Powers and family from San Francisco Gene Fortenberry and family Ada Roy Bivins and children of Egypt Hollis Kite Darlene and Donnie George Pate Ada Edd Berryman Kay and Charles A D Pate and Mrs Ted Pate and her son Ada.
Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley joined Gerald and Carlton Lee at a Ada game Wednesday night. The outing highlighted local community ties and a casual sport event among residents.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl West hosted Saturday night guests including Mrs. W. O. Callicott of Roff. Callicott, a former resident, now runs a cafe in Roff and shared memories of the area.
Mr and Mrs Jessie Green of Wynnewood visited for a day with Mr and Mrs J K Smith in a cordial social call reflecting local community ties.
Walter Carney of Longmont Colorado arrived Thursday for an extended visit with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Scaff and Mrs. J W Booth.
Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins attended funeral services Wednesday afternoon for Claude Reed in Sulphur.
A family with Mr and Mrs Sherman Estes and their children of Ada spent Monday and Tuesday fishing at Lake Texoma and reported good luck during the trip.
Meiva Jo and Meiva Jo of Tulsa were Saturday night supper guests of Mr and Mrs Hollis Kite Darlene and Donnie.
Mrs. Virgil Meek and Berlene alongside Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ray Henson with Sheila Renee and Donnie of Parish Chapel visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hightower.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack McNutt Ed die and Danny of Ada visited Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley and Gerald.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff Mrs J W Booth Larry Booth and Walter Carney attended a Carney family reunion at Lake Texoma Sunday. They also visited relatives at Whitesboro Texas.
Tended graduation exercises at ECSC on Thursday. Miss Lorene Sparks, a former Rebee teacher, was among the graduates.
Ald and Carlton Lee were Sunday night visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Duncan in Wor. Their call followed a recent gathering and added to community social news of the area.
Henry Whitson spent Thursday night with Mr and Mrs Edd Berryman and their children in a social visit noted in local society columns.
Summers Chapel Home Demonstration Club met in the school lunchroom for an entertaining discussion on home entertainment. Devotional by Mrs Loy Wood. Members present included D B Robinson Clyde Kendall Loy Wood A C Terry Vernon Gray Ralph Kendall and J D Underhill. Plans were made for D B Robinson to attend the Farm Home Conference in Stillwater August 69 if possible. The next meeting is August 24 on Home Sewing with a Professional Look.
The baby weighing 50 pounds 7 ounces was born July 27. He is named Euel Douglas. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins and Mr and Mrs Arch Neighbors. This is the Haskinses second child.
Mrs Earl McDaniel visited Saturday afternoon with her mother Mrs W B Brecheen of Maxwell.
Mr and Mrs Cris Roberts along with Kay and Tony visited Mr and Mrs Ray Roberts with Pam and Ricky for supper on Thursday night.
Diana Haskins of Ada spent Saturday night with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Earlin Haskins.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Richard Newby of Pierson, sharing time and company in a family gathering.
Mrs Ray Roberts Pam and Ricky and Mr and Mrs J W Murray of Ada spent Saturday night in Oklahoma City as guests of Mr and Mrs A E Bradden and children. Mrs Roberts and Mrs Bradden are sisters.
Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins attended the Konawa fifth Sunday singing convention Sunday afternoon.
Retired from the Rural Electrification Administration C T Johnson was observed enjoying a horseback ride, reflecting on his decades of service with the agency.
Joe Carl and Bobby Lynn Gray visited last week while employed in Louisiana.
A young boy named Billy Morris underwent a nose operation and remained in the hospital this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Groves have faced poor health recently but show intermittent improvement as their condition fluctuates and they regain strength.
Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and children of Oil Center visit their parents Mr and Mrs Oren Gray. Kenneth Cole and children of Connerville stay with Mr and Mrs Oren Gray. Lawrence Lane of Oklahoma City visits. Marylin Gay Thomas of Allen visits Sondra Garrett. Sondra Garrett visits George Hansard. Alexandra family announces its little boy is home from hospital.
Larry Newby spent several days this past week with Mr and Mrs in a local household, taking part in family activities and social visits during the period described.
Mrs Newby spent Friday night with Mr and Mrs Ray Loyd Benton and their family in Ada.
Miss Deloris Cape spends the week in Tulsa as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Brisco and family.
Mr and Mrs Henry Rice of Ada visited with Mr and Mrs George Hansard Saturday in a local social gathering noting friendly exchanges and shared conversations.
Douglas Smith of Ada spent Friday night and Saturday with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Smith.
New rain arrived but farmers complain it is insufficient to significantly improve soil moisture or crop prospects.
Mrs. Dorothy Brendle and her sons Gary Wayne and Ronny of Ada visited with Mrs. Thelma Jean Garrett Friday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Dennis Click and family of Prague spent Monday with Mr and Mrs R R Krause and family.
Linda Tyree of Ada and Holly Brown or Roff spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Earl McDaniel.
Mr and Mrs Buddy Garrett of Ada hosted a home party for their daughter Jo Leta on her fourth birthday. Attendees from Center included Sondra Jean Garrett and Joe Edd Henry and Rita Henry with their mothers.
Robert Henry visited his daughter and her husband Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Groves and their children Sunday morning.
Mrs Betty Evans of Oklahoma City has been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Bennett.
Mrs Dearie Parker relocates to a new home beside her son Robert Bennett while her other son Frank moves into her former residence, signaling a family housing shift.
Mr. and Mrs. Euel Haskins of Ada announce the birth of a son named Euel Douglas born Friday July 27. The baby weighed 5 pounds 7 ounces. The paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs Earlin Haskins and the maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs Arch Neighbors. This is the couple’s second child.
Hart News notes visitors from Stonewall and Roff as Virgil Scarberry and E V Ownbey hosts welcomed guests. May Johnson spent Tuesday afternoon with Nettie Ownbey while Bill Thomason Matt Heimer Jr. and Arno Griffith joined a Sulphur picnic outing with Charles and Shirley.
Wednesday visitors included Mr and Mrs Bernard Williams of Houston Texas visiting the Evert Summers residence in a local social note.
Mrs. Matt Heimer Jr. and Peggy called on Thursday evening for a brief visit with Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Ownbey. Visitors to Mrs. Grace Johnson and May Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Farrell Sales of Cobert and Mr. and Mrs. Alva Johnson.
Mrs Grace Johnson visited Thursday afternoon with Mrs Arno Griffith Mr and Mrs Leroy Cantwell and Sharon visiting Thursday with her parents Mr and Mrs W J Morrison in Roff Mr and Mrs Marlie Clay were Friday evening visitors in the Evert Summers home
Mrs. Leroy Cantwell and Sharon joined Mr. and Mrs. Mau Rice Cantwell with Karen and Wayne for a Thursday night visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lewelling.
Friday visitors in the E. V. Ownbey home included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cantwell.
Mrs. Nettie Hodges Phyllis and Roberta and Mrs. Nettie Summers of Roff visited Mrs. LeRoy Cantwell and Sharon Friday night to enjoy television programs.
Mr and Mrs Joe Collins of Ah loso announce the birth of a son July 28 at Valley View Hospital weighing 8 pounds 9 ounces. The baby is named Joe Major Collins. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Douglas Smith of Ah loso and Mr and Mrs Arlie Collins of Konawa.
Mrs. Grace Johnson visited Friday with Mrs. Joe Thompson near Roff, Oklahoma, continuing social plans in the rural community.
Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell and Mrs Margaret Hyden visited Mrs Grace Johnson and May on Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Jodie Tulley from Fort Worth spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith and Mr and Mrs Evert Summers.
Operator Eugene Joe and Mack visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Albert Cassidy at Fittstown. Mr and Mrs M E Mercer and daughter of Clinton spent their vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs A H Mercer. During the stay M E installed an electric pump for his parents.
Sunday guests gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alma Dunn including sister Mrs. Jewell Garrett and relatives from Ada Vaness and Sulphur. Mrs. Dunn and Mrs. Garrett joined the Dawsons on their trip to Sulphur for a visit.
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Stanfield and Mrs. Arno Griffith joined attendees at a Konawa singing convention on Sunday afternoon.
A Sunday afternoon visit occurred when a daughter and Mr and Mrs A H Mercer called on the L M Penningtons, north of Gaar Corner.
Sunday visitors at the Leroy Cantwell home included Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Morrison John Ray and Mrs. Alva Johnson in a small social call with no incidents reported.
Havel Willis died in an Oklahoma City hospital. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in Stratford. Willis grew up in Hart and married former Ora Wright.
Miss Mary Ann Griffith spent Saturday night and Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith in Stillwater. She returned Sunday evening to Stillwater to finish the previous engagement.
Mr and Mrs J V Phillips of Pauls Valley greet a daughter born Tuesday July 31 at Valley View Hospital. The newborn weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces and was named Vicki Lynn.
Mr and Mrs H B Franks of Ennis Texas announce the birth of a son born July 21 The baby weighs 7 pounds 8 ounces Mr Franks formerly pastored the Church of Christ at Harden City and now leads a church in Ennis.
Mr and Mrs Robert Crafton Oasis Mass announce the arrival of a son named Stephen Glenn He is the great grandchild of Mr and Mrs Jake McGee Midland
J. W. Berryman of Oakman spent a short time Monday with his son and family Mr. and Mrs. Edd Berryman and children.
Bobby Murray of Adam visited and had lunch with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Roberts and Pam and Ricky Monday.
Ada and her husband announce the birth of their baby son on Friday and share the happy family milestone with relatives and friends.
Mrs Rae Garrett and Mrs Clay Woods visited Mr and Mrs George Hansard Monday with their children Buddy Marie Beulah and Linda.
Mrs Estell Cox of Gaar Corner and Mrs Lynna Horton visited Mrs Rae Garrett Friday to coordinate a coffee maker for the Center homecoming. They thanked those who contributed to the purchase and acknowledged the effort involved.
The article notes a summer term of work at Oklahoma A and M highlighting planned programs and schedules for students and staff during the season.
Mrs. Nettie Summers of Roff visits this week with her son Evert Summers and family.
Mrs. B B Ownbey, who has cared for her mother in Tucson Arizona, will leave August 2 to return home.
Freddie M May aged 24 and LaVoise Hatton 18 both of Stonewall wed. Leonard Tucker 31 of Ada married Lolita Coplen 30 of Ada. Joe Maddox 20 from Stratford Route 2 wed Della Dobbins 18 from Wynnewood.
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