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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1956

Page

7

Baby Gary Wayne LaCrone Born In Fittstown

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph LaCrone announce the birth of a baby boy named Gary Wayne on May 16. The couple also has a daughter. The article notes relatives and visitors including J W Jumper W E Jumper Cassie Greer and others visiting or transacting business in Konawa and Henr yetta. Bob Ashby bought oil field equipment from L C Irwin and plans to reside locally with wife from Wewoka.

Ralph LaCrone Gary Wayne LaCrones Bob Ashby L. C. Irwin Mrs. Ashby Wewoka Mr. Irwin

Gene Harris Makes Brief Trip Through Fittstown

Gene Harris of Seminole made a brief trip to Fittstown on Friday afternoon. The report notes a quick appearance by the local figure, with no additional details provided about purpose or events.

Gene Harris Seminole Fittstown Mr. Harris

Mrs. Cole Visits Kin in Alma with Ada Guest

Mrs. Sam Cole visited her daughter Vada Marker and family in Alma one night last week. She was accompanied by her other daughter Dahlia May Boone from Ada.

Sam Cole Vada Marker Alma Dahlia May Boone Ada

Royal Service meeting at WMU held Wednesday

Western Michigan University group met at the Baptist Church on Wednesday for a Royal Service gathering.

WMU Baptist Church

Chronister Children Confined At Home With Measles

The Chronister children Richard Gene and Bonnie are confined to their home due to a measles illness affecting the family.

William Chronister Richard Gene Bonnie

Rutherford Infant Released After Severe Burns

The small son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Rutherford was discharged from the hospital Wednesday afternoon after suffering severe burns.

W. S. Rutherford

Crabtree couple to add room with local carpenter

Mr and Mrs John Ray Crab tree plan a home addition with W M Brashier of Fitts town serving as the carpenter.

John Ray Crabtree W. M. Brashier of Fittstown

Mrs Walter Graper Touring Evansville Area

Mrs Walter Graper is spending a vacation in and around Evansville Indiana visiting her parents and other relatives.

Walter Graper Evansville, Ind

Cherry Family Weekend Visit in Tulsa

Jerry Cherry of Tulsa spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Oren Cherry. Other visitors were Mr and Mrs L B Lostis and daughter of Elk City.

Jerry Cherry Tulsa Oren Cherry L. B. Lostis Elk City

Two Boys of LB Timmons Recovering from Measles

The two small boys of LB Timmons have just about overcome their cases of measles.

LB. Timmons

Stevenson family heads to Kansas for work trip

Mrs. Edd Stevenson Jr. and the children left Sunday with Mr. Stevenson for Kansas. They expect to be gone a couple of months or longer as Mr. Stevenson seeks employment there.

Edd Stevenson Jr Mr. Stevenson Kansas

Clampitts Visit H N Clampitts Brothers Reunion

Mr and Mrs Ed Clampitt of Roff visited with H N Clampitts last Wednesday. H N and Ed are brothers.

Ed Clampitt Roff H. N. Clampitts H. N

Freeland Howells Hosts Weekend Guests

The Freeland Howells hosted Maurice and his wife from Stillwater and Joe Wayne from Murray College Tishomingo in their home over the weekend.

Freeland Howells Maurice Stillwater Joe Wayne Murray College Tishomingo

Boydston Family Graduation Visit Precedes Commencement

Mrs. O. J. Boydston of Holdenville visits son E. T. Boydston at home. They plan to attend Murray College graduation in Tishomingo on May 23 where Jimmy Boydston, son of E. H., will graduate. Jim intends to seek work in Farmington New Mexico where brother Elza Lee Boydston and family live.

O. J. Boydston Holdenville E. T. Boydston Murray College Tishomingo Jimmy Boydston E. H Jim Farmington N.M Elza Lee

Ada Woman Visits Sister for a Few Days

Mrs. Alice Smith of Ada is visiting her sister Mrs. Susan Whitwell for a few days.

Alice Smith Ada Susan Whitwell

Social Evening with Oklahoma City and Okemah Couples

Spending the night Saturday with the Guy Crossons were Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Christian of Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Clary of Okemah.

Guy Crossons R. T. Christian Oklahoma City Jim Clary Okemah

Turners Attend Ada Church Supper as Guests of Verbles

Mr and Mrs H B Turner attended the supper at Asbury Methodist Church in Ada on Saturday. They were guests of Mr and Mrs Raymond Verble.

H. B. Turner Asbury Methodist Church Ada Raymond Verble

Rev and Mrs Max Philp Host Kingston Parents

Reverend and Mrs Max Philp welcomed his parents Mr and Mrs Glen Philp of Kingston to their home on Sunday for a family visit.

Max Philp Glen Philp Kingston

Mrs Howry Visits Ill Sister in Rush Springs

Mrs Jake Howry traveled to Rush Springs Sunday to visit her sister Mrs Nanny Gilpin who is ill. Also visiting the Howry home Sunday afternoon were Mr and Mrs Doyle Ramsey and their sons Billy.

Jake Howry Rush Springs Nanny Gilpin Joe Doyle Ramsey Billy

Fishy Sightseeing Visit and Hospital News

Mrs. Ethridge Wright returns home after hospital stay while numerous visitors drop by including Farrel Sales Hugo Grace Wright and several families from Byng Stonewall Ada Stillwater and Hugo Sunday afternoons reveal a busy social scene. A cooking tip adds minced clams to potato soup and Korea bird notes close the clipping.

Howry Family Ties Mentioned in Local Notices

Fragmentary line references include Charles of Maysville and Mr and Mrs George Howry of Pontotoc along with Mr and Mrs Jack Howry, indicating a family connection noted in the page’s notices. The text retains several surname mentions tied to locations.

Charles Maysville George Howry Pontotoc Jack Howry

Hester and Bighams Visit Charley Bighams Sunday

Mr and Mrs R V Hester of Rott and Mr and Mrs Charles Bigham and Nancy of Latta visited the Charley Bighams Sunday.

R. V. Hester Rott Charles Bigham Nancy Latta Charley

Mrs Ethel Morris Visits Ada House of Vanderpools

Mrs Ethel Morris and her son Floyd of Ada stayed in Oklahoma City Sunday visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Lowell Vanderpool.

Ethel Morris Floyd Ada Oklahoma City Lowell Vanderpools

Carlton Corbins Host Visitors for Weekend

The Carlton Corbins hosted Sunday guests Mr. and Mrs. Robert Donaldson of Tishomingo and Mary welcomed her friend Billie Tipton of Ada to spend the weekend.

Carlton Corbins Robert Donaldson Tishomingo Mary Billie Tipton Ada

Measles Reported in Charlene Davis Case

Charlene Davis, daughter of Charley and Mrs Davis, is listed with a good measles case as the latest reported patient.

Charlene Davis Charley Davis

Alumni Banquet Set for June 9 at 7 30 P M

The Alumni Banquet is scheduled for June 9 at 7 30 p m with all graduates urged to attend and make reservations soon though attendance is allowed without reservations. President Jay Le Flora Vice President Paul Deleplain and Secretary Treasurer Helen Green lead the arrangements.

Jay le Flora Paul Deleplain Helen Green

Church Services Highlight Local Visitors in Oakman

Mrs. Lorene Bratcher kept her regular church appointments on Sunday both morning and night. Visitors included Carolyn Whittington from Bowie Texas Laree Nance from Oklahoma City Mrs Billy Ray Woods from Stratford Mr and Mrs Gleyn West from Pauls Valley James Hobbs of Ada and Mrs Effie Tharp.

Lorene Bratcher Carolyn Whittington Bowie Texas Laree Nance Oklahoma City Billy Ray Woods Stratford Gleyn West Pauls Valley James Hobbs Ada Effie Tharp

Mrs Clark and Kathrine Visit Ada Home of Fred Clark

Mrs George Clark and Kathrine spent the latter part of the week in Ada at the home of her son Mr and Mrs Fred Clark.

George Clark Kathrine Ada Fred Clark

Sunday Visit By Local Couples

Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman visited awhile Sunday with Mr and Mrs L D Biard.

Jess Berryman L. D. Biard

Isaacs Family Makes Weekend Visit to Oil Center

Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Isaacs and their children spent Sunday at Oil Center visiting his sister and brother in law Mr. and Mrs. Bert Jones. In the afternoon they all called on Mr. and Mrs. Willie Isaacs at Parish Chapel.

Willie Isaacs Parish Chapel S. J. Isaacs Oil Center Bert Jones

Taylor Family Here for Extended Visit in San Diego

Mr and Mrs Melvin Taylor and children of San Diego California visit Mrs Taylor’s parents Mr and Mrs Sylis Davidson and daughters Margaret Mary Jane and Jerry They attended Byng graduation exercises where Margaret Davidson Mrs Taylor’s sister was a class member.

Melvin Taylor San Diego Calif Sylis Davidson Margaret Mary Jane Jerry Byng Margaret Davidson Taylor

Ruth Sutton and Ila Pevehouse Visit Stroud Sunday

Mrs Ruth Sutton of Stroud visited Sunday afternoon with Ila Pevehouse, sharing time in the town and catching up with local acquaintances.

Ruth Sutton Stroud Ila Pevehouse

Reverend Jones and Richmond Visitors Visit Church and Relatives

Last week Rev. and Mrs. Scott Jones visited his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Scott Jones of Richmond California. They attended Free Will Baptist Church at Camp Ground on Tuesday night where Rev. Jones pastors. On Wednesday they traveled to Sasakwa to see Rev. Jones’ uncle Carey Jones.

Scott Jones Richmond Calif Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church Rev. Jones Sasakwa Carey Jones

Family Reunion Hosts Reach Across Towns

Visiting Sunday in the home of and Lonnie for a family reunion included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Arms of Wynnewood Mr. and Mrs. Willie Guest of Homer Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Balthrop and Tracy of Pauls Valley.

Maurice Current Lonnie Carl Arms Wynnewood Willie Guest Homer Jerry Balthrop Tracy Pauls

Valley Family Listed in Local Social Notes

Valley and Mrs Current are linked with J. A. Guest of Phoenix along with Mr and Mrs Gerald Current and Cathy of Colbert, together with Mr and Mrs W J Guest, Susan and Sonny and Dennis Myers of Byng in a society roundup.

Maurice Current Lonnie Gerald Current Cathy Jimmie Myers Ellis Myers Byng

Mrs. Dude Golden Visits Cora Pender Grass

Mrs. Dude Golden and her Homer and Jewel Crawford family members spent Friday with Mrs. Cora Pender Grass and her daughter Linda, sharing an afternoon together in the community.

Dude Golden Homer Jewel Crawford Linda Cora Pendergrass

Nances Host Oklahoma City and Bowie Guests

Mr and Mrs Haskell Nance and daughter Laree of Oklahoma City and Carolyn Whittington of Bowie Texas spent Saturday in the home of Mr and Mrs J M Nance.

Haskell Nance Laree Oklahoma City Carolyn Whittington Bowie, Tex J. M. Nance

Weekend visitors at the Lancaster home include several families

Weekend visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Lancaster and children were Mrs. Ruby Doo lin and daughter Janice of Sasak wa, Oscar Heard and children of Modesto, Calif., Mrs. Nova Lan caster and children, Mr. and Mrs. Eldridge Roddy and children, Ada, and Sylvia Caton.

Marion Lancaster Ruby Doolin Janice Sasakwa Oscar Heard Modesto Calif Nova Lancaster Eldridge Roddy Ada Sylvia Caton

Williamson, Francis Visit Ira Wommack Family

Mr and Mrs John Williamson of Francis visited Thursday with Mr and Mrs Ira Wommack and Jon Ann.

John Williamson Francis Ira Wommack Jon Ann

Cockran Farm Sale Planned as Move to California

Mr and Mrs Floyd Cockran held a farm sale on Monday May 21 at their farm and announced plans to relocate to California.

Floyd Cockran Cockrans California

Revival at Camp Ground Church Crowns Week of Services

Rev. and Mrs. Scott Jones attended a revival at Camp Ground church where Jones serves as pastor. Evangelist Rev. Ward Woods of Shawnee led the meetings. A Youth Fellowship service was held on Saturday night May 18, with Rev. and Mrs. Curtis Hogue and daughter present.

Scott Jones Camp Ground Church Jones Ward Woods Shawnee Curtis Hogue

Local Ladies Visit Mrs Vogt After Thursday Call

Mrs Alta Isaacs Delores and Janell Cora Pendergrass and Mildred Lancaster visited Thursday with Mrs Marie Vogt in a social call.

Alta Isaacs Delores and Janell Cora Pendergrass Mildred Lancaster Marie Vogt

Berrymans Visit Ada Family Saturday Night

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Berryman visited awhile Saturday night in the home of their daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lee and son Calvin of Ada.

J. W. Berryman Elmer Lee Calvin Ada

Thurlow Clark Family Spends Sunday With Mrs George Clark

Mr and Mrs Thurlow Clark and children Gene Autry and Betty Sue visited Mrs George Clark and Catherine on a Sunday afternoon, sharing time together in a family gathering.

Mrs. Thurlow Clark Gene Autry Betty Sue George Clark Catherine

Community Visitors and Moves Highlight Oklahoma City Trip

Mr and Mrs Curtis Hogue and Cathy with Mr and Mrs Archie Sloan and others from Homer spent Saturday in Oklahoma City visiting the zoo. James Hobbs of Ada and Eugene Hobbs joined Vernon Pevehouse on Monday while Ray Farmer spent Saturday in.

Curtis Hogue Cathy Archie Sloan Larry Loretta Homer Oklahoma City The Zoo James Hobbs Ada Eugene Hobbs Vernon Pevehouse Ray Farmer

James Hobbs Visits Ada Family for Brief Stay

James Hobbs of Ada spends a few days with his uncle Mr. Buster Hobbs, wife Mrs. Hobbs, and their children, enjoying a short family visit in Ada.

James Hobbs Ada Mrs Buster Hobbs

Visiting relatives near Checotah and Homer over weekend

Mrs. Marie Vogt was joined by her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Clark a sister Mrs. Lee Hays and sister in law Mrs. Marvin James and children of Checotah Okla visiting over the weekend. On Sunday they were dinner guests of Mrs. Vogts sister Mrs. H. E. Nunley and husband Mr. H. E. Nunley of Homer.

E. M. Wynn H. E. Nunley Homer Marie Vogt A. L. Clark Lee Hays Marvin James Checotah Oklo Vogt

Mrs Mary Clark Visits with Mrs Myra Berry Man

Mrs Mary Clark visited awhile Thursday with Mrs Myra Berry Man, sharing news and friendly chatter.

Mary Clark Myra Berryman

Oakman group attends Konawa singing event

Oakman attendees included Mr and Mrs Jimmie Caton with children Sylvia and Jerry Don along with Mr and Mrs J W Berryman and Connie Lancaster.

Oakman Konawa Jimmie Caton Sylvia Jerry Don J. W. Berryman Connie Lancaster

Ada Residents Visit Kin in Sasakwa

Mr and Mrs Scott Jones and his mother Mrs Harve Bandy of Ada spent Friday in Sasakwa visiting his aunt Mrs Joe Jones and daughter Lora.

Scott Jones Harve Bandy Ada Sasakwa Joe Jones Lora

Mr and Mrs Roy White Visit Antlers with Son Roy Jr

Mr and Mrs Roy White and their son Roy Jr. drove to Antlers, a brief family trip noted in local society columns. The outing highlights a small family visit and travel in the region.

Roy White Roy Jr Antlers

Hart News: James Paul Mercer Family Visits

Mr. and Mrs. James Paul Mercer and son of Oklahoma City spent their vacation in Hart with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Mercer Sr.

James Paul Mercer Oklahoma City A. H. Mercer Sr

Morrison visit to Cantwell home noted in Roff

Mrs. Della Morrison of Roff visited the Cantwell home from Tuesday through Friday, staying with her daughter Mrs. Leroy Cantwell.

Della Morrison Roff Leroy Cantwell Cantwell

Mrs Grace Johnson and May Visit In Richard Soutee Home

Mrs Grace Johnson and May and Mrs Jack Griffith Teresa visited Friday night in the Richard Soutee home.

Grace Johnson May Jack Griffith Teresa, Royce Edith Ann Stillwater Richard Soutee

Cemetery work day at Hart Cemetery observed

Friday saw cemetery work at Hart Cemetery with Mrs. Nettie Summers and Mrs. Nettie Hodges visiting from Roff. Phyllis and Roberta were guests at the Evert Summers home Friday.

Hart Cemetery Nettie Summers Nettie Hodges Phyllis and Roberta of Roff Evert Summers

Stratford visitors and Friday night stays noted

Mr and Mrs Bert Oliver of Stratford visited Thursday night in the Evert Summers home. Miss Rita Davis spent Friday night with Joann Myrick. Mr and Mrs Marlie Clay Her bert and Pat of Vaness visited Friday night in the Evert Summers home.

Mrs Bert Oliver Stratford Evert Summers Rita Davis Joann Myrick Marlie Clay Herbert and Pat of

Mrs Miller and daughter visit B B Ownbey home

Mrs Clifford Miller of Broken Arrow and her daughter Mrs Carroll Johnson of Oracle Arizona visited briefly in the B B Ownbey home Saturday.

Clifford Miller Broken Arrow Carroll Johnson Oracle, Ariz B. B. Ownbey

Children of Sulphur and Mrs Na omi Stanfield

Readable fragments note the children of Sulphur and Mrs Na omi Stanfield. The text hints at family relations and local acknowledgement within a community notice. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.

Naomi Stanfield

Shaw AFB visitors share weekend in Sumpter

Mr and Mrs Earl Purvis of Shaw AF Base in Sumpter South Carolina visited over the weekend with Mr and Mrs Leroy Cantwell Mack Summers spent Sunday with Charles Griffith

Earl Purvis Shaw AF Base Sumpter, S.C Leroy Cantwell Mack Charles Griffith

Weekday visits and Sunday social in Roff and Sulphur

Mrs Ercy Ownbey visited with her sister Mrs John Reed at Roff. Joann Myrick spent Sunday night with Rita Davis. George Myrick and Johnnie Johnson went to Sulphur Sunday afternoon.

Ercy Ownbey John Reed Roff George Myrick Johnnie Johnson

Picnic Highlights from Sumpter Visitors at Platt Park

Mr and Mrs Leroy Cantwell and guests from Sumpter South Carolina enjoyed a picnic at Platt National Park. Mr and Mrs Evert Summers and Eugene spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs W D Floyd in Ada.

Leroy Cantwell Sharon Earl Purvis Sumpter, S. C Platt National Park

Mrs Harold Davis Visits B B Ownbey Home Sunday Afternoon

Mrs Harold Davis and her children visited the B B Ownbey home Sunday afternoon, sharing time with the host family.

Harold Davis B. B Ownbey

Mr and Mrs FEVY Ownbey Visit Stonewall Relations

Mr and Mrs FEVY Ownbey spent Sunday with sister Mrs Virgil Scarberry and Mr Scarberry at Stonewall. The couples drove around the Jesse community where the women were raised, sharing a quiet afternoon together.

Fevy Ownbey Virgil Scarberry Mr. Scarberry Stonewall Jesse

Ownbey and Grace Johnson Framing a Family Event

Mr and Mrs B B Ownbey and Charles, along with Mrs Grace Johnson, are noted in a brief social item. The snippet indicates a forthcoming gathering or announcement involving these named individuals in a local community record.

Mrs. B. B. Ownbey Charles Grace Johnson

May and Mrs Alvie Griffith Attend Vanoss Church Service

May and Mrs Alvie Griffith attended church at Vanoss Sunday night, with a quiet town gathering noted in local parish circles.

May Mrs. Alvie Griffith Vanoss

Portland 7 A breakfast promo leaves tax woes and wasted lots

For 54 years a Portland Maine breakfast food promotion gave away 304 acre tract house lots 20 by 50 and 30 by 50 feet with 16 foot streets. Few built or commuted. land values did not improve and many lots were returned to the city amid tax problems. Part owner Robert Jensen says land value unchanged.

Portland Maine Robert E. Jensen Westbrook

Ward in Masters Seven Times

Harvie Ward Jr a 30 year old American amateur golf champion has played in the Masters seven times. His best finish was eighth in 1955 with low amateur honors.

Atlanta Harvie Ward Jr U.S

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fittstown News Edna Buttrill Homer Jumper J. W. Jumper McAlester W. E. Jumper Conway Cassie Greer Paramount H. N. Clampitt Clampitt Price McKinney Henryetta Janett Townsend Buster Allison Mr. McKinney Lizzie Carlton W.C. Gorham J. S. Lee Virgil Harris Addie Crabtree Mart Hobbs Larry Sloan Dorsey Myers of Jess Duvall Roger Blake Ada and Eugene and Shirley J. R. Pendergrass Johnnie Bradley Fort Worth M. P. Ownbey Alma Dunn Luther Dawson Korea Western North America Europe Wintersmith Park Oakman News By Ila Pevehouse Lou Woods Summers Chapel Vernon West Marlowe, Oklo Langs Trader Mills Hart News Ward Harvey Shipman Mattress and Rug Shop Ada, Oklahoma Frank Crider Guarantee Mutual Life Company of Omaha, Nebraska East Main Street Oklahoma Crider Crider Agency Frank Crider Agency East Main
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