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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1968
Page
4
A column argues many will flee urban life in Oklahoma for country homes due to traffic, noise, crime, and pollution. Sen. Clem McSpadden predicts a 15 to 20 year exodus as transportation improves and professionals seek four days in the city and three at home.
A fan’s violent act against an umpire can trigger liability for damages, but a manager is not automatically responsible for fans’ actions. Courts recognize risks in umpiring and uphold the umpire’s final say under Official Baseball Rules, while focusing on the distinction between harmful acts and mere words.
The Tennessee Valley Authority plans a 40 mile long reserve region in western Kentucky forming Land Between the Lakes. The system includes Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley with over 3200 miles of shoreline.
The message argues the cross cannot be deleted from Christianity. It asserts the cross makes Christianity unique and actionable, translating God’s words into action. Jesus’ example in washing feet and his crucifixion demonstrate humility, love, and enduring power of salvation.
Jim and Sid Marshall visited Thursday with Mr and Mrs W J Barnes. Mrs Dave Smith visited Mrs Barnes Friday afternoon. Mrs Barnes remains confined to bed with a broken hip. Grover Barnes Ada visited Mr and Mrs W J Barnes Saturday. Mr and Mrs John Daniel visited Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs Aaron Grey of Stonewall and Mr and Mrs Wendell Price visited Mr and Mrs Dove Smith Saturday night.
Sunday visitors at the Dave Smith home included Henry and Clarence Odom and Oscar Chappell of Ada. Leslie Jackson from Tupelo spent Friday with grandmother Mrs. Wendell Price while mother was in Ada. Multiple gatherings connected the Daniels family across Ada Tupelo Stonewall and Latta with relatives and friends familiar in the region.
Mr and Mrs R E Golightly moved back into their home Friday after living in Stonewall while carpenters repaired fire damage. They hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs Barney Abbott of Pecan Grove Friday night and welcomed Mr and Mrs Dick Byrd of Tulsa who spent the weekend with the Golightlys and their parents.
Senior Citizens of Stonewall host a music and fellowship evening at the Senior Citizens Activity Center Stonewall starting at 7 p.m. Activities director is Mrs. Walter Griffin.
Mrs Walter Griffin took Leon McKay to Ada on business Friday morning. Mr and Mrs Walter Griffin dined Saturday night with Mrs Essie Scroggins. They visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Wayne Maxwell and Mr and Mrs Jess Ross in Ada. Mrs Walter Griffin visited the Senior Citizens Center in Ada on Monday.
Mr and Mrs Vance Minor visited their former pastor the Rev James Kenny and family in Mc Alester Saturday along with Dee Ann. They joined Mr and Mrs Jack West in Ada for Saturday night visit.
Mr and Mrs Buck Daniel teach this year at Bromide. Their Grade A girls Grade A boys and Grade B boys won runner up trophies at the Bromide tournament Saturday night. Pat Daniel left Sunday for Marshall Texas to return to work after a week off with an injured Mr Joe John Nola Bud and Jack Daniel Ada visited the Buck Daniels Sunday. Mr and Mrs W C Parrott Union Valley visited Friday. Alvin Minor and Lois Boone visited Alvin's daughter and family Mr and Mrs Joe Daniel Saturday night. Bud Minor celebrated a birthday Saturday. A party at the home of Mrs Bob Langley Gee Von La Vonda Roe Nell was held Saturday night with many others visiting.
Mrs Author Johnson visited her mother Mrs John Laxton in Ada on Thursday. David Campbell of Stonewall visited Mr and Mrs Author Johnson on Friday evening. The Johnsons and Kitty spent Saturday night with Mrs Johns son’s sister and husband Mr and Mrs L A Williams in Clar ita. Kitty spoke by long distance to their daughter and family Capt and Mrs Ted Scribner on Sunday for Mrs Scribner's 25th birthday. Capt.
Scribner and family are stationed at Fort Shafter in Honolulu Hawaii. Monday night with their nephew and family the Author John sons. Hold Shawnee Mrs Maud Beavers and Mrs Mae Hold Shawnee visited Mr and Mrs Cliff Puckett Holdenville recently. Mrs Puckett was re released from the hospital Visiting Mrs Josie Northam Mrs Vivian North am Mrs Marie Welch Oil Center and Sam Raines Grand Junction Colo.
Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw host and receive guests including Mr and Mrs Alfred Baylis and Mr and Mrs Bud Brooks from Stonewall. Dawna stays with her nanny and papa. Dawna visits Sasakwa grandparents Cager Hisaw. Visits continue Friday night Sunday night and over the weekend.
Spud Phillips of Stonewall survived a January car scooter accident that left him with a waist high body cast and an arm cast. After six weeks in hospital he returned home March 6 and was visited by family including Yolanda Phillips Alfred Baylis and others. He hoped to shorten casts when she doctor allowed more movement.
Mr and Mrs Johnnie Daniel and family along with Mr and Mrs L D Brady and relatives visited Friday night with their parents Mr and Mrs H R Brady. The group saw a movie in Ada Saturday night then stopped to visit Mr and Mrs Howard Pharr in Ada.
Mrs. Nell Stanley and Mary Frances received a visit from Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Varner Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Varner along with Wanda and Charles Ray Varner and Mrs. Elizabeth French, all of Durant.
Mr and Mrs Dock Tracy spent the weekend in Fort Worth Texas visiting relatives. They also picked up her mother Mrs Lena Kelley.
Mrs. Flora Lovelace and her grandson David Lovelace spent the weekend visiting Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Stegall in Clinton.
Mrs Naomi McPherson and Lesia baked her father a birthday cake. Omer Laughlin and Mr and Mrs David Laughlin were present to help celebrate his birthday Monday.
Mrs. Calvin Grace attended Monday night revival with Rev. LeRoyce Brown as speaker at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
A stream of social visits and meetings unfolds in the area. Mrs. Leon Cecil and others assist with a 4H dress revue while numerous residents visit friends, attend district council, and join a church skating party. The roster lists many households including Floyd, Myers, Beavers, Lancaster, Neff, Anderson, Hold, Jones, and Haines among attendees.
A historical note discusses how college students express themselves more openly and use terms like spring break instead of Easter vacation. It argues youth speak frankly to shock older generations yet seek to appear consistent with peers while maintaining faith and duty. It predicts students will read and write more during the break.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Lee with Doug and Jerry visited Bert Capps and Rebee, Sun, and Mrs. Marvin Lee visited Viola Garrett in Ada on Thursday. Mrs. Marvin Lee and Mrs. Evelyn Lee attended a household party at Laura Wilburn's home on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Elvin Henslee of Vamposa visited Mr and Mrs Kit Thomas and Paul Sat urday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Brashier attended the funeral of Mrs. Mae Sleger on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Sleger was Mrs. Brashier's aunt. They also visited Mrs. Inez West Sunday evening.
Mr and Mrs Kit Thomas visited Mr and Mrs Louis Em de and Mrs Sarah Emde in SemInole Tuesday. Claude Arter and Rhonda attended the dad and daughter banquet at East Central Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Claude Arter visited Mrs Dollie Arter Sunday. They visited Mr and Mrs Thomas Stevens Tuesday night. Pfc Larry Milton is home on a 20 day leave visiting his parents in Fort Hood Texas. Visiting Mrs Oleta Bryant and family Tuesday night were Pfc Larry Milton Emery Holt Donnie Smith and Gary Cobb.
Union Hill Baptist Church held Sunday services with Rev Don Newby preaching both morning and evening. The Birthday Song honored Charlie Enloe and Penney Bray. The youth choir performed Battle Hymn of the Republic. Soloists included Horace Golden In the Garden and I m Bound for the Kingdom by Don Newby and Ann Lancaster. Barbara Newby accompanied the music. Visitors included Albert Crow and the Byrd brothers.
Kathy and Stephen visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Joe Adams along with Mike and Roger Palmer Freddie Duncan Debbie and Sandy Allen Vickie Andrews Patti Carruthers Barbara Horton Betty and Andy Andrews Sybil Collins Nora Roper and Barbara Newby.
Mr and Mrs J V Haines visited Mr and Mrs Mack Welch Sunday with Mike Mark and Sondra. Mr and Mrs J V Haines visited Mr and Mrs Joe Summers.
Mrs. Lillie Karr attended revival services at the Southwest Church of Christ in Ada on Monday.
A local reader riffs on Social Security delaying benefits for the young and needing them less in old age while still paying into the system. The piece also notes looming political summer activity and concerns about information overload, new character recognition tech, and heavy spring rainfall causing widespread flooding and rising water levels.
Strayed from a hymn expressing gratitude for the nation from ocean to ocean through mountains and plains. It praises waters mountains valleys lakes and flowers and asks God to keep the country strong brave just and purposeful with liberty. It ends honoring those who defend freedom and remember fallen heroes.
A concise aphorism notes that the only person truly listening to both sides of an argument is a bystander. It frames listening as a neutral stance rather than advocacy, suggesting self awareness and restraint in debate.
A lighthearted column recalls the Prodigal Son with a quip from a child about the fatted calf. It frames pessimism as fearing future disappointment and notes how paychecks can feel like a long, hard fight followed by more withheld.
Charles Spurgeon argues that the Bible offers the deepest truth and personal relevance. He contrasts common impressions of the Bible with the moment a reader sees their own name in scripture, which his audience should seek with joy.
A first grade scene shows Johnny asking where the little numbers go when rubbed out as the teacher covers arithmetic. The jokes include a rich Indian buying yacht club memberships and a robber told his pictures are ready after a bank heist.
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