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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1971

Page

5

Grant To Train Indian Aides At East Central State College

East Central State College received a 16878 grant from the Indian Education Section to fund a two week training institute for 106 teacher aides working with Indian students across the state. The program runs May 24 to June 4 at Hast Central campus and covers audiovisual and library skills, small group tutoring, and materials production under co directors Dr Wendell Altmiller and Dr Jack W Paschall with Overton James authorized administrator.

Naomi Knickmeyer East Central State College E. W. James State Department of Education Hast Central Wendell Altmiller Altmiller Altmilter Overton James Indian Education James Allmiller Paschall L. J. Laney Roy Maxell Donald W. Borner Faynell Lee Northeastern State College Bud Sahmoung University of Minnesota Cecil Shipe Sequoyah Indian School Tahlequah Boyce Timmons University of Oklahoma James Hooper New Mexico College Hobbs J. B. Phillips Southeastern State College Roger , Tipling Leo Ann Bonner Paoli Larry Jahnson Lyndall Robert 80N East Central

Finances Discussed In Clerk's Trial In Holdenville

Holdenville AP reports former City Clerk Leonard Berryman testified in a trial over embezzlement charges of 7727 from the city. He said he found a 200 discrepancy between a cash ledger and water receipts and noted no prior shortages. The 1969-70 fiscal year gross income cited was 2118 from multiple sources including his salary and WWII disability payments.

Holdenville Leonard Berryman Berryman

Tragedy Strikes Tulsa Family As Youth Dies At Campers

Edward James Coburn, 11, of Tulsa died from carbon monoxide poisoning while resting in a camper after his mother Mildred Coburn paused shopping for a bicycle. Physicians indicated poisoning caused his death. Edward had long battled lymphosarcoma and was recently declared well.

Tulsa Okla Edward James Coburn Caucer Mildred Coburn Edward R.L. Campbell Campbell

Police Break Up Wild Beer Party At Kerr Grave Site

Police were called Friday night to disperse a wild beer party at the Kerr grave site south of the city. About 50 to 75 people were present as four city officers and Highway Patrol Troopers Spike Mitchell and H. T. Gay found beer wine and whisky bottles scattered across the area.

Kerr The Cty Highway Patrol Spike Mitchell H. T. Gay

Bookmobile Schedule for Chickasaw Library System Week

The Chickasaw Library System bookmobile will visit Nebo Dougherty Hickory and other stops this week with specific times. Assistant District Attorney Roy Powell assisted at the scene and coordinated cleanup. No arrests were reported during the listed stops Cottonwood Centrahoma Tupelo sessions.

Chickasaw Library System Roy Powell Powell Cottonwood Centrahoma Tupelo

East Central State College Launches Summer LD Program

East Central State College will start a summer program in the special education department to train teachers to work with children who have learning disabilities. The graduate level coursework will qualify teachers for a state certificate in learning disabilities. Dr. Thomason will direct with Dr. Barham assisting, and four courses will be offered this summer to meet temporary certification requirements.

East Central State College Special Education Department Altmiller Tom Thomason Jim Barhan Barham Tyler Tex Olathe Kan Thomason Olathe Center East Central Thomson

Oklahoma studies rising deer numbers and management plan

Deer population levels are rising, prompting higher wildlife demand and livestock productivity concerns. Joe Ells, chief of the Game Division, notes need for factors affecting survival and health. The Wildlife Commission capped deer at 40 per area and asked for data if more deer are needed to complete a two year study within Oklahoma’s deer management program.

Joe Ells The Wildlife Commission Game Division

West Texas drought leaves San Angelo thirsty and costly

San Angelo Texas grapples with a severe drought as three reservoirs dry up and a pipeline sits idle. The city of 64 000 pays 73000 dollars annually for unused water and 240000 dollars for an inactive pipeline, with total retirement debts reaching 675000 to 800000 dollars. Bottled water demand soars 85 percent since October as rainfall remains below normal and only Lake Nosworthy retains some moisture. The city has contracted underground sources to secure future supplies.

Texas Nosworthy Mystic Ozarka

Supervisors share updates at Pon totoc SWCD meeting

The Pon totoc County Soil and Water Conservation District held its regular monthly meeting at the Local Soil Conservation Office on Monday April 12. Attendees included C C Buxton B M Stephens Walter Woolley Jr along with Tommie Redman Ted Savage Leonard B Wilson Kenneth Yoakum Virginia Noe and Bliss Wilson. Fred Fortney was promoted to State Resource Conservationist. The group reported over 2 000 acres of grass planted this spring with 4 000 more expected after rain and noted ongoing work on gullies farm ponds and broader conservation projects leading to a field day planned for late May or early June culminating in a free barbecue at Gene Stanfield’s recreation farm Site 4 Sandy Creek watershed structure.

Pontotoc County Perry Oklo Fred Fortney Stillwater Land Junior Rollow Chester Timmons C. C. Buxton Alvin Powell Louie Moshier Wayne Maxwell E. L. Moore James Moore Jimmy Thomas Finis Cope Edd Mitchell J. W. Price Martin Pauline Harbert Ada Bernard Nickell Homer Rudy Opitz Psu Sandman P. J. O'Brien Phillip Briggs Wayne Davis Byron Smith Orange Welborn Harold Wingard Roff Gene Stanfield Sandy Creek

Hot Pants Wedding Outfit Highlights Traphagen Show

A student designed and modeled an original hot pants wedding outfit as the centerpiece of Traphagen School of Fashion's 48th annual show in New York. The ensemble reflects daring, modern style for the event.

New York Traphagen School of Fashion

Rain Forecast in Oklahoma Narrow and Variable

The Associated Press reports rain in Oklahoma with showers and storms unlikely to break the drought. Weather Service expects late afternoon activity only in the western parts, with more showers forecast for tomorrow. Highs range around 70s, with varying overnight lows across the state from the 40s to near 80 in the extreme southwest.

Oklahoma Weather Service Oklahoma City Ft. Sil East Central

90 Year Term For Burglary

Oklahoma City AP A Oklahoma County jury recommended a Kansas City man receive up to 80 years in prison for burglarizing six parking meters with losses under five dollars. Ralph Wayne Taylor 41 faced six counts with up to 13 years on each thrust. sentencing scheduled for Monday.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Kansas City Ralph Wayne Taylor Taylor

Ada Antics Promises Variety at Valley View Hospital

A large Ada Antics production at Valley View Hospital aims to raise funds for new cardiac monitoring equipment. Nearly 100 volunteers prepare a four year comeback show with lavish numbers and hospital themed skits. Tickets cost 2 dollars and are sold by the hospital Auxiliary and local shops in Ada.

A Not Adans Valley’ View Hospital Ada An New York City Cargiatta Braduebre Mary McGuire Steve Mason Ada Community Theater Fame Ada Peter Hamilton Hamilton Jim Powers Valley View Hospital Valley View Bryan's Corner Drug the Clothes Corner Gibson's Discount Center

Oklahoma Water Plan hearing outlines canal options

Engineers outlined a plan for a statewide water system with a southeastern Oklahoma canal feeding OKC and westward flows to arid areas. The proposal explores Parker McGee Boswell reservoirs and alternative routes while weighing ecological impact and the Red River Compact status. Attendees included regional officials, lawmakers, and Kansas and Arkansas reps.

Louis Bussjaeger Sierra Club Oklahoma City Tulsa George Hussey Oklahoma Wildlife Federation James Luscombe Texas Water Rights Commission Oklahoma Luscombe Texas Congress Forrest Nelson Oklahoma Water Resources Board John N. Happy Welson Wayne Nelson Parker, McGee and Boswell Congressman Camp

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