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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1968
Page
4
Rural residents have advantages in tornado prep. The piece explains terms like tornado watch and warning, guidance for seeking shelter in open country and at home, and cautions against trailers and panicking. Practical steps include moving at right angles to the storm, taking cover in an interior room with reinforced walls, and turning off fires if time allows.
A suburban family won an injunction against a neighbor's German shepherd barking at 4 a.m. The law of nuisance, aimed at moderating noise, protects average neighbors. Courts consider tolerance reasonable and do not punish patient complainants for acquiescence.
A storm moving northeast was traced from Ada to the north of the city and later reported north of Allen, suggesting the same weather system continued along a northeastward path.
Local classified notice invites buy sell and trade listings with contact number 332 4433 for rent sale and miscellaneous classifieds. Includes brief call to action for readers to place items through the News Classifieds.
A reflective piece on intellectual humility citing Socrates Dag Hammarskjold and Spurgeon. It argues knowledge grows when recognizing ignorance reverence for God Proverbs 1 7 and 3 7 guide daily living, warning against closing the mind to truth and insisting on personal convictions as a lid on wisdom.
Slim keeps a 1902 era building for Hightower's General Store now in its 44th year in 196? The proprietor notes few changes in business aside from less demand for family shoes and modernized coffee grinding. He resists selling odd items and cherishes a 19th century cheesecutter while valuing community support.
An Ada city exercise in the 100 blocks of W12th and S Townsend simulates a mob clashing with fire and police forces led by Sgt Bill Hill and Chief Ted Sears. Guards seal off areas while civilians watch as snipers are chased. city manager J B Davidson praises residents for responsible conduct and engagement.
A writer observes Strawberry the cat as ordinary in color yet sly and capable, noting episodes of hunting and killing a songbird and a mouse. The piece muses on whether pets might surpass humans in intelligence, warning against revealing any conversation with the animal and stressing restraint.
Latta residents hosted and visited over the weekend with Darrell Rice and son Billy Ken from Midland Texas joining J. M. Bew Bernice Laughlin Pauline Williams and Bryan Baker and Mrs Calvin Grace visiting Mrs Dollie After Sunday. Others including Clarence Arter were present. Jackie Kite Teressa of Fort Worth visited J O Kirby family. Dovie Kite is a patient at Valley View Hospital mother of Mrs J O Kirby. Charles Kite of Fort Worth visited his mother in hospital along with Kite relatives Loretta Kite and Rusty of Healdton visiting recently.
PO 2 C Fred Allen visited Mr and Mrs C H Allen Monday en route to Jacksonville where he will be stationed. Christine Watkins and Brenda Watkins of Bristow and Gail Miller of Ahloso visited the Allens Sunday.
Funeral services were held at Tulare California for Ted Eppler on Monday. He was the father of Mrs. Oleta Bryant.
Florence Isaacs reports visits by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Baucom of Atwood to Duncan visitor Mrs. Bertha Henson and Miss Dorothy Henson. The Cox family joined the Hensons for a Sunday gathering.
Mrs Elizabeth French and Mrs Virgie Murray visited Mrs Nell Stanley and Mary Frances Sunday. Also mentioned are Mr and Mrs James Hays and Mr and Mrs Marvin Lee in the social listing.
Sunday dinner guests included Judy C lcoat Bill Hood Dorothea Tucker and Mrs Janice Abbott with Mr and Mrs M R Tucker and girls. Euvonne Franks and Shelley visited in the afternoon. The Tuckers attended FFA banquet in Vaness and the Junior Senior banquet at the Holiday House in Ada. Joy Tucker went to church at Gaar Corner. Roy Coley from Oklahoma City visited his sister Opal Ward for the weekend.
Mrs. Carolyn Ward and Mike visited McAlester on Saturday and accompanied her mother Mrs. Lottie Hulsey to Shawnee for the day.
Mr and Mrs Bruce Little spent the weekend in Oklahoma City with their children Mr and Mrs Newell Little and family and the Rev and Mrs James Hall and family.
Mrs. Effie Lamb recently visited Oklahoma City with her grandson Donnie Lamb.
Mr and Mrs Charles Wood and Kim from Connerville spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Wood and Mrs Effie Lamb.
A collage of verses and maxims covers faith guidance safety and humor. It includes lines about guidance through darkness hope from safe anchors and rescue ropes and a high school exam on bolts and nuts.
A collection of light humor and punch lines. A centipede ponders after a frog asks which leg comes next. A telephone exchange yields a birthday party request to a game warden. A clock jokes it can tick once a second. Private thinking vs group thought. an earthquake joke in California. A voter reflects on capital punishment with family history in mind.
Prayer text petitions divine help to renounce evil and pride and to seek humility and service. It asks for sanctification and offerings of the soul to God in obedience and gratitude.
The list names winners across divisions including Senior and Junior contests. Tim Walters and Greg Walters appear among top finishers for overall and boys events, with multiple participants named for posters talks demonstrations and girls and boys categories.
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