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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1968
Page
4
Publication details show The Ada Evening News and Ada Weekly News merged with several papers from 1910 to 1953. Distribution by mail and carrier pricing listed for Ada Oklahoma and surrounding counties, with annual rates for in and out of county readers.
The sermon explains that God may use ungodly rulers like Cyrus as His instruments to carry out divine will. It argues that biblical prophets describe such use as sovereign, with later rulers and empires serving similar purposes, even if pagan. The message warns readers to accept divine methods beyond human judgment.
A rural reflection on timber harvest trends and the need for selective removal. The piece notes rising land costs and incentives for ranchers to expand grazing, urges leaving shade trees for cattle and privacy, and warns against stripping land. It highlights the value of trees along streams for banks and wildlife support and cautions that regrowth takes generations.
A discussion on hateful provisions in wills shows that spiteful bequests may be upheld unless they reveal undue influence or incompetence or violate public policy. Courts consider motive, but will terms that contradict law or public policy, like ordering a murder, are not approved.
East Central State College will hold a five hour daily elementary science instruction workshop this week in the Terrace Room. Director Don Kellogg will lead sessions from 1 to 5 p.m. with assistants Mrs. Mary Anne Lanier and Mrs. Maxine Jeter. The course mirrors material used in two previous NSF funded sessions done with Ada school system.
Julie Ann Foster, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Foster, was badly burned Sunday evening when uncapped outlet released gas into their Parker home and ignited near the kitchen stove. The fire caused extensive damage. the entire family sustained burns but most were treated and released from the hospital. Julie Ann remained hospitalized.
Mrs Nora Lancaster and children and Mrs Fern Long and children enjoyed a picnic and swimming at Lee's Park Wednesday.
Mrs Glenn Dale Jones and Mrs Benny Jones visited Mr and Mrs Glen Tilley in Buckin Kan en route to Denver Colo where Airman Glenn Dale Jones is stationed. Mrs Jones joins her husband in Colorado. Benny Jones enjoyed her first plane ride from Colorado to Oklahoma City Sunday. Mr Olen Tilley and family formerly of Union Hill read WEEK L.
Mrs Lavona Jones and Kathy and Stephen Newby visited R E Tilley in Ada to pick peaches for the freezer. Mr and Mrs F O Jones visited Tom Roddy Odell Roddy and Ray Hicks at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Mahon Farmian of Austin and Ann Hambrick of Poteau visited J B Jones. Mahon and Salty Farmian spend summer on grandparents ranch at Poteau. Both children were born in Iran.
Mr and Mrs E E Agee visit Glen Agee in Dallas this week Mrs Callie Rose visits Aubrey Young Fitzhugh and E E Agee again Calvin Agee Sulphur High School superintendent tours Utah this summer son of E E Agee former local resident Rev and Mrs Cunningham visit Mack Welch Saturday afternoon Sondra Welch Junior Northam Brett and Sally Wyche go to Sulphur Sunday Mike Welch chosen from Reeves Little League to join All Star team
The Vanoss 16 and under team played Gore at Hereford Park Friday night and won 6 to 5. They faced Asher in the same park Saturday night and were defeated. Team members include Mike and Gary Golden and Mike Palmer.
Miss Letha Stice and Myra Garrett attended the Ken Lance Rodeo Tuesday night. Mrs. Eula Kirkes Mrs. Etta Garrett and Myra and Letha Stice visited Mrs. Kellams in San Frances Nursing Home Thursday afternoon.
Jim Kirkes underwent minor surgery at Sugg Clinic on Tuesday. The procedure reportedly went smoothly with no complications and he is listed in stable condition.
Mrs. Etta Garrett and Myra depart Monday for Modesto California where Garrett will serve as a teacher in the local school system.
Visiting Mr and Mrs Mack Welch and children Wednesday night were Mr and Mrs M L Bender Panhandle Tex Mr and Mrs Clyde Welch Oil Center Mr and Mrs Clyde Haskins and Eddy and Mr and Mrs Jimmie Haskins.
Mr and Mrs Glen Wallis visited the Rev and Mrs Don Newby Kathy and Stephen Monday night.
Pvt. Jerry D. Rich, son of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Rich Jr., formerly of Byng High School and Union Hill grade school, is stationed at Fort Bragg North Carolina. He would like to hear from his friends and lists his address as his contact point.
Classified ad line notes buy sell trade and rental options with contact number 332-4433 for inquiries and placements.
Private Jerry D. Rich serves in Company D 3D Battalion B N First BR C TF Sp Sv SB ALT. Ct Fort Bragg North Carolina 28307 with service designation N G 25718613.
The Rev. David Fry visited Alfred Baylis Friday in a Lawton hospital. Baylis was moved to Valley View Hospital Saturday.
Mr and Mrs J H McNutt of Okemah spent part of the week visiting Mr and Mrs Jack Mc Nutt and family.
Tom Nothof visited his daughter in Lawton on Monday and also called on Alfred Baylis who was in the hospital there.
Mrs Rita Lewis returns from California trip. Mr and Mrs Sam Winters host granddaughter visit. Mrs Elsie Hart Ada and Mrs Addie Crabtree dine with Birty Harris on Sunday. Willie Ready spends Monday night with Addie Crabtree.
Mrs. Charlie Odell of McLoud visited her mother Pearl Blevins while Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Cockern of Lawton and their daughter spent Sunday with Mrs. Blevins. Rev. Steve Lilley hosted a fellowship with Rev. Orval Romine and family and speaker Robert Bailey. Attendance at Harden City Pentecostal was 27 with one visitor. First Baptist had 92.
Mrs. Orval Romine is recovering at home after being discharged from Valley View Hospital.
Mrs Lollie Mann accompanied Mr Jim Born and Mrs Jim Born to Harden City for church services on Sunday.
Mrs Zemna Boddy came back home Monday following a visit with her sister Mrs Mary Brown in Fort Smith Arkansas.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Elliott of Atoka and Mrs. Ralph Treas of Fullerton California visited Mrs. C. L. Gibson and family in Yukon over the weekend. The party included Troy Gibson of Midwest City and Mrs. Jim Stone of Mary and Clay, along with John Gibson and Johnny, and the F. L. Gibsons of Stonewall.
Mr and Mrs J W Treas marked their 66th anniversary on July 27 with all children home for the weekend. Their son Ralph Treas and wife visited from Fullerton California as both families gathered at Wintersmith Park for a reunion. Ohio other relatives, including Chester Treas and Mark from Texarkana, joined in Stonewall Ada weekend visits. Frisco resident Jack Barnes visited Mrs Samantha Barnes, and Flora Thompson returned home after weeks with her daughter Ger ald Bullard and family in Casper Wyoming.
Mr and Mrs Jack Sandlin visited their son Jay Sandlin and family in Coffeyville Kansas and another daughter and family in Bristow. They also visited Mr and Mrs J W Ward and daughters in Bristow and Mr and Mrs Joe West and daughters in Seminole. Cathy West and Vicky Kimbrell returned home with Cathy’s grandparents for a Seminole visit.
Mr and Mrs James Martin and Steve of Houston spent Monday through Thursday with Mr and Mrs B B Ryan. Harold Matden and family visited Mineral Wells relatives while B B Ryan hosted weekend guests. Mrs Sam Winters had surgery at Valley View Hospital. The Baptist Assembly opened at Falls Creek with several attendees and sponsors. Corene Townsend returned from Glorietta. The Rev and Mrs Waldrop attended a sister's funeral in Chelsea. Ray Kerr family moved from Harden City to Ada. Linda Magerkerth of Moore visited Dub Lewis and family. A fish fry at the Lewis home honored the men of his household.
A long list of visits and travels is documented. families from Ada Stonewall Moore and Oklahoma City join relatives in Tupelo Idabell and Stonewall, with trips to Miami Florida and local events such as Indian Pow-Wow Qua paw Oklahoma. The group includes Mr. and Mrs. N S Breshier, the Kerrs, Wood family, and many others.
A reflective essay surveys Oklahoma grasslands around Pontotoc County and recalls the era of Alfalfa Bill Murray and Robert Williams. It links state heritage, natural beauty, and civic virtues with lessons on youth discipline and the dangers of chronic anger.
Mr and Mrs W W Whittington visited their daughters Jewel Adams and Billie May Kellogg Francis Sunday in a family gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Griffin with Sabrina and Reba Bryant fished at Ellis's pond in Tupelo Sunday. Laura Zeek, Julie, Terry McCarty of Oklahoma City, and Reba and Sabrina Bryant swam at Lee's Park Friday. Mrs. Pearl Phillips, Sue Snyder and children from McAlester visited Mr. and Mrs. Griffin and their granddaughters.
A musical program is planned at the Senior Citizens Center on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Continued on Page 6.
London AP reports Galway Ireland and its coast were chosen to film Alfred the Great directed by Clive Donner. David Hemmings stars as Alfred alongside Michael York and Prunella Ransome in a recreation of Anglo-Saxon Wessex circa 870 A.D.
A collage of quips and anecdotes touches on memory loss, piano sight reading, driving, doctor patient humor, genuine helpfulness, waiting room delays, a gaffer’s quip, a ribbing on women and doctors, life at forty with arthritis, and hunting misfortune highlighting tolerance and irony.
AP report notes cattle ranchers averaged net income of 6312 last year down from 7293 in 1966 and 7410, while sheep producers averaged 7216 vs 11778 previously. Northern Rocky Mountain cattlemen led with 19065. Northern Plains 9108. Utah Nevada sheep averaged 18853, all reflecting higher costs and bad weather.
In Port Elizabeth South Africa one player, Sally Nathan, held a royal flush in hearts the highest hand while W Lentin possessed a straight flush in hearts as second best. Nathan drew one card to complete his hand and Lentin two to finish.
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