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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1970
Page
5
Editor presents a seven question weekly quiz testing memory of recent events. Questions cover Sukarno death location Nixon actions on vote at 18 Byrd amendment defoliation in Vietnam Japan treaty renewal New York governorship civil rights repeal Korea withdrawal and Billy Graham crusade locations.
May Johnson spent four weeks in California visiting family in Long Beach Paramount Lodi Galt and Darrell Crestline Stockton and Stanfield Arizona before returning Friday. She enjoyed sightseeing at Joshua Tree National Monument Desert Christ Park Yucca Valley and several parks and bridges across the state.
Federal impact funds totaling 9 967 have been approved for Byng School with 7 475 certified for immediate payment. Rep. Carl Albert’s office announced the Office of Education approval. Superintendent Marvin Stokes called the allocation “about normal” compared to recent years. The funds assist schools affected by federal installations or Indian populations amid prior Congressional debate.
The Ada plant held a June safety picnic at Sheep Creek Ranch to mark 1969 end with no lost-time accidents. As of December 31 1969 Ada employees logged 586 days without an injury, and officials from Denver presented two safety awards to Sterling Price and Grant Breeden.
The 36th annual Haines reunion gathered Sunday at Wintersmith Park with a basket lunch and photos. Attendees included J V Haines Harold Haines and many relatives from Oklahoma City Chino and Ada, plus families of Coplen Keeling and Stanfield.
Visiting Mr and Mrs Walter McAnally were joined by Mr and Mrs William Henson Mr and Mrs James Rhynes Mr and Mrs Duke Rhynes and Mr and Mrs J T Tatum for a social gathering over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Benny Jones attended the Latin Alumni Banquet Saturday night at East Central State College. They and Kenny visited multiple local families including the Lees Hayes and Jones households over the recent days. The Rev Don Newby Kathy Stephen and Mrs F QO Jones joined visits to the Benny Jones home Thursday night and Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Peterson of Concord California visited Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Karr. R. E. Tilley hosted guests including Leroy Bailes Judy Billings Tami Pamela Bostetler and others from Everside California along with Charles Dickerson Brian Darren from Arlington Texas Jack McNutt Lisa Eddie of Ada and Lavona Jones.
Recent visitors to Mrs. Ruby Horton included Mr. and Mrs. Roger Stone and family, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Horton and family, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Golden and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Delozier and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon McCurdy and family, Ada.
Mrs Lela Rose visited Mrs L L Crockett in Stroud and called on Mr and Mrs Ralph Trivitt and James Crockett.
Mr and Mrs Sandy Bess and their sons visited Ada relatives. Ada area residents Mr and Mrs Orval Ballard and Sue hosted Houshang Arbabi family from Dallas and Jerry Ballard family. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Billy Joe Adams and family and Mrs F O Jones and Elva Crawley. Nora Roper and Sybil Collins accompanied by others visited Ruby Crow in Ardmore hospital.
Mr and Mrs Robert Golden and family visited Mr and Mrs Murray Golden and Mrs Callie Morgan and Paul Fitzhugh in a brief social item highlighting family connections and local greetings.
السيد والسيدة بوب جراي من ركي وبريغتون حضروا حفل زفاف جيه ليتل ورئيس المؤتمر السيد والدكتورة نيوبي مع وجود كاثي وستيفن كزوجين.
The article lists attendees including Mrs. Norma Binion Suzann Martha Miller Steve Carla Larry Lanny and Dink Binion family members Roy Binion Tul sa Ada Lena Cochran Tulsa V L Hall and family. Roy Binion Tul sa attended the Vanoss alumni banquet Saturday night at Vanoss. J W Kirkes circle included Ray Kemp and Joyce Trivitt.
A fragment notes visits by Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp and mentions additional unnamed visitors. The truncated text provides limited detail about the visit or its context.
Mrs. Everett Bryant hosted the Roff Extension Homemakers Group at the clubhouse. A reupholstery workshop is set for July 13-17 at the OSU Extension Center. Plans for the Homemakers Conference July 21-23 at OSU Stillwater were discussed.
Attendance at Sunday services reached 53 with several visitors. The revival at Lightning Ridge will be led by Rev. Jerry Wells of Ada from July 13 through 18. Local residents joined in church dinner after morning services and social visits followed among families including the Ownbeys and others visiting Hatcher, Summers, and Lawson households.
Mrs Alvie Griffith attended the Ada council meeting picnic with Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith mentioned. The readable text records a social gathering linked to the Ada council event.
In Spain police deter protests by questioning students and detaining a few in Madrid and other cities. Officials credit precautions for a calm year, noting weak Communist activity and a public craving for tranquility since Franco era unrest.
Oklahoma Indian Territory comes to life for 56 summer performances of The Trail of Tears opening Friday at 8 30 p m in the Cherokee Cultural Center theater three miles south of Tahlequah The outdoor drama by Dr Kermit Hunter features modern dance lighting and dramatic retelling of Cherokee history from 1830s to 1907 with a new creative team and staging for its second season
Mrs. L. E. McCurley was honored at a Sunday reunion hosted by her son H. E. McCurley in Norman. Attendees included numerous McCurley relatives from Norman Ardmore Oklahoma City Calf California and Wilburton with siblings and in laws joining the gathering.
A. W. Jenkins of Tulsa wed Vicki Logan of Tulsa. Edward Vincent of Ada tied with Alice Finley of Ada. Lester H. Robinson of Wewoka married Marline O. Schultz of Milburn. Jackie Addison Presley of Ada joined Arnetta June Dunlap of Ada in marriage.
In Chicago via AP, Mature Temps matches older workers with part time tours at John Deere in Waterloo Iowa. Retirees bring plant knowledge and skills while boosting Deere’s image. An outside agency handles hiring payroll and related paperwork for the tour guides.
Frankfort Kentucky article notes only 17 of the state's old covered bridges remain. Several still carry traffic, preserving a link to early local days.
The Carter-Humble Annuitant Picnic drew over 100 retirees and families to Wintersmith Park Lodge. Dan Varley and wife Refudio won the prize for traveling the greatest distance. In the meeting F F Lemley of Seminole was reelected president with L L Crawford of Pauls Valley as vice president and Mrs F F Lemley as secretary.
Miss Patsy Ruth Roberson and Jimmie E. Rich united in marriage at 7:30 p.m. June 20 in First Methodist Church Electra Texas. The ceremony followed by a reception in Fellowship Hall with family and friends in attendance.
In the early 19th century, unscrupulous figures shanghaied sailors for Nantucket whaling ships for a fee. Skipper captains charged the fee to the men, who then paid for the chance to be pressed into a voyage that could keep them away from home for three years.
Ada community board okays possible expansion of the Community Chest to include the American Red Cross with final budget approval by both groups. Heart Association members oppose membership due to national policy and funding concerns. The tentative next year budget stands at 83 359 pending Red Cross inclusion.
Mr and Mrs Walter Miller of 423 S Francis hosted a June 21 reunion and buffet at the home of their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Leo McNinch in Vanoss. Eight of nine Miller children and many relatives attended from Oklahoma California Kansas and New Mexico.
A total of 1650 head of cattle sold at Ada Livestock Auction on Tuesday. Bulls held steady while cows fell up to 1. Stocker and feeder classes remained mostly steady with various price ranges listed for slaughter cows bulls calves stock steers and heifers along with cow and calf pairs overall market mixed as buyers bid.
Inmates at the Kentucky State Penitentiary in Eddyville borrow the name of the nearby Ken-Bar Resort to nickname their current cell block as the Ken-Barred Inn.
A fire at H. B. Smith residence 1809 E 16th damaged curtains clothing books and a carpet. Investigators found a pair of glasses left on a desk focusing sun rays started the blaze. Also a vacant barn at N Broadway site of the old roundup burned. owner Mrs Wick Adair reported.
Thirteen area students are among 31 named to East Central State College President’s Honor Roll for the 1970 spring semester. Recipients must carry an A average in 15 or more semester hours. hometowns include Ada, Stonewall, Sulphur, Coalgate, Konawa, and Stratford with listed students and classifications.
The article notes that Moslem mathematicians employed the cipher or zero around two centuries before its appearance in 12th century Europe, highlighting early development of numeric concepts.
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