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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1962

Page

2

Area Legislators Agree Court Reapportionment Is Best

Ada area lawmakers react to a 2-1 federal court ruling giving the 1953 state legislature until March 8 to reapportion by population or face judicially ordered action. Reactions praise the decision as fair and timely to avoid chaos, with several nominees agreeing the legislature should handle reapportionment and noting expected guidelines from higher courts. Some candidates express relief, while one remains unavailable for comment.

Ada Lonnie Abbott U.S. Supreme Court Alabama Clive Rigsby W. Albritton Senate Allen G. Nichols State Senate Seminole Pontotac Ted Seaman Bob Cox

Youth swimmer swift funeral set for young Cupps

The funeral will be conducted by Smith Funeral Home for 16 year old Cupps born September 17 1945 in Stonewall. Rev Roy Evans and Rev Alice Evans will officiate. Burial follows at Five Mile Cemetery. He was a Latta High School junior and survived by numerous relatives in California and Oklahoma.

Young Capps Smith Funeral Roy Evans Alice Evans Assembly of God Five Mile Cemetery Stonewall Latta High School Young Cupps Berl L. Cupps Bewah Pradels San Pablo Calif Carmen Armbrister Empire Christine Brigham Modesto Delma Lindsey Case Grande Ariz Laura Welborn Lenora Lee Ada Alma Lee McCause Ravia Margie Kerbo Salida Naomi Knighten Tusloy Turkey Gracie Owens Kenneth Herman Fred Fitzhugh

Grass poisoning warning for county herds noted

Across the county ranchers recall old issues with grazing grass poisoning. Experts say Sudan grass and Raum contain cyanogenetic poison, but risk can be managed by watching cattle and recognizing activating conditions. Other grasses also pose threats, yet careful monitoring minimizes trouble.

Cone Man

Tulsa State Fair livestock show entries close Sept 2 1962

Davis to be paid to the state Hereford association from which the entry is made The Tulsa State Fair will present special awards to each Hereford exhibitor in the 1962 show Complete information and entry blanks may be obtained by writing to the Tulsa State Fair P O Box 5175 Tulsa Read the News Want-Ads.

State Hereford Association Tulsa State’ Fair P. O Tulsa

New OSU Extension Catalog Aids Oklahoma Landscapers

A new Oklahoma State University Extension Service publication titled Landscape Plant Materials for Oklahoma offers more than a catalog. It serves as a reference book detailing 147 trees shrubs and vines with names origins adaptations size form color texture soil needs fertility pruning and common pest problems. The guide divides evergreen and deciduous plants into sections and lists care guidance by category. Author J C Garrett extension horticulturist designed for local home landscapers with emphasis on state conditions and plant care. Copies are 51 cents per item from local county agent offices with gardening staff ready to advise on questions not covered in the booklet.

Oklahoma State University Extension Service Klahome Oklahoma J. C. Garrett Extension Horticulturist Garrete C. H. Hailey Martha Mote Tao

Quebec’s Upper Town evokes a French section with charm

The excerpt paints Quebec City’s Upper Town as reminiscent of a French quarter with small hotels and cafes, horse drawn taxis, and a chimneypot skyline. It notes that My Country, ’Tis of Thee was written in 1831 by the Rev. Charles Francis Smith.

Quebec France Charles Francis Smith

Rock Creek water project aims to supply several towns and refinery

Congress approved a bill authorizing the Arbuckle Dam and Reservoir to provide water for Ardmore Davis Wynnewood Sulphur and the nearby refinery. The project covers over 2000 surface acres and includes recreational amenities near Platt National Park. About 80 percent of the long term cost will be repaid to the government through water sales to municipalities and the refinery. The measure is an authorization not an appropriation and proposals will be presented to the interior department in coming weeks.

Congress Bureau of Reclamaton Rock Creek Ardmore Davis Wynnewood Sulphur tiert-McGee Arbuckle Dam Reservai

Farm show health and transport guidelines for livestock

The guidance outlines accepting veterinary certificates to clear animals for show rings, ensuring animals have rest and water during transport, allowing rest after arrival before washing or grooming, and isolating livestock after fairs to detect latent diseases. It also advises owners to contact fair officials for vaccination and health certificate requirements and to receive copies of health regulations.

County Court Handles Four Cases Yesterday

Sour faith cases were filed in County Court yesterday. Marie Cooper Knittle pleaded innocent to reckless driving and asked for immediate trial. She was found guilty and fined $20 and costs. Walter Thomas Audrey Jr. pleaded innocent on reckless driving, Sylvester Smith on driving while intoxicated. Donald B. Collins appealed from city court on a speeding charge.

Marie Cooper Knittle Walter Thomas Audrey Jr Sylvester Smith Donald B. Collins

GAAR CORNER Local notices from Ada area families

Frank James visited Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington in Ada Tuesday. Dale Melton and others visited relatives in Ada Stratford and Valley View Hospital Tuesday. Marvin McCurdy returned home from Valley View Hospital after tests. Several local residents visited, shopped, or traveled to Ada, Pauls Valley and Oklahoma City for family events and medical visits. The piece records numerous names, places and small social actions in the Ada area.

Roy Griffith Aff Hollister Aldo Griffith Shirley Charles Vaness Griffiths Aun McCullar Mack ‘Summers Alvis Griffith Terry Thompson Gene Griffith Marcia Stanfield Ada Gaar Cornerby Dale Melton Frank James Mrs Alva Pennington Mrs. George Scarbrough Hansell Stratford Verma McCurdy Linda McCurdy Marvin ‘McCurdy Valley View Hospital Neema Bradley Marvin McCurdy Valley View Hospital Paul Cameron Claude Lee Lindsay Mr. End Cheryl Claude Horsley Melton Camerons Lunceon Jerry Robbins Oss Fletcher Wanda Jaime Wabnoney Snipes Valley. View Hospital Biloxi Miss Moss Jerry Tom Don Lackey New Mexico Days al Smith Ross Lackey James Robertson Sacraments Calif Bobbye Gardner Leslie Snipes Duncan Warda ‘Snipes Orlan Dees

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