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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1970
Page
5
OG&E announces a third 550000 kW generating unit at the Konawa Seminole plant, bringing total capacity to 3590000 kW with projected cost over 100 million dollars. Unit 3 slated for February 1975, joining Units 1 and 2 due in 1971 and 1973.
A study shows larger farm operators work longer hours and rely more on hired labor, while smaller farms depend on family labor. Between 1964 and 1966 larger operators averaged 54 to 55 hours weekly, vs 47 to 51 hours for smaller producers. The report notes dairy and livestock farms face the toughest labor shortages and that small farms required more labor per dollar of sales. Also, Texas approves a disease resistant winter wheat variety Fox for central eastern and southern regions, excluding high plains and northern areas.
Ten county SODA district leaders are invited to a one day seminar on community development at Murray State College Tishomingo on Tuesday July 14 The program includes an industrial development morning session led by Dr Seward Robb and a noon luncheon with Dr Clyde Kindell The afternoon focuses on human development with OSU professors Dr Larkin Warner and Dr Paul Braden and panels chaired by local and state officials Reservations are through the SODA Ardmore office
U S official says Japan must help ensure regional security and Okinawa’s reversion to Japan. He notes a textile talks breakdown won’t derail that, cites US Japan trade friction, and plans to meet with Prime Minister Sato and other Japanese officials before leaving for London.
A civic essay urges parents to assist with the new math as schools resume. It warns that teachers often tell students to exclude parents, but emphasizes that father involvement matters to understanding concepts, enduring missteps, and maintaining grades as Junior returns to studies.
A dense roster of visits and social events unfolds across Ada Latta Byng and surrounding areas. Mrs Guinn hosted atoka guests while OSU student Anna Belle Ray spent the weekend with her parents. Multiple families shared meals, picnics, and celebrations from July 4 to weekend gatherings, with trips to Sulphur and Texas and a Byng Konawa baseball game.
Lois Clifford hosts and joins relatives in Ada Wapanucka Wolf and California visits. Sami Terri Donnie and Ronnie Clifford spend time with the Leaders, Foreman and Sanders families, with meals and conversations noted. Long list of family movements and dinners across Oklahoma and Arizona towns.
Barbara Elkins enjoyed a supper Thursday in Coalgate with Mr and Mrs Jim Guinn and with Mike and Chris.
Officials announce a pest program against boll weevils spanning Washington Parish Louisiana to Baldwin County Alabama. In mid August nonpersistent pesticide spray will target weevils before dispause. Next spring traps with live male weevils or pheromone attractants used, followed by sterile insect release and a root-absorbed pesticide. cr804ped july 2.
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Linker and children and others visited Six Flags Over Texas on Thursday. John Davis and sons from Oklahoma City spent the 4th with Ben and Lula Johnston of Lula. Guests of Pat Ellis and Hugh Sweat included Patti, Tana Kay, Herman Wayne, Karen, and Anna West’s relatives from Gatesville. Patti Fowler and Karen Hamilton returned home for two weeks. Dennis Ellis families from Holdenville shared meals and watermelon with Ellis and Sweat relatives. Diane and Bernie Ellis stayed for a visit and fireworks at Wintersmith Park Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs Bob Schutte of Hooks Texas visit Bryan and Kim with their parents Mr and Mrs Ray Schutte and Mr and Mrs Arville Crawford of Stonewall. Mrs Faye Totero of Grand Prairie Texas spends weekend with Ray Schutte family. Mr and Mrs Manuel Ray of Sapulpa Oklahoma spend Saturday night with the Ray Schuttes.
Mr and Mrs Walter Bates and Mrs Mary Bullard and Mrs Freddie Hammontree of Santa Ana California visited over the Fourth of July weekend in Texas. They visited Mrs Ruby Dean Bates.
Linus Bachelor and Charles Krebbs returned from the wheat harvest and Linus begins an electronic school program in Oklahoma City.
Mas and Mrs Bob Scarsdale and Trey Lawton along with Mrs Erma Coffman Randell Massey and Tom Barnsley Crane Tex spent the holiday weekend with Mr and Mrs A M Carter Mr and Mrs Bobby Carter and Mr and Mrs Wayne Cass and Jana Beth visited Saturday night with his parents Mr and Mrs A M Carter
Mr and Mrs Lee Dickens and Alan of Oklahoma City spend their vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston in Lula.
Mr and Mrs Lee Dicketts and Alan of Oklahoma City hosted visitors Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston and Rickie Midkiff on Sunday afternoon. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Davey Johnston for the gathering.
Mr and Mrs Donnie Johnson and Deanie of Stonewall with Mrs Betty Goss of Ada and Mr and Mrs J R Linker with Cheryl and Robin dined Sunday with their parents Mr and Mrs Harley Johnson. Mr and Mrs Ray Browning along with Teresa Dorinda Debbie and Marcia Harter visited Sunday with the Harley Johnsons.
Mrs. Marvella Loyd and Jack ie and Betsy Johnston spent Friday night in Oklahoma City with Mr and Mrs Dickie Good and Ricky They celebrated Ricky s second birthday on July 3 with cake Ricky is Mrs Loyd s grandson Mr and Mrs Jack Ringer of Bakersfield California spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston
Mr and Mrs Marvin Brashears spent the holiday with their son and family Pete Brashears Beverly Becky and Paul in Prague.
The Thompsons and Sanderses hosted a July 4 fish fry at the Sanders residence by the lake. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Sam Sanders Jack Glen Beverly Jerry and other guests.
Mr Jim Frazier and Mrs Sebena Burris accompanied by Melvin Phillip Jimmy and Elliot visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Mose Burris.
Mr and Mrs Joe Glascow and Muriel visited their father Jess on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Paul Laseman and Rachel Mary traveled to La Mirada California after visiting Raymond Laseman and Connie Young. Mrs Clay Johnson hosts Paul Harris family from Philadelphia Tenn and Ringling. Mrs Helen Summers underwent surgery at Valley View Hospital. J T Webb family lost their home to a fire Sunday night. Ross Baptist WMA met for a business and Roy al Service program with a farewell for Mrs Iva Burleson who received bed linens.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Burleson sell their ranch and plan to move to Van Texas where they have purchased a new home They were active in the Baptist Church and Mrs Burleson belonged to the Roff Extension Homemakers Group.
Mr and Mrs Don McNeill visited Sulphur for a sightseeing outing on Thursday. They toured local sites and enjoyed the visit together.
Visiting Mr and Mrs Wayne Carpenter were their son and families Mr and Mrs Ronnie Carpenter and their children and Mr and Mrs Ricky Carpenter and their son. Mr and Mrs Bill Beam visited Mr and Mrs Clifton Tharp on Saturday.
Mr J C Kirk and Mrs Kirk visited Mr Hubert Williams and Mrs Williams on Saturday for a social call at their home.
The notice lists numerous gatherings and visits among families in Oklahoma including Marion Lancaster Chuck, Wayne Bible Seminole County hosts, Jess Doolen from Oklahoma City dining with Marion Lancaster family, Adramn and Steve Lancaster visiting grandparents, Mann Wynn and Junior Wynn family outings to Lake Eufaula, and other kin from Seminole Del City Commerce Ka thy and Lynn Current and Bryan Cooper families.
Crisp visited Mr and Mrs Albert Davis Monday. Joe Ruby and JoAnn Crisp visited Mrs Joe Crisp Fitzhugh Saturday. Mrs Joe Crisp recently returned from Tucson Arizona.
Mrs. Inez Hewett and family from Savannah with Glenna Hargrove Shelia Hargrove Richie Reeves Cindy Reeves visit the Lake of the Arbuckles for a Thursday picnic and swim. Mr and Mrs Claude Hewett also from Savannah joined the group. Harlin family hosted dinner guests Thursday and Friday at Buck Heard home.
Fifty seven attended Pentecostal Holiness Church services including an 11 am camp meeting. Families and visitors from Oklahoma City, Fort Smith, Ark., and Texas towns connected with the church through visits to members in Oklahoma and nearby cities.
Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robertson Stacy and Tamara and Mr and Mrs Edward Lance and Eddie spent July 4 at Round Robin Park in Tishomingo.
Local residents gathered including Mr and Mrs Paul Tucker Paula and Tonya and many others to Mr and Mrs Melvin Booth for July 4 ice cream. Visitors from Oklahoma City Stillwater Stratford Wilson and Sayre joined relatives at various homes and Lake Texoma cabin outings.
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