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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1971
Page
4
A playful critique of summer vegetables, praising fresh produce like corn and tomatoes while lampooning disliked items such as Brussels sprouts, boiled okra, boiled cauliflower, cabbage, turnips, and overcooked beets. It weighs appetites against preparation and offers humorous varietal opinions on many garden staples.
The piece notes a mild start to summer followed by extreme heat and dry soils across western Oklahoma and Texas. It records record cold fronts bringing rains, a surge of grasshoppers from Texas and boll weevil concerns, and a grim outlook for southwest wheat. A humorous anecdote about a man stuck in mud closes the reflection.
A reflective piece contrasts the common view of the drunk as amusing with the harsh reality faced by families. It cites a letter from a widow who lost her husband to alcohol and highlights tragic statistics on alcohol’s impact, urging sober consideration of alcoholism as a painful disease and moral issue.
An appellate court granted a new trial in a burglary case after a judge mocked the defendant about being in bed at three in the morning. It held such remarks can influence jurors and must be avoided, though human error in high-stress trials may be excused. The ruling cites the high court view that a fair trial need not be perfect.
The Ada Fire Department seeks men to fill vacancies. Chief Herman Landrith said applications are accepted until 6 p.m. August 18. Applicants must be 21 or older and pass a rigid physical exam. A two part written test will be held at 7:30 p.m. August 19 and 20 at Central Fire Station, 201 Broadway.
Edward Doty of 2101 N Frances was appointed southeast division vice president of the Oklahoma Jaycees by Jerry Hagler, with board approval at the Norman summer meeting. Doty and his family moved to Ada in 1970 from Tulsa for a position with Ray James and Associates. He joined the Ada Jaycees chapter in October and will oversee five Area Jaycee Chapters including Ada, Clayey, McAlester, Poteau, and Stigler.
A cool front upstages Oklahoma with thunderstorms across the state. Tornadoes touched down near Crescent and Tecumseh but caused no reported damage. Lightning knocked out Yale police communications and a Tulsa TV station, while Oklahoma City and Norman saw hail and rainfall totals. Forecasters expect more storms this afternoon and evening, with hot July temperatures statewide and highs in the 90s.
A reflective piece captures old hills and song birds lifting spirits as a listener finds calm after a summer day. It weaves in a balmy evening mood with phrases about happiness, light hearts, and burdens lifting. It also includes brief humorous lines about marriage advice and weather chat.
A sequence of old recipe instructions for yam and corned beef dishes. Includes muffins with yam and lemon, yam bake with butter, and a corned beef loaf with cheese sauce. Specifies ingredients, quantities, oven temps, and yields for each dish.
Ada area notes detail visits and travels among residents and families. Kent Atwood and Lonnie Manuel family members visited relatives including Mrs. Edward Theimer in Norman and Casper trip participants watched cars at Mercer Raceway. Numerous relatives from Ada, Oklahoma City, Atoka, Davis, and other towns visited, hosted, or traveled, with rail and plane visits noted.
The Rev Dennis Tate will begin his pastoral work at the Baptist Church next Sunday with all welcome. The Rev Gene Poorman led both services last Sunday. Barbra Gantt and Ann Ross sang a special number at the morning service. Frankie Sims, Kenny Abbott, and Craig Yapher had Happy Birthday. Joe Abbott and Bettie Abbott visited Ardmore to catch a Houston train with them. Mike Maner of Tacoma is visiting grandparents. Mr and Mrs Frank Strick and Mr and Mrs Gerald Brasher attended Valley View Hospital for the grandmother Mrs Estes Brasher's heart attack. Mrs G W Crossen was called to Ardmore on a sick relative. Shelley Ross spent Sunday night with grandparents Mr and Mrs Bob Ross. Visitors to the Harvey Baker home included Mr and Mrs Barney Baker from Sulphur and Mr and Mrs Curtis Ross and family. The Extension Homemakers group met with four members present. Theta Massey led the lesson and showed a 100-year-old doll. The next meeting is Sept 13, with plans for the Sept 15 Fair and a signup to bring entries. meeting to be at the Clubhouse.
The community page lists numerous visits and gatherings across Stonewall and nearby towns. Guests include the Mas sey family, Gantt family in Waco, Blondell relatives in Wichita Falls, and many extended family stays at local homes. Details cover travel to Virginia, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, with church and school events noted.
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