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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1967
Page
4
The piece reflects on fatal and non fatal farm accidents, stressing that independence and haste lead to tragedy. It cites instances with tractors, gasoline, electricity, and faulty equipment, urging safer practices and teamwork to prevent injuries that can strike anyone.
The essay notes growing interest in paying compensation to crime victims, citing examples from New Zealand and England and U S states. It argues benefits include covering expenses when victims lack insurance, while addressing objections about fairness and the practicality of collecting from criminals.
Speed limit on SH 399 at the south edge of Ada is cut from 65 to 50 mph. The new zone extends southeast a quarter mile to the water laboratory road intersection with updated markers to guide drivers.
The article discusses Paul and the early Christian clash with Artemis worship in Ephesus over profits. It argues that Christianity threatens vested interests by opposing exploitation and profits, highlighting Demetrius’s objections and the broader modern relevance. It notes personal examples from the Ward and Hulsey families in Oklahoma and nearby towns.
Mrs P O Henson spent Tuesday with her aunt Mrs Lela Guinn in Ada. The group included Rev and Mrs Payne of Cleveland Tennessee, cousin Mrs Charlie Jones and husband in Chattanooga, and cousin Mrs Mardie Breedlove in Rockieland Tennessee. Edward and Cathy Henson left for Shawsville Virginia after a week with Mr and Mrs P O Henson. The Hensons also visited Mr and Mrs Harrell Crawford in Ada and P O Henson and son Edward visited Mr and Mrs J W Crawford in Oakman on Monday.
Mrs June Henry and Mrs E T Miers visited Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden and Mrs Melvin Peevehouse Saturday evening. Several families including Law Cantrell Gibson Dorgan and Pennnington are noted visiting Drydens and Peevehouses through the week.
Mrs. Peggy Peevehouse entertained guests Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Neville Pennington in a cordial social gathering at their home.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Wells of Oklahoma City visited with his sister and husband Mr and Mrs Podowa and Robin. Tuesday callers at J W Law home included Mrs Peggy Peevehouse Doug Regina and Frank Dryden. The Max Law family joined Sunday supper with the Laws.
Lynn Lankow of Cardiff California is visiting his grandparents Mr and Mrs Marlin Hamblin.
Robin, Mrs Pat Law, Gregg and Lynette, Mrs Phylis Eldred and Tammy, Charlie Nelson, Mrs Mary Miller and Mrs Winona Sooter were among those attending a wedding shower in the home of Mrs Vaughn Potter at Gaar Corner Tuesday night for Mr and Mrs Jim Miller of Stratford.
Norvin Nessel spent a few days in the hospital recently. Mr. and Mrs. Norvin Nessel are mentioned in the notice as local residents.
Ada area residents share visits with relatives and friends from Oklahoma City Shawnee Duncan and Stratford. Ercy Ownbey Moved to Valley View Hospital. Many gatherings mark church events weddings and birthdays with extended family from Wynnewood Pickett and Fitzhugh and Charleston South Carolina.
A reflection on flood and cold in Fairbanks, the limits of forecasting and prediction. Humans cannot halt rain or eruptions but improved forecasting saves lives, guiding actions from floods to tornadoes and blizzards. Citizens learn to heed expert advice and respond to warnings.
A collection of prose and vignettes exploring world weary wit and social mores. passages contrast indifferent society with personal anecdotes and humor, from marriage budgets to a fire station misdial and a Scot's apple habit.
Oklahoma's 1967 traffic toll rose to 563 after the death of Charlie Roy Bench, 45, of County Line in Stephens County on Wednesday. The toll last year was 490.
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