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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1972
Page
4
Rural farmers and city residents share a mutual dependence that sustains Ada and Pontotoc County. The piece argues against tunnel vision and stresses agriculture as a vital industry, noting Ada’s stand out medical center and local ranching and cattle fame benefiting merchants, hotels, and financial life.
The article discusses how courts bar evidence of a defendant or victim’s bad character unless it directly bears on the case. It explains why “bad man” evidence is inflammatory and usually inadmissible, while claims of good character open potential rebuttal. It cites examples of adultery claims and a murder case to illustrate when such testimony is allowed or rejected.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Omerdale Sawyer 32 of Ada died Aug 14 at Smith Funeral Home Nellie I McCracken 71 Ada died Aug 15 Mary Alyce Thomas 75 Slaria resident died Aug 16 Slater Funeral Home Fred Wayland Hubbart 45 Ada died Aug 15 Criswell Funeral Home Hoss Martin 63 Gaar Corner died Aug 16 Pickard Funeral Home
A collage of humorous quips and light verse by Connie Mellon and other writers features jokes about poets, moths, stew, politics, marriage, and everyday life. Moments of wisdom from Will Rogers mix with playful wordplay and pithy observations on modern life and human foibles.
A preacher argues against the false choice between mystic devotion and active service. Jesus blends both: a man of prayer and a doer who bears fruit through a deep vinelike spiritual bond. Disciples must be rooted in Christ to sustain works for others.
Oakman notices detail visits among residents from Dallas Lewisville Byng Ada and Oklahoma City. Families and friends gather for dinners, doctor trips, funerals and shared afternoons as Nor a Hobbs Dorsey Myers and others recount time with relatives in Pauls Valley Ada Norman and Norman area.
Students at Byars School will enroll and begin classwork on Monday with buses on their usual routes and breakfast and lunch programs in operation. Principal Troy Pinley announced new faculty additions Theresa Bleer for third and fourth grades and Suzanne Stockton for fifth and sixth grades, plus music.
Union Hill Church of God hosts a community pie supper Saturday at 7 p.m. in the old school house. Political candidates are invited to attend and speak. Proceeds fund church improvements and school building repairs, the community social center. Auctioneer Burl Griffith, sheriff of Pontotoc County, will lead the event. Refreshments will be served.
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