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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1976

Page

8

Local Murder Suspect Bound Over For Trial

Michael David O Neal, accused of the June 26 rape and murder of Eunice Ann Johnnie Lucas, waived his preliminary hearing for first degree murder and was bound over for trial on the next felony jury docket set to begin September 22. The case sits in limbo as the death penalty law is blocked. the state Supreme Court reviews retroactivity. Arraignment is scheduled for 10 a.m. tomorrow before District Judge Ron Jones, with O Neal deemed competent to stand trial.

Michael David O'Neal Eunice Ann Johnnie” Lucas O'Neal Meison U. S. Supreme Court Oklahoma

Oklahoma place names reflect history and culture

OSU geographer George O. Carney notes Oklahoma hosts about 1,025 mapped names with diverse origins from Indian languages, French terms, and tales of animals and legends. He cites examples like Bug Tussle, Slapout, Pawhuska, Talihina, and names honoring chiefs such as Lone Wolf and Washunga.

George O. Carney Oklahoma State University Sooner State Carney Osu College of Arts and Sciences Oklahoma Lone Wolf Bushyhead Cloud Chief Gotebo Bowlegs Checotah Geronimo Tecumseh Pocahontas Carmargo Pawhuska Talihina Slapout Beaver County Pushmataha Frogville Choctaw County Pittsburg U.S Carl Albert Flowery Mound

Adan Joins Top Hereford Group

Margaret A. Sandman of Ada has been accepted into membership of the American Hereford Association. The Kansas City based registry notes it has entered about 17 million head into its records since 1881, underscoring its status as the world s largest beef breed registry.

Margaret A. Sandman Ada American Hereford Association The Kansas City

Several County Polling Places To Be Changed

Four polling places in Pontotoc County will be changed for the Aug. 24 primary election. Country Club precinct voters will use Wintersmith Lodge east wing. Ward 4 Precinct 2 moves to the Middle School cafeteria. North Allen precinct voters move from city hall to First United Methodist Church. South Allen voters move from Raney Building to Allen's First Baptist Church.

Pontotoc County Sara McDaniel Country Club Wintersmith Lodge North Allen City Hall First United Methodist Church South Allen Raney Allen First Baptist Church

Local Poodle Still Missing Near Ada

Rancher Jack Clark reports his blond miniature poodle Harry missing after biting him last week 15 miles northwest of Ada. He offered a reward to recover the dog to avoid rabies shots, but calls so far have not related to Harry. Mrs. Clark says they began shots but continue to search with help welcome.

Jack Clark Harry Clark Ada Jack

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