Scenic rivers plan prompts caution in Ada region
The Ada News urges residents along Blue and Pennington rivers to consider a cooperative water program to protect streams, noting the Parker Reservoir as a potential municipal source. The piece jokes that drought may push ranchers toward camels, warns of grassland fires, and complains about cluttered farm storage broadening the tone with local color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue
Pennington
Parker
Muddy Bogg Bey
Conservancy District
Oklahoma
Ada
Roff
The Motorcycle Helmet Debate In Constitutional Terms
The article surveys state helmet laws as a constitutional clash between individual liberty and public safety. Courts split, with some deeming helmet mandates unconstitutional while others justify them to protect the rider and reduce public burden. It notes most motorcycle deaths involve head injuries and cites police power in public health.
Center Extension Hobbies Take Center Stage at August Meeting
The Center Extension held its August meeting in the Center Community Building with Mrs. John Mosier presiding. Devotional by Mrs. R. L. Klepper focused on God's Help. Members discussed hobbies. Lillian Clark demonstrated flower arranging. Sharon McDonald taught bag making for laundering nylon hosiery. Plans for fair exhibits and the Country Store were set, and Latricia Lackey and others attended, aiming to finish plans by early September after returning from Temple, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center
Center Cormunity
John Mosier
R. L. Klepper
Lillian Clark
Sharon McDonald
Latricia Lackey
Temple
Tex
Millage McDonald
C. Grindstafé
Questioning Abraham Sacrifice in Ancient Canaan
The essay contrasts Abraham's near sacrifice of Isaac with modern views, explaining that in ancient Canaan human sacrifice was seen as devotion. It highlights Abraham's realization that God does not desire human offering and notes later biblical teaching that God prefers a contrite heart over burnt offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham
Christ
Canaan
Ater
Isaac
Mal
Gailey Hosting Round of Visitors Around County
In Ada area J W Law home welcomed Cecil Hughes Gailey and many relatives and friends including Jewel Nessel Bobby Dryden Ruby Dryden Pennington and Latricia Isaacs. Several families from Byars Stratford and Midwest City visited during the weekend and weekend guests included Glenn Patton and Gregg Patton among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Law
Cecil Hughes
Gailey
Jewell Nessel
Bobby
Frank Dryden
Ruby Dryden
Milo Pennington
Donnie Pennington
Juanita Rowe
Florece Tsanavs
Damon
Latricia
Lavonda Isaacs
Johnna Kay
Gregg Patton
Troy Miller
Pod Law
Robin
Max Law
Gregg
Dorothy Nessel
Houston Muncy
Zona Arthur
Annie Hughes
Byars
Irene Klutts
Sue McGalliard
Jana, Chickasha
Rith Magar
Ada
Lottie Bradley
Vaness
Ruth Magar
Jana
Jehn Stratford
Grin Clay
Broken Bow
George Buin
Peggy J. A. Patton
Oklahoma City
Young
Bains
Flo
Retiee Isaacs
Doyne Isaacs
Grady Gary
Temple
Connie Smith
Ashland
Land Family
City
Calif
Gwindle
and Miller
Robert
Tammy
Dennis
Smith
Stratford
Hawaii
Ada area social notes list long weekend visits
Local residents share a weekend of visits with relatives and friends across Ada and nearby towns. Among those mentioned are Condren Tuttle Johnson Clifton Man tooth and families, Drydens, McGalliards, Klutts, Meads, Bevens, and many others as they travel to Lawton Pauls Valley Weleetka Eureka Springs and Sulphur for gatherings and worship.
Senate Bills Move To End Choctaw Federal Support
The Senate Interior Committee approved a bill to repeal the 1959 Choctaw termination law. If not sent to President Nixon by August 26, the law would end federal support for individuals and the tribe. The House already approved, with little opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Interior Committee
Oklahoma
Senate
Nixon
House
Fred R. Harris
D-Okla
Bureau of Indian Affairs
White House
Senator Ervin leads bid to keep women protection laws
Senator Sam J. Ervin Jr of North Carolina backs a House amendment but introduces a substitute to preserve laws that protect women. He argues the House proposal could invalidate federal and state protections, including draft exemptions for women and labor safeguards. The Senate Judiciary Committee will hear experts before any action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sam J. Ervin Jr
House
North Carolina
Democrat
Falso
Senate
Congress
Ion
Ervin
Senate Judiciary Committee
Mike Mansfield
D-Mont
Judiciary Committee
Mansfield
Troduce
Sion
Strayed from the Herd Mental Poise and Silence
A reflective poem advises curbing resentment and keeping silence when wronged. It emphasizes mental balance and tranquil mindset as a vital lifelong mastery against anger, deceit, or threats, urging restraint and poise in conflict or danger.
Disposal sale listed by Oklahoma City family
Mrs Henry Tinsley and family of Oklahoma City held a weekend disposal sale of household goods, offering items from their home. The event is documented as a local household sale with visible signage and typical pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Tinsley
Oklahoma City
Stonewall Woman Fends Off Snake and Softball Win
Mrs. John Davis of Harden City found a 2.2 foot snake under her car in Stonewall and a bystander killed it with a rake. In sports, Stonewall’s softball team beat Roff 14 to 13 with Joyce Griffin a home run and multiple players earning doubles and a triple. Also, Dewayne Ernest Cushman was born Aug 14 at Valley View Hospital with Stonewall grandparents listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Tucker
Louise Blevins
Pauls Valley Hospital
Audrey Wilkerson
Pauls Valley
Tommy Damron
Ewood
Robert Prater, Moore
Joyce Dalton
Carl Vinson
Dan Oklahoma
Norma Qualls
John Davis
Harden City
Stonewall
Bill Mathis
Roff_ Fri
Joyce Griffin
Keel ‘Mathis
Lou Bryan
Keel Mathis
Wanda Whiler
Mary Harlin
Don Cushman
Ada
Dewayne Ernest
Valley View Hospital
P. W. Whittington
R. Cushman
Ravan Family Reunion Brings Kin Across States
The Charley A. Ravan family held a two day reunion at Lake Murray with relatives from Oklahoma Texas Arizona California and Arkansas. Attendees included W. M. Stutte Winford Stutte Nova Ravan Lawrence A. Stutte Clarita Gene Latham Donald Luster Wiley Hacker Lee Kirk Ruby Jan Higginbotham Randall Johnson Fred Luster Wapanucka Jack Henniman and Glenda Files from Konawa Coleman Tishomingo Coalgate and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley A. Ravan
Lake Murray
Oklahoma
Texas
Arizona
California
Arkansas
W. M. Stutte
Winford Stutte
Nova Ravan
Coalgate
Lawrence A. Stutte
Clarita
Gene Latham
Donald Luster
Wiley Hacker
Tishomingo
Lee Kirk
Ruby
Jan Higginbotham
Randall Johnson
Coleman
Fred Luster
Wapanucka
Jack Henniman
Glenda Files
Konawa
City water deemed safe after typhoid cases reported
Manager Jim Cook told the City Council after an Ada citizen contracted typhoid fever last week the health department ran extra water tests. Results showed the water free of contamination. Sanitarian Bill Price said the department continues searching for the source while Terry Middlesworth, East Central football trainer, had traveled across much of the state before illness onset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Jim Cook
Ada
Health Department
Bill Price
Sanitarian
Terry Middlesworth
East Central
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ADA Times-Democrat
W. B. Little
Don Cook
Ivery
News Publishing and Printing Co
Ada Weekly Democrat
Pontutee County Enterprise
Ada Stam Democrat
Ada Evening News
Bontotee
Pontotoc
Orlakonke
Sunkey
Florence Isaacs
Robin Law
Elma Law
Zana Arthur
Pat Stone
Ercy Owenby
Stortford
Levelland
Linda Adkins
Larry Nessel
Wichita Falls
Joan Wood
Gary Give
Delbert Tucker
Oliver
Hoagie Veiln
Rance Tuck
Togo Wood
Howard Dorgan Jr
Purcell
Gary Oliver
Bill Oliver
Gray
Mark
Clark
Michelle
Preston
Melissa Gray
Harvill
Midwest City
Taema Tanane Tinenan
Lavonda
Betty My
Bell
Florence
Mel
Falls
Hasley
Carl
Laura
Yu Creek
Bill Denton
Ian
Adalind Apance
Ceci Speanes
Ruthford, Tenn
R. C. Isaacs
Ella Emerson
Enid
Los
Angeles
Jimmy Riddies
Floyd
Ardmore
Thomas
Mays
Vey Jeters
Caren and
Dian
Pag Garrett
Mrs
Hansel Burk
T. L. Smith
Luther Moss
Famil
Jim Nunl
Konawa Seminole
Paul
Billy
Edmond
Kelly
Herman Jurday
Nunnelley
Carl Watts
Vernie Whitten
Harve Alburge
Towa
Delbert McDonald
Charlie Sanders
Cedar Vale
Kan
Birs
Alvin Jones
Johnnie Tucker
Bartlesville
Rance Tucker
Ray Eppler
Moore
Robert Sanders
Oepanan City
Augunday
Allen
Alten Rance Tucker
Holnate
Dennis Cook
Odessa West
Ollie Hall
Brinson
Rena Heltzel
Preston Harvill
Effie Turner
H.C. Lang
Ruth
Alfred Fenning
Beavers
Rinehart
Harl Legg
Flossie Riley
Stockton
Jim Smith
Fort Hood
Vadie Shats‘well
Lester Bohannon
Garland
Mae Edwards
Mington
Sherry Hayes
Sen
Ed Dorgan
Lenora Mosely
Joan Wood and
Sherry Eaves
Johnnie T Baum
Johnnie Baum
Ray Magar
Mary Laseman
Leon Condren
Brenda Tuttle
Clay Johnson
Fred Clifton
Andj
Bill Williams
Alvin Mantooth
Maysville
Gwa
Connie Mantooth
Lawton
Raymond Laseman
Wayne Penningon
Bobbi
Anthony
Penny
Shane
Donnie
Six Flags
Wayne Pennington
Farmily
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Lee Roy Jones
Dale Cook
Konda
Eureka Springs, Ark
Arnold Bryant
W. L. Rohrbaugh
Town Park
Wayne Mead
Joe Moore
Louisville, Ky
C. A. Russell
Bill Russell
Detroit
Mich
Ethel Alexander
McAlester
Charles Russell
Jenks
Cora Ma| Jone
Dallas
Herman Roark
JA. E. Craft
Oney Bush
Phoenix, Ariz
Harold Davis
C. W. Thacker
Georgie
Essie Eubank
Duncan
Clareta Gray
Eunice Isaacs
Walter Watson
Ter
Fred Gray
Walter
Ralph
St. Louis
Lake Eufaula
Isig
Latrivia
Bloomington
Ind
J. T. Lenkford
Tahlequah
Florence Tsaacs
Esther
Roger
Baptist “Memorial ‘Hospital
Elmer Moore
Jalley View Hospital
Cecil Huckeby
Eddie Huckeby
Poteau
Denis Huckeby
T. Jones
Frank Chiles
Houston
Tez
A. B. Kidwell
Vernon’ Gray
Vickie
Effie
Rodney
Steven
Turmer
Cloyce Finney
Leon Sanders l
Hollydale
Jess Saunders
Guy Stephens
Ruby Tedgen
Connie Nelson
Coletta Mathis
Ravan
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