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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1973
Page
4
The article reflects on changing times as shortages reemerge with energy and heating fuels like butane and propane posing a risk to rural homes. It contrasts modern abundance with memories of prior wars and fireplace kitchens, noting how time has turned luxuries into necessities and urging prudence in fuel use.
A farmer suits a pipeline company after crude oil leaks from a buried line, killing Watsons sheep. The court orders compensation for the dead sheep, citing failure to exercise reasonable care. Other cases note gas and pipe lines on property and duties of residents and farmers to avoid harm.
A satirical column laments scarce baling wire and the quirks of hot July heat. It muses on perspiration affecting climate, Gilbert and Sullivan references, and the odd fate of baling wire once ubiquitous but now tightly controlled. The piece blends humor with social commentary on supply lines and cultural habits.
Remington Arms Company reports second quarter 1973 sales of 40.7 million, up 17 percent from 34.7 million in 1972. First half 1973 sales total 79.9 million, nine percent ahead of 73.0 million prior year. Q2 earnings are 0.50 per share, up 52 percent from 0.33.
A local ecumenical coffee house named The Source described as a place of fellowship and outreach faced rejection from the town's council of churches due to fears it would attract alcoholics and "wrong kinds of people." The piece contrasts this with Jesus' ministry to sinners and urges a redemptive rather than punitive gospel approach while listing many local visitors and community updates.
LATTA visitors included Lonnda Henson Billie Celia Heath and April from Oklahoma City. Millicans Garretts and Celia Kay Henson joined others visiting Rocky Ford Colorado plans. Several families hosted or traveled between Enid Hugo Buless Thousand Oaks and Las Cruces for small gatherings and regional events.
A church wedding shower was held Friday night in the dining hall to honor Terry Shortes and Debbie Eaves who will wed on September 1. Guests included Frank Lewis and many family friends and church members who contributed gifts, cake, punch, and decorations.
Mothers and children enjoyed an outing at Wintersmith Park with many named families and relatives from Louisiana and nearby towns. Local visits followed, attendance at a Miller family reunion, church activities, and notes on hospital intensive care and upcoming meetings.
Three obituary notices report deaths of EFTON LEE EDWARDS aged 78 from Ada on Aug 16, W E WILLIAMSON aged 82 from Stratford on Aug 17, and LULA S JACKSON aged 81 from Stratford on Aug 16. Each notice lists the corresponding funeral home: Cri swell, Pickard, and Pickard respectively.
The Ada Roadrunners restructured club elected Sue Braddy president Kenneth Hond vice president David Short secretary treasurer and Terry Files reporter at its first meeting attended by about 50 enthusiasts. Membership fee is 12 dollars funds will sponsor races and cycle events. next meeting set for Thursday August 22.
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