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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1966
Page
4
A devotional comparing thieves in modern life to biblical theft. It cites Exodus and Amos, identifying thieves from petty embezzlement to deceptive sales and inflated prices. The piece argues that subtle, everyday dishonesty violates God's will, urging self-examination of personal integrity.
The Ada Weekly News editorial highlights hunting season preparations and wildlife gains across Oklahoma. It notes rising deer populations, expansion of species such as wild turkeys and pheasants, and experimental introductions of elk and antelope. It urges hunters to respect landowners, fences, gates, and privacy to sustain hunting access and populations for future seasons.
The article notes the sorghum midge as a fragile orange larva that destroys developing seeds. When in large numbers, growers may use Endrin, Toxaphene, Sevin, and Trithion for control. It also mentions conservation bills in Congress, a National Scenic Rivers System proposal, and references to using wood ashes as a salt substitute by some African tribes.
Stonewall voters pass a 246000 bond by more than six to one to build an iron removal plant and 100000 gallon clear well. The plan includes replacing old distribution lines and installing water meters. Stonewall's water from Union Valley wells has high iron content.
A highway legend from Seminole to Wolf tells of a deadly honeymoon crash and a crimson stain, then a widow's vigil. Local resident TA Brown debunks the tale, stating the marks came from an oilfield paint crew painting company equipment in spring 1956, not a fatal accident.
The Ten per cent more pigs were produced in the first half of 1967 than the previous year, with Ardmore chosen as SODA headquarters. Jim J. Grey named fulltime paid director. Hog prices have boosted farmer expansion, with live hog value tying to 18 bushels of corn. The hog-corn ratio in July hovered near 18 to 1, signaling potential further breeding increases despite possible price dips.
Lawrence Christian son of Mr and Mrs C A Christian north of Ada recently completed a two weeks training program in IBM computer data processing and analysis in Oklahoma City He is a 1959 graduate of Byne College and chemical engineering at OSU now a research assistant at the Stillwater Department of Urban Development The department provides updated information for solving urban problems and historical records of development Mrs Christian Bonnie works at Hearthstone Nursing Home Stillwater They have two children Cecilia and Lawrence Jr A brother Michael Christian 1985 Byng graduate attends OSU planning to major in Physics more as the site of SODA justice headquarters The meeting was held in Sulphur Gigaux instructed to form a slate consisting of an director office manager and secretary The meeting attendees included Ada Ardmore Sulphur Coalgate Aloha Tishomingo Wynnewood Pauls Valley Dougherty Magill and Gene Autry
The municipal water and hydroelectric project began in February 1963 with a $21.2 million budget. The earthen dam will be 8.3 feet long and 120 feet high, with a west bank intake tower housing a 48 inch low flow line and a 24 inch line for future needs. The dam will store 465,800 acre feet of water, initially covering 3,800 acres, with a possible rise of five feet and expansion to 5,000 acres.
Sheriff Burl Griffin and deputies seized a large collection of allegedly stolen items on Saturday from houses across four to five counties. Two men, a 52 year old Konawa resident and a 60 year old former Adan, are in the county jail awaiting charges Monday. Officers obtained a search warrant and recovered luggage, electrical fans, fishing gear, a camera, tools, tackle boxes, and more. The men admitted selling guns, chain saws, and televisions in Lawton and Chickasha and are said to be wanted in Cartee, Lave counties and possibly Hughes, Seminole, and Grady counties. News Want Ads dial FE 24433.
The text argues that repeated rains in August boost cattle grazing and pasture, possibly saving Pontotoc County ranchers. It highlights Stratford region as a model for fruit and truck crop potential, notes county courthouse improvements, and urges long term planning and school safety responsibilities as children return to school.
A humor filled collage ends with a plea to stop the downpour and let the sun return. It weaves biblical parody about floods with jests on aging, marriage, work, and everyday misadventures. The piece blends weather woes with light quips about modern life and media.
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