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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1971
Page
4
Federal rainmaking efforts near Watonga Fairview and Altus yielded limited rain with two clouds producing precipitation and three more forming but the overall effect unclear. Names listed include EMMITT HAL JOHNSON DOROTHY WEST MC DON ALD TVA SALLEE EMERSON and GE'S DALLAS POST reporting from Ada and Dallas.
A reflective piece recounts a late night phone call from a drunk woman seeking help, leading to a church outreach and a belief in healing through faith. It contrasts judgment of alcoholics with a compassionate Christian response. Oklahoma City AP notes unique press conference by Governor David Hall celebrating educational TV broadcasts from state colleges and universities.
The piece extols an unusually lush August 1971 in Oklahoma with abundant grass and seeds, heavy grapes, full lakes and streams, and vibrant countryside. It urges rural residents and especially women to take drives to enjoy the beauty, noting city travelers also benefit from this seasonal respite and the need to experience nature before autumn busy days arrive.
A home incident shows two men repossessing a stove from Mrs Olson leading to a lawsuit for damages. Courts increasingly sanction punitive damages against rough tactics by creditors, while upholding quick repossession to keep credit costs down, as with cars towed from driveways.
An August total of nineteen accidents was reported after a Wednesday incident in which Robert J. Hoedebec k failed to stop and hit the rear of Willard Karl Bryan’s vehicle in the 700 block of North Mississippi. Municipal Court fines included multiple traffic violations and public drunkenness.
A collection of reflections on small acts of kindness and the value of time. The piece notes how a smile, praise, or a helping hand can brighten a day and lighten burdens, while memory and choosing how to spend time are tied to personal life decisions.
Amid sagging demand across industries, bicycle makers race to fulfill a year’s worth of orders by May as adults fuel a renewed boom. The piece notes students drive recent growth, environmental claims, and the enduring place of bicycles in culture, from education to daily life.
Dr John Densford East Central professor of education was installed as Rotary President for 1971 72 by Past District Governor Harold Harp at Pelagi Hall East Central. The banquet occurred on Thursday August 12 and featured Densford speaking about a recent European trip with slides.
Governor David Hall appointed Tom Pickard of the Stratford Pickard Funeral Home to the State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors for a five year term ending July 1 1977.
Hugh Gregory of Manchester Kentucky weds Stella Louise Choate of Pauls Valley. Floyd Keith Underhill Jr of Ada marries Debra Ann Posey. Jimmy R Jones of Ada weds Margo M Griffis. Alvin Dean Files of Ada weds Swan Kay Price.
Elaine Tena Whetchel is divorced from Donald Allen Whetchel in Climax Colorado a high altitude town at 11320 feet claims the world highest post office.
Tim Bottoms will costar with Maggie Smith in The Widower a London shoot this fall. The film centers on a poignant romance between an older woman and a younger man.
Sen Fred Harris of Oklahoma promotes a new populist approach to challenge George Wallace and seek the Democratic nomination. He will decide by Oct 4 whether to run and plans to enter Florida's March presidential preference primary. Harris argues his approach crosses age and race lines and criticizes Wallace's tactics. He visited Tallahassee and Tampa with talks in Miami upcoming. Harris met with Gov. Askew and Lt. Gov. Adams during the Florida swing.
Thursday night Mr and Mrs Floyd McNeill visited her brother and wife Mr and Mrs Arthur Harber Latta Mrs Daisy Cooper visited her daughter Mrs Lucy Flowers Karla and Keith and Mrs Juanita McNeill Tuesday Recent visitors of Mr and Mrs Richard Norton and children were Mr and Mrs Orvilla Ryhan and son Texas Mr and Mrs Rolland Dennis and son Raiia and Mr and Mrs Albert Norton Plainview Texas Last Saturday night Mr and Mrs Floyd McNeill visited her brothers and wives Edd and Mayme Harber Loyd and Wanelld Harber Emma and Bryan Whitting and Mr and Mrs Milton White and children Sulphur Mr and Mrs Eddy Tabor Arkansas City spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Wilmorene Golden and children Mrs Ruth Wynn visited Mrs Juanita McNeill Tuesday Continued on Page 5
Washington reports the Agriculture Department says the migrant farmworker force fell about 25 percent last year to 196000, as operators replace labor with technology. Hired farm hands dropped four percent to 25 million total. casual workers declined nine percent to 1.1 million, with 40 percent of hired workers casual.
Family members and guests gathered for a Wynn reunion near the Ada area. Attendees from Oklahoma towns including Moore, Ponca City, Oklahoma City, Checotah, McCurtain, Jenks, Eufaula, and others shared songs, visits, and memories. Out of state guests included Bob and Maggie Lou Coffes of Washington, D. C. It was the first time in years the Wynn children reunited, with about 61 people present.
An insect invasion swept Newton Kansas with thousands of crickets and other pests flooding the business district Tuesday night. Spray applied to buildings and sidewalks thinned their numbers. insects were repelled and many killed overnight, according to Harvey County agricultural agent Jack Barnes. The crickets are described as young and of several species, with flies and beetles also present.
Tutte Lemkow the fiddler in the film version of Fiddler on the Roof says he hates heights and shakes with fear during rooftop sequences in the production.
A vintage recipe collection describes making peanut butter cupcakes from creamed mix with flour and milk, bake in cups, and finish with sugar. It also covers a cherry upside down cake with butter sugar base, cake batter topping, baking, and serving warm with whipped cream.
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