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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1972
Page
8
President Nixon moves from caution to confidence ahead of the November election. He frames a broad appeal to voters including the young, touting a four-year agenda, while avoiding direct reference to Senator McGovern by name.
Washington reports McGovern’s presidential bid gaining momentum with a four state swing through Pennsylvania Texas Illinois and Minnesota. Fundraising climbs to about 9 060 mail pieces daily with donations near 30 dollars each. Campaign officials aim to spend over six million on radio and TV before election day and plan network ads in late September. Despite polls showing Nixon ahead by 23 to 26 points, aides say momentum and money are improving.
Architect Edward C. Doty opens a residential design firm in Ada with an office at 117 N Broad way Suite F. Doty, formerly with Ray James & Associates, was licensed last February and has about 6% years of experience. He grew up in Bristow, Oklahoma, studied at Oklahoma State University 1961 to 1964 and the University of Tulsa. He is active in the Jaycees and a St Joseph's Church member.
A 17 year old Indian student suspended for wearing long hair to honor religious beliefs was ordered reinstated in Ignacio Colorado high school. The Civil Rights Commission ruled the long hair regulation unnecessary for students health and safety and that the application forms violated students rights. Delos Howell from the Southern Ute Indian Reservation sparked the case when suspended last April for his hair.
Roff and Pickett Schools announce lunch price policies and income based scales to aid eligibility. Forms will be sent home. information remains confidential to determine eligibility.
All ten children of Mr. and Mrs. George Sims of Ahloso gathered at Wintersmith Park in Ada for a family reunion. Attendees included numerous relatives from Oklahoma and nearby states, with photographs and introductions to the youngest generation. Shannon Kel White celebrated her fourth birthday at the event.
Lewiston Maine AP report notes Farmer’s Almanac editor Ray Geiger says views shift as women gain equality. The 156 year old publication remains playful about women while acknowledging progress. Geiger cites studies showing equal intelligence and women as major consumer spenders in the United States.
Thirteen were present at the Friday noon luncheon of the Carter-Humble Annuitant Club at the Aldridge Building. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Mills Olen Sneed Ada Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hopper Pickett Mr. and Mrs. Guy Crosson Ahloso Mr. and Mrs. Harry Willis Konawa and Mr. and Mrs. Merl Osborn Stonewall. Two guests, Mrs. Florence Davis Wewoka and Mrs. Myrtle Black Coleman, attended with Mr. and Mrs. Willis. The next meeting date will be announced in the newspapers.
A concise schedule lists bookmobile stops with times and locations: Nebo 9 to 9 45, Dougherty 10 15 to 11 15, Joy 1 to 2, Gene Autry 3 30 to 4 30.
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