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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1973
Page
4
The piece argues for recognizing minority groups such as the Sierra Club as influential but properly functioning actors within democracy. It notes that small, dedicated groups can drive change through organized effort, funding, and persistent advocacy, even when in the minority.
The text argues that personal uniqueness comes from God and should not blur the divine image. It cites Romans 12 2 to urge transformation and nonconformity while highlighting diverse gifts in the early church. Individuals should offer their gifts to God as gratitude and to serve fellow Christians.
The notice warns swimmers and boaters to avoid ponds during storms and when spillways flow. It emphasizes farm ponds are hazards to small children and that boats may float if swamped or capsized.
A devout couple seeking to adopt a baby boy faced a judge who ruled their lack of belief in a Supreme Being did not disqualify them. The court upheld that it would be unconstitutional to require belief in God to adopt a child. The judge noted the First Amendment requires neutrality between religion and non-religion.
The writer recalls hollyhocks castor beans canvas and elephant ears as childhood favorites and contemplates a nostalgic spring planting of a hundred feet. He notes a cultural shift toward humor and self critique while touching on adoption law emphasizing stable early environments and matching religious affiliations when possible.
Mrs Ethel Reed and sister Mrs Lara Miller visit sister Mrs Bessie Scarberry at Valley View Hospital. Daphine Jones sustains broken leg and is also a patient there. A Ross Baptist dinner draws about 25 attendees. Numerous local visits and a baby shower hosted by Methodist Church and Roff Extension Homemakers for Mrs Christy Anderson with many attendees and gifts listed.
Households choosing purchase requirements will receive food stamps by mail starting November 1 1973. Post office buyers must show identification and prepay purchase amounts. Stamps come in $30 $10 $3 and $2 books with $5 $2 and 50 cent coupons.
Multiple residents and families from Konawa Ada Shawnee and Byars visited friends and relatives across the region. The record lists numerous visits to the Wood and Law households along with travels to Oklahoma City Durant and Lake Eufaula.
Local residents from Union Hill and surrounding areas are listed visiting relatives, attending 4 H banquets, booster club pie suppers, nursing home calls, church services, family gatherings, and birthdays across Ada Fitzhugh Galey and nearby towns with multiple households named. The piece records extensive social notes and upcoming club meeting.
Five individuals are listed with ages and residences. Jennie Smith of Francis died Oct 29, funeral arrangements through Smith Funeral Home. Bryan H Stover of Coal Gate died Oct 28, service by Jim Epperson Funeral Service. Fred R Foster of Ada died Oct 29, funeral through Smith Funeral Home. Juanita Walker of Allen died Oct 31. Mildred Grace Madden of Stonewall died Oct 31, Smith Funeral Home listed.
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