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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1968
Page
4
The piece argues officials are essential to basketball and other sports while condemning abuse by fans and parents. It stresses learning to lose with grace, respecting authority, and avoiding excuses. It cites a football incident where a father assaulted officials, highlighting shame and impact on players.
A reflective piece on home construction highlighting the costly, collaborative process involving architects engineers lawyers and unions. It contrasts the ideal thorough approach with the impractical shortcuts and recalls childhood tree houses showing pride in lasting craft and design.
A preacher argues that material desires resemble fancy pastry: enticing yet unsatisfying and caloric. He cites Jesus feeding five thousand to show true nourishment comes from the spirit, not bread alone, and warns that people still chase empty goodies instead of the bread of life.
This piece argues motorist liability in child dart-out crashes is not automatic. It stresses heightened caution when children are present or expected, citing signs and events like a ball in the street. It notes that while slowing traffic reduces harm, cars still kill thousands annually.
American actress Shirley Knight will perform at Bristol Old Vic in And People All Around about Mississippi civil rights workers deaths. She then appears in London in Ive Seen You Cut Lemons a two role autobiographical piece by Ted Allan.
A reflective line notes that a structure gains value when builders take pride and when a home and its inhabitants support each other, emphasizing shared purpose and care.
A new book titled Flowers for Your Church by Adelaide B. Wilson and Lois Wilson from William Morrow & Co. offers ideas for decorating church vestibules meeting rooms and tables for dinners and planning church gardens. It covers all seasons and occasions in the Christian calendar.
The United States population was 100 million in 1915 and rose to 150 million by 1950, signaling rapid postwar demographic expansion.
Around the County notes Mr. and Mrs. Roy Glasgow visiting his mother Mrs. Arkie Glasgow at his sister Mrs. Jerry Mustain home. They also visited Mrs. Oletha Bauchillon and dined with Capt and Mrs Paul Her bold Paul Lisa and Leslie of Lawton. Casey Glasgow heard Monday from her niece Mrs. Audrey Irving Chicago that her sister Mrs Minnie Hansen St Petersburg Fla is hospitalized and scheduled for surgery.
A Friday night ceremony at Vaness named Elaine Farmer 1967 68 basketball queen while Marvin Tarron from the boys team was crowned king.
The county health nurse from the Health Clinic will visit Vanoss School on Thursday. Vanoss faces Davis in a Big Eight Conference game Friday at 7 p.m. F.F.A and F.H.A meet this Tuesday. Vanoss hosts Elmore City Tuesday at 7 p.m. Vanoss vs Stratford Thursday at 7 p.m. Vanoss plays Pernell Friday at 7 p.m. Vocational Education officers from OU and State visit Monday to take pictures and slides.
Mrs Beulah Briggs visited her parents Mr and Mrs W L McKinley on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Marvin Briggs visited Rev and Mrs Robert Brown along with Susan Roger and Ricky in Stratford Friday night. Mr and Mrs Harold Smalley visited Ada Friday morning. Bobby Briggs spent Friday afternoon with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Marvin Briggs. His dad and brother Bill and Billy Briggs from Ada picked him up later. Pvt Howard Briggs stationed Ft Ord California called his parents Sunday. Howard said he had been to Monterey Bay Beach that day.
Airman Wayne Walker was home at Sheppard AFB Wichita Falls Texas for the weekend. Mr and Mrs Don Walker and family of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Johnny Walker of Ada spent the weekend with their mother Mrs Essie Walker and Jerry.
Dale Miller enrolled at East Central this semester and is employed by K R Conoco in Ada.
Mr and Mrs Frank Dunlap and family of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Clifford Miller Friday. Cynthia Dunlap of Ada spent Friday night with her grandparents the Millers. The Millers had dinner with Mr and Mrs Pat Crawford of Wynnewood on Wednesday. Mrs Crawford and Mrs Miller visited sister Mrs Ina Hensley of Elmore City.
Mr and Mrs Andy Murray and family hosted dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs Steve Jones and family in Ada. The Murray home also welcomed Mr and Mrs Tommie Farmer and son Jeffery Lynn from Union Hill Sunday night. Lewis Daniels of Ada visited the Murray household on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Glen Holland and family of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Ezra Holland.
Mr and Mrs Boney Cantrell and Cindy spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs O L Anderson in Tishomingo Mrs Marie Cantrell had dinner with her sister and family Mrs Margie Bickert in Ada recently
Ed Roundtree and Mr and Mrs Leonard Kimes and family of Shawnee had dinner with Mr and Mrs L G Hooser Sunday. Janis attended the ball games at Vanoss last week.
Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Moore of Ada had dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Rocky Kinsey Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Scott, Ada, also dined with the Kinseys. Faith Cruse of Stratford spent Monday night with Anita McCullar.
Mrs Geneva McCullar Anita and Faith Cruse of Stratford attended the 4-H electric contest at Latta School Monday night. Other locals from Vanoss included Mr and Mrs Joe Walker and Delvin and Kay Slaughter.
The Rev and Mrs Royce Packard and family from Spencer spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Auti McCullar for dinner.
Mr and Mrs Homer Barnes of Stonewall hosted Lonnie Barnes relatives Friday night. Pfc and Mrs Russell ODell of Killeen Texas spent the weekend with Lonnie Barnes and MrsODell will stay for an extended visit. Danny Hoover of Ada had dinner with Lonnie Barnes on Sunday. Dexter Bailey and Mrs Bailey from Ada visited Mr. and Mrs Ann Bradley Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Morris and children of Midwest City shared a meal with Mrs. Florence Brewington of Stratford and Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Penrod of Ada along with Mr. and Mrs. Eules Jones.
Visiting Mrs Rosa Burkhart over the weekend were her son and family Mr and Mrs Joe Burkhart and daughter Gayle Chandler. Mrs Ella Jo Price Ada had dinner with her sister Mrs Rosa Burkhart Monday. Mr and Mrs J R Martin visited his brother and wife Mr and Mrs Jess Martin Friday.
Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Daniels included his brother and wife Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Daniels of Byng and Mrs. Laura Matthews of Ada, a sister of Mrs. Daniels. R. C. Daniels predicted a drought as no rain has fallen in three days.
Mrs A W Mensay and her daughter Mrs David Hays of Ada spent Saturday at Sulphur visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Bob Woods. Mrs Woods is a patient in Arbuckle Hospital. Thanks to Mrs Maggie Sawy ers for her renewal to the WEEKLY.
Ada couple Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hunter visited Mrs. Maggie Sawyers to share the death news of her step-grandson Marine Pfe. Dennis Day, who served in Vietnam and was the grandson of the late Fred Sawyers of Stonewall.
Visiting the Rev and Mrs David Frye over the weekend were Mrs Billie Everett and Louis Everett plus Kenny Short all of Durant. Sunday morning a quartet including Everett Short Bruce Frye and Daryl Harrison with Mrs Everett provided the special music at First Baptist Church of Stonewall.
Mr and Mrs James Hall are visiting Longview Texas this week with her daughter and family The daughter recently had a checkup at Scott White Clinic Temple Texas
Mr and Mrs Lee Romine of California and Mr and Mrs Norbie Romine of Tupelo visited their parents Mr and Mrs Dave Romine this week completing a family gathering with relatives in Mississippi.
The Rev. Wayne Strange and his family from Atoka attended Nazrene Church Sunday where he preached both services. Nineteen people were present at the Sunday morning service.
Mrs Anna Logan and her granddaughter from Fittstown visited Rev and Mrs Steve Lilley on Friday. Mrs Flenora Pierce called on Mrs Bertie Lilley the same day.
Mr. Rufus Killian and Mrs. Emma Kethherside attended church at the Nazrene Church Sunday.
Mrs Ada Crow signs renewal to continue support for the Weekly. The note credits her ongoing loyalty and contribution to the publication's continuity.
Mrs Marvin Clay and Marcia visited Mr and Mrs Junior Willoughby in Center Monday night. Mr and Mrs Rocky Kinsey visited Mr and Mrs Bob Aikens in Sulphur Monday.
Mr and Mrs Chester Treas and son Mark of Texarkana Texas visited Mr and Mrs J W Treas for Sunday dinner. Mr and Mrs Mike Ganus of Ada also joined. Will Taylor of Ada, a former Stonewall resident, has been hospitalized.
Mrs. Sy bil Crow of Coalgate is staying with her sister in law. Mrs. J. R. Martin and Mrs. Howard Ganns visited Mrs. R. C. Daniels on Tuesday. Daniels has recently been in the hospital.
Mrs Davie Byrd has been discharged from Valley View Hospital after a stay. Her daughter Mrs Lovelis of Carlsbad New Mexico has been with her for two weeks.
Mrs Mary Lou Carlile and her daughters Teddy and Debbie from Stratford spent the weekend with her sister and husband Mr and Mrs Jess Roan. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Ben Roan of Savanna and Chris Roan, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Roan of Ada. Chris arrived Thursday and stayed until Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Claud Cooper visited Lula relatives including Mr and Mrs David Brooks and her brother Paul Harbin in Ada. They spent Tuesday at Lula visiting his sister and husband Paul and Ben Johnson and friends at the Lulu Store with Knox Sweatt.
Mrs. Alvin Mantooth of Stratford, sister of R. O. Lee and Lowell Laseman, entered Lind say Memorial Hospital on Wednesday. She had surgery the following Tuesday as her brothers and Mrs. Raymond Laseman visit daily.
Visiting Mrs. Clay Johnson last week were her son Corbin Johnson and family from Houston Texas a daughter-in-law Mrs Leon Condren and family from Tuttle and Paul Harris with Kenny from Philadelphia Tennessee. Harris traveled to Fort Worth for the fat stock show. Corbin Johnson and family attended funeral services for Mrs Johnson’s father in Ardmore recently, with Mrs Clay Johnson and Condren also in attendance.
Mrs. Bessie Taylor left for Oklahoma City on Sunday then boarded a bus to Virginia. She will visit her daughter and son in law Cpl. and Mrs. Vestil Stiles.
Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Nettie Hodges and Phyllis Ann included Mr. and Mrs. Amos Summers Jim Dewayne Donna and Rickey Miss Kay Deaton Mary Ann Jordan Ada and Ada. The youths attended Oak Avenue Baptist Church Sunday night. Mrs. Tully Dial visited relatives and her doctor in Oklahoma City the past week.
Roff women attended the Ex tension Homemakers Council meeting Tuesday at the OSU Extension Center. Mrs. Alvin Powell Mrs. Raymond Laseman Mrs. Ralph Burleson Mrs. Beulah Hathaway and Mrs. Marjorie Soutee joined the session as Hart Club members.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Lase man returned from a trip to Texas on Thursday They attended funeral services in Gainesville for a cousin Mrs Andrew Jackson Gibson in Fort Worth on Wednesday
Visiting Mrs. Lula Knighten and Donna Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Willy Knighten, Billy, Donietta, and J. D. Wilson Sr. with Angelia. Joe Phillips, Don Knighten, and Bobby Millican family members joined events in Konawa and nearby homes, with multiple visits to Cloyce Finney and others over the weekend.
Visiting Joe Phillips hosted Bur Loman David Parker C B Soward Carolyn Hammond Don Roberts and Phil Sowards all of Ada. Joe Phillips visited Mr and Mrs Bob Stokes Allen Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Paul Raney and Rickey visited Mr and Mrs Dave Gray Sunday. The item notes the call as a social visit and mentions no other details.
Poem recalls a mother’s worn Bible as a cherished family heirloom. The speaker recalls memories of the mother by the fireside reading the Bible, tears in her eyes, and the promise that the Bible will guide them home to a blessed tomorrow. The piece brushes themes of love, faith, and reunion beyond the grave.
A sequence of light aphorisms and humorous exchanges about marriage work life sports and neighbors. The quotes pivot on married life vanity and daily routines with a comic twist on truth and perception. The brief snippets resemble a column of jokes rather than a report.
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