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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1968
Page
4
The piece argues change is constant and rapid in modern society. It cites agriculture shifts, consolidation of rural schools, increased government involvement, media expansion, mobility and technology, pollution concerns, aging populations, and bold ideas like space travel and new work patterns.
A housewife's suit against a soap firm over hair loss led to a rejected in-court shampoo demonstration. Judges require similarity to the original incident, not perfect replication, to keep experiments fair. Other cases show permissible, similar tests and caution against misdirection.
Lawrence Walthouse compares the biblical good shepherd to real sheep seen in Wyoming, contrasting romantic images with harsh realities. He cites Jesus’s claim and the cross, arguing leadership and care amid daily struggles.
The piece argues that farmers and farm youths hold the nation’s best attitudes and that work and knowledge to make land productive will save America. It recalls the Grange movement and dairy disputes, praising farmers’ endurance, humility, and ties to God, land, and progress. It notes challenges like underfinanced farms and poor land, but elevates farm life as essential to future leadership.
Representatives from 17 state colleges met at East Central State College to discuss expanding computer use beyond education. Dr James Danley organized the one day event with Jim Herdon as co organizer. Main speaker was Dr Edward Brandt of the University of Oklahoma Medical Center.
A fragment describes love song troubadours whose term inventor reflected singers who improvised stories about imaginary people. It notes a woman’s neat packing skills and a result of collecting in full after fitting items with room to spare.
By Mrs Kit Thomas Mr and Mrs Elvin Tigner of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Calvin Grace Sunday. Mrs Calvin Grace spent time with Mrs Cal Acord and Mrs Bob Mayberry Friday afternoon. Visitors included Mrs Barbara Casidy and Mrs Garvin Glover with Mrs Calvin Grace Monday morning. The McWhorter family and Judy spent a week with Charley Murphy in Memphis. Charley attends Bible college. James Green Michael and Ronald Green of McAlester visited Sidney Green Shirley and Phyllis Saturday night. Miss Rita Swarb spent Saturday.
Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Kit Thomas, Kit and Paul Saturday, were Mr. and Mrs. Elvan Henslee, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Emde and Bobby Millican. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Emde and Mr. and Mrs. Kit Thomas made a business trip to Oklahoma City Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Millican, Ada, visited Mr. and Mrs. Kit Thomas, Kit and Paul Tuesday.
Neighbors honored Mrs. Jess Bettis with a surprise party. Mrs. Calvin Grace baked the cake. Guests sang Happy Birthday and enjoyed cake and coffee. Attendees included Mrs. Sam McCracken, Mrs. Inez Casidy, Mrs. Bob Casidy, Mrs. H272 Jamar, Karla, Dena, Mrs. Betty Gerth, and Joni.
Short classified listing notes items for sale trade or rent with contact number 332 4433.
A collage of quips, proverbs, and humorous reflections on life, aging, honesty, and social quirks. The notes mix light jokes about taxes, fashion, and technology with thoughtful lines on reputation, advice, and human frailty.
Classified notice invites readers to buy, sell, trade or rent items with contact at 332-4433. The short alert mirrors typical local classifieds seen in community pages.
Johnny Lee Henry of Tulsa weds Betty Jo Taylor of Ada. Larry Young of Okmulgee marries Nancy Mayberry of Ada. Eugene D. Lowe of Holdenville wed JoAnn Fixico of Holdenville. Larry Wayne Walsh of Roff ties with Pamela Lynn Smith of Roff. Dennis Wayne Mullings of Maud weds Lou Ellen Bland of Maud.
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