Mullins Dies Dec 21 in Vietnam
Staff Sergeant William D. Mullins, 35, former county resident, died December 21 in Vietnam when a patrol boat capsized during an ambush move in the Mekong Delta. Born in the county and a Ada High School alumnus, he served in the Army since Korea. Survived by mother Mrs. Arthur Mullins of Modesto California, two brothers and four sisters. Buried with full military honors January 4 at Lakewood Cemetery in Modesto.
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William D. Mullins
Vietnam
Mullins
Mekong Delta
Sgt. Mullins
Ada
Ada High School
Korea
Arthur Mullins
Modesto
Calif
Lakewood
Local Man Trains For Berets By DON COOK
Roger Thompson, 21, Ada High graduate, is home on leave and among the few Green Berets in the area. The article details selection, training at Ft Benning and Ft Bragg, parachute jumps, cross-training, and his future in Vietnam as part of a 12-man team with medical and combat specialties.
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Don Cook
Roger Thompson
Ada
N. J. Thompson
Route 4
Eisenhower
Kennedy
Thompson
Regular Army
Green Berets
Ft. Benning
Ft Bragg
N. C
Vietnam
Ft. Bragg
Army
Ft. Sam Houston
Tex
Two City Employees Retire as Three Appointments Made
Two veteran city employees retired last week and replacements were named. Mrs. Flossie Roberts retired as chief clerk in the Water Department. Donald Bowers named as her replacement. Burl Oliver retires as street superintendent. Tommie Cooper named as assistant street superintendent. City Manager J. B. Denison announced the appointments. Bowers has 9 1/2 years in the fire department. Cooper has four years with the city. Shumard and Roberts retirement were under a recent ordinance mandating retirement at 65.
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Flossie Roberts
Water Department
Donald
Bowers
Roberts
Burl Oliver
Tommie Cooper
Oliver
Warren H. Shumard
Cooper
West 19Th
James
Oklahoma City
Lou Ann
East Central
Coopers
Oak Avenue
Shumard
Randal Gene
Mistletoe Express
Ada
Wylie
Howard Sheet Metal
Jackie
Ft. Worth
Roy Spearman
Cynthia
Kathleen
Shumards
the Nazarene, Church
Homestead Filing Time Starts For Exemptions In County
The county assessor announces the period to file homestead exemptions and assess personal and intangible property runs until March 15 with penalties after. Office hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. The schedule covers Roff Lula Fitzhugh Francis Stonewall Vaness Gaar Corner Iggle with varying dates in January and February.
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Frank Jared
Jared
Roff
Lula
Fitzhugh
Francis
Stonewall
Vaness
Gaar Corner
Iggle
Young writer joins Ada Weekly News ranks
Kathy Bennett from Pickett, aged 13, debuts as a new Ada Weekly News correspondent alongside Donna Balthrop of Byng. She succeeds Kathy Garner, who leaves after writing for over a year and now covers local news for KADA radio.
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Ada Weekly News
Pickett
Kathy Bennett
Kathy
Lee Bennett
Kathy Garner
County Rain Outlook Well Below Average
Area farmers and ranchers describe a persistent drought through 1966 and prior years, with subsoil moisture at shallow depths and pastures suffering. County agent notes some native grasses fair, but stock water is scarce west of Ada and drought has forced cattle sales. Few ponds hold water, and a heavy August rain boosted peanuts while alfalfa and tap-rooted plants struggle. A spring rain is urgently needed.
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W.L. Knickmeyer
Ada
W. E
Pitt
Kenneth Yoakum
The
Soils Conservation Service
John Netherton
Bermuda
Netherton
Yoakum
Byng
Ken Yoakum
USDA Sees Bright Outlook for Livestock in 1967
The Agriculture Department’s year end outlook report notes favorable livestock production conditions will persist into 1967. It cites two key 1966 developments: restrained cattle inventories and high beef demand keeping prices strong, and a moderate hog expansion likely to yield continued profits. The report expects cattle prices to be higher in 1967 than 1966, with hog profitability encouraging further expansion in 1967 and 1968.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Part Time Work Draws U S Women
An analysis notes part time work is rising among U S women. The Institute of Life Insurance and the Labor Department report many women work part time or part of the year, creating a majority of women workers in some counts. Blake T Newton Jr cites family schedules and education as key drivers.
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Blake T. Newton ,Jr
Institute
Taxes Exceed Halfway Mark In County Report
County treasurer reports taxes through December totaling 1 102347 17 dollars, a bit over half of 2 056 025 80 due. Figures lag behind last year 1 165 935 32. Delinquency arises Jan 1 if half not paid, with 1 percent monthly penalty. If half paid, second half due April 1.
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Lloyd Stephens
Wildlife Department Merit Examination Offers Outdoor Jobs
The Wildlife Department will hold its first 1967 Merit Examination at 10 a.m. on Saturday January 1 in seven cities. Openings include rangers fish and game technicians and foremen. Rangers must weigh over 190 pounds be over 5 feet 6 inches with a high school education. Applicants aged 21 to 41 for rangers 21 to 55 for foremen and technicians. Residency in Oklahoma required. Birth certificates required at test site. The exam covers general IQ and wildlife questions with a five point veteran preference. Top 15 percent on the exam are eligible for employment and vacancies are filled by interviewing the top three candidates.
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Wildlife Department
Oklahoma
Inen
Flames Burn Thompson In Home Accident
Ernest Thompson editor of the Ada Evening News suffered first to third degree burns Monday night while using gasoline to start a fire. He was in fair condition at Valley View Hospital Tuesday morning. Thompson, alone at home, tried to relight embers when the gas flare set clothing and curtains afire before he could escape and call help.
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Ernest Thompson
Ada Evening News
Valley View Hospital
Thompson
Back to School Recipes for Comfort Food
Kuntry Korner offers two homey dishes to restore flavor after holiday feasts. Clear Soup with Noodles combines beef broth with vegetables and homemade butter noodles, simmered then finished with egg butter balls. Calf's Liver and Mushrooms features stewed liver with butter yolks eggs mushrooms and Madeira, served on hot toast.
Measles Eradication Hopes Rise With 67 Officials
Oklahoma officials say measles could be conquered in 1967 through widespread, safe vaccines. Health workers aim to wipe out measles by July with a four point plan: vaccinate all children over 22 months, immunize previously unvaccinated entrants to school, report all new cases promptly, and start control measures immediately.
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Oklahoma State Medical Association
United States
State Department of Health
Oklahoma
East Central campus landscaper envisions formal garden
Ray Reid, the campus landscapist, maps a future formal garden at East Central beside new dorms. He shows a scale model for winding paths, a gazebo, benches and vibrant seasonal plantings. The project includes student crews, fundraising goals, and ongoing winter planting around Pelagi Hall as crews work holiday hours.
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Naome Knickmeyer
East Central
Ray Reid
Reid
Leroy Halman
Dean Dobyns
Pelagi Hall
Sisarpennine
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Set. Mullins
Berets
Cally
City
J. B. Denison
Charlene
West 16Th
Derick
Everett Chad
Bowerses
Free Will Baptist Church
Jewell Bowers
Ada Public Library
Homestead
New Correspondent
USDA
U.S
Landscapist
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