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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1967
Page
4
A column decries rising vandalism across rural areas and urges better parental guidance and community values. It argues destruction harms property, offers no motive, and calls for stricter penalties and personal responsibility over reliance on law enforcement.
A long, critical look at mass produced will forms and the dangers of DIY wills. State law governs requirements, and standard forms can mislead or harm heirs. Ads promise simplicity but risk serious legal consequences without professional guidance.
A Christmas party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs Pool Law in Parish Chapel community on Christmas Eve with a gift exchange and refreshments including homemade candy cake coffee and pop. Attending were numerous area families including Alvin Wells Oklahoma City Curt Wells and family Billy Rebee Joan Ramsey Monte Dale Law Ada John Law Lawton J W Law Max Law Gregg Lynette Robin Law Gala McNinch and others. Dessert featured vanilla cheese cake with chocolate sauce prepared by melting semisweet chocolate pieces with butter over hot water.
A reflective piece argues that God remains active in healing and miracles today, not just in biblical times. It cites a blind child whose vision was restored through prayer and emphasizes salvation as wholeness of body, mind, and spirit, urging churches to embody Jesus’ teaching, preaching, and healing.
Highway Patrol announces 1966 fatalities in Pon totoc County declined from 1985 total with Ada city deaths in separate one car and car train crashes. Rural crashes occurred along SH 12 SH 3 SH 61 SH 13 and SH 14 near Ada. Eight deaths in 1986 versus six in 1985 prompt note on changes in fatal accidents.
Weekend guests of Mrs. Lula Knighten and her children included Leonard Wester Burnis Knighten and Lisa Ada Oklahoma City Mrs. Cloyce Finney Martha and Paul Mr and Mrs Willie Knighten Billy and Donetta Ada Joe Phillips and Edd Henson Konawa and Bob Milligan Ada Cloyce Finney made a business trip to Ada Sunday.
Attendance at New Bethel Baptist Church Sunday was 52. Rev. Bob Payne delivered the morning message. Visitors were present. Linda Vogt celebrated her 11th birthday. Ken neth Vogt’s daughter is a focal point with her parents visiting from McAlester. Tulsa families traced holiday visits to Ada. Mack Chapman, Deval Bratton’s son, has headed to Fort Benning after Christmas and Fort Polk training. Several locals and out-of-town relatives shared holiday greetings and birthday milestones.
Ford Jarrett Loyd Eddie Allen visited Sunday night with Mr and Mrs M C Stonecipher and Doyle. The Stoneciphers hosted Oliver Stonecipher Sharon Rey L D Stonecipher Kim Stratford. David Stettler called Brace Balthrop and Barry Balthrop visited Trace Balthrop. Herbert Stiles and family hosted Charley Dew Paulette David. Danny Myers visited Terry Stiles. Chester Ellis and Charlotte Tulsa spent weekend with Jim Ellis family.
A year end reflection blends personal renewal with Christian guidance. An anecdote about a child and apples illustrates learning to take life one day at a time, trusting Jesus to prepare the way and provide grace for each moment.
Services for Elza Genoa Lindsey 82 of Houston formerly Ada are set for 10 am Friday at Asbury Methodist Church with burial in Panther Cemetery MecCurtain Oklahoma. Survivors include three sons four daughters and 20 grandchildren. Bearers chosen from local names. Also noted are services for Virden H Sturmon 35 of Coyle with burial in Prague Cemetery after a state illness.
Oklahoma City AP reports Senate subcommittee on Privileges and Elections opened an inquiry into the Tulsa County race between Dwight Williamson and Gene Howard after a malfunctioning voting machine. Chairman Sen. George Miller said action could come next week as hearings continued with Election Board testimony and contestant input.
A reflective piece discusses community progress as a flexible term tied to housing, roads, sewers, and schools. It cites Helen J. Mandigo on progress through service, collective effort, and decisive change, then recalls town debates, fear of industry, and the value of constructive criticism and leadership.
A collage of short quips and prayers, fables, and old sayings. It blends a morning reflection about prayer with humorous lines about trust, honesty, weddings, work, and life. The fragment ends with a St. Francis quote about a world drenched in blood.
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