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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1972
Page
12
The piece extols rural life, arguing farms and small acreages shrink yet provide unique work ethics and responsibility. It highlights self reliance, cooperation, and pride rooted in farming, noting cattle care, farming cycles, and the stewardship of land, with rural youth contributing to America's strength.
A professor sued to block publication of a classroom lecture collection arguing common law copyright. The court granted an injunction, saying the lecturer spoke to a limited group for limited use rather than to the general public, preserving the professor's rights in expression while facts remain unprotected.
The county has a rain belt just under 40 inches annually yet hosts arid species like cacti and Yucca on weathered glades and granite outcrops. Experts may explain how these plants arrived, while towns show growth post WWII with improved water systems and new homes. Humor and smiles lift seasonal blues as taxes and campaigns begin.
LAWRENCE W ALTHOUSE argues against the belief that tragedies are God’s will and contrasts this with Jesus healing ministry. He asserts Jesus treated illness as a foe to be overcome, never suggesting illness as divine plan, and that God wills wholeness and health for humankind.
An Altus Air Force reservist, Airman 1C Frank W. Cossey Jr., of the 499th Medical Service Flight, filed a federal suit against the Air Force and officials to allow him to keep long hair. His Enid attorney said Cossey works at a shoe store and knit shop in Altus and faces termination if he cuts his hair to meet regulations.
Sunday School had 43 attendees. Bea Wyche and Wan da Parr sang specials at services. Visitors and many in town shared meals, nursing home visits, and gatherings with the Wyches, Hewett, Heard, and other local families in Ada and nearby towns. McLish won a local basketball tournament. multiple residents attended events in Ada, Roff, Tecumseh, and Shawnee.
A nostalgic poem contrasts a boy longing to fly away from a dull rural spot with a world traveler who yearns to retrace the field path to the farmhouse. Both seek happiness in returning to a simple meadow and old doorway amid clamor and distance.
A string of old time quips and banter on grit, betting, tires, and a student’s stubborn behavior. A Friday remark from a grade school principal clashes with a cheeky reply. An interview with a man nearing 100 ends in hopeful humor about another year.
A humorous affectionate portrait of boys as growing animals of boundless energy. It celebrates their appetite, mischief, and living humor, noting how they imitate fathers and turn up in every surprising moment, yet remain a joy and hopeful sign for the nation.
Ada residents and area families report visits and outings across Ada Latta Vanoss and surrounding towns. Church activities at Union Hill include Sunday School with 49 attendees and 27 at Union Hill Church of God. The Rev Farrell and Rev Dan Franklin led services with songs by Horace Golden and Laura Haines, while piano was Carol Golden.
Local residents from Ardmore, Ada, Oklahoma City, and surrounding towns visit friends and relatives across Dexter, Konawa, Seminole, and Muskogee counties. Rev. James Wood holds a revival at Gospel Way Tabernacle. Day Circle of Cumberland Presbyterian Church hosts an afternoon with hymns and scripture readings.
A total of 2077 head changed hands at Ada Livestock Auction Inc with packer cows and bulls up by 1. All stocker and feeder cattle plus calves gained 1, stock cows up 10 to 15. Slaughter cows ranged 18 to 24, slaughter bulls 26 to 30, yearling stock steers 34 to 41, stock heifers 31 to 36.06, stock steer calves 37 to 51, stock heifer calves 33 to 41, stock cows 20 to 28, cow and calf pairs 250 to 325.
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