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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1970
Page
5
A recycled classroom teaser quiz lists questions about Sukarno death in Jakarta Nixon veto versus sign the 18 vote, Byrd amendment, defoliation plans, Japan security treaty, New York governor race, Tonkin resolution, Korea withdrawal, Penn Central, and Billy Graham crusade in New York.
The 36th Haines reunion at Wintersmith Park featured a basket lunch and photos with numerous attendees including J. Haines family members and relatives from Oklahoma City and Ada. Guests visited, cooked out, and shared memories, while others attended alumni banquets and church activities across surrounding towns.
May Johnson spent four weeks in California visiting relatives across Long Beach Paramount Lodi Galt Darrell Stock ton Crestline and Okmultee. She toured Joshua Tree National Monument Desert Christ Park Yucca Valley and Calaveras Big Trees. She reported a wonderful vacation with family guiding sightseeing trips.
Federal impact funds totaling 9 967 have been approved for Byng School with 7 475 certified for immediate payment. The Office of Education approval was announced by Rep Carl Alberts office today. Superintendent Marvin Stokes said the allocation is about normal compared to recent years. The funds target schools affected by federal installations or Indian populations and were debated in Congress earlier this year.
At Sheep Creek Ranch 20 miles south of Ada Ideal Cement celebrated 1969 safety gains. Ada plant workers logged 566 days without lost time as Frank Price and other officials awarded safety trophies. Sterling Price recalled the 1924 Ada picnic and the pool was a crowd favorite among families and employees.
Mrs. Everett Bryant hosted the Roff Extension Homemakers Group at the clubhouse. A reupholstering workshop is slated July 13-17 at the OSU Extension Center. Members plan attendance at the Homemakers Conference July 21-23 at OSU Stillwater.
Attendance at Sunday services reached 63 at Lightning Ridge with several visitors. A church revival is scheduled for July 1918 led by Rev. Jerry Wells of Ada, while local activities include a Stratford rodeo visit and multiple visits to friends in Ada and Oklahoma locations.
AP reports Madrid and other cities show few protests as police clamp down on gatherings. Authorities detain a few youths and caution tourists near the US Embassy while citing preventive measures. Analysts say police actions and weak Communist turnout have kept unrest muted compared with 1967-68.
Oklahoma Indian Territory comes to life for 50 performances of The Trail of Tears starting Friday at 8 30 p m in the Tsa La Gi theatre of the Cherokee Cultural Center near Tahlequah. The modern 1800 seat amphitheater hosts drama and modern dance with lighting, telling the Cherokee Nation story from the 1830s to statehood in 1907. Last season drew about 25000 attendees and producer Martin Hagerstrand promises an even stronger follow up with director Robert Telford heading Tulsa's Little Theatre, new musical staging by Marvin Gordon and William Hooks, and set design by Dr David Weiss.
Mrs L E B McCurley was honored Sunday at a family reunion hosted by her son H B McCurley in Norman. Attendees included McCurley children in Norman and Fort Smith, sisters and spouses from Ardmore and Oklahoma City, and brothers from Ardmore and California, with extended relatives from Ardmore and Wilburton.
A. W. Jenkins of Tulsa weds Vicki Logan of Tulsa. Edward Vincent of Ada marries Alice Finley of Ada. Lester H. Robinson of Wewaka weds Marline Schultz of Milburn. Jackie Addison Presley of Ada weds Arnetta June Dunlap of Ada.
A new service in Chicago uses retired workers on a part time basis. John Deere in Waterloo Iowa hires former employees to conduct tours for about 14 000 visitors yearly. The guides share plant knowledge and skills while boosting Deere's image. An outside agency manages hiring payroll and paperwork.
Miss Patsy Ruth Roberson and Jimmie E. Rich married at 7:30 p.m. June 20 in First Methodist Church Electra Texas. Ceremony featured greenery arches, lilac music and a pink orchid bouquet. Guests included Mary Jane Marcias maid of honor and bridesmaids Miss Mary Laura Brown and Mrs Shirley Wilson. Parents dressed in coordinated outfits. reception held in Fellowship Hall. A Wichita Falls wedding trip followed. Later prose recounts 19th century Nantucket sailor kidnapping, noting shanghaiing practice by unscrupulous captains and the risk to sailors.
In Frankfort Kentucky 17 historic covered bridges remain from earlier days some still carry traffic while others have been damaged by time and elements the article notes their endurance amid modern wear.
The Carter-Humble Annual Picnic was held Thursday at Wintersmith Park Lodge with over 100 retirees and families attending. Dan Varley of Refurio Texas won the prize for traveling the longest distance. In the business meeting F F Lemley of Seminole was reelected president, IL L Crawford of Pauls Valley named vice president, and Mrs. F F Lemley of Seminole became secretary.
Ada leaders plan expansion of the Ada Community Chest with possible inclusion of the American Red Cross pending budgets and approvals. The local Red Cross board trimmed its request from 12930 to 11500 amid tighter finances, while Heart Association officials cited state policies. The Chest board tentatively approved a next year budget of 83358 if no Red Cross inclusion occurs, with agencies including Salvation Army Camp Fire Girls Box Scouts USO Ada Boys Club and Ada Summer Playground Association already in place.
Walter and Mildred Miller were guests of honor at a June 21 family reunion and buffet at the home of their daughter in Vanoss. Eight of the nine Miller children attended with spouses and grandchildren from Oklahoma, California, Kansas, and New Mexico.
Ada Livestock Auction sold 1450 head Tuesday with bulls steady and cows down up to 1. Slaughter cows rang 17 to 21.50 while bulls brought 24 to 29. Calves sold 28 to 30 for slaughter, stockers 23 to 31.50, stock steer calves 30 to 45, and stock cows 19 to 25. Cow and calf pairs traded 200 to 275. Name.
A fire at H. B. Smith's 1809 E 16th home damaged curtains clothing books and a carpet. Investigators blamed a sunlit pair of glasses on a desk focusing fire rays. Also a vacant barn near Broadway and N was destroyed. owner Mrs. Wick Adair reported the loss.
Thirteen area students were named to East Central State College Presidents Honor Roll for the 1970 spring semester. Names and hometowns include George Foster ADA Ida Fox Helen Kelly James Kifer Truman McCarty Mary Scalf Betty Townsend Joe Vandeover Carolyn Crawford Stratford Frances Diacon Sulphur Elzie Hickerson Konawa Sandra McClure Doha Ninemire. Moslem mathematicians used the cipher two centuries before it appeared in 12th century Bur.
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