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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1966
Page
4
A reader critiques the agricultural research program, noting many touted plants and grasses failed under real conditions. The piece stresses long term testing, local adaptation, and caution against chasing flashy but unproven varieties. It lauds the successful worm control work while urging focus on proven crops and natural pest controls.
A furniture store held a Count The Doll contest with two winners, a man and a woman. The store awarded the TV to the woman for neatness, while the man received a radio. The court ruled both could claim the prize, saying contracts in prize contests are binding and rules may not be altered after entries are submitted. The ruling also noted illegal lotteries are unenforceable and adherence to contest rules is essential. It mentions a car dealer gift certificate dispute where in-person delivery of ticket stubs was required, and a knitting task that would take a person two months but a machine completes in minutes.
A devotional narrative follows a traveling university president who encounters a roadside sign urging decisive choice. It links biblical Elijah to modern decision making, warning that choosing a path imposes responsibility for the destination. the piece contrasts the allure of Baalism with the God of Abraham and urges clear commitment.
The market eased on good stockers and feeders with plain cattle $1.50 lower. slaughter cows remained strong. Receipts are about 1,490 head with Slaughter cattle prices listing cows, bulls, calves and stocker categories across Steers, Heifers, Steer calves, Heifer calves, dairy cows and cow and calf pairs in varied dollar ranges.
The passage presents a stark contrast between loyalty to God and to power. It frames Jesus facing temptation in the wilderness and urges decisive devotion, arguing that divided allegiance cripples a person and that one must worship the Lord alone.
Freeman Livestock Auction begins its first sale in a new Sulphur facility, capable of handling 1000 to 1500 head. Owner Fred Freeman oversees the venture, located one mile north of Sulphur on Highway 177. Sulphur Chamber sponsors a pre sale program with coffee and nuts before 12:30 opening. J Fred Hunt Dr G T Easley and others speak.
Ada firemen answered three calls on Wednesday. At 9:17 a.m. a gallon container of chlordane spilled in the doorway of McCurley Bayless Drug and was washed down. At 9:25 a.m. firemen dealt with a trash fire on the Frisco Railroad at 500 West Main. At 5:03 p.m. a grass fire was put out at 701 North Broadway.
The Board of Vocational Education set rules for area vocational and technical schools. An area must contain 15,000 students within 10 miles and have 40 million in net assessed valuation after homestead exemptions to qualify. Only Oklahoma City Tulsa and Enid meet the valuation standard, so others must unite. A May runoff approved a constitutional amendment allowing districts to form joint trade schools. Fifteen area schools envisioned. Tulsa operates, Oklahoma City Ardmore ready this fall, Enid Duncan approved, 12 more pending. The board can place schools and set tuition for nonresidents.
Services for Fras land Carpitcher of Oklahoma City will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Birch Creek Church with burial in the family cemetery. Born August 20 1927 in Seminole County he died Wednesday in Oklahoma City. Survivors include two sons four daughters a brother three sisters and his parents Welma and Lilly Carpitcher. Also listed are Teresa Nunley eight daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Nunley Huntsville Alabama who died Tuesday in Huntsville. Services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in Watts Chapel Konawa with burial in Konawa Cemetery. Survivors include her parents brothers and grandparents and a great grandmother.
An observation piece notes heavy early morning squirrel traffic and rapid footwork on slungles, praising their speed and cheerful nature. It describes squirrels as day active, store nuts, and inhabit trees for shade and water, while musing on memory and care for garden spading among friends.
A mixed column features poems by Glenna Cordell and humorous one liners about life, work, and family. It includes quips on optimism versus reality, domestic concerns, and social observations, addressing modern life and responsibility with light, stock comic relief.
Valley View Hospital schedules a Friday 3 p.m. membership meeting at the Nursing School to discuss forming the Valley View Hospital Trust Authority. The trust would enable tax exempt debt financing for a $1.5 million new wing and possible refunding of existing indebtedness, with a 12 member board of trustees to run the hospital during the trust term.
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