Platt National Park Opens Trails for Pedestrians
W L Knickmeyer reports Platt National Park at Sulphur preserves wildlife and now protects pedestrians with three miles of marked trails and vowed no motor traffic. A new nature center near Travertine Creek will feature exhibits while construction struggles with deep bedrock for a stone arch spanning the creek and completion is targeted for March 1969.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Knickmeyer
Platt National Park
Platt Park
Little Niagara
Travertine Creek
Antelope Springs
Buffalo Springs
Stark
Nelson Construction Co
Traverline Creek
Ada grandson awarded four medals posthumously
Army Spec. 4 Danny Wayne Jeter, 19, Riverside California, died in Vietnam on Christmas Day. He received the Soldier's Medal, Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, and Purple Heart for heroism near Duc Pho and a sea rescue. Survived by parents Andrew and family, two sisters and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Vietnam
Army
Danny Wayne Jeter
Riverside
Calif
Andrew Jeter
Edymay Clay
W. Main
W. Crews
Jeter
South China Sea
Duc Pho
Dianna Theriot
Denna Jeter
Dennis
Dar- Tell
Ada Public Works Authority Sells $130,000 in Bonds
The Ada Public Works Authority sold 130000 in revenue bonds with a 4.95 percent bid from R J Edwards Oklahoma City The First National Bank and Citizens Bank of Ada The other bid by Leo Oppenheim Co and Milburn Cochran Co Oklahoma City carried 4.99 percent delivery expected mid August Also city council approved zoning signage on properties 15 days before hearings and the vacation of an unopened street in Collins Sycamore Hills Addition plus heard about grass mowing along Santa Fe tracks and drainage concerns over a residential pond The council adjourned after approving claims noting one more check from Honeywell Corp and debating a high telephone bill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gurley
Ada Public Works Authority
R. J. Edwards
Oklahoma City
First National Bank and Trust Co
Citizens Bank of Ada
Leo Oppenheim & Co
Milburn- Cochran & Co., Inc
N. Oak
General Commercial
Collins Sycamore
Hills Addition
Ken Johnson
14Th Place
Floyd Haynes
Haynes
Ada
J. B. Davidson
Honeywell Corp
Job Placements Higher In June
Edward E Redpath of the Oklahoma State Employment Service Ada reports June job placements rose 12 percent from May and 3 percent from last year. While applications fell, many students sought summer work, taking roles as truck loaders nurse aides service station attendants restaurant workers construction yard inventory home-care aides and one task to retrieve a cat from under a house. Community cooperation remains essential in July and August as students rely on these jobs to start or continue their education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Redpath
Oklahoma State Employment Service
Ada
Cokes Stolen From Hayes School Break-In Reported
A thief broke into Hayes School recently, prying a north side window and stealing 13 king-size Cokes. Principal C. L. Robberson notified police Monday afternoon as officers investigated the break-in at the school.
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Hayes School
C. L. Robberson
Ada Area Teachers Attend Summer Science Workshops
Second session of Ada area summer science program workshops focuses on discovery teaching methods. Don Kellogg reports most participants from Ada grade schools with representation from Francis Ahloso Latia Stonewall Byng Pickett Center Asher and Allen. Demonstrations, microteaching, and videotaped sessions with four students per two teachers guide classes while SCIS staff including Dr. Herbert Thier and Dr. John Renner visit to observe progress and discuss systemwide rollout.
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Ada
Roff
Don Kellogg
EBC
Francis
Ahloso
Latia
Stonewall
Byng
Pickett Center
Asher
Allen
University of California
Kellogg
Herbert Thier
SCIS
Thier
National Science Foundation
Don’ Kellogg
Wendell Altmiller
Hast Central Education Department
John Renner
University of Oklahoma
Renner
East Central
City Considers Parallel Parking On Main Street Ada
The state Department of Highways urged Ada to convert from angle to parallel parking on Main Street and North Broadway by September 1 1968 to improve traffic flow and safety. City officials cite curb heights and potential loss of spaces, with no current plans to adjust curbs or meters. The 1959 highway statute backs state authority over parking along designated streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
State Department of Highways
J. B. Davidson
Main Street
North Broadway
Highway Department
Davidson
Department of Highways
William M. Dane
Broadway Avenue
Central Business District
F. D.lyons
Main
Juliana Hotel in Ada Sold to Durant Physician
Ada’s historic Juliana Hotel complex, formerly Harris Hotel built in 1904, was sold last week to Dr Leroy Engles, a Durant physician. Ownership transfers for investment. Engles plans changes in three to five years while operating the hotel as is. The property includes several businesses and has deep local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Juliana
Harris Hotel
Indiana
Sam Harris
Shawnee
House Advances Anti Fee Bill Limiting Public Access
The House passed a bill barring charges at Corps of Engineers lakes and reservoirs after March 3, 1970, allowing user fees only for highly developed facilities like campgrounds and supervised swimming areas. Fees should not bar water or picnic use, shorelands, scenic drives, or boat ramps lacking equipment. Rep. Carl Albert advocated the measure, saying lakes would be free again for fishermen families and boaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Senate
Corps of Engineer
Carl ‘Albert
D-Okla
Jakes
Roff Sportsman Club Fish Fry Planned Friday
The Roff Sportsman Club to hold its annual fish fry Friday with serving from 5 to 8 p.m. Proceeds support dam spillway overflow prevention at Roff City Lake. Adults pay 1.25 and children 0.75 for all you can eat including fish salad and trimmings. Delivery orders available by calling 456-7561.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roff Sportsman Club
Roff City Lake
Roff
Melvin “Southerland
No Accidents Reported Here In Ada
In Ada on Wednesday no accidents were reported and the July total stands at 17, down from 19 for the same period last year. In Municipal Court Thursday, Frank Herbert Hyden pleaded guilty to two charges, fined 20 for speeding and 10 for driving left of center, and pleaded innocent to a third charge of driving while intoxicated with trial set for July 26. Also pleading guilty were Jonny Steward for running a red light and Robert L. Young Jr for careless driving, each fined 20 and 0 respectively. Bonds were forfeited by Lwana Sue Havens for speeding 10, William T Rowles for running stop sign 5, and Perl Lean Wilder for speeding 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Herbert Hyden
Hyden
Jonny
Steward
Robert L. Young Jr
Lawana
Sue
Havens
William T
Rowles
Perl Lean Wildr
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Jack E. Stark
National Park Service
Adan
Authority
Frank Crabtree
Monde
Crabtree Ranch
Union Valley
Central State College
Kellogg's
Mary Anne Lanier
Maxine Jeter
Henry Crow
Joey Min
Mia
Tommy Schultz
Tarry
Eldy Curtis
Donald Anderton
Scott Brady
Brad Gibson
Joey Todaro
John Wis
David Scott
Dusty Brady
Marcus Sandy
Mickey Daniel
Madsden
Jon Daniel
T. P. Danial
Durant
United States
Charles W. Fairbanks
Julia Mae Smith
House
Bedders
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