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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1970

Page

4

Too-Basty Action in Zoning Dispute Avertable

A Ada area debate over planning and zoning highlights concerns about subdivision rules for streets sewage and water service. County and city policies tie rural planning to water district extensions and voter petitions while cautioning residents to weigh long term effects on growth and home development. The piece urges thoughtful dialogue and warns of potential growth limits if zoning rules are altered and city water policy remains strict.

Ada Pontotoc County Gordon Melson Farmer’s Home Administration

Tax on damages in personal injury cases explained

The article explains that compensation received for injuries is generally not taxable income, as it makes the plaintiff whole. Punitive damages, however, can be taxed, with examples showing a $650 tax free portion for damage to reputation and a $350 punitive amount that is taxable, reflecting a net gain.

Iwan American Bar Association

Adam and Eve as a mirror of human nature and duty

The text examines Genesis to answer what is man, presenting Adam’s role as gardener, the fall, and the exile as universal human traits. It argues every person shares responsibility for stewardship, temptation, and rebellion, linking biblical scenes to modern self-identity and divine expectations.

Bernhard Anderson Adam Eve God

Oklahoma farming shifts toward grazing and cash crops

In a broad county overview, farmers discuss livestock, forage, and small grains as core outputs while peanuts, pecans, fruits, and potential new crops offer variable profits. Emphasis on conservation, large owner farms, and marketing shows a long term shift away from dust bowl era practices toward diversification and industry stability.

Galley Wanting Around The County In Corpus Christi

Community note records visits and family gatherings across Ada Oklahoma and Corpus Christi. Names include Sonny Binion Orphlene Haji Paul Gol Yvonne Little Debbie Patty Horace Golden Delmar Farham and many others visiting relatives such as the Lionsberger Yoak Mir and Green families. Local travel and holiday roams span Oklahoma City Fresno Calif Albuquerque N. M. and Ada.

Corpus Christi Tex Ada Sonny Sy Binion Orphlene HaiJi Paul Golden Paul Gol Yvonne Little Debbie Patty ‘Sloughey E. Y.den Ricky I Bill Lionberger Muse Myriel Horace Golden Delmar Farham Cil- Mir al Hernandez Robert Golden Drew Shawnee Phea WaPnindt Vaurluy Molle Felulnie J. L. Green Melissa Georgia Cash Theo Cash Oklahoma City J L. Green Julia Thomas Gary Young Fresno Calif Sunshine Jesse Green Greens R. E. Young Fittstown Beulah Mac Smith Oklahoma City Dink Binion Bob Gray Ricky and Russell Westview Orphlene Hall California Kenneth Little Cal

Allen News Notes From Louise Cooley and Friends

Allen community items list visits and travels from Louise Cooley Elsie Eubank and others. Postmaster Ramsey retires after 30 years at Allen. A J McFarlin of Ada named new postmaster. several residents host weekend guests and attend rallies near Muskogee. Guy Pegg admitted to Valley View Hospital Tuesday.

Eunice Isaacs Louise Cooley Elsie Eubank Jerry Hall Roy Johnson Colley Church of God of Prophecy Green Leaf Lake Muskogee Toro Allen Virgie Ramsey Ramsay Lake Eufaula A. J. McFarlin Ada Guy Pegg Valley View Hospital

Visitors Fill Ada Area Homes As Tilley, Horton Families Host

A long list of neighbors and relatives visited Ada area residents including Johnny and Lavona Tilley and Ruby Horton. Families from Duncan, Oklahoma City, Kilgore, and Corona California were noted visiting or hosting events, church attendance reported at Union Hill Baptist, and several trips and hospital checks mentioned for residents like Mike Haines and Lavona Jones.

RE. Tilley Jack McNutt Lisa Eddie Ada Lavona Jones R. E. Tilley Roger Richardson Jack McNutt Jr Kirby Tilley Matt Richardson Westview Oma Enloe Steve Bray Beulah Hole Suiday Penny Kenny Bray Union Hill Baptist Church Don New George Boyd Valley View Mike Haines Ballard Allenpia Judy Finley Brad and Renes Newsby Oklahoma City Ron Newby

Oil Center church hosts revival and events

The Pentecostal Holiness Church in Oil Center hosted evangelistic services led by Rev. Glen Eaves. The Gospel Couriers were slated to sing Sunday and at 1 pm. A revival was planned to begin August 2 at the Oil Center church with local pastors and visiting congregants attending numerous social calls and trips across Oklahoma.

Righty Pentecostal Holiness Church Glen Eaves Gospel Couriers Wanette Oil Center Nina Sue Debbie Ann l Russell John Eaves Atoka Ruth Sutton Jean Pierce Pentecostal Holiness Church of Konawa Chris Sutton Visi James It Rhynes Phil Rhynes Edward Lance Don Allison Ada Eddie James A& Vacation Tennessee Rhynes Jr Calvin Mobile Ala Great Smokey Mountains

Cox Families Hold Reunion in Wintersmith Park

A large Cox family reunion was held in Wintersmith Park. Attendees included M. C. Cox, Mary Cox Senior, Martha, Machelle, Kevin Love, Dathine Cook, Doug, Jerry, Carla, David and Virginia Cox, and many relatives from Clifton, Byars, and Kona wa. The gathering featured numerous Coxs and extended kin across several households.

Cox Wintersmith Park M. C Mary Cox Martha Machelle Kevin Love Dathine Cook Doug Jerry Carla David Virginia Becky David Ray Miller P. I Linda Sam Cox Wayne Hellen Angie Bradley Vernon Isaacs Konawa

Roff Group Meets Friday at Clubhouse

The Roff Extension Homemakers Group held their July meeting at the clubhouse with Mrs. Harold Davis as hostess. Mrs. Jess Collins guided a business session on fair exhibit selection for a September 10 to 12 event. Members were urged to complete displays in the coming months as plans for termite treatment began. Red Cross ditty bags were distributed. Mrs. Collins announced a going away gift to Mrs. Burleson in the club’s name while Mrs. Davis led devotions and Mrs. Taylor spoke on bread making and Master Mix usage. Hosts served iced tea and cakes to attendees including several named members and a guest.

Roff Extension Homemakers Harold Davis Jess Collins Collins Red Cross Charley Taylor Ralph Burleson Mary Low Hayes Henry Jinks Rueby Bryant Raymond Laseman Hayes Sr

City Council adopts Sunday closing with 26 exemptions

Oklahoma City adopts a Sunday closing ordinance with 26 specified exemptions. The ban allows sale of food, drugs, medicines and necessary items on Sunday while permitting other sectors to operate. Institutions observing a different Sabbath may close one day weekly. exemptions cover entertainment, restaurants, transport, utilities, and auto service stations.

Oklahoma City

Rhode Island Flag First To Fly Over South Pole Expedition

Rhode Island state flag was the first state flag to fly over the South Pole. Gov. Dennis J. Roberts presented the flag to Radioman F. C. William McPherson of Warwick and Commissaryman F. C. Chester Segars of Pawtucket, Antarctic Geophysical Year 1957 explorers.

Providence Rhode Island U. S Dennis J. Roberts F. C. William McPherson Warwick F. C Chester Segars Pawtucket Antarctica

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