Personal Touch Is Slowly Disappearing
An Ada column laments the erosion of personal service as automation spreads. The author recalls a Oklahoma City encounter with a knowledgeable store helper and contrasts it with today’s numeric, computer driven routines in classrooms, homes, and businesses. The piece asks if individuals will continue to receive tailored responses or if they will be forced into standardized choices.
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Endangered species and human impulse to collect art
The piece contemplates endangered species amid urban encroachment and crime fears, then pivots to human behavior. It contrasts animal extinction with human activity, notes the role of media and security devices, and reflects on collecting books and art as expressions of taste and ownership.
Stiryla Give Hobbyists Spur Diverse Collecting
Stiryla Give notes how hobbyists and collectors pursue many kinds of items from stamps to antique furniture. It asks why collecting spikes at times and how interests often diverge within families, with parents sometimes not collecting at all. The piece ponders what sparks a collection and what draws people to different objects.
Political Announcements From Local Elections Slated
District Attorney Gordon R. Melson and Roy B. Powell listed for offices. State Rep candidates include Democrat Lonnie L. Abbott and Republican A W Lavender with Jim Wright. Assistant District Judge Calvert Cannon. County Commissioner District No. 2 candidates Clyde R. Haskins Samps McCown Billy J. McNair. District No. 3 candidates Johnnie Boring and Doyle G. Harrell. County Treasurer Lloyd Stephens. Paid political advertising.
The Family Lawyer and Conditional Probation
A discussion of probation conditions as a tool to repair harm done by offenders. Courts have upheld payments for medical bills, funeral expenses, and other costs, while bans on residence or personal impositions like blood donations face rejection for fairness and policy concerns.
Cabbage Combo and Aloha Ham Loaves on Grill
Includes Cabbage Combo with smoked Polish sausage bacon onion sugar flour salt pepper vinegar water and cabbage plus bacon garnish. Aloha Ham Loaves feature ground smoked ham pineapple pimiento evaporated milk curry powder onion egg crackers catsup parsley shaped in pineapple cups and grilled until firm. Serves six with pineapple presentation.
Ada to Rehab 538000 in Grants Aimed at Housing Repairs
Ada city housing program will use about 538000 over three years from three grant sources to rehabilitate 70 to 90 homes in the Northwest Neighborhood and Hammond Heights. HUD funding supports upgrades to bring homes to city code with rewiring to 100 amps, insulation, new heating, and updated kitchens and baths.
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Swansong From A Lame Duck In Pauls Farewell
Lawrence Walthouse reflects on swansong as a farewell speech by Paul to Ephesian church leaders at Miletus. Paul declines to appear weak, delivering a powerful twofold message about his hard work among them and the enduring influence of his ministry.
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Pauls Farewell to Ephesus Inspires Challenge Across Church
The passage recalls Paul’s farewell speech to the Ephesian elders, urging self governance and steadfast faith. He emphasizes bearing responsibility for the flock, following his example of sacrifice, and adopting the maxim It is more blessed to give than to receive, as the spirit of the church continues beyond his departure.
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