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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1970

Page

5

Deputy In Overalls Polices Northeast Oklahoma

GROVE AP Burl Sanders a farm owner and former Tulsa detective works the north end of Delaware County in plain clothes as a deputy sheriff using farmer overalls as his uniform. He began policing after a Tulsa career and moonlighted as a carpenter to support his family.

Grove Burl Sanders Oklahoma Tulsa Police Department Delaware County Loyd Rosell Oklahoma Farmers

Congress Readies To Send Postal Reform To Nixon

AP reports Congress nears sending sweeping mail service reform to Nixon. Agering differences, conferees iron out a plan to create an independent postal commission, boost wages, and move toward a 4 cent first class stamp. Debate over congressional veto power looms. The plan funds bonds and a federal subsidy while preserving union nonmembership.

Congress Nixon Washington House Senate Rep H.R. Gross Postal Service Board of Governors Commission Hest

The Smiling Deputy Who Wears Overalls

In Grove Delaware County deputy Sanders blends cabinet making real estate farming and law enforcement. He hides his badge under overalls to work undercover in a house of prostitution and uses his hands to prove he worked. Sheriff Rosell lauds him as an excellent deputy who prefers country life over city work.

Sanders Grove Rosell Delaware County

Car Fire Controlled in 200 Block of W. 14th

Firemen battle a Monday evening car blaze in the 200 block of W. 14th. The vehicle suffered wiring damage and the blaze is believed caused by a backfire at the carburetor. Steve Baxter was the owner involved.

Steve Baxter W. 14Th

Keystone Lake Oil Slick Sparks Pollution Fears

Tulsa AP report notes a slender 30 by 200 foot film of crude oil on Keystone Lake near the boat ramp. Rescue volunteers and HJ McNally of the Corporation Commission district office found an unplugged oil well 42 feet below the surface and said they are close to the leak source.

TULSA Lake Keystone Keystone Tulsa Fire Department HJ. McNally State Corporation Commission District Office Ralph Irving

Maggie's Machine For Those Who Walk Not Joy

Maggie Lettbin hosts Maggie and the Beautiful Machine at 7 p.m. Wednesdays on KOEDTV channel 11 and KETA-TV channel 13. The show offers exercises and diet tips for all ages aimed at better health and self esteem, targeting office workers drivers and homemakers.

Maggie Norman Cmes Maggie Lettbin Maggie and the Koedtv Keta-Tv Sesides

Oklahoma City cattle and grain prices from AP report

Agricultural market update from Oklahoma City shows feeder cattle trading unevenly with steers 450 to 700 pounds up about 50, over 700 pounds weaker, prime 300 to 475 pound feeders noted. Hogs steady to lower with barrows and gilts down, sows steady, pigs steady. Cash wheat prices reported across multiple towns with nearby bids mostly around 1.20 to 1.26 per bushel and barley around 72 to 96 cents.

Oklahoma City USDA State Department of Agriculture Keyes Alva Clinton Manchester Medford Okeene Kingfisher Geary Hobart Watonga Altus Yukon Temple el Reno Enid Reno

Valley View Hospital Adopts White Pants Uniforms

Valley View Hospital introduces optional white pants suits for RNs LPNs aides and lab staff replacing traditional skirts. Administrator Celeste K Kemler notes the change follows requests from staff and cites nationwide use of pants suits as stylish comfortable and functional.

Valley View Hospital Ada Celeste K. Kemler Valley View R.n.’S R.n.s L.p.n.s

Byng School Enrolls Students asClasses Expand

Enrolment at Byng School starts Monday and runs weekdays until August 24. Students from Francis and Homer enroll at Byng or their own schools on August 18. New programs include Learning Disabilities, Health Occupations, vocational home economics, a junior high trades intro, and a new mechanical drawing class. Several new teachers are listed along with a part time aide.

Byng Fa.mt Marvin Stokes Francis Homer Francis School Homer School Darrell Bryant Retha Robbins Rural Robbins Martha Chandler Jerry Christian Oleta Bunyard Gene Davis Jack Rollins Freda Estes Charlotte Wilson Gladys Morgan Jonnor Charles Chandier

Tools and Wrenches Overview for DIY Home Work

A home guide explains varieties of wrenches including adjustable, pipe, combination, and open end types. It notes use cases, proper pairing for pipe work, socket wrenches for cramped spaces, and advises choosing quality wrenches that endure. The text mentions local figures Mrs Renfroe and Mrs Johnson and an upcoming meeting on August 18.

Semeageery Renfroe Juan Martha Renfroe Fitzhugh

China Painters Meet in Ada Hosts Share Ideas

The Ada China Decorator Club gathered at Mrs. LE Johnson's Byng home on Tuesday to swap ideas from the icalp Show in Oklahoma City July 7 11. Attendees included Mrs. L E Johnson Mrs. Raymond White and several others with Griffis hosting.

Ada China Decorator Club LE. Johnson Byng 1.C.P.T.0 Oklahoma City L. E. Johnson Raymond White Homer Belew Homer Hensler Jane Mareks Haskell Griffis Voye Morgan Charles Johnson Martha Renfroe Griffis Hensler Belew White Griffie Myre

Ada New Site Of Roff Manufacturing Firm

Scott Manufacturing Co. of Ada began construction on a new 45,000 square foot plant on the Ada Industrial site to move from Roff due to inadequate facilities. Reese Scott, owner, expects completion by fall with a move planned for October 1 and full operation by mid October. The firm, making church furniture since 1967, now employs nine people.

Ada Roff Manufacturing Scott Manufacturing Co Roff Rolf Ite Ada Reese Scott Imade National Guard Roff Under & Tenlal Scott Hoff Grm

Brazil Nuts Flavor Tea Cakes Delight Afternoon Tea

CECILY BROWNSTONE AP Food Editor notes cookies gain distinguished flavor from Brazil nuts. Buttered toast accompanies the treat in a brief afternoon tea segment.

Brazil Cecily Brownstone AP Food Editor

Dior Fall and Winter Collection Stays Close to Classic Theme

Paris AP reports Christian Dior's fall and winter collection by Marc Bohon adheres to a time tested lemon carded elegance. Fabrics and furs evoke luxury with daytime hemlines at mid calf and coats shaping a fitted silhouette that flares toward the mid calf, extending to ankle length for evening. Belts highlight waists as coats are paired with matching or contrasting crepe shirtwaist dresses.

Dior Paris Christian Dior Marc Bohan

Brazil Nut Cookies From A Vintage Recipe Card

A vintage cookie recipe uses Brazil nuts and butter with sugar and vanilla. Cream butter and sugar, add flour salt and nuts, chill at least two hours, roll to four and a half inch thickness, cut with a two inch cutter, bake at 375 degrees until delicate brown about ten minutes, store in a tin. Makes about five and a half dozen.

Brazil

Brownies Nearly Miss Jubilee After Bus Radiator Leak

Twenty five Brownies from Banchory Scotland feared missing the Kincardine Girl Guides diamond jubilee after their bus radiator began to leak. The group faced travel delays but reached the celebration to join the Gi Scouts for the milestone event.

Banchory Scotland Kincardine Girl Guides Gi Scouts

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Auto Mechanics Latta Isd Municipal Michael C. Arnett Emannel J. Byington Alvin G. Andrews Gordon Bickham Craig Thompson Jackie D. Brown Mamie H. Jennings Guy H. Kirkpatrick Kenny W. Standridge Donnie Howard Smith Curtis Don Gilliam William Howard Douglas Jr Charlies Tucker BE. M. Ferguson Connie Schmidt Coletta Doe ‘Mathis Jack Fender Andrew Nanney Jack Linyd Fender Joe Washburn Arnwine Dwight Burl Bowan Douglas M. Billey Kentucky White House Con Btess Winton M. Blount Spe Sanders Held Keystone Lake Judy Beasley R.N Barbara Atkeson Alde Verna Harris Ethel Frazier L.P.N Byng System China
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