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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1969

Page

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OU Speakers Highlight East Central Seminar

Broad aspects of human rights ethics and school desegregation were discussed at East Central State College in a daily seminar run by OU professors Dr. Glenn Snider and Dr. Joe Garrison. District Attorney Gordon Melson spoke on court decisions affecting schools, with other regional education leaders presenting.

Naomi Knickmeyer East Central State College Glenn Snider Joe Garrison University of Oklahoma Center Snider Garrison Adan OU Center Jack Nance EC Education Gordon Melson Melson Leon Crowley Oklahoma City Harding Junior Wie Consultative Center Freddie Cud Jo Curtis Glasso

Hart Homemakers Have July Meeting

The Hart Extension Homemakers Group met at the Lightning Ridge Church for their July gathering with Mrs. Marjorie Soulee presiding Sue led the group in absence of the secretary and members shared low calorie desserts Miss May Johnson led the program and devotional using II Peter 1 1 14 Her lesson titled food and Your Weight was presented by Miss Johnson and Ave Alvie Griffith Angel food cake and punch were served Attendees included Mrs. Marjorie Soutee Mrs Naomi Stanfield Mrs Ben Ownbey Mrs Arno Griffith Mrs Simon Young Elaine and Clay and Miss May Johnson The group will meet in August with Mrs Simon Young.

Hart Extension Homemakers Lightning Ridge Marjorie Soulee Sue May Johnson Simon Young Miss Johnson Ave. Alvie Griffith Marjorie Soutee Naomi Stanfield Ben Ownbey Arno Grllith Elaine and Clay

Visitors and family ties span Ada and California links

A dense column lists numerous Ada residents and relatives visiting from Beale California Charlottesville Virginia Stonewall and Richmond among others. The notes cover Wednesday to Sunday visits at the Patton and Daniel households with travel to Oklahoma City Wintersmith Park Ardmore and Cole Man for baseball and stockcar events.

Sgt Lipsydow Daniel Tracy David Beale Calif T. P(buck T. P. Daniel Lloyd Daniel Lee Sweat Vernon Pickett Jack L. Daniel Carol Soward Ada Ardmore Bud Murphy Frankie Murphy Hush Springs Daniels Wintersmith Park Clara Jack Dora Daniel Homer Barnes Stonewall Joe Daniel Vickie Valerie Mickey Lew Vaughan Lea Ann Charlottesville Tess Wilson Richmond Jack Daniel Carol Soward Clara Kennedy Lea Ann Sweat John Daniel Lloyd Dan Tracy John Daniels Gay Chilcoat Albuquerque Stanley Chilcoat Glenn Ray McDonald Sammy Townsend Isles John

Hatchett Leads Services as Baptist Church Seeks Pastor

The Rev Earl Hatchett, association missionary, conducted both morning and evening services at the Baptist Church Sunday. The church is without a pastor after the Rev James Wiginton and his family moved to Durant. Wiginton has gone to Laigo for six months to work, and Mrs Ida Abbott is home from the hospital. Mrs Kay Holbart of Tecumseh is mentioned in continuation.

R. C. Russ Earl Hatchett Association Baptist Church James Wiginton Durant Laigo Ida Abbott Kay Holbart Tecumseh

Democrat Women Organize Drive For Membership

Pleas were made at two meetings Tuesday night for a special membership meeting on August 21 to launch Pontotoc County Democratic Women's Club, part of the county branch of the Oklahoma Federation of Democratic Women's Clubs. Mrs Gordon Melson, co chair of the county central committee, leads the effort. The Citizens State Bank hosted the session where a constitution was adopted. Committee members Edward Brooks, Larry Brawner, and Bob Garner drew up the document. State federation president Edina Mae Phelps and Third District president Nancy Phillips, both of Seminole, were slated as speakers for the August 21 kickoff at the same bank.

Pontolac County Democratic Women's Club Oklahoma Federation of Democrat Women's Club Umder Gordon Melson Citizen’s State Bank Edward Brooks Larry Brawner Bob Garner Citizen's State Bank Edina Mae Phelps

Junior Hereford Field Day Draws Oklahoma Breeders

Young Hereford breeders across Oklahoma gather Saturday at Winrock Farms for the Oklahoma Junior Hereford Association Field Day. Registration begins at 9 a.m with the program starting at 9:45 a.m. Keith Smith of Springer and Glen Cantril of Lone Grove lead the event with teams and individuals set to compete.

Oklahoma Winrock Farms Oklahoma Junior Hereford Association Keith Smith Springer Glen Cantril Lone Grove

National Arabian Show scheduled for Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City to host the U S National Arabian Championship Horse Show at the fairgrounds from late August to early September. The event, first in Oklahoma, is sponsored by the Oklahoma Arabian Horse Club International Arabian Horse Association and the city chamber of commerce. Tickets range 2 general 3 reserved 10 run-of-show. sales through the chamber. More than 2,500 out-of-state exhibitors and fanciers, including Wayne Newton, are expected as Oklahoma families plan a summer finale.

Oklahoma Oklahoma Arabian Hiorse Club International, Arabian Horse Association Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce Skievin Tower Oklahoma City Oklahomans Arte Farmlijar Tyan Rowe Piedmont Ma City Wayne Newton Rowe Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arenia

Speaks on Tax Reform Momentum in Congress

Albert tells Washington that tax reform momentum in the House makes passage likely. He notes potential increases or exemptions for taxpayers and discusses oil depletion allowances, urging compromise above 20 percent and urging Senate Finance Committee review of Oklahoma impacts.

Carl Albert Washington, D.C House of Representatives Committee On Ways and Means House Senate Senate Finance Committee Bureau of Business and Economic Research University of Oklahoma Oklahoma

Major Expansion Under Way At Telephone Co Ada

South western Bell Telephone in Ada begins a major expansion adding 2451 square feet at the headquarters and new automated equipment. Western Electric crews led by Charles Brewer install gear aiming for mid January completion. The project cost around 500000 with 340000 for new equipment and installation. The upgrade brings direct distance dialing to rural Ada customers and satellites, introduces touch tone service, and adds the 489 prefix for about 12000 more lines by early next year.

Southwestern Bell Telephone Ada Western Electric Charles Brewer St. Louis Brewer Bert Roberts Roberts

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