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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1968

Page

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Cooperatives Seen as Aid for Poor Farmers

Washington AP report notes Agriculture Department officials advocate farmer cooperatives to aid poor farmers. David W. Angevine of the Farmer Cooperative Service outlines agency help including financial and technical support, with three main programs after a 1953 establishment and a recent reorganization focusing on research marketing and farm services.

Washington Agriculture Department David W. Angevine Farmer Cooperative Service Angevine FCS Orville Department of Agriculture Alaska Alabama Arizona Arkansas Colorado Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi Missouri New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Virginia West Virginia Congress

Vanoss Alumni Banquet Plans Highlight 14th Annual Event

Vanoss alumni are urged to reserve for the 14th annual banquet set for June 29 at Vanoss High School. Karl Tilley, president of the Alumni Association, said invitations have been mailed to out-of-town members and reservations are coming in. Tickets are sold by J. T. Murphy, Mrs. Glenda Briggs, and Pogli Pinley at listed addresses.

Vanoss Vanoss High School Karl Tilley Vanoss Alumni Association J. T. Murphy Ada Glenda Briggs

Methodists Announce Pastor Changes Across Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Conference of the United Methodist Church announced 137 pastoral transfers during a five day session in Oklahoma City. Reassignments span Ada district to Enid district and include ministers moving to new charges or taking seminary study.

Oklahoma United Methodist Church Oklahoma City Ada Owen Gragg Herman Ging First Clair Payette Asbury-Francis Ketchum-Cleora Kerney E. Graham Jr Homing Allen-Atwood Dwayne Higgins Carmen Enid East Central Bruce Govett Phillips University Alys E. Ward Coalgate-Centrahoma Harold Swink Fittstown-Pontotoc Otto Elling Konawa - Sasakwa C. Lawson Maud - Bowlegs Tyrone Oscar I. Wilkie Spavinaw-Salina Mel Morgan Jr Pickett-Pleasant Hill Edward Kilpatrick Rolf Fitzhugh Claude M. Peeler Stonewall- Tupelo Harold D. Hunt Stratford Alfred D. Erwin Wanette Foy Conrad Ardmore Davis Joe Hock Po Ve Charles Hanna Wapanucka - Clarita Justus Edmond

Rafting Adventure Planned By Himalayan Mountaineering Institute

Lt. Col. Narinder Kumar, former deputy leader of the 1965 Everest expedition, plans to add rafting to the Institute's Adventure Course for boys in Darjeeling. Fifteen Australian boys tested the Teesta River last winter on six rafts over 18 miles. five hours total. Two rafts hit rocks at eight miles and the group waded ashore.

Darjeeling India Himalayas Narinder Kumar Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Kumar Mt. Everest Australia Teesta Snowy Mountains Sikkim

OSU to Study Oklahoma Mourning Doves This Summer

Oklahoma State University researchers led by Dr. Robert Smith will start a three year study on mourning doves in Oklahoma. The program will use banding cop counts and wing analysis to map dove distribution and harvest levels, inviting hunters to send wings for age and origin data. Open season exists across the 48 contiguous states.

Oklahoma State University Oklahoma Robert Smith OSU Smith

Revenue Bonds Up for Ada City Council Vote

Ada City Council discussed and approved resolutions for a 135000 revenue bond issue to fund city improvements. The Ada Public Works Authority will lease airport property and oversee water and sewer upgrades with Thangars planned on the leased ground. A legal contract with W R Shoemaker of Oklahoma City was approved for bond legal work. The bonds go on sale July 15 and a Hillsdale Estates subdivision plat for Mrs Bill Crisman was approved.

Ada City Council Ada Public Works Authority W. R. Shoemaker Oklahoma City Bill Crisman Hillsdale Estates

Girls State Opens As Kennedy Tragedy Reverberates

Oklahoma Governor Dewey Bartlett calls the Kennedy shooting an American tragedy during the Girls State inaugural on the East Central State College campus. Delegates, state officials, and Legion leaders observe a somber mood despite celebratory events as they vote on telegrams and prepare for sessions and talent night.

Girls State East Central State College Oklahoma Dewey Bartlett Robert F. Kennedy Bartlett Kennedy California America American Legion Auxiliary Jill Click Altus Los Angeles American Legion and Legion Auxiliary Ralph B. Hodges Oklahoma Supreme Court Kay Klein Justice Hodges Herman Reimink Auxiliary State Department Eldridge Colston Legion Department Willis C. Reed Auxiliary W. H. Redman the Legion Phillip Haddad Boys State Science Hall East Central Adans Girl State Legion Girls State House Senate Wayne von Feldt

Two Irving Teachers Retire After Long Careers

Two Irving School instructors Jessie Bell DeMoss and Dorothy Benson retire after 40 and 37 years in education. They taught music and third grade, collaborated on school programs, and will pursue club, church, and family activities in retirement. Principal Paul Landrith praises their irreplaceable presence.

Irving School Jessie Bell DeMoss Dorothy Benson Irving DeMoss Adan Francis Allen Latta Maxwell School Ada Junior High Benson Milburn Pauls Valley Nebraska Mellett Ind Ada Highie East Central State College East Central J. M Kerr McGee Oklahoma City Bob DeMoss Auxiliary Enterprises Northeast College Monroe American Association of University Women Business and Professional Women’s Club Hospital Auxiliary Eastern Star Rebeccah Oak Avenue Baptist Church

Homer approves school annexation to Byng and Ada

Homer district residents voted 175 to 39 to annex to Ada and Byng, total 214 the largest in years. A portion near Hillsdale Estates joins Ada, the rest to Byng, while Homer Elementary remains with Byng for now.

Homer Byng Ada Paul Ryan Hillsdale Estates Byng Board of Education

Test Can Predict Heart Trouble in Oklahoma City

University of Oklahoma Medical Center researcher Dr. Gunner Severius reports a 15 minute radiocardiogram test can forecast heart attack within six months with 70 percent accuracy. The seven year study on 120 patients shows four of 95 low risk individuals suffered heart attacks, suggesting risk periods may be managed with rest and medication.

Oklahoma City University of Oklahoma Medical Center Gunner Severius Sevelius OU Medical Center Severius

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Methodists Ada Council By Naomi Knickmeyer Jan Collier John Collier Jan Debbie Tulsa Billie Roberts Sharlet Shope J. W. Albritton Miss Shope Mary Jane Shope Byng High School
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