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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1970
Page
4
The Ada Weekly News argues Pontotoc County will stay rural yet gain residents seeking homesites with privacy. It cites urban shift trends, cites Ron Adler on city importance, and envisions dispersed companies and electronic media transforming living patterns and quality of life.
A 1970 ABA note explains that a husband may deduct his wife’s travel costs only if her presence is a necessary business service rather than mere companionship. Courts have ruled that personal duties like typing notes or social hosting do not qualify, while a wife who travels with sole business purpose and no sightseeing may be deductible.
The piece contrasts church attendance with true worship and outlines three dimensions of worship: remembrance, present fellowship, and future anticipation. It cites Paul’s Corinthian context and Jesus’ teaching to emphasize that worship centers on God, not on personal gain.
Ada Oklahoma May placements reach 280 non agricultural positions the highest for May since 1955. the 43 percent increase over last year reflects gains in construction manufacturing wholesale retail service and domestic sectors with jobs filled including engine repairman proofreader plumber helper painter helper fry cook dragline operator clerk typist furniture mover day worker and yardman.
A devotional piece urges readers to seek Jesus as savior and friend. It contrasts eternal loss without Him with the joy and peace found in faith, citing Frances Ridley Havergal and paraphrased anecdotes to illustrate patience and perseverance in daily life.
Downcast gaze reveals the curb as a window into history and daily life. The essay spotlights New England granite curbs and evolving street engineering, noting age by seams and the shift to integrated street curbs. It muses on stories told by gutters, parades, weather, and romance along the curb line.
Murray County extension director George Seals will oversee 13 Oklahoma 4H youths on a Netherlands exchange starting June 18. The group, three boys and ten girls, will stay with Dutch families, undergo two three week placements, plus a ten day regional tour before returning in August. Seals will monitor progress and liaise with Dutch youth groups while also sharing Oklahoma dairy and feedlot programs. He returns August 22 to Sulphur.
The first commissioned portrait of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales has been presented to Cardiff. The 8 foot high painting depicts Charles meeting Cardiff officials after his investiture last July.
Johnson's Spring Crest Draperies opens at 401 E Main Ada on June 1 owned by Mr and Mrs Leon Johnson of Pauls Valley who will split time between Pauls Valley and Ada. Mrs Foy Phillips manages Ada store with hours 9 a m to 1 p m and 2 to 5 p m Monday to Friday.
The Latta Homemakers Extension Group met in June at Mrs. Bob Mayberry’s home. Mrs. Grace demonstrated wood refinishing with paint and color charts while Mrs. Brantley led singing and Mrs. Kindrick gave a devotional.
Stephenie McCullar an 18 year old from Pontotoc County will join 23 Oklahoma youth on a July 14 to August 4 goodwill tour of Europe. The group including 4 H members will visit Amsterdam Copenhagen Moscow Warsaw Munich and Berlin to foster international understanding. Basil Myers 4 H agent will accompany the delegation organized under the national People-to-People program.
The Department of Commerce approved 56,111 dollars for the Southern Oklahoma Development Association for the fifth year to cover administrative costs. SODA will add 18,704 dollars toward a total of 74,815 with districts including Atoka, Bryan, Carter, Coal, Garvin, Johnston, Love, Marshall, Murray and Pontotoc counties. During year four SODA reported 1,177 new jobs with Ardmore and Ada benefiting. the next year will emphasize waste disposal, training, industrial information, and unemployment studies.
When making oyster stew add a pinch of celery salt and a few dashes of Worcestershire for richer flavor and balance. The small seasonings enhance the briny oysters without overpowering them.
A 10 year old boy, Douglas Martin Lorenz, was treated for head injuries after a freak car pedestrian accident on SH 399 near Ada. He and his 14 year old brother Butch crossed the highway when struck by a car driven by Terry Wayne Hill of Noble.
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