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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1975
Page
4
The piece explains koinonia as more than fellowship, encompassing partnership and shared life with God and others. It cites John 20 31 and explores how biblical writers aim for readers to enter their experiences and encounter God personally.
A playful essay muses on clever mice and animal diets, jokes about bureaucratic overreach, then shifts to weather oddities and the idea of National Appliance Service Week. It ends with a humorous plan to lunch a helpful plumber who can fix household machines.
Gov Boren discusses new bass genetics work to improve smallmouth populations and reservoir suitability. The Bass Booster program starts July 1 1975, funded by a dedicated department fund with audits by the State Auditor. Lansden elected Wildlife Chairman at June 2 meeting with Fry as Vice Chairman and Van Pelt as Secretary.
Editorial urges summer readers to learn to swim and practice water safety. It cites Ada instructional programs, church camps, Boy Scouts, and Camp Fire offerings, and warns of drowning risks from unskilled swimmers, unlifejacket canoeing, and dangerous water areas.
Family law details three name change cases. In one, mother seeks to rename Billy to her new husband but father objects and the court preserves the father’s surname. In another, a father who has had no contact with his son is deemed a total stranger and the mother may rename the boy. A third case shields a daughter from her father’s notoriety, allowing a change to spare the child the burden of the parent’s sins.
Oklahoma Regents allocate 127.6 million for state institutions for next fiscal year with East Central State University receiving 3.4 million an increase of 275000 over last year. Total capital improvements set at 11 million including 3.8 million for library equipment. Regents meet June 20 and 26 to finalize budgets.
Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev resurfaced at a Kremlin ceremony with a Czech delegation present. Ambassador Jan Havleka pinned a commemorative award as Brezhnev, 68, appeared fit despite prior illness rumors and a public absence since May 9.
India ordered 1.9 million metric tons of U S wheat for the new crop year, with 254000 tons in the week ended May 25. American Beef Packers and James Allan & Sons face financial strain as meat packers grapple with delayed payments and rising costs.
Recent studies indicate vitamin C may lessen cold severity by drying effects similar to an antihistamine but it does not reduce frequency or prevent colds.
The Stratford Roundup Club hosts a three day I R A rodeo from June 12 to 14 with 8 p m performances. A 5 p m downtown parade kicks off opening day. Prizes total 100 for first 75 for second and 50 for third across bareback bronc bulldogging calf roping team roping and barrel racing in junior and senior divisions plus a new wild mule ride event.
June fishing thrills Lake Eufaula and Kerr reservoir with six to eight pound bass and plentiful shad. Green Country offers accessible waters within an hour’s drive, including Green Leaf and Oolagah where crappie and bass thrive.
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Climate and Entomology and Plant Industry Division oversees the PERS network. Citizens should report suspect pesticide misuse with episode location and date, pesticide type, applicator identity, affected wildlife and crops, and license or wing numbers. Reports may be sent to county game rangers or the state wildlife department to forward to the agriculture department.
The Jamaica Tourist Board unveils a new activity called Camera Safari in Port Antonio. A 2 1/2 hour guided horseback ride goes into the Blue Mountains through banana sugar and coconut plantations with lunch at Rafters Rest near the Rio Grande and hotel pickup in Port Antonio.
The Duncan family reunion held June 1 at Wintersmith Park Lodge drew 107 attendees. A large contingent traveled from many states including Texas California Oregon and Oklahoma with numerous Duncans and in laws joining locals from Ada and Sapulpa for the event.
Puritans arriving in Salem in 1630 laid the groundwork for American democracy and later rebellion. Under John Winthrop the Massachusetts Bay Colony evolved from a royal charter into a blueprint for government, with General Court meetings and a governor lead, shaping early democratic norms.
Latta Harold and Mickey Shaw families spent a fishing trip in Southeastern Oklahoma and Texas with rain noted. Lovelace family visited in Marietta while Gary Lovelace undergoes surgery. Hawkins Mayberrys attend a granddaughter’s wedding in Moore. Hughey visited a sister in Oklahoma City. Robertson patient at Valley View Hospital. Brantle family visited in Edmond. Anderson kin visited Sulphur sisters and brother. Grace fished Broken Bow area. Shortes visited Oklahoma City relatives. Lancaster picked up aunt in Oklahoma City. Henry returns from California to Oklahoma, Minor family plans move to Roff July 1.
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