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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1968
Page
4
The Ada Weekly News discusses the rising use of computers in daily life and business. It notes automation displaces some work but creates others and highlights misbilling incidents blamed on machines. The piece argues about accountability and the charm and limits of automation.
An indigent husband sentenced to prison for contempt for failing to pay alimony argues the Constitution bars imprisonment for debt. The judge says punishment is for contempt, not debt, noting imprisonment would not help the ex wife and that only the husband has a duty to support. If he cannot pay due to job loss, jail is unlikely.
Hawaii’s anthurium business thrives as the U S Department of Agriculture records 1967 mainland shipments at 282,500 dozen, up 11 percent from 1966’s 257,000 dozen. The 1965 figure was 160,500 dozen.
Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl argues faith must balance inward piety with outward works. Philo, Twain, Jesus, and James stress faith expressed through deeds, not belief alone, with devotion guiding practical action. Faith that works, Hartley Coleridge adds, makes truth a present fact.
Ada man Harold Dean Chaffin, 21, of 529 West 7th, sustained a damaged elbow and was in fair condition after surgery at Valley View Hospital. Trooper H T Gay said Chaffin, driving south on SH 3 near Ada, had his left arm outside the window when his car side swiped a pickup driven by Cecil Earl Woodward, 39, of Route 4, Ada. Both vehicles on minor damage. Woodward uninjured.
A collage of visits and gatherings across Byars Ada Stonewall and surrounding towns. Families including Law Hughes Nelson Foreman McWethy Clifford Ellis Ellis Brashears and others share meals tea and weekend getaways while the Nelsons sell their farm and move to Ada.
Mr. and Mrs. Troy Miller are spending time fishing while he is on vacation, relaxing at a local spot and sharing quiet moments by the waters.
Dorothy Nessel and family hosts and visits with Law and Henson kin from Dallas. Irene Wood and Ollie Tucker circle. Joy Tucker attends funeral of Mary Jo Thompson in Pauls Valley. Tucker and Isaacs share visits and kitchen favors during Ada revival week.
Mrs Jim Guinn, who was visiting a friend in Atoka, returned home on Thursday for another week. Mr and Mrs Carl Rhynes Sr of Denison Texas spent Thursday night with her father Jim Guinn.
Mrs Millie Smith had dinner Wednesday with her mother Mrs Annie Sarratt in Ada. Elaine Gould and Brad visited Friday with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Jake Smith.
Darlene Midkiff spent a week recently with her cousin Roylene Phares in Coalgate, Oklahoma.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Guinn of Drumright visited Friday with his father, Jim Guinn.
Mrs Matilda Baron of Holyoke Massachusetts returned home Tuesday after a month with Mr and Mrs Jack Caton Naomi Jackie Sharon and Alan The Cators accompanied her to Oklahoma City Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter McWethy and Tammy dined Thursday with Mrs. Eva Foreman. Mrs. Eva Foreman and Mrs. ...
Doyle Williams spent the weekend in Oklahoma City with Walter Jor. The brief note places both men in the city area for unspecified activities during the visit.
Mrs Birtie Bullard and granddaughter Joyce Bullard visited Friday morning with Mrs Gladys McCurdy. They met Mrs McCurdy's new grandson Stephen Kaiser. Mr and Mrs Martin McCur dy visited with their daughter and family including Mrs Harry Kaiser Marty Cindy David and Stephen Enid.
Jackie Loyd spent the weekend in Oklahoma City with her sister Mrs. Dickie Goode. They also visited Jackie's mother Mrs. Sug Loyd.
Mr and Mrs Roy Loyd and Mrs Obie Hudson visited recently with Mrs Hudsons son Charles Hudson in Durham North Carolina.
Roger Massey employed in Louisiana spent the weekend with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Edgar Cross.
Mr and Mrs E W Echols of Louisiana spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs John Anderson, sharing time with the Anderson family.
Marlin McKay enjoys a weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Pete McKay, sharing leisure moments away from routine duties.
Mr and Mrs J L Wilson of Bernie and Phyllis hosted Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Jake Smith. Elaine Gould also visited Lula Smith Sunday afternoon with her grandmother Mrs Millie Smith.
Mr and Mrs Guy Buzbee of Stonewall spent Sunday visiting Mrs Knox Sweat and Mrs Maudie Harbin in Lula.
Mr and Mrs Sam Johnston along with Tony Carolyn Ada and Debbie Clifford are noted in a brief social item describing a recent visit. The fragment suggests a family gathering reported in community news.
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Harkins hosted a Sunday dinner with their children Billy Ronnie Keith Gary Tom and Karen joined by her parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Hogue and Don A during a family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Bill Smith of Ada visited Sunday with Mrs Josie Killion and also with his sister and husband Mr and Mrs Ernest Smith.
Charles Krebbs is staying with his brother William Krebbs at Clinton while employed for the summer. The arrangement highlights family support during the season.
Mr and Mrs Don Weller hosted Darla Darrell and Donna for a Sunday dinner with his parents Mr and Mrs Deborn Weller and Jesse present.
Mrs. Helen Phares and Mrs. Donna Turnbolt of Coalgate spent Thursday night with Mrs. Lillian Welch. The group then headed to Atoka on Friday.
Mr and Mrs W B Hokett accompanied their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Kenneth Murphy Steve and Ginger to HemisFair in San Antonio Texas. The group visited the Astrodome and Astro World and returned home Sunday.
Mr and Mrs C V Taylor and their children Larry Cheryl Kathleen and Steve Pickett visited Sunday Buck Taylor according to local society notes.
Mrs George Carson and her daughters Ada visited Friday with her parents Mr and Mrs Alex Sprouse, Debra and Gayla, for a family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Richard Tubbs of Oklahoma City visited Saturday with his grandmother Mrs Addie Goff. They came after their daughter Ronda Tubbs who had been visiting Mrs Goff.
Mrs Archie Angel was released from Valley View Hospital on Friday, marking the end of her inpatient treatment and return to home care.
Mrs Alfred Prichard was admitted to Valley View Hospital on Tuesday for surgery. The note appears in a local newspaper item continuing on page 6.
A manager tells a tale of a clumsy staffer who trips across a desk and ruins a formal setting. The lesson: thinking alone cannot replace practiced habit and coordinated action, as overthinking slows responses and undermines speed and precision.
A fragment warns that harsh methods may be used to discipline a young person. It notes bending as a means of correction. The text reflects a problematic viewpoint on child-rearing and authority.
A wry observation on married life noting that happiness fades when living together grows routine. The quip suggests that long-term companionship tests patience and balance, even as small comforts remain.
A short verse by Luman Wesley Colton asserts that smiling spreads freely from person to person. It urges openness and sharing joy rather than restricting expression.
The young man follows his boss's advice and struggles with increasing difficulty. He makes a persistent effort to think, yet his stumbling grows more severe over time.
Firemen made one run Wednesday to the residence of Jane Shope at 800 East 9th. There was no fire. They cut off the water to stop a water leak.
The Tennessee Valley Authority began its initial mission to build a network of dams and reservoirs along the Tennessee River and its tributaries to aid navigation and control severe floods.
The Pontotoc County Community Action Foundation schedules its annual meeting at City Hall on Monday June 24 at 7 30. Officers for the next year will be elected and the annual progress report presented. The public is invited to attend and participate.
Local classified section invites readers to place ads for buying selling trading and renting items or services. Contact available at 332-4433.
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