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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1976
Page
4
In a storm, safe shelter should combine practicality with calm action. The piece mocks panic and suggests creative approaches like staying on a full stomach with music in the cellar, reading, or knitting under guidance from mothers, turning disaster time into purposeful activity.
Sunday school attendance reached seventy at Lightning Ridge Baptist Church with multiple visitors joining services. The Vaness High School Baccalaureate and commencement were held at Norman Lloyd Noble Center with speakers Don Newby and families of Doug Stanfield.
The Roff High School bac calaureate services were held Sunday night with Rev. Du Wayne Corvin delivering the sermon. Cindy Williams Woods of Ada accompanied by piano, and Jim Woods, both graduates of East Central University, are mentioned among visitors and family.
Death notices for Ida May Bingham 71 Ada resident died May 5 at Crisswell Funeral Home Mattie Jackson 56 Ada resident died May 9 at Smith Funeral Home Ruby May Snell 65 Stonewall resident died May 10 at Criswell Funeral Home Dr C L Border 73 Ada resident died May 10 at Hudson Funeral Home records from local funeral homes
East Central University singers the Oklahomans begin a 12 day tour visiting veterans hospitals in Texas Oklahoma Louisiana Mississippi Tennessee and Arkansas. The 12 member group directed by Jeff Frederick will perform country bluegrass and comedy acts for service men in hospitals. Sponsored by USO and the National Association For Uniformed Services. Members include Janie Bonar Bruce Bonar Janet Waters Patty Walsh Brenda Fairchild Rick O Brien Patti Lynn Martin Nancy Jo Smith Danny Farris Randy Roller Tom De Bose and John Johnson.
Ada police officials reiterate city ordinance requires all cyclists to wear helmets within city limits despite a new state law allowing adults 18 and older to ride without a helmet. Capt. Bill Smith says the city rule remains enforced and riders should locate and wear their helmets.
The item lists show weekly news subscription prices with amounts ranging from three dollars to thirty six dollars and forty cents. The figures suggest tiered rates or bundled offerings for readers.
A reflective piece argues for living with natural processes rather than fighting them. It cites floods and flood plains, wetlands, dunes, forest fires, brush on hillsides, dams, sun energy, wind power, and soil recovery as examples where understanding and prudent use reduce damage and support resilience. It notes shifts toward parks, green belts, controlled burns, and sustainable development.
Two Beckham County ranchers sue Missouri cattleman Merle Davis for 1.05 million in actual damages and 1 million in punitive damages. They allege they bought diseased cattle in 1974 causing brucellosis in 74 head valued at 2000 each, with 70 additional cattle rendered unsalable by testing.
An exploration of the Book of Acts highlights how early Christians expressed faith through actions rather than doctrine. Luke would note the apostles deeds as pivotal, with Pentecost sermons showing faith in motion and followers speaking to foreigners in their own languages.
The speaker centers on Jesus of Nazareth as proven by God through mighty works. He urges the audience to repent and be baptized to receive the Holy Spirit, stressing concrete acts over theological debate. The message links Jesus attention to Old Testament expectations and calls for decisive action.
A collection of dessert recipes including a ginger nut torte with walnut mixture and cream filling, cocoa cake with butterscotch frosting, coffee frosting, and a ham and macaroni skillet supper. Also includes orange rum sauce and serving yields.
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