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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1977
Page
4
A humorous meditation on summer vacations full of mishaps and minor frustrations from lost coffee pots to missed deliveries. The piece riffs on travel annoyances while ending with a smile about returning home after hundreds of miles and many adventures.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Johnson of Colorado Springs visit Mrs Clay Johnson in Roff with relatives including Mr and Mrs Lloyd Johnson and Mr and Mrs Fred Clifton. Charles Johnson of Marietta La arrives to visit family, Wayne and Charles plan a few days in Louisiana while wives visit Ross. Marine enlistment for Mark Williams, son of Mr and Mrs Bill Williams. Baptist WMA meets for a covered dish lunch and Bible study led by Mrs W W Potts. Mrs Ethel Reed's daughter Lois Goodknight undergoes surgery in Davidson. Funeral services for Maggie Hackworth held at 2 p.m. at Ross Baptist Church conducted by Pastor Lee Eldrich with Dewaynes Calvin assisting.
Field Enterprises Educational Corporation announces Mike Wilhite will transfer to Ada as division manager directing sales and service for schools homes and libraries of World Book Encyclopedia. He has six years with the company and moves with his wife Julie former El Reno Spanish teacher. They reside at 125 N Crown Point Drive Ada.
Del City residents Wayne Cothren and Jeremy joined by the Pedersens and Watsons enjoyed boating fishing and camping at Standfield's Lake. New granddaughter born to Hubert and family. multiple visits noted among communities including Heavner Muskegon Mich Oklahoma City and Ada. Corene Mustain and others attended funeral and church events, with several visits to Kingston and Kingston area families.
Lawrence Walthouse reflects on the 200th anniversary of American independence and the muted public observance. He questions the role of God in the pageant and the meaning churches attached to the celebration amid broader national pride.
The piece argues that God is the ultimate source of Israel and humanity's freedom. It links Moses and the Exodus to the Revolution, saying while founders and Continental troops deserve honor, God moves nations toward liberty and should be acknowledged as the great author of freedom.
Vick L Smyth an Ada native has been named vice president of Trade Development for American-Dixie Sales Company a unit of American Can Company He will oversee development with major U S food industry firms and continue directing East Central Southeast and Northeast sales zones Smyth joined American Can in 1971 after earlier posts at General Electric Credit Johnson and Johnson and California Canners and Growers He plans to move with his wife and two children from Atlanta to Fairfield County Connecticut.
The ninth annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July event sponsored by PYAT announced by Activities Chair Cheryl Hooker features a Fireball Evans Classic Mini Marathon around Wintersmith Park and a full day of races games and contests ending with a 9 45 p.m. fireworks display. PYAT of 78 youths plans senior citizen transportation and senior events at Wintersmith Lodge with Pat Ray as adult sponsor.
Obituaries note Ronnie L. Miller age 20 of Rt. 5 died June 15 at Smith Funeral Home Peggy Sue Brown 41 of Rt. 1 died June 16 also at Smith Funeral Home William Luther McKinley 99 of Rt. 5 died June 20. The piece also details a Smith family reunion at the Chickasaw Housing Authority Community Building in Stonewall with attendees from six states including Ada Allen Francis Stonewall and Oklahoma cities.
A mother injured in a bus crash sued the bus company for damages and her child Nancy joined the suit claiming loss of her mother’s care. The court rejected the child’s claim, stating a minor has no legal right to a parent's services.
A home kitchen feature lists a layered vanilla dessert using Kool Whip cream cheese pudding and optional vanilla, plus a barley stuffing with beef bouillon onions mushrooms peanuts herbs and celery for pork chops or vegetables. It notes chilling improves texture and suggests serving at reunions and potlucks.
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