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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1967
Page
4
The Ada News argues that car names influence driving behavior and suggests a slow review of model names. It notes speed as a major factor in accidents and lists bird and animal names, from Firebird to Buzzard, as examples of how branding may prompt faster driving.
A court ruled against a sewing machine company that seized a machine by force, upholding a homeowner’s damages claim. The law limits repossession to peaceful methods and forbids entry by force or trespass, even if the contract allows it.
A sermon urges churches to move beyond welcoming new members and seek life change in all people including marginalized groups. It argues evangelism should be action driven, not tied to transfer mail, and stresses deeds over street preaching. The Antioch model is cited to show sending out workers to find those in need of the gospel.
A letter from Mrs. M. E. Heyn recalls Portland Park near Ada in 1911 1913 with cement plant workers and a store run by the Heyn family. The piece describes hayrides square dances ice cream socials and early romances plus local readers’ Sunday visits and neighborhood events around the Kimmels Floyds and Vandegriffs.
American motorists including trucks and buses used large quantities of gasoline in a period, reflecting high consumption by transportation sectors.
E. J. Holloway held the winning ticket for a $12 000 first prize in a New South Wales lottery but died in 1964. Relatives say he dodged public attention and press inquiries for years, so the prize went uncollected until his executors received probate and the Lottery Office paid the estate.
Lois Wall and family visits spread across several towns. Bob Penrod Leo McNinch Able Summers Doc Summers Alvie Grif Mr and Mrs Andy Brown Stratford visit Wednesday and Thursday. Lois Wall spends the day with daughter Brenda Shaw Ada and granddaughter Tammy Gayle.
John Ray was on the sick list this past week. He spent two days with his son Johnie Ray and Ada family members.
Mr and Mrs Ken Henson and their children of Sioux City Iowa are mentioned in a local newspaper notice describing a family profile and household details. The fragment references the Henson family and their Iowa residence.
A Pontotoc County column urges residents to explore their county by car or on foot, noting 750 square miles and over 1000 miles of roads. The piece extols spring and early summer beauty, wildflowers, and flowing streams, urging a daily vacation to see local scenery and revive memories.
Mr and Mrs Ted Sickles returned Mrs Thelma Perriman from Oklahoma City Sunday. Laurence Walker of Roff and Mrs Van Schuyver visited Perriman Sunday. Mrs Loren e McIlroy and Geneve McCullar joined Monday. Miss Jane West and Miss Linda Coffey from Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Edd Coffey. Edd Coffey's wife visited Perriman Monday. Pauline Vandegriff also visited.
Mr and Mrs Simon Young visited Mr and Mrs Kenneth Fortner and family in Ada Saturday for a birthday supper. Other relatives attended. Sunday they visited Mr and Mrs Coy Young and family in Allen and Mrs Young’s mother Martha Young. Elaine and Clay Young hosted their cousin Coy Young this week.
Mrs Johnnie Hanning made a business trip to Ardmore accompanied by Mrs Kit Thomas. The pair reported routine meetings and local engagements during their short travels.
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Brady traveled to Cheyenne and Sayre. They visited the Indian museum at Cheyenne during the trip.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Houser and Francis joined Mr. and Mrs. Cledes Grissom Jr. and sons Sunday. Benny Hampton and children from Oklahoma City visited the Grissoms on Friday. The Bert Cupps held a family reunion with guests including the Bighams from Modesto and others from Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Latta.
Mr and Mrs Fred Gryder of Corpus Christi Texas visited Mr and Mrs Roy Kindrick Wednesday through Saturday as their son Roy prepared to leave for Vietnam.
Janie Lancaster spent Sunday night with Pamela Shortes, a social visit noted in local society circles. The pairing draws attention in community event coverage.
Mr and Mrs Tommie Blackwell and Sherry of Greenville South Carolina visited Kit and Paul Thomas on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Carla Watts of Tulsa Oklahoma visited on Thursday. Mrs Jewell Crump of Ada visited on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Wesley Brantley attended the alumni banquet at East Central Saturday night. Brantley also attended the Haines family reunion at Wintersmith Park, sharing in a weekend of community gatherings.
Mrs Sandra Kay Brown, formerly of San Bernardino, visits Mr and Mrs Coy Shortes in Riverside, California, joined by Mrs Bobbi McDonol and Debby.
Mrs Elizabeth French and Mr and Mrs Dalton Blood visited Kingsburg Calif residents Mr and Mrs Duke Stanley and Mary Frances. They also visited Mr and Mrs G P Knight and Mrs Knight's sister and family Mr and Mrs Floyd Evans and Julia Roden.
Mrs May Shumard attended the funeral of Weldon Wood at the Free Will Baptist Church in Ada recently.
The Rev and Mrs Robert Brown with Susan Roger and Ricky of Stratford visited Mrs May Shu mard on Sunday.
Theo Glover is a parent at Valley View as details continue on page six.
The piece notes lingering oddities after the DST shift. Readers report fatigue and urge to adjust bedtimes to the sun hour. Farmers say daylight saves little, waking before dawn and ending work after sunset, with a tomatoes complaint remaining unresolved.
The piece notes a new shaped suit for men that adds shoulders and creates a trim slim waist. It suggests checking in men’s wear stores for the current fashion aid to general appearance.
The speaker describes a divine washing of nature with vivid imagery of grass, trees, hills, and sea. The verse ends with a wish for personal cleansing from dust and dirt, evoking a white birch tree as a symbol of purity. The lines reflect reverence and longing in a brief devotional poem by William Stidger.
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