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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1972
Page
12
A compact meditation on grass highlighting its pervasiveness from plains to pampas, its role in erosion control, and its fundamental place in food since grains are grasses. It emphasizes grazing benefits, drought resilience, and the grass’s historical importance.
The article explains how courts decide which spouse dies last in a common disaster for estate purposes. It covers cases where slight timing differences affect heirs, examples like a car collision and a mother and daughter, and notes that many states have a Simultaneous Death Act. It also suggests including a simultaneous death clause in wills to tailor wishes.
Bureau engineers estimate Oklahoma irrigation plan would cost 4.286 billion in 1967, excluding existing reservoirs. Potential benefits include new water sources for central and western cities, recreation and possible navigation to Oklahoma City. California's larger population funded project cost about $2 billion less. Such a project in Oklahoma may be many years away.
On the Jerusalem Pentecost, Peter spoke to a curious crowd despite lacking formal credentials. The message centered on Jesus as the Risen Lord and God turning human defeat into victory through the Holy Spirit. The sermon highlighted faith over past failings and the power to redeem broken lives.
A humorous collection opens with a father’s junk box philosophy about repurposing broken items and people. It weaves in quips about life, health, elections, social observations, and light anecdotes reflecting mid-century humor and wisdom.
The piece muses on procrastination as a moral flaw and social force across generations. It contrasts older views with youth’s concerns, argues for responsibility in quality and productivity, and cites Thoreau on nature while urging renewed learning and action.
Stonewall residents share visits with family and friends from Ada Shawnee Norman and Oklahoma City. The community lists church attendance, social gatherings, illnesses, and a 95th birthday dinner for Mariah Isabelle Stegall with many attendees across Oklahoma and beyond.
Sunday school attendance reached 103 at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Oil Center. Rev. Glen Eaves led morning and evening services with a baby dedication at 11 oclock. Betty Mitchelle will conduct a revival during Easter. The column lists numerous local families visiting, attending, or hosting events in Oil Center and nearby towns, plus church auxiliary notes and social visits.
A pink and blue stork shower for Mrs. Troy Manuel occurred at the Oklahoma State Motor Bank hosted by Mrs. Ruby Allen Mrs. Katey Reeves and Mrs. Sherry Todd. Attendees listed include Mrs. Jeff Collins Mrs. Gene Reeves Mrs. R. N. Gilstrap and many others.
Chakravarti Narasimhan, 56, serves as undersecretary general and chef de cabinet to Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim. He acts as adviser and confidant, keeps the inner council decisions, and is the likely No 2 amid ongoing cabinet reshuffles as terms expire March 31.
In Pontotoc County and statewide a large voter turnout rejected Gov. Hall's Freeway 77 bond. Final totals: 5,226 votes. No 3,576 and Yes 1,646, a two to one margin. No precinct passed the proposal. two precincts tied at 9-9 and 64-64. Several precincts rejected it by almost four to one.
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