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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1978
Page
4
A longtime Oklahoma reader laments shrinking open land for fishing and picnics as private landowners increasingly close access. He cites rude behavior, litter, rotting fish, illegal hunting, damaged gates, open fences, vandalized signs, missing permits, and dangerous fires. He urges simple courtesy and respect for property.
Deanna Moore takes over Merle Norman Studio at 208 E Main with Kay Kelly as Beauty Advisor. Former owner Helen Moon retires after six years of running the studio and 15 years owning the adjacent dress shop. Moore and Kelly recently completed a three week training course at Merle Norman Cosmetics in Los Angeles.
The piece surveys daily grooming tasks from teeth brushing to shaving and hair care, noting time differences and the impact of self control on mood. It then shifts to street maintenance, winter road damage, and the hope for smoother, costlier improvements ahead.
Ada Community Concerts renewals begin with renewal cards by ACC Publicity Chair Glenda Rooney. Les Brown and His Band of Renown headline the 1978 79 season in Ada on April 22 1979 with two other concerts TBA. Membership drives run through March 25 with new member signups starting April 16 and season tickets 12.50 adults 6 students 35 family.
Lawrence Walthouse reflects on Joan of Arc and the Dauphin, noting that divine voices can be heard in daily life when one slows down. He recalls guiding youths on a four day bicycle trip, realizing nature’s voices reveal God’s glory beyond speech as Psalms 19 3 4 describes.
The piece invites readers under a starry sky to hear voices from nature and from God's law. It contrasts nature’s awe with the moral order in Psalm 19, urging belief in a Creator and in divine will. The message asks if you are listening.
About 70 4-H members attended the Southeastern District Meat Identification Contest at Ada Wickham Packing. Ponotoc County team won and advances to the state contest in Oklahoma City March 18. Individual honors: Sharon Gerth second, Joe Noble fourth, Elisha Roper fifth, Sonya Stephens sixth, Susan Speed ninth.
A two dish brunch feature includes beef breakfast muffins and brisk steak stroganoff. Muffins mix biscuit base with ground beef orange juice and peel baked in cups yields 12. Stroganoff uses flank or top round, mushrooms green onions sour cream ketchup mustard and Worcestershire served on English muffins.
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