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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1972
Page
4
Rural landowners confront a push for public access to federally funded lakes built for flood control and land management. Authors argue most landowners want select access, not total public right, noting past stock water use, conservation goals, and concerns over stewardship, vandalism, and loss of control.
An old court discussion explains how participants in physical activity bear obvious dangers. It notes golf as a common example where a shanked shot injures a bystander, while also distinguishing non natural risks from negligent acts. The doctrine bars claims when harm comes from inherent sport risks.
A sermon urges unity in Christ as Paul describes the Church as the Body of Christ. It notes that the Spirit unites diverse peoples and gifts, forming one body where every member has value. The message stresses mutual dependence and that believers are linked through commitment to Christ.
A reflective piece argues that presidential primaries threaten the national popular vote and may erode party cohesion. It notes voters often join parties by habit rather than conviction, and that issues no longer clearly separate parties. It calls for prudent citizenry and cautions against assuming dishonesty in politics.
Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp visited Mrs Mary Cook Ada. Recent visitors to Rome included Mr and Mrs E J Lancaster and family with Gary Golden and Herold Long and families. The Coplen family hosted visitors including Rev Dan Franklin Ronnie Hood Jess Coplen Monahan and others. Charlene Coplen celebrated her 15th birthday with Carlotta Sutton Teresa Sutton Linda Dunn Fay Sweat and family. Debbie Coplen Glenia Treas attended 4 H Roundup. Charle Coplen and family later visited Lee Keeling Ada and Peggy Walker at University Hospital in Oklahoma City. James Rhynes Sr with Phil Rhynes Don Allison James Rhynes Jr and William Henson visited Noble and Calvin. Terry Robertson Lisa Lawton and William Henson visited Johnny Allan Ada.
Mrs A C Stonecipher of Tupelo was celebrated on her 75th birthday with a family gathering at her home Monday. A special dinner and a white sheet cake with yellow roses and the inscription Happy Birthday Mother were shared by her husband, sons, daughters in law, grandchildren, and other relatives from Holdenville Ashland Cromwell and nearby areas.
Local society notes list numerous visitors to farms and families in Vanoss area including Summers Cothren Mustain Price Miller Northam and Pedersen households. The column records visits across Atoka Stratford Del City and Konawa with memorials to friendships and church events and notes a gospel singing at Konawa High School and a C E B Rally at Pentecostal Holiness.
In Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church eighty nine attended Sunday school and morning service led by Rev. Glen Eaves. Womens Auxiliary program directed by Mrs. Enola Chilcoat, next stop Tupelo for District Conference. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Doyne Isaacs of Wichita and Mrs. Violet McBroom.
The Tess Church service is set for Friday and Saturday at Wagoner with the Rev. Ham as pastor. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lance hosted dinner Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Trimmer and stopped by the Lance and Trimmer households. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Lance and baby. Mrs. Ben Robertson paid a visit to Mrs. Varnie Northam Monday.
Sunshine church notes show 387 in Sunday school with Melissa Green singing. Local visits include Virgie Hewett, Vernie Henley, J B Eager, Clyde Hobgood family, Claude Hewett, E D Gary, Carolyn Eager, Royce Phillips in Oklahoma City, and Valley View Hospital sightings. 4H meat judging contest attendees from the Green family then returned home. social calls spread across Ada, Lat in, Roff, McLish, Pontotoc, and Prineville Oregon contexts with multiple family visits noted throughout the period.
Val Dean Smith son of Effie M. Smith serves in Vietnam as the lone whistlesman among a 13 man SEABEE team. The unit conducts civic action and training to aid villagers cut off by poor roads and lack of bridges. They have repaired 10 miles of roads, four bridges, added a two classroom wing to an agricultural school, and built a kitchen for a refugee program. Smith leads the water system, purifies 3000 gallons daily, and operates heavy machinery to support road work.
Mike Holland, widower of Sue Holland, who froze to death near their Yukon River cabin, plans to move his infant son to Stevens Village. He recalls the fatal Feb scene as he returns to Alaska to rebuild his life and continue trapping in the harsh Arctic environment.
The Saigon command reports Communist forces struck Truc Giang in the Mekong Delta, killing a portion of militia and police and nine of their wives and children, wounding 29 defenders, destroying police HQ and housing, and capturing a rocket launcher. The violence extended to Cambodia with attacks near Tay Ninh West and near Phnom Penh, while Lon Nol pledged a new constitution and Cambodians awaited leadership changes.
Dallas district and county criminal courts collected a record 472326 in bond forfeitures for 1971. Aggressive District Attorney Robert Stinson said Dallas County forfeited more bail bonds than the other 253 Texas counties combined, with 366 felony and 750 misdemeanor defendants charged in criminal courts.
The annual Ada Quarter Horse Sale sponsored by Pete Winters features 400 consigned animals from 11 states. Breeders from Oklahoma to Tennessee will supply outstanding racing, halter and brood stock, with sale daily starting at 10 am at the big pavilion near SH 13.
Dr Carl Larry Osborn of Ada is among three young Oklahoma doctors awarded American Cancer Society clinical fellowships worth 4800 for training in cancer work. Adolph N Vammen, president of the Oklahoma division, announced the grants. Osborn, born 1944 in Dallas, studied at East Central State College and OU School of Medicine and has been in residency at OU Hospitals in obstetrics and gynecology since July 1. Similar awards went to Dr Marvin Krober and Dr Linda M Johnson.
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