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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1969
Page
4
Ada Oklahoma publishes The Ada Weekly News and Ada Evening News. The paper, first established in 1901 and consolidated with multiple titles over the years, lists annual mail and carrier subscription prices for Pontotoc county and surrounding regions.
Rural students show greater family ties and community involvement than urban peers. They observe parents at work, learn responsibility through chores, and feel connected to land, school, church, and nation, guiding their sense of direction and obligation.
A legal overview discusses when homeowners are liable for injuries to mail carriers. It contrasts rotting porch steps with waxed floors, notes dog bite risks, and cites cases where signs failed to shield homeowners from liability under dog bite or negligence laws. The piece reflects 1969 American Bar Association guidance.
The text explains the origin of the phrase non compos mentis meaning not in possession of one’s mind. It notes the contraction in England to non com and gen te nee ion and hints at linguistic simplification over time.
The passage recounts William Tyndale's execution for translating the Bible and contrasts past dangers with modern accessibility. It emphasizes translating the Bible into life as the most convincing, and potentially dangerous, translation people read in their everyday conduct.
The Ada City Council tentatively approved the Ahloso Water Association plan to extend service to the Ahloso area, contingent on contract time requirements. The nonprofit seeks to tie into the Homer Water District line, potentially serving 180 customers including 50 new ones. The council also added 61,512.46 to year end budgets, mostly from new city sales tax.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cochran recently hosted visitors. Mr. and Mrs. William Henson and Billey welcomed guests. Mr. and Mrs. Henson made a business trip to Oklahoma City. Several families including Summers Johnson Rhynes and Miller visited William Henson and Billey recently.
Mrs Betty Binkley and family Mr and Mrs Johnny Allen and family Mr and Mrs Bill McAnally and family Mrs Beth Rhynes and Mrs Lela Johnson Darlene Ann and Sharron visited Mr and Mrs Alvin McAnally and family recently.
Mr and Mrs Duke Rhynes and family along with Mr and Mrs Wayne McAnally visited Mr and Mrs Walter McAnally then went fishing at Lake Texoma Saturday night.
Mrs Barbara Newby and Kathy joined Vaness 2nd grade pupils and sponsors on a train ride to Ardmore Tuesday. The Newbys and Jones and Pamela Adams visited Rev Don Newby and family recently. The Rev and Mrs Newby and family and Ron Newby visited Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby Thursday. The Rev and Mrs Newby Bob Gray and boys visited recently. The Don Newbys attended a youth rally at Lightning Ridge Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs Paul Golden visited Mr and Mrs John Delozier recently in a social call that highlighted community ties and familiar hospitality.
Mrs Lena Cochran and Mrs Lavona Jones visited Mr and Mrs J B Jones Monday night. Mrs J B Jones visited Mr and Mrs Robert Trivitt recently.
The Union Hill Goodneighbor Club met at Mrs. Betty Cunningham's home on Wednesday. The last meeting will be at Mrs. Lena Cochran's home on May 7. The next gathering is planned for September after school resumes.
Mr and Mrs Harold Haines and family and Mrs Ina Haines with Mr and Mrs Mack Welch and families attended a youth rally at Lightning Ridge Saturday. Mrs Lucy Boudreaux Bakersfield California attended Union Hill Baptist Church Sunday and visited the Haines family with Susan and Mike recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Tilley and Kyle and Lori Lynn of Haysville Kansas visited Mrs. B L Barton of Fitzhugh and Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley and Carlton Rebee during the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Glen Horton and family along with Mr. and Mrs. Roger Stone and family and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon McCurdy and family and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Jennings visited Mr. and Mrs. John Delazier and Mrs. Ruby Horton, Barbara and William recently.
Mrs. Nora Lancaster and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Horace Golden. The Goldens and family attended the youth rally at Lightning Ridge on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jones and family members visited Odell Roddy and Ray Hicks in hospitals Sunday. They also called on Mr. and Mrs. John Wilfong and others from Nicoma Park.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Jennings and family Mrs Tishia Morris Mr and Mrs F O Jones and Kathy Newby visited Mr and Mrs Heb Price recently.
Mrs Nora Roper and Mrs Sybil Collins joined Mr and Mrs Billy Joe Adams for a Sunday night fish fry with their extended family. Also attending were Mr Terry Robertson Kenneth Trent and Vicki Andrews.
Am and family visited Mr. and Mrs. John Collingsworth and Mrs. Maggie Johnson in Konawa on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Walter Dansby and family and Mr and Mrs Bill Walters and family visited Mr and Mrs Robert Golden, Lynda and Mike in Ada and Byars. Mike Golden joined Vaness FFA boys for activities in Stillwater Friday and Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Harold Long and family visited Ernest Lancaster and family while Jerry Shropshire Ada visited relatives. Johnny Long of Vaness FFA traveled to Stillwater for the judging trip. Dr Carter of the Baptist Foundation Oklahoma City spoke Sunday night. Reverend James Wigington and family visited Owen Magar and later A J Wigington's Mead home. Melva Wigington and others visited Ruth Mitchell and Debbie with a park picnic. The Wigingtons also visited Larry Hawkins Friday night.
The Union Hill Church of God held Sunday services with 37 in attendance for both morning and evening sermons by Rev. Doyle Newby. Midweek Young People meetings drew 35 attendees on Wednesday night.
Mr and Mrs Lester Bottoms of Fairfield California visited Mr and Mrs Glen Braden and family and Mr and Mrs Charles Coplen Lee Keeling recently visiting the area.
Mr and Mrs Kirby Tilley and Dian and Pamela visited Mr and Mrs Johnny Tilley and Mr and Mrs Wes Farmer in a local social gathering. No further details provided.
Mr and Mrs Shovie Keeling and Terry Edmond and Charlene and Debbie Coplen visited Mr and Mrs Lee Keeling while Kevin Coplen visited them Saturday in a family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Sandy Bess and Clarence Bess Ada recently. Mr and Mrs Earnest Lancaster visited Mrs Lessie Lancaster Ada recently. Mr and Mrs Bill Delozier Earnest Lancaster and family.
Mr and Mrs Bob Ross hosted and visited relatives including Gladys Nickell Edith Moore Loma Fulton and Mayme Harden across Thursday Friday and Saturday. Visits extended to Willia Pierce Truman Ramer Berthie Cantrell Perry Ross Ricky Shelly and Curtis Ross. Ahloso and Ross Head Start toured the Oklahoma City zoo. A Massey Wigington dinner honored by the Oklahoma Baptist Foundation. Sharon Maxwell Ada stayed with Marsha Massey. Robin Gregory stayed with Conrad Massey.
The men’s Sunday School class gathered Friday at the Treas home for a birthday party honoring Mr Treas. About 15 attended. Mr and Mrs Larry Hawkins sang. Visitors included Latta Treas and family Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs Pete Gibson took his mother Mrs C L Gibson to Atoka Sunday to visit her daughter and family Mr and Mrs W C Elliot Another daughter Mrs Lee Elliott Fitzhugh and Mrs Powell Lartie McAlester were visiting in the Elliott home Mrs Lucille Lowman visited her sister Mrs Mary Nell Lucas Ada over the weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Godfrey of Byng visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lilley on Friday. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Roy William son with Johnnie and Jimmie Ardmore, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Williamson of Oklahoma City, and Mr. and Mrs. Junior William with son and baby Lindsay.
Mrs Myrtle Uhlick returned to Pueblo Colorado after two weeks with her mother Mrs Annie Williamson. Sgt Lyndon Wood now in Vietnam with wife Sue in Fairbanks Alaska. Stonewall residents received visitors from Shawnee Oklahoma City Denison Texas Fort Worth and California. A collision near Moore injured Roscoe Hall and Elmer Hall en route to Oklahoma City.
A note of thanks honors Mrs Callie Garrett for renewing her subscription to the WEEK newspaper. The brief tribute highlights community support and ongoing readership.
The Rev and Mrs Jet Bohannon moved from Francis to Oakman. Raymond Wood and family visited Castoe home. Clifton Tharp and the Castoes hosted midweek. Multiple visits continued between Ada Byng and Pendergrass households with several relatives.
The piece argues smaller or average built youths have chances across baseball golf swimming tennis track and more. It notes golf history shows big names but many champions are average or slight while baseball and track allow smaller players to excel and learn self reliance through sport. It closes with an invitation to play and enjoy sports.
Golden Chris Barnard Medallions were given to Mrs. Ann Washkansky widow of the first heart transplant recipient and Edward Darvall father of the first donor. Rands 23,000 has been raised for the Chris Barnard Heart Fund by 660 medallions sold.
A short excerpt reflects on personal responsibility and belonging in one’s town. It urges not to abandon home in search of novelty, insisting the town’s qualities are tied to the individual. The lines emphasize self-reflection over departure.
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