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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1968
Page
4
The Ada Weekly News praises country visiting yet urges moderation in travel. It contrasts rural sociability with city life and warns against fatigue from long road trips, advising breaks, rest, and measured itineraries for summer visiting.
A historical reflection links Old Testament proverbs on intemperance to modern alcohol abuse. It argues drunkenness brings poverty, violence, and personal ruin, stressing practical, nonmoral reasons to master appetite and avoid the dangers of drink.
The article explains that ex post facto laws punish no past acts legally done when committed. It cites cases where increasing penalties cannot apply retroactively, and where some past acts may be punished by future standards. It also notes exceptions for noncriminal consequences and standards for medical licensure based on character.
The swift is described as a bird capable of speeds up to 125 miles per hour during hunting acts, illustrating its remarkable flight performance and predatory behavior.
Around ilo County residents share visits across Ada Beecher City and Oklahoma City. Families of Sisemore, Vandegriff, Wilson and Sliger exchange greetings and attend church, lunches, and a state FFA convention. 53 attended Vanessa Missionary Baptist Church. Howard Wayne Sliger attended the FFA convention at Oklahoma State University Stillwater. Spec 5 Don L. Sliger called his parents from Fort Lewis Washington.
Ellen Flowers of Drexel and sister Gloria attended First Baptist Church services. Mrs. Bertie Lilley visited Mrs. T. T. Lowman, and Ave Henson of Ada called on the Lowman family. Clara Romine was admitted to Valley View Hospital. Lollie Mann, H. H. Phillips, and Lucille Lowman visited Dave Romine and his daughter Foy Wheat. Rev. Steve Lilley preached at Nazarene Church in Wayne Strange’s absence. Lloyd Godfrey of Byng visited Lilley family.
Mr and Mrs Jack McNutt and daughter Jackie visited the J H McNutts in Okemah on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Earl Stevens of Union Valley visited Mrs Rosa Burkhart on Tuesday. The two families had been neighbors for 11 years before the Burkharts moved to Stonewall.
Mr and Mrs V T Gasaway attended the Taylor family reunion in McAlester with about 38 people present. They visited Tollie Collins in Valley View Hospital on Sunday. Auti McCullar made a business trip to Oklahoma City Thursday. Geneva McCullar went to the 4 H roundup in Ada on Tuesday. Edwina Shaw visited Anita McCullar Friday night. A picnic at Devils Den in Tahlequah area was attended by Stephnie Anita McCullar Charles Ownbey Doug Stanfield Kathy Darlene Hunt and Arliss Martin on Sunday.
County Clerk Don Thompson announced that checks for workers in the April 16 election are prepared. Workers should pick up their checks promptly at the county clerk’s office.
Neat offers classified ads to buy sell trade or rent items. Contact 332-4433 for listings and placement details.
Mrs. W. E. McCullar and Mrs. Bessie Rushing of Oakland California hosted and visited Ada residents. The Bailey family and Lynn Ann Bethany joined for dinners inviting Rev. Royce Packard and Mrs. Packard with children. Additional guests included Mrs. Elizabeth Standifer and visiting Ada families Mr. Dick Cope and Rev. Milton Balthrop with relatives.
Vanoss notes pre school events May 3 and 4 at Camp Blue Tishomingo. May 5 features Senior Baccalaureate at 2 p.m. with Rev. Glen Eaves and Glen Golden readings. May 6 faculty host senior picnic at Wintersmith Park Ada. May 8 senior commencement at 8 p.m. Valedictorian Susie Stone Salutatorian Gayle McNinch. May 9 seniors depart for trip to Six Flags Over Texas and Galveston.
Mr and Mrs Bob Slaughter Judy and Kay and Linda Dans by Gaar Corner attended a singing at Oakman Friday. Mrs Casey Glasgow visited Mrs Leona Spears Ada Saturday. Also present were Mr and Mrs Nelson Kay Trobaugh and Jeanie Kay and Mr and Mrs J L Trobaugh all of Ada. Mrs Casey Glasgow went to Oklahoma City on business Mon.
Mrs Sandra Daniels and Mrs Sharon Daniels and Mrs Charlotte Daniels with Kim and Robbie visited Mr and Mrs Andy Murray Sunday. Andy Murray and Lewis Daniels from Ada went on a fishing trip to Lake Texoma Thursday. Mrs Lewis Daniels spent Thursday night with Mrs Jo L Murray.
Ed Roundtree spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs L G Hooser and Janis. Sandy Sturdivan spent Saturday night with Janis Hooser.
Mr and Mrs Johnny Walker of Oklahoma City spent Saturday night with Mrs Essie Walker and Jerry, family members listed as hosting and socializing in the local society note.
Mr. and Mrs. Dee Davis of Visalia California spent Monday and Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Davis of Kiowa visited Clarence Davis on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Miller spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Larry Rivers and Deanna.
Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hise visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hisan on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. W L McKinley hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Herbert McKinley of Tulsa. Marvin Briggs entertained the McKinleys with a visit, and Howard Briggs called on Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Cornell Saturday.
Mrs. Margaret Sturdivan and her mother Mrs Nora Ryan and Mrs Artie Holland of Ada spent Wednesday night at Naomi Lee Brown in Oklahoma City. They attended a movie there on Thursday. Bob Ryan and daughter Patty of Fort Stockton Texas visited Mr and Mrs Harold Sturdivan and Sandra Saturday. Mr and Mrs Dean Warren and family of Ada and Mr and Mrs Bert Warren of Center visited Mr and Mrs Joe Walker and family Sunday.
lr and Mrs Herbert McKinley of Tulsa spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs W L McKinley. Sunday visitors in the W L McKinley home included Mr and Mrs Herbert McKinley of Tulsa Mr and Mrs Glenn Cornell Mr award Briggs and Mr and Mrs Earl McKinley of Tecumseh.
Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Miller visited Mr. and Mrs. Clif ford Miller on Tuesday.
Rep. Carl Albert will be principal speaker at the dedication of the Neighborhood Facility Building on May 11. The school expects 2,500 people to attend the service. The facility was financed by HUD and serves the Byng School District with work study programs adult education and health services.
A collage of aphorisms and jokes contrasts religious exhortation with everyday observations. It includes a Grenville Kleiser exhortation about taking up the cross and facing dawn, plus quips on teaching, coroner remarks, and campus sports letter policies.
Central State College in Ada backs a new community library funded by school land and local support. Lamel Study Club offers about 1,000 books, nine-home-maker clubs will landscape, Red Cross cites 1917 tornado needs, and multiple groups pledge backing. No bond issue needed. application to submit in weeks for July 1 approval.
A short humorous tale shows laborers digging in wet soil hear “All out” then “All in” as the foreman tests their alertness. He reveals a trick: the crew worsens digging with muddy boots, moving more dirt on footwear than with shovels.
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