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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1971
Page
4
A reflective editorial on spring weather in Oklahoma links prayers for rain to tornadoes floods and destruction. It urges action over words, citing Noah and the need for neighbors to prepare cellars and assist one another while considering faith and providence in the volatility of the plains.
A recounting of Leonardo da Vinci’s insistence on precise Judas imagery for The Last Supper and a moral reflection on Hosea’s view of Israel’s spiritual decay. It links Jadus likeness to personal sin and warns against modern idol worship and societal corruption.
Southeastern Oklahoma faces growing interest in water resources as the Oklahoma Water Resources Board pursues allocations and priorities. Proposals include Parker Reservoir on Muddy Boggy Creek and a large lower Blue River reservoir, with towns and private landholders urged to investigate rights, allocations, and protection as water shortages and pollution rise.
A guide explains that profit from selling a home may be tax deferred if you buy or begin construction of a replacement within one year and actually occupy the new residence. Courts stress the law depends on actions taken, not intentions, and partial steps may qualify if substantial progress occurred within the deadline.
Joel Stafford, 13, son of Mr and Mrs Don Stafford of Ada, captured third place in a state level oratorical contest sponsored by the Optimist Club. He presented on marijuana usage under the theme This I Believe after winning local and district rounds at Fountainhead State Lodge to qualify for the weekend state event.
Two men formerly linked to the Okeene rattlesnake theft case face new charges in Waurika. Stephen James Campbell of San Diego and Stephen Henry Davis of Bellingham remain jailed on a hold order, accused of obtaining property by false pretenses in the Waurika hunt. The prior Okeene deal ended when a $1,912 check paid for the snakes.
A collage of quips and reflections on loneliness, aging, manners, and family from a speaker or author. It blends jokes about money, vocabulary, and daily quirks with poems praising mothers and a note on cultural perceptions. Notable lines touch on peace within, economic self-image, and humor about parenting and social behavior.
The column records numerous visits and social gatherings across Oklahoma locales. People named include Florence Isaacs, Vernon and Steven Gray, Mike Gray, Ohie Tucker, Artie McGray, Nettie Finley, Myrtle Passmore, Sue Passmore, M. R. Tucker, Harold Haines, Ina Haines, Laura Haines, Gertie Summers, Wintersmith Park, Ruby Horton, Vernon McCurdy, Glen Horton, Ray Kemp, Mary Cook, Oma Enloe, Beulah Holliday, Nora Roper, Sybil Collins, Tom Alexander, Ada residents, Konawa residents, and others attending banquets, dinners, and church events over the past week. Many visits span Vaness, Shawnee, Ada, Konawa, Tupelo, and surrounding areas with family and friends gathering at homes, picnics, and local halls.
Local social notes detail visit patterns among families in Ada and surrounding areas. Names include Golden, McAnally, Rhynes, Henson, Garrett, and Lancaster, with mentions of weddings, picnics, showers, and hospital stays across Union Hill, Vanoss, and Wintersmith Park communities.
Local residents and relatives from Ada and surrounding towns visit family in Oklahoma and Texas. Numerous social calls, church events, and a fire department tour in Ada highlight a weekend of community activity with visits to Northam, Franks, Crow, and Sweeney households alongside church services at the Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Ada school district voters approved a 640000 bond for a new Hayes Elementary School building and remodeling of other campuses by 438 to 72. The project replaces the main building while retaining the auditorium and all purpose room. The board rescheduled May meeting to Tuesday night to receive results and approve bond issuance plans.
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