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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1968
Page
4
Publication details for The Ada Evening News and affiliated papers in Ada Oklahoma with consolidation history and mailing rates. The notice outlines past mergers and current subscription pricing for in county, state, and out-of-state delivery.
A roundup of medical curiosities from shark serum and heart transplants to anti germ shrubs and LSD trends. Reports note cancer resistance in sharks, long sleep for heart attack patients in England, rising life expectancy projections to 100 by 2000, and cautions on antibiotics and tobacco reflexes.
The article explains that congressional members enjoy absolute privilege for statements made on the floor, shielding them from defamation suits and criminal charges. It notes limits like disciplinary actions, loss of immunity when repeating outside official duties, and emphasizes voter power at the next election to remove misconducting members.
Boonesborough Kentucky hosted the first Christian religious service on May 28 1775 beneath a giant elm tree near Boonesborough. The event marks an early religious gathering documented in the region's history.
London readers learn from a newspaper ad that the Harvard Hair Treatment Clinic operates on Wigmore Street. The notice provides the clinic location for potential customers seeking hair treatment services.
Lawrence Walthouse argues that both youth and adults resist advice yet can gain wisdom by listening. He cites Proverbs and Job to urge humility and mutual learning across generations, warning against starting from scratch without intergenerational insight. He notes youths’ bold defiance and adults’ desire to teach, urging balanced exchange for progress.
The column lists residents at the Byng Junior-Senior picnic at Springlake Park Oklahoma City and attends funerals, visits, and family events across Ada Ossage County. Names include Wilmorene Golden, Doris Wilson, Gary Lawson, Dale Tilley, Sam Golden, Bud Walton, and many others with connections to Ada Francis Vaness and nearby towns.
The National Geographic Society states that Georgia, not California, initiated the United States gold rush in 1828, marking an early major mineral discovery and migration event.
Terry Robert and Darrel Bennet with grandparents Mr and Mrs Early Davis Latta attended services at Bible Baptist Church Ada on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Robert Bennett and their children also spent the day with Mrs Davis and her husband in Latta.
The Pontotoc Extension Home makers Convention was held recently at McAlester with 76 in attendance. Homer club members present included Mrs. Joe Dee Bennett, Mrs. Oran Phillips, Mrs. W. M. Bethune, Mrs. Agnes West, Mrs. W. O. Wall, Mrs. Orban Dew and guest Mrs. Bobby Fennell.
Mr and Mrs Orban Dew and daughters Mary Lynn and Laura spent Saturday and Sunday at Lake Texoma enjoying leisure time by the water and family togetherness.
Visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. E. McDonald Sunday were her sister and family Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bond, Vincent and Sherry, Ada.
The woman was called to Texas on Friday to be at the bedside of her father who is ill, returning to family duties amid concern over his health.
Mr and Mrs Lois Huddleston and Kevin of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Linda Byers and her parents Mr and Mrs H G Byers in Lin da. Linda Byers recently completed a beauty college instruction course and is now employed at a local beauty shop.
Mr and Mrs Leon McWinn of Stonewall visited Friday with Mr and Mrs Lee Carney. Church attendance was good given illnesses. Rev Floyd Cooper of Ada led Sunday services. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Chester Liggett Sr of Ada. Homer Bible School runs May 20 to May 29 with a May 29 commencement.
Acknowledgment notes Mrs LaVern Chad dick renews her subscription to the WEEKLY newspaper, with thanks extended for continued support and readership.
Mr and Mrs Arnold Sever of Midwest City spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs A C Chapman.
Mrs Lulu Jennings Mrs Zora Arthur Stratford Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden Miss Ruby Dryden Mrs Virgie Pennington Mrs Ann Hamblin Mr and Mrs Norvin Nessel Mrs Dorothy Nessel Mr and Mrs Max Law and Mr and Mrs Pod Law visited J W Law to check on the condition of Mrs Law a patient in Valley View Hospital Gregg Law has been spending nights with his grandfather J W Law while his grandmother is in the hospital Gregg Law and Mike Ward went to school Friday preparing to enter school next term.
Mr and Mrs P O Henson hosted and were visited by Mrs Bea Robertson. Leonard Walker and his wife from San Dimas Calff spent Saturday night with their sister and husband Mr and Mrs P O Henson. The couples visited Mr and Mrs Neal McDonald. Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker visited Mr and Mrs P O Henson Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker hosted Earl Franks and his wife Saturday night. Sunday guests included Judy Chilcoat Phylis Lamb Tonya Tucker Dorothea Tucker and Bill Hood at the Tucker home.
Mr and Mrs Dery Farmer and family from Sapulpa visited Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb Sunday evening. Mrs Nadine Fleming visited Mrs Mary Cox Saturday. Mr and Mrs M C Cox spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Herbert Henderson and family. Mrs Mary Cox attended the baccalaureate services at Van ess Sunday evening. Mrs Martha Cox and children were Sunday dinner guests of her parents Mr and Mrs M C Cox.
Word was received Tuesday of the death of Del Robinson of Oklahoma City. The Robinsons are former residents of the Summers Chapel community.
Mrs Effie Lamb and Miss Annie Brandon spent Sunday night and Monday with Mr and Mrs Bennie Farmer and Jeannette. Mrs Effie Lamb was a Sunday dinner guest of the Farmers. Mr and Mrs Donnie Lamb of Oklahoma City were Friday supper guests of the Farmers and Jeannette. Mr and Mrs Charles Wood and Kim of Connerville spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs John Wood. Glen Wood, son of Mr and Mrs Loy Wood, was admitted to the hospital.
Miss Ruby Dryden visited Mrs. Velma McDonald in Center on Tuesday and Mrs. Estelle Cox at Gaar Corner. Essel Magar Stratford visited his sister Mrs. Frank Dryden on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden and Miss Ruby Dryden visited patients at Valley View Hospital including Elma Law Lorraine Pennington and Ercy Owenby on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Togo Wood visited Elma Law in the hospital Friday night.
Mrs Verneice Dryden and Miss Ruby Dryden visited Mrs Irene Klutts and Mr and Mrs Essel Magar in Stratford on Saturday.
Mrs. Lorraine Pennington was admitted to Valley View Hospital. Little Anthony Pennington, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Pennington, broke his arm. Mrs. Juanita Rowe visited Virgie Pennington Money. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Little were Monday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Milo Pennington. Mrs. Virgie Pennington visited Mrs. Elma Law and Mrs. Lorraine Pennington in the hospital Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Pennington took their Bible school class to an Ada park Sunday for a picnic. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Elmore and Ruthie of Stratford visited their daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Pennington, and children, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Nelson visited Mrs. Lizzie Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Nelson Friday night.
Mrs. Janie Tilley and Mrs. Juan Megee visited Mrs. Mabel Nelson Thursday evening and attended a houseware party at Mrs. Don Woods home. Mrs. Martha Franks and Mrs. Cora Cassidy visited Mrs. Nelson Monday. They dined Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Nelson.
Mr and Mrs Jim Megee visited Mr and Mrs David Galey Monday. The Galeys spent Sunday at the lake and returned home with a nice string of fish.
On Friday night, a family gathering included boys and girls visiting Mrs. Ollie Tucker, the mother of the subject, sharing a quiet evening together.
Attendance at the Union Hill Bist Church reached 63 as Rev. Don Newby led morning and evening services. The children sang, readers offered passages, and special numbers were performed by Laura Haines, Roxie Golden, Yvonne Gray, and others. A revival with Evangelist Rev. Jess McDowell begins Monday and runs through Sunday.
An anecdotal tour of unconventional fishing baits across lakes like Blue River and Lake Atoka. Mentions canned corn rat cheese liver stink bait and even baby birds, frog parts and jelly beans as lures. Describes diverse catches from catfish to trout and bass with no single reliable bait.
Tom Hurley spent Sunday with Mrs. S H Goodman and children while recovering from a virus. Mr and Mrs S H Goodman Mornie Jerry and Stanley visited Mr and Mrs Billy Joe Adams family Saturday. Billy Joe Adams had to be hospitalized Sunday. Mrs Yvonne Gray and Mrs Daisy Binion attended the wedding of Miss Jo Ann Hall and Gary Long at the Presbyterian Church Latta Sunday.
Those visiting Mr and Mrs Billy Joe Adams included Mike Palmer Vickie Palmer Debbie and Sandy Allen Lynn Rhynes the Rev Don Newby and family Vernon Crane Sy bil Collins Nora Roper Helen Jacquess Jewell Humphrey Sandy Berry and Max Bess Mack Welch and the Rev Doyle Newby. Rhonda Pam and Joni Adams spent Sunday afternoon visiting Debbie Pam Sandy Allen and Lynn Rhynes.
Mrs Florence Isaacs visited Mrs Maude Bragg in Stratford Saturday night. Also visiting were her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Ray Holland and family of Cushing. Florence Isaacs called on Mrs Ben Robertson Sunday evening.
Mr and Mrs Tommy Henderson of Fayetteville Arkansas spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs J W Kirkes. Cindy Coody of Fort Smith Arkansas visited Mr and Mrs Robert Trivett and Mr and Mrs J W Kirkes Sunday.
The territorial government of Lourenco Marques will open a special office this year to lure about 17,000 white settlers from Portugal over six years. It will offer land tracts in special zones and deduct transportation costs from future agricultural profits, with the office assisting applicants.
About forty percent of the nearly 1,300 NYSE common stock listings have joined the big board in the last decade.
A collection of humorous vignettes and wordplay set in frontier and modern life. Jokes about shirts of the harviest man, a father who gives daughters away, a cowboy’s broad jump in the street, foreign cars, dish throwing wives, ex newspapermen, a lone line of old reporters, a spaceship landing with rooftop TV antennas, and vacation worries.
Aunt Lou’s old story follows Sara a gay little maid who finds Nancybelle a rag doll in a cherry tree. Skippy the squirrel guards the girl and doll until a wind reveals Nancybelle cradling robin eggs in a tree nest.
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