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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1975
Page
4
Spring brings scam artists and bogus contractors to Ada. An elderly man paid 100 for pest control from unlicensed operators with fake credentials and a false address. Citizens are urged to verify licenses, ask for references, avoid pressure tactics, and use commonsense to avoid being fleeced. Local officials advise checking with the city clerk and getting ballpark cost estimates before hiring.
A judge refused to force a suburban family to beautify or remove debris from their yard citing that property owners generally cannot impose personal standards of neatness. In another ruling a fenced garden defense was upheld, allowing the unpainted wooden barrier. A junk yard in a residential area was deemed improper if unduly offensive, though necessity for organized society was noted.
The article discusses Truman’s desk plaque and extends the idea to religion. It rejects the sour grapes excuse and asserts personal accountability for one’s soul and actions. It cites Ezekiel 18 to remind individuals they are judged by their own deeds.
A reflective piece on tracing ancestors explores the lure of genealogical research and the unwritten rules around family possessions like the family Bible. It then shifts to storm cellars highlighting a cobra-like snake encounter, dog odor, and a preference for the movie over stormy danger.
Voter registration for the May 27 Ada bond election closes Friday per election board clerk Sara McDaniel. The courthouse registrar office hours are 8 a.m. to noon on today and Thursday, and 8 a.m. to noon plus 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. Voters must live within Ada city limits. Registrars include Mrs William Bagley Jr and six others at locations around Ada.
ACCRA Ghana AP reports a growing number of Black Americans undertake a perilous river journey tracing ancestry across Africa. The narrative frames a decades long quest to locate origins, asking where they come from and who they are as they follow records and memories to slave trade shores.
A sweeping mosaic traces the American Revolution from Lexington and Concord to George Washington's creation of the Continental Army. It also follows Afro Americansearchers tracing slave ancestry to Kunta Kinte, exploring fierce journeys into Ghana and West Africa with figures like Dr. Lee and Nana Bondzie.
Camp Fire Leaders Association met May 7 at the Camp Fire Office with Mrs. Erma Kinstner presiding. Awards were given to girls for selling the most tickets to the Camp Fire Fair, with Blue Birds led by Carol Gunn and Camp Fire Girls led by Vicki Kinstner. Honors were given to several members, and Christy Evans was commended for high ticket sales. Plans circulated for Camp Adaka and Camp Dawasi in June and July. Refreshments were served and the next meeting is in September.
A Carmel resident clings to the village image of Carmel by the Sea noting the town’s lack of street addresses leads many locals to visit the post office daily for mail. Art shops and quaint homes frame the scene as visitors see an artists colony.
Veal round steaks cut into six portions are dredged in egg and breadcrumbs then browned in lard. Simmer with mushroom soup and water, bake covered. Top each serving with ham, then cheddar, and paprika until cheese melts. Serves six.
Liver and pork sausage are browned then ground and mixed with bread crumbs minced onion salt nutmeg milk and eggs. Pack into 12 medium or 16 small muffin pans bake at 350 F for 40 minutes and serve with pizza sauce. Makes 8 servings.
Slice and partially cut 1 pound frankfurters and top with sauerkraut mix and Swiss cheese strips on split buns. Add an opened frankfurter, broil until heated and lightly browned. Serves 4 to 5 as 2 sandwiches per serving.
Lightly brown pork steaks in fat then top toasted muffin halves with sauce cheese and olives. Broil until cheese melts and serve hot. Six servings.
A recipe for Texas Joe style barbecued beef chili with onion and garlic sautéed in fat, then simmered with tomato sauce mustard vinegar chili powder salt pepper hot pepper and beans. Cook slowly uncovered twenty minutes then serve on hamburger buns yielding about four cups.
Beef cross rib or chuck eye roast marinates 6 to 8 hours in Coffee-Citrus marinade. Rotisserie roasted to 140 F for rare or 160 F for medium, with basting. Slice thinly for serving.
Select 1 or 2 blade steaks ¾ to 1 inch thick and coat with Coffee Citrus Marinade. Marinate 4 to 6 hours or overnight, turning once. Grill top 4 to 5 inches from heat, broil 15 to 25 minutes, depending on thickness and desired doneness. Turn and baste with marinade. Serves 4 to 6.
Dissolve coffee in orange juice then add lemon juice oil brown sugar salt and nutmeg to blend. Mix until smooth and use as a marinade for salads or meats as desired.
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