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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1966
Page
4
The Ada Evening News discusses vandalism, arguing young people commit senseless destruction of property. It cites damaged tennis court nets at Glenwood Park and repeated damage to a church sign, noting the difficulty of prevention and prosecution.
Pontotoc County Red Cross drive in its third month has raised 9029.40 dollars, 2563.60 short of the county goal. If not reached, it will be the first time the chapter misses its annual quota since 1917.
Local Red Cross chapter struggles to meet its aid targets amid funding shortfalls and logistical barriers. Officials warn that delays threaten disaster relief, health services, and community support initiatives.
Ada man W. E. Taylor, 64, was found in a garage at 814 East 14th with a head wound from a .38 revolver. Authorities label the wound personal safety related. He is hospitalized in Oklahoma City in critical condition.
Richard R. Geyer a 27 year old from Omaha Nebraska said police added insult to injury by tagging him for jaywalking and running over his left big toe with a squad car as they drove away He was treated at a hospital and released and said he might sue for the incident in downtown Minneapolis.
Dr. Kenneth J. Foreman argues that wealth can corrupt and test virtue. He notes affluent nations risk decline without solid Christian character, urging self restraint and justice to curb indulgence and preserve morality amid abundance.
New York stocks stayed higher midday with an AP average up 1.3 as profits pulled back from earlier highs. Dow 879.56, up modestly. industrials and rails led gains while some big payers posted mixed results. Oklahoma cattle and hog prices also reported, with feeder cattle rising and hogs uneven.
Five persons faced charges in Municipal Court Thursday morning. Wynona Pettigrew pleaded guilty to public drunkenness and was fined $20. Bonds forfeited: Jeff Glendel Dearman for careless driving and leaving the scene of an accident, each $20. Jack W. Wilburn Jr. for running a stop sign, $5. Jimmy Dale Haskins for careless driving, $20. Arlin Gale Roberts for careless driving, $20.
For every one dollar invested in the Interstate Highway System motorists will save about 2.90 dollars through shorter travel times lower operating costs and fewer accident losses across the system.
More than half of motorists fail to wear seat belts on local trips while eight in ten accidents occur in the area. Officials warn that belt use remains inconsistent despite danger.
Cathy Warren hosted a slumber party for her daughter Terri with guests Laura Pedersen Denise Shaw Terri Ann Burs Anita McCullar Londa Tucker Dian Delozier and Terri Warren at the Alford home Ada. Various visits followed as neighbors and relatives traveled to see family, attend gatherings, and join in local outings.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hisaw returned from a trip to Pauls Idaho with visits across Kansas Colorado Wyoming Utah and Idaho They visited former Vanoss residents Mr and Mrs Bob Hisaw and family for two weeks Also met Mr and Mrs Pete Hisaw Michele and Regina Raft River Idaho Charles Jo Hisaw and Sammy Lynn Gasaway visited Jim Hisaw Stillwater Saturday They called on Mrs Pearl Garner Linda and Mrs H A Frye Stillwater Karen and Cindy Cantrell saw Charles and Jo Hisaw Sunday afternoon Danny Hoover Ada visited Mr and Mrs Lonnie Barnes Sunday with Hoovers accompanying Phyllis to Oklahoma City
Mrs Helen Watson and Jeffrey Don of Oklahoma City attended Sheila Pedersen’s graduation last Wednesday. Sheila is the ninth Pedersen child to graduate from Vanoss High School. Mrs Joe Walker visited Thursday with Corene Pedersen and Sheila. Mrs Pedersen Sheila and Leo McNinch attended the F H A party in the home economics room at Vanoss Friday.
Johnny Bob Williams Bob Shelton and Sherry Brunett of East Central spoke and helped in song services at the First Baptist Church on Sunday. Mrs Dude Mullins Linda Cummings and Gail McNinch visited in the Pedersen home Sunday.
Mr and Mrs W T Gasaway and Mr and Mrs John Delaney Ada attended Glen Wayne Smiths graduation exercises at Strother High School Seminole Tuesday night.
A long list of Ada region socialings. birthdays, weddings, and visits across Ada Yorke Stratford Duncan and Oklahoma City. Names include R B Tiffin Gaylon Hooks Eulace Jones Nettie Childers L G Hooser and many others with events from Saturday dinners to Sunday gatherings and local church or 4H activities.
A fragmented column blends a quip on home rituals with an exhortation for sanctified living. It reflects on old and new house ceremonies, shaving woes, space age gadgets, and social gossip in a dated, reflective newsroom voice.
Mrs. Marvin Briggs visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. L. McKinley and also spent time with Mr. and Mrs. Glen Cornell Mrs. Alvie Griffith Hart and Corene Pederson during the past week.
Terry Warren held a slumber party Thursday night with Denise Shaw Anita McCullar Londa Tucker Laura Pederson Dianne Delozier and Terry Ann Burns among the attendees.
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