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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1976
Page
4
The Ada area listing shows recurring Thursday notices from The News Publishing and Printing Co. detailing prices and payments. Figures include $3.00 $5.00 $35.00 and $33.25, indicating a pricing schedule or subscription terms for readers.
The piece argues against fringe eco groups while praising practical ecology by farmers, ranchers, and sportsmen. It stresses protecting soil, water, wetlands, and air as population and energy demands rise, warns of pollution and overuse, and cites Toynbee on the Biosphere.
Troy Don Henry, 17, of Stratford, won first place statewide livestock proficiency at the State FFA Convention, receiving a plaque and $100. He previously earned second place swine proficiency and $50, and his record includes 13 grand champions and 44 champions across 50 first place FFA awards. He has shown at 12 national shows and 19 state shows.
A reflective essay traces fitness culture as a modern creed, warning against fanaticism. It notes the rise of exercise zeal, the lure of peak performance, and the clash with traditional values, urging moderation and careful goal setting.
Sunday School at Lightning Ridge Baptist Church drew 56 attendees with the superintendent and his wife absent. The piece lists numerous visits, family gatherings, and community events around Lightning Ridge including with the Summers, McCullars, Owneys, Coffeys, and Griffiths, plus a dedication of Lake Liberty watershed and a ninth grade graduation at Vaness.
A diarylike parish news roundup lists numerous visits and travels among residents of Ada Oil Center Pauls Valley Wynnewood and surrounding areas. People include Elma Law Nevell Pennington Virgil Farmer Togo Wood and many others visiting relatives and attending events such as Mothers Day and local talks. Several trips to Ardmore Dallas Stratford and Oklahoma City are noted along with hospital and home visits.
H E Kuykendall 73 Ada resident died May 12 at Smith Funeral Home. Dawson P Griffin 55 Ada resident died May 13. Steven Lee Collins infant died May 14. Virgil Bud Barker area resident died May 16 at Criswell Funeral Home.
A mixed collection of vintage style recipes including TAFFY FREEZE with egg whites molasses and heavy cream, CARL'S NEW CHOCOLATE CAKE with cocoa and cream cheese, prune walnut bars, and a fruit salad with lettuce carrot cheddar and apricot nectar. Also includes an egg milk dessert and a note on freezing prunes.
Lawrence Walthouse argues that revolutions and reform movements often mirror the very forces they overthrow including religious groups who seek freedom yet deny it to others. He notes Jesus’ critique of legalism among scribes and Pharisees, warning that primitive Christianity emerged with anti legalistic bias while facing persistent legalistic temptations.
A reflection on Pauls teaching that justification comes through faith not works of the law. It cites Peter’s legalism, his fear of the circumcision party, and the Jerusalem church conflict over Gentile converts. The piece warns against making religion legalistic and urges reliance on Gods grace.
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