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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1973
Page
4
A reflective Thanksgiving piece notes enduring U S strengths amid Watergate inflation and energy worries. It emphasizes family, faith, community, safe streets, generous neighbors, outdoor life, and optimism about education and progress.
An elderly man’s signature was completed by a friend at his hospital bed and the court ruled the will valid, as the act showed his voluntary affirmation. A widow and a man who was unconscious before signing were not given the same recognition, with courts voiding those wills for lack of complete consent or action.
A reflection on perseverance from 2 Corinthians. Paul urges focus on unseen eternal realities rather than fading outer conditions, noting inner renewal despite suffering. The message: hope endures while visible troubles are temporary.
A series of Ada deaths are listed with ages and death dates in November. Earl Bood Lyles 70 died November 13, Clara Henry Chambers 11 died November 15, John C. McAnally 00 died November 17, Euletta Stallings 54 died November 17, Clyde Jackson 7h died November 20, Grace Rogers 73 died November 20, John D. Underwood 77 died November 21. Funeral arrangements are via Criswell or Watts Funeral Home.
Tulsa AP report says Canadian County associate district court judge candidates must file by December 5. Governor Hall asked the Judicial Nominating Commission to start the process and will receive three names from the commission to consider.
Field work on farms progressed rapidly as rains eased. By Nov 18 corn harvest was 87 percent nationwide and 86 percent in Iowa, soybeans 89 percent, winter wheat mostly complete in Texas, with Kansas and Nebraska crops mostly fair to good. Egg production poised to rise as hatcheries add chicks and pullets, while wholesale egg prices eased from late summer peaks though remained higher year over year.
Ada community theatre presents the comedy LUV directed by Steve Hancaford opening Nov 2 and running through Dec 1 at the Holiday Inn. Final two performances sold out. two opening shows remain with dinner at 6:30 pm and play at 7:30 pm. Reservations via Pat Townsend 332-8843. Cast includes Mike Hamimonds as Harry Berlin Linda Williams as Ellen Manville and Leroy Townsend as Milt Manville.
Agriculture Department projects butter supplies for 1973-74 to fall about eight percent from the prior season as milk production remains weak and more milk is diverted to cheese making. Milk output this year is down three percent from 1972 and likely to fall further in 1974, prompting calls to boost imports to replenish stocks.
Geneva Switzerland AP reports Jean Piaget, world renowned child psychologist, 77, famed for epistemology and the study of knowledge. He directs Geneva's Institute for Educational Sciences and UNESCOs International Bureau of Education since 1929. He questions speeding up learning and links teacher quality to education outcomes.
New York AP reports a national energy shortage prompts rival views on policy responses. Walter Heller warns of recession risks if prices rise slowly, while Milton Friedman argues shortages are overstated and favors letting prices rise to curb demand. Paul Samuelson suggests rationing schemes paired with price moves to fund transit and fuel research.
Oklahoma City AP report says Lewis H. Munn was elected to a new two year term as president of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau over Wayne Booth of Cordell and Phil Mannschreck of Anadarko. Delegates commended Munn for 20 years of service and adopted resolutions on economic land use control laws inheritance taxes and federal controls on agricultural drugs and chemicals.
This old recipe outlines making turkey dressing with butter celery onion bread cubes corn bread and poultry seasoning. It details stuffing the turkey and a pan dressing bake times and checks for doneness with a buttered skin and foil tent to prevent over browning.
Five to six medium sweet potatoes quartered lay in baking dish nearly covering with white sugar add one stick oleo and one cup orange juice fill half to three quarters full with hot water when done slice two medium oranges and arrange between potatoes bake at 300 degrees until syrup thick Minnie Lewis Oit Cemer
Old home style recipe fragment for sweet potatoes in brown sugar sauce and oats mushroom steaks. Lists ingredients including sweet potatoes butter light brown sugar corn syrup oats mushrooms onion and cream of mushroom soup. Instructions describe boiling peeling slicing potatoes and making syrup, then bakin or simmering for serving. Oklahoma City by Mrs. Della Heath.
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