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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1970
Page
4
In a local Ada publication, readers are cautioned about 700 poisonous plants in the country. The note urges supervision of children as examples include apple seeds containing cyanide and plants like poison ivy, castor beans, delphiniums, and privet berries, stressing not to eat any plant parts.
Courts hold that a husband cannot obtain an annulment solely because a wife lied about pregnancy before marriage. If deception concerns paternity and the wife is not pregnant, most courts refuse annulment, noting the husband created his own dilemma by premarital misconduct.
The article compares Paul's label of ambassadors for Christ to modern diplomacy. It argues Christians are strangers in the world, representing Christ, bearing his message and honor, and aiming for peace rather than war. It ends with a personal prompt on whether one reconciles people to God or divides.
Ada Optimist Club honors Ada High School seniors Larry McBroom and Carslyn Parnam as first recipients of the Anti Mr and Opti Miss awards. Monthly winners to receive yearly Opti Mr and Opti Miss honors with college scholarships.
Ada last month issued permits totaling 287 160 dollars for new residential construction. New dwellings accounted for 265 500 dollars while commercial permits included Frank Griffin s 8 200 7 11 grocery at 604 W Main. K T Homes Inc issued permits for fourteen new dwellings along with several office and remodel projects.
Local residents share visits and birthdays from Ada and surrounding towns. Families such as Hamp ton Savoie Bar nett Pendergrass Winters Morrison Lee Castoe and others attend church trips, fairs, and family events while noting birthdays, travel to Oklahoma City and Shawnee and a late report of a pet snake found in a home.
George Dwane Worley, 31, of Blum Texas, was pinned when the truck he drove overturned on SH 1 between Witstugh and Rolf. Rescue workers freed him and he was admitted to Walley View Hospital in fair condition with injuries to his left foot.
The Salvation Army issued an appeal for furniture donations for Marie Platt and her daughter after being burned out in the Platt Hotel fire on Sunday. Needed items include a kitchen cabinet chest of drawers refrigerator kitchen utensils and clothing. Call 492-1377 to donate.
Alvin Wheeler of Garland Texas wed Dixie L Green of Garland. Ode Lee Thomas of Ada married Willie Imajeen King. Quinton George Harris of Ada wed Clara Roberts of Ada. Danny Talley of Ada married Edith Culbreath of Ada.
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