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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1971
Page
12
The piece argues landowners hold an economic stake in lake buildings funded by taxes and easements, noting private property rights, erosion control, and flood prevention benefits. It stresses landowners’ control, the guest status of visitors, and the public savings from long term flood control programs.
The law permits a father to defend his son using force but limits it. Excessive force is forbidden and actions must defend, not retaliate. Courts hold a father to his son’s level of force, and may deem him liable if he acts beyond immediate danger or mirrors the aggressor.
Women can restore tarnished jewelry by dipping each piece in rubbing alcohol for a few minutes and then wiping dry to remove tarnish and restore shine.
A compact collage of verses and quips on perseverance faith and social humor. It blends motivational lines about not quitting with aphorisms about life luck and manners attributed to various authors and anonymous sources.
Dr Wilson M Laird director of exploration for the American Petroleum Institute says U S drilling fell due to misdirected government actions. He notes over 83 percent of last year’s exploratory wells were dry holes and warns against dependence on foreign oil for energy security. Alaska North Slope reserves help little while locked up.
The piece argues that hobbies like fishing and hunting spark endless upgrades from basic gear to luxury gear. It notes the shift to more elaborate setups, then a return to simplicity, and ends with the idea people stay hooked on ever renewing gear, boosting the economy.
A personal reflection on timid prayer and the reader’s reception of divine grace. The author argues that timid prayers reveal a doubt of God's generosity and urges embracing the bold verbs ask seek knock as proof of faith. Drawing on Jesus teachings and Andrew Murray, the piece stresses that God is eager to answer more than we are to ask.
East Central State College reports total enrollment 3,092 for the year, up 178 from 2,914. Graduate students number 203, with 1,712 in education and 1,380 in arts and sciences. District draw remains strong at 72.5 percent from East Central district and Pontotoc County contributing 1,016 students. Male and female totals are 1,646 and 1,452 respectively.
Oklahoma City three current and three former city council members plus two counselors are among a dozen indicted for conspiracy tied to an office building built atop a street in northwest Oklahoma City. The accused have begun court appearances and entered pleas. Present council members listed include Dr A L Dowell Bill Bishop and John Smith.
Frankfort Kentucky AP reports state revenue receipts reached 1.2 billion dollars for the latest fiscal year, rising 145 million from the prior year. The gain reflects higher tax collections and improved revenue streams across departments.
There were 26 present at Oakman Sunday school with one visitor David Loman of Norfolk Virginia. A homecoming is planned for October 17 with basket lunches. Various local residents and relatives visited, shared meals, and a birthday celebration for Mrs. J R Pendergrass noted. Attendees included J W Berryman, Edd Berryman, Pauline Winters, Glenda West, Lonnie Manuel, and many others from Ada and Oil Center.
Frank and Arlie Morrison of Roff visited their brother and his wife and family Friday. Mrs Arlie Morrison Lois Mary Tena and Mrs Erma Nighten were Sunday dinner guests of her mother Mrs Mary Stringer in Stonewall. Mary Alice Day Allen visited Melburn Morrison Saturday evening.
J W Berryman visited his sister Mrs Zora Lee Thursday afternoon. Mrs Myrtle Smith visited her cousin Mrs Zora Lee Friday. His sister Mrs Zora Lee visited Saturday afternoon.
K M Stovall and Paul visited George Carter Sunday after Bill Carter stayed as a Sunday night guest of his parents Mr and Mrs George Carter. Mr and Mrs Herman Nelson of Oklahoma City spent Wednesday and Thursday with her mother Mrs Zora Lee. Joe Williams spent the weekend in Oklahoma City with his brother Mr and Mrs Carter Williams Dondie and Evan. Mr and Mrs Kirby Williams and Kim Francis spent Saturday night with his parents Mr and Mrs T H Haley and Kay Lynne.
Mrs Zora Lee and her son and Mr and Mrs Herman Nelson of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Joe Sever on Thursday morning. Mrs Myrtle Smith visited Mrs Joe Sever on Friday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Cox of Hol aenville spent Tuesday with her sister. Mr. and Mrs. John T. Woods visited his brother Mr. and Mrs. Giford Woods in Abernathy Texas and his two sisters Mrs. Mattie Farris and Mrs. Carbon Naul in Lubbock over the weekend.
Mrs K M Stovall and family traveled to Shawnee and Gainesville to visit relatives including Mrs Cresside Wright in hospital, with other visits to the Powells and Nickel family in Ada and Dallas. Several gatherings occurred with Mr and Mrs Hampton, Atwood, and Burns families, plus a Cub Scout meeting with 14 boys at the fire station.
Mr and Mrs Virgle Winters and family spent the weekend with her sister and Mr and Mrs Jimmy Janeway and family in Al tus to attend the Thunderbird Air Show. Mrs Nora Hobbs and Mrs Jewell Winters attended church with her sister Mrs J D Fulton in Ada Saturday night. Mrs Elva Duvall went with Mrs Nora Hobbs to work in Ada Monday night. Mrs Lonnie V Manuel visited Mrs Elmer Lee Tuesday morning. David Loman of Norfolk Virginia visited his aunt and Mr and Mrs Elmer Lee Saturday evening. J W Berryman visited his daughter, Mr and Mrs Elmer Lee Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Elmer Lee visited her parents, Mr and Mrs J W Berryman, and her nephew David Loman, Sunday after.
Mrs Lorene Bright and relatives visit Ada and Oklahoma City kin including Mrs Fanny Keeling Mrs Mar vena Scotts and Mrs Virginia Crevett. Joe Bevers family visits W L Hall Hal l and Ira Wommack households. Raymon Woods Holdenville visits James Castoe family. Castoe relatives host Mrs James Castoe.
96 in attendance at Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church Sunday School with Rev. Glen Eaves leading morning and evening services. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Haskell Cooley Ada. Tamara Robertson Salga solo and Haskell Cooley sang. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Duvall Boswell visited relatives Saturday through Sunday. Further visits by Mrs. Ben Robertson Mrs. Sue Mack and Phylis Griffin.
Mrs Mable Northam of California arrived Friday to visit Mrs Josie Northam and Mrs Belle Wilburn. Mr and Mrs Clyde Welch, Mr and Mrs Junior Northam and Britt, and Mrs Mable Northam visited Mrs Josie Northam and Sam Raines Sunday after
Mrs. Davie Wil ughby hosted several visitors including Mrs. Juanita Frantz and multiple families from Okemah Shawnee Coffeeville Kan De Queen Ark Latta and Ada. Loy Wood led church attendance in Ada while Majors family traveled from Anchorage Alaska and returned home after a weekend visit.
Mrs Vannie Northam spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Glen Norton in Shawnee and attended a friend's funeral. Mrs Ladona Gillum Kent and Mrs Marie Welch visited Josie Northam. Charlie Crane and Clyde Welch visited Josie Northam and Mable Northam on Friday. Mable Northam stayed with Dessie Light Saturday night. Martha Franks and Mildred Altom visited Josie Northam Saturday. Mr and Mrs Imp Anderson were visitors. Charlie Crane and Mrs Mable Northam visited Belle Wilburn Sunday in a nursing home in San Francisco.
Mrs Cora Cassidy called on Mrs Martha Franks. The Rev and Mrs Bert Jones and O'Dell returned Sunday night after a week with Mr and Mrs Robert Frantz and their Bishop, Texas family.
Mrs Dessie Light visited Mrs Josie Northem Saturday. Mr and Mrs Paul Tucker and Tonya returned home Sunday night.
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