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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1970

Page

4

Hunters Face Loss Of Hunting Land And Habitat

In Ada Oklahoma the piece argues that hunting rights depend on private land ownership and landowners, not public land, with conservation funding from sportsmen. It notes habitat loss from bulldozers and development as the main threat, urges better landowner sportsman relations, and suggests landowner incentives to allow hunting and fishing.

Colorado Oklahoma John Dee America Ducks Unlimited Habdilal

The Sound Truck and Free Speech in Courts

Courts increasingly weigh sound truck bans against free speech. A city ban on loud noises is allowed to reduce disturbance, but outright bans are struck down. Cases stress speech requires a meaningful method of expression and prevent arbitrary police discretion in political campaigns.

Congress Police

Little Things and Time Worn Truths

A collage of witticisms and aphorisms on manners, money, and modern life. Observations range from kindness brightening a day to budgets, aging, and the humor of everyday folly. Notable lines reference wisdom, politics, and the absurdities of fame and consumer culture.

Oakman Plans First Homecoming Sunday

Oakman plans the first annual homecoming for Sunday with Byng superintendent Marvin Stokes as guest speaker. Residents and former residents are asked to bring a box. There will be singing and visiting in the afternoon, with George Carter in charge of arrangements.

Oakman Marvin Stokes Byng Superintentent George Carter

Marriages Reported in Ada and Nearby Areas

Several wedding notices appear from Ada, Seminole, and surrounding towns. Billy Randall Heard of Konawa wed Vansy Vernell Coots of Seminole, Byron Glen Curlee of Howena La married Mary Ellen Paytor of Ada, and Ray Floyd of Ada tied with Chery Hendrix of Ada. William Michael Phillips of Ada wed Betty Krauter of Ada, Charles Winstron Taylor of Ada married Carol S Laster of Ada, Bobby Pannell of Calera joined Judye E Ginais of Dallas in matrimony.

Billy Randall Heard Konawa Vansy Vernell Coots Seminole Byron Glen Curlee Howna Mary Ellen Paytor Ada Ray Floyd A Chery Hendrix William Michael Phillips Betty Krauter Charles Winstron Taylor Carol S Laster Bobby Pannell Calera Judye E. Ginais Dallas

East Central State College Homecoming Parade and Games

East Central State College students prepare floats with a holidays theme for the homecoming parade at 10 a.m. and a 2 p.m. football game at Norris Field between East Central Tigers and Northeastern State College Redmen. coronation of the 1970 homecoming queen, open house for band members, alumni registration, and multiple banquets and dances to follow.

East Central State College East Central Tigers Northeastern State College Joe Harris Norris Field East Central Baptist Student Union Chi Omega Circle United Christian Haloween Fentem Hall Alpha Gamma Delta Sigma Cau. Gamma Pi Zappa Alpha Zeta Tau Alpha Statehood Oklahoma Jshurch of Christ Bible Phi Kappa Day Pelagi Center Uhiladelphians Knight Hall Don Gant Marietta Weleetka Sulphur Davis Wewoka Pernell Holdenville Elmore Cuty Coalgate Ada Konawa Capitol Hill Calvin Paoli Poteau Allen Seminole East Central Band A.m Student Union Pelagi Red United Christian Students Center Francis Shadows of Knight Chicago Union Ballroom Twitty’s Aldridge Milam Red Room Pelagi Hall East Central State College Foundation Oklahoma Room

What the Bible is and what it is not as a sacred text

Nearly every home has a Bible and yet Christians debate its nature and authority. The passage argues the Bible is sacred because of its relationship to God, inspired by God, and a tool to teach reprove and guide believers toward knowing God in Christ. It compares Bible study functions to a window showing truth beyond the text.

God Timothy

Four Break-ins Reported Over Weekend Here

Four weekend burglaries were reported to police with two on Saturday night and two on Sunday night. Entries included Leo's Snooker Parlor 4th and Town send jukebox and pinball machines and the Champlin sers vice station on Ebth cigarettes land cigars. Sunday night thefts included money from the office of the Rev. Charles R ijl 21 N Rennie and a burglary at the Southern Jee Go yielding only a key to the cash register.

Leo's Townsend Champlin Sersvice Cigarettes Land Charles R Ijl N. Rennie

Computer Helps Diagnose Illness in Melbourne

Melbourne scientists Vance X Gledhill and Dr John D Mathews won the Swiss Karger Memorial Foundation prize for research showing a computer can learn to diagnose illnesses. In trials at Royal Melbourne Hospital the computer correctly diagnosed 69 percent of cases versus 42 percent by eight doctors from 45 patients with 15 diseases. The device asks questions that guide a growing clinical picture, signaling potential hospital and surgery use.

Melbourne Vance X. Gledhill John D. Mathews Karger Memorial Foundation Walter and Eliza Hall Institute Gledhill and Mathews Royal Melbourne Hospital Southern General Hospital Glasgow Scotland

Democrat Attacks Record By Attorney General

Oklahoma City AP Democratic attorney general candidate Larry Derryberry accused incumbent G T Blankenship of failing to file briefs and delaying appeals which he said freed convicts. Blankenship denied laxity and blamed past leadership including Derryberry.

Oklahoma City Larry Derryberry G. T. Blankenship Derryberry Altus House Blankenship

Legion Helps Hunt Jobs For Sooner Veterans

The American Legion in Ada and across Oklahoma partners with the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission to broaden veteran employment opportunities. Veteran representative Joe Hacker will contact local employers while Jim Sharp, Ada restaurant owner, is named employment chairman to assist in expanding job prospects for returning service members.

American Legion Ada Oklahoma Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Joe Hacker Jim Sharp Legion Post Hacker

Local name changes filed for several couples

James Edward Newman Jr of Holdenville transfers to Raellen Atwell of Wewoka. Melvin Thompson of Ada transfers to Pam Glance of Ada. Travis Claude Goret of Uvalde Texas transfers to Mille Louise Jackson of Uvalde. Michael Sue Weiberg of Holdenville transfers to Alvina Sue Tidwell of Bolt.

James Edward Newman Jr Holdenville Raellen Atwell Wewoka Melvin Thompson Ada Pam Glance Travis Claude Goret Uvalde Tex Mille Louise Jackson Michael Sue Weiberg Alvina Sue Tidwell Bolt

Chamber to Host Second Coffee Event this Month

Bill Reese, manager of the Ideal Cement plant, will be the featured speaker at the Chamber of Commerce coffee meeting set for 1 am Friday. It is the second in a monthly series highlighting different city economy sectors. Open to the public and all chamber members are urged to attend.

Bill Reese Ideal Cement Chamber of Commerce Coffe

Smoke prompts visit to residence by firemen

A skillet left on a stove caused heavy smoke at 6 30 p m Tuesday forcing firemen to respond to 832 Eighth Raymond Anderson residence There was no fire found and occupants were assisted as needed

Raymond' Anderson

Officials Seek Disaster Designation for Pontotoc County

Steps aimed at declaring Pontotoc County a disaster area were launched, with Rep. Lonnie Abbott asking the governor to grant the designation. Three counties and Ada city filed damage reports through Civil Defense, totaling about 1 million dollars amid major rural bridge and road damage and sewer concerns. Senator George Miller has not requested disaster status but would assist if asked by local officials.

Pontotoc County Lonnie Abbott Ada Jach George Miller

Theft of shrubs reported after weekend in Ada

Shrubs valued at about 100 dollars were stolen from 301 E 12th Sunday night. Bobby Thompson of Ada Auto Supply reported the theft to police Monday. Missing were three spreading yews, one green pine, and one blue spruce. A separate note mentions minerals once flowing to the Nile and fish leaving the Mediterranean waters.

Bobby Thompson Ada Auto, Supply

Local Ranchers Lead In Bull Testing Program

Three Inezi ranchers head the current bull testing at Holdenville Test Station with standout gains. Carlton Corbin of Fittstown shows the third highest gaining pen at 4.05 pounds per day and the fourth top bull at 4.64 pounds. Dr H D Hall and Glen T Ferris also feature among top gainers with bulls at Mas pounds and 5.11 pounds respectively. The 84 day trial runs toward a sale date set for Rec 5.

Inezi Holdenville Carlton Corbin Fittstown Corbin H. D. Hall Glen T. Ferris

Stillwater Won't Block Hendrix Memorial Festival

AP dispatch reports Stillwater police will not block the Jimi Hendrix Memorial Festival planned for Sunday. Police Chief Hoyt says the event violates no city ordinance and cites a peaceful previous festival with minor litter. Authorities anticipate about 3000 attendees and outline regulations on drinking fountains toilets guards food disposal and medical aid.

Stillwater Howard Hoyt Hoyt City Park

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