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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1970

Page

16

Ada City Finances Show Diverse Funding For 1969 70

City of Ada reports 1969 70 general fund revenue of 783 947 53 with major sources including water service 29 3 percent and a 1 cent sales tax 376 075 31. Other income spans sewer service garbage service licenses permits franchise taxes and park meters while Byrd’s Mill water and city airport contribute notable sums. The report notes sound finances and GO bonds totaling 1 222 222 with 157 000 due this year and 205 000 in revenue bonds for the Ada Public Works Authority.

Airector Ada Byrd Ada Public Authority General Government

Crude Oil Output Reaches Record High as Congress Delays Action

Congress recessed with oil policy unresolved while American Petroleum Institute reported U S crude output at a record, averaging over 10 million barrels daily for the week ending Oct 9. Output rise driven by supply concerns, Middle East disruptions, and tight gas and oil markets.

Congress American Petroleum Institute Middle East Syria Libya

Oscar Brand to perform in Oklahoma City events

Folk singer Oscar Brand will appear in Oklahoma City on Oct. 24 and 25. The Oct. 24 event, An Evening of Liturgical Music, at Center for Christian Renewal features tickets from 2.00 adults and 1.00 students. Oct. 25 hosts A Community Sing Children's Concert at Civic Theater Music Hall with 1.50 or 2.50 tickets, proceeds aiding needy children.

Oscar Brand Oken City the Religion and the Arts Association Center For Christian Renewal N. W. Expressway Oklahoma City New Word School Civic Teater Music Hall Fullerton Ticket Agency New World School Pennsylvania Brand Channel 13 Theodore Bikel The New School New York City

EC Students Enter Show At Southeastern

East Central students join peers from other state colleges in a student sponsored art show opening November 1 at Southeastern State College Durant. Paul Maxwell of Dallas will judge. VIVA, 16 Southeastern art students, sponsors prizes totaling about 500 dollars for first through third in five categories. Deadline Monday, entry fee four dollars per person. The statewide exhibit may become an annual event per VIVA president Nancy Weaver.

East Central Southeastern State College Durant Paul Maxwell Dallas VIVA Southeastern Art Nancy Weaver Idabel

East Central State Plans European College Tour

East Central State College designs a three credit European study tour for the between-semester interval. Dr. E W James notes a $675 total cost for visits to Holland, Switzerland, Germany, France and England aboard Lufthansa with departure from New York on December 21 and return January 5.

East Central State College E. W. James James Holland Switzerland Germany France England Lufthansa German Airlines New York

Coal Tonnage Gains Mark Oklahoma Mining Through July

Oklahoma mining shows gains in coal and copper through July with coal tonnage at 1 440 699 tons a 62 percent rise from last year and July coal at 209 198 tons. Copper through July totals 113 313 tons up 48 percent while gypsum lead zinc and limestone decline from last year. Mining employment rises to 949 in July despite 39 mines.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Ward Padgett Padgett

Mutual Funds Drive Market Activity With Cash Falls

New York AP report notes mutual funds boosting stock activity as market volume hits record highs. During late September the NYSE saw 83.42 million shares traded, later eclipsed at 84.1 million, with big blocks dominating. Funds reduce cash cushions, paving way for more equity purchases while redemption fears ease and managers expect further cash to shift into stocks in autumn.

New York New York Stock Exchange

Tulsa chamber group scouts New York for Tulsa offices

A Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce delegation visits New York to pursue central offices in Tulsa after January contacts with New York firms and seven ads in two eastern papers.

Tulsa Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce New York City

Skill Center Open House Set In Sulphur

Sulphur to host a double celebration November 7 with the Municipal Airport runway dedication and the Rural Skill Center open house. The joint federal state facility trains unemployed residents via the Oklahoma State Employment Service. Ninety five trainees enrolled. facilities house 160. Center opened in July. all departments open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Oklahoma State Employment Service

Temperature range boosts comfort for most Americans

Most Americans perform light work best when the temperature stays between 63 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity remains around 30 to 70 percent, according to a heating and air conditioning equipment maker.

New York

Vindale Public Offering of 250000 Shares Declared

Vindale Corp announces a public offering of 250000 common shares at 12 dollars each. Of the shares 150000 are for the company and 100000 for a selling shareholder. Proceeds from the company’s sale fund a new Ada plant and Brookville expansion to produce sectional houses and install pollution controls. Windale designs and sells houses from plants in Brookville Ohio Tallahassee Florida and Crossville Tennessee.

Ada Brookville Ohio Windale Corporation Dayton

Scout Leaders To Attend Region Nine Annual Meeting

Fifteen Arbuckle Area Council leaders will travel to Oklahoma City for the Region Nine Annual Meeting on Oct. 29 30. W Dale Stone council president will head the delegation and participate in council management sessions and committee work. The event includes a Silver Antelope banquet and recognition of National Court of Honor medalists with a closing luncheon on Oct. 30. The program centers on BOYPOWER 76 with forums and workshops on financing scouting inner city outreach leader training recruitment camping and program planning.

Arbuckle Area Council Boy Scouts of America Oklahoma City W. Dale Stone

East Central Sets Dates For Registration

East Central State College announces early registration for second semester day classes from Dec 2 to Dec 8. Regular enrollment starts Jan 14 with classes beginning Jan 18. Advance advisement runs Nov 16 to Dec 1 for current students. education majors in block courses enroll Nov 19.

East Central State College E. W. James East Central James

Recording No Longer Chides Direct Dialer

Southwestern Bell manager Jack Miller notes customers have adapted to area code changes. A month ago a recorded message guided correct long distance dialing and is now removed. mis dialed calls will hit a standard message. Future DDD upgrades will enable direct person to person calls and billing options.

Ada Jack Miller Southwestern Bell Miller

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