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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1973
Page
4
A reflective piece argues hunting is not sport but bloodlust and photos an attack on wildlife. It contrasts poor shots and dangerous mishaps with hunters who spend on gear, food, tents, trucks, and dogs, boosting the economy while questioning their impact on game.
A housewife sues after slipping on a banana peel in a market. The court upheld damages attribution to the store for poor maintenance, noting the slip could show how long the hazard lay and whether staff could have cleared it. It warns that liability requires knowledge or should have known of the danger, with possible blame on shoppers if not vigilant.
Postwar reflections draw on Jesus death and resurrection to show that earthly wins or losses do not determine final fate. Paul assures believers that God’s love endures amid sickness, pain, or peril, and that followers are more than conquerors through Christ who loved us. Ultimate security transcends defeat or victory.
A reflective editorial urges clear issues and patient fact searching before forming opinions. It contrasts anger with calm reasoning, urges genuine interest in politics, listening to others, and applying information to influence government through thoughtful action.
Multiple death notices from Ada area including Cameron 85 Fittstown Elfa, Virginia Danley 2 Ada, Carroll Davis 67 Ada, Ellard Elmore 70 former Ada, Mary Pearl Leach 8 Ada, Homer Foy Slevins 66 former Ada, Albert Zuech 80 Coal Gate, Richard F Green Sr 77 Ada. Funeral home listings Criswell Smith Epperson noted.
Ovation Districts actively promote a pollution free environment.
Creditors with claims against David Bradford Cook deceased must present them with vouchers to executrix Audrey V Cook in care of Conn Mayhua Kerr Maytue and American Building Ada OK within two months from first publication or be barred. Dated October 1 1979 Audrey J Cook Executrix.
An article by Ron Johnson, Billy Clay, Lavoy Cray, and Floyd Horn discusses cutting cattle on wheat pasture. A second piece by Don Gill, Wilfred McMurphy, and Robert Potusek covers bearing the high cost of protein.
Mitchell discusses completing phrases about allowing schools or nursing to develop through the Higher Education system and reaching full potential before new institutions are authorized, reflecting an ongoing policy debate.
Ada residents record a long list of visits and gatherings. Many families like Terry, Nelson, Manuel, and Pendergrass share meals, weddings, birthdays, and church events from Thursday through Sunday. Several members, including Albert L. Pierce, are noted for military promotion and school ties.
In Oakman Mildred Lee reports Sunday services with 2 in Sunday school and 67 in church. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Porter Ada and Richard Lee. A Halloween party is planned and a wedding shower honored Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Porter with many attendees listed.
Attendance at AHLOSO Baptist Church declined on Sunday with eighteen at the youth rally from Anloso Church. New officers elected for youth work include David Ross as song reader. Revival led by Rev. Melvin Moody will start November 4, with cottage prayer meetings on Nov 1 in Curtis Ross, Owen Magar, and Virgil Gantt homes.
E C Caviner celebrated his 85th birthday with a dinner hosted by his son and daughter in law in Ada. Guests included Ronnie Caviner and family, Lady Caviner and children, H R Caviner, Tim Caviner, and Ed Caviner. Mozelle Rogers from Berkeley called to wish him well. Caviner is noted as a pioneer resident of Parish Chapel. Nearby neighbor Alene Anderson also marked her 73rd birthday the same day after at least 30 years of neighborly friendship.
Past three months show the cottontail crop much larger than in recent years. In 1971 Oklahoma reported 463,300 rabbits harvested, far below the 2.6 million plus rabbits harvested in 1958.
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