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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1966
Page
4
The Ada Evening News argues for greater countywide cooperation in planning, water districts, road improvements, and education. It advocates consolidation of schools and supports countywide law enforcement and vocational centers as Ada and surrounding areas move toward shared prosperity.
A discussion contrasts the Reasonable Man with experts in court, describing him as a composite standard reflecting average alertness, safety concern, memory, and judgment. The piece notes his role as a fair compromise between individual rights and societal order, then shifts to brief items on road show business and cultural events.
A devotional note on the power of words and truth drawing on biblical themes. It warns that careless or deceptive speech can ruin reputations, linking Jesus teaching on judgment to modern concerns about advertising exaggeration and public claims. It contrasts sincere language with waxed deceit in rhetoric and media.
Around the County notes a revival in Atoka closed Sunday with twenty Southern Baptist churches represented. The report lists numerous local residents and visitors from Tupelo, Tulsa, Ada, Wynnewood, and other towns. Names include Sam Steele, Kit C Thomas, Carolyn Risner, Theron Burns, and many families visiting for services and a wedding weekend.
Mrs. Andrew Young has had eye surgery at Presbyterian Hospital in Oklahoma City. Mrs. Kate Davis returned to Valley View Hospital after staying with Mrs. Charles Gentry. Mrs. Bethah Hathaway attended Banner Association WMA officers meeting in Oklahoma City. The group had Sunday dinner at the Bill Bank and Mrs. H. D. Bullard hosted a Friday supper. Mrs. Marston visited the Kaisns in Enid. The column reflects faith teaching on truthful speech from Ephesians. In 1965 German drug stores accounted for 20 percent of photo product sales. full-time retailers held 60 percent. Mrs. Ralph Burleson was in Ada. the Laseians visited Sherman. several residents traveled to Oklahoma City for appointments and hospital stays. Reff Extension Homemakers Club will meet September 7 at 2 pm to select fair exhibits.
Mr and Mrs Harod Love attended stock car races in Madill where car number 0 driven by Carl Wilson was noted. The column mentions visits by Lorene Nobies, the Brants and friends in Columbus Ohio, plus a family reunion at Wintersmith Park. Oklahoma City residents Roy Higgs visited Arden Coffee and Sam, while Larry Wast resigned as grand youth leader at Morris Memorial Baptist Church planning to attend GBA Shawnee. The Pedersons hosted guests at Lake Texoma and Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City was to receive graft related hand care for Cledes Grissom with a three week hospitalization.
Mrs Chester Williams and Barbara visited Houston last week returning Saturday. Rev and Mrs James Kelso and family visited relatives in Kentucky returning Thursday. Mrs Austell Cassidy and grandson Mike visited Saturday with daughter and family in Konawa. Cox Shortes deep sea fishing at Corpus Christi. M R Riding of Ardmore visited Calvin Grace. Garvin Glover and family visited Oklahoma City and Wedgewood Park. Funeral attendance noted for Karl Aucherry in Tulsa. Latta Home Demonstration Club set monthly meeting for Sept 6 at 1 30 pm.
At least 44 Indian civilians were killed and 57 injured by land mines left by Indian and Pakistani forces after fighting across the Northwest plains in September 1965. A skills based driver note urges caution and adherence to common sense to avoid accidents.
DETROIT AP reports U S auto makers expect a solid year in 1987 model production despite a sharp decline in 1966 sales. Executives highlight rising costs, higher steel prices, wage pressures, and tax changes, while predicting demand for longer, more customized 1967 models amid optimism from GM president James Roche. The industry notes its large-scale impact on the economy and employment, with auto activity linking to steel, cotton, and consumer credit sectors.
Tulsa AP reports Republican gubernatorial candidate Dewey Bartlett challenged Democratic nominee Preston Moore to present a plan for judicial reform. Bartlett criticized Moore for not offering reforms and defended his own Sneed plan, while noting changes since its inception. Also mentioned are 1906 traffic losses at 400 million dollars, up seven percent from last year.
A reflective piece on returning to school after summer, recalling sensory shock from unfamiliar classrooms, smells of floor oil and paint, new teachers and students, lunchbox tastes, and the evolving role of schools. It notes nostalgia versus progress and the hope that new leaders will carry on better.
A collage of homily verses, jokes, quips, and brief anecdotes. It mixes a moral prayer parable about blessing others with light humor about dentists, fashion, and family life. The piece closes with a pastor resignation quip and a shoutabout workplace discord.
Austin AP reports the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says reservations for summer state parks are at a record rate. Full houses are booked at Garner, Huntsville, Inks Lake, Lake Whitney, Corpus Christi, Falcon, Martin Dies, Goose Island and Fort Parker state parks.
Ada Public Library announces new weekly hours. Librarian Mrs Jewell Bowers says the library opens from 9 am to 8 pm Monday through Friday and 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday, with Thursday adjustments in effect.
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