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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1973
Page
4
County officials warn that improved rural roads are not interstate highways and urge drivers to slow down. High speed, limited visibility, and unexpected hazards from farm equipment, livestock, and nearby homes threaten safety on country lanes. The piece stresses caution to prevent tragedies.
A century ago a court voided a life insurance policy for undisclosed aspirin use, a harsh decision now unlikely. Modern cases uphold policies amid occasional intoxication findings and rely on incontestability clauses that limit disputes after about two years. Extreme fraud remains outside protection even with such clauses.
The essay explores why people pursue weather talk, TV sports, mysteries, westerns, and politics. It contrasts genuine curiosity with habitual chatter, citing a weather observer, a farmer, and various conversational types that reveal how interests become social rituals rather than factual pursuits.
Home kitchen notes present a sausage quiche recipe with pastry, browned pork sausage, cheese, and egg milk filling, plus a German tomato soup idea and beef kebobs with a marinating oil mix. Also included are omelet variations using zucchini, onion, and cheddar with bacon.
Andrea, a Tulsa singer and pianist, aims for the Miss Tulsa State Fair title as part of a path to Miss Oklahoma. She has held Miss Grand Lake, Miss Northeastern State College, and Fairest of the Fair crowns, and uses scholarships and music to pursue a bachelor’s degree at Northeastern while helping others and hoping luck favors her final rounds.
The Pontotoc County Free Fair runs Sept 12 to 15 with events for junior classes and a new cattle breeding program sponsored by the Pontotoc County Cattlemen's Association. Judging for women's exhibits, hay contest entries, and a horse show are planned, with be pageant and livestock sales to follow.
FLOY MAE TRADER age 70 of Tu pelo died in August. A. B. ERWIN age 87 of Stonewall died September 1. BUFORD B. FATHREE age 73 of Ada died August 31. THOMAS A. BROWN age 95 of Ada died August 31. CLARENCE ELMER SCOTT age 63 of Ada died September 2. W. C. WIGLEY age 61 of Ada died September 4. GEORGE BUSTER HARDEN age 64 of Stonewall died September 5. All services listed with funerals by Smith Crispwell and Stufflebean Funeral Homes.
A series of local visits and gatherings across Stratford, Durant, and surrounding towns detail numerous residents dropping by homes, nursing facilities, and Sunday school. Notable names include Miss Ruth Magar, Mrs Irene Blutts, Frank Dryden, J W Law family, Virgie Pennington, and Florence Isaacs, with trips to Sulphur and San Antonio noted.
Ada city officials won council approval to pursue funds for acquiring 50 acres at the northeast airport edge to clear space and extend the north south runway. Federal grant for 40 acres proved insufficient. The city will seek state and federal aid, while airport improvements including a new Ada Sent weather and flight plan service were discussed.
Mr and Mrs Wo A Ler of 20 W 5th Ada celebrate their golden anniversary September in their home from 2 to 6 p.m hosting nine children and a granddaughter as assistING guests They were married September 4 1923 in Steedman Missouri born 1903 and 1919 respectively the couple has 25 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren
An exploration of wisdom versus knowledge using Sophoclean and Biblical references. It contrasts sophos and moros, cites Paul, Socrates, and Spurgeon on ignorance, and ends with a fable about crows to illustrate false certainty and divine wisdom.
Gaines Dog Research Center announces an $81,500 prize pool for a dog themed photo contest with a $300 first prize $200 second prize $100 third prize and three $50 honorable mentions in each category. Entries must be original photos 6 by 10 inches and mailed to the center in White Plains New York with a deadline of October 1 1975. Up to five entries per contestant are allowed per category and postmarks determine eligibility.
Allen Oklahoma residents will gain the town’s first medical clinic as Dr. John Oglesbee leads construction begun four weeks ago. The nine room facility aims to serve Allen and nearby areas, with plans for a future wing and a loan secured by a Small Business Administration guarantee.
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