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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1970
Page
12
The snippet lists price terms for subscriptions with Oklahoma and mail options. It shows a four dollar annual deal, a two dollar base, and outside Oklahoma pricing. A contact number Dia FE 2-4433 is included alongside figures of negative eighteen and fourteen.
Rural readers are urged to protect wildlife amid habitat loss and pesticide concerns. The piece highlights practical steps such as leaving stand patches, preserving den trees, and providing nesting sites for squirrels and quail while noting the joy and balance wildlife brings to rural America.
The passage argues federal diversity lets states experiment with new laws and policies. It cites Brandeis on states acting as laboratories, noting door to door sales cooling off, crime victim compensation, and other pilots. It emphasizes local conditions and the value of observing sister states' results.
Garvin Chandler of Wynnewood wed Mildred Kelley of Wynnewood in a local marriage ceremony. The event marks a union between two Wynnewood residents, with details limited to the reading of nuptials in the community registry.
A stroll to a corner coffee shop leads to a discussion on efficiency and distraction. The piece contrasts Dr Samuel Johnson's famed productivity with modern coffee breaks, weighing whether brief diversions aid or hinder work and pondering coffee's varied effects across America.
A Sunday School lesson recounts Jacob's life, his faults, and family strife. It follows Joseph's favoritism, brothers' jealousy, and the eventual reconciliation as Judah matures, showing love's redemptive power and Israel's restored harmony.
Two Beethoven commemorations at East Central State College mark the 200th birth anniversary. A piano string trio clinic is at 10:00 a.m. in Horace Mann Auditorium with student trios, followed by the Beethov en Bicentennial Recital at 8:00 p.m. in the same hall featuring Dr. Tosca Kramer violin Frederick Warner cello and Carroll Thompson piano. Both performers are respected long time state orchestra members.
Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and Eddie McNutt attended the football game at Ada Saturday night. Mrs Winnie Bailes Riverside Calif Mrs Lavona Jones Mr and Mrs Gerald Tilley Lori and Kyle Ohio and R E Tiley Ada visited Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and Carlton Rebee recently.
Those visiting Mr and Mrs Robert Golden and family included Mr and Mrs Harold Sprague of Abilene Texas Mr and Mrs David Sprague and a family of Dallas Texas and Mrs Callie Morgan and Paul Fitzhugh Mike Golden served as an usher at the wedding of Mr and Mrs Taylor Donhan
Recent visitors to the home of the Rev and Mrs Don Newby and family include Mrs Leroy Bailes Riverside California Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby Oil Center Pamela Adams Mrs Lavona Jones and Mr and Mrs Benny Jones with Kenny Latta The Newby family also visited Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby Mr and Mrs Ron Newby and Nancy recently.
Mrs Lena Cochran Daisy Binion Laura Haines Barbara Newby Gwyn Tilley Nora Lancaster Lavona Jones Elva Kemp Ethelene Golden Rosie Golden Leona Poindexter Betty Cunningham Fern Long Ola Fraley called on Mrs Oma Enloe in recent days to offer condolences and support to the family.
Mr and Mrs Earl Rose visited Mr and Mrs Ralph Tri Vitt and Gerald and Mrs L L Crockett in Stroud on Sunday.
Basie Dean Coplen marked his tenth birthday on Saturday with cake and ice cream. Attending were Mr and Mrs Lee KeelingAda, Mr and Mrs George Smith and family, and Mr and Mrs Charles Coplen and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Garner along with Steve and Jennifer Garner and Lynda Golden attended the Autumn Antics event at East Central College on Thursday night.
Mr and Mrs Sandy Bess hosted Cla rence Bess in Ada. Numerous visitors including Nora Roper Sybil Collins Ola Fraley Billy Joe Adams Joel Pamela Rhonda Joni Lena Rogers Marie Stucky and Vernon Garrett traveled from Oklahoma City Sulphur and Compton to Ada. Albert Crow Luther Parrish Cindy Rollow Jack Perrine Homer Bryan Roberts Robert Bolin Jerry Loyd Hill Clissia Wells Walter Crow Betty Kirby Lorene Scott Sherry Taylor Kirt Wels Aletta Law Alvin Wells and Clinnie Crow joined gatherings across city and hospital visits. Johnny Tilley and Kirby Tilley with Dain and Pamela also noted.
Those visiting Mrs. Ruby Horton, Barbara and William were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Golden, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Horton and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Melozier, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon McCurdy, Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Stone, and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Jennings.
Mr and Mrs Tom Agee and their family visited Mrs Tishia Ross in Ada recently.
Mr and Mrs W C Karr visited Mr J W Kirk es and Mrs P S Karr Ada recently.
Mr and Mrs Meredith Sum mers Tammy and Sharron visited Mr and Mrs J T Tatum and family recently.
Mr and Mrs Phil Rhynes and Mr and Mrs James Rhynes Jr and family and Mr and Mrs Don Alison of Ada visited Mr and Mrs James Rhynes Sr The gathering highlights family ties in Ada with multiple generations present.
Pfc and Mrs Roger Massey had dinner with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Ed gar Cross then visited Opal Helms at Valley View Hospital Ada before leaving for Camp Pendleton California where he is stationed in the Marines. Edgar Cross Jr and family visited with his parents. Carl Grote and Sherry Konawa shared lunch with C H Duncan family.
Mr and Mrs Fred Brown visited Sunday at Pauls Valley with their daughter and Mr and Mrs Waldo Wilson during a weekend family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Thed ford Ashland visited Friday with her parents Mr and Mrs A C Stonecipher. Mrs A C Stonecipher visited Wednesday with Mrs Josie Killion. Vernon Stonecipher and children Rebee dined Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs A C Stonecipher. Joe Woolly visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs A C Stonecipher. Doyin Stonecipher and Larry Kent Lula visited Saturday with his parents Mr and Mrs Harland Stonecipher and Allen Ada visited Sunday afternoon with his parents Mr and Mrs A C Stonecipher.
H B and Gayle Canida of Riverside California spent two weeks visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Burl Canida. They left Monday to return home. Other weekend visitors included Don Sweat Hugh Don Anita Kay Lula Benny Roan and Jimmy Latta Mickey Cooper James Alan Mark Lawton J B Anderson Rebecca Karen Gerald and Mrs Don Sweat.
Tupelo High reports 370 students enrolled this year with 141 in the high school. Burl Canada is employed to drive the school bus from Lula to service routes.
Mrs. Robert Brashears is listed as a patient at Valley View Hospital. The brief notice identifies her current location within the medical facility and provides no additional medical details or context.
Stonewall women beat Stonewall Junior High 18 to 2 in a recent game. They also played High School girls Tuesday and the score ended tied 5 to 5. Keet Mathis hit a home run as the high school team enters the softball tournament this weekend.
Robbie Hill broke his arm while breaking a horse. Eastern Star Chapter 455 met Monday night for their first meeting. Ruth Chaddick was honored for 40 years as secretary. Refreshments served to ten members. Mr and Mrs Johnny Ross spent a week in Texas and Wilburton visiting relatives. My thanks to Annie William son for her renewal for the WEEKLY.
Mr and Mrs Horace Sprouse visited Wednesday in Oklahoma City with their son and family Mr and Mrs C D Sprouse and Scott Dwayne The gathering featured intergenerational company and local relatives during the midweek engagement.
Steve McNeil is listed as a patient at Valley View Hospital, with details on his current treatment status and location within the facility. The report notes no further conditions or diagnoses beyond admission.
Mrs Ronnie West of St. Louis visited her Thompson relatives over the weekend. Mr and Mrs G L Thompson and children hosted gatherings with Ada Judy Sally Billy and Mike. A daughter was born Sept 20 at a Pauls Valley hospital to Ronald Shorty Thompson and his wife. Mrs Thompson stays in Stratford while husband serves at Millington AFB Tennessee. Maternal grandparents are Lowell Wood Stratford and paternal grandparents G L Thompson Tupelo.
Mr and Mrs Robert Brashears spent Thursday night in Kansas City Missouri with nephew and family Mr and Mrs Gerald Jennings Rickey Patti and Carri Mr and Mrs Robert Brashears spent Friday through Monday with her brother and wife Mr and Mrs Jim Jennings in Humphers Mo
The Allen Extension homemakers club met Sept. 15 at Mrs. Jim Mulins home with Mrs. Ola Chadd presiding. O. H. Fanning spoke on the Oklahoma Drivers Manual while a rules discussion and fair exhibits report were shared. Refreshments were served. next meeting set for Oct. 15 at Mrs. Etta Mead’s home.
To skin tomatoes, spear on a fork and dip in boiling water for about a minute. Use a small paring knife to slip off the skin and remove the stem end, then proceed with the recipe.
An Ada girl escaped injury after being struck by a car in the 1900 block of Collins Blvd. At 10:58 p.m. James Turner II drove Anita Phillips home then she ran in front of the left front fender. She was checked at Valley View Hospital and released uninjured. No charges filed.
East Central campus forms the Campus Veterans League with interim chief Berry Orebaugh. Dr. Ray Stout and Joe Parsons of Education sponsor. About 400 students and 75 faculty eligible. Meeting Sept 30 in the Oklahoma Room to present the constitution and elect officers.
To prepare a fresh pineapple remove the plume and cut the fruit into rounds. Trim the rind from each round and use the tip of a small sharp paring knife to carve out the eyes for clean, uniform slices.
A Sunday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Johnson included Delmer Anderson of La Puerta California Billy Sittl thant from California Mr and Mrs J R Linker Cheryl and Robin Mr and Mrs Donnie Johnson and Deanie and Arville Jennings with Keith both of Stonewall Also visiting were Danny Skaggs from Oklahoma City who stayed with grandparents Mr and Mrs Harley Johnson Mr and Mrs E C Perkins Ada visited Sunday afternoon plus Mr and Mrs W B Hokett Sulphur hosted by their daughter and family Glenda and Mary with Glen Smith at Stonewall.
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Palmer spent Wednesday night with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Carter. He is in the Air Force and has returned from Vietnam, now en route to Columbus Ohio.
Mrs Sylvia Hillburn of Lehigh weekend visit with brother Walter McWethy and wife. Walter marked his 81st birthday Friday night with a supper attended by daughter Sandra Bottoms and family, Sylvia Hilburn, Bill McWethy and spouse, Sonny White and families Donnie Lynn and Mrs White from Olney.
The Oklahoma Elks Association funds and staffs a mobile vision and hearing testing van at county schools. Capable of testing 250 to 275 students daily, the unit travels between schools with testing time about two minutes per student. Results guide referrals to family doctors, and the van operates locally until October 1 with Ted Hedrick coordinating via the Oklahoma State Bank.
South Vietnamese Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky landed in Paris to join the Vietnam peace talks and then head to Washington for a March for Victory rally on October 3. He was accompanied by his wife Mai and would not specify his negotiating role.
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