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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1971
Page
4
A LAWRENCE WALTHOUSE column muses on turning dried floral materials into a rural income while recounting nostalgic memories of early 20th century automobiles. The piece blends observations on dried plant goods with reflections on biblical Moses and a quirky car-era memoir.
A discussion of annulment grounds centers on mutual assent in a marriage contract. Courts may annul if one party lacked understanding at the moment of "I do" due to intoxication, but mere intoxication or later ratification can preserve or validate the union.
Eldon Wood of Stratford took first in the junior crossbreed barrow at Oklahoma City’s State Fair. He also claimed champion in crossbreed and barrow and grand champion in Market Barrow. Stratford FFA won first in school group market barrow. Lite Joe Tack, a horse owned by R. W. Houk of Roff, secured first in the senior cutting horse division.
A devotional lyric in the voice of Whitfield pleading for Jesus as savior and guide. The speaker asks for cleansing, guidance, and the Holy Spirit to strengthen faith, hoping for eternal joy and worship with Christ.
The column records visits and gatherings around Ada including Ronald and James Kelly in Oklahoma City, Lonnie Manuel's family events in Ada, and neighbors gathering for church, birthdays, and community meals. Numerous relatives from Ada, Vanoss, Stratford, Latta, Shawnee, and other nearby towns are noted with brief mentions of hosting, travel, and school events.
Kathey Tulley and James Moreland were honored with a church wedding shower hosted by the Adult II ladies Sunday school class in the Fellowship Room of the Baptist Church. Attendees, gifts, and preparations were noted along with upcoming wedding plans and revival events at the church.
The Pontotoc County Angus Breeders Association schedules its eighth annual sale for October 2 at the Pontotoc County Livestock Pavilion. Auctions begin at 1 p.m. with Nolland Jester as auctioneer. Over 200 cattle are offered including 62 registered heifers, 17 registered bulls, 150 commercial heifers, and several cows and calves. Breeders consigning registered animals include Robert H. Kerr, Eldon Fhuon, Dr. Harvey Hall, Buck Crabtree, Guy Shipe, D. H Romines, B. White, Mary Warren, Ira Wilson, Carlton Corbin, Moore Angus Ranch, and others. Catalogs available from John Netherton.
The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board unanimously recommends parole for Edward Wayne Lawson, 22, son of Oklahoma City Police Chief Wayne Lawson, who is serving two years for assault and battery with intent to kill. He told the board he had learned his lesson.
The body identified as Martin Edwards was found in a shallow grave north of Sand Springs Oklahoma. Fingerprints and tattoos confirmed identification. Five .38 caliber bullets were removed from the head. Edwards had been missing since July 15 and was tied to a grand jury investigation into the August 1970 bombing of District Court Judge Nelson.
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