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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1963
Page
4
Ada Oklahoma publication history outlines consolidations with Pontotoc County Enterprise Ada Star Ada Times-Democrat and others with dates from 1912 to 1953. Lists mailing and subscription details and post office classification.
Oklahoma Senate backed a bill to raise temporary payments from 35 to 37.50 and permanent from 30 to 37.50 but critics warn higher compensation will lift camp premiums by about nine percent, risking new industry as reforms target abuses by attorneys and doctors in the Industrial Court. The author argues for reforms without increasing rates.
A columnist suggests odd warfare using dandelion seeds to distract Russians and later crab grass to overtake their lawns. The piece imagines scientists abandoning space vehicles and missiles to battle the weed invasion, hoping for world peace if the grasses win.
A reader quiz on highway safety and Oklahoma law invites questions to troopers. Questions cover miles driven last year, peak accident hour, and number of licensed drivers with answers listing 12 billion miles, 5 to 6 p.m., and 1 300 000 licensed drivers.
Dr Kenneth J Foreman reflects on Easter faith from Mark 15 42 to 16 8 and Matthew 22 1 10 16 290 He argues Christ is a now living person not a memory He lives in memory and history and in believers where Christ rises daily within them turning all good in us to His.
A collage of poems and wry quotes, including religious verses about the crucifixion and lighthearted quips about life and moral sayings. Highlights include a Proverb-like line on the Golden Rule and a joke about a Pearly Gate name inquiry.
Simpson, after tending to animals, settles for a nap using a twin-humped camel as a headrest while Altus dozes in a nearby field. The scene captures humorous country living in Oklahoma with unusual animal companions.
Cornell University founded in 1865 is described as the youngest member of the Ivy League.
This Oklahoma Bar Association column explains that being excused from a jury panel by lawyers or judges does not reflect on a prospective juror. It notes peremptory challenges allow removal without reason, and emphasizes the importance of an impartial jury under state and national protections.
Elinor K Rose sketches humorous reflections on natural forces and life quirks. The piece blends science like gravity with everyday shapes and sizes, noting that some ideas and things are too large for simple confines.
A collection of brief quotes touching on space exploration expense curiosity and irony. Notable lines discuss satellites, subsidies, and human insight with wit from several authors.
Two quotes address life’s mid years and reactions to insult. Sydney J. Harris contrasts two inner voices asking why pursue and why bother. Russell Lynes offers a progression from ignoring to top it to laughing at it, ending with a note on deservedness.
A quoted remark attributed to Fletcher Knebel asserts that smoking is among the leading causes of statistics. The statement frames smoking as a major factor in public health metrics.
A witty line noting the Good Guys triumph on most programs while the 10 o'clock news defies the trend. The quote attributes the oddities to a closed mind and perpetual outflow of ideas per Laurence Dumphy.
A reflection on the world as a miracle despite science, describing it as wonderful inscrutable magical. The quotation attributes the sentiment to Thomas Carlyle about wonder and inquiry.
A reflective verse traces an owl on a shed through time as mice and cats intertwine with corn. Refrains repeat aging, growth, and cycles, ending with the recurring theme that night follows day.
The narrator recalls a nerve wracking descent through a trap door into a steel walkway with perspiring hands and a choking camera. They praise the scenery yet admit the stunt was insane and vow never to repeat it while joking about Sir Edmond Hillary's address.
In October 191 a volcanic eruption on Tristan da Cunha Island in the South Atlantic forced 260 residents from their homes and sent them to England for safety and resettlement.
A Saudi Arabian television station goes off air five times daily to observe Moslem prayer periods, resuming broadcasts after each prayer.
A reflective column laments the decline of daily verse in newspapers. It recalls how poets once contributed poems sparked by grief and public events, notes readers’ demand and editorial culling, and wonders where today’s verse writers have gone as muse supposedly wanes.
The piece argues Easter blends tradition and renewal, noting pre Christian roots and centuries of observance. It cautions against surface criticism like fashion or attendance and urges readers to focus on faith, hope, and joy for all regardless of life’s hardships.
Services for Wendell Sharron Winn age 48 of Stratford will be at 2 p m Friday at First Baptist Church Stratford with Rev Glen Wood Busby and Rev Jim Smith officiating Stufflebean Funeral Home of Pauls Valley directs burial in Memorial Park Ada Winn born April 26 in Oklahoma lived in Garvin County and split time between his Stratford Route 2 ranch and a Lind say bowling lanes business He died Tuesday He is survived by his wife Helen two daughters Jane and Aston both at home two sons Richard Stillwater and Mike at home two brothers Key Winn Alamogordo NM and Dick Winn Midwest City six sisters Faye Eldridge Sammie Lanham India Atkins Jane Nelson Tommie Heard Wanda Shi and a granddaughter Jeri Winn Stillwater
The First Church of the Nazarene will present The Living Redeemer, an Easter Cantata, Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The church choir will perform under director Kenneth McAnally, followed by a Easter message from Rev. W. E. Chandler.
Rev and Mrs Steve Lilley attended a revival at the Free Will Baptist Church. Evangelist Rev Ray Woods of Pauls Valley led the event.
Mrs Myrtle Anderson spent Friday visiting her husband Pete Anderson a patient in Veterans Hospital in Oklahoma City. Mrs Bertie Lilley and Mrs Clara Roemind visited Mrs Anderson after she returned home and report Mr Anderson was about the same. He is still having X rays and tests made.
Mr and Mrs Allie Lilley of Homer visited his father Steve Lilley on Sunday evening strengthening family ties in Homer.
Mrs. Maggie Sawyers received her daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs Wheat of Marlow visiting Sunday. They attended services together at the Nazarene Church with her.
The film Born Hunter by Pandora Films will premiere in Allen on Friday at 7 30 p m at the high school. Many locals worked as extras and the plot follows a field dog from puppy to champion with action including a wolf and a rattlesnake encounter. Proceeds benefit the Allen Park Fund to support the new tennis court project.
Dale Melton and Cheryl and Claude Horsley were noted on Sunday. Charlie Whitaker and Fletcher Snipes conducted business in Ada on Friday.
Mr and Mrs Bob Granger of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mrs Grangers parents Mr and Mrs Howard Ganus and their children Mike and Cathy in a family visit over the holiday period.
Miss Sue Woods of Stratford and Mrs. Clariece Pennington with her sons were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Pennington.
Stonewall residents Mrs. P. H. Boddy and Mr. P. Boddy along with Mrs. Lucretia Loyer are listed as patients at Valley View Hospital. Mrs. Boddy was admitted Sunday morning and Mr. Boddy Monday morning.
Mrs. Marie Hopper Pickett and Mrs. Christine Martin shopped in Shawnee on Wednesday. Mrs. Juanita Meeks visited with Mrs. Bessie Bradley Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs George Thompson of Shawnee and Mr and Mrs Joe Bryan of Ada visited the R L Hale home recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McCurdy visited Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Stanfield in Hart Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Mae McDaniels and her daughter visited Mr. and Mrs. Orlan Dees and Linda Tuesday night.
Bethel Jackson Stratford and Claude Horsley transacted business in Pauls Valley Monday according to the GAAR Corner column report by Mrs. Dale Melton.
Alvis McDaniels becomes the proud owner of a new pickup truck. The purchase marks a notable addition to his vehicle collection and signals a personal upgrade.
Ed Varnadore and Olen James conducted a business transaction in Norman on Thursday.
Mrs Verna McCurdy visited Mr and Mrs Tom Phillips Tuesday afternoon.
Karl Wade visited Mrs. Inez Pennington Monday afternoon in what appears to be a casual social call. The event is noted as a routine social visit without further details or outcomes.
Mrs. Joan Ballard and her sons and Mrs Alla Bea Clark of Stratford were Thursday night supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Varnadore.
Jim Pearce of Stratford and Ness in Ada shared reports Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Joe Maddox Wes and Jeanne visited Mildred Melton and Cheryl Tuesday night. Neema Bradley was taken back to Valley View Hospital on Tuesday in serious condition.
Mrs. Vera Rambo visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank James and Olen Friday night alongside Sherry and Johnnie Byars in a small social gathering.
Mrs. Francis Taylor and children and Mrs. Linda Maddox with Ada visited Mrs. J. C. Maddox and her family for a Sunday get together.
Alvis McDaniels visited Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda last Thursday evening. The small social call moved through the Dees home with light conversation and cordial greetings.
Cheryl Melton visited Ada on Thursday to see Anita Owen. The brief social call highlighted friendship and local community ties in Ada Oklahoma.
Corky Snipes Duncan and Charlie Whitaker visited Fletch er Snipes and Wanda on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Don Maddox and their children stayed as weekend guests in the I A Bradley home in Clinton.
Wendell Winn and Claude Horsley conducted a business transaction in Oklahoma City on Thursday, details limited.
Mrs W A Pennington renewed her subscription to The Ada Weekly News this week, continuing her support for local reporting and community notices.
Alvis McDaniels and Neville Pennington took part in a bowling tournament in Oklahoma City on Sunday.
Mrs Della Maddox and Jeanne called on Mrs Mildred Melton and Cheryl Thursday in a neighborhood visit.
Wendell Winn and Claude Horsley visited Chuck Robinson in Wanette on Thursday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and their sons Alvis McDaniels and Dale Melton bowled in Ada Tuesday night, showcasing local family talent in a community league event.
Mrs Susie Martin of Dell City arrived Saturday to spend several days with Mr and Mrs J C Martin.
Mrs Lorraine Pennington visited Mrs Clariece Pennington and Karl Wade on Wednesday in a family gathering.
A child from Ada stayed Tuesday night and Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Maddox and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Maddox and their children.
Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda spent Friday night and Saturday with Mr and Mrs Dennis McDaniels David and Darla in Oklahoma City.
Mrs Mildred Melton visited Mr Lee Decker and Mrs Maude Horsley in Stratford Friday, sharing time and greetings with local acquaintances.
Mrs Varnadore visited Mrs James and Mrs Maddox Saturday afternoon for a social call. The gathering appeared cordial with light refreshments.
Wes Maddox spent Thursday with Mrs Francis Taylor and children in Ada.
Mrs. Jan Nall and Leona shop ped in Ada Saturday in a short local item noting everyday activities in the town.
Claude Horsley visited Mrs Maude Horsley in Stratford last Wednesday evening confirming a family social call.
Karl Wade and Mr and Mrs Al Pennington attended the house warming for Mr and Mrs Austell Horton in Parish Chapel Friday night. Mr and Mrs Tom Burch and Mr and Mrs Eunice McKnight of Oklahoma City were there. The Burchs are former residents of this community.
Miss Cheryl Melton visited Mr. and Mrs. Lee Decker in Stratford Saturday for a social call and discussion.
Tony Martin of Oil Center visited Mr and Mrs J C Martin and their houseguest Mrs Susie Martin on Sunday morning.
Jeanne spent Thursday night with Mrs. Francis Maddox and family in Ada, enjoying community hospitality and conversation amid local ties.
Miss Sue Woods of Stratford visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and their sons.
Claude Horsley visited John Horsley and Cleve Clay in Stratford on Saturday afternoon.
Miss Dorothy Skaggs and Miss Tresia Dashier of Stratford visited Miss Cheryl Melton Sunday afternoon in a social call.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Mullins and Karen of Arkansas City Kansas along with Mr and Mrs Charles Garner of Maysville visited Mr and Mrs.
Linda visited Mr. and Mrs. A O Sutton in Oil Center. Mr. and Mrs. Don Crisp of Ada, Mrs. Joan Ballard and sons of Stratford, and Olen James joined Mr. and Mrs. Ed Varnadore for Sunday evening supper.
Charlie Whitaker spoke with Fletcher Snipes Monday morning while Mr and Mrs A O Sutton of Oil Center and Mr and Mrs remained present at the gathering.
George Scarbrough of Ada was a Sunday night guest of Mr. and Mrs. Orlan Dees and Linda.
Mrs Lottie McClure and Pat sy visited Mr and Mrs Frank James in Ada on Sunday driving a new car.
Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington Nelda Roy Ada were Sunday night guests of Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington.
Mr and Mrs Marvin McCur dy were Ada business visitors on Monday meeting local officials and discussing commerce.
Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniel and LaWanna with Ernest McDaniel Ada visited Delbert McDaniel and family and Dennis McDaniel in Oklahoma City and L G Jordan in Norman on Sunday.
Mrs Pat Law and Gregg with Miss Rita Jackson and Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda visited Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniel and daughters Monday evening.
Local report notes Joe Meek fishing outing at Lake Texoma on Sunday with no additional details provided.
Karl and Mrs. Inez Pennington visited Mrs. Mildred Melton on Monday, extending greetings and warm regards.
Mrs. Juanita Meek and Jerry, Miss Elaine Ward, Viola and Gary Herrin, Judy Steele and Bertie Pinley spent Sunday afternoon in Sulphur.
Mr and Mrs Avery Pennington of Lawton visited Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Virgil Meek of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Joe Meek and Jerry on Monday evening sharing a family gathering and greetings in a local social note.
Cattle 5,000 head and calves 700 offered in a Thursday feeder auction. Feeder cattle and calves predominant with moderate activity. some sales steady. Slaughter steers 1128 lb at 22.50, near 1050 lb at 22.50, 643 lb heifers at 21.50. Cows and bulls mixed. calves 22.00-24.00. Hogs 400 head, barrows and gilts 13.75-14.75, sows 11.50-12.75. Sheep 200 head not enough to test trade.
Oklahoma City AP. The state Board of Agriculture lists prices paid to local producers for cash wheat at 10 a.m. Thursday with various city quotes from Frederick to Perryton Texas, eggs steadies with grade A large to small ranges, and fowl prices by weight.
Two cases were filed Wednesday in JP courts in Ada. Harry O. Smith Vaness and Loren Jackson Route 4 Ada were charged with driving without licenses.
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