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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1962
Page
4
In Ada the author recounts a humorous Oklahoma City trip marked by misread street signs and right and left turns that failed. The piece blends vanity with city-driving slapstick as the narrator blunders through one-way streets, wrong turns, and a parking lot exit sign before a late dinner. The essay closes with a nostalgic aroma memory of freshly mown hay.
This Oklahoma Bar Association column explains that contracts remain binding unless the agreement itself or law provides an exception for unforeseen costs, death, fraud, or legal prohibitions. It warns that personal services contracted for may be nonexcusable by death and stresses consulting an attorney for facts.
A devotional meditation on Nebuchadnezzar's devastation of Jerusalem and the exile of Jehoiachin, drawing parallels to modern wars. It laments ruined cities, assesses the arrogance of nations, and argues that God punishes folly while teaching mercy and peace. It notes Israel’s resilience and urges leaders to invest in peace over war.
A column blending humor and aphorisms with quips on aging horses, detours, and urban life. Through a mosaic of maxims and anecdotes the piece ponders wisdom, generosity, and social quirks while drifting through rural and small town scenes featuring barbecues, cars, and light satire.
Readers debate salt solution for chigger bites and share kitchen tips. A grandmother cites granddaughter Debbies Corpus Christi trip and injuries from a car accident. The letter offers two remedies: a salt or soda solution for bites and tips to prep liver and peel ripe tomatoes, while noting uncertainty over effectiveness.
Allan Cochran, East Central graduate, earned straight A’s in college and high school with heavy class loads in mathematics and physics. He received the Admiral News Award and a $50 prize for scholastic achievement, and joined four others recognized for all A’s in the past year.
Ada Army Reserve units join KIX Corps Artillery for a two week active duty training at Fort Sill starting August 18. Participants include the 4th Howitzer Battalion 79th Artillery under Maj. Walter Gilford and batteries led by Capt. R. H. Wells and Capt. E H Hall, with troops from Norman Oklahoma City McAlester Tulsa Hartsville Stillwater Okmulgee Muskogee Miami Pryce Ardmore and Lawton.
John Snyder of Fittstown has accepted a position on the Tupelo High School faculty for the upcoming term. Classes began Monday. He and his wife La Wanda will move to Tupelo within a week. the Snyders have lived in Fittstown with his parents, Mr and Mrs W E Snyder. He graduated from East Central State College in 1982 with a BA degree.
Mrs. Anna Mary Hite a Coal Gate resident of 50 years and former public school teacher died at her home Monday. Born February 25 1896 in Holland Texas she was a member of the Methodist Church the Order of Eastern Star and the Oklahoma Education Association. She leaves a mother three daughters nine grandchildren three great grandchildren four sisters and a brother. Services were held at 2 30 p.m. Thursday at the Coalgate Methodist Church with Rev Elson Hargrove officiating. Burial followed in Coalgate Cemetery under Cooper's direction. Bearers were William Hud son John Edwards Delbert Inman J B Smith Jr Joe Pasquali and Frank Burns.
Brenda Lynn Thomas infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Sammie Thomas of Minot North Dakota died in Minot. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 PM in the South Funeral Home chapel with Rev Delbert Akin officiating. Burial in Rosdale Cemetery. Born June 35 1982 in Minot. Grandparents and great-grandmothers named.
Ol Buzz comments on the value of time while magazines and Broadway plays hype saving time. Cattle shipments surge in Oklahoma, with Santa Fe Railroad moving growing herds. Konawa praises rebuilding after a tornado, while Coalgate shows progress and young leaders vie for healthy growth. A friend recalls a mother’s habit of humming In the Heart of the City That Has No Heart.
Ada area sale receipts showed cattle and hog prices with good to choice fed steers at 22 to 26. Bulls and butcher calves at 14 to 18. Oklahoma City board reported cash wheat around 2.00 to 2.08, live turkeys steady, broilers steady, eggs steady, butterfat 50 to 56 cents. New York stocks mixed with modest gains in aerospace and defense firms amid tax cut debate.
Retired teacher E. L. Patterson from south of Abloso champions local tomato growing with a 40 ounce Mexican Pink Holmes fruit. He grew 60 plants, shares extra harvest with neighbors, and has not pursued farming as a business. Patterson spent 25 years teaching at East Central era schools before settling on land near Ahloso.
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