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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1961
Page
4
The Ada News notes the Oklahoma production of Oklahoma celebrated and commends the cast. It then discusses county road improvements with a push for matched funds to upgrade bridges and roads for long term reduced maintenance, citing concrete bridges as a superior yet costlier option. It ends by asking readers about armadillos harming eggs in nests.
The column traces evolving road safety duties at railroad crossings from 1927 Supreme Court ideas to the modern reasonable man rule. It notes cases where contributory negligence shifted from absolute duties to fact questions for juries and stresses that drivers must judge crossing safety under varying circumstances. The Oklahoma Bar Association column cautions readers to consult attorneys for factual nuances.
Superintendent J. D. Potter announced Latta Schools will enroll students August 25 with class and root work starting August 28. The lunchroom opens August 28, bus service follows the first year schedule. Two new teachers join staff Jack Huggins and Wendell Mitchusson. Delbert Gerloff named to the school board replacing C. Tey who moved to Enid. Neil Griffith new Fitzhugh bus driver. Science notes age of Earth between 344 and 4% billion years. oceans under 600 million years old. Antarctica waters host dense plant life reducing visibility to about one third.
Devotional essay notes Jesus as a friend to women like Mary and Martha, contrasting with Pharisees. It stresses giving time and understanding, arguing romance not required or desired, and highlights Jesus’ skill in treating each woman’s temperament, avoiding scandal while building meaningful friendships.
An editor invites local readers to contribute to a community column. It urges letters, opinions, and recipes from correspondents or readers, noting a lack of regular staff reporters in the area and highlighting the fun and satisfaction of writing for the weekly paper.
Ada pioneer resident Edd Semmes died at 2 20 pm Thursday at his home 1710 Sowth Broadway Boulevard at age gu He had been in failing health six months Summers was hurt in Dallas Texas January 14 1871 and came to its area from Texas in 1808 December 18 1895 he was married to Talitha Katherine Engler Mrs Summers died January 15 1960 He leaves a son Ernest Summers a daughter in law W A Summers 709 South Stockton eight prestchildren and ibe grease grandchildren Services will be at 2 pm Friday in the chapel at Criswell Funeral Home Rev J Glore Re eau pastor First Methodist Church will officiate Burial will be if Memorial Park Cemetery
A reflective essay critiques vacation culture, posters warning of overexertion, and the surge of information shaping belief. It cites Franklin on religion and urges renewed self understanding to resist cynicism while noting the day’s heat and a bragging summer record.
Oklahoma City AP reports the Oklahoma Board of Agriculture prices paid to coal producers and farm products. Cash wheat shows scattered quotes around 1.78 to 1.85 per bushel across towns such as Alva Enid and Watonga. Broilers and eggs show steady trends with varied case values and weight classes. Butterfat remains steady near 52 to 60 cents.
Jimmy Keith Woods age year old son of Mr and Mrs Donald Woods Ada Route 4 died at 1 38 pm Wednesday at the home Born July 21 1960 he and Dona Sue are the children of the Woods grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Woods Clarita and Mr and Mrs Hugh Hefley Clarita great grandparents Mr and Mrs Aug Harkins Ads John D Hefley Clarita and Mrs Annie Davidson Wapanucka Services set for 2 30 pm Friday at First Methodist Church Clarita Burial in Clarita Cemetery Smith Funeral Home directing
Mrs Florence Brandon 78 of 600 East Eighth died at a local hospital early Thursday. She leaves three sons a daughter and other relatives. Smith Funeral Home announces funeral arrangements.
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