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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1965
Page
4
A nostalgic column recalls a bee tree expedition and the fading bee swarms, pondering insecticides' impact on pollinators. It muses on honey's folk remedies, local bees’ value, and the sounds that define summer from porch swings to ice cream wagons.
A devotional piece discusses worship, defining gods by what people rely on. It contrasts past hidden gods with the Hebrews and Hebrews influence through Christ, presenting God as accessible through Jesus and the life example of Christ. It urges living with the Master of Life.
A narrator muses on vacations and the idea of camping with children. They doubt the family will enjoy roughing it due to mosquitos noise and uncomfortable lodging, preferring air conditioned ease. The piece weighs the appeal of outdoor trips against family comfort and parental fatigue.
Rural water district extending the deadline for signing water applications to August 17. The board reports 80 percent of applicants secured and plans final drafting by an engineering firm after the date. Applications available through Conn Mayhue Kerr Harris law firm or district directors.
A motorist's fault can create liability for injuries to a rescuer at the scene. Courts honor rescuers who act in emergencies and award damages when negligence endangers them, but not for reckless acts. Past rulings include rescuers injured by a broken merry go round and a runaway horse.
Ada Board of Education votes a $500 across the board raise for teachers with a $50 monthly extra for 10 months. If funds from three sources are unavailable the final paycheck drops by $120 to meet a $330 annual increase. The three sources are a 10 mill levy, federal education aid, and year-end surplus.
Cecil Allen Williams earned the 1965 Ada Evening News Award for highest two semester grade average at East Central State College. He carried a double major in geography and history, led Gamma Theta, joined Alpha Honor Society and Alpha Chi, ran lighting for college drama, and may choose a solid gold medal or $50 cash. The award was presented during summer graduation. Old Faithful eruptions occur irregularly from 33 to 94 minutes, averaging about 64 with half within five minutes of that.
Firemen answered two Wednesday calls both minor. At 10 15 am a battery cable short in Dr Roy Doty’s car in the 600 block East 10th caused only battery damage. At 10 30 am a dryer motor wiring short ignited firemen to James Manning’s residence 528 West 21st.
On Feb 5 before his assassination he proposed a peace plan to Cabinet stating war would end and armies reduced to peace, political offenses pardoned, and most property freed from confiscation except slaves. The Cabinet disapproved and the message was not sent to Congress.
A collage of quotes and quips from Connie Nelson Lena McMinn and others about rainbows crime divorce horse racing moon rise and everyday humor. Set inside a printed page, it reflects a small town voice with jokes and proverbs about life patience families and society.
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