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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1957
Page
4
A reflective essay argues people seek difficulty for fun across rodeo scenes and mountaineering. It notes calf roping, bronc riding, steer wrestling, and high jumps as reckless play. The piece suggests humans create challenges to justify living and even in death seek playful contests.
The piece reflects on David and Jonathan from biblical lore, noting how friendship endures despite rivalry for the throne and family opposition. It cites the August 11, 1937 lesson stance on loyalty, jealousy, and choosing worth over status with examples of Saul and Philistine politics impacting trust.
A collage of quips and anecdotes from American culture. Notes include Lara Cox humor on recipes, Helen Houston Boileau anecdotes, Lincoln aphorisms, and Will Rogers memory of a California boys event where items were swiped as souvenirs.
A whimsical tale follows a tiny red corpuscle in a horse’s blood stream as it experiences a hockey dream then faces a disaster when swallowed by a huge virus. The story ends with a cautionary moral about changing streams mid course.
A feature on arson by the Oklahoma Boy Association explains that arson now covers both occupied and unoccupied dwellings and personal property. It notes the legal prohibition on willful burning to defraud insurers and urges public vigilance to stop firebugs.
Visiting and church activities centered on Union Hill with numerous Ada and Byng residents stopping by. Sunday school reported 41 attendees and Training Union drew 28. Rev Cunningham presided at services during the pastor’s vacation.
A flurry of visits accompanies community life with numerous families and friends from Ada, Colbert, Duncan, Harold Tex, and more gathering for socials and meals. Also announced is Union Hill's upcoming school start on August 21 with class sessions beginning August 26 and hot lunches planned, under the supervision of Mrs. Owa Enloe and Mrs. Lele Rose.
Dr George M Briggs at a St Louis symposium urged poultry scientists to let research run wild as genetics and hormonal methods may someday yield heavier broilers and higher daily egg production. Merck researchers announced a potent coccidiostat with mid October availability for study, signaling advances in nutrition and disease control.
R. E. Tilley signs on this week for the ADA WEEKLY. Subscribers can call PE2 2248 to join. Mr and Mrs Schriber visited Charlie Enloe while Frank Cunningham called Sunday. Bud Jones visited Orval Ballard group with Anita Jerry and Sue. Ballards remodel their home Saturday night.
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