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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1965
Page
4
A columnist critiques roadside signs for little practical value. They cite examples from Turkey Gobbler 4 H Club welcomes Podunk and Garden Club City markers, arguing many signs are poorly maintained, misused, and fail to aid travelers or communities.
After World War II scarcities, a grocer’s slip led to a stampede injuring a shopper and a court awarded damages. A department store sale also caused injuries when crowds surged against glass with no guards or warnings, proving liability requires negligence and a causal link between crowding and harm.
The article discusses freedom from a biblical view, contrasting license with liberty and warning that true freedom requires responsibility. It cites Paul’s teaching on fruits of the Spirit and sins, stressing personal purity and social justice, and notes how crowds at sales fallible human behavior and legal restraint.
A Washington group travels to Philadelphia visiting Independence Hall Christ Church and Betsy Ross House. In New York they tour the United Nations Radio City Music Hall and the World’s Fair with a subway ride and visits to Oklahoma Ford Pepsi Kodak pavilions. The trip continues to Boston Vermont and Quebec with a maple syrup town and a birthday cake celebration for Ralph Clarkson.
Enrolment on August 27 and classes begin August 30 at Homer School under new principal Bill Barrett who succeeds Lonnie Abbott. Abbott resigns to lead the Community Action Program of Pontotoc County after 10 years at Homer. New classrooms and teachers join as buses run on enrolment day and lunches start opening day.
Don K. Beighle of the Ada Oklahoma State Employment Service says California vegetable harvest recruiters will visit the Ada Employment Office next Monday August 23 to recruit workers. The job offers a definite contract, $1.40 per hour guaranteed, free transport, barracks housing at no charge, and $2.25 daily board. Interested workers may report to the local office before 10 a.m. to negotiate contracts.
Pickett Seis School opens Monday August 23 for the 1965 66 term with enrolment Friday 9 am to noon. R G Duke principal notes anticipated higher enrolment after annexation of Center district. Teachers Mrs R G Duke and Mrs Bill Bevers. cook Mrs Nidge McDonald replaces Mrs Sutherland who leaves for Glenwood Ada.
Meredith Summers residence on Route 2 northwest of the city was completely destroyed by fire Tuesday night. Firemen arrived after the house had fallen in. origin undetermined. Earlier Tuesday two minor fires occurred a grass fire on Industrial Road and a car fire on North Broadway owned by Ricky Musgrove caused by a backfire.
Absentee ballots are now available at the Pontotoc County Election Board in the courthouse for the September 14 election. The measure, State Question 430, would allow local school districts to vote on up to 10 mills of additional levy to ease school finances. Applications for absentee ballots may be made now.
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The essay reflects on boys fishing as a rite of exploration and adventure near Pontotoc County. It notes the end of summer and the closing of Lawrence's cement plant school through consolidation with Roff, turning local students into the county’s next generation of workers and residents.
A fragmentary write up reflects on a neighbor's barbecue setup and a homemade spit, imagining a hostess discovering a ceramic fan amidst junk at a rummage sale, suggesting curiosity about found items.
A sly collection of maxims on technology, marriage, and fame. Humor contrasts early car speeds with ongoing surprises in households and fishing tales, noting how history turns on avoided choices and imagined futures.
Fifteen states observe daylight saving time statewide while sixteen permit local option. The remaining nineteen states make no provision or prohibit daylight saving time.
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