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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1963
Page
4
A columnist advises readers on how to influence Congress, stressing honesty and precision. Write personal, fact-filled letters rather than generic forms, and avoid mimicking others. Acknowledge cost and time, target concrete issues, and share real local impact for effective persuasion.
A devotional study on Genesis 28 and Jacob’s Bethel dream questions whether Jacob’s encounter with God truly converts him. It notes his past deceit, his belief God is everywhere, and argues that mere knowledge of God is not conversion without turning from wrongdoing to obedience.
Oakman school schedules enrollment for Monday August 26 with buses in service and classes to begin after enrollment. Byng Homer and McLish plan later enrollment dates with bus service and noon dismissals. Lonnie Abbott and J D Enis provide details on transportation and schedule.
The ten largest overseas industrial corporations include Royal Dutch Shell of Netherlands Britain Unilever National Coal Board Nestle Imperial Chemical Industries Volkswagenwerk Philips Siemens and Fiat.
The article lists Rum Island Dog Rock Fallen Jerusalem Money Rock and Dead Man's Chest as names pirates used for Virgin Islands rendezvous points during the 18th century, highlighting their seafaring lore and charted geography.
The article explains the lawyer’s duty from first contact to case theory. It describes thorough client questioning, full disclosure, fact evaluation, and matching law to facts. It notes no two cases are alike and lawyers must research precedents relevant to each principle involved.
The article explains pretrial steps such as evidence exchange and negotiations, and notes that if unresolved, trial prep builds to present witnesses and evidence to a jury of twelve. It emphasizes the lawyer's plan and the jury's role in determining facts and verdicts. The Oklahoma Bar Association author cautions readers to consult counsel for legal advice.
A collection of light verse and quips features a playful mix of homey scenes. Topics include hospitality to visitors, abstract art, cowboy banter, fishing boasters, farming gaffes, self praise, fitness jokes, and supermarket life with punchy one liners.
A harried executive visits his doctor seeking a sedative to sleep. The doctor notes allergies and mentions twilight sleep only for labor, prompting the man to ask for a remedy for management.
A fragment hints at social division with phrasing about forbearers of the have and havenots. It contrasts the dids and the didnots as a social dynamic, implying class tension without detailed events or names.
The question observes a common perception that dialing an incorrect number often reaches a live person or line rather than a busy signal. It discusses caller experience and telephone routing quirks without presenting a concrete factual claim.
A speaker argues that seventy five dollars weekly is insufficient to support marriage today. The suggestion is to delay until the partner earns substantially more and love remains the primary driver.
If Lincoln were alive today he would not need to study through borrowed books by a fire. He would advance quickly through school on a basketball scholarship and excel in modern academics.
A brief remark noting money’s limited role and the ease of opening a charge account as a transitional financial step.
A reader predicts future school policy will ban students from prayer at exam time, reflecting ongoing tensions between education and religious practice in schools. The comment implies concern about limits on student religious expression in standardized testing environments.
A terse observation about following a decisive leader who probes every detail. The quote highlights the difficulty of backing someone who pursues every clue and never eases up on scrutiny.
A reflective note recalls pioneers marching west toward the setting sun, enduring hardship without modern comfort like sunglasses as they pressed on with limited gear.
A proverb notes honey attracts more flies than vinegar, suggesting gentler approaches yield better results in social or conflict situations. The saying emphasizes kindness over harshness as an effective tactic.
The note suggests giving the ring her grandmother wore is favorable as it implies grandfather has finished payments. The line hints at a family heritage status and financial closure tied to the heirloom.
Maria Gilpin, 47, of 1419 Latta Road, sustained minor injuries when her car lost control on SH 19 near the Sandy bridge. Trooper Spike Mitchell said she braked, swerved right, hit a high line pole, and was treated and released at Valley View Hospital. The crash occurred about 4 p.m. Monday.
Oklahoma City AP State Insurance Commissioner Joe B Hunt, a Democrat, says Oklahoma Democrats do not need to apologize for their controversial past. He notes the party has been varied in its factions and has kept close to the people while progress under Democratic control is cited.
A reflective column discusses how accusations of loafing injure a man’s pride more than a woman’s and explores how men react to such charges. It contrasts male and female responses, cites a light anecdote about Fermi’s widow, and then shifts to a rural note on scarce rain, stock water, and local fishing plans as Oakman residents describe weather and garden life.
Leonard L. Blevins aged 21 and Patricia J. Whittington aged 16 wed in Stonewall. E V Hollingsworth aged 36 and Louise Kincannon aged 29 wed in Seminole.
One case was filed in county court Wednesday. Thomas W. Mc Curry, convicted of driving while intoxicated August 10, filed an appeal.
Premiums totaling 10000 dollars will be offered to Aberdeen Angu beef cattle exhibitors at the All American Aberdeen Angu show during the 1963 Tulsa State Fair September 27 to October 4. Entries close September 3 with info from Tulsa State Fair.
Bonds of two Shawnee men were set at $2,000 each and a third, from Tulsa, was free under $1,000 bail after pleading innocent to charges tied to seizing a telephone on Deep Fork River banks in Creek County. The device allegedly allowed shocking fish, violating wildlife statutes and making possession near waters prima facie evidence of offense.
Oklahoma Governor Henry Bellmon cautions residents not to be alarmed by tax money talk in his Plainly Speaking column. He says agencies exaggerate needs to secure bigger appropriations and that government actions are rarely as dire as they appear.
Oklahoma guidance outlines driving fitness with rest and moderation, notes periodical exams reveal and correct disabilities to reduce accidents, and explains alcohol dulls sight hearing and touch and slows the nervous system impairing judgment skill and reaction time.
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