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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1962
Page
4
A newspaper column argues the Berlin wall sparks danger from riots and accidents. It links riots, ICBM risk, and past wars to the potential for a broader conflict, noting how a single misstep could trigger war.
At a city council meeting residents share odd home placements that invite drainage and wind problems. Examples include a house built in a natural drainage channel, a high hill site with harsh winter winds, trees falling on a garage, elm roots invading a sewer, and a dust-ridden rural road beside a house. The piece urges thoughtful site planning to avoid such issues.
A discussion of visitor duty and invitee protection at amusements and stadiums. The text argues risk rules vary by obvious hazards such as a foul ball or diving boards and emphasize that to enjoy activities one assumes known dangers while unanticipated risks may shift legal responsibility.
A devotional piece ties Isaiah and Lamentations to recovering from disaster and nuclear risk. It discusses exile, destruction of Jerusalem, repentance, forgiveness, and the idea that God remains present before and after calamity. It cites Billy Graham, warns against complacency, and notes responsibility of leaders and venues to protect spectators.
Editor notes apologize for a missed It Seems week and urge more correspondents to send items. The piece highlights cookie recipes from Mrs Ina Haines and a reminiscence about a Little League pig tail, reflecting community life and club activities through reader submissions and notes from Velma Henderson.
A collage of rustic prose and verses mixes humorous frontier dialect, quotes, and reflections. The piece features Connie Nelson’s local column style with playful cottage weather, a bedtime anecdote about a stubborn stove, and scattered maxims from various authors, including Confucius and William Penn.
Farmers may lose as much as half a billion dollars annually to internal parasite infections in livestock. AF AH estimates cover deaths, poor feed use, lowered disease resistance, and packer condemnations. Studies show up to 70 percent infection in some regions, with parasite type guiding treatment and prevention. Authorities urge veterinarians to identify parasites first, then implement eradication and prevention programs to protect profits.
Joe D. Bennett Jr., conservation coordinator for Lockheed Missiles and Space, will speak at Homer Baptist Church Friday at 7:30 p.m. on America's space program. Bennett, a native Adan visiting Ada and Sasakwa with family, is married to Frances Brown of Sasakwa. His father Joe Bennett Sr. ran a local transfer and storage firm. The public is invited.
Three people sustained minor injuries in an Ada crash at the Fourteenth and Oak intersection Friday at 8 45 p m Local driver Locené Cope of Ada was westbound on Fourteenth when Wilma Jane Pace of Antlers ran the stop sign and struck Cope’s vehicle causing it to overturn The Cope driver and two passengers Anita Cope and Charlene Cope were treated at Valley View Hospital and released Pace forfeited a $12 bond after being charged with failure to yield right of way
Platt warns of fire danger due to hot dry weather at National Park Sulphur. Supt Johnwill Faris urges visitors to exercise extreme caution with fires and report any uncontrolled blazes immediately. Week of Aug 12 18 saw 9,183 visitors and 7,772 campers. yearly totals reach 930,775 visitors and 73,74 campers. Park museum welcomed 1,964 visitors that week, year total 20,676.
John F. McDonnold, a longtime resident and oil industry figure, will begin September 4 as Yukon Oklahoma’s city manager. Yukon, west of Oklahoma City, is seen as a growth area with planned projects including a General Electric installation and Tamco Vought developments located in the city.
Ada voters note the initial steps for Paving District No. 73. Engineer Harry Hulett Jr from Oklahoma City outlines the district on 12 acres, with a projected cost of 435,942 and a protest period after publication. Maps will show Johnston to Cherry and numerous blocks, with sewer plans and final action slated after hearings.
Phillip Jackson and cousin Keith Jackson were marked absent when their teacher alerted Mrs Flossie Schotts. The boys returned home as the father, following fumes from a gas furnace, rescued them using artificial respiration.
In Mays Landing New Jersey jail officials explain inmates use the name Gormley’s Hotel to avoid embarrassment. Sheriff Gerard L. Gormley is identified with the nickname and role. The post office reportedly recognizes the alias for delivery.
In Sacramento AP report Hex, a watchdog at a service station, faced a break-in on his debut night. The incident left nine tires missing along with two radios a wristwatch. The piece notes references to Rayburn’s county visit prior to his death and reflects on national figures and the urge for simple, practical fixes.
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