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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1961
Page
4
In a dated editorial tone the piece critiques mediocrity in American life. It argues many seek sameness over excellence, notes pension plans and welfare reduce thrift, and laments pride in work and achievement. It contrasts mass production with lost craftsmanship and urges striving in education and science.
A devotional reading discusses guarding Christian truth passed to Timothy. It contrasts truth with lies, cites Jefferson and historical examples, and urges modern Timothys to guard, retain, and teach truth against distortions.
A long reader letter discusses various topics from past Owl Creek School changes to local fishing anecdotes and eclipse memories. It mentions contributions by JL and Mvg Snyder and thanks editors and relatives including Ethelene Golden. The piece reflects nostalgia for school years and community newspaper humor.
A series of quips and anecdotes on behavior and observation. It contrasts learning by watching action with preaching, notes airline gum etiquette at altitude, jokes about overlooked habits, and humorous maxims on appearance, diet, and work. The piece blends pithy statements and tall tales in a light, reflective tone.
The article discusses how severe drought and fire ravage pastures, stripping ground cover, causing erosion, and threatening cattle and wildlife. It notes fires are often started deliberately or through carelessness, with teenagers and cigarette embers cited among causes, and warns of lasting damage in poor years.
Platt National Park reports 44 933 visitors while warnings urge extreme care with camp fires matches and cigarettes. Arson is a major crime with severe penalties. careless fires can lead to misdemeanor charges fines 10 to 100 dollars jail 10 to 30 days and civil damages. County Attorney Pat Holman pled to curb fires via prosecutions.
A trailer detached from Alpha Mildred Brese 23 of Boswell and struck a parked car owned by Jim Mie Joe Taylor at 143 a.m. on West Main near Stockton. Brese faced charges for operating an obstructive and dangerous vehicle and forfeited a $10 bond in Municipal Court.
In a reminiscence from an old letter the writer recalls a subscription school eight miles east of Sulphur at Flood Creek, a log house, and a blue eyed girl who urged him to learn English. He mentions joining the Rough Riders for the Spanish American War, lingering thoughts of camp life, and hopes to reconnect with Choctaw and Cherokee language texts in the future. Next week promises a flaming gunfight tale.
The column explains how law protects loans contracts and injuries and outlines possible court options from Justice of the Peace to Federal court. It covers damages for injury pain injury to property and defends litigation choices including injunctions replevin and enforcement of agreements. It notes this is informational not legal advice and urges consulting an attorney.
Ada market steady to a dollar lower on plainer cattle. Buyers around 130 and sellers near 990. Cattle ranged from 12 to 22 dollars with calves and stockers showing higher values. hogs scarce, Oklahoma data shows mixed grain and dairy prices and varied slaughter figures from statewide reports.
Farm and Ranch club members met at Shady Springs Ranch for their August gathering. Hostesses were Mr and Mrs Wigley and Mr and Mrs Price. Hayden Haynes and Homer Hensler led a picture lecture on the Civil Defense organization and function in emergencies.
Ada schools end of yesterday register shows 1090 pupils, up 109 from last year. Sup t Morrison announced totals for high school seniors and juniors, junior high ninth and eighth grades, and grades one through four in five city schools. Totals include 821 in first four grades, up 43, with 307 in high school, 442 in junior high, and 224 to 203 in grade schools, as enrollment continues with seventh graders and sophomores also counted.
East Central State College dean Dr EW James says planned use of self pacing learning machines is postponed due to financial uncertainties. Televised instruction last year was discontinued because of reception issues as the college explores closed circuit TV. The plan aims to let one lecturer teach multiple sections with EC faculty assistance, while noting Genghis Khan left no lasting material traces at Karaliorum.
Quinn Hill leads ECQHA in selecting horses from an initial group of favorites for a sale sponsored by the association now in its fourth year. Bill Tackett of Springdale will auctioneer with sale likely starting at dusk near the grandstand and barns, consignments from association members.
The piece reflects on memories of starting school in September, the scent of classrooms, and teachers. It shifts to Labor Day safety, stressing careful driving, tailgating dangers, reaction times, and the need for space between cars. It ends with a humorous anecdote about the Metropolitan Opera dispute and a Byng resident’s quip.
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