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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1964
Page
10
A young coed died in a car wreck where her vehicle struck a mule. The open range area is discussed, noting wandering livestock and hogs. The piece urges visitors to understand open range signs and calls for study and corrective steps as highways bring more travelers into the region.
Sermon notes by Dr. Kenneth J. Foreman on Titus urging living faith that works in daily life. Emphasizes tailored guidance for older women and men, self control for young men, Christian conduct for slaves, and aligning belief with action.
Dorothy Milligan reflects on gratitude for simple, practical blessings like country life, wild plants, instant foods, tall sizes, family, and the pleasures of teaching and community. She notes modern conveniences and the joy of close relationships, with editor remarks encouraging reader contributions.
Ken Lance leads with top times and placements in senior and junior barrel races, steer undecorating, bull riding and other events. Notables include Nola Freeman Collinsville, Mary Cravens Ada, Kerry Grimes Oklahoma City, Sue Pirtle Stonewall, and Sissy Smith Little Rock. Trophy buckles awarded for Bareback, Calf roping, Steer riding, Senior and Junior barrel races.
The piece argues independence in African nations is premature due to widespread illiteracy, tribal divisions, and economic lag. It warns democracy requires educated citizens and questions immediate imperial exit, urging gradual progress and UN oversight. It also covers safe gun handling and hunter ethics to prevent accidents, emphasizing care and responsibility in hunting practices.
Since 1962, oceanographers from about 28 nations have collaborated in an international effort to probe the mysteries of the Indian Ocean, the world third largest.
December brings community cheer with the annual adult party at Byng School Cafeteria on December 8. Teachers provide turkey and ham, women contribute dishes, and guests exchange small gifts under 1.25 dollars. Chairman Mrs. Pete Presley leads the event with info from local organizers.
Ol Buzz notes living costs inch upward, not tied to earth shifts but to economics. The piece contrasts modern knowledge of wealth with home budgeting and jokes about keeping wife happy. It envisions retirement as a gradual parachute-like transition for stressed minds.
The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation estimates Oklahoma farmers will file about 1000 crop damage claims this year totaling roughly 621,900 due to drought. Premiums for 1964 insurance in the state approach 663,000 with coverage expanding to 37 counties for 1965.
Brooks stock division of USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service in Washington will discuss a new cattle industry venture. G Robert Gadberry of Fourth National Bank Wichita will be luncheon speaker December 9 with a program emphasizing committee meetings. Key topics include brand-theft laws for the 1965 Oklahoma State Legislature, cattle feeders, research, public lands and marketing. The convention closes noon December 10 after officers for 1965 are elected. Officers named Brannan, Hitch Jr., Wray Finney, M A Jeffrey, George Borelli and Bill Joe Culver as vice presidents.
An essay laments the squeeze of efficiency on American life. It notes teachers, farmers, and football coaches becoming tools of standardized systems. The piece calls for preserving individuality amid pervasive managerial culture.
A collage of pithy quotes and jokes on marriage, money, and manners. Notable lines touch on a doll’s head, world’s favor, service breadth, bachelor critique, a farmer’s Chicago soda gag, and the burden of a wife’s influence. It reads as a light, retro miscellany of quips from various unnamed authors.
A speaker argues that shielding children from bad ideas may mislead them and emphasizes reading Junior the last part of Little Red Riding Hood to reveal what is real.
Mrs. Briggs recalls gathering dry cedar with her mother and walking about three miles to whittle for an invalid named Grandpa Ellis. The note appears amid classified ads offering buy sell trade and rent notices with contact FE 2-4433.
Mrs Mayes notes pecan buyers from Ft Worth each year and says natives outsell paper shells for cookies and candy makers. She explains natives are oilier and tastier with fully filled meat while paper shells often have hollow sections, summing up the market shift.
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