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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1964
Page
4
The Ada Oklahoma brief recalls WERE News established 1901 and consolidations with The Ada Times Democrat and Ada Star, notes publishing details, and discusses an open range issue. A column reflects on Congo chaos, African independence, governance readiness, education, and related costs.
A reader argues deer hunting is dangerous due to careless gun handling. He advises small hunting parties, careful weapon checks, and only firing when the shooter can clearly see and identify companions and targets to avoid tragedies. He emphasizes loading after exiting the car and never shooting in doubt.
A devotional on Titus 1 1 through 2 10 urging faith that works in life. Paul’s guidance to Titus targets different groups older women older men young men and slaves, stressing self control and steadfast living as the mark of true Christian doctrine. An ending note mentions international Indian Ocean cranioexpedition collaboration since 1962.
Dorothy Milligan reflects on Thanksgiving era thanks listing country life features, instant foods, a college town, teaching, children, a church, and community gratitude. She recalls a humorous horse race, student book titles, and plans to continue the It Seems To Me column, inviting reader contributions.
December brings community joy with the annual adult party set for December 8 at the Byng School Cafeteria. Teachers provide turkeys and hams. women supply side dishes. After supper, attendees swap small gifts under $1.25. Chairman is Mrs. Pete Presley. contact Mrs. Presley or several committee members for details.
The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation estimates about 1,000 Oklahoma farm crop insurance claims this year for roughly $621,000 due to drought. Premiums for 1964 are projected at $6,663,000 with continued coverage in 37 counties for 1965 including wheat in all 37, grain in 18, cotton in 4, and peanuts in 2. Over $7 million in production investments were protected in 1964.
The Oklahoma cattle association plans a December convention in Oklahoma City with USDA talks on marketing, brand laws for the 1963 legislature, and committees on cattle feeders and public lands. G. Robert Gadberry of Fourth National Bank will speak December 4. Officers to be elected December 10 include Brannan and several vice presidents.
A long reflective column discusses rising living costs and social shifts in Oklahoma life. It contrasts economic pressures with retirement plans and tech dominated culture, laments standardized education and sports media influence, and calls for real, rugged individualism and authentic coaching.
A collage of humorous maxims, moral musings, and folksy anecdotes. The collection touches on daily life, marriage, work, education, humor, and parental wisdom, preserving a dated voice and scattered social observations.
Mrs Briggs recalls taking snapshots at a place with her family. She and her mother gathered dry cedar and walked about three miles to visit an invalid nicknamed Grandpa Ellis where she helped whittle. Classified ads note buy sell trade rent FE 24433.
Mrs Mayes notes growing native pecans attract buyers from Fort Worth each year. She buys and cracks pecans to sell to customers as a sideline. She says natives outsell paper shells due to oil content and taste, and lack of hollow meat inside.
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