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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1962
Page
4
The Ada City Council discussed Metropolitan Area Planning and Zoning amid public meetings in the area. Opponents fear annexation, while proponents see planning as a curb to unchecked growth and a path to extended services, notably water, beyond Ada’s corporate limits.
A warning column from the Oklahoma Bar Association urges readers to fully understand any document before signing. It covers checking contents, avoiding reliance on titles, ensuring dates and conditions are correct, and keeping copies. It discourages signing without legal aid and notes the personal risk of binding agreements.
A devotional meditation on knowing love beyond dictionary definitions, drawing from biblical writers including John and Paul. The piece links love to strength, unity, and action, illustrating that real love is proven in deeds and truth, often costly, and ultimately signifies God’s signature in life.
A regional AP note reports a split stance on the idea of buying selling and trading within the community. The item notes ongoing debate and calls for clarity from local readers.
Politicians from both parties gathered at East Central for a Two-Party Banquet honoring Ir Rhynes known as Big Boy. The event featured remarks by Drew Mason and included telegrams from Governor-elect Henry Bellman and Sen. Barry Goldwater. Rhynes received a surprise award for outstanding party service amid bipartisan applause.
Ada Lions Club hosted famed cartoonist Ned Riddle in the East Central Student Union. The Well-known artist, whose work appears in 81 newspapers, spoke about his path to cartooning, technique, and how he keeps characters consistent through simple lines and facial cues.
In a rambling discussion with Buzz and a teacher, concerns about a free text book program are raised. Pride in owning books is tied to lasting value and home libraries, while some schools restrict taking texts home. The piece moves through holiday spending, then shifts to sports and campus debates about Oklahoma State’s football coach, the IRS, and a county basketball revival in Latta.
A collage of humorous and reflective quotes and poems from various authors and readers. The piece weaves prayers, light jokes, and observations on life, love, faith, and daily scenes, highlighting a magazine style mix of sentiments and wits.
Mrs Laura Haines leads the Cariinas home light display as residents celebrate the season. Shoppers flood local merchants, while families tour towns and homes. A Holiday candy recipe guides readers, featuring sugar, corn syrup, pecans and butter for a quick treat.
A special meeting to study two new mortgage laws is set for Monday at 1 am in the county courthouse. County Clerk Dow Thompson organized the session with State Examiner and Inspector John Rogers and two aides to discuss recent changes in filing mortgages. The laws, passed by the last legislature and to take effect in January, add several new filing requirements. All businessmen bankers finance companies and others involved in mortgaging are urged to attend at the county commissioner's offices on the second floor.
Marylanders drink less rye whisky than before, accounting for about one eighth of national rye consumption. Liquor wholesalers report an 8 to 16 percent drop from last year as Marylanders switch to whisky, straight bourbon, Scotch, and Canadian whisky in that order. The U S Office of Vocational Rehabilitation granted Florida Alcohol Rehabilitation Program 350 a three year study to assess job training and placement for alcoholics seeking recovery.
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