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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1962
Page
4
Historical note from Ada Oklahoma weekly paper reflecting holiday wishes and editorial critique of promotional weeks. Author shares the desire for genuine service over hype, praising local doctors and teachers while challenging the value of national weeks and recognition weeks. The piece blends holiday goodwill with a call for year round commitment to community service.
An Oklahoma Bar Association column explains that a couple who failed to pay property taxes while under a sale contract cannot defeat the seller’s title by buying at tax sale. The Thomases owed taxes and held title in trust for Doe, so they must pay the balance due.
A sermon-style reflection on the Christmas truth that God comes to humanity as Immanuel. It contrasts carol imagery with the biblical Word becoming flesh, explains Jesus as the divine expression, and explores how the Light of Christ transforms believers into God’s children who shine in the world.
Louisville writer Connie Nelson reflects on holiday chaos and social satire in The Bright Side column. scattered verses, jokes, and quips critique weather, war, faith, and small town life seen through a bus stop scene and Christmas references.
An Oklahoma Agriculture Secretary announced increases in 1962 corn and feed grain support prices, raising corn support to 1.25 per bushel from 1.20 and adjusting diversion payments for conserving uses. The move aims to improve farm income and balance feed grain supplies with national needs, with special provisions for small farms.
local attorney Robert B Macy was named campaign director for the 26th Anniversary March of Dimes drive in Pontotoc County He advocates expanding medical care for birth defects arthritis and polio and highlights 250000 babies born yearly with defects and 11 million Americans with arthritis The campaign theme is Give for the Life of a Child urging residents to respond generously.
In London and New York papers suffer from labor strife with readers feeling the squeeze. NYC stores lose sales as protests ripple through Broadway, sports, and gambling markets while printers strike over costs. Oklahoma water project nears completion but jobs will shift with local fences left behind. Seasonal reflections touch holiday stress, college memories, and a fluid social scene.
A Christmas prayer urges faith hope and peace for a world of reason and harmony. The piece expresses a desire for strength, unity, and victory over personal evils through Christlike love and shared humanity. Mrs Minnie Lewis of Oil Center signs as the contributor.
A nine year old Mickey Thorson of Weleetha Grade School writes a Christmas poem about Jesus birth in Bethlehem and his sacrifice, burial, resurrection, and salvation through God. The piece reflects on faith, gospel spreading, and the hope of eternal life.
A Holiday note from The WEEKLY NEWS staff extending season greetings to readers. The writeup contemplates Christmas as a time for contemplation and mentions the story of Mary and the birth of Christ with reverent language. The piece signals festive editorial tone and warms readers for the season.
Justice of the Peave Bert Rat reports seven cases including Louis Maxberry cited for unauthorized use of a vehicle taken from Odis Leon Parker on December 18. Louis David Lyda faces child abandonment charges. Speeding charges against Buddy Don Blaxe and Alvin Alfred Beal. Ronald G. Brashier cited for driving on the left side in meeting oncoming traffic. Sharton Dariene Lovelady charged for left side highway in a marked zone. Dale W. Corbet cited for driving without a license.
Four motorists were cited in County Court Wednesday. Stephen Wayne Harper pleaded not guilty to driving while in a taxi netad waveu.
Oklahoma City reports steady demand for feeder cattle and calves with limited test of trade as numbers offer mostly slaughter calves and cows. New York stocks rose modestly led by General Motors and Chrysler amid a volatile session with the Dow up 2.72 to 645.72 as bonds remained firm and aerospace and tech names rallied.
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