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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1961
Page
4
The Ada Weekly News reflects on rural life in Ada Oklahoma contrasting labor needs with modern conveniences. It notes growth of power mowers and motorized transport reducing physical work and questions whether rural residents will grow soft like city dwellers while acknowledging ongoing necessity of hard work in farming and ranching.
A devotional piece urges self examination at year end, asking how readers have changed in heart and character. It contrasts outward aging with inner renewal, recommending reflection on growth in Christ by reading the Gospels and measuring sinfulness, empathy, and obedience against Jesus’ teaching.
Dr B D Soper argued that aiming at perfection drives progress across fields from breeding to art to ministry. The text emphasizes Christ as the standard, growth as a supernatural life, and the Holy Spirit as the partner in becoming Christ-like, urging readers to seek God in the new year.
Editor notes on holiday cheer and New Year resolutions, plus a published recipe for pickled black eye peas. The item references Janus, holiday fare, and a kitchen guide including peas, oil, wine vinegar, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper. Reader notes credit Mrs. Snyder and Union Hill, with a friendly tone about celebrations and food.
B. J. Nickell of Ada faced three charges in County Court this week. Nickell pleaded not guilty to reckless driving obtaining money by means of bogus check and resisting arrest. He posted bond and his case was placed on the County Court docket.
This column from the Oklahoma Bar Association explains the vital role of witnesses in justice. It outlines practical rules for testifying, urges consulting a lawyer, and stresses truthfulness, composure, and proper conduct in court.
Betty June Davis and Linda Brad dock spent Friday night with family and visited the Christmas tree at Fughugh then attended a party at Gale Griffiths. They exchanged gifts and enjoyed fruit candy and more gifts at home. The Braddock family joined by Linda Pamela Debra Santa sightings and a Stonewall trip are noted. Sympathy to the Brinlee family on their loss. Loran Hughey gains ten Holstein cattle. Ruby Cooper decorates and attends church program with her children. Bob Davis visits his sister and notes Tennessee Ernie Ford hymns and a dislike of modern music.
Supt. Johnwill Falls reports Platt National Park Sulphur recorded 5 841 visitors and 14 campers in the week ending December v3. Year totals reach 11 161 301 visitors and 56 296 campers. Rainfall for the year stands at 0.44 inches with high 59 and low 16 degrees.
A Pontotoc County piece urges readers to begin the new year with hope and high spirits. It discusses parties, family gatherings, and self improvement, noting the change of year as a traditional moment for reflection and education in schools while wishing prosperity to all local residents and outsiders alike.
A special election to fill the County Commission seat in district two will be held January 23 as a primary. If a Republican files, a general election moves to February 27. Runoff is not required. the high man wins the primary and, if no general is needed, the Democratic nominee is declared elected ten days after the primary. All candidates must have 90 days residency in district two.
A holiday rush fills Ada JP Bert Ratlifs court with 25 traffic filings, most for speeding or schemes. Named defendants include Harrald Ray Russell Ada Chesvar Dallon Edge Oklahoma City William H Hillhouse Coalgate and others from Oklahoma Texas and Colorado.
J W Law returns to highway department January 3 after a two week vacation. Ada residents, including Max Law Carl Lee and John Law, visited Oklahoma City and Ada relatives during Christmas and New Year’s. Many families shared Christmas dinners in Ada and surrounding areas, with numerous visits among Law Pennington Isaacs and Clifford families.
A 21-year-old Adan was charged in JP court with burglary of the Firstone Store at 16 West Main Street. Billy Jack Stowe, 21, of West Fourth, was charged with second degree burglary. Stowe was arrested by city police shortly after the store was entered Friday night. arraignment set for Thursday.
A historical note describes the Great Wall extending from Shin naikwan on the Yellow Sea to Kiayukwan in the north, covering about 1,500 miles. The wall’s winding course, including its top elevations, is said to total nearly 2,000 miles in length.
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