Happiness seems elusive amid world and taxes in 1957
A reflective column laments global strife and domestic woes. It argues happiness is scarce amid war, inflation, taxation, climate danger, and social divides, yet notes stubborn optimism endures as people chase happiness despite the odds. It blends satire with philosophical musings on human endurance.
Four Gospels Shape Witnesses of Christ in Matthew Context
Sunday School lesson explores why four gospels exist, arguing they offer multiple eye witnessing portraits of Jesus. Mark emphasizes action, Luke highlights humanity, John presents divinity, and Matthew blends authority with Jewish targeting, linking Christ to Davidic kingship and universal lordship.
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It’s the law a guide to changing or revoking wills
This piece explains that altering a will by crossing out words or interlining is not legally valid after execution. To modify or revoke a will a new will or codicil must be properly drafted and executed, and the maker should review the document annually for changes such as deaths births marriages or financial shifts.
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Parish Chapel Notes of Community Crossings
Parish Chapel notes detail a busy period with repeated visits among Ada and Stratford families. Residents include Mrs. Florence Isaacs and many relatives visiting from Norman Shawnee and Oklahoma City, with gatherings at the Dryden, Pennington, and Law homes during Christmas and New Year.
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Christmas Visits and Family Gatherings Across Ada Area
Many residents and relatives share holiday time visiting kin in Ada, Lens, and nearby towns. Notes include extended family from Butler and Hayward, California, and numerous Pennington, Dryden, Isaacs, and Law households, with Christmas dinners, calls, and back-and-forth travels. Rickey Ellet Gladden hospital stay mentioned. multiple family ties and local social ties documented.
Jesse News From Mrs S J Markley
Mary Beth Kerr daughter of Mr and Mrs Oran Kerr of Jesse wed Carl Watts son of Mrs Bessie Watts of Allen in a Friday afternoon ceremony at the Allen Church of Christ with Rev Glen Jeffries officiating. The bride wore a blue ballerina length dress. Mrs Jeffries and Mrs Kerr were witnesses. Mrs Watts a senior at Stonewall High School will stay with her parents to finish school. Watts returns to Fort Eustis Virginia January 3. Mrs Watts will join her husband after spring commencement. News notes from Dallas guests and local gatherings detailed with neighbors and celebratory plans.
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Jesse News and Christmas Visits Across Ada Area
Many Ada families gathered for Christmas with extended kin from Fort Worth Palm Valley Texas and California. Timmy Harlin has the flu and Timmy’s illness is noted. A reunion plan forms as Ava Henson J B Crane and Annice Lyon discuss an oldtimers gathering at Jesse School with hope to reach other former students and friends.
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