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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1961
Page
5
The piece surveys New Year beliefs from blackeyed peas with hog jowl for luck to smoke herring at midnight and kissing a wife at breakfast. It notes varied global calendars, church views dating to 367, and regional twists from Edinburgh to Berlin, ending with a wry nod to hangover cures and a local classifieds poke.
Members of the First Baptist Church of Roff held a Watch Party at the church Saturday night. They gathered for songs and visiting followed by a film "In These Times" shown by Rev. Jerry Queen. Refreshments were served and a devotional reflected on the old year with New Year’s resolutions before a final prayer and the singing of "Auld Lang Syne."
James Bohannon, born December 27, 1870 in Independence County Arkansas, spent 67 years in the 46th state. A teacher, rural mail carrier, postmaster, groceryman, and insurance salesman, he also farmed in his youth. Now 90, he remains active with daily walks and Sunday services at Trinity Baptist Church while recalling nine Oklahoma teaching posts and a stint at East Central State College.
Kevin Randall Biggs son of Mrs Elwanda Biggs celebrated his third birthday with a Thursday party at the home of his maternal grandparents Clyde and Barbara McFarland 309 North Ash. Paternal grandparents are Lester and Mrs Biggs. Refreshments were served and guests included Wylie McFarland Crystal Henderson James Don Henderson Wade Biggs Mike Danny Hayes Jeff Hunt Terry Daggs and Ricky Newton. Gifts came from Lester Biggs Tracy Wenn Agee Kim Carrie King and Ricky Newton.
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