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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1964
Page
4
A column from The Ada Evening News editor venting about petty annoyances in dining service and public manners. The piece rails at hovering waitresses, lukewarm milk, toothpicks at business deals, rude compliments to the paper, loud gum chewing, misused telephones, and unsanitary restrooms. It laments cynical reporters and the mistreatment of animals.
This devotional notes Nicodemus a cautious ruler of Israel who Comes by night to Jesus. He shows interest but hesitates to fully commit and never becomes bold like Peter and John. He aids Jesus posthumously with Joseph of Arimathea, missing deeper fellowship and joy.
The piece argues the US is in a tricky stance regarding the canal. It notes past influence in Suez, calls for Britain and France to yield, and warns that tensions with the canal affect US image in Latin America. It views no easy solution and compares the situation to a firing pan.
Ada and nearby doctors joined a regional postgraduate course at Valley View Hospital on Tuesday. Sponsored by the Oklahoma State Medical Association and University of Oklahoma Medical Center, the event is part of a statewide series begun in 1962 to broaden training by rotating locations and topics. Attendees came from Shawnee Holdenville Norman Sentinel Coalgate Sulphur Seminole Pauls Valley Tishomingo Durant and McAlester.
Pontotoc County tag agent Christine Linker urges owners to arrange new tags before February 1 to avoid penalties. The office at 203 North Mississippi notes a ten cent daily penalty after the deadline and warns of possible overrun consequences.
The post office at Stonewall seeks a Rural Carrier. Applications are due February 4, 1964, with a written test required. Applicants must live within the office’s delivery area for one year before the closing date and be at least 18 on that date. there is no maximum age.
Oklahoma Governor Henry Bellman announced he sees no justification for a full time executive secretary to the Council on Children and Youth. He proposes abolishing the $585 a month position and having Welfare Department social workers handle the duties part time.
A newspaper item quotes humorist Will Rogers asserting that public knowledge comes from press reporting. The remark reflects media reliance on headlines and stories for understanding events and opinions.
A reflective piece on what constitutes home as a living, evolving book written by and for a family. The poem-like lines describe tender moments, kindness, and daily joys that bind a household, with interwoven memory and a note of wistful wisdom from Carolyn Ellis.
In a close social group a triangle of tensions has formed among four square dancers. The dispute revolves around shifting loyalties and competing roles within the circle.
A reflective note states that with age a man traces the longer distance he walked as a boy to reach school, implying memory grows with time. The line emphasizes personal growth and nostalgic perspective on childhood routines.
A witty reflection contrasts self image with the pursuit of happiness. It notes the constitution secures pursuit of happiness not happiness itself, and implies lasting joy depends on one’s spouse and relationship.
Inflation or not, many find the ten-cent scale yields more value for a dime. The device promises added weight or benefits beyond basic measurement, reflecting price shifts while appealing to frugal shoppers.
Recent research shows busy executives do not develop ulcers quicker than the average worker. The finding shocks executives who earn much for the supposed ulcer threat, and the study’s irony may itself cause further worry about their health.
A witty observation links ambition and domestic life as a woman questions the man about when he expects to be home for dinner, reflecting social expectations of gender roles.
A lighthearted note on playful behavior as a strategy to gain insight for future decisions. The idea is that humor and laughter can foster better thinking and resilience over time.
The passage notes that the oldest miracle medicine changes across eras, shifting between shock treatment, gentle therapy, a kick in the pants, or a comforting pat on the back. It emphasizes the evolving nature of healing approaches and the role of context in selecting remedies.
A pithy reflection notes that nature often restores balance in life. It suggests personal repulsion within families mirrors mutual estrangement, implying karma shapes relationships without explicit events or names.
Gardeners report difficulty spelling chrysanthemum and other flower names, delaying plant purchases. Horticulture clubs discuss mnemonic aids and word origins to ease pronunciation and selection.
A bold lipstick stain on a collar triggers speculation among neighbors about the wearer. The vivid detail fuels rumors and curiosity in the close knit community.
Officials introduce strict on time arrival policy for students. Those late may lose access to parking spaces and face consequences.
A fragment notes that every month or so industry groups announce signals of change, suggesting ongoing monitoring of market conditions and shifting expectations without firm conclusions.
A large fire destroyed three buildings in a Altus warehouse complex owned by North American Van Lines. About 325 tons of furnishings from service families at Altus Air Force Base were damaged. losses near 1 million dollars and covered by insurance. Firefighter Joe Hawkins suffered minor injuries from falling debris. Cause under investigation.
Gov. Henry Bellman backs a speeded truck farming program in eastern Oklahoma. Lew Meibergen, Oklahoma State Agriculture Board president, says officials will tour the Arkansas River corridor from Bixby to Moffett to show farmers benefits. New plants at Fort Smith Arkansas and Paris Texas seek Oklahoma fruits and vegetables.
County Judge Marlow Cook proposes a use tax to fund a new county jail in Louisville and Jefferson County. He suggests a minimum $1 tax on each court fine to raise part of the $4 million cost, pending 1964 legislative approval.
The sole object from John Adams era still in use at the White House is Gilbert Stuart's full length George Washington portrait. It hangs in the East Room, one of the rooms open to the public.
At the First National Bank and Trust Co board meeting, Sam K. Grant retires as executive vice president and becomes a director. Benton Browning is named president succeeding P. A. Norris Jr., who resigns as president but stays as chairman. Oliver C. Parker becomes vice president and trust officer. Browning, a long-time employee, Browning and Parker have led extensive banking careers with civic roles in Ada Oklahoma.
State Board of Affairs Chair man Ted Parkinson said the Examiner and Inspector's office wastes about 1400 dollars annually by not using central purchasing for surety bonds. Records show central buying offers 10000 performance bonds for 21 dollars yearly, while John M. Rogers pays 35 dollars for similar bonds for six employees. Rogers buys from United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co, with Capitol sources naming state Senator Boyd Cowden as company agent.
In Columbus Indiana an annual contest honors Christmas displays. C L Carter won for originality with a dark house and a single sign reading Scrooge, drawing attention to the quirky prize criteria.
A reflective piece contrasts past leisure with the efficiency drive of modern business. It notes shorter hours, the push for quicker selling, the dulling of social time, and the strain of executives who skip meals. The piece ends with a stock market brief from New York.
A Norfolk reed roof costs up to 1120 dollars and can last 60 to 80 years with proper maintenance. Devon reed lasts 25 to 40 years, while wheat straw remains viable for 10 to 20 years.
The United States posted farm product exports valued at 5.1 billion dollars. Markets included key buyers and a diverse range of crops and livestock products. Trade data showed solid demand across multiple regions and sectors within the agricultural economy.
Oklahoma City AP reports state Board of Agriculture prices paid to local producers. Cash wheat across several towns ranged 2.05 to 2.14 per bushel at 10 a.m. Thursday with specific listings for Clinton to Perryton. Eggs showed higher bids with large eggs mostly 40-41 cents, mediums 37-38, smalls 23-24. Fowl prices steady with weight classes from 4 to 16 cents. Butterfat held at 50-60 cents with a majority around 52-56.
Cattle receipts 5800 calves 1200 mainly feeder cattle and calves. Early private treaty weak. two loads 1003 lb slaughter heifers at 20.75 bought-to-arrive. Yearling feeders 500-700 lb mostly 20.90-24.00. 700-1000 lb 20.50-21.80. Feeder heifers 450-750 lb 19.10-20.90. some lots at 22.50. Hogs moderate. barrows and gilts 25-50 lower, sows steady to weak. Sheep few, no ad equate trade test.
Chickasha businessman Bayard C. Auchincloss announced his bid for the Republican nomination in Oklahoma's 6th district. He owns radio stations in Chickasha and Odessa and publishes the Washita Valley Herald. He argued a positive approach could help western Oklahoma and the nation.
An Oklahoma City attorney U. H. O Bryan sues federal judge Stephen Chandler for malice in a case tied to indictment efforts. Judge Roy W Harper of St Louis will hear the motion Monday to transfer the suit to county court jurisdiction.
The Lydians of Asia Minor minted the first true coins near the end of the 7th century BC. Their early money was electrum, a natural alloy of gold and silver, used as hard cash.
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