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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1965
Page
4
The Ada Weekly News reflects on younger crowd dances, noting physical fitness benefits and the need for conditioning. It argues dances like the Twist Frug and Swim offer self expression, require no partner contact and could aid military training, while urging readers over 30 to prepare with weights and pushups.
A devotional on Matthew 10 discusses Jesus as ultimate goodness who faced enemies from respectable circles. It notes his deep claims of forgiveness and challenges to religious etiquette, including fasting, and the idea that his grace could transform sinners rather than corrupt them.
Aubrey M. Kerr Jr. nephew of the late Sen. Robert S. Kerr named defendant in a $250,000 damages suit. The Norman attorney, under a one year suspended sentence for negligent homicide, is accused by Judith Kay Wilson of permanent injuries from a July 20 collision near Norman. Earlier, Carol Love and William Love of Norman filed a $125,000 suit over the same wreck.
Local mover Manning filed a petition with the County Commissioners asking to rezone his SH 19 west of the city from A-2 residential to industrial. He operates an equipment yard and bought the site from Bud Blankenship who used it as an auto repair garage. The panel will hear the request at the Feb 1 meeting as a JP zoning violation hearing was continued until a decision is made.
Police records show January totals up to 15 after a Wednesday collision at 16th Street and Broad Way when Robert Donnel Gwin failed to yield to Naomi Jo Sumpter. Gwin forfeited a $10 bond in Municipal Court. others pled guilty and were fined for various offenses including disturbance speeding.
A Coast Guard station and the oldest lighthouse on the Outer Banks dominate a small harbor. In rough weather the harbor fills with boats seeking shelter from miles around.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington handles about $9 billion in currency production annually highlighting the government minting operation's scale and location.
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Lewis Munn calls county leaders to special meetings to discuss critical federal and state issues for 1965. The sessions will cover national legislation, progressive Farm Bureau programs, and plans for the Marketing Association, with schedules from January 26 to February 2 across multiple cities.
A total of 1 050 head of cattle moved at the Ada Livestock Auction on Tuesday. Slaughter cows and bulls commanded up to 50 cents higher, while other classes held steady. Feeder steers 650 to 800 pounds sold 18 to 20 50, slaughter heifers 16 to 19, slaughter cows 9 to 14 with some utility cows to 14 50, slaughter bulls 14 to 17, stock steers 17 to 21, stock heifers 14 to 17, stock steer calves 17 to 23 50, stock heifer calves 16 to 20, stock cows 12 to 15, and cow and calf pairs 110 to 215.
Cattle totals 5700 head with 600 calves consigned to Thursday sale. Utility and commercial cows 12.00 to 13.25. Feeder steers 500-700 lb mostly 19.30 to 20.80 with small lots 600-678 lb at 20.80 to 21.00 and 719-908 lb at 20.20 to 20.80. Heifers 450-750 lb mostly 17.30 to 18.40. Feeder calf and heifer calf values 20.70 to 22.10 and 17.80 to 19.00. Hogs 500 head, barrows and gilts 15.00 to 17.50, sows 13.00 to 14.50. Sheep 100 head, not enough to test trade.
The Oklahoma Board of Agriculture lists local producer prices with cash wheat steady at 1.45-1.52 from 10 a.m. Thursday across multiple towns. Egg prices are steady, large eggs 25-26 cents, medium 23-24, small 18-19. Fowl under six pounds 5-6 cents, six pounds and up 12-14 cents.
The Assembly of God Church in Fittstown will host a community singing service next Sunday at 2 p.m. lasting about two hours. The church plans to hold a singing service once a month throughout the year and invites the public to attend.
The House voted on a bill to abolish the open range. Yes votes totaled 71 with names listed, No votes 16, and 12 members not voting, including Ferrell and Fowler.
Two 16 year old youths charged in JP Bert Ratliff's court with second degree burglary for allegedly breaking into Arthur Hart's residence near Fitzhugh on December 11 and taking two shotguns. Also charged were Phillip E. Parrish for failure to yield and Hilda H. Howe for public drunkenness. In JP Joe Beck's court, Robert Steven Moore faced a speeding charge at night.
A humorous line compares marriage to a workplace role noting that measuring happiness comes from liking the partner who acts as the boss. It frames domestic life with a light, jokey tone about everyday authority dynamics.
The largest buffalo herd in the United States resides in Yellowstone National Park. The number of animals and the herd's status were noted in local wildlife reports.
County farmers and ranchers are submitting composite soil samples for spring testing at the county laboratory, focusing on available nitrogen phosphorus potash and calcium. Bermuda grass sprigging on 530 acres across 30 fields is documented, with recommendations given on fertilizer rates. Pecans are being considered with two planting methods and a list of pecan publications available at the County Agents Office.
A column by BUZZY BONEHOUSE explores the rise of mobility in modern America. It argues driving reshapes health habits, daily routines, and courtship, with moms showing surprising activity levels amid rapid suburban life and ubiquitous labor-saving devices.
A collection of short vignettes and quotes about happiness courage and kindness. Grandma shares a moral about giving out smiles and sunshine while humorous office, sea voyage, parking and deodorant anecdotes follow. Includes Lavern Brown Price’s reflection on marriage and social quirks.
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