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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1965
Page
4
The Ada Weekly News argues open range in southeastern Oklahoma should be abolished as roads improve and closer control becomes mandatory. It cites safety concerns and rising area growth as reasons to confine wandering livestock.
Opinion piece urging investigation and possible house cleaning of Oklahoma Supreme Court justices. Questions selection criteria, calls for bar association oversight, and warns against electing judges based on personality rather than legal could and integrity.
In a sermon on Matthew 11 12 and Isaiah 55 1 11 Dr Kenneth J Foreman argues medieval forced baptisms failed to create true converts and that genuine faith arises from the heart not force He contrasts voluntary allegiance with coercion noting Christ sought free followers and warns that rejecting him rejects compassion and commands and invites universal consequent judgment.
Ada mourns Dr. Sam Andrew McKeel age 94 who died Wednesday night in a local hospital. Funeral at First Baptist Church Friday at 10 am with ministers David Hause and J. E. Dorman. burial in Rosedale Cemetery. He was a longtime physician and community leader, surviving family includes wife Jewell, brother I. N. McKeel, and a niece and nephews.
The notice warns Ada and nearby towns about unqualified tree pruning “experts” who pose as professionals. It urges verification of credentials to prevent unnecessary damage to trees, noting improper pruning can invite disease and long term harm, and stresses that skilled pruning protects a tree investment.
Peter Walker aged 52 pled innocent in a justice of the peace arraignment on a charge of assault with intent to kill connected to Tuesday night stabbing of Thedrick McClarty who was listed in poor condition at Valley View Hospital. Preliminary hearing set for February 11. Also charged were Lloyd B. Brown for speeding at night and Art Farrell for defrauding an innkeeper.
Pontotoc County exceeded its 575,000 dollar Savings Bonds goal for 1964 by reaching 595,716 dollars in Series E and H purchases over the 12 months. Ralph Hays, county chairman, notes statewide totals also surpassed 100 percent of the 55,900,000 dollar goal with 56,581,956 dollars raised.
Ada resident Bessie B Cradduck 50 suffered minor bruises when a car tire blew out midmorning at 16th and Mississippi causing the vehicle to swerve over a curb. She was treated at Valley View and released.
The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety Driver Improvement Bureau expanded its activities in 1964 reviewing 33,680 driver records, up from 1,819 in 1963. It revoked or suspended 6,508 licenses, issued 5,720 advisory letters, held 1,519 personal interviews, and reinstated 6,838 licenses. Drivers under 24 comprised 13,231 of reviews, and 7,711 cases lacked valid licenses at review.
The Oklahoma Cattlemen Association credits the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the State Crime Bureau with a sharp drop in cattle rustling. Troopers now check all livestock shipments at night, logging driver details and origin destination to compare with stolen cattle reports.
Mrs. Charley Hooks learned Sunday morning of brother Guy Jackson's death in Hayward California. He had lived in Fittstown briefly before moving west. Rev. and Mrs Joe Howry and sons Coy and Keith visited McNeill grandparents. Ralph McNeill's family also visited Steve and Mrs McNeill.
Family gatherings in Rush Springs Blanchard Roff Latta and Latta areas feature Frank Patton Lisa Rush Springs and Kim Shirley Matthews and Kim visiting Mr and Mrs Patton. Frank Davis and Gen McCraw Doyle Latta and Dale Howry Pam Ken visit Elmer and Mrs Davis.
Mrs Ray Sliger is a patient in Valley View Hospital with notes continued on page six.
The Navy launches a stay-in-school program allowing qualified seniors to enlist and be deferred from active duty for 120 days. Enlistees attend school during the deferral, earn longevity credit, and do not receive pay but fulfill military obligation. The plan helps individuals finish high school or maintain work until called to active duty.
Durland Lee Wallace faces a public auction of his 150 acre Jefferson County farm next Monday after a long dispute with federal farm policy. An earlier judgment in Topeka added interest, pushing the amount to over 1000 dollars. Wallace plans to try to settle before the sale.
An essay notes that dogs cats birds and exotic pets drive big business from pet foods to costly veterinary care. It discusses tonsil surgeries for dogs breeding and environment, leash laws in Ada, animal protection groups, and the challenges of balancing compassion with practicality.
A chance meeting unfolds with a stranger who claims to be the new tax assessor surveying a modest ranch and a passerby. The exchange reveals a humorous misinterpretation of property value and a bite of office politics.
Readers are urged to use the scratch pad for quick notes and doodles while saving time. The remark suggests leaving brief, attractive sketches or marks when delaying tasks to keep ideas visible.
Ada firemen extinguished two blazes Wednesday with minor damage. A grass fire occurred on the O C A amp A right of way north of the city and a car owned by Bob Reynolds in the 100 block of West 8th was also damaged.
Buy sell trade rent notices appear in the news classified section with contact number FE 2 4433 for listings and inquiries.
Murray County civil defense director Mr. Leslie Horsman announces a fall-out shelter management course to be held in the Washington grade school auditorium on February 15 16 and 17. The Center of Survival Studies University of Oklahoma presents the program inviting adults and high school students interested in Civil Defense.
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