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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1964
Page
4
The Ada News notes ongoing grass fires across Pontotoc County driven by careless behavior. Homes barns and outbuildings have burned and ground cover vanished. The drought year increases fear as some ranches still retain grass to burn.
The narrator reflects on the harshness of winter and heat of summer, contrasting them with the refreshing clarity of distinct seasons. They note how a place with constant weather feels dull, missing the yearly rhythms of planting, growing, and dying, and describe perpetual greenery as monotonous.
On State Highway 199 near Lake Texoma the Oklahoma History Society sponsors the Fort Washita restoration project. The work already completed invites visitors and local fishermen to pause and view a history-rich site dating back more than a century.
A Pontotoc County court under District Judge John Boyce McKeel emphasizes jury duty as a civic obligation. Citizens called for service are urged not to evade. the article notes jury service educates many on legal matters and court proceedings through personal experience.
Ada reports January toll unchanged at 20 after a week with no accidents. Municipal Court filed three speeding cases against Clara J. Roper 62 Thomas A. Starritt 49 and Jerry Dale George 24. All defendants forfeited $10 bonds.
CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP Next Saturn 1 flight will loft a model of the Apollo man to the moon spacecraft into orbit in April as a step toward landing men on the moon this decade. The first full scale test sent a 37 70 pound satellite into orbit and demonstrated 1 5 million pounds of first stage thrust with a live second stage.
A devotional on Jesus treating every encounter as eternal. The piece contrasts casual meetings with moments that transform lives, illustrated by the Samaritan woman at the well and the risk of brush-offs from those in power. It urges putting oneself in others' places to value small interactions.
Eight speeding charges were filed Wednesday in JP's Joe Beck and Bert Ratliff courts. Named defendants include Jordon B. Reeves of Oklahoma City Willis T. Hall of Durant James C. Beal of Ada Donald O. Cameron of Oklahoma City Eloise Bentley of Ada Betty C. Byrd of Stonewall Theron Odell Howery of Ada and Ernest J. W. Miller of Chickasha.
An explosion blasted from a building on Broadway causing debris to fly into parked cars and neighboring structures. Glass and stucco were hurled across the street, with the affected business owned by Gerald Current and Harold Hanks and property owned by Tommy Starrett.
Five Ada youths were injured in a one car accident at 8:55 p.m. Friday at the Woodland Drive and Crown Point Drive intersection. Priscilla Bell 18 was treated for a jaw injury and broken teeth and released. Four others were treated and released. Bell was charged with reckless driving and no driver’s license. A series of three Saturday accidents raised January’s total to 18. In court Cris W. Roberts was found guilty of resisting officers and fined $10 after pleading innocent. Several bonds were forfeited for speeding and assault and battery.
A humorous essay argues the year’s fifth season is the tax heavy period of cost consciousness. It contrasts male and female math in sales, taxes, and saving, noting shoppers chase bargains from white sales to after Christmas deals.
Ferris J D Ferris of Norman was found guilty in district court of passing a bad 2860.85 check for cattle purchased from L O Warren Abilene Texas. Jury recommended a 500 fine. Several other pleas were entered including guilty pleas to burglary murder and child abandonment with suspended sentences.
One vehicle wreck at the SH 13 and 19 junction sent three people to Valley View Hospital. Lester Champion 64 suffered cuts and possible back injury with fair condition. Minnie Huggins 75 and Richard Huggins 55 were treated and released. Driver lost control on wet pavement, veered off right, slid left into a ditch and overturned, striking a telephone pole. Champion was thrown from the pickup while others remained inside.
Orval Spann Ada automobile dealer was elected president of the Arbuckle Area Council Boy Scouts of America at the Annual Council Dinner in Sulphur. Dean Rutland steps down after a year, with Roland Descans elected Scout Commissioner. Carl Compton receives Silver Beaver for service to boyhood. two Eagle Scouts share world jamboree impressions. A 40 boy troop is being organized to attend the National Jamboree at Valley Forge in July.
A light humor item notes how elephants and grapes inspire shaggy dog style jokes among youngsters. It lists several playful setups about elephants in trees and beavers with flat tails, aiming to entertain NEWS readers.
A whimsical scene shows an elephant in a bathtub with humorous details implied by the caption about peanut scent on the elephant's breath, prompting local amusement.
An elephant remains in a shower, hindering curtain closure as observers note the unusual scene and challenge of securing privacy during the wash.
A joke about elephants in a shower ends with the punchline that the curtain is harder to close because there are two elephants. The quip relies on the image of oversized animals crowding the space for humor.
A playful observation notes a soup that is red and white on the outside and gray inside, invoking Campbell's cream of elephant soup as a joke.
A humorous quip explains you can tell an elephant is riding on your back during a windstorm by hearing its ears flap. The line blends wordplay with a playful image of a large creature feeling the gusts.
A playful riddle explains an elephant float by placing an elephant in a glass with two scoops of ice cream and topping it with Coke. The joke relies on improbable image rather than a real recipe.
The board reports cash wheat prices around 2.05 to 2.15 per bushel across listed towns with 2.06 to 2.09 at others and 2.15 at Perryton and Beaver. Egg prices per case range from 23 to 39 cents with large eggs 37-38 cents and medium 34-35, small 23-24. Fowl weight classes yield 4-16 cents, butterfat mostly 52-56 cents.
The stock market nudged irregularly higher in mid day trading with fractional gains outnumbering losses. Blue chips steadied after prior declines as steels motors chemicals drugs and cigarette shares rose.
A fragmentary passage references Connie Nelson and Cosette Middleton. It mentions button boxes with horn bone plastic pearl glass and various decorations, noting old generations of buttons and a stray line about a baby tooth. The text hints at domestic objects and displaced items.
The author surveys the long arc of women gaining influence and rights from ancient Greece through modern suffrage. He notes progress in politics and industry, cites Carrie Nation and the Waldorf Astoria as milestones, then suggests a drastic shift in male control as women gain equal rights.
On West Germany's autobaun routes there are no universal speed limits. Limits apply only where traffic is heavy or where a physical barrier divides the dual lanes.
A witty quip questions what one would quit now if an editor could write only the absolute truth in an obituary. It muses on youthful energy and parental patience as a humorous life mix.
The brief notes forecast potential showers tomorrow as residents plan outdoor activities and prepare light gear. Forecasters caution that changes in weather patterns could affect timing and intensity.
Witty remark notes a spouse’s influence and the idea of art swapping. A light anecdote suggests pride in ascent may give way to a new display choice.
A provocative remark questions motives in marriage stating it is improper to wed for wealth but acknowledges rare circumstances where money may be the sole objective. The statement reflects controversial attitudes on love and financial gain.
A verse by Georgie Starbuck Galbraith laments perpetual monthly payments for past debts. The speaker expresses frustration and gloom over financial obligations that persist beyond what was previously settled. The tone is wry and personal, reflecting a creditor debtor dynamic.
A reflective note on aging wisdom and social exposure cites a groom avoiding publicity yet still appearing on front pages. The piece remarks on human resilience amid modern conveniences from dishwashers to nearby transit and supermarkets, ending with a comment on women.
A humorous reflection notes that perfection in a spouse is hard to rush and recalls a local beauty contest where no contestant stood out. The tone is wry about the community’s standards and expectations.
A California real estate salesman boasted that the weather kept people alive in the town. A funeral procession appeared as he spoke and he quickly tipped his hat, joking that the undertaker had starved.
A brief remark discusses steamed windows as a possible sign of the strain on a mother juggling duties and stress at home.
A reflective thought on youth and aging comparing a man's smile faith joys and loves to his doubts hates and plates. The lines explore how inner feelings mirror outward signs of age and vitality across life moments.
Some families run up debt by spending amounts similar to what they believe their neighbors earn. The pattern shows social pressure to keep up with perceived local wealth and lifestyle.
A humorously sharp verse by Kay Owens notes that many girls prefer marriage over remaining single, depicting social expectations with wit and rhyme. The piece contrasts single life and wedding prospects, reflecting midcentury attitudes toward courtship.
A mother prays informally at night and dawn for family safety and success. She talks to God during chores and meals asking help for a prom date, wallpaper, exams, and calm, believing God has time to listen to small requests.
Herman D. Matthews is granted a divorce from Margaret Jane Matthews. Cecil Akins is granted a divorce from Mary Etta Akins.
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