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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1961
Page
4
The Ada publications merge history is noted and a humorous legislative tax proposal column suggests novel revenue ideas. It parodies taxes on rabbits water air and even the printed word, lampooning revenue schemes while preserving local newspaper tone and period voice.
A mosaic of short quips and satirical lines features poems and jokes. It includes reflections on aging, parenting, gender, space travel, and everyday mischief attributed to various authors and voices. The piece mixes playful witticisms with light social commentary.
Devotional reading notes Jesus varied circle of followers showing leadership by Peter and Andrew. Andrew, a fisherman, quietly knew people, introduced Peter to Jesus, and helped a boy share bread and fish. Also references to Flag Day origins and travel notes.
An editorial and neighbor notes discuss hazardous street intersections in Ada with trees and shrubs at the edge of roadways. The writer recalls a violent incident near a mailbox and laments lack of accountability and personal safety, urging community care and restraint.
Announcement confirms homecoming on October 14 at Central State College with a colorful parade and honors to emeritus members. Former Students Association lists honorees including Dr J R Chandler and J W Huff among others, as the campus prepares for a festive homecoming week.
A clear outline shows the bill journey from idea to law. It covers committee review, hearings, floor debate, conference committees, and presidential action with mentions of key players and steps. The article concludes warning readers to consult an attorney before applying or interpreting laws.
William A Morgan dies at home and will be honored with a Friday service at Guardian Funeral Home in Oklahoma City. An Ada native and East Central State College graduate, he served as Latta School superintendent and later taught with his wife in the Rio Grande Valley before residing in Norman.
William A Peters aged 78 of 530 East Eighth died Wednesday in a focal nursing home. He moved to Ada from Maud in 1938 and was born April 5 1800s in Peach Orchard Arkansas to Bill and Frances Taylor Peters. Survived by wife Delia Peters three sons Luther Ora Peters Wapanucka and Earl Leotard Oklahoma City seven grandchildren and one great grandson. Services at 2 pm Friday at Evangelistic Temple John Keith officiating Smith Funeral Home directing with burial at Rose Dale Cemetery.
Lock Joint Pipe Company announces a college scholarship program for employees children. Each year one four year scholarship will be awarded to a child showing scholastic ability and promise based on need, potentially up to six thousand dollars. The winner may attend any accredited college and study the curriculum of choice.
Traffic accidents remained steady at about one per day in July. The latest incident involved a collision between a car driven by Charles Dean, 20, of 1130 East in Humboldt Redwoods State Park, and another car driven by Joseph Martin, 4, near Eureka, California, at the intersection of Eighth and a nearby road, identified as very tall.
Ada High School will have Elton A. Stewart as principal starting Monday following board approval. Stewart, with the Ada school system since 1942 and a former biology psychology and sociology teacher, replaces FE A Williamson who resigned. Marjorie Decker will become guidance director, with possible shifts to fill her prior duties. Morrison praised the selection after extensive interviews.
Oklahoma City AP The House Appropriations Committee restored the Department of Commerce and Industry’s funding to 552000 after a plea by director Max Genet. The Senate cut the agency to 200000, risking huge staff losses and a drop in federal funds for area development and city planning. Genet argued Oklahoma must compete with Arkansas Kansas Texas Missouri Kentucky in travel and advertising budgets. He noted anticipated two-year expenses include 18000 to support the Industrial Finance Authority and highlighted the department’s work contacting 364 outside firms, assisting 79 Oklahoma companies, and aiding city planning while seeking self sufficiency once bond revenues begin.
Highland at 12 20 pm Wednesday Martin was fined 10 dollars in municipal court for failure to yield right of way. In the other court case Thursday morning Ray Anderson 62 pleaded not guilty to assault and disturbing the peace. His bond was set at 40 dollars.
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