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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1963
Page
4
A Ada Oklahoma editorial discusses the value of hiring outsiders versus locals for top roles. It cites a Maine head of commerce and compares with a Swedish study on race relations to argue objective outside leadership can avoid political entanglements.
The piece argues God is present in the world without being the universe. It contrasts mistaken views and explains God as Creator and sustaining force, accessible through science yet beyond mere natural observation, urging trust in divine grace amid cosmic vastness.
Readers lament the high rate of 1963 graduates marrying early. The piece argues many couples sacrifice college, incur debt, and face dull domestic life, with some divorces and disenchanted outcomes. It echoes Shaw on wasted youth and warns of long term regret.
A reader condemns women wearing large curlers in public, calling for a law to curb the look. The letter mocks beehives and messy styles, suggesting workers go to look shaved or lathered, likening the hairdos to tribal headwear.
Mrs Noelle Swan of Port Elizabeth hatched seven chicks from twelve fertile eggs in a thermostatically controlled electric pan set at 102 degrees F with a water trough. Three weeks later the first chick hatched and six more followed. The chicks are healthy and active as she experiments next with turkey eggs.
A science note states that roughly 1 percent of monarch butterflies equates to one ounce in weight. Researchers discuss the implication for tracking butterfly populations and conservation efforts, highlighting the tiny mass of individual insects.
A court ruled owner Farmer Smith must anticipate injuries from natural traits of a horse. Donna, standing by a fence with other children at a school yard, was bitten on the ear when the horse reached over. Donna and her parents sued for medical expenses, but the court found no liability for the owner.
The court found no evidence of negligence by Farmer Smith after a horse bit Donna. The animal had shown no vicious tendencies prior and it is not an expected trait for horses to bite unless provoked by children. The column notes readers should consult an attorney for facts and legal advice.
A collection of poems and quotes celebrates Christian homes and character. Includes lines praising faith led families, prayer, biblical study, and a cheerful quip from Albert Einstein on success and silence.
The text notes elephants and donkeys as party emblems due to their burden bearing nature and suggests a third party could be formed with a taxpayer as a suitable choice.
A lightning bolt felled three men sitting on boxes in front of the general store. One man was knocked senseless while the others cried Leggo I'm comin right home. The incident highlights the danger of storms in crowded street areas.
The fragment hints cartoonists depict Uncle Sam as a gentleman figure with a very large waste, underscoring satirical critique of national iconography and public affairs.
A concise wit note equates affection for greens with liking a golf course. The remark plays on double meaning between culinary greens and golf terrain, hinting at leisure culture.
A quip notes Moses did not seek approval from a council of foreign ministers for the Ten Commandments. The piece likens peace to an olive branch and a bill carried by the dove.
A fragmented reflection compares the life of man to a school tablet and aspirin, noting instincts, hunger, and work. It touches on staples found in sand, petroleum, gold, and spinach, and claims America may spend more on chewing gum than books, hinting at cultural values.
A Quaker awoke to a burglar rummaging the living room. He raised his fowling piece and warned the intruder he would shoot if pressed, seeking nonlethal restraint rather than harm. The encounter highlights a moment of tense confrontation in a quiet home.
A exchange at a shop shows a shopper asking if the tomatoes are home grown. The grocer confirms price of thirty five a pound and notes they were thirty yesterday.
Two men take their first ever air journey traveling east. After landing in St. Louis a small red truck rushes to refuel, then again in Cleveland and Albany the same scene repeats. They note the trips are quick and the little red truck is not so bad either.
A rookie follows a sergeant's tip to wear clean socks daily. After a week, the sergeant asks for his shoes and the rookie admits he cannot fit into them because of seven pairs of socks. The anecdote highlights discipline and humor in training.
A dialect passage shows a speaker offering ham with a mustard paste prescription. The dialogue hints at care and insistence on serving food as instructed, framed in a rustic, colloquial style.
A man tells a sympathetic neighbor that his wife is two hours late and speculates she may have had an accident or been kidnapped or is shopping. The remark ends with concern that she may be shopping.
A puzzled observer questions who accompanied someone last night while the subject insists they were home resting. The chatter hints at a reporter who recalls details of events yet omits the timing.
A quotation excerpt shows a man claiming to be self-made while acknowledging support from his wife and two daughters. The dialogue contrasts ambition with family backing.
A playful local fragment notes a stubborn knocker that never quits and a wedding scene where a preacher’s wife questions obedience. The bride’s humorous reply and the groom’s “I do” trigger a cascade of lighthearted remarks about the ceremony.
The John K. Hughes family of Phoenix is creating a school age political dynasty at Madison Simis Elementary. Bette Hughes was student body president in 1961 and this year son Kelley, 13, serves as president with his twin Nancy as vice president.
Rural Pontotoc County residents face tough times yet ranches and farms show growing prosperity. Farmers seek better conditions, facing competition from other states for corn cotton peanuts and pecans. Ned Biffle reports a strong seed demand that could boost farm income with proper techniques and markets. Local farmers need actionable planting timing and cultivation guidance.
The piece surveys local thoughts on the Supreme Court Bible reading decision with mixed views. It notes unexpected vocal supporters and critics among residents and reports on Senator J Howard Edmondson’s Friday night banquet remarks praising Senator Kerr, space program aims, and local industry expansion by Blue Bell Inc.
William Feather editor of The Imperial Magazine offered a remark about conversations with people, reflecting on communication and ideas in his publication context.
Mrs Jamie Booth a Pontotoc County native opens the revived It Seems To Me column sharing childhood memories of peanut shaking harvest days, neighbor help, and a wolf howl on a warm September night. She recalls a peanut contest with Mrs Mason and a horse ride home across a wooden bridge, ending with gratitude for home. Florence Isaacs Parish Chapel notes Tim Milligan and his parents plan a return from Louisiana trip.
Fragmentary OCR text shows an incomplete quote about talking to yourself. The readable portion hints at a comment on reward and self reflection but lacks full context or attribution.
Mrs. Virda Cantrell 79 died in a local hospital at 9 50 p m Wednesday She was born July 1 1883 in Grapevine Texas and had lived in the Hickory and Roff communities since 1899 She married Samuel Tilt Cantrell in Hickory December 17 1899 Services will be at 10 a m Saturday at Smith Funeral Home chapel with Rev R M Cummings officiating Burial will be in Rosedale Cemetery Surviving are four sons Ofallon Cantrell Ada Y C Cantrell Oklahoma City George Cantrell Poteau and Sammy Cantrell Seattle Wasik three daughters Mrs Elsie Munro and Mrs Lorane McClary both of Oklahoma City and Mrs Leta Nealy Wichita Kansas a sister Mrs Dollie Newton Stratford 17 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Home Demonstration Council meets at Wintersmith Park in Ada for an old fashioned picnic Friday. Activities begin 10 30 a m with a brief meeting led by Mrs Aut McCullar followed by recreation after lunch. Hart hostess club provides drinks and pool opens 1 39 p m for swimming with special activities for children.
The Home Demonstration Club leaders will meet Tuesday at 100 a.m. at the Peoples Electric Building in Ada. The July program theme is Sharpen Your Shopping Skills. Members are urged to attend.
Bulletins on canning home freezing pickles relishes jellies jams and preserves available. Call FE2-2153 or write the home demonstration agent at the courthouse for guidance.
The state department of agriculture plans to spray hot spots and continues emergency free treatment only if infestation worsens statewide. Livestock owners must bring suspicious worm samples for identification. agents and veterinarians provide kits to mail samples to Oklahoma City. Sponsoring groups include the Oklahoma Cattlemans Association and Farm Bureau.
A Des Moines man recalls his lunch sack mix up as he left for work. His sack reportedly held 21 lollipops while his 8-year-old daughter Jeanne took a couple of sandwiches for a class party at school.
Receipts 2,900 cattle and 150 hogs. Cattle mixed grades with medium to good fed heifers 21 to 23, utility cows 13, canner cows 9 to 12, bulls 16 to 18.50, butcher calves 21 to 25. Steers 24 to 26, heifers 21 to 23, calf prices 20 to 29, stock cows 130 to 225. Hogs bulk 15 to 17, 300 to 500 pound sows 12 to 13.
State Board of Agriculture reports cash wheat prices up Thursday with regional variations. Oklahoma City area market centers Clinton Alva Manchester and Enid list higher bids while Watonga Hobart and Frederick near 1.88. Egg values rise slightly with 26-29 count most common and butterfat holds steady around 50 to 60 cents.
AP dispatch from Oklahoma City notes receipts of 59,300 cattle and 800 calves with feeder cattle and calves dominating. Slaughter steers and heifers scarce, cows and bulls limited. calves steady with some good slaughter calves at 21.00 to 23.00. Hogs 406 head. barrows and gilts 50-75 higher. sows 12.50-14.50. Sheep 200 head. limited sales, mostly good and choice spring slaughter lambs 19.00 to 21.00, ewes scarce.
New York stocks showed little direction in moderate early trading as investors weighed a possible base formation after weeks of consolidation. Major risers included Sugars and Rails while Steels Motors and Tobaccos slipped. IBM and Xerox fell sharply as Pacific Petroleum and Western Union posted small losses. The Dow Jones average stood at 718.29 down 1.55, with the composite up 0.08 at 257.23 amid mixed bond activity.
Rev. Arthur B. Smith announces revival services led by evangelist Rev. Melvin Garrison Ardmore. Services will be held nightly from Monday through Friday June 28 with an open invitation for all to attend.
The Pentagon, the world’s largest office building, spans 34 acres in Virginia and was completed in 1934 at an approximate cost of 83 million dollars.
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