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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1958
Page
4
An auditor lampoons a proposed flood control project by urging style over substance. The letter mocks rational appeals and advocates catchy slogans, sensational visuals, and seductive campaigns aimed to persuade landowners to grant easements. It ends by asking where Cleopatra fits the marketing gimmick.
A 1958 sermon argues conscience as the voice of God aligned with Scripture. It warns against a society guided by pragmatism, urges the church to act as the community’s conscience through consistent deeds, justice, and education, and condemns internal factionalism and hypocritical behavior.
A lay summary of court appeal steps: filing a petition in error and case made for record, payment of costs, 60 day brief period, possible extensions, and the sequence of briefs from both sides. The Supreme Court assigns, reviews briefs, and prepares for decision with future installments promised.
A collage of humorous sayings and witticisms from various authors and notes on daily life. The piece mixes jokes about health, marriage, farming, and driving with snippets about habits, enmity, and productivity, reflecting midcentury humor and social observations.
Notice announces that filing for board of education posts closes March 15 at the county level. Candidates must file intent with the present clerk of the board by the deadline. Election materials are available at the County Superintendent Norman C. Mitchell's office. Levies will also be on the ballot.
Ada area residents host guests and travel for family visits. Mrs J C Martin and others visit in the Maddox home while relatives from Gorman Texas and Oklahoma City move to nearby property. Several families attend a grade basketball tournament in Homer as flu illness affects several locals.
Frisco HD Club member Mrs. J. W. Stegall celebrated her first birthday on March 1. A charter member, she actively participates, is a skilled cook, gardens annually, cans for her family, runs a home, and handles laundry. Oklahoma City visitors including Ruth Bible and friends joined the celebration. Traffic Judge James Demopolis says solving the traffic problem requires treating violators as social outcasts.
Stratford residents hosted and visited numerous neighbors and relatives through the weekend. Attendees included Ed and Betty Varnadore, Tom Burch, C S Fulton, and many Ada and Oklahoma City guests, plus news of a Germany reunion for Marion Henry and J C Martin. The piece notes illness improvement, a tonsillectomy recovery, and anticipation of tornado season with local visits and social gatherings.
The column records multiple visits and social events in Ada and Stratford. Gary Herring returns home with Jerry Meeks from Sunday school. Mrs. Ethel Varnadore and Mrs. Natling James attend a pink and blue shower for Mrs. Ballard in Stratford. Alvin Pennington and relatives visit Lawton and Midwest City. Wendell Winn reports catching crappie on Lake Texoma.
Funeral services held for Mrs Bond Easterling and son after car crash north of Tishomingo. Family visits and illness updates appear. WW RL (Rolly) Large rushed to Valley View Hospital with heart attack. Rev Miller improving after hospital release.
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