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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1963
Page
4
The Ada Evening News argues for universal adult service on city councils to teach governance, city finances, and policy impact. It notes voters seek answers, explains reforms require time, and asserts democracy slows but reveals character. It concludes governing is easier than ruling.
The piece contrasts high student effort in academics with the rush toward athletic glory among youth, noting a stigma around good grades. It then pivots to nautical conduct, describing boat operators as presumptuously acting like captains, endangering others with reckless wake and swagger.
The United States Junior Chamber of Commerce selects 50 state winners as nominees for four national Outstanding Young Farmers for 1963. The top four will be announced at the Seventh Annual Awards Banquet in the Educational Building at the Tulsa State Fairgrounds on April 9 after trips for all state winners to Tulsa.
An award requires a man to be dependent on farming or stock raising for two thirds of his annual income, establishing a criterion for eligibility based on agricultural reliance.
National Santa Gertrudis Show and Sale set for the 1963 Tulsa State Fair September 27 to October 4 with $5,000 premium funds funded by the Santa Gertrudis Breeders International, the Oklahoma Santa Gertrudis Association, and Tulsa. Breeders from across the United States and buyers from Central and South America expected to attend. Richard A. Pohly notes global advertising planned.
Dr. Kenneth J. Foreman discusses the Second Coming of Christ, distinguishing literal and figurative readings and urging daily readiness. He emphasizes Christ’s future reign, the need to live righteously now, and the idea that God knows our lives as if Jesus stood before us for judgment.
Miamians adopting animals from the Humane Society may need to learn Spanish to call for their pets. The shelter has received several animals from Cuban refugees who can no longer care for them.
Historical note records Alexander Graham Bell calling the metric system a labor saving device of the greatest importance and value, highlighting his endorsement of standardized measurements.
The article notes that the paper industry accounts for about ten percent of the United States chemical industry output, highlighting its large role in national production and economic implications.
A July Fourth column from the Oklahoma Bar Association explains the idea of government of law over government of men. It traces the Declaration of Independence complaints against King George III, the 1787 Constitution framing in Philadelphia, and the rights enshrined in the Bill of Rights, urging vigilance to guard these rights.
The text reflects on a morning spiritual encounter that steadies the day and contrasts it with earlier lapses of faith. It then notes a tranquil middle period of life between raising children and aiding grandchildren, described as lasting a few weeks in a modern father’s experience, with a closing remark by Hal Chadwick.
A punning note on handling anger, suggesting staying composed when dealing with an irate neighbor or gardener. The quip uses the line about old gardeners never die they just spade away to evoke humor and resilience.
An old saying notes that savers were once seen as misers while today they are viewed as wonders. It reflects on how the idea of paying a dollar down changed access to horses and buggies in earlier times.
A motorist claimed he always sped through street intersections to avoid reckless drivers, while another saying referenced moving a mountain began by taking away small pieces. The remarks reflect quick decisive actions as a metaphor for broader approaches.
A compact aphorism notes that in hard times a small smile and confident posture can lift spirits and buoy morale when business and life feel down. The line suggests resilience through simple acts of optimism and courage.
A fragmentary verse recalls a worn threshold signaling welcome as friends enter, then shifts to a morning struggle when waking early becomes impossible to rise from. The mood blends homey acceptance with a struggle to start the day.
The remark notes that Feller claims his wife could gain years by simply telling the truth about her age. It frames the humorous comment as a light jab about longevity and honesty.
A compact collection of quips about hats behavior and social mores. Notable lines include May Richstone May Richstone and Robert Fitch reflecting on gender and conscience, with Herbert V. Prochnov and Ken Kraft offering social commentary on duty and shopping.
Georgie Starbuck Galbraith muses on the impossible life of a celebrity. He jokes he has never lived a gilded saga yet could improvise a dazzling past if Fame ever calls.
In Miami Beach Florida firefighters responding to a drugstore fire encountered a chain of small explosions and found themselves up to their boots in shaving foam and hair spray as aerosol bombs erupted from the heat.
The Oklahoma Senate backed a measure to provide teachers with at least a $1,000 salary increase over six years, with $400 this year and steps to reach $5,000 for those with master’s degrees by 1968. The plan, costed at $35 million, faces conference committee review alongside Gov. Bellman’s higher pay proposal.
Roy Ethridge sixty one died Tuesday at Valley View Hospital from injuries suffered in an automobile accident near Stonewall on March 1. The Tupelo rail road conductor was hospitalized since the crash in which his car left State Highway 3, overturned and rolled onto him in a ditch. He held 36 years with the railroad and was a Masonic Lodge member. A Coal County native, he lived much of his life in the area and is survived by a sister a daughter and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted in Tupelo.
The phrase Hang out the shingle stems from professional men establishing offices. It refers to the practice of doctors and lawyers hanging a shingle outside their offices to show they are in business.
A visitor notes Ada seems to have one of Oklahoma's busiest fire departments as dry windy winter conditions raise flames. Experts say fires mainly come from people who are forgetful or take risks, making fire loss reduction a tough but shared duty among communities insurers and departments.
The speaker reflects on desires and satisfaction questioning whether achieving wants truly satisfies or falls short leaving doubt about contentment versus longing. It considers how endings may not match expectations and whether discomfort lingers after fulfillment.
The piece compares tobacco issues to other commodities, noting farmers and ranchers would protest strongly if milk or beef were regulated. It argues tobacco involves raisers, the Treasury, and foreign trade, and warns against reducing health matters to dollars and cents while highlighting human reaction.
The passage notes a walking craze sparked after a President chided Marine Corps officers but quickly waned due to fatigue and social shifts. It argues women catching up with men diminished appeal, and no student desires fame from a campus stunt, signaling the activity’s likely demise.
The piece notes a recurring public preoccupation with dieting and weight, highlighting anxiety over shedding pounds and concerns about weight gain, reflecting common wellness debates and personal health choices.
A collection of color photo graphs showcases spring landscapes that exude quiet beauty and a tranquil atmosphere. The images capture rolling hills, blooming fields, and sunlit orchards inviting calm reflection.
A reader urges repairs and upgrades to the county livestock barns including routine maintenance, painting, cleaning, concrete floors, disease treatment, and better rodeo chutes. The note calls for tearing down aging chutes, improving parking, and upgrading grounds to better serve community needs.
Early this year a steel beam capable of twice the weight of the 2000 pound Liberty Bell was inserted into the worn wood yoke. The bell received sturdier side frames and a new steel platform was added for support.
More than 1000 white tailed deer were moved from McAlester depot and Wichita Mountains Refuge to release sites across Oklahoma during the trapping season ending last week. Cy Curtis of the Wildlife Department noted 1 008 deer moved by March 18 with a few more expected from McAlester before week’s end.
Major Lee West formerly of Allen has been cited for meritorious service as assistant division signal officer with the 141st Signal Battalion First Armored Division. He supervised a 40 hour communication course and led division wide communication operations for scattered Southeastern U S sites. He leaves March 20 for Vietnam with a year tour, wife Virginia Casady and son Brent Lee to remain in Ada.
Services were held Saturday afternoon in Merkel Church of Christ for Mrs. Susan Margaret McMinn of Merkel Texas a longtime Pontotoc County resident. The Rev E M Borden officiated with interment in Rose Hill Cemetery Merkel. She was 83 and survived by five sons Leon Stonewall E R Juana Jack Fred two daughters Mrs W R Weaver and Mrs Ernest Teaff 16 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Roy Ethridge 60 of Tupelo died Tuesday in a local hospital after injuries from a wreck near Stonewall March 1. Funeral services 2 p.m. Friday at Tupelo Church of Christ with burial in Centrahoma Cemetery under Slater Funeral Home direction. Ada Masonic Lodge to conduct graveside service. He was a railroad conductor with 36 years of service, survived by daughter Mrs. Rosemary Brashears Prague, sister Mrs. Minnie Edwards Rome New York, and three grandchildren. widow Elberta preceded him in death two months earlier.
The article notes the population of big horn sheep ranges from western Canada to Mexico now sits under 20,000, signaling a potential conservation concern for the species across its continental habitat.
Mrs. Clinnie Crow of Route 2 Ada leads a Box X Cemetery maintenance appeal asking every family with relatives buried there to donate $5. She notes two full-time workers cost $15 per service and last year funds were insufficient. current treasury holds only $10. Contributions can be left with Albert Crow at Hudson Service Station 505 West Main Ada.
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