Words of 1957 graduates urge practical readiness over hype
A Weekly open letter to the class of 1957 cautions against overconfidence in being the world’s hope. It urges self improvement, adaptability, and calm in the face of rapid change, arguing preparation means staying flexible and ready for whatever may come.
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the Weekly
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Friend of God lesson highlights Abraham as model of faith
This May 12 1987 lesson frames Abraham as a unique religious figure across three faiths. It notes his faith justified by God, his patient trust in promises, and the near sacrifice of Isaac as the ultimate test, illustrating faith that works beyond belief.
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Divorce granted includes custody award to plaintiff
Divorce granted in Perry Wright case grants plaintiff custody of the minor child. Added instruction suggests mixing leftover ham into frozen chicken to stretch meals.
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Martin M. Wright
Perry Wright
Sunday School to Court: Old Jokes and Punchlines Parade
A collage of quips and anecdotes from the Weekly Star Farmer features Uncle Jasper at eighty, rivalities and witticisms about aging, flattery, criticism, and social quirks. The playful snippets include jokes about corn, hybrids, wheelchairs, and a hoarse jab at politicians, ending with a quip about Irish humor and communists.
Oklahoma House Sides Against Beer Bills Amid Rebel Clash
House floor leaders lose two anti beer bills after resisting committee power moves. Rep. Dale Kite led a two day rebellion delaying action, while members debated committee control and voting machine proposals. Senate moves on anti monopoly bill gain some support from small merchants amid a tax measure failure.
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Curbed Giant The U S Constitution Limits Congress Power
The article explains how the constitution restrains Congress and the executive and judiciary. It cites prohibitions on habeas corpus suspension, bills of attainder, ex post facto laws, and taxation/export rules, and notes protections of religious liberty speech press assembly and petition. It emphasizes states’ powers and the people as ultimate holders of authority.
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Congress
Vanoss Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
Local residents share visits and family news including Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Mullens at Vanoss High School era, dress styling by Vaness Women Demonstration Club at a Style Show in Aca, and new baby Ruthie Kathleen born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brooks of Cheyenne.
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Judy Sliger
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Vernon Gasaway
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Cheyenne
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George Pitt
Fred Henson
Jimmy Turner
Bill McNair
Never So Few and Gold In Them Hills Book Round-Up
The piece reviews Never So Few by Tom T. Chamales and Gold In Them Hills by Phil Stong. It praises Chamales for authentic war experience and literary depth from Burma and the Kachin Rangers. It lauds Stong for lively, irreverent history of the California gold rush and its colorful characters.
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Burma
Tom T. Chamales
Scribners
New York
Chamales
California
America
Phil Stong
Hills
Doubleday
Garden City
Stong
W. L. Knickmeyer
Highway safety Q and A on Oklahoma traffic code
A newspaper feature presents three Q and A items about highway safety. Questions cover detecting defective vision identifying signs by shape and common steering problems. Answers include eye exams, sign shapes, and issues like improper wheel alignment or worn tires.
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Oklahoma
Center News Highlights Local Visits and a Funeral
Center residents share weekend visits and family connections. Jack McCracken dies with services held at Criswell Funeral Chapel. Leroy Grove involved in a car accident. car damaged but injuries unclear. Pug Garrett near completion of plumbing and water soon. Mrs. Jessie Harding visits Fort Worth and kin across the area.
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Criswell Funeral Chanel
Frank Roberts
Rosedale Cemetery
Jessie Harding
Fort Worth
Bill Reed
Vaness land judging team places second at national contest
Midland news reports the Vaness team finished second at the national land judging contest in Oklahoma City. Individual high placements included Paul Pedersen 5th, David Golden 7th, and David Golden 4th in pasture and land judging. The team ranking was 7th overall.
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Final Jury Term Opens With West v Parker Case
A jury was selected and trial of the damage suit Elmer West versus C Monroe Parker began Thursday in district court. This case is the last of 10 civil suits slated for trial this term, with five more continued for the term.
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C. Monroe Parker
Merrill Dean Franks
Farmers Insurance Exchange
William B. McCarty
F. C. Dew
E. Morgan
Jack Huntington
Tom McCarty
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