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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1957
Page
4
Francis High School faces closure as a state aid rule links to a 40-student average daily attendance. The community debates the cost benefits of large versus small schools, arguing over education quality, community spirit, and the efficiency of mass schooling versus personalized instruction.
A reflective study on Abraham praying for Sodom and Gomorrah shows a realistic generous boldness. The text argues the essence is the prayer for others, testing faith, humility, and trust in God's justice and mercy beyond personal desires. Readers are urged to examine their own prayers for others and for difficult outcomes.
Mervin Shockley 21 of Haldenville wed Judy Ann Jones 18 of Haldenville. Luster Kiel 19 of Ada married Lois Marie Anderson 16 of Ada in a small local ceremony.
The Oklahoma Press Association reports that Governor Raymond Gary will not pledge to veto local bills and could allow many to become law without his signature if passed before adjournment. The session has produced over 20 percent local bills, with Gary’s stance suggesting most will proceed, while measures to curb bootlegging and finance a southwest turnpike earn support.
The senate debates a daylight adjournment to push bills, with Speaker BE Harkey seizing the concurrent resolution to set final adjournment for May 24. Observers note past sessions ran late, requiring extended hours and nighttime work to finish unfinished bills.
Mr and Mrs Willie Pierce and Mr and Mrs Cleve Stonecipher of Ada spent the weekend with Lina Beavers in Memphis Tex, Beavers son of Pierce. Don Coolny and children of Sapulpa visited Bert Jones Ted Jones and John Jones over Friday and Saturday then visited Bert Jones Sunday. Dean Franks of Gasville Ark visited Earl Franks Monday and Tuesday of last week.
The column discusses how far TV radio and newspapers can go in covering sensational trials, noting judges sets limits to protect defendants while the public seeks access. It cites a California judge who barred shorthand notes and interviewing witnesses out of court, requiring official transcripts for recordkeeping. The piece also lists varied local social news and community notices from Ada and surrounding towns.
Summers Chapel Sunday services at Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church were conducted by Rev. Scott Jones with 12 attendance. Visitors included Mrs. Clemmie Summers Norman Mrs. Audell Beaty Oklahoma City and Mrs. Lela Haskins Ada with daughter Eleanor.
A colored preacher warms up for Sunday sermon with a brief prayer invoking the eyes of the eagle and wisdom of the owl to connect his soul with the gospel telephonically in the central skies. The piece then lists numerous weekend visits and gatherings across Ada and nearby towns, naming residents and families such as Jami Burk’s parents Ben Hunter and Mrs. Lorg Ells, the Nelsons, the Robinsons, and many others visiting relatives in Healdton, Byars, Blanchard, McAlester, and Tahlequah.
A collage of fractured lines, predating humor quotes and aphorisms, includes religious invocations, rustic proverbs, light verse, misquoted remarks, and stray lines about perseverance, deceit, and everyday observations. It weaves religious imagery with wry, glitchy humor and streetwise reflections. The piece preserves a rough, miscellaneous newspaper page feel with scattered attributions.
The Ada Jaycees will run a bulb sale May 20 to 23 to fund the Youth Activity Program. Proceeds go to the Jaycee Youth program. bags contain five 160 watt bulbs, two 75 watt bulbs and two 66 watt bulbs for $2.00. Lloyd Jack, drive chairman, cites strong results from similar efforts in other cities and expects success locally.
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