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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1965
Page
4
The Ada Evening News essay discusses pride in tidy yards and well kept farms. It contrasts neat homes with neglected ones, notes risks from rusting equipment and unsafe outbuildings, and argues for practical upkeep and sensible placement of outbuildings to improve property value.
Marvin E. Moore of Ada died at 4 25 am Thursday after a short illness at a local hospital. He was 75 born in McAlester July 10 1889 a retired farmer from Wynnewood and Ada areas he moved to Ada in 1962. Survived by wife Della C Moore a son Johnny W Moore eight daughters two step sons one step daughter 28 grandchildren 13 great grandchildren and a sister. Services Saturday 2 pm at First Free Will Baptist Church Ada with Rev Lynn Wood and Rev Delbert Akin officiating. Grandsons will be casketbearers burial in Oaklawn Cemetery Wynnewood Criswell Funeral Home directing.
Funeral services for George Andrew Dame known as Andy will be held at 2 30 p m Friday at the Free Will Baptist Church of Stonewall with Rev Muril Wilson Camargo Oklahoma officiating Interment follows in Center Cemetery Smith Funeral Home handles arrangements Dame a retired farmer died Tuesday in a Stonewall nursing home He was born January 21 1885 in Randolph County Arkansas to Steve and Jane Dame He married Ethel in Randolph County December 25 1902 They moved to Stonewall in 1908 He was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church He is survived by his wife three daughters Opal Helms Stonewall Alva Fike Alameda California Ruby Sellers Alameda California two sons Wayne Dame Alameda California Troy Dame Citrus Heights California a sister Rhoda Henry Hayward California 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
The piece contrasts modern debates over the phrase one nation under God with ancient Israel where religion was visible in morality institutions and arts. It notes David as poet musician and temple builder, and argues sacred and secular coexist in a nation under God with room for worldly life and efficient governance.
Ada volunteers report limited support for charity drives as organizations like the Salvation Army and Cancer Society struggle with funding. Residents resist due to perceived competing demands and downplayed downtown giving, while high mailing efforts for the March of Dimes yield little.
The Fred Dick Hopper charged in County Court with driving while intoxicated is not the same man as Fred C. Hopper of 913 West 6th. The DWI suspect listed Albion Oklahoma as his hometown.
Roff High School will hold baccalaureate services with Rev. Jerry Queen of Tulsa delivering the sermon at 11 a.m. in the Roff grade auditorium on Sunday. Commencement exercises are set for Wednesday May 26 at 7 45 p.m. County schools superintendent Norman Mitchell will deliver the commencement address.
Dolls with mechanical features captivate young girls as popularity grows, reflecting a shift in playthings toward interactive novelties.
Baylis arrived to find the skunk rolled over as if dead and shot the animal when no life signs appeared. The Byrds watch the pups and debate whether the brave act was necessary or reckless given rabies concerns.
A fogbound London day with thick smog creates dangerous conditions for residents. Authorities warn polluted fog can cause throat irritation and respiratory distress, with several incidents prompting health advisories and emergency measures.
Eugene Hobbs, mathematics and science instructor at Byng School, won a National Science Foundation grant to attend the University of Notre Dame for a year starting in June. The award covers travel, tuition, books, and 5150 for the year. Hobbs is a 1958 Byng High valedictorian and East Central State College BS graduate who has taught three years at Byng.
In winter, northern robins migrate long distances to warmer regions and some reach Guatemala. The movement reflects seasonal patterns of American birds adapting to cold. Researchers note ongoing routes and resting stops along the way.
Former Supreme Court judge and Ada civic leader Orel Busby died at 76. He served as county and district judge, chaired law firms, ran for the Senate, helped found the 4B Ranch, supported conservation and Oklahoma history, and was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 1963.
The piece surveys publicity as a powerful tool and a driver of writerly skill in journalism. It argues newspapers inform, convince, entertain, and reflect society while warning against treating publicity as mass content and stressing the editor’s role in balancing public interest with reader appeal.
An electric worm digger shorted at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the home of Alfa D. Lance at 915 East 8th. Firemen found damage confined to wiring and a burned couch spot in the Lance residence.
Non alcoholic eggnog and thin slices of pound cake serve as simple party snacks for teens. The informal arrangement highlights easy treats suitable for a youthful gathering.
An Adan was slightly injured when thrown from his motorcycle three miles south of the city Wednesday night. Duane L. Ross, 21, of 515 North Mississippi, received emergency treatment at Valley View Hospital and was released. The accident occurred near the water pollution laboratory shortly before 10 p.m.
Classified ad brief offering items for sale and trade plus room for rent. Contact number FE 2 4433 for details and listings.
A mosaic of bygone items and sayings contrasts old and young worlds. The piece riffs on memories from Hoot Gibson to gas rationing, urging caution in nodding and suggesting playful ironies about aging and fashion.
A raft escape after an ocean liner sinks yields jokes about mistaken tickets and four wheeled coaches. A Scotsman quips he nearly bought a round trip ticket as the Englishman laments their plight. The piece closes with a wry line about middle age.
A humorous couplet set contrasts clothing with shifting fashion and playful nudges about a female colleague in an overheated office. The poem by Loyd Rosenfield surveys changing styles and then pivots to a dated quip about cooling a room and marriage as a punning close.
In a playful domestic vignette Reinhold W. Herman notes an all electric home asleep mode with clock, heater, radio and alarm all set. He contrasts older and younger generations on bedtime and hints at decision tricks and confidentiality in family life.
Eucalyptus trees show broad adaptability to varying soil types and temperature ranges. They thrive in diverse environments, demonstrating resilience in both drought and cooler conditions due to their flexible root systems and moisture management.
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