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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1964
Page
4
A column argues about high school graduates taking shopping trips to colleges during their senior year or summer. It notes physical campus appeal and distance from classrooms offer little insight into faculty, standards, or student body personality and recommends consulting alumnae or literature for a fuller view.
A sermon on Samuel from First Samuel chapters 1 through 7 explores the prophet role as foreteller and judge. It notes true prophets prove their words by outcomes, cites Jesus and Deuteronomy tests, and praises Samuel as a rare, enduring leader whose wisdom guided kings and secured justice and peace for Israel.
The front page story notes eight traffic deaths within Ada city limits in the past year, many near major highway approaches. It links fatalities to the upcoming bond election and a proposed program dependent on it.
A reader condemns hunters labeled as killers for indiscriminate shooting of wildlife including birds and waterfowl. The piece laments wounded game, missed identifications, and rising use of no hunting and no trespassing signs as a result of these actions.
A Wednesday two car collision at 7:23 p.m. left Pamela Cane 16 and Martha Wilburn 66 with minor injuries. Passenger Ronda Hensley 7 treated and released. Cane charged with failure to yield right of way and forfeited a $10 bond. Other Municipal Court cases noted for several defendants with fines and bonds.
Pontotoc County Democrats will meet at 2 p.m. Saturday in the district courtroom at the county courthouse. Chairman Bob E. Bennett announced the gathering with State Sen. Ralph Graves of Shawnee as the principal speaker. The meeting aims to plan the fall campaign and urges precinct officials to attend.
The Jake Parish family lost their Latta home to a Wednesday night fire while they were away. They have two children, a 6 year old girl and a 2 year old boy. The Salvation Army Citadel requests donations of clothing or furniture and asks calling FE 2-1377.
Frances Perkins becomes secretary of labor under F D R and Oveta Culp Hobby serves as secretary of health education and welfare under D D Eisenhower, marking two women attaining cabinet officer status.
Arco Idaho became the first U S city to be lit entirely by atomic electricity in 1955 marking a historic energy milestone for the nation with the town leading in peaceful nuclear use.
The article notes that water below 600 feet in the Black Sea is rich in hydrogen sulfide, creating an anoxic environment where only a few hardy bacteria can survive.
The piece notes autumn signals with back to school, fall sports and campus spirit. It recalls football weekends, pep rallies, and seasonal chores like storing tools and moth balls while musing on renewal goals and civic generosity, ending with a resolve to value daily achievement.
Gabon saw a larger excess of exports over imports in 1963 than 1962. The average per capita annual income stood at $110, high by African standards.
U S citizens must obtain special permission and meet requirements including a valid passport to visit the Pacific Islands Trust Territories.
Nearly 8 million cords of pulp wood are harvested annually on Canadian and U S forest lands for newsprint, reflecting large scale timber activity across North American production regions and its impact on forest resources.
Classifieds offer fast responses by calling FE 2 4433 for want ads. Short notice service promotes prompt placement and replies to readers seeking to buy sell or trade items using the local telephone line.
A short vignette contrasts a child’s quiet world of tricycle and boat with a classroom chair as life advances. The narrator reflects on fear of strangers and newspapers, while a doctor consoles with a wry remark about his daughter learning to drive.
A movie star greeted Roger Maris as he approached 61 home runs and quipped I hope I look as good when I hit 61. The moment captured the glare of fame and the chase for the record in baseball history.
The remarks critique lingering anger after forgiveness and mock Americans for clinging to the current moment, highlighting tension between past actions and present living. The lines imply fault with reheating sins and insist on a focus on now rather than past grievances.
The speaker notes difficulty waking in the morning has disrupted her sleep despite tolerance for late hours. She emphasizes morning rise as a persistent problem affecting rest and daily routine.
Nations enact opaque payments with no receipt provided, sparking concern over transparency and consumer protection as funds are collected without official proof of transaction.
A bleachcomber is described with barbed ire as a witty psychiatrist plays the role of a wit's doctor. The myth of a thingle girl punctuates the humorous exchange.
A reflective line suggests that confessing troubles to many people amplifies them, implying solace lies elsewhere and caution in broadcast of personal woes.
A poem by Margaret Fishback describes toads garter snakes and other creatures arriving by train from camp. It paints images of beaches mountains lakes fossil crabs snails rocks and damp seaweed, all in a whimsical battle between paper bag and box.
A compact remark compares housework to threading beads on a string, noting a lack of a knot at the end. The simile emphasizes ongoing effort and the fragile continuity of domestic tasks.
A sensitive minister speaking at a church platform during morning prayers discovered excess shirt material and began tucking it into his trousers. After the prayer ended he realized he had almost half of an American flag stuffed in his pants.
A pale-faced man pleads with his physician in a fragmented line about his severe distress every time the phone rings, indicating heightened anxiety and a possible panic response. The snippet captures a tense medical consultation moment featuring a distressed individual.
A brief aphorism attributed to Arnold H. Glasow urges quick judgment of a bee by its initial appearance. The note reflects Glasow’s characteristic humor and concise wisdom.
A concise aphorism notes that certainty comes from answering many questions yet prompts reflection that unanswered inquiries remain. It invites ongoing inquiry and curiosity in pursuit of deeper understanding.
Despite attention to youth issues, experts warn that the strain on agents and frontline workers remains acute. Officials report rising workloads, burnout, and resource gaps, with agencies calling for targeted support and reform.
A light humorous remark notes that small boys are washable, implying their resilience and the ease of cleaning up after mischief. The line presents a playful perspective on childhood savviness and parental patience.
A reflection contrasts poets' autumn imagery with nations guided by perceived necessity driving intervention in foreign policy. This observation ties lyrical sentiment to strategic decision making.
A short quotation on comfort and living well with common sense tolerance and humor as a guide to a easier life on earth attributed to W Somerset Maugham.
A neighbor hood child shouts that their mom and dad will be their babysitters for the night, revealing a lively family scene reflected in the surrounding social life.
The quote contrasts a decade ago when the moon stirred lovers and poets with a future where it becomes merely another airport. It frames lunar allure fading as practical space use rises.
Opinion notes that with numerous medical dramas on TV audiences expect insurers to pay repair costs. The piece argues Blue Cross ought to reimburse the bill, tying entertainment media to health care funding expectations.
Fragmentary verse-like text with surreal imagery mentioning Wheat-land dove-lip Burr tea and a buried or dyed father figure appearing to originate from an archaic sounding passage. The readable bits are insufficient to identify a coherent event or subject.
A nostalgic column by Ernest Thompson recaps arena highlights and notable moments readers might have missed in their Sunday edition.
Ada Boys Club hosted 45 youths aged eight to 17 at Corbins Lake three miles east and south of the river bridge. Directors Tommy Daniels and Henry Allen supervised as boys used towers, pulleys, a swing cable, a high dive, and boating in a day of summer fun.
School dismissed Wednesday afternoon for the funeral of Mrs Beulah Wynn. Services were held at Francis Baptist Church with burial in Oakman Cemetery.
The Oakman team won Tuesday against Galey and suffered a Friday loss at Francis. Oakman moved to a 1-1 record for the week with the two results.
Oakman 4-H girls and boys have been preparing and displaying skillful fair exhibits. They have worked hard to showcase projects across categories and strive for high honors at the upcoming fair.
Mr and Mrs J M Nance spent the weekend in Tulsa visiting their son and family Mr and Mrs Haskell Nance.
Mr and Mrs Lindell Smith and Terri and Mike from Altus spent the weekend visiting his parents Cloud Smith and Ira Wommack and her parents. Sunday dinner guests were Jan Ann and the Wommacks in Sulphur.
Mr and Mrs Bob Blanken of Denison Texas spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Loyd Larry and Travis.
Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Lee Moore were weekend guests in the home of his grandmother Mrs. Gussie Lillard. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Linvall Lillard Mr. and Mrs. Jess Berryman and Mrs. Zora Lee.
Bamboo species, though tropical in reputation, number about 700 and many thrive in temperate regions. Some imported bamboo can endure temperatures down to seven degrees below zero.
Mr and Mrs Maurice Current spent Sunday at Wanette as guests of Mr and Mrs Ralph Sharp.
A new video phone named Picturephone connects certain instruments in Washington, New York, and Chicago, enabling visual communication between locations. The system showcases early videophone capability within major urban centers.
The primary prey of most predatory animals consists of rats, mice, gophers, and other small rodents, forming their main diet.
Mr and Mrs Carter Williams of Oklahoma City visited Sunday with relatives including Mr George Carter and family. On Monday George celebrated a birthday with cake and ice cream. Flora Carter hosted guests and the Sportsmens Club gathered that evening for a watermelon treat.
Mr and Mrs M R Tucker and children visiting Oil Center spent Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Billy Lee Sonja Kent and Kevin. The group enjoyed hamburgers and ice cream.
Mr and Mrs Lee and children spent Saturday at Maxwell with her brother and his family Mr and Mrs Marion Willoughby and their children. Mr and Mrs Leroy Willoughby of Oil Center also visited Sunday with his sister and family Mr and Mrs Lee.
Last week Mrs. Mildred Current Mrs. Edith Wommack and Mrs. Loyd Larry and Norris visited Mrs. Myra Berryman. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Jess Berryman visited with Mr. and Mrs. Murray Smith.
Mrs. Mildred Lee and Mrs. Elvie Duvall spent Friday afternoon in Ada visiting friends and shopping. Lee called on Mrs. Lela Martin Mrs. Audrey Hale and Mrs. Maud Watham while Duvall did her shopping.
Mrs Ross Tennis from Guthrie and families including Mr and Mrs Carl Lee with sons Mark and Bryan Mr and Mrs Earnest Bray of Ada and Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman visited Sunday in the home of Mr and Mrs Elmer Lee.
Mrs Ruby Jones remains a patient at Valley View Hospital. Her daughter Curtis Hogue and his family visited Friday night, meeting Mr Jones and Mrs Jones at the hospital. The Hogues later visited Mr and Mrs Charlie Hogue in Steedman on Saturday before returning to Henryetta.
Jim and John Thompson of Ada were dinner guests Monday of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pevehouse and Vernon.
Mr and Mrs Sanders and children Ada visited Mr and Mrs Bob by Hodges Donna Randy and Richard over the weekend. On Monday afternoon both families attended stock car races near Sasakwa.
Mr and Mrs Gerald Current, Lynn and Cathy spent the holidays at Ruidoso New Mexico attending the races.
Mrs. Doris Roberts and her children Maud visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Guy Binkley over the weekend. Mr. Binkley was injured Monday when his tractor turned over while cutting brush on the farm. He was pinned for about two hours but survived with severe bruises and lacerations and was resting comfortably at last report.
Mrs. Billy Lee with her children and Mrs. Carol Hodges with her children spent Thursday visiting Mrs. Dora East, in a brief social note item.
A brief social note records Mrs Mildbired Current spending a quiet Sunday afternoon at home or nearby. No other details are provided in the readable text.
Spending the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie East in Ada were Mr. and Mrs. Homer Leroy of Chattanooga Tennessee and East's brother George, his daughter, and niece from Loco Hill New Mexico. Joe Blake of Ada joined for a Monday dinner with the Easts. The group visited Memorial Park Cemetery and later George East and relatives departed for New Mexico.
The Oakman Sportsmen's Club met at the lake picnic grounds on Monday. About 30 members attended and they discussed duck migrations and duck hunting. Plans were made to obtain a bulldozer for dam work.
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