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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1962
Page
4
A historical note marks the year 1204 as a defining origin year in collaboration with the ADA Times-Democrat, indicating a long standing local media lineage. The joint branding suggests a merged publication history and enduring regional presence.
The Ada Weekly News edits its 1962 county fair review noting a lack of modernized entries and competition. It argues many divisions show only single entrants, poultry and swine participation is down, and beef cattle showing has waned as serious cattlemen pursue performance data. The piece calls for reforms and possible shift toward youth-focused, better aligned judging.
Devotional reading on Malachi and Psalm 119 urges Christian callings as voluntary, sincere service. It contrasts priestly heredity with genuine spiritual vocation, warns against offering God the worst, and encourages dedicating time money and talent to church life while honoring young people’s potential to serve.
Republican Ted Thendera Tere and Charley Fal Truitt announce candidacy for State Representative No 2 in the General Election to be held November 4, 1982. Voters may consider these candidates for the party ticket and district.
The author recalls childhood circus days in Oklahoma as seasons pass and industry grows. He contrasts fading traditional circus arrival with state progress, noting Oklahoma’s $100 million rise in output and the enduring value of conservation and adaptation while circuses fade from town life.
A concise guide on witness duties in court emphasizes choosing a lawyer, taking an oath, and telling the truth. It outlines twelve rules for witnesses including memory checks, attire, not memorizing word for word, listening carefully, answering simply, and stopping when the judge intervenes. It notes reimbursement for some trial expenses and warns to consult an attorney for actual legal interpretation.
A. Pontotoc County’s Elite 17ard, owned by M. O. Matthews Flying M Ranch east of Ada, was selected grand champion of the Angus division at Muskogee State Fair by Judge Joe OBryan. Flying M manager F. D. Sexton exhibited the two year old bull, marking his 61st time on the show circuit. He also placed third with a yearling heifer in a field of 16 entries. The piece notes rural prosperity trends and the display of about 43 steam locomotives in museums and parks.
Club notes recount Mrs Lenz Cacean’s recipe for fancy baked apples using double pie crust and a sugar butter syrup baked slow. Dorothy Ebrite cooks fall possum grapes into jelly and grape juice drink for breakfast loved by four children. Lavona Jones Union Hill
A fragmented column by Connie Nelson includes reflections on growing older and time, with poems and quips about age, winter, and life. It blends literary fragments, jokes, and a light, nostalgic tone. Characters like Omar Barker and Helen Sue Isely appear in snippets, amid humorous vignettes.
A group of eight Americans plus two Guatemalan students trek to the crater of a 9,000 foot volcano in Guatemala. They describe jungle travel, native guides, and staying with local families while studying East Central and Oklahoma connections. The trip included a Fourth of July celebration with dancing and a return plan to pursue future study and work.
Over a Sept week visitors at Platt National Park Sulphur totaled 15 769 with 420 campers. Johnwill Faris reported year to date totals 1 074 968 visitors and 89 564 campers. The piece notes 340 museum visitors and quirky anecdotes of four nationalities sharing coffee while rainfall measured .2 inches and yearly rainfall reached 25 73 feet.
Mary Laseman reports on Roff area events including club members transporting exhibits to the county fair, setup for open class and home demonstration displays, and blue ribbon wins by Mabel Rucker for homemade hard soap. Mentions of community activities include a country kitchen concession, jury duty for L W Laseman, and 4-H queen winner Dixie Powell.
A list of marriages shows Cully 21 of Konawa wed Roset ta Coker 22 also of Konawa. Viva Fox 44 of Ada married Helen Factor 37 of Ada. James E Bulwards 39 of Stona wall wed Jo Ann Johnson 17 of Ada. T W Sims 2 of Ada wed Tommy Sue Pursiville 20 of Ada. Gary D Dodson 20 of Calvin wed Patsy Ruth Priest 19 of Calvin. Bobby Johnson 21 of Ada wed Laura Anderson 19 of Ada Yeelanders total 180000 descendants of Norse settlers. The United States uses about 270000000000 gallons of water daily.
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