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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1962
Page
4
The Ada papers describe long running consolidation with the Ada Weekly Democrat and Ada Times Democrat, listing publishers and editors and noting postal circulations. The column humorous essay argues that hunters and fishermen keep secrets well and critiques security officials as naive.
A guide on evaluating home purchases outlines key questions before making a purchase offer. It covers costs, inclusions, financing, title, deeds, insurance, taxes, zoning, possession, and contract terms. The article warns that once an offer is accepted, terms are fixed unless all parties agree, and stresses consulting an attorney before proceeding.
Devotional reading on John the Baptist as a pivotal herald of hope. The piece contrasts his austere, desert life and blunt judgment with Jesus’s peaceful mission, noting John’s doubts and eventual reassurance that Jesus fulfills divine plans in his own way. It emphasizes understanding God’s methods beyond human expectations.
A reflective piece on irritants and anger shows how small annoyances like a stubborn typewriter key or a loud morning routine can trigger broader frustration. It notes anger can delay action yet sometimes spurs it, with anecdotes of mornings, school, and varied responses from mothers, neighbors, and city life.
A fragment from a Byng news column discusses Tim Nulligan feeding calves with eggs and Pepto Bismol, a note on a calf’s death, rural mailbox vandalism near Ada, and reflections on marriage quotes. It cites Oklahoma postal law and a juvenile case, plus light social commentary.
The article outlines how ASC voters select community and county committee members, noting one vote per farmer or partner, with 19 men per community on the ballot across nine Pontotoc County communities. It lists candidates by community and discusses vehicle insurance issues for state-owned vehicles, recounting a resident’s claim against the state after a parking lot incident at Lake Murray State Park.
A two truck collision near Stonewall Wednesday afternoon injured a Stonewall woman, 62, and a 10 year old girl. Both were treated at Valley View Hospital for minor cuts and bruises and released. The drivers involved were Jesse A. Blackwell, 41, Ada, and W. E. Johnston, 56, Stonewall. Trooper Spikes Mitchell investigated the crash, noting Johnston failed to see the northbound truck before crossing a gravel road intersection.
County officials weigh permanent记录 methods as vaults overflow with old school district enumeration books. Mitchell urges a concise system to preserve names and birthdates, noting fading handwriting, missing districts, and the laborious task of longhand transcription.
A brief note from the News Want-Ads hints at the hottest areas in the world lying in the North African desert. The item suggests climate and regional interest without detailed data or figures.
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