From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Monday, January
26, 1998
LOCAL
Nearly News
DEATHS
Eldred E. Post
Edwin O. Owen
Lottie Pauline Mallow
Marjo DeNoya
Richard Wardlow
Services Pending
Otto Kahle
Maxine N. Mathews
Funerals
Pearl Gunn Barksdale
Viola Cristine Deakins
NEWS BRIEFS
LIFESTYLES
Eta Zeta Chapter Makes Plans
Tops Chapter Meets
SPORTS
Monday Evening Quarterback
Lady Mustangs Win Consolation Title in Tourney
8th Grade Blue Crushes Enid
Sports Note
Nearly News
The PTSA meeting, scheduled for the high school on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. has had to be cancelled, NN was informed, due to illness. The meeting will be scheduled later and will be announced, according to Pam Oster. NN says if you need to talk to Pam, she may be reached at 762-4666.
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The local Head Start Center - staff, children and parents - have asked
NN to express their thanks to all the merchants and citizens in Ponca City
who donated toys, clothing and the like to their Christmas Celebration for
the kids. Your help made it a fantastic Christmas for the Head Start kids
and their families.
DEATHS
Eldred E. Post, Ponca City resident, died Saturday morning, Jan. 24, 1998, at his home. He was 78.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the Ponca City First Church of God with Thomas Smith, pastor, officiating. The committal service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Highland Cemetery in Winfield, Kan. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel, Ponca City.
Eldred E. Post was born Dec. 8, 1919 at Latham, Kan., the son of Oatto Herman and Sada (Sarah) Gibson Post. He was a 1937 graduate of Winfield High School.
He was married to Betty J. Bush on Dec. 23, 1972, in Arkansas City, where the couple established their first home. They moved to Ponca City in 1978. Post was a retired yard master with Santa Fe Railroad. He was a member of the First Church of God, Ponca City, where he had served as president of the board of directors. He enjoyed fishing, boating, working with Habitat for Humanity, and working at the church.
He is survived by his wife, Betty, of the home; two sons, Richard Allen "Bud" Post of Durand, Mich., and Stephen M. Post of Arkansas City, Kan.; one daughter, Nancy J. Taylor of Arkansas City, Kan.; three step-children, Jerry Kay Myers of Atlanta, Ga., Jana Blake of Phoenix, Ariz., and Kevin J. Jueschke of Lake Charles, La.; two sisters, Gladys Bean of Anthony, Kan., and Mable Brotton of Augusta, Kan.; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis G. Miller Post; his parents; and one brother, Robert Post.
Casket bearers will be Chris Taylor, Chad Taylor, John Post, Lynden Howard, Gerald Boyd, and Larry Steele.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of God, 1101 West Grand Avenue, Ponca City, OK 74601
The family will be at 2409 Barclay Place and will also be at Grace Memorial Chapel from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today to visit with family and friends.
TONKAWA - Edwin O. Owen, Tonkawa resident, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 1998, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 71.
The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Tonkawa First Baptist Church with the Rev. Richard Thomasson, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Tonkawa IOOF Cemetery under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home, Tonkawa.
Edwin O. Owen was born May 4, 1926, in Graham, Texas, the son of Orlo Tracey and Willie Mae (McSpadden) Owen. He grew up and graduated from high school in Graham. On April 28, 1944, he entered the U.S. Navy and served on troop carriers in the Atlantic and Pacific during World War II. He was honorably discharged on May 24, 1946 and returned to Texas.
He was married to Dorothy Clark on Oct. 4, 1946, in Wellington, Texas. Owen was employed with Skelly Oil Co. for five years then began his career with Sun Oil Co. in 1951. He retired from Sun in 1981, as production foreman. The family moved to Tonkawa from Hennessey in 1967. He later worked for Davis Oil Co. in El Reno until 1985, and he and his wife spent a short time in New Mexico, before returning to Tonkawa in 1990.
He was a member of the Tonkawa First Baptist Church; a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge of McLean, Texas; a member of the Guthrie Scottish Rite Consistory; Blackwell VFW; and a life member of the National Rifle Association.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of the home; one daughter, Gail Assunto of Houston, Texas; one son, Mike Owen of Tonkawa; his father, Orlo Owen of Lovington, N.M.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandsons He was preceded in death by his mother, and one sister, Frances White.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tonkawa First Baptist Church, Hand Bell Choir, 212 North Main, Tonkawa, OK 74644.
Beaulah Ellen Quimby
Beaulah Ellen Quimby, former Ponca City resident, died Thursday evening, Jan. 22, 1998, at Riverview Manor Nursing Center in Oxford, Kan. She was 88.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Memorial Chapel with Danny Ginn, Oxford, Kan., officiating. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery, Ponca City.
Beaulah E. (Dougherty) Quimby was born March 2, 1909 in Woodward, the daughter of William Robert and Sarah Ellen (Crozier) Dougherty. As a child, she moved with her family to Uncas.
She was married to George Edwin Quimby on March 31, 1924, in Newkirk and the couple established their first home on a farm near Kaw City. They moved to Ponca City in 1977. Mrs. Quimby was a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, drawing and painting. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Quimby moved to Oxford, Kan., in 1979.
She is survived by two children, Vonda M. Hollingsworth of Ponca City and Vern E. Quimby of Ames, Okla.; one sister, Susie Ingles of Ponca City; 16 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Leonard E. Quimby; one daughter, Shirley D. Jones; and nine brothers and sisters.
Casket bearers will be Gary Quimby, Mark Quimby, Shane Morris, Russell Hollingsworth, Jeremy Hollingsworth and Terry Vanlandingham. Honorary bearers will be Leon Quimby, Richard Quimby, Rick Totten, Kenny Ellis, Orin Ross, Dale Orr and John Fesler.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Oxford Friendship Center, 104 South Sumner, Oxford, KS 67119.
FAIRFAX - Lottie Pauline Mallow, Fairfax resident, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 1998, at Fairfax Memorial Hospital. She was 88.
The funeral will be held graveside at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Burbank (Okla.) Cemetery. The Rev. Ray Moffeit, Ralston First Baptist Church, will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home, Fairfax.
Lottie Pauline (Clayton) Mallow was born Sept. 3, 1909, in Lamar County, Texas, the daughter of A. Aaron and Laura (Jolly) Clayton. She had lived in Sulphur Springs, Lubbock, San Angelo and Dalhart, Texas and worked as a waitress, nanny and caregiver for friends and family. Mrs. Mallow was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dalhart, Texas. She moved to Ralston in the early 90s to live with a daughter and was a resident of Fairfax Manor since 1993.
Survivors include two sons, William Andrew McCrite of Dalhart, Texas, and Paul and Stephen Hogg Jr. of Lakeland, Fla.; two daughters Mrs. W.A. "Slick" (Helen) Fitzgerald of Ralston and Mrs. J.L. (Margaret Frances Dell) Stracener of Abilene, Texas; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by three husbands and her parents.
PAWHUSKA - Marjo DeNoya, former Pawhuska resident, died Friday, Jan. 23, 1998, in Ponca City. She was 74.
A rosary will be held today at 7 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Chapel in Pawhuska. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pawhuska, with Father Leonard Higgins officiating. Burial will be in the Pawhuska Cemetery.
Marjo DeNoya was born March 27, 1923, in Oklahoma City to Joseph and Marjean (Ferguson) Rogers. She was a member of the Osage Tribe. She attended schools in Pawhuska.
On Jan. 3, 1951, she was married to Wesley T. "Toody" DeNoya and he preceded her in death on Dec. 2, 1971. Mrs. DeNoya was a member of the Catholic church. She had retired as house mother for a boy's school in Miles City, Mont., and was also a seamstress. She enjoyed sewing, and spending time with her family and pets.
Survivors include one daughter, Judy Marchesoni of Pawhuska; one son, Joseph George Parris of Sidell, La.; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Richard "Dick" Wardlow, former Ponca City resident, died Friday, Jan. 23, 1998, at Veterans Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was 66.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Ponca City. Burial will be in the Grandview Cemetery in Kaw City. Arrangements are under the direction of Yanda and Son Funeral Home, Yukon, Okla.
Richard "Dick" Wardlow was born Oct. 3, 1931, in Amarillo, Texas to Sherman and Beulah Wardlow. He was raised by his grandmother, Ellen P. Golff. Wardlow served in the U.S. Army for seven years and fought in the Korean War.
In 1958, he was married to Ann Snow and the couple had celebrated 39 years of marriage. Wardlow owned and operated his own business until forced to retire in 1985 due to illness.
Survivors include his wife, Ann, of Yukon; two sons, Wade Wardlow of Yukon, and Ronnie Wardlow of Marland; one daughter, Debby Peaster of Yukon; and 11 grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Richard Wardlow Memorial Fund to NationsBank, 1330 South Cornwell, Yukon, or at the NationsBank branch office in Ponca City.
NEWKIRK - Otto Kahle, longtime Newkirk farmer, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998, at the Blackwell Regional Hospital. He was 89. Survivors include his wife, Mary Alice. The funeral is set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church, east of Blackwell. Other arrangements will be announced later by Miller-Stahl Funeral Service, Newkirk.
Maxine N. Mathews, Ponca City resident, died Sunday evening, Jan. 25, 1998, at her home. She was 73. Survivors include her husband Uyles of the home. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel.
Tuesday
Pearl Gunn Barksdale - Funeral to be at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Ponca City. Burial will be in Ponca City IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.
Viola Cristine Deakins - Funeral to be at 10 a.m. at the Newkirk Assembly
of God Church. Burial will follow in Grandview Cemetery, Kaw City, under
the direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Service, Newkirk, The family will
be at 711 South Plum, Newkirk.
NEWS BRIEFS
1948 Reunion - The planning committee for the 1948 class reunion will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the programming room at the Ponca City Library. Interested persons are invited to attend.
Library Story Times - The story time schedule has resumed at the Ponca City Library. The Tuesday programs at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. are for children ages 4-7. The Wednesday programs at 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. are for 2-3 year old children.
Vandalism - At 6:12 a.m. Saturday a man in the 700 block of East Albany Avenue reported that his residence and auto had been vandalized.
Burglary - A Blackwell man advised police at 6:24 a.m. Saturday that his vehicle had been burglarized while he was at work in Ponca City. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Car Burglary - A woman in the 900 block of East Grand Avenue notified police at 9:21 a.m. Saturday that her car had been burglarized.
Vehicle Vandalism - At 12:03 p.m. Saturday a man in the 2000 block of Wildwood Avenue reported that his vehicle had been vandalized. A report was taken.
Fire Building - At 12:49 p.m. Saturday a resident in the 1500 block of North Woodlands Avenue reported several boys in the alley building a fire. A report was taken.
Broken Windows - At 12:54 p.m. Saturday the Northeast Baptist Church, 2200 North Pecan Road, reported windows broken out. A report was taken.
Clothing Stolen - A woman in the 300 block of West Broadway Avenue reported to police at 4:02 p.m. Saturday that some clothing had been stolen. A report was taken.
Egging - A woman in the 700 block of East Liberty Avenue advised police at 4:34 p.m. Saturday that her residence had been egged.
Bike Found - At 5:20 p.m. Saturday police were notified of a bike that had been found on a porch in the 300 block of South Palm Street.
Car Keyed - Police were notified at 5:53 p.m. Saturday that a pickup truck had been keyed while parked at the North Park Cinema, 800 East Prospect Avenue. A report was taken.
Stove Fire - At 6:39 p.m. Saturday a stove fire in the 500 block of South Lincoln Street was reported. Two Ponca City Fire Department units responded.
Missing Chickens - A man in the 1100 block of West Liberty Avenue reported to police at 6:44 p.m. Saturday that six chickens, a bucket and a portable feeder had been stolen. A report was taken.
Burglary - At 8:03 p.m. Saturday a burglary was reported at McVay's, 108 North First Street. The front window of the store had been broken out. A report was taken.
Egg Throwing - At 8:04 p.m. police were advised someone was throwing eggs at cars in the area of North Union Street and Liberty Avenue.
Car Keyed - A man in the 2000 block of El Camino, Street, reported to police at 11 p.m. Saturday that his vehicle had been keyed while parked in a parking lot in the 2000 block of North Fourteenth Street. A report was taken.
Hit and Run - At 11:19 p.m. Saturday a man in the 800 block of North Fourth Street reported to police that his vehicle had been hit while parked in the street in front of his residence. A report was taken.
Assault - At 11:22 p.m. Saturday police were notified of an assault that had happened at Pine Street and West Grand Avenue.
Windows Broken - A woman in the 400 block of North Pine Street advised police at 11:57 p.m. Saturday that the windows of her residence had been broken out. An officer was assigned and a destruction of private property report was taken.
Fight - At 12:38 a.m. Sunday police were called to the 2900 block of North Fourteenth Street for a reported fight. An officer was assigned and an assault and battery report was taken.
Phone Harassment - At 12:58 a.m. Sunday a woman in the 1300 block of South Fifth Street reported harassing phone calls to the police. A report was taken.
Sign Switch - At 1:09 a.m. Sunday police found a "for sale" sign at the High School which belonged in the 900 block of North Birch Street. Police took the sign and placed it where it belonged.
Arrest - Police arrested a 42-year-old man at 2:10 a.m. Sunday from East South Avenue and South Tenth Street for driving under the influence and driving left of center.
Dangerous Playground - At 10:23 a.m. Sunday police were notified that children were playing on railroad tracks in the 200 block of East Brookfield Avenue. An officer was assigned.
Stolen Soda - At 1:53 p.m. Sunday, Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, reported that several juveniles had stolen a case of "pop". A report was taken.
False Alarm - A woman in the 200 block of North Third Street reported seeing smoke in an alley at 2:35 p.m. Sunday. Two officers responded and determined it to be a false alarm.
Bed Fire - At 2:46 p.m. Sunday a fire engine responded to the 400 block of North Osage Street for a bed that was reported on fire.
Gas Drive-Off - At 5:09 p.m. Sunday police were notified of a gas drive-off at the Woodridge Market, 4128 Lake Road. The sheriff's department was notified.
Vehicle Fire - Fire units responded to the 300 block of East South Avenue to extinguish a vehicle fire at 5:36 p.m. Sunday. The fire was put out.
Chicken Theft - At 5:49 p.m. Sunday a man in the 1000 block of North Waverly Street reported the theft of chickens to police. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Vehicle Burglary - At 6:07 p.m. Sunday a woman reported to police that her vehicle had been burglarized in the 3500 block of North Union Street. A report was taken.
Door Theft - A man in the 2800 block of East U.S. 60 reported the theft of his back door to police at 7:53 p.m. Sunday. The sheriff's department was notified.
Lingering Guests - A woman in the 800 block of North First Street contacted police at 7:59 p.m. Sunday reporting people at her residence that had been there for two weeks and would not leave. An officer was assigned.
Assault - At 11:56 p.m. Sunday a woman was reportedly assaulted at West Emporia Avenue and Hudson Drive. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Attempted Break-In - A woman in the 1700 block of Hudson Drive reported to police at 11:56 p.m. Sunday that someone had tried to enter her home through the doggie door.
House Ransacked - At 1:41 a.m. Monday it was reported that a house in the 1200 block of South Ninth Street had been ransacked and the windows broken out. An officer was assigned.
Gate Opened - A man in the 1000 block of North Waverly Street
reported to police at 5:48 a.m. Monday that someone had opened his gate
and let his cattle out. The night before his chickens had been stolen.
LIFESTYLES
Eta Zeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met in the home of Sherri Bartlett on Jan. 14 with 13 members present. President Debra Bellmard began the meeting with the Opening Ritual and treasurer's report. Krista Harbeson gave the City Council report, indicating the Valentine Dance money needs to be turned in this week and tickets will be distributed at the next City Council meeting.
Founder's Day was announced for April 21 at the Marland Mansion. Each chapter is responsible for bringing a door prize and a head count is needed by the April meeting.
The Social committee set a shopping trip to Tulsa for Jan. 17 and a pre-party for the Valentine Dance will be held in the home of Kelli Boone, with everyone asked to bring a dish.
The next meeting will be Jan. 21 at Danielle Behar's home and the program for the rest of the year will be working on the scrapbook for Founders Day. The meeting closed with the Closing Ritual and Mizpah.
TOPS Ok 308 Chapter met Monday evening, Jan. 19, with Donna McCoy calling the meeting to order. Loretta Riley gave the devotional thoughts entitled "Be Thankful for What You've Got." Mary Bryant led the TOPS Pledge and Marietta Nelson, the KOPS Kreed.
Delpha Clemens called the roll and Betty Flower gave the weight report. Best loser for the week was Loretta Riley and Angel of the Month for December was Robert Oldham. Edith Smith won the "Ha-Ha" pot. Joan Hendrickson led the program, "10 Must Attitudes for Right Eating," and "Survival of the Fittest."
It was announced that there will be Rally in Enid on Saturday, March 14 at 9 a.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit organization whose members desire to lose or maintain weight. It neither sells nor endorses products. Members are encouraged to develop individual exercise programs, and contests are used to encourage weight loss.
Brief programs are presented each week and visitors are welcome to attend
the meetings. Weigh-in time is 6:15-6:55 and meetings are at 7 p.m. on Mondays.
For more information contact Delpha Clements, 762-2844 or Betty Flower,
765-5448.
SPORTS
by Fred Hilton
News Sports Editor
TONKAWA - Northern Oklahoma College's Mavericks open Bi-State Conference Western Division play at Murray State tonight heavily favored to win the division title, probably win the regional crown and advance to the national tournament.
NOC coach Mick Weiberg is happy his team is 17-3, ranked 18th in the National Junior College poll and playing well.
He is not at all happy with some of the hype that has some quarters all but conceding the Mavericks a berth in the national tournament.
"This is a tough conference," Weiberg said on the eve of the start of league play. "It's been a long time since it has been this balanced. There are several teams who can win it.
"Plus, when you're winning and when you're favored, every team will be up for our game. They'll be aiming for us. Each game will be a playoff type."
But Weiberg agrees this team has all the right ingredients to do all the things they are favored to do.
"It's chemistry and experience that makes this team different," the coach says. "This is a unique bunch of kids. They pull together. We can substitute several players without losing anything."
The NOC roster has nine sophomores and four freshmen and almost everyone sees action in a game.
"The experience and the depth, that's the key," Weiberg says of his team's success. "And the chemistry."
Chemistry is a big factor for Weiberg who has seen other NOC teams with good talent struggle.
"Last year's team did not have the right chemistry," the coach said of the squad that started out with high expectations but just did not succeed, finishing 14-18.
"The talent was there, but they didn't work well together," Weiberg said. "They won more games on the road than they did at home. It was just turned around from what it should have been."
So far the Mavericks are unbeaten at home, including a win over arch-rival NEO last week.
Another plus factor for the Mavericks is they have remained healthy. Weiberg said everyone on his team is in good shape except for sophomore Jared Weiberg who knocked a shoulder down in the Mavs win over Westark last Thursday in Fort Smith. His condition is day-to-day.
Staying away from serious injuries will be a key for NOC in its stretch run because Weiberg feels there are no gimmes in league play.
"Western beat Carl Albert pretty badly last week and is playing pretty well," Weiberg said. "Seminole has some talent and Eastern is looking good.
"Rose State hasn't been winning much, but they're playing everyone close. And Murray is a real tough place to play.
Going into division play, Northern is the only team with a winning record, but Weiberg knows that, "at any time any one of those teams can reach out and bite you."
And before NOC can start thinking about the national tournament, the Mavericks know they have to get through the region tournament against some very good East Division teams.
"Connors has represented this region for the last four year," Weiberg said, shrugging off the fact the Mavs have beaten Connors twice this season.
Northern has also beaten Bacone, Carl Albert and Westark, the other contenders from the East.
All this winning has drawn the attention of major college coaches.
Marlon Towns, a 6-5 guard, has already signed with Murray State (Ken.). Weiberg feels at least four more - Deshawn Denson, Joe Patman, Zack Cazzelle and Todd Seibert - have a good chance to sign with Division I schools.
His other sophomores, Jace Turnbull, Kyle Dean, Chris Beech and son Jared, have a good chance to hook up with Division II schools or at least an NAIA team.
That talent and the right chemistry has a chance to take NOC to a regional championship for the first time. The Mavs have reached the regional finals twice, last losing to NEO in 1992.
If his team gets over that hump, Weiberg feels good about his team's chances in the national tournament.
"Teams from this region have done very well,' Weiberg said. "It is one of the best regions in the country.
Connors has been a good representative of this region, winning the national title in 1994.
Northern would like to follow in those footsteps.
TONKAWA - Frontier's girls won the consolation title of the Northern Oklahoma College North Country High School Tournament Saturday, beating Newkirk, 38-22 while the Frontier boys settled for fourth, losing to Oklahoma Christian School, 77-64.
Blackwell won the boys' championship, edging out Alva 58-56 in overtime. Pawhuska was fifth, topping Chisholm 64-54. Newkirk took seventh, beating Tonkawa 48-38.
Alva was the girls' champion, nudging Oklahoma Christian 47-44. Blackwell took third with a 57-42 win over Chisholm while Pawhuska placed seventh, knocking off Tonkawa 65-30.
The Frontier girls, now 16-2, got 16 points from leading scorer Stephanie Romero
Carolee Bible added 9 points, Elizabeth Sober had 6, Carolee Bible 5 and Dani Norman 2.
Suzie Eisenhauer topped Newkirk with 11 points.
It is the fourth time Frontier has beaten Newkirk this season.
Frontier plays at DCLA Tuesday and travels to Tonkawa Friday.
ENID - The Mid High Lady Cougars' eighth grade blue team continued with a string of impressive wins, Friday, blowing out Enid Emerson, 49-27.
After jumping to a 25-14 halftime lead, the Lady Cougars held Emerson to single digit scoring in the final two quarters to walk away with the win and up their season record to 10-3. Emerson actually won the last time the two teams met.
"We've improved a lot this season," said coach Calvin English. "We're playing really well right now, especially defensively. Emerson couldn't handle our press."
Pacing the Lady Cougars was Mallory Hodge with 16 points, followed by Jamee Neal with 15, Amanda Summers with nine, Kathlene Larrison with three, Sonia Fry and Monica Sawyer with two each, while Vicki Hadley and Lyndsey Lessert each had one.
The blues next play at home, Tuesday, taking on Stillwater. Tip off is at 5 p.m.
Dugout Club Meeting - The Dugout Club will be holding a meeting in Room F103 of the Fine Arts building at the high school, Tuesday, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
All parents of Po-Hi baseball players are requested to attend. For more
information, contact Richard Koenig at 767-1752.