From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Friday, July 5,1996
Nearly News
GOOFS Hosting Miniature Air Show
Chamber News
Pioneer Technology Center Has Work Base Program
News Briefs
Ponca City Student Named Miss Preteen, Jr. Division
Enrollment Being Taken For YMCA Swim Lessons
Jones Family Holds Reunion
Blew-Teeter-Tarr Reunion Held at Lake Ponca Park
Hartford Avenue C of C Announces VBS
Pastor's Notes
Missionaries To Visit Ponca City Church Monday
First Lutherans Welcome Handbell Choir
Grace Church Announces Special Service
Ministerial Alliance Schedules July 11 Meeting
Prince of Peace Lutherans Honor Baldwin Family
Good Shepherd Lutherans to Observe Anniversary
Ponca Indian UMC Plans Bible School
Grace Episcopal Plans Vacation Bible School
First Methodists Mark Calendars for Golf Scramble
New Career Opens for Shidler Man at PTC
Mary E. Brownfield
Ira Paul Vinson Sr.
Howard Lee Theilen
Yule Jones Sr.
LOCAL
NEARLY NEWS
It was not that hot! Nearly News wants everyone to know that a slip of the
finger on the number keys for Thursday's index and weather report had the
10 a.m. temperature 10 degrees hotter than it was supposed to be. Folks,
it was only 87 at 10 a.m. and not 97 as reported. In fact, the high for
the day was only a "mild" 89. So, cool off, please!
Speaking of temperatures, Independence Day's mild 89-degree high was a nice
break after Wednesday's record-setting heat. The high Wednesday was 105
degrees, breaking the record of 104 set in 1931 and tied in 1970. More 100-degree
days are in the forecast for today and Saturday with another cool spell
possible for the weekend. Today's record is 104 set in 1954. NN hopes that
one stays around for awhile.
The Po-Hi Class of 1976's 20-year class reunion has had a location change
for tonight's "Jump The Gun Pre-gathering." It has been moved
from Cassie's to Sye's Club on Waverly Avenue, south of U.S. 60/South Avenue.
The time is the same: 10 p.m. until closing.
All '76 alumni are invited and also anyone else that might want to show
up. If you have any questions, call Bill Murphy (767-8102) or Teresa Hilton
Moses (765-1983).
Due to the Independence Day Holiday, there will be no national coupons inserted
in Sunday's News. The coupons will return next Sunday, July 14.
GOOFS Hosting Miniature Air Show
The good Ole Okie Flying Society (GOOFS) will be hosting it's Annual Miniature
Air Show at GOOFS Field, July 6-7. GOOFS Field is located south of Lake
Road on Pecan. Activities begin at 8 a.m. both days and will continue until
5 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.
More than 50 pilots will be present to participate in the air show. These
pilots will come from five states to maneuver their giant-scale radio controlled
model airplanes through some amazing aerobatics. Monoplanes in the show
will be required to have a wingspan of 80 inches or more - biplanes must
have a wingspan of 64 inches or more.
If the wind is less than 8-miles-per-hour Saturday morning, hot air balloon
rides will be offered at $4 per ticket. Tickets will be sold at the concession
stand located at the flying field.
As an added attraction, the Space Ball Anti-Gravity Ride will also be on
hand Saturday morning for rides.
For more information, call Alan Coats at 767-6663 or 762-7973.
CHAMBER NEWS
By DON WOOD
Executive Director
Ponca City Economic Development Foundation
PCEDF 102: Basic Jobs Vs. Retail Jobs
In a recent Letter to the Editor, a citizen stated that what we need in
Ponca City is more jobs like those created at the new Lowes. For many people,
a job is a job, whether it is at a fast food restaurant or a manufacturing
company.
From an economic impact standpoint, a job is not a job. The jobs that create
the greatest economic impact on a community are those that involve "value
added." In most cases, that is a manufacturing company that takes a
raw material and uses labor to convert that raw material into a finished
product, like Thorn Apple Valley. They take raw materials and convert them
to luncheon meats, smoked hams, etc., adding value through their employees'
labor.
A second example would be a service company that provides information or
specialized services in exchange for fees, such as Sykes Enterprises Incorporated,
which trains employees to provide a service to other computer companies
in exchange for fees.
In both cases, more of the money that is generated stays in the community
and creates more economic impact.
In the case of a retailer, the money that pays for that labor goes to some
other community where the value is added and only a small portion stays
in the community to pay for local wages and local operational costs. With
retail sales, our local earned dollars are exported to other communities,
even other countries. When we manufacture or sell services, other community's
dollars are imported to Ponca City.
It is not that we do not like retail; we look with pride at the growth we
have had in our retail community and the fact that we are becoming a retail
trade center, but retail alone will not sustain a community. You must have
value-added manufacturing and service companies if you are to have true
economic growth.
That is why the focus of Ponca City Economic Development Foundation has
been on new manufacturing and service companies, knowing that retail growth
and the jobs it creates will follow real economic growth. Retail jobs are
part of the benefits derived from new manufacturing and service locations
as a growing economy creates new opportunities.
Pioneer Technology Center Has Work Base Program
Pioneer Technology Center's transportation technology program is working
with Pemberton Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Cadillac on a Career Connection Work
Based Learning program that allows a student to earn two additional years
of education and a maximum of eight ASE certifications. Students who have
completed a maximum of two years in the transportation technology program
are eligible to apply.
The Career Connection program, sponsored by Pemberton's, enables the student
to attend PTC for a third year while working part time at Pemberton's and
then work full time in the fourth year. During these last two years, the
student will attend training at the General Motors Training Center in Oklahoma
City to prepare for ASE Certification. Upon completion of the fourth year,
the student/employee can obtain a maximum of eight ASE certifications.
Automotive Service Excellence voluntary certification allows the automotive
technician to earn credentials that can prove their abilities to themselves,
employers and their customers. The ASE test measures knowledge and skills
in basic technical knowledge, correction or repair, and diagnostic testing.
The ASE tests certify technicians in automobile tests and alternate fuels.
ASE also offers certification in medium/heavy truck, school bus, collision
repair/refinish, and engine machinist specialists.
"I am excited about the training opportunity for needed automotive
technicians," said John Murray, Pemberton Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Cadillac
service manager. "I believe this program will help to provide a well-qualified
technician who is willing to stay in Ponca City and provide exceptional
service to his customers."
Individuals wanting more information on the Career Connection Work Based
Learning program can call Sydney Shilling, Pioneer Technology Center, at
(405) 762-8336, Ext. 244.
NEWS BRIEFS
Fire - The Ponca City Police Department advised the Tonkawa Police Department
of a grass fire in the median on Interstate 35 at mile marker 203 at 9:30
a.m. Thursday.
Stolen - A woman in the 300 block of West Hartford Avenue contacted the
Ponca City Police Department at 12:02 p.m. Thursday that her purse was taken
from her vehicle.
Boat Rescue - The Ponca City Police Department was notified at 12:41 p.m.
Thursday that a boat at Kaw Lake had a hole in it and the boat was sinking.
The Corps of Engineers and Oklahoma Highway Patrol were advised. The boat
and subjects were located five miles northwest of Sarge Creek. All were
all right.
Bike Found - A Ponca City police officer located a bike behind a business
in the 2600 block of North Fourteenth Street. The officer brought the 10-speed
mountain bike to the police department at 1 p.m. Thursday.
Grass Fire - The Ponca City Police Department received a call of a grass
fire two miles west of North Buffalo at 2:46 p.m. Thursday. The Marland
Fire Department was advised and handled the fire.
Grand Larceny - A Ponca City police officer took a grand larceny report
in the 400 block of North Tenth Street at 4:27 p.m. Thursday from a woman
who reported money missing from her residence.
Bikes Stolen - A woman in the 400 block of Fairview Avenue notified the
Ponca City Police Department at 4:57 p.m. Thursday regarding three bikes
that were stolen.
Arrested - A 33-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City police officer
at the police department at 5:02 p.m. Thursday on a city warrant for failure
to appear and knowingly possessing a counterfeit drivers' license.
Bike Found - A Ponca City police officer picked up a boys bike at North
Fifth Street and Roosevelt Avenue at 5:15 p.m. Thursday and placed it in
the bike rack at the police department.
Subject Held - A Ponca City police officer took a 21-year-old man into custody
in the 300 block of South Lake Street at 6:28 p.m. Thursday on four city
warrants, three failure to appears and assault and battery.
Fireworks - Six families were advised that fireworks were not permitted
within the city limits at 8:39 p.m. Thursday when a Ponca City police officer
responded to a call of juveniles shooting fireworks in the 2100 block of
Berkshire Drive.
Extra Patrol - Two Ponca City police officers patrolled Attucks Park, South
Thirteenth Street and East South Avenue, at 9:30 p.m. Thursday after receiving
a complaint of fireworks in the area. Officers contacted several subjects
and at 9:45 p.m. officers confiscated fireworks.
Accident - The Ponca City Fire Department took four victims to St. Joseph
Regional Medical Center after a vehicle rolled over on Osage Cove Road at
10:32 p.m. Thursday. The victims were treated and released.
Burglary - A man in the 2000 block of John Street notified the Ponca City
Police Department at 10:57 p.m. Thursday that his house was broken into
and jewelry was stolen. A burglary report was taken by an officer.
Collision - A three-vehicle accident was reported two miles south of U.S.
60 on Glascow Road at 1:10 a.m. Friday by the Ponca City Fire Department.
A victim was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and treated and
released.
Arrested - An 18-year-old man was arrested at North Fourteenth Street and
Elmwood Avenue at 2:28 a.m. Friday by a Ponca City police officer for driving
under the influence and no insurance. A report was taken.
Helpline Training Set - Helpline volunteer training classes start Monday
at 7 p.m. in the Chamber of Commerce Conference Room. Enrollment is still
under way through the Helpline office at 765-5551. There is a $15 fee to
cover class materials. Scholarships are available. Helpline needs you -
call today!
FAMILY LIVING
Ponca City Student Named Miss Preteen, Jr. Division
Abigail Williams, daughter of Craig and Annette Williams, received a $1,000
scholarship and the title of Miss Preteen Oklahoma in the Junior Division
of the Preteen America Scholarship and Recognition Program June 16.
The program is an event de-signed to recognize the nation's outstanding
preteens, as well as to provide an avenue to promote high morals, standards
of excellence, fellowship, family values, and social development.
The winner is chosen for the highest score overall in academic achievement,
volunteer services to church and community, school honors and activities,
development of personal skills and abilities, general knowledge, communicative
ability, and on-stage expressiveness.
Abigail will represent the State of Oklahoma at various events throughout
the coming year. She will also compete for the national title in Knoxville,
Tenn. in July 1997.
A fourth grader at Roosevelt Elementary School, Abigail attends St. Luke's
Church of the Nazarene. She has a brother, Lee, and a sister, Kelly. Her
paternal grandparents are Edwin and Beulah Williams of Ponca City, and her
paternal great-grandparents were the late Edwin and Ethel Perdue. Her maternal
grandparents are Charles and Mary Trimble of Franklin, Pa. Her maternal
great-grandparents include Ruth E. Trimble of Meadville, Pa, and Stella
Crisman of Cooperstown, Pa.
Sponsors include Axle Wheel Aligning Company, Jack Bowker Ford, First National
Bank of Ponca City, Norman Shaffer Tax Service, Ponca City Auto Electric
Company, Inc., Sonja's Flowers, Sounds of Music Studio, Toni's Westside
Rexall and United Supermarkets.
Enrollment Being Taken For YMCA Swim Lessons
The Ponca City YMCA is now taking enrollment for sessions 4, 5 and 6 swimming
lessons, according to Deena Marazas, aquatic director. Morning, noon and
evening classes are being offered to suit one's schedule.
Session four runs July 8-19; session five is July 22 through Aug. 2; and
session six is Aug. 5-16. All sessions run for two weeks and classes are
45 minutes in duration.
The Parent and Tot class is for children six months to three years. Parents
and tots will be exposed to water adjustment activities; experience supported
movement and other basic skills, such as blowing bubbles, kicking, and jumping
into the pool; and be introduced to age appropriate water safety skills.
Skippers, for children ages three to five, does not require parents to be
in the water with the child. It gives the child a chance to play with others
in a supervised atmosphere. The class also teaches children basic skills
in body awareness, independence, swimming, and water safety.
Polliwog is for the beginning swimmers. No previous lessons are necessary.
Basic swimming skills taught include introduction front/back float, front/back
glide, flutter kick, crawl stroke and safety skills. According to Marazas,
it is perfect for the child who may be fearful of the water.
Prerequisites for the Guppy class are for children to have passed a Polliwog
class or be able to swim the width of the pool and to be able to do the
back float. The class works on learning rotary breathing, diving, treading
water, and further development of polliwog skills.
Minnow class prerequisites are successful completion of Guppy class or to
be able to swim one length of the pool using front crawl with good rotary
breathing. This class introduces the back crawl, safety skills, and improvement
of front crawl techniques. Endurance is also a goal of this class.
Prerequisites for the Fish class is successful completion of Minnow class
or to be able to swim two lengths of front crawl and back crawl with good
technique. The class works on perfection of the front/back crawl, survival
floating, and endurance. The breast stroke, dolphin kick, and elementary
backstroke is introduced in the class.
Flying Fish prerequisites are successful completion of Fish class or to
be able to swim four lengths of front/back crawl with correct technique.
The class works on performing the breast stroke, elementary back stroke,
and dolphin kick correctly and efficiently. The class includes introduction
of the butterfly stroke, side stroke, and basic lifesaving techniques.
Shark prerequisites are successful completion of Flying Fish or to be able
to swim six lengths using a variety of strokes, with proper form. The class
works on front start, breast stroke start/turn with underwater stroke/kick,
front flip turn, back open turn, back crawl start and back flip turn, feet
first surface dive, back dive off board.
"Like all YMCA programs, the instructor helps participants develop
skills and confidence in an atmosphere that is fun, safe and perfect for
making new friends," Marazas said. For details, call the YMCA, 765-5417.
Jones Family Holds Reunion
Relatives of the late George Osro Jones and Ollie B. Stotler Jones Thornton
held their reunion June 23 at Sun 'n Fun picnic pavilion near Kaw Lake.
A brief business meeting was held, and it was agreed to hold the reunion
next year on May 25 at the same location.
The opening prayer was given by Marie Beavers. A covered dish luncheon was
shared at noon. The day's activities were recorded on video. The younger
cousins participated in games and the water slide. Others played cards,
visited, took pictures and recalled past occasions.
Prizes were given to Wate Weaver, 18 months, son of John and Laura Weaver
of Ponca City; Ruby Shoaff, 92, the eldest present, of Winfield. Other prizes
were awarded to Amanda Guerrero, Laura Weaver, John Weaver, Jakki Miller,
Marion Weavers, Bob Gray, all of Ponca City; Wanda Jefferson, Verna Peters,
both of Wichita; Dustin Brown and Carol David, both of Blackwell.
Family members from Blackwell attending were Carol Davis, Winifred and Phyllis
Brown, Ray Brown, Brittany Brown, Dustin Brown, Steve, Kari, Shelby and
Joshua Day, Verna and Jerry Peters and Wanda Jefferson, Wichita, and Ruby
Shoaff and Georgia Van Cleve, Winfield, Kan.
Attending from Ponca City were Bob, Becky, Justin and Jared Gray, Sherry
and Amanda Guerrero, John, Laura and Wate Weaver, Jakki and Courtney Miller,
Manda "Jacey" Tull, Velda Readdy, Don Beavers, and Marion and
Marie Beavers.
Friends attending were Don Brown, Rosehill, Kan.; Breanna Miller, Blackwell;
Betty Sandlin, Tulsa; Ashley Dungan and friend, Shidler, and Anthony Lambert
and Amber Allensworth and Jill Love, Ponca City.
Blew-Teeter-Tarr Reunion Held at Lake Ponca Park
The 46th annual Blew-Teeter-Tarr reunion was held June 15 at Lake Ponca
Park, with 23 people present for a covered basket luncheon.
The youngest attending was six-day-old Hannah Blew, named for her great-great-grandmother,
Mary Hannah (Teeter) Blew. Hannah's parents are Brian and Melanie Blew of
Edmond. She is the granddaughter of Jack and Norma Blew, Ponca City, and
a great-granddaughter of former Red Rock residents, the late Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Blew.
Several games were played, with prizes awarded the winners. The business
meeting was conducted by president Johnnie Wright. Letters from some of
the relatives unable to attend were read. Dale Butler was elected president
for 1997. The next reunion will be on the third Saturday in June 1997.
Those in attendance at this year's event were Johnnie and Molly Wright,
Norman; Reba Scherer, Muskogee; Dale and Wanda Butler, Jack and Norma Blew,
Kathy and Charley Blew, Max Stokesberry, Lucille Slater, Marilyn and Buddy
Cloud and granddaughter Kylee Fowler, all of Ponca City.
Also Betty and Jack Alley, Oceanside, Calif.; Vernon and Nancy Davault,
Okemah; Brian and Melanie Blew and daughter Hannah, Edmond; Jeff Davault,
Noble, Okla., and Sarah Blew, Stillwater.
RELIGION
Hartford Avenue C of C Announces VBS
The Hartford Avenue Church of Christ announces plans for Vacation Bible
School with the theme this year "Joshua, A Man of Courage." Children
will learn about an exciting time in Israel's history, as that nation finally
crosses into the "Promised Land."
Departing from traditional VBS format, the Hartford Avenue members will
introduce a program that will be both exciting and educational. Each evening
a "living Bible story" will be presented in the auditorium by
members of the congregation. The drama will be followed by fun-filled centers
for children three year through the sixth grade.
As a special feature, a "time tunnel" is being constructed that
will transport children and their parents back to the Jericho Marketplace.
Gayle Smithson, VBS director, said "Our version of Jericho will feature
27 shops and learning centers. The Jericho Marketplace will give families
an opportunity to experience the culture first-hand by featuring common
things for the time and place. Hours of research are reflected in the 'shop
presentations' by the marketplace proprietors. Since we think that learning
should have an element of fun, our shops will be presented with a sense
of humor. Some of the marketplace shops will include the 'Milk and Honey
Bakers,' 'Thorns and Thistles Flowery,' and 'Jezebel's Jewelry.' Street
musicians will roam the streets of Jericho while the Jericho soldiers will
be on the lookout for Israelite spies. For those aspiring to be soldiers,
'The Canaanite Soldier Training Camp' will be looking for a few good men.
The Jericho Marketplace will also feature an 'Oasis' surrounded by palms.
When the 'time travelers' borrow clothes from the 'Veils and Tunics Shop,'
a photographer will be on hand to take pictures."
The Vacation Bible School dates are July 14-18, with the following schedule:
Sunday, July 14, 6 p.m. - VBS kick-off for children and parents; a trip
to Jericho;
Monday and Tuesday, July 15-16, 7 to 8:45 p.m., For children ages 3 years
to sixth grade;
Wednesday, July 17, 7 to 8:45 p.m., For children and parents; drama presentation
and a trip to Jericho;
Thursday, July 18, 7 to 8:45 p.m., For children 3 years to sixth grade.
Children need to be enrolled by their parents. Please call the Hartford
Avenue church office at 765-3610 for more information. The church is located
at the corner of Hartford Avenue and Joe Street.
Pastor's Notes
What do you see?
Every morning begins for most of us with a look into the mirror. We know
that with a little attention to the teeth, the face, the hair, etc. we can
leave our home and go into the world without "scaring the horses."
But missed opportunities, mistakes we have made, and perhaps a grim vision
of "what might have been" reflect back to us when we really look
at ourselves. Christians know- though we too often act as though we don't
- that we are created in God's image, and that means that we reflect God
within us and outwardly to our neighbors.
The Christian gospel reaches far back into its Hebrew roots and proclaims
a Redeemer who knows us as we are; who loves us as we are; and who forever
draws, compels, nudges us to reflect God's image as we share in the redeeming
work of the Lord whom we serve.
What do we see when we really look at ourselves - and what do others see
when they look at us? If God is not seen in the world around us, can it
be that we have clouded or covered his reflection in our lives? To know
God in Christ and to make him known by word and deed: that is the great
joy and high calling that you and I share.
The Rev. Ken Armstrong, rector
Grace Episcopal Church
Missionaries To Visit Ponca City Church Monday
Hap Prough, pastor at Eastern Heights Christian Church, has been in Dallas
this week attending the North American Christian Church Convention, and
will be on hand at the church to bring the sermon at the Sunday morning
worship service. The church is located three miles east of the Pioneer Woman
on Lake Road.
Prough was accompanied at the convention by David and Norma Morse and their
three sons, Kevin, Ian and Michael. The Morse family are missionaries to
Thailand.
Prough regularly takes a display for a booth at the convention, showing
how a small church can maintain missions, as Eastern Heights does in South
Africa and Thailand.
The North American Christian Convention is attended by interested persons
from eight thousand independent Christian churches throughout North America.
The Morse family will be in Ponca City again on Monday, July 8, for a final
day, and Mrs. Morse will be feted at a 10 a.m. brunch in Fellowship Hall,
hosted by the women of the church.
First Lutherans Welcome Handbell Choir
The Allegro Youth Handbell Choir of Trinity Lutheran Church of Roselle,
Ill., will present a concert at First Lutheran Church on Tuesday, July 9,
at 7:30 p.m., it was announced today.
This nationally recognized group of young performers tours each summer under
the direction of Amy Moeller.
Pastor Paul Volz said, "Ponca City is fortunate enough to be included
in their itinerary this year. The choir has 27 members and will be joy to
watch, as well as to hear. The community is invited to join the members
of First Lutheran in welcoming this fine choir to Ponca City.
Grace Church Announces Special Service
On Sunday morning, July 7, the surviving members of the Rev. Thomas Moehle's
family will be at Grace Episcopal Church for the 9:30 a.m. service, it was
announced by Fr. Ken Armstrong, rector.
Fr. Moehle was rector of Grace Episcopal Church for over 30 years, and was
rector at the time the current church facility was erected at Thirteenth
and Grand.
The service Sunday will include baptism of Loren Nichole Simmons. (Fr. Moehle's
great-granddaughter) and a memorial for Thomas O. Moehle, Jr., oldest son
of the late Fr. Moehle.
Fr. Armstrong announced the Service of Holy Eucharist will be held each
Sunday during the month of July at 9:30 a.m. Visitors are always welcome.
Ministerial Alliance Schedules July 11 Meeting
The Ponca City Ministerial Alliance will be meeting on Thursday, July 11
at noon in Conference Room B at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
Guest speaker is Judge D.W. Boyd, District Judge for Kay and Noble Counties.
He will be addressing various societal issues and problems encountered "on
the bench".
All pastors and ministers of the Ponca City area are invited and encouraged
to attend these monthly meeting, President Bob Innis urged.
Prince of Peace Lutherans Honor Baldwin Family
The members of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church are extending best wishes
to the Mike Baldwin Family as they leave Ponca City.
The church will be saying "good-by" to Mike, Rose, Patrick, Stephanie
and Gideon at the end of July as they are being transferred to Lake Charles,
La. Mike and Rose have always been valuable assets to the church family,
it was reported - Mike as a deacon, Rose serving on the Board of Education
and the Tabatha Circle, both singing in the choir, and volunteering on various
committees and doing all these things willingly and lovingly, according
to the pastor.
The church folks wish to send them on their way with God's blessing to their
new job and new beginnings in Lake Charles.
Good Shepherd Lutherans to Observe Anniversary
Pastor David Kuchta's sermon for Sunday, July 7, will be "Wanted: Dead
and Alive", based on Romans 6:1-6.
The congregation will be celebrating the first anniversary of Good Shepherd'
s first worship service on July 2, 1995.
In honor of this special date, the congregation will meet together for pizza
at Pizza Hut at 6 p.m. on Sunday evening and then have a Service of Thanksgiving
at 8 p.m. at the Bill Piel home, 10 Sandy Park Lane. This is the home GSLC
folks held their first service one year ago on July 2.
All friends of the church are cordially invited to attend this special service.
Ponca Indian UMC Plans Bible School
The Ponca Indian United Methodist Church will hold Bible School July 8 through
12 with classes each day from 9:30 until noon.
Theme of the week's special program will be "Come Follow Jesus"
with classes available for four year olds through sixth graders.
For more information, call 765-4744.
Grace Episcopal Plans Vacation Bible School
Grace Episcopal Church is planning their annual Vacation Bible School for
children four years old through sixth grade July 15-19, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Theme for this year is "Friendship Adventures with Jesus" with
a lot of fun planned and a light supper at 5:30 each evening.
A Friendship Adventure Hot Dog Feast is planned for the last night of the
school.
Registration is $6 and includes T-shirt. The children may bring items to
be collected and donated to the Child Development Center and an offering
will be taken to be sent to the First Missionary Baptist Church, Enid to
purchase Sunday school supplies.
Sylvia Verhoven will direct the school and Deb Evans will be in charge of
the meals.
First Methodists Mark Calendars for Golf Scramble
First Methodists are marking their calendars for July 14 and their Annual
FUMC Golf Scramble following by the Annual Church picnic.
The fun will begin with a golf scramble at Lew Wentz Memorial Golf Course
- a 4-man team best ball format, with prizes and awards for the top three
finishers.
EDUCATION
New Career Opens for Shidler Man at PTC
Kenneth Dillow, Shidler, had been working with his uncles, cousins and father
at Phillips Petroleum Company for 20 years. He worked long hour days and
often got called out on cold rainy nights to come back to work at a minute's
notice.
Dillow never worried about job security. He remembers his boss saying, "Oh,
you will be here until retirement!"
One day, he heard the now-all-to-familiar phrase of "We no longer need
your services here anymore."
Dillow had not been in school for 26 years and did not get the opportunity
to finish high school because his dad was very ill and he had to help support
his family. He didn't have any special skills or training. He was very uncertain
about his future. He went to the unemployment office where he filled out
a stack of paper work and waited.
After some encouragement from his wife, Dillow found himself filling out
a few more papers and taking a series of tests at Pioneer Technology Center.
He was surprised when he received his results showing that his strong areas
were in machine tools. "I always though it would be neat to work in
machine tools, I just didn't know I had the knowledge," he said.
He was a little scared when he enrolled in the Machine Tools program at
PTC. He hadn't been in the classroom for a long time, but after a few minor
adjustments and getting into school life, Dillow was making Bs or better.
The machine tools program teaches students the theory and operation of the
latest technological manufacturing equipment. Students learn to operate
lathes, milling machines, drilling machines and grinders. Dillow said, "This
program has helped me for employment and even taught me what some of my
own tools were at home."
He feels that a very uncertain change has turned out to be a positive change
in his life. "PTC has some wonderful teachers; they have taken time
out to help me. The instructor, Steve Ketchum and Dr. Sally Downey have
really encouraged me throughout my first year and I am looking forward to
returning this fall."
To learn more about the machine tools program at Pioneer Tech, call 762-8336.
DEATHS
Mary E. Brownfield
Mary E. Brownfield, lifelong Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, July 3,
1996, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 71.
The funeral will be held graveside at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Ponca City
IOOF Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Majors, pastor of Community Christian
Church officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial
Chapel.
Mary (Miller) Brownfield was born June 24, 1925, in Ponca City, the daughter
of William M. and Evatus Bessie (Kelly) Miller. She attended Ponca City
public schools.
On Jan. 1, 1942, she was married to John William Brownfield in Perry and
the coupled established their home in Ponca City. Mrs. Brownfield was a
homemaker and a member of the Community Christian Church and the DAV. She
enjoyed gardening, cooking, camping, fishing, playing Bingo and playing
piano.
Survivors include two sons, John M. of Burbank and Kelly of Ponca City;
two daughters, Lesa Brownfield of Ponca City and Lenna Rice of Kansas City,
Mo.; one sister, Vera Jean Officer of Ponca City; seven grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in
death by her husband on March 25, 1994; three sisters, Leona Mendenhall,
Eulaile Lovelace and Grace Harney; and one brother William K. Miller.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Brownfield's name to Community
Christian Church, John and Mary Brownfield Memorial, 2109 West Grand, Ponca
City, OK 74601.
The family will be a 1001 Shady Place.
Ira Paul Vinson Sr.
Ira Paul Vinson Sr., Ponca City resident, died July 3, 1996, in Oklahoma
City. He was 80.
A memorial service is set for 10 a.m. Monday at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel
in Oklahoma City.
Ira Paul Vinson Sr. was born June 11, 1916, in Durant, the son of Norman
and Mae Vinson. He served as an instrument specialist in the U.S. Air Corps
during World War II and had worked on the "Enola Gay." After his
discharge he owned and operated Vinson Jewelers in Muskogee for many years
prior to his retirement. After retirement he moved to Mustang, then to Ponca
City two years ago.
Vinson was very active in various civic organizations and other groups including
the Genealogical Society, Mensa Inc., Lions Club, Watch Makers Institute,
Dunn and Bradstreet, American Legion, Elks Club, and Moose Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Juanita, of Ponca City; one son, Lew Frank of
Mount Ida, Ark.; one daughter, Shirley Ann Thomas of Ponca City; one brother,
Earl; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by a son, Ira Paul Jr.; his parents; one sister and one brother.
Howard Lee Theilen
LAMONT - Howard Lee Theilen, former Ponca City resident, died at his home
in Lamont, Thursday, July 4, 1996, after a 7-year battle with Lou Gehrig's
disease. He was 54.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Trinity Lutheran Church
in Blackwell with the Rev. Dan Bohn officiating. Burial will be in the Lamont
Cemetery under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home.
Howard Lee Theilen was born Aug. 29, 1941, in Ponca City, the son of Henry
and Zeda (Beckendorf) Theilen. He later moved with his family to a farm
near Lahoma, where he attended schools and graduated as Valedictorian of
Lahoma High School in 1959. At Oklahoma State University he was on the Dean's
Honor Roll and a member of the Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society and Pi Mu Epsilon
Math Honor Fraternity. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in math education
and general science. Theilen completed additional studies at San Jacinto
Junior College in Houston, Texas, and at Northwestern Oklahoma State University
at Alva.
He was married to Lynda Powell of Houston, Texas on April 9, 1966, and the
couple had recently celebrated 30 years of marriage. During his 26 year
teaching and coaching career in various Oklahoma and Texas schools Theilen
taught math, and coached baseball, boys and girls basketball, volleyball
and track. He was also involved in farming and ranching activities. Schools
where he taught and coached included Pasadena, Texas, Bartlesville, Jet-Nash
School District, Braman, Pond Creek-Hunter School District and Deer Creek-Lamont
Public Schools.
Theilen had coached the North Country All-Star Classic basketball game at
Northern Oklahoma College; served as speaker and demonstrator at the Central
District Basketball Clinic at Choctaw High School; led four teams to the
state tournaments; and led his 1973 girl's basketball team to a state championship.
He had received the Coach's Achievement Award for the Class B State Championship
in 1973; Coach's Achievement Award for state runner-up in girl's basketball
in Class A in 1974; coached the Northwest All-Star Girl's Basketball game
in Alva in May 1985; inducted into the Oklahoma High School Girl's Basketball
Coaches' Association Hall of Fame in May 1990; and was selected as Teacher
of the Year by the Pond Creek-Hunter Classroom Teacher's Association in
1994. On Sept. 24, 1994, he was presented the Education Appreciation Day
award by OSU College of Education and Athletic Department.
Theilen had served as president and secretary of the Cherokee Strip Conference
Coaches' Association; served as elder, secretary of the congregation, Sunday
School teacher and member of the Lutheran Layman's League at Trinity Lutheran
Church of Blackwell; and was a past member of the Lamont Lions Club.
Survivors include his wife Lynda of Lamont; three brothers, H.H. of Enid,
Hershal of Houston, Texas, and Harvey of Marshall; and his mother Zeda Theilen
of Lamont. He was preceded in death by his father.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Theilen's name to Muscular Dystrophy
Association, ALS Association, Lamont Lions Club, Deer Creek Lions Club,
Lamont Fire Department, or Deer Creek Fire Department, c/o Roberts Funeral
Home, 120 West Padon, Blackwell, OK 74631.
Yule Jones Sr.
Yule "Bill" Jones Sr., Ponca City resident, died Monday, July
1, 1996, at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kan. He was 74.
The funeral will be Monday at 2 p.m., in the St. John's Baptist Church in
Ponca City with the Rev. W.O. Reed presiding. Burial will follow at the
Ponca City IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.
Bill Jones was born May 5, 1923 in Abilene, Kan., the son of William and
Blanche (Patterson) Jones. He grew up in Great Bend, Kan., and attended
school there. He later moved to Winfield, Kan., where he worked for the
Newton Memorial Hospital for over 36 years.
He and Jimmie Ruth Harris were married on Aug. 31, 1985. The couple made
their home in Arkansas City. Following his retirement in 1985 he worked
as a custodian until 1994. In September 1995, the couple moved to Ponca
City. Jones enjoyed throwing horseshoes, sports and spending time with his
grandchildren. In his younger days, he was active in harness horse racing.
Surviving are his wife, Jimmie, of the home; four sons, Yule Jr., of Winfield,
Kan., Vernon of Las Vegas, Nev., and Michael and Leslie, both of Ponca City;
a daughter, Yuleen Jones of Ponca City; ten step-children; Dillard Harris
and Theresa Roland, both of Phoenix, Ariz., Ricky Harris and Cleophus Harris,
both of Topeka, Kan., Mary Kay Shaw, Patricia Ann Chandler, Edith Lockett
and Jerry Harris, all of Ponca City, Brent Veasey and Trent Veasey, both
of San Diego, Calif.; brothers and sisters; Blanche Robertson, Willie Jr.,
and Marcella, of Great Bend, Kan., Donald, Rudolph and Vernon, all of Albuquerque,
N.M., Lauren of Denver, Colo.; 39 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, his parents, and two sisters.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation,
Heart Research, 825 N.E. Thirteenth Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104.
The family will be at the home, 1421 South Sixth Street.
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