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From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Sunday, July 7,1996

LOCAL
Ponca City Swelters With 116
Filing For Office Begins Monday
Wayne Leven Makes Plan To Run for Commissioner
Marion VanHoesen Plans To Run for County Sheriff
Glenda Emerson Intends To Run for Court Clerk
Street Repairs Begin Monday At Intersection
Special Entertainment Coming For Fall Women's Conference
Public Hearing Slated Monday
Golf Tourney Benefits Hospice Of Ponca City Set for July 19
Discussion on Bids for Bond Sale Scheduled by PC School Board
B.J. Huston's Summer Includes Concert Tour Of Italy During August
County Health Officials Plan 'Parent' Session
Wednesday's Brown Bag Lunch Features Storyteller
'Spirit of Vaudeville' Returning to Poncan
Helpline Training Classes Begin Monday Night
Blackwell Health Building Matter On County Agenda

NEWS BRIEFS

NEARLY NEWS

CITY CALENDAR

DEATHS
Edith Keel McMurry
Valletta Lucas King
Cora Emma Harvey
Estella B. Moore

FAMILY LIVING
50th Anniversary Celebrated
Engagement Is Announced
July Vows To Unite Couple
Pioneer Quilt Guild Welcomes New Members
Golf Tournament Honors Essie Northcutt on 100th
Huddlestons Wed 50 Years
Kornblits Observe Anniversary
Daughters of Colonists Install Slate of Officers
Tonkawa DAR To Sponsor Genealogical Workshop
Magnet Program Highlights TOPS Meeting Monday

HAPPENINGS

SPORTS
Enid Trips Legion
GOLF NOTES

LOCAL
Ponca City Swelters With 116

From Staff and AP Reports
July is only a week old, but it has brought record-breaking heat that is forcing Oklahomans across the state to scramble for cool shelter and ice cream breaks.
Saturday was really a record-shattering day. In Ponca City alone, the temperature hit 116 degrees, breaking an old record of 105 set in 1954. Friday's Ponca City mark was 111, and that also broke a 1954 record of 104.
''Everybody's just washed out. It drains people. It's hard on people looking for jobs. It's really hard to get out there and pound the pavement,'' said Ruth Wynne, director of the Jesus House in Oklahoma City.
The homeless shelter does not have air conditioning and fans have been on full blast this week, often with people firmly parked in front of the cool air.
''It's better than being out in the sun. Everybody's just kind of making do. We keep ice water in the hall and Gatorade sometimes,'' she said.
On Friday, temperatures in Oklahoma City warmed to 108 degrees, the hottest day since 1986 when highs reached 106 in July.
On Saturday, temperatures warmed to 110 degrees, breaking the previous record of 105 set back in 1953 and the hottest July temperature in Oklahoma City since records began in 1891. The previous July record of 109 degrees occurred in 1936 and again in 1986.
Temperatures have been scorching hot all week across the state with Freedom being the hot spot three days in a row. On Friday, temperatures in the northwest Oklahoma town reached 113. Cherokee and Red Rock were at 112 degrees and Buffalo and Medford had 111.
Dennis Noble, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said he can't really explain the heat, but the drought that has plagued the state and drained crops only enhances it.

Filing For Office Begins Monday

By MICHELE JEAN
News Staff Writer
NEWKIRK - Individuals who are interested in running for office in the upcoming November election will have the opportunity to officially file their candidacy declaration beginning Monday at 8 a.m.
Candidates for state offices file with the secretary of the State of Oklahoma Election Board and candidates for county offices file with the Secretary of the County Election Board.
Filing dates begin July 8 and run through July 10 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The primary election will be Aug. 27 and any primary run-offs needed will be held Sept. 17. The general election, including the Presidential election will be held Nov. 5.
When filing for candidacy, the applicant must pay a $200 filing fee for county office, state representative and state senator positions. Those interested in running for the position of Corporation Commissioner must pay a $500 filing fee. U.S. Representative hopefuls must pay a $750 filing fee and U.S. Senator candidates must pay a $1,000 filing fee. The fee must be paid in cashiers check, money order from a financial institution or a certified check.
Kay County offices up for election this year include: County Treasurer, currently held by Radena Eisenhauer; Court Clerk, currently held by Glenda Coussens Emerson; County Clerk, currently occupied by Pam Goodno; County Sheriff, currently occupied by Marion VanHoesen and County Commissioner, District No. 2, currently held by Wayne Leven.
State offices up for election this year include: one U.S. Senate seat, now occupied by Senator Jim Inhofe for District No. 5, all six U.S. House of Representative seats, including Representative Ernest Istook for District No. 5, one Corporation Commission seat, now occupied by Ed Apple, all 101 State House of Representative seats, including District No. 37, now occupied by Jim Holt, who will be retiring at the end of his term, and District No. 38, now occupied by Jim Reese. Only 24 senate seats will be up for election this year, and those seats will be limited to the odd numbers districts only. Kay County has Districts No. 10 and 20, therefore, no State Senator from this area will be up for election.
In addition, several appellate court judges will be on the ballot. These judgeships are not elected positions, and the question on the ballot will only ask if the voter approves the judge retaining his or her judgeship with a yes or no vote.
Those judges up for approval include three Justices of the Oklahoma Supreme Court, two Justices of the Court of Criminal Appeals and five Justices of the Court of Appeals.
For more information about Kay County offices and the declaration of candidacy procedure for county positions, contact Carol Stafford at the Kay County Election Board Office at (405) 362-2130. For further information about State offices and the declaration for candidacy procedure for State positions, call (405) 521-2391.

Wayne Leven Makes Plan To Run for Commissioner

County Commissioner, Wayne Leven, announces his intention to seek reelection for his third term as District No. 2 County Commissioner.
Elected as a democrat in 1989, Leven was the youngest County Commissioner in Kay County history. For over seven years, Leven has been a full time County Commissioner, devoted to serving the people of his district.
During his tenure, Leven has served as Chairman of the Board of Kay County Commissioner. The Board serves as governing body for county government of Kay County. Responsibilities include reviewing and approving annual budgets for all county government offices, as well as overseeing the maintenance and operation of the County courthouse and county jail.
Leven has worked with county, state and federal agencies to improve many of the county's unpaved roads, started cost share projects with the soil conservation district and organized two volunteer fire departments. Through the utilization of the federal bridge replacement program, Leven has built four Oklahoma Department of Transportation certified bridges in his district.
In addition, Leven has resurfaced all but one-and-a half miles of the paved roads and worked to maintain the unpaved portions of his district.
Leven is a third generation resident of Kay County. He is a graduate of Newkirk High School and Northern Oklahoma College. After graduation, Leven entered the construction business and before his election 1989, he was half owner and operator of his own construction company.
Wayne and his wife, Tammy reside on the family farm southwest of Newkirk with their three children, Tanya, Vance and David. Wayne and Tammy are members of the St. Francis Catholic Church in Newkirk.
Leven states, "As your elected representative, I will continue to honestly and fairly represent your interest in a strong and responsible county government."

Marion VanHoesen Plans To Run for County Sheriff

Marion "Van" VanHoesen, Kay County Sheriff is announcing his candidacy for a second term as Sheriff.
VanHoesen, having 30 years of law enforcement work behind him, feels a strong dedication to Kay County citizens. He states that his job the past eight years in the Sheriff's office has been very successful with the help of many Kay County citizens and other law enforcement agencies.
Van, a Republican candidate, retired from the Ponca City Police Department after 22 years and is a certified peace officer by the state of Oklahoma. He attends schools and meetings to keep on top of the many changes constantly being made. At the present time, VanHoesen is a member and a past president of Northern Oklahoma and Southern Kansas Peace Officers Association. He currently holds membership with the National Sheriff's Association, Oklahoma Sheriff's Association, Oklahoma Sheriff's and Peace Officers Association, American Corrections Association and County Officers and Deputies Association. Van is a life time member of the Ponca City Fraternal Order of Police.
VanHoesen attributes much of the success in the Sheriff's department to the hard work and dedication of deputies, jailers, other employees, and the Kay County Sheriffs Reserve who volunteer many hours of service. The Sheriff's staff includes an undersheriff, nine field deputies, one civil deputy, two secretaries, 14 full-time jailers and several part time jailers. Van gives special credit to the citizens who come forth with valuable information to help solve crimes and report what they have seen. It is important to VanHoesen to keep his deputies in the county, serving the public, so he has taken some responsibility for transporting prisoners from Kay County to other detention centers in Oklahoma as well as out of state.
Van emphasizes that his door is open to the community and phone calls from concerned citizens are always welcome.
VanHoesen and his wife Fran live in Ponca City and are the parents of three married children, Mike of Ponca City, Les of Wichita and Shanna Branscum of Ponca City. Van and his wife have four grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. The VanHoesens are long time members of Sunset Baptist Church and enjoy little league, junior baseball and camping in their spare time.

Glenda Emerson Intends To Run for Court Clerk

Kay County Court Clerk, Glenda Coussens Emerson is please to announce her intentions to seek another term in office. Coussens Emerson, a republican, was first elected in 1984, after serving the office as Deputy Court Clerk for five years.
"In 1984, I ran for office because I was driven by a cause - to provide complete, confident and courteous service to the district. The decision to run for a fourth term was an easy one. I believe my experience and expertise is paying off for the citizens of Kay County. The position of Court Clerk is both demanding and rewarding. It requires a thorough knowledge, skill, experience, dedication and direction. I feel fortunate to possess and have successfully demonstrated these qualifications. I am very proud of my performance as your District Court Clerk and for the quality service for which my staff and I are recognized. As your Court Clerk, I remain committed to quality leadership and responsible, progressive representation that each citizen expects and deserves."
The Court Clerk employs a staff of 15, the same number she started with in 1984. With offices in Ponca City, Blackwell, and Newkirk, the Court Clerk's office is responsible for maintaining District Court records in accordance with law and court rules which requires specialized knowledge and experience. Work involves the overall management of civil, divorce, small claims, criminal, traffic, probate, guardianship, mental health, and juvenile cases, licensing, bonding, coordination of juror selection and all other functions of the District Court.
Coussens Emerson's knowledge and experience has led her to serve an appointment on the executive board of the Oklahoma State Court Clerk's Association. This board molds future legislation and procedures for Court Clerks' offices statewide. She has also served in every official capacity of the Northwest District County Officers Association, as well as numerous offices and terms within the Republican party.
Glenda has earned the reputation of being a hard worker, working always in the best interest of Kay County and its citizens, ever striving to make tomorrow better, innovative and progressive. "My commitment is not limited to my specific office; it is a sincere pledge to promote harmony and to strive to create good, sound county government. I believe county officers should be a team, working together, always in the best interest of Kay County and its citizens."
Glenda and her husband, Curt, reside in Blackwell and are the parents of four children: Eric, Gina, Lance and his wife Amber and Jacque. Glenda and her family are members of the First Baptist Church in Blackwell.

Street Repairs Begin Monday At Intersection

Motorists normally using the intersection at Fourteenth Street and East Hartford Avenue may wish to avoid the area early Monday as some street repairs will begin at approximately 7 a.m.
Corky Gammon, superintendent of the Street Division of Public Works, said "we'll begin the work on the east part of the intersection and there will be some one-lane usage."
Gammon said there will be one-lane usage only on the eastbound lane, and that the westbound traffic will be cut to one lane, with no left turn from the east side of the intersection.

Special Entertainment Coming For Fall Women's Conference

By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
"Seasons of A Woman's Life" is the theme of the upcoming Conference for Women to be held in Ponca City this fall. Special entertainment for the women's conference will be presented by well-known gospel writer and singer, Betty Sullivan, Norman.
Mrs. Sullivan has had unique success with large church audiences, in her television appearances, as well as with small civic gatherings and with numerous recordings. She writes and creates most of her own gospel music and her poetry is found in several volumes.
"I cannot imagine a group gathered to worship Jesus Christ that would not receive a wonderful blessing from Betty's presence," says James Faulconer, professor of Music at the University of Oklahoma.
Betty and husband Jim are the parents of eight children who have traveled as "The Singing Sullivans" for years doing Christian concerts from Memphis to Mexico. The children are now scattered across the USA, busy with interesting lives of their own, but the Sullivan ministry still continues - thanks to Betty's influence - in many forms from Los Angeles to New York.
Last Christmas the eight (now grown) Sullivan children all returned home for Christmas and performed once again as the "Singing Sullivans" at a special benefit concert. Funds were donated to the Women's Resource Center of Norman, which provides counseling, support and care for abused and battered women and children. The success of the concert formulated plans for an annual event.
In a conference where she recently performed, the Rev. John Welch, pastor of First United Methodist Church of Altus, said "Betty's day with us was one of the most inspirational days I can remember. The warmth of her spirit and her beautiful voice brought us close to God."
For more information about tickets to the Women's Conference, to be held Oct. 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., call Ponca City First Baptist Church (405) 765-4427.

Public Hearing Slated Monday

A public hearing will be held during the Ponca City Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday concerning the rezoning of property in the Bluffdale Addition. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
Developer Charles Casey submitted an application to the Planning Department requesting all of Lots 1-10, Block 2, Bluffdale Addition be rezoned from R-2C Condominium Residential Dwelling District to R-3, Multi Family Residential Dwelling District.
Casey wants to construct a 4,800 square foot Community Shelter Home. The home will connect into existing sewer and water lines.
The City Planner recommends approval of the Rezoning application with the following requirements:
- Final drainage and detention plans with calculations be approved by the City Engineer.
- Four feet wide sidewalks be constructed with handicap ramps on the east side and the south side of the development.
- Fire hydrants be located on the southeast corner of the site. The installation of the fire hydrant be inspected and approved by the Fire Marshal.
- Dumpster location be approved by the Public Works Director.

Golf Tourney Benefits Hospice Of Ponca City Set for July 19

"I can't remember a time when my parents didn't play golf," says Lori Ellis, daughter of Georgia and Lloyd Foster. "When I was growing up we even lived on the Country Club golf course."
Mr. and Mrs. Foster are the special honorees this year of The Memorial Golf Tournament benefiting Hospice of Ponca City. Ellis was pleased her parents were chosen this year because of their love of golf and because of their appreciation for Hospice care. Mrs. Foster was cared for by Hospice and died in November 1993. Mr. Foster actively participated in the Hospice bereavement program; he died in October 1994.
The Hospice golf tournament will be held July 19, at Lew Wentz golf course. The money raised goes to Hospice and is used to fund care for those not covered by insurance, as well as for the extensive bereavement program. This is the third year for the tournament which is organized by the family of Mike Murphy, who was also a Hospice patient. Mr. Murphy was honored the first year, and Bud Creveling the second.
Hole sponsors are needed for the tournament. Sponsors may select whatever hole they wish - most holes are dedicated in memory of a loved one.
The tournament allows players to pick a partner with no regard to handicap. Two-player teams play 18 holes in a scramble format, shotgun start, and then submit scorecards for a blind draw, to form a foursome. Low ball per hole will count as the team score. Entry fees include greens fees, cart rental, refreshments on the course and lunch at Wentz Camp Mess Hall, as well as prizes for winners of the tournament.
Bowker Auto Mall will award prizes for holes-in-one at five different holes. One of the prizes available is a 1997 Buick LeSabre. Other prizes include a four-day golf vacation at Sandestin Becah Hilton in Destin, Fla.; two business-class tickets on Lufthansa to anywhere in Germany; three-day golf vacation for two at Kiawah Island Resort in South Carolina, and a set of Maxfly VHL oversized irons.
"I don't know how my mom and dad would have made it through mom's illness without Hospice," says Ellis. "I'm pleased to help raise money for Hospice by working on the golf tournament." Ellis remembers many golf stories associated with her parents. Every Sunday they played as part of the Sunday Bunch at the Country Club. Mrs. Foster was in charge of the junior golf program for nearly 10 years.
Lori's favorite golf remembrance, however, is when her dad made his only hole-in-one. "It was just after Christmas in 1976, and very cold; but Dad played anyway. He made the hole-in-one because it bounced off the iced-over pond and bounced into the hole!" Ellis said her dad was so happy that day that her brother suggested to her that this was the day to ask for anything she wanted. Because of Lloyd's hole-in-one, Lori got a dog!
Ellis also remembers her dad playing in a tournament with Bill Eichor. They won in Ponca City, and then went to Las Vegas, where they won, and then Hawaii where they won. They were supposed to then play at St. Andrew's in Scotland, but the tournament sponsors pulled out. "Dad would have loved to play at St. Andrew's," says Ellis.
Anyone interested in sponsoring a hole or playing in the golf tournament should call Larry Murphy, 767-1502; Bill Murphy, 762-3363, or the Hospice office, 762-9102.

Discussion on Bids for Bond Sale Scheduled by PC School Board

By GRETCHEN KELLE
News Staff Writer
The Ponca City Board of Education will discuss the bids to be received at the bond sale and make a motion to award the building bonds to the successful purchaser during the Monday meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building.
The board will also consider a resolution authorizing the issuance of the $3 million building bonds, series 1996 voted on in the last bond issue, to prescribe the form of bonds, provide registration of, and provide levy of annual tax for the payment of principal and interest on the same, as well as fixing other details. It will also consider a resolution authorizing execution of no arbitrage certificate and designating bonds as "qualified tax exempt obligations." Marshall Hawkins and John Banks will answer the board's questions.
A vote on whether to approve the annual resolution to establish the rate of interest to be paid on nonpayable warrants for the 1996-97 school year in the event of insufficient funding is also on the agenda. The board is required by statutes to fix the rate of interest not to exceed ten percent per annum on nonpayable warrants.
Renewal of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program agreement with the Ponca City Police Department is also on the agenda. Cost of the program remains at $15,000.
The board will also vote on whether to approve a resolution to invest funds for the 1996-97 school year.
An agreement with the Kay County Health Department to provide support to the Ponca City public school's new alternative education program for recent and expectant mothers is also on the agenda. This agreement would allow the health department to provide child and maternal health education and prevention services to the school. These services may be provided through group presentation or individual counseling or treatment. All medical records would remain the property of the school and the confidentiality of the records would be the school's responsibility.
Dr. Don Sjoberg, Po-Hi principal, will report on the senior high parking lot problem. A meeting was held with a committee of community members including Jack Chambers, Larry Buck, Mike Lane (traffic engineer), Don Sjoberg, and Jerry Neville (Ponca City police), to determine what can be done about the parking problems associated with off-campus parking last year. Bob Gibson and Melissa Donald (student council representative) were invited but did not attend.
The recommendations that will be made are to continue with the current closed lot policy; to have more negative consequences for students who do not follow policy; be prepared for short term problems such as commitment of staff, higher numbers of short term suspensions at the beginning of the school year; and to increase the number of supervision parking lot personnel to standards of previous years.
Ways to make the policy work while reducing amount of time spent by staff could include developing a different supervision schedule for the parking security officer, utilizing the tag agency for identification of vehicles parked off lot, utilizing school and community service as part of disciplinary measures, and utilizing video surveillance system. These ideas will be discussed with the assistant principals and other staff.
Also on the agenda is a vote on whether to approve allowing employees of the Ponca City Public Schools to become members of the Cherokee Strip Credit Union if they so desire. Howard Sissel and Russell Parker will be on hand to answer board questions.
Votes to renew contract agreements for things including copier lease agreements, trailer rental and property leasing are also on the agenda. The board will also vote on whether to approve a contract with Cope Photography of Tonkawa to take senior and group pictures for the 1996-97 school year.
The board will vote on whether to approve the superintendent's recommendation for a plan of reorganization of central office administration and to appoint the treasurer and clerk positions for the 1996-97 school year.
An executive session to consider and vote on the possible termination, reassignment, resignation and employment of personnel will be considered.
Also on the agenda are the district's financial reports, superintendent's report, consent calendar, and discussion topics including reports on the current bond projects, the summer school HOTS program and a report from Dr. John Scroggins on the division of curriculum and instruction.
The board invites the public to attend meetings and to share their opinions during the public comments section of the meeting.

B.J. Huston's Summer Includes Concert Tour Of Italy During August

By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
B.J. Huston, 1995 Po-Hi graduate, is keeping his vocal chords in tune this summer for special rehearsals and some exciting performances, including a concert tour to Italy in August.
Huston just returned from Boston, Mass., where he was featured with the Furman University Singers of Greenville, S.C., in a special July 4 concert with the Boston Pops Orchestra.
The 4th of July Concert performed in the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade in Boston attracted more than 325,000 persons and was broadcast live on the Arts and Entertainment channel there. At dress rehearsal on July 3, more than 50,000 people were in attendance, he said.
Seventy of the 90 singers in the Furman Singers Chorus made the trip to Boston. Huston flew to Furman University for special vocal rehearsals prior to his trip on to Boston to rehearse with the famous Boston Orchestra.
Between special rehearsals and trips this summer, B.J. is working for his parents Steve and Terry Huston at the Trout Funeral Home in Ponca City and surfing the internet on his computer. He is getting excited about the upcoming tour to Italy and his visit to St. Peters Basilica in Rome.
The young bass became serious about his vocal career after attending Quartz Mountain summer workshops for high school students interested in the arts. In Ponca City he was encouraged by Robert Moore and is now under the tutelage of Dr. Ramon Kyser at Furman, a liberal arts school. While at Po-Hi he was selected to sing with the all-state chorus for two years, and received the State Superintendent's Award for Arts Excellence and other awards.
In addition to singing with the 90-voice Furman Singers choir he is in the 24-voice Furman Chamber Choir. He also participates in the Opera Theatre, where he sang in the "Marriage of Figaro" last year and will be in "Godspell" in the fall. He is a member of the Phi Mu Alpha Fraternity and the Sinfonia Fraternity.
B.J. plans a vocal career in opera after he finishes his quest for a doctor's degree in vocal musical performance.
When asked about the shortage of bass parts in opera he said, "there really aren't as many parts written for bass singers in opera - but then, there aren't that many basses around either. Basses can also sing baritone parts with a fuller, richer tone, so are in demand for a great many of those parts, as well." In addition to his choral singing, B.J. personally practices from 1-2 hours per day, stretching his range and improving his techniques and tone.
B.J. will leave July 26, for Griffin Ga., where he will begin rehearsals with the Furman Singers for the Italian Concert Tour. They rehearse for three days at various intervals before presenting a concert at Sugar Hill, Ga., prior to their departure for Rome on July 29.
In Rome they will sightsee, attend mass at St. Peters Basilica, and present a concert at Santa Prisca On the Aventino, Rome, on Aug. 1. Next they visit Assisi in the central mountain area as they travel to Perugia, where they will be in concert at the Cloister of San Lorenzo Cathedral on Aug. 3.
The next stop will allow the performers to tour Florence museums, chapels, and other sights prior to a concert there at the Santa Maria De Ricci on Aug. 5., then travel on to Venice on Aug. 7. The singers will visit Bologna and Padua along the way. Their final concert will be at St. Stephen's Church in Venice on Aug. 9. A festive dinner will conclude the tour in Milan on Aug. 10, prior to departure for the USA on Aug. 11.

County Health Officials Plan 'Parent' Session

The Kay County Health Department is announcing an upcoming "Winning at Parenting" group which will be held on Tuesdays, July 16, 23 and 30 from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m., meeting at the Child Guidance Center in the Medical Arts Building, 1215 East Hartford in Ponca City.
"Winning at Parenting" is an informative, educational approach to improving your relationship with your child," Sigrid Krause, M.S. and Stacy Thompson, M.S. advised The News.
A variety of topics are discussed including mealtime, discipline, and sibling rivalry.
Krause and Thompson said it is their hope the public will be able to join in this group activity - "We think you will find the material enjoyable and useful."
To enroll please call the Child Guidance Center at 763-0100 to reserve a spot in the class. Enrollment is limited, early sign up is necessary.

Wednesday's Brown Bag Lunch Features Storyteller

Fran Stallings, a professional storyteller from Bartlesville, will present "A Twist in the Tale," third in a series of brown bag lunches hosted by Pioneer Bank and Trust Wednesday. The series, entitled "A Cool Thing to Do in the Hot Summer Sun!" runs weekly through July.
Stallings' presentation will include multicultural stories with surprise endings. She has a repertory of more than 400 stories from around the world, primarily authentic traditional myths, legends, folk tales and fairy tales. Her style is called "storypainting" which includes subtle touches of voice and gesture, dance, and elements of mime.
A professional storyteller since 1978, Stallings is also Artist in Residence for the State Arts Council of Oklahoma; education consultant; freelance author; and singer/songwriter. She recently performed in the OK Mozart Showcase and has worked in school districts throughout the Midwest.
The brown bag lunch series will feature a number of performers and special programs for adults of all ages during the month. Held at Pioneer Bank and Trust , Fourteenth and Highland, from noon to 1 p.m., the programs are free to the public. Anyone interested is encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch, and enjoy the program and drinks provided by Pioneer Bank.

'Spirit of Vaudeville' Returning to Poncan

At 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, when the house lights dim and the foot lights come on, the curtain at the Poncan Theatre will go up on a little piece of history as its stage is once again filled with the "spirit of vaudeville."
When the theater opened in 1927 it was added to the list of available houses in which the stars of the day could be seen and in "Vaudeville Remembered," many of Ponca City's local performers will be bringing their own special light to the stage.
When asked what prompted the production, producer/director T.L. Walker explained that when she was asked about entertainment suggestions for the upcoming conference of the City Managers Association of Oklahoma, she couldn't think of a better way to feature the Poncan Theatre than to recreate the vaudeville magic.
"I wasn't lucky enough to have seen the great performers of that era," says Walker, "but I know people who can bring their memories back to life." W.C. Fields, Mae West, George M. Cohan, Sophie Tucker, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson and Sally Rand will be remembered with performances by Don Menasco, Pam Griffith, Bill Justice, Iris Ballou, Ivery Allen and Karen Rivers.
Magicians of all types provided greater drawing cards in the golden age of vaudeville than at any other time in American history. People knew they were being fooled, but couldn't see how it was being done. That continues to be the universal attraction of magic.
But in the early twentieth century there was even more to it than that. Making animals and people appear and disappear, suspending bodies in mid-air and sawing people in half seemed to defy natural laws, just as science seemed to do in the age of horseless carriages, radios and flying machines, says Walker.
No vaudeville show would be complete without the illusions that mystify the logical mind and this show will be no exception. Holly LaBossiere (Ponca City Library Director) and Marc LaBossiere (Ponca City Finance Department), billed as 'The LaBossieres' will treat the audience to one of magic's most famous illusions.
Another city employee, Jim Sindelar (Ponca City Park and Recreation Director), billed as 'The Great Sindelari' will attempt to bring back memories of vaudeville's most famous magician, Harry Houdini, as he attempts to defy efforts to hold him captive.
"We're very pleased to have the City Managers' conference in Ponca City this year," said Kathy Adams, of the Ponca City Tourism Board. "Conferences like this bring important tourism dollars to our city through lodging and retail sales. The inspiration for the vaudeville show is an added bonus."
All this and more is in store for those who join in the fun at 8:30 p.m., July 10th at the historical Poncan Theatre.
Tickets will be $5.00 at the door, or they can be purchased in advance (before noon on July 10th) or with a Poncan Playing Card for $4. Tickets are available in the City Manager's Office, the Chamber of Commerce or at the Marland Estate Conference Center.

Helpline Training Classes Begin Monday Night

Thinking about being a volunteer? Helpline needs you!
Helpline training classes are scheduled to begin Monday at 7 p.m. in the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce Conference Room.
Trying out a new format in training volunteers, Helpline will offer the basic essential tools and provide inservice training throughout the year. Instead of the usual series of 12 weeks of classes, Helpline will offer two Reflective Listening sessions - one session with Dr. Bill Hamilton on Depression and one session on Crisis Intervention with Dr. Dan Smith.
Pat Hand, Helpline Director, explained the reasoning behind this change - a Helpline volunteer needs to be able to identify feelings over the telephone and listen to the person - this is what is vital in telephone help which is what Helpline has to offer.
Helpline has information available and will refer a caller to agencies and organizations that can help, Hand explained. The volunteer on the phone needs to walk with the caller through problems, explore aspects of the problems and look for the alternatives.
"What makes a good Helpline volunteer is someone who cares about people," Hand explained.
For more information about volunteering, call the Helpline office at 765-5551. There is a $15 fee to cover class materials. Scholarships are available.

Blackwell Health Building Matter On County Agenda

NEWKIRK - The Kay County Commissioners will recess into executive session at 9 a.m. on Monday during their regularly scheduled meeting at the County Courthouse to discuss the possible contamination of the Blackwell Health Department building.
The Commissioners will resume their meeting after executive session topics have been discussed and consider any action pertaining to the Blackwell Health Department building.
Any other business that may properly come before the Board will also be considered.

NEWS BRIEFS

Car Wash - There will be a car wash on July 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Wal-Mart parking lot. Car wash benefits Girl Scout Troop 457.

Regular Board Meeting - The Kaw Housing Authority will have a regular Board meeting on Monday at 10 a.m. in the Housing Authority office at No. 9 Kanza Lane in Newkirk.

Gospel Sing - The nation's largest outdoor gospel sing, Albert E. Brumley Memorial Sundown to Sunup Gospel Sing, is set for the weekend of July 31 through Aug. 3 in Springdale, Ark., in the Parsons Rodeo Arena. For tickets, contact James West, 765-3661.

School for Drop-Outs - High School drop-outs 16-18 years of age may apply for the National Guard Youth Challenge Program to learn work skills, complete a GED, gain college credit hours or train for a vocational education or career. The five-month residential program is located in Pryor and operated by the Oklahoma National Guard. Currently, there is no charge to the family. Call 1-800-656-4111 for more information..

Storyteller at Library - Children's storyteller Fran Stallings will appear at the Ponca City Library on Wednesday. Stallings' "storytelling zoo" includes songs, movement and audience participation. A program for school age children is planned for 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. A session for families and younger children will be held at 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Contact Judy Johnson at 767-0345 for more information.

Street Work - Reconstruction work is scheduled to begin on Irving Street Tuesday. Daytime access to drives will be very difficult, according to Jim Fairbanks, Engineering Department. Parking in the street will not be permitted during the daylight hours.

Weight Loss - A program on weight loss will be given at the Ponca City Library Thursday at 7 p.m. Mary Callison of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center will discuss diet and the appropriate ways to succeed in weight loss. The program is free. For more information, call Julie Rutter at 767-0345.

Larceny - A Ponca City police officer took a report of a stolen purse in the 700 block of North Palm Street at 9:51 a.m. Friday.

Stolen - A call was made to the Ponca City Police Department, from a business in the 100 block of East Detroit Avenue at 11:20 a.m. Friday. An officer investigated the burglary of a stolen stereo.

Accident - A Ponca City police officer took an accident report at South Fourteenth Street and East South Avenue at 1:58 p.m. Friday.

Vandalism - A man in the 400 block of South Lake Street advised the Ponca City Police Department at 2:10 p.m. Friday of vandalism to his vehicle's windshield. An officer took a report.

Theft - A Ponca City police officer investigated a burglary which occurred in the 2000 block of Garden Street at 3:35 p.m. Friday. A cellular phone was reportedly stolen from a vehicle.

Left In Car - A business in the 1100 block of East Prospect Avenue notified the Ponca City Police Department at 5:06 p.m. Friday that a man had been left in a vehicle for quite some time with the windows almost all the way up. Two officers responded and made contacted with the subject's mother. The temperature was 109 degrees at the time the call was received.

Break In - The Ponca City Police Department was notified at 5:30 p.m. Friday that a residence in the 500 block of North Fourth Street was broken into. An officer took a report.

Fire - McCord Fire Department responded and extinguished a fire two miles south of U.S. 60 on Glasgow Road at 5:34 p.m. Friday.

Arrested - A 23-year-old man was arrested on Lake Road from McFadden Cove by a Ponca City police officer at 8:27 p.m. Friday for driving under the influence.

Larceny - A business at North Fourteenth Street and East Bradley Avenue notified the Ponca City Police Department at 10:10 p.m. Friday of a theft from a room. An officer took a report.

Collision - A Ponca City police officer took a report of an accident in the 2600 block of North Fourteenth Street at 10:18 p.m. Friday.

Burglary - A Ponca City police officer took two burglary of auto reports in the 1000 block of North Oak Street at approximately 11 p.m. Friday.

NEARLY NEWS

Whoops! The article on Friday's Religion page had the Morse family missionaries coming to Ponca City a week early. They will not be at Eastern Heights Christian Church on July 8 as stated, but rather on July 15. July 15 is the correct date for the 10 a.m. brunch for the Morse family.

CITY CALENDAR

Items for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon.
Anytime
FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs).
Today
Pioneer Christian Crusaders (Christian Motorcycle Association), Abate Summer Sizzle, Ponca City.
Miniature Air Show, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., concessions available, GOOFS Field, Pecan Road south of Lake Road, free admission.
Monday
Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
Tuesday
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc., Promotion Committee, 7:45 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Kay County Democrats, 7 p.m., Special Guest Speaker Robert Butkin, State Treasurer of Oklahoma, OCAW Hall, 1202 West Ponca Avenue.
Wednesday
Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Ponca City Library Board Room.
Brown Bag Lunch Series, "A Twist in the Tale," Fran Stallings, noon to 1 p.m., Pioneer Bank, Fourteenth Street and Highland Avenue, free admission.
Wednesday-Friday
New Life Baptist Church Choir music workshop. New Life Baptist Church, 301 South Waverly.
Thursday
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc. Retail Committee, 8:30 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Friday
Oklahoma City author Dr. Darryl Fisher, autographing "The Broker," 6-9 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
Saturday
Pioneer Christian Crusaders (Christian Motorcycle Association), Local Chapter Breakfast, 8:30 a.m., Kountry Kitchen, east of bridge on U.S. 60, followed by ride.
Girl Scout Troop 457 Car Wahs, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Wal-Mart Parking Lot.
New Life Baptist Church "Musicale." New Life Baptist Church, 301 South Waverly.
July 13-14
Pioneer Christian Crusaders (Christian Motorcycle Association), Sooner Riders Campout, Fairview.
July 14-18
"Joshua, a Man of Courage" - Vacation Bible School. Three-year-olds through sixth grade. Hartford Avenue Church of Christ. Call 765-3610 for further information.
July 15
United Ostomy Association Inc., Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, Ostomy Support Meeting, 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Conference Room B.
July 16
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc., Promotion Committee, 7:45 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center.
Utilities Advisory Commission, 7 p.m., 1400 North Union Street.
July 17
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc. Design Committee, noon, Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Brown Bag Lunch Series, "The Broad Nibbed Pen," Kelly Cline, noon to 1 p.m., Pioneer Bank, Fourteenth Street and Highland Avenue, Ponca City, free admission.
Children's author Anna Myers, Chandler, autographing 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
Convention and Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Conference Room, Chamber of Commerce.
July 18
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, 6 p.m., Municipal Court Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
July 17-21
Pioneer Christian Crusaders (Christian Motorcycle Association), National Rally, Craig, Colo.
July 18
Ponca City Economic Development Foundation Inc., 7:30 a.m., Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce.
July 19-21
Pioneer Christian Crusaders (Christian Motorcycle Association), Vietnam Vets Rally.
July 20
Bluestem Girl Scout Council Girl Scouts, Bowling in Blackwell, Cardinal Lanes, leave by YMCA bus from Ponca City.
July 20-21
Prairie Round Up Rod and Custom Car Show, Marland Mansion Estate Grounds.
Pioneer Christian Crusaders (Christian Motorcycle Association), Big Wheel Rally, Tulsa.
July 21
Ponca City Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
July 22
Summer Swimming Lessons Enrollment Date, 6-9 p.m., Unity Gym, for session three, to be held July 29-Aug. 9.
July 23
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc., Promotion Committee, 7:45 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Cultural Affairs Commission, 5:15 p.m., Ponca City Cultural Center, 1000 East Grand Avenue.
Lake Ponca Users Association, 6:30 p.m., Lake Ponca Park Shelter House No. 3, open invitation to anyone interested.
July 24
Brown Bag Lunch Series, "A Bird in the Bush," Gerald Wiens, noon to 1 p.m., Pioneer Bank, Fourteenth Street and Highland Avenue, free admission.
July 27
Pioneer Christian Crusaders (Christian Motorcycle Association), Christmas in July, 9 a.m., Stillwater.
Bluestem Girl Scout Council Girl Scouts, Etiquette Day, lunch included, Crown and Rose English Pub.
July 30
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc., Promotion Committee, 7:45 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc., Board Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
July 31
Ponca City Planning and Regional Planning Commission Work Session, 7:45 a.m., Commercial Federal Building, Suite 304.
Brown Bag Lunch Series, "Lots of Pickin', Some Grinnin'," noon to 1 p.m., Pioneer Bank, Fourteenth Street and Highland Avenue, free admission.
July 31-August 3
Grand National Moto-Cross Championship Races, Ambuc Moto-Cross Track, 1005 West Prospect Avenue.
August
Exhibit "First Americans, First Oklahomans" at Ponca City Library, Fifth Street and Grand Avenue, sponsored by Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council.
August 3
Bluestem Girl Scout Council Girl Scouts, Sun and Fun Day, snacks provided, families invited.
Oklahoma City author Carolyn Wall autographing "Braced Against the Wind," 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
August 6
Bluestem Girl Scout Council Girl Scouts, Miniature Golf Event and Tournament, Sun and Fun, tournaments for each Girl Scout program level.
August 7-10
United Ostomy Association Inc., Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, UOA Annual Conference, Boston, Park Plaza Hotel.
August 9
"1964: The Tribute" (world famous Beatles imitators). Poncan Theatre.
August 11
16th Annual Raft Race on the Arkansas River, east of Ponca City, 1 p.m., just south of Kaw Dam, ending 6 p.m. old Arkansas River Bridge, south end of Pecan Road, Ponca City.
August 12
Bill Pickett Memorial Bulldogging, 7 p.m., 101 Rodeo Arena, North Ash Street and West Prospect Avenue.
August 13
101 Wild West Rodeo Steer Roping and Slack Performances, 7 p.m., 101 Rodeo Arena, North Ash Street and West Prospect Avenue.
August 14-17
101 Wild West Rodeo, 8 p.m., 101 Rodeo Arena, North Ash Street and West Prospect Avenue.
August 17
101 Wild West Rodeo Parade, 10 a.m., Downtown Ponca City.
August 18
Bluestem Girl Scout Council Girl Scouts, Summer's End Family Barbecue and Scavenger Hunt, swimming, volleyball, horseshoes, wagon ride planned.
August 19
United Ostomy Association Inc., Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, Ostomy Support Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Stillwater Medical Center Board Room.
August 27
Lake Ponca Users Association, 6:30 p.m., Lake Ponca Park Shelter House No. 3, open invitation to anyone interested.
August 30-31-September 1
Ponca City Hot Air Balloon Festival and Air Show, Ponca City Municipal Airport, North Waverly Street.
September 6-7
The Land of Country 10th Annual Antique and Craft Festival, Hutchins Memorial Building, Fifth Street and Overbrook Avenue, benefit for the new Domestic Violence Shelter.
September 8
Grate Ponca City Spelling Bee, 2 p.m., Poncan Theatre.
September 14
10th Annual Cherokee Strip Cook-Off and Oklahoma State Bar-B-Que Championship, 11 a.m., Marland Estate Grounds.
September 24
Lake Ponca Users Association, 6:30 p.m., Lake Ponca Park Shelter House No. 3, open invitation to anyone interested.

DEATHS
Edith Keel McMurry

ELYSIAN FIELDS, Texas - Edith (Keel) McMurry former Ponca City resident, died Friday, July 5, 1996, at Marshall, Texas. She was 98.
The funeral will be held graveside at 2 p.m. today at Elysian Fields, (Texas) Cemetery with the Rev. Johnny Joiner officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Sullivan Family Funeral Directors, Marshall, Texas.
Edith (Keel) McMurry was born March 6, 1898, in Tullahoma, Tenn. the daughter of Alexander and Rose-Ella Keel. She graduated from Gainesville, (Texas) High School.
Mrs. McMurry was one of the first women to be employed outside the home by Bell Telephone Co. She also learned to drive at an early age in Chicago traffic and even rode the first Harley Davidson motorcycle to be purchased in Gainesville in 1914.
She was married to Stonewall Reynolds McMurry and traveled with him where his work took them from Gainesville, Texas, including Hammond, Ind., Ponca City, Bartlesville, and then to Marshall, Texas, where he retired in 1963. Mrs. McMurry was a homemaker, and an accomplished artist, specializing in oils and china painting, which she taught to others. She was adept at cooking, sewing, knitting, crocheting, needle-point, and gardening. Her hobbies also included fresh water fishing, and playing bridge and dominoes.
Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Holmes; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; one brother, Harvey Keel; and two sisters, Lily and Lena.

Valletta Lucas King

TONKAWA - Valletta Lucas King, former Ponca City resident, died Friday, July 5, 1996 at Deaconess Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was 84.
The funeral will be Monday at 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church of Tonkawa with Dr. Robert Kanary officiating. Burial will follow in the Tonkawa IOOF Cemetery under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home in Tonkawa.
Valletta Lucas King was born Nov. 8, 1911 in Tonkawa to Channing Emery and Grace (Mounts) Lucas. She was raised and received her education in Tonkawa, graduating from Tonkawa High School in 1929. After graduation, she continued her education at Northern Oklahoma College, taking secretarial classes. She worked locally for a number of years.
She and Walter King were married in 1946. She was then employed at Conoco and moved to Ponca City with her husband. Valletta was an executive secretary at Conoco until she retired in 1974. She moved to Tonkawa in 1990. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church of Tonkawa.
Surviving are a daughter; Joanna B. Wright of Billings, Okla. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two sisters; Melva Grace Kunselman and Linabel Michael.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the United Methodist Church of Tonkawa, in lieu of flowers.

Cora Emma Harvey

BROKEN ARROW - Cora Emma Harvey, former Ponca City resident, died Thursday, July 4, 1996, at the Broken Arrow Medical Center. She was 94.
Graveside service will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. at South Heights Cemetery in Sapulpa. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Broken Arrow with Rev. Dan French presiding. Burial will be under the direction of Smith Funeral Home in Broken Arrow.
Cora Emma Harvey was born Oct. 15, 1901 in Litchfield, Ill., to Mr. and Mrs. John Upton. In 1903 they moved to Indian territory. She later lived in Kiefer and the Mounds area before moving to Ponca City with her husband, Leo Harvey. She moved to Broken Arrow in 1986.
She was a homemaker and a past member of the Indian Springs Country Club and a bridge club. She was also a member of the Broken Arrow First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
Surviving are a son; Robert (Bob) E. Harvey of Salisbury, N.C.; and a daughter; Nita Burns of Broken Arrow; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.
Friends may make donations to the Broken Arrow First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), care of Smith Funeral Home, 316 East Lee Spl, Broken Arrow, OK 74066.

Estella B. Moore

Estella B. Moore, longtime Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, July 3, 1996 at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 82.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, in the Grand Avenue Church of Christ with Mr. George Shirley, presiding. Burial will follow in the Odd Fellows Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.
Estella B. Moore was born June 12, 1914 in Guthrie. She was the daughter of Johnny and Sabra (Whitaker) Williams. She grew up in Guthrie and received her education in the Guthrie schools.
On Oct. 25, 1932 she was married to Mathew Moore in Guthrie. The couple made their home in Guthrie until 1942 when they established their home in Ponca City.
Mrs. Moore was a homemaker and also assisted her husband in his duties as minister of the Dixie Hill Church of Christ.
She was a longtime member of the Dixie Hill Church of Christ and later a member of the Grand Avenue Church of Christ. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, quilting and being with her children and grandchildren.
Survivors include three sons, John of Oklahoma City, W. Andrew of Los Angeles, and Marvin Benny of Phoenix, Ariz.; three daughters, Morenda Jean Fields and Sandra Caine of Ponca City, and Zora E. Brown of Los Angeles; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one son, Embert, four sisters and two brothers.
Friends may call at the funeral home until 9 a.m. Wednesday.

FAMILY LIVING

50th Anniversary Celebrated

Mr. and Mrs. James D. Shaw, 516 North Palm, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a lawn party June 29 at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Tom Montgomery. Co-hosting the event were their daughter, Cassandra Rogers of Ponca City, and their sons and wives, Danny and Judie Shaw of Tulsa and Joey and Patti Shaw of Edmond. Approximately 45 family members attended the event.
James D. Shaw and the former Ruby Stracener were married June 27, 1946 at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. Rollins in Oldham, Ark. They made their first home in England, Ark., and later lived in Bakersfield and Fresno, Calif.
They moved to Ponca City in November 1954, and have resided in their present home for 41 years. Mr. Shaw was a mechanic in England, Ark., and later in Ponca City and Arkansas City. He worked as a clerk inspector for the railroad in Bakersfield, Calif. and Carlin, Nev.
He later owned and operated S&S Mowing Service, a contractor for Conoco, before retiring in 1984. He was involved in youth baseball for several years and coached the semi-pro baseball team. He is a past president and vice president of Kids, Inc., of which he is a lifetime member on the board of directors.
Mrs. Shaw worked at Montgomery Ward for approximately 16 years until their closing in 1977. She then went to work for J.C. Penney's, retiring in April 1985 so the couple could travel. She is a member of the Wardett Club and Harmony Missionary Baptist Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Shaw have 10 grandchildren: Kim and Daniel Shaw, Tulsa; Amy Luis, Dewey; Shari Luis Adkins, Joey and Cortni Rogers, all of Ponca City; Jeremiah, Josiah and Joseph Shaw, Edmond, and Micky Montgomery, Texas. They also have three great-grandchildren: Brannon Adkins, Ponca City, and Jacob and Rebecca Montgomery, Texas.
Their daughter, Sheila, and son-in-law, Tom, took the couple on a trip to San Antonio in celebration of their anniversary.

Engagement Is Announced

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jacobs Jr. of Tulsa announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin Lea Jacobs, and Cameron Scott Greenhagen, son of Jim and Paula Greenhagen, 3627 Bellflower. The couple plan a spring wedding in 1997.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Jenks High School. She received a bachelor of arts degree in landscape architecture in 1994 from Oklahoma State University, where she was a member of Chi Omega sorority. She is employed as a corporate trainer for New York Bagel Enterprises, Inc.
The future bridegroom, a graduate of Ponca City High School, received a bachelor of arts degree in business administration and international business in 1992 from OSU, where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He is employed as a corporate trainer and field consultant for New York Bagel Enterprises, Inc.

July Vows To Unite Couple

The engagement and approaching marriage of Chalsie Renee Grass and Mark Anthony Black is being announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Wayne Blueback II, 513 South Fifth Street. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Caroline Black of Red Rock.
Miss Grass, a 1995 graduate of Ponca City High School, is employed at White Eagle Health Center.
The future bridegroom graduated from Frontier High School, Red Rock, in 1996. He plans to attend OSU-Okmulgee in the fall, and is employed at Frontier School.
The couple will wed July 20 at 5 p.m. at Ponca Indian Baptist Church.

Pioneer Quilt Guild Welcomes New Members

Pioneer Area Quilter's Guild met July 1 at Community Christian Church. Zoe Burge welcomed 75 members, including four guests, and five new members, Michiel Landers, Shari Schumacher, Wanda Kelly, Kathleen Ernst and Verena Beaver.
Hostesses were Maureen Danielson, Ruby Ware, Altus Patton and Sandy Hudack. Jerry Moore, president, presided over the business meeting.
Eleanor Ciskowski presented a financial report, noting there were 116 dues paying members.
Cindy Wilson, vice president, reported next month's program would be presented by Kichi Quilt Shop of Kansas. She also thanked all who helped make the Christmas Ornament Kits for the program: Vicki Manek, Sandy Henderson and Shirley Hallmark.
Ms. Wilson announced the PAQG Challenge for this year would be a "Winter Wonderland Wallhanging,," due at the Christmas Luncheon meeting Dec. 2.
Members winning door prizes were Mary Alice Sinton, Betty Walsh, Ona Atnip, Beverly Carpenter, Dorothy Bobbitt, Cheryl Pritchett, Teri Gose, Kathy Paczkowski, JoAnn Westphalen, Rilla Cobb, Wanda Kelley, and Christine Schiltz.
Vickie Hart announced next year's project would be a "Hearts At Sea," queen-size quilt.
Joyce Eagan thanked Hertha Adams for hand appliqueing 120 leaves on the "Candied Star" Quilt. Ms. Eagen informed members that each leaf took Ms. Adams 12 minutes and 100 stitches. In total, 24 hours and 12,000 stitches were accomplished.
Elaine Hughes, librarian, thanked members who helped on the Library's reorganization/work day: JoAnn Westphalen, Hughes assistant; Shirley Hallmark, Eleanor Ciskowski, Altus Patton, Mary Grace Lebeda and Beverly Carpenter.
All magazines and books will computerized and various listings available to members (e.g. by category and author for books; year and title for magazines). Old magazines and some patterns are for sale. A new method of checking out books and magazines will be available soon. Members were encouraged to check their personal libraries for books borrowed from the PAQG library and return them as soon as possible.
Next month there will be a preview of quilting videos starting at 10:30 a.m. Mary Alice Sinton, newsletter chairman, announced Aug. 19 is the deadline for the newsletter. Shirley Hile ann-ounced she had received 46 blocks to date for her red, white and blue president's quilt. White fabric is still available for anyone wanting to make a block.
Six members have turned in blocks for the Oklahoma Quilt Works Challenge due in September. Fat quarters of the patriotic fabric is available to members who desire to enter the challenge. Cheryl Pritchett, pattern chairman, showed the block of the month, a Santa Claus pattern. She also handed out updated copies of the Red, White and Blue Star pattern for the next block party (due at the August meeting). She reported that 17 stars had been turned in to date.
Mary Alice Sinton was thanked for creating the patterns for Cheryl for the year. Jean Buskirk, publicity chairman, reported the National Quilting Association (NQA) had awarded the PAQG Certificates of Appreciation in recognition of the guild's special activities in celebration of National Quilting Day.
Cindy Wilson reported for Vicki Manek, workshop chairman, that members should sign up for the Sept. 10 workshop which will be "Crows in the Cabin," by Fran Gonzales from Edmond.
Jerry Moore read a thank you note from Domestic Violence for the "Road to Oklahoma" quilt recently donated. She reported Carol Goodwin's president's quilt had been completed and presented to her. Ms. Moore noted that approximately 228 hours of quilting had been done on the quilt and thanked each member who had participated.
Joyce Eagan, bylaws committee chairman, assisted by Mary Alice Sinton, reviewed proposed changes to the PAQG bylaws, which were unanimously app-roved. Sue Roy, president of the Oklahoma State Quilting Guild, reported the State's Fall Retreat would be the weekend of Sept. 20 at Western Hills. Registration is in the beginning of September. All interested members should network at the next meeting to learn who would like to attend from PAQG. A sign-up sheet will be available.
Show and Share followed the formal business meeting with the following participants: Shirley Hile, Kathy Paczkowski, Lois Gray, Teresa Simic, Marie Ewy, Sue Roy, Cathy Lester, Joyce Eagan, Jerry Moore and Cindy Wilson.
The July program followed. Each member was given a kit to make two Christmas ornaments, designed by Vicki Manek: a lamb and holly leaves and berries.
The next board meeting will be July 22 at 1 p.m. at the library. The next meeting will be held Aug. 5. The program will be "On the Road with Kichi Quilt Shop."

Golf Tournament Honors Essie Northcutt on 100th

A golf tournament at Purcell honoring the 100th birthday of Essie Northcutt of Purcell, mother of C.D. and Paul Northcutt, Ponca City attorneys, was held July 6.
The event was a four person scramble tournament held at Purcell Municipal Golf Course. Special golf shirts commemorating the Essie Northcutt 100th Birthday Tournament were ordered for participants.
A luncheon in Mrs. Northcutt's honor was slated for today at the Northwest Hilton in Oklahoma City. About 140 were expected to attend. Family members traveled from Africa, Alaska and both coasts for the event. Special writing pen sets, engraved with Mrs. Northcutt's 100th birthday anniversary date, were mementoes for relatives.
Also a grandson, Randy Hull, an architect in Tulsa, has ordered uncirculated and minted silver dollars dated 1896, the year of Mrs. Northcutt's birth, to be given to each of the living descendants without in-laws.
C.D. Northcutt has arranged for birthday greetings from President Bill Clinton, Barry Switzer, David Boren and Sen. Don Nickles.
Mrs. Northcutt is the mother of 10 children. C.D., of Ponca City is the oldest, and Paul is number six in the children chain. Others are O.V. Northcutt, White Plains, N.Y.; Colonel Carrol R. Northcutt (Ret.) Hernando, Fla.; Bernus Northcutt was a Marine pilot and was killed in World War II; N.B. Northcutt, druggist, Duran, Okla.; Rubye Scull, official with the American Cancer Society, Oklahoma City; Evelyn Hull, housewife, Tulsa; Jonni York, insurance business, Norman; and Walter Northcutt Jr., CPA, Oklahoma City.
The first six children were sons. All of the sons served in World War II. Bernus was killed in a dive bomber accident at Pensacola, Fla. O.V. was stationed with a Navy installation in
White Plains, N.Y. The other four all served overseas. C.D. went to the European theater and was a Lt. Colonel in artillery. He participated in the invasion of Normandy. Carrol was fighter pilot and was involved in World War II as well as in Korea as a fighter pilot.
N.B. was with the Air Force and served in the European theater. Paul served in the Pacific theater and was on a B29 aircraft. He was a gunnery sergeant and his plane was the backup plane for the Enola Gay, which dropped the A-Bomb. His plane would have dropped the A-Bomb in the event the Enola Gay did not have good weather or if an accident happened.

Huddlestons Wed 50 Years

A reception celebrating the 50th wedding anniversary of Paul V. and Stella M. Huddleston will be held Saturday at Free Will Baptist Church, 1900 East Hubbard Road. The reception will be hosted by the couple's son, Victor G. Huddleston, of Liberal, Kan. Family and friends are invited to attend. The couple requests there be no gifts.
Mr. Huddleston served with the Army in the South Pacific during World War II, and he met his wife after returning home. His parents had moved in next door to her parents, and so he truly did marry "the girl next door." Mr. and Mrs. Huddleston exchanged marriage vows July 8, 1946, at the parsonage of the Nazarene Church in Ponca City. The Rev. W.D. McGraw Jr. performed the ceremony.
The couple have resided in Ponca City throughout their marriage, and they have two children, four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Mr. Huddleston worked in Operations at Continental Oil Company, and retired in 1985 after 38 1/2 years of service. Mrs. Huddleston spent the early years of the marriage as a housewife and, as the children grew older, began to work outside the home. Her first full-time job was as a bookkeeper at Penney's. Next, she was employed as credit manager at Montgomery Ward, a position she held for five years, before going to the Controller's Office at Conoco. After 14 years there, Mrs. Huddleston retired from Conoco in 1984.
Since their retirement, the couple has enjoyed traveling, and are currently planning a trip to Australia to revisit an area where Mr. Huddleston was stationed during the second World War.

Kornblits Observe Anniversary

Majir and Manya Kornblit of Ponca City will celebrate their golden anniversary with a family dinner in Edmond. Mrs. Kornblit's brother, Chaim (Harry) Nagelstayn of Newcastle-on-Tyme, England, will be present at the celebration with his wife, Cecilia, and granddaughter, Sarah.
Mr. Kornblit and the former Manya Nagelstayn were married January 1946 in Eggenfelden, West Germany. They came to Ponca City in April 1950. Mr. Kornblit went to work for Gruner's. In 1968, the couple bought the Dixie Dog and ran the business until they sold it in 1986.
The couple have two sons, Michael, of Edmond, and Sam, of Houston. They also have five grandchildren.
Since retiring, Mr. Kornblit works with Hospice, and Mrs. Kornblit works as a volunteer at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She is also involved in the International Club.

Daughters of Colonists Install Slate of Officers

The Colonel John Alston Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Colonists, met June 28 at Derrick's Restaurant in the Rose Stone Inn for the final meeting of the fiscal year. Hosting the meeting were the Ponca City members.
Presiding at the meeting was Mrs. Noah P. (Dorothy) Wood, chapter regent of Bixby. Preceding the buffet luncheon, Mrs. Robert G. (Melrose) Trimble, chapter chaplain of Broken Arrow, led the group in prayer.
Mrs. Leslie Schorn, acting secretary, Tulsa, read minutes of the previous meeting , and Mrs. James Cowles, treasurer, Tulsa, gave the financial report. It was noted that Miss Lottie Clymer and Mrs. Glenn (Madalynne) Peel were unable to attend due to injuries. Also Mrs. John (Pattie Lee) Poe, of Tulsa, is confined to her home but welcomes cards or phone calls.
Mrs. Mable Carey, aunt of Mrs. William (Rosalie) Majors was welcomed as a guest. A discussion was held about the possible sites for next year's chapter meetings and the Gilcrease Museum was mentioned as a possibility. It was also reported the 1997 State Meeting is to be held in Tulsa March 22. The Colonel John Alston Chapter is to be the host chapter. A committee was appointed to determine the exact location and is to choose the place before the September meeting.
The registrar's report noted the death of Mrs. M.E. Bogardus (Betty Peg Lichtenheld) May 22. It was reported the number of members is now 34.
Following the business meeting, Mrs. Leslie Schorn installed officers for the next fiscal year: Mrs. Donivan Hall of Tulsa, regent; Mrs. Robert E. Miller of Broken Arrow, first vice regent; Mrs. Glen Trimble of Broken Arrow, second vice regent; Mrs. Noah P. Wood of Bixby, chaplain; Mrs. Leslie N. Schorn of Tulsa, recording and corresponding secretary; Mrs. George F. Williams, Tulsa, registrar; Mrs. Lonnie E. Evans of Strang, treasurer; Mrs. Orville D. Schmidt of Tulsa, historian, and Mrs. Dean Loshbaugh, Tulsa, librarian.
Ponca City members of the Colonel John Alston Chapter NSDAC are Mrs. Robert V. Bolene, Miss Lottie Clymer, Mrs. O.E. Lehenbauer, Mrs. William S. Majors, Mrs. Glenn Peel and Mrs. Cecil E. Schultz.

Tonkawa DAR To Sponsor Genealogical Workshop

The Tonkawa Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will sponsor a workshop on finding Revolutionary ancestors July 20 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Tonkawa Public Library, according to Mrs. Aden Coyle, regent.
There is no charge for the workshop but those interested in attending are asked to register with the Tonkawa regent by phoning (405) 628-2712.
Mrs. Graydon L. Brown, state DAR traveling workshop chairman, will give a presentation and then participants will break into groups to discuss problems and individual papers. DAR members will lead these discussions. Those attending are encouraged to bring their family lines.
Brown has done extensive lineage research, especially in New England. She has served as lineage research chairman of the State DAR society. She has also been active in the Pioneer Genealogical Society and has given many presentations on researching family lines.
The Daughters of the American Revolution was established in 1890 and has admitted 752,925 members. Current membership totals about 200,000 in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Australia, Canada, France, Mexico and the United Kingdom. The Oklahoma Chapter currently has about 3,200 members and 53 chapters. The Society's objects are historic preservation, the promotion of American history and patriotism.
Service rendered by an ancestor in the cause of freedom between April 19, 1774, the date of the Battle of Lexington, and Nov. 26, 1783, the date the British withdrew their troops from the Colonies, is accepted by the DAR. Service includes ancestors who signed the Declaration of Independence or who served in the Army and Navy or the Continental Establishment. This includes those who served in state Navy, state and local militia, Coast Guard or as privateers. French Nationals, who served in the military or naval service in the American theater of war, are eligible.
Ancestors who served as state, county or town officials are recognized as patriots. The largest category is Patriotic Service, which includes members of Continental Congress, members of state assemblies and conventions, signers of Oath of Fidelity and Support, members of the Boston Tea Party, doctors, nurses and others rendering aid to the wounded, ministers who gave patriotic sermons, prisoners of war or refugees from occupying forces, and those who rendered material aid with or without renumeration.

Magnet Program Highlights TOPS Meeting Monday

Natalie McCoy gave the program at the Monday evening meeting of TOPS 308 Chapter, teaching members how to make a fire cracker magnet.
Ann McCool called the meeting to order and introduced visitors Cindy Rasche, Linda Copeland and Dennis Robinson, and a new member, Daphne Robinson.
Audrey Garroutte gave the devotion, "Dieting Wouldn't Be So Hard If Food Didn't Taste So Good." Ann McCool led the TOPS Pledge, and Ruth Garroutte led the KOPS Creed. Delpha Clemens called roll. Natalie McCoy gave the weight report. Best Loser was Audrey Garroutte.
Marietta Nelson won the "ha-ha" pot. Ms. McCool gave a report about the Enid workshop which she, Donna and Natalie McCoy attended.
According to Ms. McCool, TOPS is a weight loss support group "strong enough to support you; concerned enough to care for you; lively enough to stimulate you; sensitive enough to love you; sharp enough to challenge you; large enough to help you; small enough to need you; involved enough to serve you; thoughtful enough to remember you; open enough to encompass you and committed enough to want you."
For more information, call Delpha Clemens, 762-2844 or Ann McCool, 762-4819.

HAPPENINGS

SUNDAY
Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.

Marland Mansion and Estate, 901 Monument Rd., open daily May-September, 10 to 5 p.m. Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Daily guided tours, 1:30 weekdays. Petroleum Museum and Marland Memorabilia Museum, 1 to 4 p.m. daily. For mansion guided tours, 767-0420.

Ponca City Cultural Center and Museum, 1000 East Grand. Includes Bryant Baker Studio, 101 Ranch and DAR Rooms. Open 1-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, closed Tuesday.

Singles Network discussion group, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, First Presbyterian Church. All single adults welcome.

Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Sunday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance by parking lot).

MONDAY
Road to Hope Al-Anon, 11:30 a.m. Monday. Call Linda at 765-7045, home, 767-5328, work; or Carol at 765-2390, home, 767-6192, work, for location.

Ponca City Rotary Club, noon Monday, Marland Mansion Chapel.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon Monday, for those with desire to stop drinking. information, call Sue 765-256.

TOPS OK 308, 6:15 p.m. Monday weigh-in. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call Delpha Clemens, 762-2844 or Betty Flower, 765-5448.

Freedom Group of AA open meeting 12 and 12 study, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Woodlands Christian Church, Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. Call 762-3345 for more information.

Fibromyalgia Support Group, 7 p.m. Monday, Williamsburg Parlor, First Baptist Church. For information call Laura, 762-3759, or Vivian, 765-8871.

Senior Citizens' Dance every Monday, 7 to 10 p.m. at the new Community Building in Kaw City. Everyone welcome.

Al-Anon meeting, 8 to 9 p.m. Monday, upstairs in the Harmony house, 212 South Third.

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Harmony House basement, 212 South Third. Use south entrance by parking lot.

TUESDAY
Preschool Storytime for 4, 5, and 6 year olds, Ponca City Library, 10 and 11:30 a.m.

Kiwanis Club, 11 noon Tuesday, American Legion.

Parent Support Group, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns and frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles.

Domestic Violence Group, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Programs for women children of family violence. Baby sitter provided. For info, call 76A-BUSE.

Weight Watchers meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Weigh-in begins at 6 p.m.

Kay County Wheatheart Sweet Adelines, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Room 110, Wilkin Hall, Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. All welcome. For information, call 765-1172 or 363-0469.

Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Woodlands Christian Church. For information, call 762-2965.

New Hope AA at 8 p.m. Tuesday, at DAV, 401 South Lincoln.

New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Harmony House (upstairs library).

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance by parking lot).
WEDNESDAY
Storytime for 2 & 3 year-olds, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Short stories, songs, use of flannel board. Lasts about 15 minutes. For information, contact the library, 767-0345.

Deadline for Sunday's Family Living photos, noon Wednesday.

Al-Anon meeting, 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third.

New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, DAV, 401 South Lincoln.

THURSDAY
Story Hour for school-aged children at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Library.

Deadline for Happenings and items for Sunday's edition of Family Living, noon Thursday. For Happenings, include name of club, day of week, time, place and hostess.

Parent Support Group, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns, frustrations as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles.

Jaycees, 7 p.m. first and third Thursday, Chamber of Commerce meeting room. Interested persons welcome to attend any meeting.

Model Railroad Club, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Stevens Building 113 North Third. For info, call 765-6486 or 765-7996.

Ponca City Bahai Community Discussion Group, 7:15 p.m. Thursday. For location, call 765-3178 or 762-5529.

New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House (upstairs library.).

Freedom Group of AA; open meeting at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. Call 762-3345 for more info.

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House basement, (use south entrance by parking lot).

FRIDAY
Pioneer Rotary Club, 11:45 a.m. Friday, Crown and Rose English Pub.

Oklahoma City author, Dr. Darryl Fisher, autographing his newest book, "The Broker," 6-8 p.m. Friday, Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance by Smoke Free building. For more information call 762-3345 or 765-9459.

New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, at DAV, 401 South Lincoln.

SATURDAY
Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m. Saturday, Woodland Christian Church. For information, call 762-2965.

New Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Saturday, Harmony House (upstairs library). Smoke-free.

SPORTS
Enid Trips Legion

BARTLESVILLE - Enid pulled away from a 5-4 lead with a three-run sixth against Ponca City's Majors here Friday and then held on to record an 8-5 win in the Glen Winget Memorial American Legion Baseball Tournament.
Pool play resumed Saturday for the Poncans as they were scheduled to face home-standing Bartlesville at 8 p.m. The top two teams from each four-team pool advance into the single elimination championship round of the tournament Sunday.
Should the Ponca City Royals win and Enid beat Lawrence, Kan., that would leave Ponca City, Enid and Bartlesville tied for the lead with only two teams advancing. The first tiebreaker is fewest runs allowed, the second is most runs scored. Prior to Saturday's play, Ponca City had allowed one fewer runs than Enid.
Against the Enid Majors, Ponca City fell behind 2-0 after one inning and never led. A two-run Ponca City fourth closed the gap to 3-2 and both teams scored two runs in the fifth. After Enid bolted out with a three-run sixth, the Royals loaded the bases in the seventh and pushed across one run but that was all.
Rocky Hughes started on the mound for the Royals and went the distance in taking the loss and dropping to 6-4 on the season. He allowed eight runs (all earned) on 10 hits, six walks and struck out seven.
After J.R. Fry led off the bottom of the first with a single, the Royals didn't get another hit until Hughes got their fourth-inning rally started with a single. Tyler Jenkins followed with a walk and then Josh Free (who went 3-for-4 on the night) drove in Hughes with an RBI double.
With two outs, Jason Ross walked to load the bases and then Chance Brewer singled in Jenkins. Free also tried to score on the play but was thrown out by the center fielder to end the threat.
In the Ponca City fifth, down 5-2, Fry singled with one out and Hughes walked. After a fly out, Free singled in Fry. Hughes later scored on an error on the pitcher and the Royals were back to within one, 5-4.
A single and a Curtis Gay home run gave Enid some more breathing room in the sixth, however. And another run scored following a double, a wild pitch and a sacrifice fly.
Heading into the bottom of the seventh, the Royals trailed 8-4 but did put up a struggle before falling.
Catcher Daniel Dodgen was hit by a pitch to start off the frame and Travis Bush came on to run. Hughes laced a one-out single to keep things going and Jenkins walked to load the bases. Free then came through with another RBI single to cut the lead to three and the Royals had a chance.
Back-to-back strikeouts ended the rally, though, and gave the Royals just their third loss in the last 20 games. Ponca City is now 23-11 overall.
The Royals are 1-2 against Enid this season and 1-2 vs. Bartlesville.
Tournament action is set to get underway Sunday beginning with the seventh place game at 8:30 a.m. The championship game is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m.
The other four teams in the tournament are Springfield, Fayetteville, Shawnee Mission and Elk City.

GOLF NOTES

Wentz Best-Ball
Lew Wentz Memorial Golf Course will hold a Two-Man Best Ball Invitational Saturday, July 13.
The entry fee is $20 per player. Tee times will be given, starting at 8 a.m.
Teams will be flighted by handicaps. The two handicaps per team must be within eight strokes of each other. After the teams are flighted, handicaps will not be used.
Players need not be members of the Wentz Men's Golf Association but must have approved handicaps. The deadline for entries is Thursday at 6 p.m.
For information, contact the Wentz Pro Shop (767-0433).

PCCC-WGA
The Ponca City Country Club Women's Golf Association will host a Guest Day Invitational with the Wentz Ladies Golf Association Tuesday.
The play will be Alternate Shots/No Gimmies in mixed flights. Members and guests will met at 8 a.m. and tee-off at 8:30. The hostesses are B.J. Cohenour and Patty Allen.
In last week's "Pick Your Partner, Low Ball of Foursome," B. Impson and M. McArthur took first place in the 18-hole play. B. Snell and Mills were second, J. Morgan and R. Greenfield were third, M. Brookshire and R. Cobb fourth, N. Haynes and S. Taylor fifth, P. Nimmo and M. Dailey sixth and F. Johnson and C. Renfro seventh.
The 9-hole winners were Barbara VanOsten and Alice Evens. L. Little was first and S. Rogers second in the Thursday After 5 play.

Two weeks ago, Barbara Impson was the winner in President's flight of the Ladies Day play.

WLGA
The Wentz Ladies Golf Association members will be the guests of the Ponca City Country Club Women's Golf Association on Tuesday.
There will be no Ladies Day play at Wentz except for the After 5 ladies.
In last week's Blind Draw, Low Net play, Frosty Erkenbeck and Sue Lawson took first place, Linda Bigger and Joyce Wynn were second while tied for third were Ernie Goodman and Sue Barger along with Carolyn Sumpter and Sue Green.

PCCC Ace
Jr. Kolb collected his first-ever hole-in-one Tuesday on the Ponca City Country Club's No. 8 hole, which was playing to 210 yards.
Kolb used a 2-iron to ace the hole. He was playing with Joe Dempewolf, Jerry Pace, Marvin Musgrove and Dean Carlson