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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Tuesday, August 4, 1998 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS BUSINESS LOCALCounty Road To Be Repaved County Road To Be RepavedOKLAHOMA CITY — A contract to repave a portion of a rural Kay County road halfway between Tonkawa and Blackwell was awarded Monday to an area company. According to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, east/west County Road 18, better known as Hubbard Road, will be resurfaced with asphalt from four miles north of the junction of U.S. 60 and Interstate 35 easterly for 5.3 miles. County Commissioner Rex Purdy said nine miles of Hubbard Road leading to Ponca City were resurfaced about two years ago. The remainder of the two-lane asphalt road is so badly in need of repair it can no longer be patched, Purdy said. Rep. Jim Reese, R-Nardin, said the state Transportation Commission awarded a $379,914 contract on the paving project to Evans & Associates Construction Co. The Ponca City firm was the lower of two bidders for the job, said Sen. Paul Muegge, D-Tonkawa. The work is expected to start in six to eight weeks and will require about a month to complete, the Transportation Department estimated. Nearly NewsProgress for the grand opening is moving ahead rapidly at the Pioneer Woman Museum, but Ammie Goss and the crew there need some help with the loom. They are looking for the engineer who assisted former museum director Laura Streich in repairing the loom at the Pioneer Woman Museum and making it operational in the late 1980s. If you have information that might will help Ammie with information about the loom, call her at 765-6108. DEATHSCarol Sue Grider Carol Sue GriderBLACKWELL — Carol Sue Grider, former Blackwell resident, died Sunday morning, Aug. 2, 1998, at her home in Guthrie. She was 60. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Blackwell with the Rev. Bob Spellman of Mission, Texas, officiating. Burial will be in the Blackwell Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home from noon to service time, Wednesday. Carol Sue (Martindale) Grider was born Sept. 7, 1937, in Blackwell to A.C. and Chloe (Goble) Martindale. She grew up in Blackwell, graduating from Blackwell High School in 1955. She then moved to Bartlesville and began employment with Phillips Petroleum Co. She married R.H. Grider on Sept. 3, 1955, in Blackwell and the couple made their home in Bartlesville for six years. As they continued their career with Phillips Petroleum, they made their home in various locations including Oklahoma, Ohio, South Carolina, Alaska, Texas and Norway. While living in Borger, Texas, Mrs. Grider attended Frank Phillips Junior College and received her LPN degree in 1986. Following retirement the couple made their home both in Guthrie and in Mission, Texas. She was a member of Sweet Adelines, the Jane Phillips Society, and attended the First Baptist Church in Guthrie. Survivors include her husband, R.H. Grider of Guthrie; three sons, Ron of Cushing, Gary of Woodstock, Ga., and Greg of Guthrie; three brothers, Rod Martindale of Stillwater, Rob Martindale of Tulsa and Joe Martindale of Mission, Texas; her mother-in-law, a sister-in-law, four grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Tracey Suzanne Grider; her parents; and one sister, Inez Ewing. Casket bearers will be Kirk Martindale, Kent Martindale, Joe Martindale, Rob Martindale, Nelson Hanks and Lynn Ewing. Memorials may be made in Mrs. Grider’s name to a church of donor’s choice. Lee F. TreftLee F. Treft, longtime Blackwell resident, died Sunday, Aug. 2, 1998, at the Blackwell Regional Hospital. He was 83. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1998, at Trout Funeral Home Chapel in Ponca City with the Rev. Monty Fey, Ponca City First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Lee F. Treft was born on June 8, 1915, in Coffeyville, Kan., to John and Florence (Brown) Treft. He attended schools in Blackwell where he graduated. During World War II, he served with the 45th Infantry Division in the European Theater. After his military service, he returned to Blackwell where he worked as a meat cutter for many years. He also worked as a meat cutter in Shidler and Fairfax. He married Pauline Jones on Aug. 8, 1949, in Shawnee, and the couple made their home in Blackwell. In 1969, they moved to California where Treft worked as a meat cutter. He retired in 1980 and the couple returned to Blackwell. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, woodworking, football, and baseball. He was also a member of the VFW. He is survived by his wife Pauline of Blackwell; one daughter, LaRannah Bartlett of Ponca City; one son, Kevin Treft of Santa Ana, Calif.; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his parents, three sisters, and two brothers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation of Oklahoma, 2915 Classen Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK. 73106 or Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601. F. J. DufekRED ROCK — F.J. “Buddy” Dufek, Route 1, Red Rock resident, was found dead Aug. 3, 1998 at his home. He was 75. The funeral is set for 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at the First United Methodist Church in Red Rock with the Rev. Cortez Cranfill officiating. Burial will be in the South IOOF Cemetery in Ponca City under the direction of Brown Funeral Home, Perry. F.J. “Buddy” Dufek was born Dec. 6, 1922, north of Perry to Ed and Emma Dufek. He graduated from Red Rock High School and served in the U.S. Air Force. He was married to Virginia Tate and she preceded him in death in 1962. Dufek was employed with the U.S. Postal service for 23 years, retiring in 1979. He had also owned and operated the Dufek Farm Services business. He had served as president of the Red Rock Alumni Association and was a member of the OK Aerial Applicators Association and the Confederate Air Force Ghost Squadron. Survivors include two sons, James of Ponca City, and Walter of Newkirk; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife and parents. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Dufek’s name to the Frontier School Scholarship Fund, c/o Brown Funeral Home, 1010 Seventh Street, Perry, OK 73077. Margie Hazel LedbetterMargie Hazel Ledbetter, Ponca City resident, died Sunday evening Aug. 2, 1998, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 83. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at the United Memorial Methodist Church in Simsboro, La. Burial will be held in the Simsboro (La.) Cemetery. Local arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Margie Hazel (Waldron) Ledbetter was born May 12, 1915, in Simsboro, La., the daughter of Richard M. and Margie Anna Waldron. Hazel grew up in Simsboro and graduated from high school there. On Dec. 22, 1934, she was married to W.B. Ledbetter in Ruston, La. He preceded her in death on Aug. 10, 1989. Mrs. Ledbetter was a member of the North Eastern Louisiana Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star for more than 50 years. She moved to Ponca City in 1977. Surviving are a daughter, June Barnes, of Ponca City; a sister, Evelyn Rodgers, of Indianapolis, Ind.; a granddaughter, and a great-granddaughter. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by four brothers, Leon, Leonard, Willie and Willard Waldron; and one sister, Rubye (Waldron) Huckabee. Herbert F. Jimmerson Jr.RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Herbert F. Jimmerson Jr., former Kay County area resident, died July 20, 1998, in a drowning accident near Fresno, Calif. He was 51. A memorial service was held July 28, 1998 at the Harvest Christian Church in Riverside, Calif. Arrangements were under the direction of Sierra Memorial Chapel Mortuary. Herbert F. Jimmerson Jr., was born Sept. 20, 1946, in Winfield, Kan., the son of Herbert and Peggy Ann (Thomas) Jimmerson Sr. He had lived in the Arkansas City, Kan., and Newkirk area before moving to California. Jimmerson was a professional musician for 28 years and had owned and operated Omega Studios in Riverside, Calif., for 12 years. Survivors include his wife, Vi., of the home; his mother, Peggy Jimmerson of 3993 Tenth Street, Apartment 408, Riverside, CA 92505; three daughters; and two grandchildren; and several relatives in the Kay County area. John Wayne RandallBLACKWELL — John Wayne Randall, lifelong Ponca City-Blackwell area resident, died Sunday, Aug. 2, 1998, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Ponca City. He was 63. A memorial service will be held graveside at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Blackwell Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Stears of Joplin, Mo., officiating. A dinner will be served at the First Church of God in Blackwell, beginning at noon. John Wayne Randall was born April 11, 1935, in Blackwell to John William and Martina Marie (Goodale) Randall. He grew up and lived in the Ponca City-Blackwell area all his life. He was living in Ponca City at the time of his death. Randall worked as a carpenter in the area for many years, then later was employed as a security guard for Kaw Bingo and Burnett Security. Survivors include his mother, Marie Randall of Blackwell; one son, Wayne Randall of California; one sister, Violet Robinson, of Republic, Mo.; and one daughter. ObituariesJimmie Ruth CaseyJimmie Ruth Casey, longtime Ponca City resident, died Saturday, Aug. 1, 1998 at the Baylor Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. She was 72. The funeral service will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 1998, in the Trout Funeral Home Chapel, with Mr. Don Huddleston, minister of Hartford Avenue Church of Christ officiating. A graveside service will be held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, at the Roselawn Cemetery in Mangum. Services are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Honorary casket bearers will be her classmates of 1943 and 1944, Kenneth Finley, James Wylie, Edward Smith, Bill Holder, Clinton Nesmith, Elmer Odom, Lynn Spurlin, Kenneth Kromer, Durant McInnis and Billy Davidson. Jimmie was born in Vinson, Okla., in Harman County on July 27, 1926 to E.S. “Early” and Lillie Mae Burleson Darrow. She grew up in the Vinson area and graduated from the Vinson High School. On Oct. 16, 1943 she and Charles Leadell Casey were united in marriage at Hollis. The couple had celebrated their 54th anniversary. After their marriage they lived for a short time in Wichita Falls, Texas, where Leadell was stationed at Sheppard Field, before being deployed with the 9th Air Force to the European Theater of World War II, serving there from 1943 to 1945. Upon his return home the couple purchased a farm in the Vinson area and farmed there until moving to Ponca City in 1962. They opened and operated the “Spudnut Shop” on Central and First Street for 12 years. Upon retiring from the Spudnut shop, Jimmie started a drapery business, with Leadell doing carpenter work and helping his wife. Due to Jimmie’s ill health the couple retired in 1993. They enjoyed traveling with friends and family. They had traveled over a major portion of the United States with their travel trailer, many times. She was active in bowling for many years as well as a member of the Osage Home Demonstration Club and the Grand Avenue Church of Christ. She enjoyed sewing, arts and crafts, fishing and spending time in her garden. Survivors include her husband Leadell of the home; daughter-in-law, Carol Casey of Haysville, Kan.; two granddaughters, Jennifer Anne Casey Light of Haysville, Kan., Joanna Lynn Casey Iraggi of Newkirk; and five great-granddaughters; one sister, Marvalee Jo Darrow Hickman of Lake Charles, La., three brothers; A.M. “Tine” Darrow of Dallas, Texas, Dwain Darrow of Duncan, Jerry Darrow of Hastings; nieces LaNell Reed, Kathey Farmer, Kristi Reed, and Cindy Smith all of Ponca City and other nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Ronnie Joe Casey in 1962 and Jimmy Leadell Casey in 1973; a grandson, James Ronald “Ron” Casey in 1983; and one brother Ansel Darrow. Memorial contributions may be made to the Baylor Health Care System Foundation, Twice Blessed Fund 962, at 3600 Gaston Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75246. The family will be at 101 Howard. paid obituary Maxine Yvonne SattreKILDARE — Maxine Yvonne Goodwin Sattre, longtime Kildare resident, died early Sunday morning, Aug. 2, 1998, in Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kan. She was 78. The great-great-granddaughter of a princess of Prussia and the daughter of Theron B. and Eva Anne (Dahlke) Goodwin, she was born Feb. 19, 1920, at Fairview, Okla. She grew up and received her early education in Fairview, graduating from high school there. She then attended college in Rochester, Minn., for two years. On Oct. 7, 1938, she and Leo J. Sattre were married in Rochester. They established their first home in Simpson, Minn., and lived there until 1952 when they moved to Marion, Minn. Mr. Sattre was killed in a tractor accident in May 1957. In 1959, she and the family moved to Kildare where she has since resided. She was a member of the Kildare Methodist Church and enjoyed ceramics, crafts of various kinds and reading. Her special joy was time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Bob and Mattie-Jean (Sattre) Poor of Ponca City, Bob and Lila Sattre of Newkirk, Sharon E. (Sattre) Scott of Kildare, Tom and Carla Sattre of Ponca City, Christopher and Judy Sattre of Ponca City, Ricki L. and Marilyn Sattre of Piedmont, and Kurt and Robin Sattre of Ponca City; and an honorary daughter, Nancy Albers of Newkirk. Also grandchildren, (step-grandson) Terry Poor of Ponca City, Jeff and Kim (Sattre) Gregg, Jennifer Sattre and Jeff Sattre, all of Newkirk, Jim and Robin Scott of Joliet, Ill., Kristine Scott of Newkirk, John L.D. Scott of Kildare, Robert and Tina (Sattre) Cramer of Ponca City, Ryan and Stacey Sattre of Ponca City, Craig Sattre of Mid West City, Heather Sattre and Aaron Sattre, both of Ponca City, Richard Sattre, William Sattre and Matthew Sattre all of Piedmont, and Mindy Sattre and Krystal Sattre, both of Ponca City. Also great-grandchildren, (step-great-grandson) Joseph Allen Poor of Burleson, Texas, Nathan Gregg and Ashley Gregg of Newkirk, Jeremy Scott and Regina Scott of Joliet, Ill., Brigett Jenkins of Newkirk, Nickolas Cramer and (step-great-grandsons) Timmy Cramer and Brent Cramer of Ponca City and Breonna Sattre, of Ponca City. In addition to her husband Leo, she was preceded in death by three infant daughters; her parents; one brother, Theron Levoy Goodwin; and three sisters, Vera Crippin, Delores Hooten, and Erma Haworth. The funeral service has been set for 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at Miller-Stahl Funeral Chapel with the Rev. John Tramel, minister of the Newkirk First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Newkirk Cemetery under the direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Service, Newkirk. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Casket bearers will be David Murray, Leroy Albers, Jay Albers, Larry Young, Steve Greenwood and Jim Scott. Honorary bearers will be grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial fund has been established with the Kildare Baptist Church. Contributions may be made in Mrs. Sattre’s memory through Eastman National Bank, P.O. Box 468, Newkirk, OK 74647. The family will be at Mrs. Sattre’s Kildare residence after the service. paid obituary Services PendingMarville WilliamsFAIRFAX — Marville Herridge Williams, longtime Fairfax resident, died at her home early this morning, Aug. 4, 1998. She was 83. Survivors include a daughter, Sherry Ann Johnston of Fairfax. Arrangements are pending with Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home in Fairfax. NEWS BRIEFSParade Meeting — Organizational meeting for the Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 7 will be held at the American Legion at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Everyone is invited to participate. Completes Assignment — Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Casey Keith, son of Tom R. and Freddie Keith of 9 Donner Plaza in Ponca City and grandson of Peggy Keith, Ponca City, recently completed a three-month counter-narcotics deployment to the Eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea aboard the guided missile frigate USS Reid. It was USS Reid’s final deployment since the ship is schedule for decommissioning later this year. Home ported in San Diego, Keith was one of more than 200 sailors aboard the ship who conducted counter-narcotics operations in a joint effort with the U.S. Coast Guard under direction of the Joint Interagency Task Force. Efforts of Keith and his fellow crew members resulted in the seizure of more than 3,000 pounds of cocaine off the coast of Costa Rica and the recovery of 36 bales of cocaine thrown from a vessel being pursued. The 1979 graduate of Ponca City High School joined the Navy in April 1983. Airman Neufeld Graduates — Air Force Airman Cory L. Neufeld has graduated from basic military training at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the AF mission, organization, and customs and received special training in human relations. He also earned credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Neufeld, a 1992 graduate of Shidler High School, is the son of Linda M. McPeak of Shidler, husband of Angela Neufeld, and brother of Jerry R. Neufeld of 1617 Donahoe Drive in Ponca City. Gas Drive-Off — At 6:59 a.m. Monday police took a report on a gas drive-off that had occurred at the Triple T, 201 West Hartford Avenue. Vehicle Vandalism — A woman advised police at 7:38 a.m. Monday that her vehicle had been vandalized while parked in the 400 block of West Cleveland Avenue. An officer was assigned. Trashed Yard — At 7:44 a.m. Monday a man in the 100 block of Cooley Avenue notified police after someone threw trash in his yard and then turned the water hose on. An officer was assigned. Larceny — A grand larceny report was taken at 8:19 a.m. Monday after police learned that some items had been stolen from a doctor’s office in the 400 block of Fairview Avenue. Stolen Tag — At 10:56 a.m. Monday a woman in the 300 block of South Elm Street called police after discovering that the tag had been stolen from her vehicle. An officer was assigned. Extra Patrol — At 10:36 a.m. Monday extra patrol was requested in the 800 block of North Sunset Street due to vandalism in the area. Gas Drive-Off — A report was taken at 11:07 a.m. Monday on a $9.02 gas drive-off that occurred at the E-Z Mart, 2225 North Fourteenth Street. Arrest — A 29-year-old man turned himself into police at 11:34 a.m. Monday on a city warrant for failure to pay. Bogus Checks — At 12:10 p.m. Monday police were notified of some bogus checks located at Citgo, 320 West Grand Avenue. Stalking — A woman at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center contacted police at 1:44 p.m. Monday and advised them she was being stalked. An officer was assigned. Hit and Run — At 5:03 p.m. Monday a woman called police and reported that her vehicle had been hit while parked in the 1100 block of East Prospect Avenue. A report was taken. Juvenile Larceny — At 6:45 p.m. Monday a woman in the 1300 block of South Sixth Street reported a stolen bike. Police apprehended an 8-year-old boy in connection. Accident — A two-vehicle non-injury accident was reported at 6:54 p.m. Monday at North Pecan Road and East Hartford Avenue. A report was taken. Accident — At 7:10 p.m. Monday a two-vehicle non-injury accident was reported at Lake Road and Kygar Road. Injury Accident — Two people were taken by ambulance to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center at 7:23 p.m. Monday for injuries received when their vehicle hit a telephone pole at North Union Street and Hubbard Road. Gas Drive-Off — At 9:24 p.m. Monday a $9 gas drive-off was reported at Conoco, 3305 North Fourteenth Street. Relaxing Coons — At 9:55 p.m. Monday a man in the 200 block of Virginia Avenue contacted police requesting assistance in removing two raccoons from his screened-in porch. Mailbox Vandalism — At 6:07 a.m. Tuesday a man in the 1800 block of East Hartford Avenue notified police that his mailbox had been vandalized and his mail was missing. A mailbox in the 1900 block of East Hartford Avenue was also tampered with. An officer was assigned. BUSINESSChamber Chairman Rallying Community Against Problems Chamber Chairman Rallying Community Against ProblemsBy PATTI PFEIFFER News Staff Writer Last week’s Chamber of Commerce meeting was more of a “pep rally,” presenting an opportunity for chairman Richard Severance to rally the troops and unite for a common cause. “There has been too much focus on the differences and we now need to focus on the commons,” Severance said during the chairman’s report. “We rally around projects such as Standing Bear and the Poncan Theatre, but I wish I knew how to rally a community around itself.” He also encouraged unity and continued community-wide communication from and through Chamber members. Committees reports were presented during the meeting. The Organization and Membership Development Committee reported that the Ambassadors Committee has prepared for the next Business After Hours which is set for Tuesday, Aug. 11 at Cassie’s from 5 to 7 p.m. It was also reported that the Presidents Club Committee attended a ribbon cutting on July 9 for Affordable Carpet and that the Outstanding Citizens Committee held its annual social and dinner July 30. At that time the members determined what charities they would be supporting this year. The Government Affairs Committee chairman stated that the next Second Friday Forum was set for Aug. 14. The forum will focus on the two primary elections on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Candidates from both elections will be invited to attend. The committee scheduled the candidates for county officials and judicial elections for the September forum and the state officials for October. The Infrastructure Committee received reports on the U.S. 177 South issue, U.S. 77 North project and the beautification of entrances into Ponca City. The committee is addressing the need for signs on I-35 and the Cimarron Turnpike noting the location of Ponca City. During the Business and Community Development Committee report it was stated that the Education Committee was continuing to evaluate and review the Partners In Education (PIE) and Slice of the PIE Programs. Two additional corporations have agreed to become partners — Lowe’s has agreed to be a partner with the Mid High and Evans and Associates Enterprises Inc. has agreed to assist Oklahoma Natural Gas and Lincoln Elementary in their partnership. The “Give Ponca the Business” Committee was focusing on its upcoming Christmas Promotion. The committee was presented with the idea of a community-wide giveaway during the holiday season. The package is still in the defining stages, but has been well received by Ponca Plaza Merchants Association and the Main Street Authority. The committee also reviewed the Breakfast of Champions (BOC) evaluations. It was reported that evaluations were very good and the next BOC is now being planned. The Health and Medical issues sub-committee continues to plan for its upcoming Health Fair set for Sept. 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Issues to be addressed include teen pregnancy, suicide and drug testing. The committee is targeting the owners, human resource managers and manager to make them aware of the services and resources available to them regarding these issues and to begin dialog with them to determine if there are additional health related issues that the community needs to address. During the Leadership Ponca City report it was noted that the application deadline had passed and applications were currently under review. The Leadership Ponca City Class reception is set for Thursday, Aug. 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ponca City Country Club. Again this year the class members will be required to commit to a community board of their choice. Notes and QuotesAppointed to Board BLACKWELL — LaVersa Holder, owner of Blackwell Nursing Home and Hillcrest Manor/McAfee Living Center in Blackwell, has been appointed by Gov. Frank Keating to a second three-year term on the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators. The term expires July 1, 2001. Purpose of the board is to assure quality care for residents of Oklahoma nursing homes by licensing competent and well-qualified nursing home administrators and to maintain their competency by providing high-quality continuing education programs. International Convention Kay Whitlock, local proprietor of Just Yesterday, 324 South Fourteenth Street, recently attended the International Herb Association Convention in Lexington, Ky. Keynote speaker was Dr. James Duke, author of the book “Green Pharmacy.” Now retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Duke now leads herbal tours and missions from Asia to Africa. Other topics of the conference included “Business of Herbs,” “The Decorative and Culinary Use of Herbs,” “New Varieties,” “Production and Processing of Herbs” and “Medical, Ethnobotany the Therapeutic Use of Herbs.” Record Earnings SPRINGFIELD, Mo., — O’Reilly Automotive, which operates two stores in Ponca City, has announced record revenues and earnings for the second quarter and first half of 1998. This is the 21st consecutive quarter of record revenues and earnings for O’Reilly since becoming a public company in April 1993. Included in the first half of 1998 are five months of operations from Hi-Lo Automotive, which was acquired by O’Reilly effective Jan. 31, 1998. For the three months ended June 30, net income totaled $7.7 million, up 26.1 percent from $6.1 million a year ago. Earnings per common share (diluted) for the first quarter increased 20.7 percent to 35 cents on 21.7 million shares, versus 29 cents a year ago on 21.2 million shares. Product sales for the first half of 1998 totaled $283.5 million, up 87.9 percent from $150.9 million in the previous year. New Officers OKLAHOMA CITY — Tony Kaai, president of Muskogee Development, has been elected president of the Oklahoma Economic Development Council. Kaai succeeds Dana Shadid, Oklahoma Community Development Institute, Edmond. Other offices are Richard Clements, manager-economic development, OG&E, Oklahoma City, vice president; Jim Mason, CEO, Stillwater Chamber of Commerce, Stillwater, secretary; and Kay Wade, business development specialist, Meridan Technology Center, Stillwater, treasurer. The organization is located in Oklahoma City at 330 Northeast 10th Street. Acquisition Completed OMAHA, Neb. — Commercial Federal Corp. has announced the completion of the acquisition of AmerUJs Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AmerUS Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AmerUs Group Col, headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. AmerUs Bank merged with and into Commercial Federal Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Commercial Federal Corporation. In the transaction, Commercial Federal acquired all of the outstanding shares of AmerUs Bank’s common stock for total consideration of $178,269,009. LIFESTYLESLittle NewsAnnouncing the birth of a son are Guy and Tracey Chapman of Ponca City. Cameron Lynn Chapman was born at 7:54 a.m. July 21, 1998 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He weighed 8-pounds, 9-ounces and was 21-inches long. He has two sisters, Brittany, 10, and Kore, 5. Grandparents are Guy and Eva Chapman and Don and Cathy Hicks. — Mr. and Mrs. Charles Woodall Jr. of Kileen, Texas announce the birth of twins July 15, 1998. Zachary Charles Woodall weighed 5-pounds, 9-ounces and Jessica Ann Woodall weighed 3-pounds, 15-ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Woodall Sr. of Ponca City and Mrs. Marie Pollard of Kileen, Texas. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Woodall Sr. of Ponca City and the late Leonard and June Beaston. — Tyler Corbin Fast is the name selected by Kurt and Fran Fast, 8150 West Tower Road, for their son born at 11:19 a.m. July 29, 1998 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He weighed 8-pounds, 4-ounces and measured 22 1/2-inches long. He has a brother, Jared Cale Fast, 2. Maternal grandparents are Carol and Bob Book of Arkansas City, Kan. and Alvah Mann of Houston, Texas. Paternal grandparents are Glenn K. and Paula Fast of Houston, Texas. Great-grandparents are C. B. and June Wilson, Ray Mann, Glenn C. and Harriet Fast, all of Arkansas City, Bill and Lee June of Winfield, Kan. and Paul and Carol Hess of Caldwell, Kan. SPORTSCorrectionThe parents of Ponca City motocross rider Barry Gifford featured in Monday’s Sports pages are Harry and Andrea Gifford. The News regrets the error. Bowling League MeetingsPonca City’s bowling leagues are beginning to hold organizational meetings for the upcoming fall season at Ponca Bowl. The Astro League will meet tonight at 6 p.m. in the Ponca Bowl. The Metro Classic League will meet at the Ponca Bowl Aug. 11 at 6 p.m.
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