LOCAL

Ponca City Guitarist Set For Poncan Performance
Jaycees Annual Childrens Film Festival Saturday
District Court
First Lady, Media Preview Pioneer Woman Museum
Ponca City Students Gather ‘At the Pole’
Helpline Training Begins Monday at Grace Episcopal
Kay Democrats Set for Meeting At County Fair
Photography Competition Oct. 11-Nov. 1 at Art Center
Fore the Girls Golf Even Will Help Girl Scouts Here

Ponca City Guitarist Set For Poncan Performance

Mark Moore, who was born and raised in Ponca City, will return home to play a benefit concert at the Poncan Theatre. “I have some fond memories of the Poncan,” he says. “It will be a real pleasure to play in the Poncan Theatre,” he says. “And it will be a pleasure to perform in front of my home town friends and family.”

Moore will perform here on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Moore plays a wide variety of kinds of music. He is presently a professional musician and a teacher. In Houston, where he lives, he teaches guitar for a college, a high school, and a church conservatory. He also teaches private lessons. “I really enjoy teaching,” he says. “It’s a great thrill to take someone who doesn’t know much about the instrument and see them grow. I love to watch them as their appreciation deepens.”

The classical guitar, which Moore prefers to other kinds of guitar, uses nylon strings or, more traditionally, strings of gut. “It’s a kind of reaction against steel strings and amps,” he says. “I still enjoy rock, but I prefer to play an acoustic instrument instead of electric.” The acoustic guitar depends on more subtlety and nuance than a steel stringed instrument, but it can still obtain a great deal of power. It has more complexity of tonal color than you can typically find with an electric instrument. “And I prefer the wider range of repertoire with an acoustic guitar,” Moore says.

For the recital at the Poncan, Moore has selected some music by Johann Sebastian Bach, whose works are often transcribed for guitar. He will also play some pieces of Spanish music by composers Isaac Albeniz and Francisco Tarrega. One of the more unusual works will be a piece called “Sakura.” It was written by a contemporary Japanese composer named Yuquijiro Yocoh.

Since so many classical guitar compositions come from the Spanish speaking world, Moore enjoys many outstanding pieces from the Hispanic culture. He will perform a piece by Mexican composer Manuel Ponce, a work by Brazilian Heitor Villa-Lobos, and one by Paraguayan Augustin Barrios.

Moore explains that the guitar became an important instrument in Spain after the Moorish invasion. “The lute, which became popular in the Renaissance, was really a Moorish instrument,” he says. But the Spanish people avoided the lute because it was introduced by a conquering people who pressed their religion and culture on the native Spanish. So they developed their own musical interests by expanding music for the vihulea, which was an early instrument that mutated into the modern guitar.

Mark Moore’s parents, Janell and Covey Moore, still live in Ponca City. His brother, Monte Moore, now lives in Tucson, where he is an electrician. Moore’s recital will be a benefit for the Poncan Theatre. For more information, patrons should contact the Poncan Theatre at 104 East Grand or call at 580-765-0943.

Jaycees Annual Childrens Film Festival Saturday

The Ponca City Jaycees will be holding the Annual Children’s Film Festival on Saturday at the Poncan Theatre. This year’s films are “Flipper” and “Casper the Ghost.”

The show will begin at 9:30 a.m. sharp and end around 1 p.m. Concessions will be available for purchase beginning 30 minutes before the show.

“The Children’s Film Festival is the largest fund raiser for the Ponca City Jaycees,” says John Williams, chairman. “Our goal is to send over 500 children throughout Kay County to this year’s Children’s Film Festival through the purchase of and distribution of donated tickets.” If you have not purchased a ticket or need more, call Williams at 767-2436. A small number of tickets remain.

As with past years, tickets will not be sold at the door. Proceeds from this project are currently earmarked for other children programs such as the Punt, Pass, & Kick coming Sept. 27 and the Christmas Adopt-A-Family project. For more information on either of these projects, call Rozanna White, 762-0028.

The Ponca City Jaycees will be soliciting individuals interested in helping run the Children’s Film Festival for next year. If interested, please see John Williams during the show.

District Court

Newkirk

Marriage Licenses

John Robert White, 20, and Emily Ann Robison, 17, both of Tonkawa.

Doby Leon Martin, 24, and Emma Gean Williams, 24, both of Ponca City.

Andrew William Cunningham, 23, Tonkawa, and Kodel LeAnn Heglin, 22, Gate, Okla.

Jose Manuel Garcia, 30, and Hermila Ochoa, 26, both of Ponca City.

Steven Joseph Horinek, 46, and Amy Louise Kirby, 40, both of Kildare.

Gregory Kent Abington, 35, Enid, and Terri Elaine Haynes, 35, Ponca City.

Andrew William Young, 20, and Kara Ann Audiss, 19, both of Ponca City.

Divorces Sought

Miranda L. Jensen vs. Shane L. Jensen.

Lynette Kay Harper vs. Danny Wayne Harper.

Civil Petitions

Trudy Jean McClarnon vs. William Alva “Jack” McClarnon, plaintiff seeking judgment for $24,134.56.

Exchange Bank and Trust Co. vs. Leroy F. Nicholson; plaintiff seeking judgment for $14,316.72.

First Lady, Media Preview Pioneer Woman Museum

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Staff Writer

“This is a special contribution to the state of Oklahoma,” first lady Cathy Keating said here Tuesday afternoon regarding the new and enlarged Pioneer Woman Museum.

Mrs. Keating was the guest of honor for a sneak media preview of the museum. The grand reopening of the 2 1/2- year project $1 million plus project is set for 10 a.m., Sept. 26.

Keating said, “The pioneer women spirit is truly alive and well in Oklahoma and has been passed down from generation to generation to generation of women.

“But if we don’t have a facility such as this where our children can come experience and see and touch this pioneer spirit it would be in great danger. So by providing this wonderful museum and providing this opportunity to keep our pioneer spirit alive is a trip down memory lane.”

Blake Wade, executive of the Oklahoma Historical Society; Rand Elliot, architect; Warren Jensen, chairman of the Advisory Board, and David Mills, who headed up the local fund raising, were all recognized by Mrs. Keating for the part they played.

Presented Print

Jayne Detten, general chairman of the opening day ceremonies next week, and a member of the Advisory Board, presented Mrs. Keating with a print of a painting commissioned by Tonkawa artist Gene Daughtery.

The original painting of a typical pioneer woman on the prairie hangs in the museum and the prints are for sale in the gift shop. In accepting the painting, Mrs. Keating said, “This could be a painting of my great-grandmother, who made the land run. It will have a special place in my heart.”

In his remarks, Rand Elliot told what inspired the design of the “sun bonnet” entrance. “One of the reasons this project is particularly important to me is that my grandmother was in the run of 1889 and she wore a bonnet just like the one on the Pioneer Woman Statue — it is something I grew up with and remains very important memory for me.

“What I hope we have done at the Pioneer Woman Museum is to talk about the spirit of the pioneer woman. I believe we’ve done that.” The brim of the bonnet entrance reflects a cut-out on the ground that says “I see no boundaries.”

Members of the media from across the state were in attendance and KWTV, Oklahoma City, was on the spot filming. Members of the Advisory Board and celebration committee were hosts for the event.

Wade recognized his staff, including Kathy Dickson, OHS Museums director, who has been here working tirelessly on the exhibits of the museum, and also Jan Prough, local manager, and Ammie Goss, site attendant.

About the fund raising efforts of the community, Wade told about the willingness of the Advisory Committee, headed by Warren Jensen, and the attitude the committee had for accepting the challenge to raise the funds for expansion.

Wade said, “As I go about the state talking about the philosophy that we use to have in the museum business — ‘just give your museum to the state and let them take care of it’ — local communities will get out of that spirit to participate and volunteer and one of the things we found here it that local spirit. The community has shared in the responsibilities and is truly an example I tell about as I go about the state.”

Remarks were made by Jensen, who has chaired the Advisory Board for six years. Jensen said, “I want to thank the community that really pitched in and got behind the project and we appreciate the Oklahoma Historical Society’s efforts. Jensen introduced Mills and lauded his fund raising efforts.

Mills, recognized the workers and “the outstanding effort of the donors.” Mills also paid tribute to the his co-chairman, Vivian Mertz, and honorary chairman, Madalynne Peel. He noted a good working partnership between OHS and the local staff helped bring the project to fruition.

Following the media tour, a reception was held for the Pioneer Quilters, who spent many hours on the “Road to Oklahoma” quilt hanging in the permanent gallery.

The next event is an invitational reception for donors on Sept. 23. Ponca City’s own Jerrie Cobb, pioneer aviatrix, is expected to attend and be interviewed by CNN, 60 minutes and CBS.

On Sept. 26 celebration of the 40th anniversary of the opening of the first museum and the grand reopening of the enlarged museum is slated. The first event is set for 9:30 a.m., with all children under 12, who wish to be in a group pictured, to assemble on the grounds of the Pioneer Woman Statue.

The opening ceremonies will get under way at 10 a.m., Sept. 26, with Cheryl Fletcher, vice chairman of the Board, as mistress of ceremonies. Grand opening and ribbon cutting is set for 11 a.m. Admission to the museum will be free on Sept. 26 and 27.

Ponca City Students Gather ‘At the Pole’

More than 700 Ponca City students turned out for the national “See You at the Pole” observance this morning. Close to 3 million young people worldwide were expected to pray around their school’s flagpole today.

Results for Ponca City Schools included: Ponca City High School, 180; Ponca City Mid High 96; Ponca City Middle School, 150. The event is staged specifically for teenagers but many younger students participated as well. The following elementary schools reported: First Lutheran, 61; Garfield Academy, 18; First Assembly, 185; Liberty, 5; and Woodlands, 30. Also, 11 members of the Ponca City band met before their practice this morning because they were unable to meet at the service time. An adult rally was also held at Centennial Plaza this morning where 50 parents gathered to pray.

KLVV Christian radio served as the area reporter to the national headquarters of “See You at the Pole” and reported the turnout from area schools. KLVV dedicated their morning programming to taking calls from See You at the Pole participants around the area. Program Director Tony Weir reports that he took calls for over a solid hour from students around the area. Weir stated, “It’s real encouraging to hear from this great number of students who aren’t afraid to stand up for what they believe in and also care enough for their fellow students to lift them up in prayer. We not only heard from the larger towns like Ponca, Enid and Stillwater, but from a majority of the smaller cities in our neighboring counties.”

Last year KLVV reported that close to 6,000 students participated in this annual event.

Helpline Training Begins Monday at Grace Episcopal

Helpline training classes will begin on Monday, Sept. 21 at Grace Episcopal Church, 109 North Thirteenth, according to Mrs. Lori May, Director of Helpline. The classes will run from 7 to 9 p.m. each Monday, and the cost for the 11 sessions will be $20. Those interested in attending may call Helpline at 765-5551 for an application or for more information.

The classes are offered to the community to train potential volunteers to answer phones at Helpline, May pointed out. However, those taking the course are not required to become volunteers. May was quick to add that there is a shortage of volunteers, and since phones are answered 24 hours every day, many volunteers are needed to complete shifts.

Sessions are taught by professionals in the mental health and related fields and Helpline staff. To begin the course, a series of four sessions on how to listen are taught by Rod Hand and Beverly Roedel. Since Helpline is a telephone service handling crisis and information calls from the community, its volunteers are taught a unique method of responding to people who are hurting.

In the mental health area, a class on “Depression,” is taught by Dr. Bill Hamilton; “Family Problems,” by Dr. Bruce Lutz; “Crisis Intervention,” by Dr. Dan Smith, and “Chronic Mental Illness,” is taught by Darrell Burns.

Other classes are “Department of Human Services,” taught by Laurie Pettay, “Grief,” taught by Steve Huston; and “Children and Youth,” taught by Byron Tribble and Claudia Todd-Sonnichson.

Helpline was established in 1973 as a telephone service to refer those with problems to the agencies that can assist them, and those in crisis to mental health professionals. Helpline is a United Way agency serving the entire community.

Kay Democrats Set for Meeting At County Fair

Kay County Democrats will meet 7 p.m., Thursday behind the party booth at the Kay County Free Fair. Co-chair Robert Howard will preside during the brief business meeting.

Democrats from Blackwell hosted the Fair Booth Tuesday night, Kaw City and Tonkawa host on Wednesday, and Newkirk is host Thursday evening. Hosts for Friday night are Democrats from Ponca City and the Democrat Women’s Club will be hosts on the final day of the Kay County Fair.

All interested Democrats are invited to the meeting and to stop by the Democrat Fair Booth. For more information contact County Chairmen Andrea Morriss (580) 765-6260.

Photography Competition Oct. 11-Nov. 1 at Art Center

The 1998 Photography Competition sponsored by the Ponca City Art Association is slated for Oct. 11 through Nov. 1 at the Ponca City Art Center.

Plans are already in the works for the 16th annual competition and all entries must be received no later than Wednesday, Oct. 7. No person may enter more than six works and they may be in black and white, color, hand tinting, non-silver — by any photographic process. All entries must be 5 by 7 inches or larger, originals by the entrant and must not have received an award previously by Ponca City Art Association Photography Competitions.

Photographers who are members of the Ponca City Art Association will be charged $5 per entry, and nonmembers will be charged $6 per entry.

The photography entries may be hand delivered from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, and from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7. Entries may also be shipped to the Ponca City Art Center, 819 E. Central, Ponca City, OK 74601. If shipped, the entries must by shipped in reusable boxes and will be returned C.O.D. at the conclusion of the competition.

Four divisions will be recognized at the competition — Student, Amateur, Advanced, and Special Award. Student division encompasses high school age students or younger; amateur division is for nonprofessional photographers and anyone who has not won two first place ribbons in past shows; advanced division includes photographers for hire, or anyone who has won two first place ribbons in past shows; and, in the special awards division, anyone may enter a maximum of two prints.

Family is the theme for this year’s special awards division. Photographs entered in this division should be black and white or color and illustrate the essence of family. Photographs must be entered in this division to qualify and anyone may enter.

Competition is juried and this year’s judge will be Ken Helt, M. Photog., Cr., PPA-Certified from Stillwater. Awards will be given for Best of Show, People’s Choice and first, second and third places in the divisions.

Sunday, Oct. 11, is the exhibition opening and there will be a reception for all photographers, Art Association members and guest from 1:30 to 5 p.m.

For additional information, or to receive an entry form, call the Art Center, (580) 765-9746.

Fore the Girls Golf Even Will Help Girl Scouts Here

Come play “Fore the Girls” at the first ever Ponca City Bluestem Girl Scout Council Golf Tournament Oct. 5 at the Ponca City Country Club.

The tournament will get off to a bang at 10 a.m. and continue until the last duffer drives in about 2 p.m. Golfers will have the opportunity to play for an assortment of prizes and awards including a hole in one contest, a closest to the pin contest, and other unique events.

“Fore the Girls” is designed so golfers will have fun while benefiting the many programs of Bluestem Girl Scout Council. Chair of this year’s tournament is Suzi Lenhart, owner of Miss Suzi’s Singing School. Also helping Lenhart on the committee are Pam Lott, Alice Evans, Brice Chism, John Pennewitt, Kenna Jackson, Donna Hingtgen, Andra Vogt, Eric Kurtz, Melanie Longmore and Cyndi Weston.

The tournament is a four-person scramble divided into three flights. Registration is $75 per person or $300 per team. Participant fees include refreshments, a tournament gift bag, cart fees, green fees, lunch, one mulligan and the opportunity to compete for an assortment of prizes.

Individuals, companies or organizations may sponsor a hole for $100. Corporate sponsor for this year’s tournament is Conoco Inc. Other sponsors include ABC Cookie Bakers, A-Z Electric, Crossland, Davis Moore Auto Group, Inc., Family and Farm Financial Services, Inc., Gibson Clinic, Head Country Food Products and Miss Suzi’s Singing School.

Also sponsoring holes are Magnum Mini Storage, North Central Marine, Inc., Northern Oklahoma Cancer Center, Northern Oklahoma Eye Clinic, Odie’s, Oklahoma Natural Gas, Petroleum Services, Pioneer Bank and Trust, Ponca Machines, Prudential Insurance-David Lowther, Prudential Securities Incorporated, Quality Water Services, Seven-Up, Southwestern Bell Telephone, The Brick House Fine Jewelers, Trout Funeral Home, United Supermarket and Wells Plumbing Company.

For more information or to obtain a registration form call Suzi Lenhart at 762-9895, the Kay County Girl Scout office at 762-9616 or the Bluestem Girl Scout Council office at 1-800-457-GIRL. The deadline to register for the tournament is Sept. 28. Bluestem Girl Scout Council is a United Way Agency.

DEATHS

Ross James Smith Jr
Anna Mae Logan
James Walter Buttram
Beatrice Pauline Butterfield Taylor
Kevin K. Burk
Betty Jean Grantham
Merlin A. Dillow
Dorothy Jane Sayre
Vernon Lee Vanlandingham

Ross James Smith Jr.

Ross James Smith Jr., Ponca City resident, died Saturday evening Sept. 12, 1998, at his home. He was 26.

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Grace Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Tom Short officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in the West Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Watonga.

Born Nov. 12, 1971, in Enid, Ross James Smith Jr., was the son of Ross James and Janet (Boettger) Smith Sr. He was a graduate of the Newkirk High School. While in high school he was employed with Glass Trucking in Newkirk.

After graduation he served overseas in the United States Air Force during Desert Storm. At the time of his death he was employed with Cavett Portable Buildings in Ponca City. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, mechanic work, camping, and being with his children.

He is survived by his wife, Tina, of the home, his parents, Ross Smith Sr., of Great Falls, Mont., and Janet Smith, of Fort. Benton, Mont.; step-children, Tyler and Allison, of Ponca City; daughter, Alysa Smith, of Ponca City; son, Daniel, of Ponca City and an unborn son; one brother Neal of Fort Benton, Mont.; his grandmother, Annie Ash, of Conrad, Mont.; grandfather, Percy Boettger, of Havre, Mont.; and numerous other relatives and friends.

A memorial fund The Ross Smith Memorial Fund has been established for Mr. Smith’s children with the NationsBank in care of Michele Bales, 222 East Grand, Ponca City, OK 74601.

Anna Mae Logan

Anna Mae Logan, longtime Ponca City resident, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 1998, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 99.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at the First Baptist Church Chapel with the Rev. Larry Heslip, Minister of Education, officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.

Anna Mae (Thrasher) Logan was born Jan. 3, 1899. in East Texas, the daughter of William Carroll and Frances Virginia (Shaw) Thrasher. When she was seven months old the family moved to Ardmore.

She married James Edgar Logan on April 17, 1917 at Woodford, Okla. Her husband preceded her in death in 1983. Mrs. Logan was a longtime member of the Ponca City First Baptist Church, having joined in 1938. Her hobbies were gardening and handwork.

Surviving are her sons, Paul Logan, of Pryor and Barto Logan, of Ponca City; a sister, Evelyn McDaniel, of Arlington, Texas; six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by five brothers, three sisters, one grandchild, and one great-grandchild.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 218 South Sixth Street, Ponca City, OK 74601.

The family will be at 2609 Rice.

Obituaries

James Walter Buttram

James Walter “Jim” Buttram, longtime resident of Ponca City died Tuesday morning, Sept. 15, 1998 at Hillcrest Manor in Blackwell. He was 72.

A memorial service is set for 2 p.m. Friday at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Ponca City. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Ardyth; his daughter Kathy Adkins and her husband Lee of Stillwater; his son Alan Buttram and his wife Pam of Carl Junction, Mo.; his daughter Chris Beck and her husband Dwight of Broken Arrow; and his six grandchildren Jason Bolstead, Allison Buttram, Kathryn Beck, Jimikaye Beck, Aaron Buttram and Alex Buttram.

Jim Buttram was born Sept. 9, 1926, in Three Sands, the only son of James Arthur “Whitey” and Doris Marie (Cecil) Buttram. The family moved often as Jim grew up. He attended 10 different schools including Ponca City, Red Rock, Perry, Fairfax, and Lusk, Wyo.

While in high school in Fairfax, Jim lettered in wrestling and football. In February 1944, during his senior year, the family moved to the Lance Creek oil field camp near Lusk, Wyo. Although there for just a few months, he was selected outstanding senior boy and outstanding athlete in his class of 120.

After graduation from Lusk High School he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps as an Aviation Cadet. While waiting permanent assignment he was selected for the U.S. Army Special Training Reserve Program. In June 1944, he reported to Washington University in St. Louis, Mo., for advanced academic training.

In February 1945 Jim was ordered to active duty by the Army Air Force, reporting to Keesler Field near Biloxi, Miss. After completing his training, he transferred to Chanute Field, Ill., to teach navigation and navigation systems for the B-29 bomber and the P-80, the U.S. Army Air Force’s first jet propelled aircraft. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force on Nov. 1, 1946. While stationed at Keesler, Jim was called by The Lord and baptized at the First Baptist Church in Biloxi.

In January 1947, Jim entered Oklahoma A&M University in Stillwater, where he studied business administration and industrial engineering. While attending Oklahoma A&M he met, courted, and married the love of his life, Ardyth Ann Grover of Lenapah. The couple marked their 49th year of matrimony Sept. 11, 1998.

In 1948, while a full-time student, Jim and his father combined their savings of $400 and formed Buttram Pipe Line Construction Company. Jim and Ardyth moved to Ponca City in January 1950. The commute to and from Stillwater was not a particularly pleasant one in those days, but the two persevered and graduated with Bachelors of Science degrees in May.

Although Buttram Pipe Line was organized by Jim and his father to construct pipelines for the oil and gas industry, the firm soon diversified into other areas of construction In fact, Buttram Pipe Line became a leading contractor for laying buried telephone cable in the central and northern U.S.

In 1956, Jim developed a revolutionary tractor-mounted telephone cable plow which, by 1969, was in use by nearly every buried cable contractor in the U.S. Buttram Pipe Line also manufactured, sold, and franchised more than 100 “Coin King” car washes which dotted the western part of the country. After the untimely death of Jim’s father in 1958, the firm diversified further as Jim began to buy and develop real estate in Ponca City and surrounding areas.

Jim Buttram developed or co-developed property in several states. Locally, he was best-known as co-developer and co-owner of Ponca Plaza Shopping Center with Jack Bowker. In Tulsa, his partner, architect Russell L. Magee and he co-developed and built Skyline East at 41st Street and Skelly Drive, which, at that time was the largest hotel, convention-exhibit and professional office complex in Oklahoma.

Jim was active in many other business areas. He was co-owner and board member of Acme Foundry and Machine Company in Blackwell; owner and board chairman of Kay Drilling Company, board member of Pelton Company, board member and chairman of First National Bank of Ponca City; board member of Continental Savings and Loan Association, Oklahoma City; board member of North Park Development Company; and co-owner and director of the Southland Motor Inn Corporation.

Jim Buttram’s civic activities were numerous and diverse. He served as member of the Unity High School Board of Governors; president of the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce, president of the Ponca City Country Club; board member of the Ponca City Industrial Foundation, the OSU Alumni Foundation for Kay County, the Cherokee Yacht Club at Grand Lake and the Bois d’Arc Watershed Association; trustee of the 101 Ranch Rodeo Foundation, and member and chairman of the Board of Regents of Northern Oklahoma College.

Friends may make donations to the St. Paul’s Methodist Church Building Fund, the Oklahoma State University Foundation or the Northern Oklahoma College Foundation.

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Beatrice Pauline Butterfield Taylor

Bea Taylor, former longtime Ponca City area resident went home to be with God on Sept. 11, 1998, while at her granddaughter’s home in Port Lavaca, Texas. She was 92.

During her long life she was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, spending many hours sewing, crocheting, quilting and cooking for her family. Her neighbors and friends were gifted through her cooking and nursing skills as she tended to anyone who knew her.

Bea and her late husband George E. Taylor were active for many years in the Red Rock Eastern Star Chapter 180 and Chapter 81 of Billings. While living in Oklahoma she attended the First Christian Church, and was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

Born in Autwine, Okla., on Oct. 18, 1905, she grew up on the family farm near Marland. At the age of 17, she married Harry L. Melvin of Garnett, Kan. After a lengthy illness he left her a widow at the age of 26 and with three small children to raise.

She returned home to her family in Oklahoma, where she met and married George E. Taylor on May 23, 1932, in Enid. One son was born to this blessed union. George preceded his wife in death on March 4. 1967. She previously lived in Marland, Billings, and for many years in Enid before moving to Columbus, Texas, and Trophy Gardens, Alamo, Texas.

Bea was preceded in death by her two husbands, her parents Frank Clifford and Jane Myrtle (Penny) Butterfield; a son, James F. Melvin; seven brothers: Arch, Clarence “Bench”, Claud, Bill, Marion “Short”, Jim, and Robert; one sister, Mrs. Bob (Alta Butterfield) Regnier; one son-in-law, Roy Hanson; one grandson, Mark Taylor; and one great-grandson Jeremiah Willems.

Bea is survived by two daughters, Alta Melvin McBride and her husband Dale of Trophy Gardens, Alamo, Texas, and Virginia Melvin Hanson, of Morrison, Colo.; one son George R. Taylor and his wife Sue of Columbus, Texas; one sister Alma Kulow, of Mesa, Ariz.; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Jim (Minnie) Butterfield of Newkirk.

Granny Bea is also survived by nine grandchildren, Sherry McBride Wiser of Port Lavaca, Texas, Brenda McBride Willems of Plano, Texas, Denis McBride of Sand Springs, Joel McBride of Hamshire, Texas, Gary Hanson, Shirley Hanson Peer, and Royce Hanson of Littleton, Colo., Paul Hanson Wood of Suwanee, Ga., and Pamela Taylor Lamar of Pueblo, Colo.; 23 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. In addition, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends survive her.

Bea will be greatly missed by all, but a welcomed addition to God’s angels. “Bea has gone home.”

Casket bearers and honorary bearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons Denis McBride, Joel McBride, Joseph McBride, Randy Willems, Chad Willems, B.J. Wiser, Adam Ruiz, Gary Hanson, Royce Hanson, David Peer and Terry Willems.

Family visitation will be Thursday, Sept. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Trout Funeral Home, Ponca City. The funeral service will be held Friday, Sept. 18, 1998, 2 p.m., at the Trout Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Tulsa Chapter, 6465 South Yale St., Suite 318, Tulsa, OK 74136.

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Services Pending

Kevin K. Burk

Kevin K. Burk, Ponca City resident, died at his home, early this morning, Sept. 16, 1998. Survivors include his mother, Minnie Burk, of the home. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home.

Funerals

Thursday

Betty Jean Grantham

Funeral to be held graveside at 10:30 a.m. at the Hope Cemetery located southwest of Arkansas City, Kan. Arrangements are under the direction of Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home, Arkansas City, Kan.

Merlin A. Dillow

Funeral at 10 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Blackwell. Burial will be in the Braman (Okla.) Cemetery.

Dorothy Jane Sayre

Funeral to be at 2 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Blackwell. Burial will be in Blackwell Cemetery.

Friday

Vernon Lee Vanlandingham

Funeral to be at 10 a.m. at Henderson Hills Baptist Church in Edmond. A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. at the Duncan (Okla.) City Cemetery under the direction of Baggerly Funeral Home, Edmond.

NEWS BRIEFS

Something Big — Something big is coming to Ponca City Fifth Street Park Sunday at 10 a.m. New Creation Church invite’s the public to bring a brown bag lunch and join them for service in the park with a picnic afterward. Special speaker, 6-foot, 10-inch Mark Lavine from Grove will be speaking. Lavine has ministered throughout the United States and Russia. Pastor Jack Adams and the congregation of New Creation invite everyone to join them.

Call Don Sawyer, your full time chimney sweep since 1975. Efficient and no mess. Call 1-800-974-8698, in Ponca 762-8883. adv.

Watchfire — Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 750, will be conducting the annual POW-MIA Watchfire on Saturday. Opening ceremonies will begin at 11 a.m. at Resthaven. The public is invited to attend and the chapter will be retiring flags during the 24-hour watchfire.

Need Hearing help? Heartland Hearing Aid Center is here just for you. Conventional, programmable single multi-channel, digital, what’s best for you? Come by or call 1302 North 7th, 767-1961 and find the answer. adv.

Square Dancing — Free ice cream social and introduction to square dancing is planned for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22. All ages welcome to attend the event at the Lutheran School Cafeteria, 1104 North Fourth Street.

House Vandalized — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 7:53 a.m. Tuesday that vehicles had been vandalized and a garage entered at a house being checked on the vacation house list. The information was logged.

State Certified DUI School Bridgeway, Inc. is Kay Co.'s only local non-profit organization that offers both mid week and weekend DUI Schools and Assess-

ments. Next school scheduled. Friday September 25th and, Saturday Saturday 26th, starting at 5:30 p.m. We now offer the 24 hr. DUI School. Call 762-1462 for res-

ervations and information. adv.

Finishes Basic — Army Pvt. Stephen Guy has graduated from Basic Infantry Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the course of instruction, Guy received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid and Army history and traditions. He is now on Post at Fort Campbell, Ky. with the 187th Rockathons, 101 Airborne. He is the son of Steve and Mary Beth Guy of Ponca City.

Bicycle Stolen, Recovered — A woman from the 1000 block of North Sunset Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:35 a.m. Tuesday that a bicycle had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. However, at 7:47 a.m., a woman from the 200 block of Westbury reported that a bicycle had been stolen and another left in its place. The bicycle left was the one stolen earlier, and it was returned to the owner.

Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday 6-8 p.m. 205 West Hartford. adv.

Accident — An accident at the intersection of West Central Avenue and South Peachtree Street was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:24 a.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Concealed Hand Gun Class. September 19th, 8:00 a.m. - ? For more information call 765-6589. adv.

Garage Broken Into — A person was at the Ponca City Police Department at 8:49 a.m. Tuesday to report that a garage in the 1900 block of North Seventh Street had been broken into. An officer was assigned and the information was logged.

Buildings Damaged — A man at Affordable Carpet, 200 West Grand Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:06 a.m. Tuesday that a window of the business had been shot out by a BB-gun. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. The officer also took reports of vandalism to two other buildings in the 200 block of West Grand Avenue, Believers Fellowship Hall and Wanda’s Upholstery.

Free Sample of Este Lauder Foundation at John’s Apparel, 205 East Cleveland. adv.

Air Conditioner Stolen — A man reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:36 p.m. Tuesday that a window air conditioner had been stolen from a window of rental property. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Quilt Show — Pioneer Area Quilters Guild is sponsoring a quilt show “Pieced On The Run, II.” The show will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Marland Estate Hotel Chapel, 901 Monument Road. Admission is $3 per person.

Court Allen Construction. Concrete and Flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. adv.

Popcorn Burned — The Communications Center received a fire alarm from the Edwin Fair Center, 1501 North Sixth Street at 2:22 p.m. Tuesday. All stations of the Ponca City Fire Department responded to the scene, but discovered there was no fire, and that the problem was burned popcorn.

Jim Bowen Construction - Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv.

Accident — An accident in the 1600 block of West South Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:22 p.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Camera Repairs. Graham Photo, 201 North First, Downtown. 765-4348. adv.

Youngster Injured — The Communications Center received a call at 7:40 a.m. today from the 900 block of North Osage Street that an accident had occurred involving a youngster and a motorcycle. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department responded and a report was taken that a 9-year-old girl was skating to school and was struck by the motorcycle. An ambulance from the Ponca City Fire Department responded and took the youngster to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment of injuries and she was later released. No citations were issued, according to the police.

Head Country, One half bar-b-q chicken with choice of vegetables, $3.95, Thursday, 4-? p.m. 1217 East Prospect. 767-8304. adv.

Accident — An accident in the 400 block of North Palm Street was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:08 p.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Bicycle Stolen — A woman was at the Ponca City Police Department at 3:54 p.m. Tuesday to report a bicycle stolen from a residence in the 700 block of North Oak Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Used Book Sale! Large Selection priced $.25 to $.95. Brace Books, 2205 N. 14th. adv.

Accident — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 5:07 p.m. Tuesday that an accident had occurred at the intersection of North Third Street and East Cleveland Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Items Fall From Vehicle — A man from the 2100 block of Shasta reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:12 p.m. Tuesday that a gun in a case and a chair had fallen from a vehicle. An officer was assigned, brought the items to the police department, and at 8:26 p.m. a man reported losing the gun. Police advised the individual to pick up the gun on Wednesday.

Fencing Missing — A man with McAllister Fencing reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:31 p.m. Tuesday that someone had taken a 50-foot roll of 4-foot fencing from the tower area at Prospect Avenue and Snake Road. An officer was assigned and a grand larceny report was taken.

Dog Gone — A woman was at the Ponca City Police Department at 8:54 p.m. Tuesday to report that her dog had been stolen from 21 East Riverview. The Kay County Sheriff’s Office was notified to handle the situation.

After School Grand Opening — The grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the after school program at White Eagle is set for 3 p.m. Friday at the White Eagle dining hall. The program is sponsored by the YMCA outreach program and AmeriCorps. For further information call 762-3869.

Subjects Held — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 9:16 p.m. Tuesday from a resident in the 1000 block of North Pine Street that two carloads of subjects were at the residence and one subject had broken in at the back door. Three officers of the Ponca City Police Department were assigned and a 27-year-old man was held on a warrant out of Dallas. Another subject, a 24-year-old man was held on a Kay County bench warrant for failure to appear.

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Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 12:18 a.m. Wednesday that a motorist had flagged the officer down reporting that another vehicle had hit her’s at the intersection of North Second Street and East Highland Avenue. Another officer responded to the call and found the identified vehicle at the intersection of North Seventh Street and East Hazel Avenue. A 36-year-old woman was held for DUI.

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Assault — The Ponca City Police Department received a report of a disturbance in progress in the 400 block of North Birch Street at 10 p.m. Tuesday. Two officers were assigned and a warrant request was made for an assault and battery.

Need Your carpet cleaned? Top of the line equipment, latest technology factory trained technician, introductory price. Call Floorcraft, 762-8381. adv.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Union Street and Albany Avenue at 1:04 a.m. Wednesday that a 21-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension, having no insurance and speeding.

Helpline Training class begins Monday, Sept. 21, 7 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church. Call 765-5551 for more info. adv.

Pursuit Ends in Arrest — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 4:48 a.m. Wednesday that a suspected intoxicated driver was driving a vehicle in the Lake Road area. Four officers were assigned and the vehicle was located heading west on Lake Road, where a pursuit began and then ended at the intersection of North First Street and Highland Avenue where a 22-year-old man was held for DUI, failure to yield, leaving the scene of a property damage accident. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

LIFESTYLES

Event To Fete Kansas Couple
Lacy Patterson Marries Jeremy Jabez Lockwood
Event To Fete Lucille Wathor
Sage, Rosemary & Thyme Club Meets
Bits and Pieces
Cateri Circle
Robisch In Germany

Event To Fete Kansas Couple

Mr. and Mrs. Merle Peters of Geuda Springs, Kan. will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 20. A reception will be held in their honor at 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall at Central Christian Church, 206 West Central, Arkansas City, Kan. All friends and relatives are invited to attend the event and the couple requests “no gifts.”

Hosting the reception will be their daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Billy J. Walker of Maple City, Kan. and granddaughters and their husbands: Cathy and Eric Page of Wellington, Kan., Chris and Jon Rothell and their children, David and Kayla of Arkansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Peters are also the parents of the late Fred Peters.

Merle Fred Peters and Clela Jane Klofkorn were married Sept. 24, 1948 at the Central Christian Church in Arkansas City, where they are still active members. During their marriage they have resided west of Arkansas City, where they have farmed and raised cattle. Mrs. Peters was employed at Memorial Hospital for seven years. The couple semi-retired in 1991.

Lacy Patterson Marries Jeremy Jabez Lockwood

Following their recent marriage at the United Methodist Church in Newkirk, Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Jabez Lockwood have established a home at 507 North Third. The bride is a student at Ponca City High School and the bridegroom is employed with Heartland Foods in Newkirk. Their vows were officiated by the Rev. William Chace. Parents of the couple are Jim and Pat Patterson, 2419 Rice, and James and Vickie Lockwood of Newkirk.

The bride wore a gown borrowed from her sister. The slim skirted satin dress featured a lace bodice and sleeves and a Sweetheart neckline. The chapel length train was detailed with a satin bow. The tulle veil was attached to a circlet of white roses and beads and was fashioned from the bride’s mother’s wedding veil. She carried a bouquet of dark purple and dark green silk roses and ivy.

Matron of Honor for her sister was Nicole Johnston and bridesmaid was Marcy Lee. Each wore a long Hunter green satin dress with a lace bodice and carried an arrangement of purple and green roses. The couple’s daughter, Haley Lockwood, was carried by Jamie Phillips, sister of the bridegroom, and ringbearer was Kelley Phillips.

Corby Wathor was the Best Man and Ty Lockwood was groomsman. Ushers were Alan Phillips, Brad Patterson and Dustin Johnston. Candlelighters were Jeff and Joey Lee and Jessica Lockwood, sister of the bridegroom, kept the guest book.

Assisting with the reception at the Masonic Lodge in Newkirk were Sylvia Ganer, Debbie Lee and Ashley Patterson. Among the guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Klusmeyer of Minco, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Amos, Kimberly, Griffin and Reid Thompson, all of Norman, Harold and Lucille Cline and Don and Sandra Lockwood, all of Newkirk.

Event To Fete Lucille Wathor

An open invitation is extended to friends and family of Lucille (Trenary) Wathor to attend a celebration in honor of her 80th birthday. The event is planned for 2-4 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Hartford and Pecan. She requests no gifts.

Hosting the event will be her children: Arlene and J. D. Dotson of Skiatook, Karen and Rick Walden of Tulsa, Carol and Mac Morris of Houston, Texas, Mike and Cindi Wathor of Newkirk, Patty and Jeff Woodard, Debbie and Mel Cain, Teresa and Mike Angle, all of Ponca City.

Mrs. Wathor has 28 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Sage, Rosemary & Thyme Club Meets

The Sept. 9 meeting of Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club was held on the patio at home of Margaret Price with 27 members attending. Mary Anne Potter, president, called the meeting to order with the reading of the Gardeners’ Creed.

Guests Mary Keck, Debbie Parr, Morgiana Williams, and new members June Weimer, Theory Chiu and Sandy Penewitt, were introduced.

Susan McMonigle, treasurer, gave the club’s financial report and the report on proceeds from the Herb Festival. Helen Widner, vice president, announced Festival T-shirts are available at a cost of 3/$20 or $7 apiece.

The group voted to spend $500 of the Herb Festival profit for concrete benches at the Cann Gardens. Marlene Danielson, Ways and Means chairman of Ponca City Council, advised for Christmas Open House they plan a bazaar titled “A Garden of Gifts” with each club presenting items for sale at the Open House. Guests may register to win a door price. A meeting with the clubs will be announced later.

June Weimer volunteered to collect the awards sheets of the club, due May 31, for the June awards. These are used to select of Gardener of the Year. The Council requested one member from each club to decorate the Cann Home for Open House and Jannie Ross will represent SR&T.

Announcement was made that the Serendipity table will be self-serve in the future. The Oct. 14 meeting will be at the Cann Home patio with Marlene Roth’s program title being “Gorgeous Gourds.”

Bits and Pieces

Cateri Circle

St. Mary’s Cateri Circle will meet on Thursday at 6 p.m. in the McGurk Room at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. All interested persons are invited to attend this meeting. For more information contact Rozina Adson at 765-6255.

Xi Zeta Lambda

Members of Xi Zeta Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority started their summer socials with a “Bunko” party at the home of Nida Austin on June 27. In July an outing to visit Wichita’s “Old Town” and “New Town” was held in honor of Judy Watt, Girl of the Year. In August members reminisced at the “Beatles” concert at the Poncan Theatre.

Robisch In Germany

Word has been received by Mrs. Marjorie Decker, Ponca City resident, that her grandson-in-law, Brett Robisch, former Oklahoma State University basketball player, is currently playing exhibition basketball in Germany. His wife, the former Shana Lehman, granddaughter of Mrs. Decker, and their baby daughter, Savannah, have joined Brett in Germany.

SPORTS

Smallish Gray Has Big Heart
Sooners Deserve Their Day Afield

Smallish Gray Has Big Heart

By FRED HILTON

News Sports Editor

“He’s too small to be as good as he is,” one Wildcat coach said in speaking of offensive guard Matt Gray.

Gray is listed as 6-0, 175-pounds. He says he’s 6-1, “about” 170.

Oddly enough, the Wildcat senior says he became a lineman in junior high because he was too big to be a back.

“I was fat,” he recalls. “I was 5-1, 130 pounds.”

For whatever reason, Wildcat coaches are more than happy he is what he is and where he is — part of an offensive line that is helping the Poncans average 240 yards a game rushing.

“He may be small in size, but he has a heart this size,” line coach Lee Wilson says, holding his hands far apart.

“He’s the smallest lineman we’ve got,” assistant coach Rick Poole notes. “He’s also one of the best we’ve got. He does everything right.”

The blocking scheme of the Wishbone brought in by head coach Todd Kimrey lets a small lineman like Gray get the best of the bigger — sometime much bigger — defensive linemen of the other team.

“He gets real low and at the legs of the defensive players. It drives them crazy,” assistant coach Larry Degan said.

“I like it a lot,” Gray says of the blocking technique. “I can get so low I can take out the legs of the other guy. It shows that a big guy can be whipped by a little guy.”

The kind of success the Wildcat offensive line has had is a bit of a surprise, even to the Po-Hi coaches. Usually offensive linemen need to be together as a unit for some time for them to be successful as this one has been.

Only junior right guard Wes Crossan is a returning starter. All of the others are new to the varsity.

“Josh (Ozment, center) and I have been playing together for a while,” Gray said. “And (left tackle) Jacob Biby and I work together pretty good.”

Joining Crossan on the right side are tackle Casey Badley and tight end Michael Galbreath.

“Matt has paid his dues,” Wilson says. “He was on the JV team last year and on the special teams. He loves to go down and break up the wedge on kickoffs. He does all the little things right.”

There is one part Gray would like to change, however. In the Cats’ first two games this season, he has not finished because of leg cramps.

Maybe that’s because in addition to playing in the offensive line, Gray also puts in time as a linebacker and is on “all” the special teams.

Sooners Deserve Their Day Afield

Oklahoma sportsmen and women are being encouraged to go hunting or fishing on Sept. 26, National Hunting and Fishing Day, to celebrate their important role in conserving the state's fish and wildlife resources.

In Oklahoma, fish and wildlife management is funded entirely by fees paid by hunters and anglers. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, the agency responsible for the state's fish and wildlife resources, receives no general state tax appropriation.

“Hunters and anglers deserve credit for their important roles in ensuring that future Oklahomans have quality fish and wildlife resources to enjoy,” said David Warren, information and education chief for the Wildlife Department. “They have earned the right to enjoy our bountiful resources through their support of the Department's conservation activities. National Hunting and Fishing Day is a great opportunity to make plans to spend some time outdoors.”

Designed to bring attention to the contributions made by hunters and anglers to conservation, NHFD was first observed in 1972. The annual celebration has been recognized by every sitting president, the U.S. Congress and all state governors.

Some key contributions made to the nation's fish and wildlife by American hunters and anglers include:

— Spending almost $1 billion annually for hunting and fishing licenses, game tags and permits. This money is the major source of income for almost all state wildlife agencies and is particularly important in states like Oklahoma.

— In addition to license fees, sportsmen and women contribute more than $400 million a year in the form of special excise taxes paid on firearms, ammunition, archery equipment, fishing tackle and motorboat fuel. These funds are then turned back to the states for local fish and wildlife conservation and research projects. This year, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is eligible for nearly $8 million of these excise tax revenues, a figure which comprises a third of the agency's entire budget.

— Providing charitable donations of an estimated $300 million annually to fish and wildlife enhancement programs.

Many local NHFD activities are scheduled throughout the state, but Warren insists that outdoor enthusiasts don't necessarily need a formal event in order to enjoy the day.

“Outdoor recreation significantly adds to the quality of life for millions of Americans,” Warren said. “That alone is reason to celebrate.”