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PC Police in High Speed Chase
Great-Granddaughter of Frank Phillips Here Tuesday to Autograph Her Books

PC Police in High Speed Chase

By JEFF POLITTE

News Staff Writer

Ponca City police were led on a wild ride at speeds up to 80 mph through several residential areas early Sunday morning before finally apprehending an alleged underage drinker.

The 20-year-old male suspect had attempted to escape police after he and another driver were discovered drag racing on Osage Street near the intersection of Highland Avenue.

The man, arrested several blocks and seven minutes later, was only one of 20 subjects taken into custody by police on various charges during the weekend.

The driver was taken into custody for driving under intoxication, attempting to elude police and driving 80 mph in a 35 mph zone.

Three passengers, two male and one female, were also taken into custody. All three were only questioned and released.

According to traffic captain Carl Porter, the driver of the vehicle was observed drag racing a second vehicle by master patrolman Fred Landis.

Landis reported that when the two vehicles passed him they were going 55 mph in a 35 mph zone.

“The officer chased one of the vehicles,” said Porter. It turned south on Ash Street and the officer pursued.

The second vehicle turned on Lake Street and disappeared at a high rate of speed. Three other officers later joined the chase.

Great-Granddaughter of Frank Phillips Here Tuesday to Autograph Her Books

Author Linda Phillips Ashour is the great-granddaughter of Frank Phillips, founder of the Phillips Petroleum Company.

She will be visiting Brace Books and More on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. to autograph copies of three of her novels, Joy Baby, Sweet Remedy, and Speaking in Tongues.

A full-time writer who now lives in New York, Ashour spent her younger years in Tulsa. For a time she taught at UCLS Extension in Los Angeles.

Her father, Robert B. Phillips, is the grandson of Frank Phillips, upon whose life she modeled her novel, Joy Baby. Although presented as fiction, this sweeping family saga chronicling three generations of an unforgettable American dynasty sounds too familiar to Oklahoma readers who know the legend and legacy of the Phillips family.

First is Nelson Hanks, founder of Hanks Petroleum, whose unlikely rise to power begins in a barber shop. Nelson’s son, Hubbell, struggles under the weight of the family name. His wife. Mary, tries to fuse past and present into a pragmatic formula for success. And their daughter Laydelle — Joy Baby — searches for love, burdened by expectations she can never fulfill.

According to The New York Times Book Review, “Ashour tells the story of three generations of a pioneer Oklahoma oil magnate’s family, from rags to riches and back to rags again. ... Joy Baby becomes a fascinating insider’s look at the triumphs and sorrows of a legendary family.”

Ashour acknowledges that “’This novel is, in part, based on my great-grandfather’s life. I let fact and fantasy collide here in the hope that pure story would emerge. In the effort to keep characters and events psychologically true, I’ve had help from many sources.

“Historical research for this book was naturally conducted by scouring books and documents, riffling through old photographs and artifacts. But it was also, and perhaps most important, enlivened by stories shared with me by those who knew Frank and Jane Phillips. I can’t thank these people enough: Bob Finney, historian for Phillips Petroleum, and Paul Endacott, who was president of the corporation for 11 years, are both able raconteurs. Bob Landsdown welcomed me at Woolaroc and led me through my great-grandfather’s museum on several occasions.

“Frank Phillips had a long and complex relationship with the Osage Indian tribe. ... I am grateful to Geoffrey Mongrain Standing Bear for taking time out of a frantic schedule for me. Our talks have helped me understand the immediacy of certain tribal issues.

“Oil Man, a diligent biography of my great-grandfather by Michael Wallis, was of immense help during the writing of this novel. The Osage Oil Boom, by Kenny A. Franks appeared on bookshelves in the nick of time. A portion of the text, the pipeline chant, appears verbatim in the novel, for it could not have been improved upon. The same is true of the passage lifted from a Cherokee outlaws autobiography. Henry Starr’s words are his own. So are those of his Aunt Belle.”

Ashour’s debut novel, Speaking In Tongues, was the story of Oklahoma expatriate who flees her Bible Belt background, marries a French photographer, and settles down with him in a rambling old country house in Provence.

Sweet Remedy features a country music lyric-writing woman whose struggles take place in Los Angeles, but were rooted in her Oklahoma past.

She has also written short stories which have appeared in The Paris Review and The North American Review. She is a past recipient of the prestigious Beck Fellowship from Denison University and has been a fellow at Yaddo.

Ashour is anxious to visit with people in this region who can share their memories of the Phillips family with her. The three novels have been published in paperback by Hawk Publishing of Tulsa.

Those who want autographed copies but cannot attend the autographing party on Tuesday may contact Brace Books and More to have copies held for them, at 765-5173, 800-256-5173, or email@bracebooks.com.

DEATHS

No Deaths
Willis H. McCabe
Michael Anthony Zverina Jr.
Cecil L. Saylors
Robert Talbot
Tawsha Marie Hurst
Julia Miller
Manus Lyle Smith

No Deaths

Obituaries

Willis H. McCabe

Willis H. McCabe, longtime Ponca City resident, died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2000, at his home. He was 81.

The funeral will be held Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000, at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. J.D. Ward, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Huff Minor Post 14. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.

Willis Harold McCabe was born Oct. 20, 1918, in Copan, Okla., the son of Edward Scott and Orpha Maude (Binding) McCabe. He moved with his family to Edmond, then to Stillwater where he received his education, graduating from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor of science degree in business.

During college, he was a member of the Mu Kappa Tau marketing fraternity and the Wesley Foundation.

On Feb. 1, 1941, he married Dorothy Jean Jones in Kansas City, Mo. They made their first home in Billings. In December 1941, they moved to Ponca City and Mr. McCabe began a career with Continental Oil Co. in the Purchasing Department. He spent 10 years in Houston then returned to Ponca City in 1982 and retired from Conoco after 41 years of service.

In December 1942, he entered the U.S. Army and served with the 89th Quartermaster Rail Head Department in England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. He was honorably discharged in December 1945 at Camp Chaffee, Ark.

Mr. McCabe was an active member of the Methodist church in each city he has lived. He has served as president and teacher of Sunday school, served on the administration board and involved in the Methodist Men.

Mr. McCabe was also a 32nd Degree Mason with the Ponca City AF & AM Lodge 83 Scottish Rite, Knight Templar and a member of Eastern Star and the American Legion. He enjoyed his volunteer work at the hospital and, at one time, he served as secretary of the Auxiliary. He also enjoyed delivering meals on wheels for eight years.

He was a devoted Christian, loved God, his Church and his family. He loved family pets and feeding the birds.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Jean McCabe of the home; two sons, Kenneth H. McCabe and his wife, Janice, of Dodge City, Kan., and Charles T. McCabe of Longview, Texas; and two grandsons, Jesse E. McCabe and his wife, Michelle, and Jason E. McCabe and his wife, Jennifer; and a great-grandson, Jacob K. McCabe. In addition to his parents, three brothers, Earl, Charles and Scott, and an infant son, Wayne McCabe, preceded him in death.

Casket bearers will be Bill Carmichael, Lynn Hopkins, Dale Pontius, Howard McIntyre, Raymond Morgan, and Gary Leavitt. Honorary bearers are members of the Friendship Sunday School Class and Methodist Men.

Contributions may be made in his memory to First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Sixth, Ponca City, Okla. 74601 or to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 N. Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601.

The family will be at 301 N. Olympia.

paid obituary

Services Pending

Michael Anthony Zverina Jr.

TONKAWA — Michael Anthony Zverina Jr., resident of Tonkawa, died Sunday, Oct. 1, 2000, at his home. He was 51. Arrangements are pending with McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home of Tonkawa.

Cecil L. Saylors

Cecil L. Saylors, longtime Ponca City resident, died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2000, at his home. He was 72. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Local survivors include his wife, Joann; son, Mathew; and daughter, Kara Lea. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home.

Robert Talbot

Robert Talbot, Ponca City resident, died Monday, Oct. 2, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 74. Survivors include his wife, Thelma, of the home. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home.

Tawsha Marie Hurst

TONKAWA — Tawsha Marie Hurst, resident of Tonkawa, died Sunday, Oct. 1, 2000, at Blackwell Integris Medical Center. She was 15. Arrangements are pending with McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home of Tonkawa.

Funerals

Tuesday

Julia Miller

Julia Miller — Graveside service at 1 p.m. in the Tonkawa IOOF Cemetery. Local arrangements are under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home.

Manus Lyle Smith

Manus Lyle Smith — Funeral at 10 a.m. at the Hilltop Freewill Baptist Church in Wewoka. Burial at 4 p.m. in the Ponca City Odd Fellows Cemetery under the direction of Stout Funeral Home.

NEWS BRIEFS

Gospel/Music Sing — There will be a gospel/music sing at the Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 7, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The wrong date was published in The News city calendar on Sunday. Friday’s event is a Senior Pitch event, also at 6:30 p.m.

Don Sawyer “The Chimney Sweep”. In business for 26 years,

no mess. 762-8883. adv.

Ponca Tribe Meeting — The Ponca Business Committee of the Ponca Tribe is calling a meeting for Saturday, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m. in the Tribal Affairs Building. The business committee urges all to plan on attending the meeting.

Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, instal-

lation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv.

Accident — A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and Cooley Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 2:05 p.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Good used Maytags and refrigerators. Copeland Appliances.

315 East Grand, 762-6896. adv.

Fire Run — A fire on the wheel of a shopping cart in Wal-Mart parking lot, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, was reported to the Communications Center at 3:07 p.m. Saturday. Engine two with the Ponca City Fire Department responded to the call.

Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Monday 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and

Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv.

Indecent Exposure — Someone reported seeing a man urinate on the sidewalk at the intersection of Lora Avenue and North Union Street to Ponca City police at 3:15 p.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and the area was checked, but the subject was gone on arrival.

Theft — Someone in the 2000 block of Mary Street reported a stolen bicycle to Ponca City police at 5:56 p.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Theft — Someone in the 900 block of East Chestnut Avenue reported the theft of a toolbox and floor jack to Ponca City police at 2:12 p.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Intoxicated Subjects — Someone reported two intoxicated males were outside a residence in the 1200 block of South Fourteenth Street to Ponca City police at 8:28 p.m. Saturday. The subjects kept knocking on the door of the residence and wouldn’t leave. Two officers responded to the call. A 41-year-old man and a 38-year-old man were taken into custody for public intoxication.

Subject Held — An officer at a business in the 1200 block of East Prospect Avenue reported a 27-year-old man was taken into custody on a city warrant for failure to pay at 10:12 p.m. Sunday.

Subject Held — An officer in the 400 block of South Oak Street reported a 39-year-old man was taken into custody for public intoxication after a complaint call at 2:20 a.m. Sunday.

Subject Held — An officer in the 700 block of South Waverly Street reported a 21-year-old man was taken into custody for actual physical control of a vehicle while drinking after a disturbance call at 5:48 a.m. Sunday.

Subjects Held — An officer at the intersection of Lucas Street and Harding Avenue reported two subjects, a 56-year-old man and a 41-year-old man, were taken into custody for public intoxication at 8:40 p.m. Saturday.

Fire Run — An officer with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported a grass fire at the intersection of Oklahoma 156 and U.S. 60 to the Communications Center at 1:54 p.m. Sunday. The Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Department was advised.

Accident — A three-vehicle accident in the 600 block of South Fourteenth Street was reported to Ponca City police at 3:24 p.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Rescue one and an ambulance from Ponca City Fire Department also responded to the scene.

Subject Held — A officer in the 1000 block of North Sunset Street reported a 22-year-old man was taken into custody on a Kay County warrant for failure to pay on a charge for the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle at 4:10 p.m. Sunday.

Accident — A minor accident in the parking lot of a business in the 1200 block of East Prospect Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 12:52 p.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Accident — A two-vehicle, non-injury accident in the 1100 block of East Prospect Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 4:54 p.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Accident — A minor accident in the parking lot of a business in the 2000 block of North Fourteenth Street was reported to Ponca City police at 5:26 p.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Burglary — Someone in the 3600 block of B Street reported returning home and finding residence broken into to Ponca City police at 6:29 p.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Burglary — Someone in the 100 block of North Seventh Street reported some money had been stolen from a residence to Ponca City police at 10:33 p.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Theft — A woman in the 200 block of West Gary Street reported her son’s bicycle had been stolen to Ponca City police at 9:57 a.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of West Albany Avenue and North Union Street reported a 46-year-old man was taken into custody after a traffic stop for driving under suspension at 11:41 a.m. Sunday.

Theft — An officer reported being flagged down by a clerk at a business in the 500 block of West Highland Avenue at 6:38 p.m. Sunday. The clerk advised the officer of the theft of some beer. A description was given of the subject and a report was taken.

Burglary — A woman in the 2100 block of North Fourteenth Street reported her vehicle was broken into while she was at work to Ponca City police at 6:58 p.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Burglary — A man in the 400 block of West Otoe Avenue reported someone had tried to enter his vacant house during the night to Ponca City police at 1:24 p.m. Sunday. an officer was assigned and a second degree burglary report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer with the Ponca City Police Department reported a 24-year-old man was taken into custody on city warrants for failure to pay from Tonkawa Police Department at 1:06 a.m. Monday.

LIFESTYLES

Panic Disorder Is Treatable
Heirloom Christening Gown Could Be Valuable
Chapter EL Will Meet
Modern Moms Club Planning Events

Panic Disorder Is Treatable

What does it mean to have panic disorder? Does it mean someone is panicked and out of control all the time?

Not exactly. Everyone feels panicky or stressed out at times. But panic disorder is more than just “a case of nerves.” It swamps its sufferers with symptoms that convince many they are going crazy or dying.

Panic attacks are a common reaction to extreme stress. However, not everyone who has panic attack has panic disorder. To be diagnosed as having the illness, a person must have had at least four panic attacks in a month. The attacks must include a combination of symptoms such as sweating, shortness of breath, chest discomfort, unsteady feelings, choking or smothering sensations, tingling, abdominal distress, feelings of unreality, fear of losing control, dying or going insane.

The distress often drives the panic disorder sufferer to a hospital. Doctors unfamiliar with the illness may mistake it for other problems such as heart disease, thyroid or respiratory problems or hypochondriasis.

Often, the undiagnosed panic disorder sufferer starts avoiding situations or places-like elevators or buses-where panic attacks have occurred, sometimes even becoming reclusive.

Panic disorder knows no racial, economic or geographic boundaries. Recent estimates place the number of Americans suffering with panic disorder or phobias at 13 million and researchers believe it affects twice as many women as men.

Panic disorder’s roots are both physical and psychological. Researchers have found evidence the illness may be genetically based, and are looking into the brain for clues to its causes.

Today, psychiatrists treat panic disorder with education about the illness, medication, if warranted,and psychotherapy and behavioral treatment techniques such as relaxation training. Early diagnoses reduce the illness’ complications and with appropriate psychiatric treatment, nine out of ten sufferers will recover and return to normal life.

For more information about mental illnesses, their causes and treatment, contact Edwin Fair Community Mental Health Center, 1500 North Sixth, Ponca City, 580-762-7561. Mental Illness Awareness Week is Oct. 1-7. Free Depression Screenings will be held Oct. 5.

Heirloom Christening Gown Could Be Valuable

Should today’s drooling, butterball baby be stuffed into the heirloom christening dress of yesteryear? Should an antique dress be altered to fit today’s bigger baby? How will washing, wearing, and handling affect the heirloom dress?

If it is a mint condition, circa 1830 dress of exquisite lace and white-on-white embroidery and drawnwork, its value both to history and to your pocketbook will be significantly lowered if it is remodeled. If it is an early twentieth century dress in good condition, made of relatively sturdy materials, and already has been worn or even remodeled several times, a few more christenings will probably do little harm to the dress and will add sentimental value.

Think about the stress an antique dress will be subjected to. It will have to be washed carefully by hand at least twice: once to do it up for the ceremony, and again afterwards before it is stored. Support the fabric with a net or other cloth in the wash, and be especially careful when lifting the garment out of water.

The added weight can tear threads in fine lacy fabrics. Never wring out antique fabrics — blot out excess water with a white towel. Allow the dress to dry flat on a towel. It is better to iron the fabric while still damp — a steam iron may spit nasty stains on the fabric. Press the dress from the wrong side, face down on a towel to avoid flattening fine embroidery or lace.

Before remodeling an heirloom dress, find out how old it is, and what it is worth. Only you can determine the sentimental value, but the intrinsic and market values — how good is the dress and what price would it bring — may require the advice of an expert.

A new book, The Complete Guide to Vintage Textiles, by Elizabeth M. Kurella, includes chapters on Christening Gowns and Baby Dresses. It offers a list of people who can help identify, evaluate, wash, and repair heirloom lacy christening gowns. The book is available from The Lace Merchant, P.O. Box 244, Whiting, IN 46394 for $20, including shipping. Phone 219-659-1124 or email ekurella@home.com

It is your heirloom to do with what you will. Don’t deny your family the pleasure and joy of a special tradition and memories of generations of babies in an heirloom dress because it is a bit of trouble to wash and “do up” a special gown.

Also consider which is the better keepsake to pass on: tradition, photographs, memories, and a used, possibly remodeled gown, or a valuable antique. With great care and consideration, you may just have both.

Chapter EL Will Meet

Chapter EL of PEO will meet for dessert at noon Oct. 4 in the home of Betsy Carter. Serving as co-hostesses will be Charlene Carmichael, Phyllis Kennedy and Alpha Watts. The program will be presented by Mayor tom Leonard.

Modern Moms Club Planning Events

Modern Moms Mothers Club met Sept. 21, at the home of Glenda Hisey. The meeting was called to order by Sue Bond, president. A devotional reading “Be Thankful” was read by Sue Winkle.

For service projects, plans were made to help the teen moms program with sewing on Tuesdays and Thursdays in October. A sign-up sheet was circulated for those members wanting to help with the Miss Ponca City pageant. Modern Moms have been asked to help with calling businesses, picking up plants, and decorating.

A fundraiser will be held on Dec. 8, at Kid’s Kastle from 6 p.m. to midnight. It is open to children kindergarten through sixth grade. Parents may leave their children for a cost of $15 per child.

A club garage sale will be held on Oct. 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Oct.14 from 8 a.m. to noon at 2515 Bluestem Rd. The next meeting will be Oct. 12 at Glenda Hisey’s. Members may bring playtex nurser bottles and baby spoons for the hospital pediatrics and/or class supplies for school.

SPORTS

TU Coach Looks For More Winning

TU Coach Looks For More Winning

HONOLULU (AP) — Tulsa has already bettered its win total from 1999 and Keith Burns is looking for more — a lot more.

After taking care of Hawaii 24-14 Saturday, Burns said, ‘‘Now, we’ve got three wins in a row and two games in conference. I’d say we’ve got a little momentum going.’’

The Golden Hurricane (3-2, 2-0 Western Athletic Conference), looking for its first winning season since 1991, turned a fake reverse on a punt return into a 41-yard touchdown run by Donald Shoals and the wide receiver later teamed up with Josh Blankenship on a 10-yard scoring pass for an insurance TD in the final quarter to highlight the night.

But Burns looked at his defense in providing the key to victory.

‘‘What we want to be when we come on the road is be solid on defense,’’ he said. ‘‘There are too many things you can count on that can take your offense out of it — the crowd, noise, weather, wind, the surface.

‘‘So, you’ve always got to bring your defense.’’

Not to mention trickery.

In last week’s win at Louisiana Tech, the Golden Hurricane ran a reverse on a punt.

‘‘I’m sure Hawaii watched the film and saw that,’’ Shoals said. ‘‘That’s why we ran a reverse fake. As soon as I faked the ball, there wasn’t anyone around. It was all daylight, basically.’’

Tulsa’s defense bent in the third and early fourth quarter, but stiffened in time to hold off the Warriors (0-3, 0-2).

True freshman Timmy Chang, making his first start, brought Hawaii to within 3 points, 17-14, on a 29-yard pass to Justin Colbert and Avion Weaver’s 15-yard run.

The Warriors thought they had gone ahead early in the third period when Chang hooked up with Ashley Lelie on a 67-yard pass.

But a personal foul penalty nullified the play and the Hawaii offense stalled and, on the ensuing punt, Shoals returned it 27 yards to the Hawaii 29.

Six plays later, the Blankenship-Shoals duo combined for the insurance score.