From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Monday, October
27, 1997
LOCAL
Carpet Blaze
Nearly News
Ponca Tribal Youth Planning Halloween Party
Nutri-System Plans Open House Tuesday
DEATHS
Henry Ellsworth McKeeman
Funerals
Ervin Richard Price
Services Pending
Beulah Schlosser
NEWS BRIEFS
LIFESTYLES
Amy Lynn Ellis Marries James William Orchard
Xi Zeta Lambda Chapter Lists Social Events
Noble County FCE Groups Meet
Little News
SPORTS
Monday Evening Quarterback
Sports Notes
In spite of the blustery, cold winds Saturday night, Ponca City firemen were able to extinguish the blaze at Floorcraft on Fifth Street and Hartford Avenue. All units responded to the alarm as well as Conoco. According to Assistant Fire Chief Dale Hicks, the fire started with a faulty lighting ballast. Fire damage has been estimated at $150,000.
There are several Ponca Citians who were rooting for the Florida Marlins to win the 1997 World Series. Some may have been a bit more joyous for certain reasons, most of which may have involved their feelings for Arkansas City High School graduate Darren Daulton. Daulton's mother, Carole Daulton, is a cousin to Clara Heldenbrand, who lives on East Hazel Avenue. Others who were certainly interested were former Arkansas Citians, Don and Alice Bland, and Bob and Sue Patterson. Bob, city editor of The News, recalls while being sports editor at The Traveler in Arkansas City, that Daulton was an up-and-coming footballer who ended up being the quarterback for the 1979 championship Bulldogs, was a state competitor in wrestling, and of course signed out of high school with the Philadelphia Phillies. Patterson also umpired several games behind the plate when young Daulton was coming up through the ranks of little league baseball.
The Ponca Tribal Youth Outreach Program, along with community and various department volunteers, is sponsoring a Halloween Party for the White Eagle community youth and parents.
The party will be Wednesday, 6-9 p.m. The evening will begin with a meal of hotdogs and chips. In addition to games such as dart toss, basketball throw, bean bag toss, pumpkin toss, fish pond, face painting, apple bobbing, pinata busting, there will be a pie eating and costume contest.
Those participating are asked to wear costumes and bring parents and a "trick or treat" bag. Doors will not open until 6 p.m. so no early arrivals. For more information or questions call Chris LittleCook, 763-0120 ext. 229.
Michelle Wright, Nutri-System Franchise owner announced the Nutri/System Team is offering an open house Tuesday from 11 a.m., to 2 p.m.
The staff will be offering sample Nutri-System foods and a try out complimentary visit on the toning tables.
Employees will be orienting new comers on the six toning tables, by explaining the proper technique and benefits gained.
Since April, toning table patrons have lost as many as 28 inches. Door
prizes will be given throughout the event and discounts will be given to
those signing up for programs. Nutri-System has moved to a new location
at the corner of West Prospect and North Union. Hours are Monday through
Thursday from 9 a.m., to 7 p.m.
DEATHS
TONKAWA - Henry Ellsworth McKeeman, Tonkawa resident, died late Sunday afternoon, Oct. 26, 1997, at Willow Haven Nursing Home, He was 90.
The funeral will be held graveside at 1 p.m. Wednesday, at the Blackwell (Okla.) Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Hannah of the Nardin Methodist Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Blackwell.
Henry Ellsworth McKeeman was born Feb. 12, 1907, in Jefferson, Okla., to William Alva and Myrtle Grace (Henry) McKeeman. He grew up on a farm six miles north of Medford. As a young man be began working as a mechanic for Massey-Harris in Caldwell, Kan. In 1932 McKeeman began employment with Mountain States Telephone Company in Colorado, and 1939 began working for AT&T in Syracuse, Kan.
On Feb. 8, 1941, he married Gladys Fay Burnell in Amarillo, Texas. McKeeman served in the U.S. Army during World War II, then after the war he and his wife settled on a farm southwest of Braman. In 1969, they moved to Blackwell and in 1971 to Tonkawa. McKeeman was a member of the Methodist Church, American Legion, and Disabled American Veterans.
Survivors include one daughter, Treva Jean Cauthon of Borger, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Elmer Frieouf of Braman; one brother, Homer D. McKeeman of Midwest City; six grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife on Feb. 25, 1990; one daughter, Joyce June Anderson; his parents; and one brother Jerald.
Tuesday
Ervin Richard Price - Funeral to be at 10 a.m. in the Poteet Funeral Chapel in Pawnee. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery in Pawnee.
Services Pending
Beulah Schlosser
SHIDLER - Beulah Schlosser, Shidler resident, died Sunday evening, Oct.
26, 1997, in Bartlesville. She was 84. Arrangements are pending with Hunsaker-Wooten
Funeral Home, Fairfax.
NEWS BRIEFS
Luncheon Announced - Former Cities Service and Sequoia Refinery employees will be meeting Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at Furr's Cafeteria for their monthly get-together.
Vandalism - A woman in the 100 block of South Flormable Street reported to police at 7:10 a.m. Saturday that mailboxes along the street had been vandalized.
Pumpkin Stolen - A woman in the 2000 block of Huntington Place reported to police at 7:59 a.m. Saturday that a pumpkin was stolen from her yard. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Theft - A man in the 600 block of South Third Street reported to police at 7:59 a.m. Saturday that his pickup truck had been broken into and a stereo stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Sign Vandalized - At 8:22 a.m. Saturday police received a report of a "No Parking" sign being vandalized in the 700 block of West Highland Avenue. Traffic Engineering was notified.
Assault Injury - At 8:33 a.m. Saturday an ambulance responded to a call for an assault victim. The victim was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
Burglary - At 9:02 a.m. Saturday police were notified of a burglary at Twice As Good Store, 209 South Second Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Vandalism - A man in the 1500 block of Pioneer Road reported to police at 9:15 a.m. Saturday vandalism to a neighbor's outside light and yard. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - Police arrested a 46-year-old man at 10:49 a.m. Saturday for failure to appear and failure to pay.
Arrest - A 19-year-old man was arrested at 10:50 a.m. Saturday from the 1700 block of North Seventh Street for trespassing and disturbing the peace.
Vandalism - At 11:47 a.m. Saturday a woman in the 3700 block of Larkspur Drive reported vandalism to her vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - Police arrested a 21-year-old man at 12:04 p.m. Saturday on a city warrant for failure to pay.
Injury Accident - Police and ambulance responded to an injury accident at 1:46 p.m. Saturday in the 3000 block of North Fourteenth Street. Two people were taken by ambulance to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
Stolen Furniture - At 1:48 p.m. Saturday a woman in the 400 block of North Fourteenth Street reported the theft of her porch furniture. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Minor Accident - Police responded to a minor accident in the 2000 block of North Fourteenth Street at 2:18 p.m. Saturday. A report was taken.
Arrest - Police arrested an 18-year-old man at 2:57 p.m. Saturday from the 200 block of Westbury Road on a Kay County warrant for violation of protective orders.
False Alarm - Three fire units and two police units responded to a call of a fire in the 300 block of North Ash Street at 4:20 p.m. Saturday. However, there was no fire, but merely a wood burning stove.
Arrest- Police arrested a 14-year-old boy at 4:32 p.m. Saturday for grand larceny after Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, reported a shoplifter in custody.
Assault - A woman in the 800 block of South Eleventh Street reported to police at 5:06 p.m. Saturday that her daughter had been "sprayed with pepper spray." An officer was assigned and a report on assault on a minor was taken.
Burglary - At 5:56 p.m. Saturday police received a report that Woodlands School, 2005 Woodlands, had been burglarized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Assault - A man called police at 6:54 p.m. Saturday from St. Joseph Regional Medical Center to report that he had been assaulted during a fight that occurred in the 400 block of South Lake Street.
Theft - At 7:51 p.m. Saturday a man reported the theft of items stolen out his vehicle at North First Street and Highland Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Child Arrested - A 9-year-old boy was arrested at 8:03 p.m. Saturday for burglary of an auto.
Theft - At 10:41 p.m. Saturday police received a call from Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, reporting that an envelope containing $160 and a cashier's check had been stolen.
Arrest - Police arrested a 41-year-old woman at 12:59 a.m. Sunday from the 300 block of South Sixth Street for public intoxication and on a city warrant.
Arrest - At 3:45 a.m. Sunday police arrested an 18-year-old man from the 300 block of West Broadway Avenue on a city warrant for failure to appear.
Arrest - A 19-year-old woman was arrested at 3:46 a.m. Sunday from the 300 block of West Broadway Avenue on a city warrant for failure to pay.
Vandalism - Police received a call at 7:26 a.m. Sunday from a man in the 1500 block of Pioneer Road reporting vandalism to a nearby vacant home. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Tailgate Theft - At 9:09 a.m. Sunday a man in the 500 block of North Thirteen Street reported to police at that the tailgate of his pickup truck had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Attempted Burglary - At 9:31 a.m. Sunday a man reported an attempted burglary at the St. John Baptist Church, 1009 South Eleventh Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Newspaper Theft - At 10:23 a.m. Sunday a resident in the 300 block of South Thirteenth Street reported the theft of their newspaper. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - A 31-year-old woman was arrested at 1:33 p.m. Sunday from Cleveland Avenue and North Union Street for driving under suspension, expired inspection and no insurance.
Stolen Money Order - A woman reported to police at 3:13 p.m. Sunday that a money order was stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - A 35-year-old woman was arrested at 6:52 p.m. Sunday at South First Street and Central Avenue for driving under suspension.
Break-In - A woman reported to police at 9:36 p.m. Sunday that a pick-up truck in the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street had been broken into. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - Police arrested an 18-year-old man at 1:25 a.m. Monday from North First Street and Hazel Avenue for petit larceny and on a Kay County warrant.
Arrest - At 3:20 a.m. Monday police arrested a 28-year-old man
at South Eighth Street and East Maple Avenue on a city warrant.
LIFESTYLES
The Church of Holy Cross in Dallas, Texas was the setting for the recent wedding of Amy Lynn Ellis and James William Orchard. The bride is the daughter of James and Darrelle Ann Ellis of Bartlesville and the granddaughter of Norman and Wanda Ellis and Beryl VanDyck, all of Ponca City. Parents of the bridegroom are Janice Gunn of Gore and James W. Orchard Jr. of Garland, Texas.
The vows were solemnized by the Rev. Joseph Hagberg. Organist was Graham Clarke and Bridgette Moss of Oklahoma City attended the guest book.
The bride wore a gown of her own design from a 1910 pattern complemented by a period style hat and veil. She carried a bouquet of dried red roses accented with varying shades of red and cream tied with ribbon streamers.
Maid of Honor was Jamey Kielgas of Fort Worth, Texas and bridesmaids were Amy Wade of Michigan, Angela Berg of Tulsa and Nancy Ellis of Bartlesville. Allison Moss of Oklahoma City, niece of the bridegroom, was flower girl and Allen Ellis of Bartlesville, nephew of the bridegroom, was the ringbearer. Thomas Farrier of Arlington, Texas served as Best Man and groomsmen were Tim Green and Steven Clements, both of Dallas, Texas, and Chris Gunn of Yukon.
Following a wedding trip to New Orleans the couple has established a home at 5610 Victor in Dallas, Texas 75214. The bride is an office manager and the bridegroom owns Precision Landscape & Design.
Xi Zeta Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Oct. 16 in the home of Phyllis Pledger with 15 members and one guest, Carmelita Childers, in attendance.
Prior to the business meeting a program about the Ponca Playhouse was presented by Christine Rich-Splawn. Lila Logan, secretary, called roll with members giving a "gift wish."
Andra Kasselman, president, shared communications from Eta Zeta and Melva Keen. Phyllis Pledger reported that the Valentine Dance will be held on Feb. 14 at the Elks Lodge. Terri Barnett reviewed the schedule for the Preferential Tea to be held on November 17 at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse.
Social Chairman Cassandra Kifiak set a decorating meeting for Oct. 23 to prepare for the Halloween Party to be held on Oct. 25. Ms. Kifiak also set Nov. 3 as the planning meeting for the chapter Thanksgiving Dinner to be held on Nov. 15 in the home of Judy Watt.
Doretta Jackson, Historian, reported that a chapter camera had been donated by Nida Austin. Judy Mallory, Service chairman, said tray favors for Meals On Wheels, would be an ongoing project and the group will start making favors at the next regular meeting.
Judy Watt, Membership chairman, welcomed the newest member, Jill Sims. Lila Logan provided the traveling basket that was won by Terri Barnett.
The next regular meeting will be on Nov. 6. The chapter will have dinner at the Crown and Rose to honor Jill Sims and a Ritual of Jewels ceremony will follow the dinner. Hostess for the meeting will be Sue Robertson .
The Noble County Association for Family and Community Education met Oct. 16 at the Women's Building, Noble County Fairgrounds. President Catherine Robinson called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance and the Association creed was led by Vice-President Denise Kienholz and the devotional and invocation was given by Chaplain Margaret Tautfest. Marsha Conway presented the treasurer's report.
Barbara Luttmer, County Song Leader, accompanied by Eloise Schultz, led the group singing. Alisha Luttmer, Morrison 4-H, played several selections on the flute.
Committees reporting and subjects were: FCE Food Booth at the 1997 Noble County Fair: Beverly Bay, 1997 County Fair Exhibits; Mary Rogers and Gerry Snyder, NW District FCE Meeting, Burdettya Linn County Committees: Literacy-Oak Grove, Barbara Luttmer and Environmental-Bliss, Burdettya Linn.
The group voted to make a donation towards the roof replacement for Operation Blessing in Perry. Announcements included the NW District meeting March 12 at Frontier School - Kay, Logan and Noble Counties will host FCE week Oct. 19-25, county association will host coffee at the Noble County Courthouse rotunda 9-11.
Local group officer names need to submitted to County Extension office by Nov. 1 and 1998 State and National Membership form due Nov. 1.
Ladies of '76 FCE Group was presented a certificate of recognition for over 50 years of membership from the Oklahoma Association for Family and Community Education.
Bernice Schieffer, member of the Golden Circle FCE Group, presented an informative program concerning family lifestyle and raising children.
Door prizes recipients were Barbara Luttmer, Mary Rogers and Bernice Schieffer. Hostess were Town and Country FCE; program, covers and name tags were created by Golden Circle FCE and table decorations by Bliss FCE Group.
The Oklahoma Association for Family and Community Education, Incorporated, a nonprofit organization, is organized for the purpose of continuing adult education in home economics and related subjects for educational purposes, and for such other charitable purposes as related to the objectives of the Association.
Kelsi Violet Irwin is the name selected by Roger and Heather Irwin, 124 South Osage, for their daughter born at 5:27 p.m. Oct. 21, 1997 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. The baby weighed 8-pounds, 1-ounce and was 20 1/4-inches long. She has two brothers, Kyle, 5-years-old, and Konner, 20-months-old.
Maternal grandparents are Tom and Bonnie Ryan of Baldwin, Mich. and Rodney Tidwell of Roosevelt. Paternal grandparents are Sandy Irwin and James Irwin, both of Ponca City.
Maternal great-grandparents are William and Betty Risher of Ridgecrest, Calif., Oscar Tidwell of Altus and the late Helen Violet Tidwell. James H. Irwin of Barnsdall is the paternal great-grandparent.
Bob and Lisa Miller of Midland, Texas announce the birth of a daughter, Hailey Renae, at 9:28 a.m. on Oct. 18, 1997 at the Memorial Hospital in Midland. She weighed 6-pounds, 11-ounces and measured 18 1/4-inches long. She has a brother, Peyton Ross, two-years-old.
Maternal grandparents are Bob and Lena Berkland of Ponca City and paternal grandparents are Charles and Barbara Miller, also of Ponca City.
Great-grandparents are Jim and Velma Robinson of Paducah, Ky.; Stanley
and Winifred Berkland of Aurora, Ill. and Margaret Mock of Ponca City.
SPORTS
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
The loss of tight end Alonzo Mayes will leave a big hole in the Oklahoma State football team's lineup.
It may take two or three players to fill the gap, according to coach Bob Simmons.
Simmons reported Sunday that the early diagnosis found that Mayes suffered a third-degree shoulder separation that will probably require surgery.
"If he does have surgery, it means he will be out for a substantial time," Simmons said.
But the coach didn't want his team dwelling on what was missing in their midst.
"In practice this week it will be business as usual. We have to correct the mistakes we made Saturday."
Mayes had eight catches for 126 yards and two touchdowns against Missouri. He hurt himself on a 37-yard completion in the fourth quarter, but returned later and caught a touchdown pass that gave the Cowboys a 37-30 lead.
Mayes leads Oklahoma State with 29 catches for 424 yards and seven touchdowns. At 6-foot-6 and 245 pounds, he has been nearly unstoppable when guarded one-on-one.
''Alonzo is very important to this program,'' Simmons said. The other tight ends are sophomore Garrett Steggs and senior Greg Brown. Steggs has eight catches for 93 yards. Brown, who missed time earlier due to an injury, has just three catches for 26 yards.
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When you're a good football team you draw admiration from friends and foes alike.
When you're a dominant team, you can draw the ire of opposing coaches, fans and players.
The Tonkawa Buccaneers have dominated District A-5, and some non-district foes, this season. The 8-0 Bucs have scored 384 points this season, an average of 48 points a game.
They have allowed just 35 total points, 4.4 points a game.
So Friday night's 65-0 win over Drumright was no surprise although some Drumright faithful may have preferred to have seen less of the Tonkawa starters.
"We don't like to run up the score," Tonkawa coach Steve Love said after the Bucs had posted a 46-0 lead at halftime. "I started to put in some of the second string players in the second quarter.
"But we are getting close to the playoffs and we'll face some tough teams down the road.
"It's tough when you don't play your regulars for more than a half in most games. They get to the point they are not in game shape."
It doesn't really help for Love to put in some of his young players.
The Bucs' leading rusher and scorer is sophomore Scott Klufa. The tailback carried the ball just 11 times against Drumright, but had 182 yards and four touchdowns before retiring to the sidelines in the second half.
Quarterback Chris Bilyeu threw just six passes in the game. But he had five completions for 118 yards and four more TDs.
For the season, Klufa had 908 yards on 93 carries and has scored 19 touchdowns. He has also caught four passes for 97 yards and one TD.
Golf Tournament - The Lew Wentz Municipal Golf Course will be sponsoring a "Last Chance" Golf Tournament Saturday, Nov. 1.
The Tournament will be a four man scramble. There will be a fee of $20 per person, which includes a chili feed and refreshments following the tournament. The fee does not include green fees and cart fees. Deadline to enter is Thursday, October 30 at 6 p.m.
There will two divisions to enter, a net division (handicapped) and a gross division (no handicap).
For additional information, call the Lew Wentz clubhouse at 767-0433.
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Wrestling Clinic - There will be a novice wrestling clinic held at the high school wrestling room Oct. 27 and 28. The clinic is free to the public and offered to boys ages 5-12. The clinic is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and will be led by Po-Hi wrestling coach Pat Young.
Contact Chris Humble for additional information, at 762-1122.