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Boyd Bringing Gubernatorial Campaign Here
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OFAI Photography, Visual Arts Workshops Held at Stillwater
Robbery Suspect Held by Police

Boyd Bringing Gubernatorial Campaign Here

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Staff Writer

Democrat gubernatorial candidate Laura Boyd and her “Boyd Brigade” are slated to arrive in Ponca City at Democratic Party Headquarters at 8 a.m. Tuesday, according to Donna Swope, Democrat Women president.

From the headquarters at 203 East Grand, the caravan will go to Perkins Restaurant on North Fourteenth, where Boyd will visit with locals. All interested parties are encouraged to join the caravan and parade to Perkins, according to Swope. Boyd will be at the restaurant until 9 a.m.

“The Boyd Brigade is the most exciting grassroots campaign the state has known own in recent years,” Boyd said. “We’re doing things the old-fashioned way — going out where people live and talking with them one by one in small groups about the things we’re going to do together to make Oklahoma the best it can be,” she said.

Boyd says she will be talking with state residents about a number of issues — primarily her plan to cut the car tag tax. Her plan would impose a flat $50 fee each year for car taxes, with those who are already paying less than $50 continuing to pay their current rate.

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NN has just been informed that the OU/OSU Bedlam Party, scheduled for Lew Wentz on Thursday, Oct. 22, 1998 has definitely been canceled — not happening — no way. All festivities have been postponed until next year.

OFAI Photography, Visual Arts Workshops Held at Stillwater

STILLWATER — Oklahoma educators and artists from across the state recently attended workshops in visual bookmaking, alternative photographic processes, mixed media painting, printmaking and Raku at the 1998 Oklahoma Fall Arts Institutes. Oklahoma State University in Stillwater is hosting OFAI for a second consecutive year while facilities at Quartz Mountain are under construction.

The Photography and Visual Arts workshops were the second in a series of five four-day weekend workshops that began Sept. 24. OFAI includes institutes in choral music, theatre, photography, visual arts, and writing.

Among those attending the workshops from the Ponca City area were Garfield Academy school teacher Laneta Going and Mid High school teacher Julie Anderson, featured in their respective efforts at the workshop.

Visual bookmaking is an art form that combines visual and written expression. In this workshop, participants were introduced to various structures and bindings in creating unique books. Artist Deborah Davidson taught workshop participants how to integrate their content with various elements of the books they were making. She has been a visiting instructor and critic for many years at institutions including Harvard University.

In the workshop of alternative photographic processes, instructor Dan Estabrook educated participants on simple contemporary and historical photographic processes for the purpose of creative experimentation. Demonstrations included techniques for handmade negatives and homemade cameras. Estabrook is an accomplished photographer, artist, and art director for various films, commercials. and music videos.

In the painting workshop, taught by Oklahoma born artist Poteet Victory, participants worked with mixed media materials. Through the application of such materials as sand, beadwork and gold leaf, various surface effects and dynamic contrasts can be added to the artwork. Victory shared his knowledge of the preparation and application of these materials, which included applying and painting sand on canvas. A native of Idabel, Poteet is a successful artist now working in Santa Fe, N.M.

Instructor James Pace taught the printmaking workshop. He is a professor of art and chairman of the Department of Art at the University of Texas at Tyler. Pace taught participants in the uses of presses, handling paper, mixing and modifying inks, various application methods, photocopy transfers, and multiple-runs. Also included in the workshop was discussion of conceptual possibilities, image-making, and ideas on building a print.

Raku instructor James Watkins is a ceramic artist who has been working with clay for 27 years. He is a professor in the College of Architecture at Texas Tech University. Watkins taught workshop participants how to make large platters and double-walled vessels. He also educated participants on surface decoration and demonstrated Sagger and Raku firing methods.

There are two Oklahoma Fall Arts Institutes left — Beginners Weekend Oct. 15-18, and Writing Weekend Oct. 22-25. Spaces and scholarships are still available. For more information, please call the Oklahoma Arts Institute at (405) 842-0890.

Robbery Suspect Held by Police

A late Sunday night robbery and several tips to the Ponca City Police Department of a bloody subject in various areas of Ponca City resulted in the apprehension of a suspect early Monday morning.

The Communications Center received a 911 call from a man in the 200 block of South Elm Street at 9:59 p.m. Sunday that he had been robbed at his residence and needed an ambulance.

Four officers responded to the caller, as did an ambulance. Police were told there were two suspects, in their 20s, and armed with a large Bowie knife. The victim was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment of injuries received in the incident.

Shortly after midnight early Monday morning, police received a call that a subject was in a garage in the 1500 block of North Fourth Street with blood all over his clothing, but had left and went west on Emporia Avenue.

Police responded to the scene, at 12:21 a.m., and then received an additional call at 12:39 a.m., that a subject was in the 300 block of East Emporia. Two officers responded and took into custody for armed robbery, a 22-year-old man who was hiding under a truck.

The investigation is continuing.

DEATHS

Tonja Rae Dickison
Helen Marie Briley Key
Celestia Bell Walter
Sue Ann Oyler
Karen L. Moss

Tonja Rae Dickison

Tonja Rae “Toni” Dickison, former Ponca City resident, died Friday evening, Oct. 16, 1998, at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. She was 51.

The funeral will be Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 11 a.m. in the chapel at Trout Funeral Home with Father Ken Armstrong officiating. Burial will be in Burbank (Okla.) Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.

Tonja Rae “Toni” (Boyce) Dickison was born Feb. 23, 1947, in Maywood, Calif., the daughter of Branson Rae and Treva Maxine Boyce. She attended schools in California, graduating from Torrance High School in 1965. She made her home in the Ponca City area and worked at the Elks Lodge for a number of years. Ms. Dickison was employed as a nail technician at Hair Unlimited before retiring due to ill health.

Survivors include children, Beau James, Brandi Rae and Buffie Lorraine Muha, all of Oklahoma City. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Casket bearers will be Bob Clark, Kenneth Coldiron, Brett Gould, J.D. Hanks, Hank Hull and Ladd Oldfield.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Baptist Medical Center Foundation, Troy and Dollie Smith Cancer Center, 3300 N.W. Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK 73112.

The family will be at the home of Frances Oldfield in Burbank.

Helen Marie Briley Key

BLACKWELL — Helen Marie Briley Key, Blackwell resident, died Saturday evening, Oct. 17, 1998, at her daughter’s home in rural Peckham. She was 75.

A memorial service is set for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Hackler Funeral Home in Blackwell. The Rev. Dan Bohn, Trinity Lutheran Church of Blackwell will officiate.

Helen Marie Briley Key was born June 28, 1923 in Wheeling, Mo., the daughter of John and Mattie (Farrell) Cutshall. She was later adopted by Fred and Sarah (Schmit) Wagner.

She was married to Leland A. Briley in September 1944 and the couple celebrated 43 years of marriage before his death in 1988. She moved to Blackwell in 1989. She was married to Raymond Key in November 1992, and he preceded her in death in 1993.

Mrs. Key was employed through the years as a cook and waitress. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Blackwell, VFW Auxiliary, and a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary of Springfield, Mo. She enjoyed dancing, travel, flowers, her dog, and being with her friends.

Survivors include two children, Bethel L. “Beth” Marler of rural Peckham, and Larry L. Briley of Tucson, Ariz.; two sisters, Edith Mae Weaver of Mound City, Mo., and M. Ann Barrows of Blackwell; one brother, Robert Cutshall of Nardin; six stepchildren; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to both husbands and both sets of parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Roy Patrick George and Clarence Getshall; and two grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Key’s name to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601.

Celestia Bell Walter

KAW CITY — Celestia Bell Walter, Kaw City resident died Thursday morning, Oct. 15, 1998, at the Pawhuska Hospital. She was 63.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Grace Memorial Chapel in Ponca City with the Rev. Leland Petersen, Woodlands Christian Church, officiating. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery in Ponca City.

Celestia Bell (McBride) Walter was born May 8, 1935 in Stillwater, the daughter of Willis Homer and Laura Corinne (Wiechmann) McBride. She attended schools at Okay and Stillwater.

She was married to Nicholas John Kempenich on May 20, 1955, in Wichita, Kan. She later married Edward S. Walter on Dec. 7, 1968, in Ponca City. Mrs. Walter had worked through the years as a truck driver. She drove several years for the United States Postal Service and had a 30-year perfect driving record with U.S. Express. She was an active member of the National Civil War Association, playing the part of an Irish Homesteader each year in reenactments of the Civil War.

Mrs. Walter was a member of the First Christian Church of Kaw City. She recently enjoyed the reuniting of three of her grandchildren. She also enjoyed driving, cooking, reading and entertaining others.

She is survived by six children, Jerry Kempenich of Muskogee, Eddie Kempenich and Nick Kempenich, both of Ponca City, Patsy Darrow of Mount Hope, Kan., Marita Sturgeon of Pittsburgh, Calif., and Lavonda Negrete of Bakersfield, Calif.; foster children, Kenny Chambers and Bobby McDaniels; three sisters, Charlotte Todd of Kaw City, Clara May Collier of Louisa, Va., and Cormetia Sue Sweetser of Hyde Park, Vt.; three brothers, Charles L. McBride of Fayetteville, Ark., Carl H. McBride of Novi, Mich., and Clifton McBride of Shawnee; 22 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by both husbands and her parents.

Casket bearers will be grandsons, Eddie Boyenger, Joseph Edward Negrete, Joseph Francis Negrete, John Kempenich, Shane McBride and Dave Darrow.

Memorial contributions may be made in Celestia Walter’s memory to the Oklahoma State Historical Society, c/o Grace Memorial Chapel, P.O. Box 961, Ponca City, OK 74602.

Lunch will be served for family and friends at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First Christian Church in Kaw City.

Obituaries

Sue Ann Oyler

Sue Ann (Hickman) Oyler, former Ponca City resident, died Friday evening, Oct. 16, 1998, at the Atlanta Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Texas, after a lengthy Illness. She was 64.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel of the First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Dr. Monty Fey, pastor, officiating. Services are under direction of the Trout Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home until 1 p.m. Tuesday.

Born July 26, 1934 in Ponca City, she was the daughter of Glen and Charlotte (Koller) Hickman. She was a graduate of Ponca City High School, and attended Oklahoma State University at Stillwater. She was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority at OSU.

Sue Ann worked as a travel agent in Ponca City, in the mid 1980s and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. In 1991 she moved to Wake Village, Texas.

Survivors include a daughter Sheryl Collum and her husband Henry D. of Wake Village, Texas; a son Steve Oyler and his wife Kathy of Anchorage, Alaska; a son Greg Oyler and his wife Sheila of Santa Rosa, Calif., and a son David Oyler and his wife Petra of Gulfport, Miss. Other survivors include a sister, Marcia Hickman of Kansas City, Kan., and her mother, Charlotte Hickman, Ponca City. Seven grandchildren also survive. Her father, Glen Hickman, preceded her in death on July 12, 1988.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to: Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Alzheimer’s Research, 825 N.E. Thirteenth Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104.

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Karen L. Moss

TONKAWA — Karen L. Moss of 108 South Third, Tonkawa, died at her home, Oct. 15, 1998. Karen was born on May 21, 1943, in Shidler. She devoted her life to her children and grandchildren. Karen touched many lives and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her mother Evalyn M. Focht of Wathena, Kan.

Surviving: her father Orval Mills, Newkirk; a son, Dennis Mills, Shawnee; two daughters, Lee Moss, Tonkawa; and Sue Ella Glenny, Colorado Springs, Colo.; a brother, Orval Mills, Goose Creek, S.C.; a sister, Linda “Susie” Smith, Wathena, Kan.; and a half-brother, Larry Mills, Cherryvale, Kan.; 10 grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.

Memorial Service: A small memorial service was held for family and friends at her home in Tonkawa. The service was held Saturday, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m. the body has been cremated under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home, Tonkawa. There was no visitation.

The family would like to thank Susan Stevenson for the care and compassion she has shown to Karen over the past seven years.

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Vehicle Vandalized — A man from the 100 block of West Hazel Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:57 a.m. Saturday that a vehicle had been vandalized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Accident — A two-vehicle accident was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:16 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of U.S. 60 and South Fourteenth Street. Two officers responded and two ambulances from the Ponca City Fire Department took two subjects each to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment of injuries.

Storage Units Burglarized — A man from the Fort Knox storage units in the 1300 block of East Prospect Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:51 a.m. Saturday that several units had been burglarized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Accident — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 11:41 a.m. Saturday that a two-vehicle accident had occurred just east of the new river bridge on U.S. 60. Four units from the Ponca City Fire Department responded and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol was notified. There were no injuries.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Fourth Street East Hartford Avenue at 11:41 a.m. Saturday that a 47-year-old woman was being held for driving under suspension, having no insurance and not wearing a seat belt. A report was taken.

Van and Building Vandalized — An official with Edwin Fair Community Mental Health Center, 1500 North Sixth Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:47 p.m. Saturday that the building and van had been vandalized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer reported from west of Flormable on West Highland Avenue at 1:41 p.m. Saturday that a 45-year-old man was being held for DUI, transporting an open container, having no insurance and not wearing a seat belt. A report was taken.

Vandalism — The Ponca City Police Department received a report at 5:15 p.m. Saturday that vandalism had occurred at two doctor’s offices in the 900 block of East Hartford Avenue.

Subject Held — A woman from the 300 block of South Lake Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:39 p.m. Saturday that juveniles had assaulted her daughter. An officer was assigned and a 13-year-old girl was held on two counts of assault and battery.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Fifth Street and Bradley Avenue at 7:02 p.m. that a 19-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension, having no insurance and speeding.

Check for Smoke — The Communications Center received a call at 7:58 p.m. Saturday that there was a smell of smoke around the Edwin Fair Support Center, 201 East Chestnut Avenue. Three units of the Ponca City Fire Department responded and information was logged that the odor came from a natural gas dryer.

Garage Burglarized — A person from the 400 block of West Emporia Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:45 p.m. Saturday that a garage had been burglarized and items taken from the garage. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Vehicle Hit — A woman from the 2100 block of North Fourteenth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:45 a.m. Sunday that her vehicle had been hit while in the parking lot. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Second Street and East Highland Avenue at 2:59 a.m. Sunday that a 17-year-old woman was being held for public intoxication, curfew violation, and carrying a concealed weapon.

Citations Issued — A man reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:35 a.m. Sunday that a vehicle was parked on the wrong side of the street. An officer was assigned and two citations were issued.

Anniversary Events — A 45th wedding anniversary party is planned for Lee and Vonda (Quimby) Hollingsworth Oct. 24-25. at Coon Creek Cove. On Saturday, beginning at 5 p.m., a fish fry and covered dish dinner is planned. Fish will be furnished, and those attending are asked to bring a lawn chair and a covered dish. Sunday, cake and punch will be served from 1-4 p.m. Friends, family and fellow campers are invited to attend the events. The couple requests no gifts.

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Business Burglarized — A woman from the Blue Light Lounge, 217 South Second Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:36 a.m. Sunday that the business had been burglarized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

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Abandoned Vehicle — A person at Bowker Auto Mall, 2500 North Fourteenth Street. reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:50 a.m. Sunday that a vehicle had been abandoned on the lot. An officer was assigned and the information was logged.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 1200 block of South Fourth Street at 8:51 a.m. Sunday that a 26-year-old woman was being held on city and county warrants.

Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Triple T, 720 South Waverly Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:46 a.m. Sunday that someone had driven off without paying for gas. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Building Vandalized — An official at Hutchins Memorial reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:49 a.m. Sunday that the building had been vandalized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Bicycle Abandoned — A man from the 400 block of East Hazel Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:15 a.m. Sunday that a bicycle had been abandoned in his yard. Animal Control was contacted to pick up the bicycle.

Cellular Phone Stolen — A man reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:35 a.m. Sunday that while he was eating at the Holiday Inn a cellular phone had been stolen from his table. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 900 block of North Fourth Street at 11:54 a.m. Sunday that a 36-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension, unlawful entry and possession of marijuana. A vehicle was towed from the scene.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of South Fourth Street and Circle Drive at noon Sunday that a 30-year-old man was being held on a city warrant for failure to pay.

House Fire — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 12:52 p.m. Sunday that a house was on fire in the 300 block of South Thirteenth Street. Two units from the Ponca City Fire Department responded and the fire was put out.

Accident — An accident at the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and East Prospect Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:35 p.m. Sunday. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken.

Burglary — A man from the 2200 block of North Fourteenth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:50 p.m. Sunday that a burglary had occurred. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Vehicle Vandalized — A man reported to the Ponca City Police Department t 4:05 p.m. Sunday that a vehicle parked in the 100 block of South Second Street had been vandalized. An officer was assigned and a burglary report was taken.

Subject Held — The Communications Center received a 911 call from a woman in the 1100 block of South Eighth Street at 4:12 p.m. Sunday that a man at the residence was intoxicated and had destroyed some property. Two officers were assigned and a 41-year-old man was held for public intoxication and information was logged.

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Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Sav-A-Trip, 501 West Highland Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:37 p.m. Sunday that a subject had driven off without paying for $13.53 worth of gas. An officer was assigned and the information was logged.

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Vehicle Burglarized — A woman from the 700 block of West Highland Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:05 p.m. Sunday that a vehicle and building at that location had been burglarized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Beer Missing — A clerk at Sav-A-Trip, 501 West Highland Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:06 p.m. Sunday that a subject had taken beer without paying. Three officers were assigned and an 18-year-old man was held for petit larceny.

Subject Held — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 8:06 p.m. Sunday from a person in the 900 block of East Prospect Avenue that a subject had taken keys from a cash register and left the business. Two officers were assigned and a 29-year-old man was held for grand larceny.

Disturbance — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 8:42 p.m. Sunday from a woman in the 300 block of West Hartford Avenue that as banging on her door. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken on destruction of private property.

Items Missing — A man from the 300 block of West Hartford Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:42 p.m. Sunday that some items had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Triple T, 1301 West Highland Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:50 p.m. Sunday that a subject had left westbound without paying for gas. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Subject Held — The Communications Center received a 911 call from the 800 block of North Pine Street at 10:55 p.m. Sunday that a disturbance was occurring. An officer was assigned and a 41-year-old man was held for inhaling a volatile substance.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of West Grand Avenue and Oak Street at 11:25 p.m. Sunday that a 28-year-old man was being held for DUI, having no insurance and having no headlights.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of East Grand Avenue and Seventh Street at 11:45 p.m. Sunday that a 24-year-old man was being held for DWI, having no insurance and improper lane use. A vehicle was towed from the scene.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 300 block of West Hartford Avenue at 12:45 a.m. Monday that a 16-year-old boy was being held for DUI, minor in possession, and careless driving. A vehicle was towed from the scene, and a juvenile girl with the boy was picked up by her mother and taken home.

Subject Held — Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Ash Street and West Summit Avenue at 6:42 p.m. Sunday that a 19-year-old man was being held for public intoxication and a city warrant.

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Residence Burglarized — The Communications Center received a 911 call from the 300 block of North Sixth Street at 3:34 a.m. Monday that upon returning to the residence in the 400 block of North Sixth Street they had found it broken into and two persons running out the back door. Three officers responded, were unable to locate the suspects, and a burglary report was taken.

Suspicious Activity — An official at the emergency room at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center requested an officer of the Ponca City Police Department at 4:38 p.m. Sunday on suspicions of child abuse. Three officers were assigned and a report was taken and a DHS worker was also contacted.

LIFESTYLES

Xi Gamma Sigma Chapter Plans Events, Receives Publicity in Sorority Magazine

Xi Gamma Sigma Chapter Plans Events, Receives Publicity in Sorority Magazine

Xi Gamma Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met on Oct. 13 at the Pioneer Auto Bank with Peggy Cookson as hostess. President Darlene VanDeburgh opened the business meeting after members stood for Opening Ritual. Communications were read from former member Delorus Patterson and Carole Johnson. Donna Ross reported receiving an correspondence from Betty McLaury, who will be visiting Ponca City in October.

Treasurer Donna Ross announced that the dues and assessment should be paid now. “Women of Good Taste,” the Beta Sigma Phi cookbook, was distributed to members.

LaRannah Bartlett read from the “Book of Beta Sigma Phi” regarding the payment of annual membership fees to International.

Membership Chairman Glenda Brown presented the name of Transferee Lynda Voss and announced that Lynda would be invited to join the chapter. Pledge Pam Sober will begin pledge training. Ms. Brown also reported that there will be a Pledge Ritual for Pam Sober at the first meeting in November.

Social Chairman Leora Simmons announced a Halloween party at the Oct. 27 meeting. Members are to wear a costume and bring a food item relating to Halloween for refreshments. She stated that the couples’ Christmas party will be December 11 so that members could mark their calendars.

It was announced that Xi Gamma Sigma chapter received mention in the “Torch,” the Beta Sigma Phi magazine, reporting on the chapter’s participation in “Make a Difference Day” by making posters and tickets for the Golden Villa fundraiser.

Service Chairman Peggy Cookson asked for discussion as to what the chapter would like to do for a service project. It was decided to continue to help the family that the chapter helped last year. Members voted to bring canned goods for a Thanksgiving basket to the first meeting in November, and for the chapter to buy a gift certificate for the purchase of meat.

Barbara Feil gave the City Council Report, announcing that each chapter is to pay $5 and furnish a $10 door prize for the Preferential Tea, which is to be held Nov. l from 3 until 5 p.m. at the Conoco Clubhouse. Each chapter is also to bring four dozen finger sandwiches. Juni Parks and Sue Waggerman volunteered to make the sandwiches for the chapter. Juni Parks volunteered to find out about a memorial ritual in honor of Bob Austin to present at the next Founder’s Day. The decision was made to give $20 to the Literacy Program in Bob Austin’s name. The chapter’s door prize is to be purchased from Margaret Price.

Members voted for Valentine Queen, and Jane Culver was selected to represent the chapter, with Cindy Russell as alternate. Juni Parks reported birthdays and anniversaries in October. There were no members having birthdays or anniversaries in November. The next meeting will be in the home of LaRannah Bartlett, with LaRannah presenting the program.

Chapter guest was Lindi Hogan, the “Great Lindini.” Lindi and her mother, Toni, presented a magic show and refreshments were served by Peggy Cookson.

SPORTS

Cowboys Calling K-State Stronger Than Nebraska
After Sooners, It’s Tough Road for No. 19 Missouri

Cowboys Calling K-State Stronger Than Nebraska

By DOUG TUCKER

AP Sports Writer

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Take it from a man who should know.

Kansas State fans have good reason to look forward to their Nov. 14 showdown against Nebraska.

‘‘This is probably the best all-around team we have played so far,’’ said Oklahoma State defensive back Ricky Thompson after the Cowboys were beaten 52-20 Saturday by the Wildcats.

In Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium two weeks ago, the Huskers had to stop the Cowboys at the 1-yard line in the final seconds to preserve a hard-fought 24-17 victory.

In KSU Stadium on Saturday, Michael Bishop amassed 376 total yards and figured directly in five touchdowns as the fourth-ranked Wildcats (6-0, 3-0 Big 12) remained unbeaten.

While he may not be ready to identify the best team he’s seen all year, Oklahoma State coach Bob Simmons did have an opinion on the best player.

‘‘Bishop is a heck of a player,’’ Simmons said. ‘‘He’s probably the best in the country.’’

It would be hard to top the production Bishop gave the Wildcats on Saturday. His only negative was his completion percentage. He threw 23 passes and connected on only eight. But those eight covered 287 yards and three touchdowns. He was also his team’s best rusher, going 89 yards and scoring two more TDs.

His most impressive run did not get him into the end zone. But the darting, weaving 51-yard rush did set up the Wildcats’ next-to-last TD after the Cowboys (2-4, 1-3) narrowed the gap to 38-20.

The victory was the 14th in a row for Kansas State, breaking the 88-year-old team record.

‘‘Winning 14 in a row doesn’t mean a thing unless we win the 15th,’’ guard Jeremy Martin said.

Bishop’s three TD passes all went more than 45 yards. Redshirt freshman Aaron Lockett, an emerging star in the Big 12, embarrassed Oklahoma State defenders for 59- and 81-yard scoring plays. And Frank Murphy, the much-ballyhooed junior college transfer, caught a 46-yard TD pass.

Murphy, suspended the first four games for accepting money from boosters, made an over-the-shoulder catch after Bishop scrambled out of trouble, then juked a defender at the 10 and waltzed into the end zone.

‘‘I think you saw a couple of situations where if he gets the ball, he can explode,’’ said Kansas State offensive coordinator Ron Hudson. ‘‘He can go north and south ... I can’t coach that speed. We can try and point him in the right direction. The rest is up to him.’’

Oklahoma State, which played its home game with Nebraska in Kansas City for a $1.3 million guarantee, has played away from home five times in six games. The Cowboys lost their seventh in a row to Kansas State, which has beaten 44 straight unranked opponents at home.

‘‘They came up with the big plays and they beat us on our basic ones,’’ said Thompson.

After Sooners, It’s Tough Road for No. 19 Missouri

By R.B. FALLSTROM

AP Sports Writer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Now comes the tough part for Missouri.

Looming ahead for the 19th-ranked Tigers after beating Oklahoma 20-6 Saturday are five consecutive ranked teams. The march begins next week at No. 7 Nebraska.

The Huskers will be followed by No. 25 Texas Tech, No. 17 Colorado, No. 8 Texas A&M, and No. 4 Kansas State. Somehow, the players don’t appear overly concerned.

‘‘Why would I worry?’’ said tailback Devin West, who ran for 94 yards and two touchdowns. ‘‘They put their pants on the same way we do. I believe our team will rise to the occasion.’’

Offensive guard Craig Heimburger was looking forward to the challenge.

‘‘In chapel the other night they talked about running with the horses,’’ Heimburger said. ‘‘We need to run with the horses. These are the big dogs.’’

To get Missouri (5-1, 3-0) ready for the challenge, coach Larry Smith plans to lighten the practice load. To this point, Missouri has pounded away for 2 1-2 hours every night. Smith said it’s time for ‘‘Phase B.’’

‘‘I can’t take these kids out and beat the heck out of them because there won’t be anything left,’’ Smith said. ‘‘We’ve got to get freshened up. You’ve still got to do your work and put in your time, but it’s a little bit different.’’

Missouri needs work most on the passing game and special teams. Devin West is the nation’s second-leading rusher with 1,051 yards and 10 touchdowns, including two against Oklahoma (2-4, 0-3), but the Sooners keyed on him and held him to 93 yards.

‘‘We have lived by the run,’’ Smith said. ‘‘We’re going to have to mix it up.’’

Missouri got a boost from kickoff returner Ricardo Rhodes, who had returns of 53 and 83 yards. But freshman kicker Alexander St. Peter, who replaced the injured Tim Geiger, had two extra points blocked. Smith said the trajectory was too low.

‘‘He kicked it flat,’’ Smith said. ‘‘I think we kicked right into the backs of people.’’

Smith ordered a fake rather than let St. Peter attempt a 32-yarder with 1:57 to go in the third quarter.

Missouri’s kick coverage also was weak, allowing several good returns. And punter Vince Sebo had one attempt partially blocked, resulting in an 18-yard kick.

A big plus against Oklahoma was a much improved defense. Wade Perkins intercepted two passes, returning one of them for a touchdown on the third play of the game, and Missouri allowed only two first downs and 48 yards in the first half.

The inspired effort in front of a sellout homecoming crowd of 61,586 compensated for Missouri’s slow start offensively — 48 yards and six points — in the first half.

‘‘In my mind, the defense saved us,’’ quarterback Corby Jones said. ‘‘We can’t have any more of that.’’

Missouri ended a 12-game losing streak against Oklahoma, winning for the first time since 1983. The teams had not met since 1995, when Missouri went to the North Division of the Big 12 and Oklahoma to the South.

Oklahoma is 0-8 against South division teams. Sooners coach John Blake, under fire in his third season, is 9-20 and his team has managed only three field goals the last two weeks.

‘‘Our defense played very well. It gave us a chance to stay in the game,’’ Blake said. ‘‘We just didn’t capitalize. We had some third down situations and we just couldn’t convert.’’

Part of the problem may be Oklahoma’s revolving door at quarterback. Blake has used five quarterbacks this year and three saw action against Missouri.

Eric Moore was the most effective before leaving with a sprained neck with 3:39 to play, and Blake said if Moore is healthy he might be the starter next week when Oklahoma plays at Oklahoma State.

Blake said a bigger problem in Oklahoma’s four-game losing streak is injuries on the offensive line. He said the replacements are committing key penalties.

‘‘These guys are trying to do extra to replace the guys that aren’t here, and they’re really doing unnecessary things,’’ Blake said. ‘‘I respect the effort they made, but you can’t make stupid mistakes.’’