From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Tuesday, December
30, 1997
LOCAL
Nearly News
New Assistant Chief Named by PC Police
DEATHS
Dorothy M. Gray
Clara Ethelyne Watson
Obituaries
Bill Hugh Wright
Maldred Williamson
Funerals
Edna Mary Bradshaw
NEWS BRIEFS
BUSINESS
Notes and Quotes
Sen. Nickles Here Jan. 7
Realtors Honor Several During Annual Banquet Held Recently
Where Now? Former Ponca Citian Heads NATA Technical Services
Crossland Given President's Award
City Sales Tax Collections Up During October
Economic Outlook Analyzed
Tonkawa C of C Banquet Jan. 8
LIFESTYLES
Pearl Rosa Roy is Princess For Good Medicine Society
Little News
SPORTS
PC Kids Mat Results
Cheryl Kinkaid, sponsor of the Po-Hi varsity cheerleaders, called The News today to tell us that the Po-Hi varsity cheerleaders made it to the finals at the National Cheerleaders Association's National Competition in Dallas and ranked 17th in the nation for a medium squad. The squad competed in the largest division there, with 71 squads. The Ponca City Mid-High cheerleaders also placed 17th in the nation out of 48 squads. Congratulations!
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Nearly News has also been informed of an earlier date than planned for taking down the decorations at the Marland Mansion. All the help planning to do that enormous task, should be there at 8 a.m. Friday instead of Saturday, as originally planned. And anybody else that wants to help would probably be appreciated, too!
A Ponca City police officer will be beginning the new year with a new title, in a new position.
Capt. Clayton Johnson has been promoted to the position of Assistant Police Chief effective Jan. 3. The position holds the rank of Major and Johnson will have the responsibilities of Chief of Police in the absence of the current chief, Raymond Ham.
Capt. Johnson joined the Ponca City Police Department as a reserve officer in April 1982 and was hired as a patrol officer in 1986. He progressed through the ranks to Sgt. in Detectives and to Lt. and then Capt. of the Patrol Division.
Johnson received a BA in Criminal Justice and a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Oklahoma. He has also attended the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va.
The Chief is pleased with the promotion. "I am very pleased with this announcement and feel our city and department are very fortunate to have an officer of Johnson's caliber," Ham said. "He is well known throughout the community and will add a great deal to the police department management."
The officer is excited as well. "I am a member of a great police
department," Clayton says. "It is a great privilege to serve in
this position."
DEATHS
Dorothy M. (Branson) Gray, 613 Shamrock Circle, died Saturday morning, Dec. 27, 1997, at her home. She was 75.
A memorial service is set for Mrs. Gray at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 1998, at the Miles Funeral Service Chapel in Winfield, Kan. Arrangements and cremation was under the direction of Miles Funeral Service, Winfield.
Dorothy M. (Branson) Gray was born Sept. 26, 1922, at St. Marys Hospital in Winfield, Kan., one of three daughters born to George L. and Iva B. (Parsons) Branson. She grew up on the Branson Ranch near Dexter, attended Winfield schools and graduated there in 1940. She attended Southwestern College and Emporia State College.
On Jan 25, 1942, she was married to James W. Gray at the Branson Ranch. During World War II, she taught in rural Dexter, Kan., schools. After the war, the Grays moved to Enid, then to Kansas City, Kan. and Atlanta, Ga., before returning to Enid in 1970. The Grays owned and operated Gray's ladies and mens apparel store in Enid until their retirement in 1984. They then moved to Marble Falls, Texas, where they resided until moving to Ponca City in 1993.
Mrs. Gray was a member of the Ponca City First United Methodist Church. She was an initiate of Chapter DO of the Enid PEO and at the time of her death a member of Chapter FC in the Ponca City PEO. She was also a member of the Oklahoma Delta Chapter of Delta Theta Chi Sorority for more than 50 years, a life member of the Dexter (Kan.) Order of Easter Star Chapter No. 6; Junior Welfare League of Enid; XYZ Club; Enid American Business Club; Kansas City Music Club; and the Mothers Club of Youth Symphony of the Heart of America in Kansas City.
She had served as a volunteer for many years as a staff aid with the American Red Cross in Enid and in Kansas City. Mrs. Gray also volunteered at St. Mary's and Bass Memorial Hospitals in Enid. She enjoyed music, flowers and gardening, needlepoint and handiwork.
Survivors include her husband, Jim, of the home in Ponca City; one sister, Jean E. Wilson of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and one sister-in-law and two nieces. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, George Branson Gray; and her twin sister, Virginia Brewer.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Gray's name to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601 or at Miles Funeral Service, 4001 East Ninth Ave., Winfield, KS 67156.
STILLWATER - Clara Ethelyne Watson, former longtime Ponca City resident, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 1997, in Tulsa. She was 92.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 1998, at the Stillwater (Okla.) First United Methodist Church. At Mrs. Watson's request her remains were donated to OSU Medical Research, Tulsa. The family will conduct a private graveside memorial at Resthaven Memorial Gardens at a later date.
Clara Ethelyne (Clark) Watson was born on Feb. 16, 1905, to Allen Sears Clark and Catherine Ellis Lumsden Clark in Headrick. She graduated from Lamont High School and after attending Southwestern College in Winfield, Kan., taught school for several years.
On Jan. 29, 1927, she was married to Alvin Theodore "Ted" Watson, in Wichita, Kan., and the couple established their home in Ponca City, where Mr. Watson was employed Continental Oil Co. until his retirement in 1967. Mrs. Watson was a homemaker and mother of two. She was very active in community activities and was a long-time member of the Mother's Club, Garden Club, United Methodist Women, International Club and Extension Club in Ponca City and Stillwater. Her deep faith sustained her loyalty, support, and active membership in the Methodist Church for more than 70 years.
Survivors include her daughter Joyce E. Nipper of Tulsa; one son, William S. Watson of Columbus, Ind.; one sister, Ponda Lee Miller of Stillwater; one brother, Roland B. Clark of Prue; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1975.
Memorial contributions may be made to the first United Methodist Church ,400 West Seventh Avenue, Stillwater, OK 74074 or to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Alzheimer's Research, 825 N.E. Thirteenth Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73014.
LAKELAND, Fla. - Bill Hugh Wright, former Ponca City resident, died at his home in Lakeland, Fla., on Saturday, Dec. 20, 1997. He was 73.
A gathering of family and friends was held in the Wright home on Christmas night Dec. 25, 1997, to remember Bill. His good humor, his generosity and his unfailing devotion to those he knew and loved were attributes not to be forgotten. Other arrangements were under the direction of Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow, Fla.
Bill was born in Fort Smith, Ark., on April 21, 1924, moving shortly thereafter to Ponca City when his father, Robert L. Wright was employed by the old Marland Oil Company. Bill attended Ponca City schools, until he entered the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He served as a tail gunner and flight engineer on B-17s and saw service in North Africa and Italy.
On Feb. 28, 1945, Bill married his high school sweetheart, the former Betty Lou Fallot, at the First Christian Church in Ponca City. After being discharged from the U.S. Army Air Corps at the end of World War II, Bill worked briefly for Continental Oil Company, then attended Northern Oklahoma Junior College in Tonkawa for two years. He graduated with a BS in Pharmacy from the University of Oklahoma with honors in 1951.
Bill was employed by Walgreen Drug Company of Chicago, where he quickly moved into managerial responsibilities. Early in his career, he opened and managed Walgreen's first self-service drug store. Later, as a result of additional responsibilities as an executive of Walgreen, Bill was based in several locations around the U.S. as the company expanded.
After 17 years with Walgreen, Bill purchased a partnership in a small chain of drug stores in El Paso, Texas. Under his leadership the chain grew from 13 to 38 stores with locations throughout the southwest. He and his wife and daughter resided in El Paso where Bill was an active member of the Methodist Church, the local PTA, the Horizon Country Club and was recognized nationally as a leader in the drug store chain community. He also served as a national spokesperson for Polaroid. His hobbies included golf, horseback riding with his daughter Betsy, and showing his mint-condition 1958 Thunderbird at antique car shows.
In 1978, Bill retired from active participation in the drug business and he and his wife moved to Florida to be near their now-married daughter, Betsy Wright-Lampe.
Always an avid reader, Bill took an interest in the book publishing business and participated in the founding of Rainbow Books, Inc. During the next 20 years, Rainbow Books grew into a nationally known publisher of non-fiction books. He was president of Rainbow Books at the time of his death.
Throughout his life, Bill and his wife Betty traveled frequently to Ponca City, visiting with his mother and father and sister Sue Hargraves and Betty's sister June Walker and her husband R.C. Walker. They also renewed old acquaintances at two Ponca City High School reunions, the last being their 50th Anniversary.
Bill is survived by his wife of the Lakeland, Fla., home; his daughter, Betsy Ann Wright-Lampe and son-in-law, Charles Marzen Lampe; and granddaughter, Jamie Fallot Peters, all of Bartow, Fla.
He is also survived by his sisters, Sue Hargraves of Ponca City, Kathryn Case of Merritt Island, Fla.; and three brothers, Robert E. Wright of Redmond, Wash., Carl E. Wright of Kent, Wash., and Buster Leroy Wright of Joshua Tree, Calif. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. and Beulah Coker Wright of Ponca City.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Wright's name to the Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid-Florida-Polk County, P.O. Box 7129, Winter Haven, FL 33883.
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Maldred Williamson, longtime Ponca City resident, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 1997 at the Shawn Manor Nursing Home. She was 81.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1997, at the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Craig Dietert, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.
She was born Feb. 8, 1916, in Morganton, Ark, the daughter of John Henry and Vera (Graddy) Brittain. She graduated from Stratford High School in 1935 and attended East Central Oklahoma State College in Ada majoring in home economics.
On Aug. 26, 1938, she married Glen Williamson in Pauls Valley. The family moved to Ponca City in 1957 where they established Glen's Texaco. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. She enjoyed sewing and various needlework activities. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Survivors include a son, John David and wife, Linda Williamson, of Parker, Colo.; a daughter, Nancy and husband, Kenneth Bright, of Ponca City; four grandchildren, Elizabeth and her husband, Patrick Costello, Michael and his wife, Deana Williamson, Leslie Williamson, and Kevin Bright. Her parents, husband, Glen Williamson on June 10, 1996 and one brother precede her in death. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice.
The family will be at 25 East Lake Drive.
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Wednesday
Edna Mary Bradshaw - A Christian Wake Service to be held at 7:30
p.m. Tuesday at Roberts Funeral Home, Blackwell. Mass of Christian Burial
will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Blackwell.
Burial will be in the Blackwell Cemetery.
NEWS BRIEFS
Watch Night - A New Year's Eve Watch Night service will be held at the River of Life Church of God, 105 North Second, from 8 p.m. until midnight. An invitation is extended to people to enjoy contemporary praise and worship, Anointed preaching and special singing. A nursery will be provided for ages 5 and under. For further information about the service or the church contact Pastor Rick Jackson, 762-4060.
The Martin Luther King city-wide celebration will be held on Jan. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Poncan Theatre, 104 East Grand Avenue. The keynote speaker will be given by Dr. George Henderson, Dean of the College of Liberal Studies at OU. The event is open to the public and admission is free.
Library Closing - The Ponca City Library will be closing at 6 p.m. Wednesday and will be closed all day Thursday for the New Year's holiday. It will reopen at 9 a.m. Friday.
Arrest - An 18-year-old man was arrested at 6:16 a.m. Monday from Gary Avenue and North Union Street for driving under the influence.
Burglary - A burglary was reported at 8:07 a.m. Monday at Barker Pumping Machines, 200 East Emporia Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Vandalism - At 8:41 a.m. Monday North Central Marine, 729 North Fourteenth Street, reported vandalism to the business. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Burglary - At 10:59 a.m. Monday police were notified that a vehicle in the 300 block of South Elm Street was burglarized and a stereo was stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Accident - One person was taken by ambulance to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center after sustaining injuries in a three vehicle accident at North Fourteenth Street and Hubbard Road at 11:19 a.m. Monday.
Vandalism - At 12:46 p.m. Monday extra patrol was requested in the 900 block of North Third Street due to vandalism that has been occurring in the area.
Burglary - A house in the 2300 block of Glenmore Place was reportedly burglarized at 1:41 p.m. Monday. An officer was assigned.
Theft - A man in the 1100 block of South Ninth Street reported to police at 1:52 p.m. Monday that his "boom box" had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report taken.
Vehicle Fire - At 2:07 p.m. a vehicle fire was reported two miles north on U.S. 77. Two fire units responded however no fire was located.
Accident - A two vehicle accident non-injury accident at Clarke Street and East Hartford Avenue was reported at 2:18 p.m. Monday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Juvenile Shoplifter - At 2:35 p.m. an employee at Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, reported to police that a shoplifter was in custody. The juvenile was released to the parents.
Arrest - At 3:54 p.m. Monday a 24-year-old man was arrested from the 300 West Chestnut Avenue on a city warrant failure to appear.
Trapped Employee - At 4:39 p.m. an ambulance was called to the Ponca City News, 300 North Third Street, for an employee who had their arm trapped in a machine. No haul was needed by the ambulance.
Accident - One person was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center at 5:14 p.m. Monday after sustaining injuries in an accident in the 3200 block of North Fourteenth Street.
Arrest - A 19-year-old man was arrested at 6:05 p.m. Monday from the 900 block of North Pine Street for possession of marijuana.
Window Broken - A window of a vehicle was reported broken out while parked in the 2600 block of North Fourteenth Street at 10:10 p.m. Monday.
Vehicle Stuck - At 10:26 p.m. Monday a vehicle was reported stuck in the mud in the 2400 block of East Central Avenue. The driver was ticketed for failure to stay on a maintained road.
Injury Accident - One person was taken by ambulance to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center at 11:04 p.m. Monday after sustaining injuries in a three vehicle accident two miles east on Lake Road.
Assault - At 11:54 p.m. a woman in the 700 block of East Albany Avenue reported that her son had been assaulted by several people in the 800 block of Elmwood Avenue.
Altercation - A fight in the 3500 block of North Union Street was reported to police at 12:36 a.m. Tuesday. One person supposedly had a knife. Police responded and took one juvenile into custody.
Arrest - At 12:59 a.m. Tuesday police arrested an 18-year-old man from North Union Street and North Osage Street on a city warrant for failure to pay.
Attempted Burglary - Police responded to the Triple T, 2500 Lake Road, at 2:56 a.m. Tuesday and found the front window cracked. A report was taken.
Arrest - A 26-year-old man was arrested at 2:56 a.m. Tuesday from the 300 block of South Washington Street on a city warrant for failure to pay and a Kay County warrant for failure to pay.
Possible Gunshots - At 3:35 a.m. Tuesday a woman reported possible gunshots in the 2500 block of Industrial Blvd. An officer was assigned but nothing was found.
Recovered Vehicle - A 5:23 a.m. Tuesday an abandoned vehicle with two flat tires at North Union Street and Westbury Road was found to be a stolen vehicle.
Stolen Vehicle - At 5:38 a.m. Tuesday a woman reported her vehicle
stolen from the 300 block of North Seventh Street. A report was taken.
BUSINESS
OSBDC Rep in Area
On Jan. 7, a representative of the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center (OSBDC) will be at the Kay Electric Cooperative in Blackwell from 9 a.m., to noon and on the campus of NOC from 1 to 4 p.m.
The OSBDC network is funded in part by the United States Small Business Administration and the State of Oklahoma. the Northwest Regional office is located on the campus of Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva.
The representative can provide free one-on-one counseling to individuals interested in starting a new business or to existing business owners needing assistance. Questions can be answered relating to marketing, advertising, inventory, cash flow and personnel. Information about loan programs is available. To schedule an appointment or receive additional information call (405) 327-8608 prior to Jan. 7.
Score Seminars
TULSA - Tulsa SCORE Chapter 194 will hold three Small Business Seminars during January. On Jan. 7 the Pre-Business Workshop will be held at the Tulsa Technology Center, Career Service Center, 3420 South Memorial Drive. The workshop will be from 8:15 a.m., to 4:30 p.m. with registration beginning 30 minutes prior to the beginning of class. Total cost is $20. The fee is $15 for each additional member from the same company.
Two Financial Briefings will be held for those seeking information on how to qualify for business loans and what sources of money are available. The morning session will be Jan. 5 from 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. presented by officials of BancFirst in the chairman's room, basement floor of the Metropolitan Tulsa Chamber of Commerce, 616 South Boston.
The evening session will be held Jan. 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., presented by officials of BancFirst at 7625 at 7625 East Fifty-first Street. There is no charge for the Financial Briefings.
Census Bureau Counts Businesses
OKLAHOMA CITY - Five million businesses nationwide, including 61,00 firms in Oklahoma will receive the 1997 Economic Census forms in the mail this month. Jeff Wallace, director of the Oklahoma State Data Center, said the Economic Census identifies national and local business trends that are essential to measuring and encouraging economic growth. Taken every five years, census figures help update such widely used figures as the gross domestic product and monthly retail sales.
Wallace said that completed forms are due back to the Bureau of the Census in Washington, D.C. by Feb. 12, 1998 and all responses are confidential. Companies are required by federal law to complete the forms, which will be tailored to fit the size and kind of businesses.
Sonic Takes Credit Cards
OKLAHOMA CITY - Sonic, the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants and fifth largest hamburger chain in America, is now taking VISA, American Express, MasterCard and Discover Card as well as debit cards at select Sonic Drive-Ins across the nation.
Andrus Elect officer of Legal Aid
Former Ponca Citian Lesley Andrus of Ponca City was recently named secretary/treasurer of the Legal Aid of Western Oklahoma, Inc. She was representing the Stillwater Clients' Council. J. Phillip Olson of Altus was elected president and Stephen P. Fiot of Oklahoma City was elected vice president.
A Congressional Update From Capitol Hill will be presented by Ponca City's own Sen. Don Nickles, Assistant Majority Leader, at a breakfast buffet here on Jan. 7.
The event, sponsored by the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce is slated for the EBC Room at Pioneer Technology Center.
A breakfast buffet will be served beginning at 7 a.m. Nickles' presentation including answering questions following his remarks is expected to end by 9 a.m. The public is welcome to attend.
Reservations are required and must be made by Dec. 31 by calling the Chamber at (580) 765-4400.
New officers and directors were installed at the annual banquet for the Ponca City Board of Relators held recently at the Ponca City Country Club. Eighty-five members, spouses, affiliate members and guests attended.
Dick Sturdevant, 1997 vice president, administered the oath of office for the new officers and directors. Keith Lawrence was installed as president. Other 1998 officers are president-elect, C.W. Barber, vice president, Connie Smith, secretary Barbara Kirby, treasurer Bryan Streeter.
Elected directors included, Fran James, Faye Askew, Tommy Chestnutt, Dana Bright (Realtor Associate director), and immediate past president J.B. Smith.
Master of ceremonies for the event was Jan Jarrett, president and CEO of the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce.
Award presentations included the respected "Realtor of the Year" award presented to a Realtor/Broker displaying exemplary conduct and dedication, as well as maintaining and improving the standards of the profession. Ruth Capshaw of RE/MAX of Ponca City received the honor.
One of the most coveted awards is the "Eagle Award." This award is bestowed upon the person in honor and recognition of outstanding achievements, contributions, special accomplishments or deeds performed by a Realtor or member of the community.
David Van Buskirk, a Ponca City fireman, was presented the "Eagle Award." The fireman was honored for his work implementing life and safety messages throughout the Ponca City community, particularly with the young.
He is one of four fire department clowns who goes to area schools and day care centers annually to teach fire and burn prevention to the young. He was successful in securing a grant which he planned, developed and implemented the "Learn Not to Burn" program in the Ponca City schools. Most recently Van Buskirk recruited volunteers from the community to assist with on-going programs and formed the Ponca City Fire Prevention Advisory Council.
Tom Stracener of Coldwell Banker Heritage, REALTORS was honored as the "Realtor Associate of the Year." This award is given in recognition of conduct related to the Realtor's code and standards, as well as their participation and support of the Board's committees and activities.
Outgoing president J.B. Smith presented the gavel to incoming president Keith Lawrence and Lawrence in turn presented Smith with the past-president plaque. In closing, Lawrence spoke to the group about plans for the coming year.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. -Ric Peri, son of Vic and Pearl Peri, 804 Monument, Ponca City, has been selected as Manager, Technical Services, of the National Air Transportation Association. With 26 years of aircraft maintenance experience that includes helicopter, light single-engine, turbo-prop and turbo-jet aircraft, Peri brings to NATA a well rounded background of aircraft maintenance, government affairs and academia.
Joining NATA from the U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Division as Aviation Manager of Industrial Systems, Peri possesses the latest, most up-to-date knowledge of aircraft maintenance technology. In his former position, Peri was responsible for oversight of the industrial aircraft maintenance process at 26 maintenance facilities nationwide. Peri also provided regulatory oversight of Transportation, Environmental and Safety issues of potential significance to aircraft maintenance.
At the University of Southern California, Peri instructed aviation industry leaders in Environmental Health and Safety Aspects of Aircraft Maintenance. At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Peri was an instructor in Aircraft Maintenance Technology.
A graduate himself of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Peri earned a bachelor of science in Professional Aeronautics and is a private pilot.
"We are very happy that Mr. Peri has agreed to join the Association," said NATA Vice President Andrew Cebula. "Ric's expertise with aircraft maintenance technology and his strong record in the aviation industry will prove to be enormously beneficial to NATA members. We are extremely pleased to welcome Ric on board."
Jim Crossland of Jim Crossland Ford, Newkirk, and Jim Crossland Lincoln-Mercury of Ponca City, has received the coveted President's Award given each year by the Oklahoma Automobile Dealers Association (OADA).
Crossland was nominated by several of his fellow dealers in recognition of his quality dealerships, his community service and service to the state-wide dealers's group. The award was presented by the entire dealer body at their annual meeting held recently in Oklahoma City.
In 1978 Crossland purchased a Ford dealership in Newkirk and a second dealership in Ponca City in 1988. He has served as chairman of both Ford and Lincoln-Mercury Dealer Advertising Groups.
Crossland was president of the Newkirk school board for many years; served as president of the Newkirk Rotary Club; serves on the Board of the Blackwell Regional Health Center and the Salvation Army. He also serves on the Board of the Presbyterian Church of Ponca City.
Ponca City sales tax return from the Oklahoma Tax Commission for business conducted during October was up again compared to the same time period last year.
Ponca City coffers will receive a total of $707,793 up from $667,304 for the same time frame in October 1996.
Statewide, the distribution of city sales tax collections totaled $63,946,010. The disbursement to 483 cities and towns showed an increase of $2,008,295
City Oct. 97 Oct. 96
Barnsdall $11,441 $10,475
Bartlesville 946,879 1,000,490
Billings 8,971 8,069
Blackwell 87,952 83,483
Braman 2,381 1,414
Burbank 454 347
Deer Creek 712 542
Enid 1,162,947 1,119,758
Fairfax 12,628 16,492
Kaw City 2,706 2,068
Lamont 1,725 1,678
Marland 875 768
Medford 10,165 10,519
Morrison 3,290 2,860
Newkirk 24,278 27,939
Pawhuska 55,055 49,491
Pawnee 29,090 29,689
Perry 37,694 35,002
Pond Creek 6,281 6,304
Ralston 973 1,192
Red Rock 708 1,440
Shidler 2,122 2,057
Stillwater 998,042 884,030
Tonkawa 38,147 40,578
What will 1998 hold for Oklahoma's economy? Oklahoma State University economists in the College of Business Administration have analyzed the state's economic relationships and will announced their findings in a forum next month.
The 1998 Economic Outlook Conference will be held Jan. 21 in the morning at the Oklahoma City Medallion Hotel from 10:30 a.m. to noon, sponsored by the College of Business Administration at OSU and the Executive Management Briefings Sponsors. That evening the same program will be given in Tulsa at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Tulsa, as part of the Tulsa Business Forums.
Speakers will include Dr. Ran Rickman, Professor and OG&E Services Chair in Regional Economic Analysis at OSU, and will present the economic forecast.
Other speakers for the 1998 Economic Outlook Conference are: Dr. Mike Wasylenko, Professor of Economics and Associate Dean for Academic Administration, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University: "State and Local Public Polices for Economic Development"; Alan Struth, Chief Economist, Phillips Petroleum Company: "Global Economies and Energy Markets." For more information call the OSU Business Extension at (405) 744-5208.
TONKAWA - Keynote speaker for the Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce's 82nd Annual Banquet slated for Jan. 8 will be Joe Kreger, cowboy poet and rancher, announced Kent Bilyeu, Chamber president.
The event is slated for 7 p.m., at Northern Oklahoma College Maverick Cafeteria.
A native of Tonkawa, Kreger is a graduate of Northern Oklahoma College and Oklahoma State University. Kreger recently had his first book "Lookin' at Life" published.
Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce Office,
100 1/2 East Grand, or reserved by calling (580) 628-2220. Checks should
be made payable to Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce. To ensure availability of
tickets an RSVP is requested by Jan. 2.
LIFESTYLES
Pearl Rosa Roy, honor student at Southeast High School in Oklahoma City will be crowned Princess of the Native American Good Medicine Society New Year's Eve in Oklahoma City.
The 16-year-old member of the Ponca and Arickara Tribes is an listed on the honor rolls at her school and has lettered in basketball, volleyball, softball and tennis. He also served as a cheerleader for two years.
Miss Roy was selected as an Ambassador to Israel by her school and spent three weeks there in October teaching about the Native American culture and performing "The Lord's Prayer" in Native American sign language for the Israelite school children.
Miss Roy is the daughter of Gordon and Geri Roy of Oklahoma City, former residents of Ponca City and granddaughter of the late Mitchell Roy Sr. and Rosie P. Motah. She has numerous aunts, uncles and cousins in the Ponca City area.
She will be crowned at the special New Year's celebration of the Good Medicine Society Powwow in Oklahoma City. The Society promotes healthy, non-addictive lifestyles in the Native American culture.
Damon and Gayla Barrick, 313 Lora, announce the birth of a son at 12:37 p.m. Nov. 25, 1997 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. The baby weighed 7-pounds, 13-ounces and was 21-inches long. He has been named Gage Alan Barrick. He has a brother, Kyle Damon Barrick, 2 years old.
Karl and Carolyn Raper of Konawa are the maternal grandparents and Charles
and Doris Barrick of Ada are the paternal grandparents. Great-grandmothers
are Ina Barrick of Wichita, Kan. and Bessie Bobbitt of Fairland.
SPORTS
PC Kids Wrestling
Sooner State Games
Div I
64 - Chas Wilson, 4th
75 - Torran Compala, 2nd
83 - Reno Redleaf, 2nd
90 - Justin Kremeier, 2nd
Div III
55 - Trey Branscum, 3rd
90 - Bradley Plunk, 4th
HWT - Sonny Biggoose, 2nd