April 5, 2019 Issue, Page 6 of 14

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Historical Happenings a sausage breakfast from 6-10 Tuesday, April 7th’s Book- am., Saturday, in the Senior talk at the Elk City Library is Citizens Center, 916 South Lynn Kennemer’s review of Main. ‘The Grapes of Wrath by John Proceeds from the break- Steinbeck. Kennemer says fast at $4 per person (all you this is a book all Oklahomans can eat) will go to help with should read. It traces the mi- the expenses of the upcoming gration of an Oklahoma Dust Far West Fiddlers Contest Bowl family to California and to be on April 14-16, in the their subsequent hardships Holiday Inn. as migrant farm farm worl The breakfast is being co- ers. It won a Pulitzer Prize in ordinated by Tyson Shelton, 1940. This Booktalk continues president of the Far West aseries on classics of Ameri- Fiddlers. Advanced tickets can Literature and uses aids are available from him. Dooly provided by the National Allen and George Stansberry. Endowmnet for the Arts. Groceries for the event are being donated by Homeland, United, Puckett;s Borden’s Dixon-Thompson Plan May and paper goods by Albert Nuptials Brothers and Wal-Mart. Morgan Denae Dixon of Pekin, Illinois and Jonathan William Thompson of Elk Legion to Meet City announce their spring county to farm next year. hike was planned for Satur- Merritt Picks Mrs. Hucka- The American Legion and engagement and wedding 100 years ago day morning. The girls are ba For Top Honors Auxiliary will meet at 6 p.m. plans. to meet at the Scout House Wednesday night in the Le- ‘Morgan is the daughter of April 1919 Saturday morning at 10:00 gion building on South Wash- Raymond and Rebecca Dixon Elk City News-Democrat o'clock. The remainder of Kiddie College Kindergar- ington. Food will be served. of Pekin, Ilinois. She is a The Elk City Daily News the meeting was taken up in ten Hunts Easter Eggs Honorably discharged veter- 2005 graduate of Perkin Com- Elk City Votes Bonds for April 1944 playing games and work on Students of Mrs. Gran- ans are welcome. munity High School and will $125,000 School Building leather handcraft. ville Wray’s Kiddie College graduate in December 2009 The $125,000 bond is- Kiwanis Hear Amusing Those present were Mrs. Kindergarten classes were with a BS in math and Chris- sue carried at the election Talks Lee Davis, leader, Marveta entertained with Easter par- Canute Students Win His- tian ministry from Mid-Amer- Tuesday, and the picture Pianist Gives Novel Num- Bruton, Betty Coulsom, Pa- ties at the regular sessions tory Award ica Christian Academy. She is avove shows youthe kind og a bers tricia Callahan, Elaine Cossy, Wednesday. Five students from Canute employed as a peer tutoring building planned for the new Impromptu observations Patsy Lee Davis, Jane Daves, ‘The children presented Public Schools were among supervisor of Mid-America school house to be erected on amusing personal experi- Joyce Merritt, Joy Ann a programofEaster songs the winners at the annual His- Christian University. here the coming year. It will ences were given by eight Steuart, Billy Ruth Willis and which were recorded, lis- tory Day district competition Jonathan is the son of be on eo fthe finest looking Kiwanians at the weekly Patty Young. tened to stories and hunted held March 30 at Southwest- Reverend Joe and Pattie and best equipped school luncheon program of the club Easter eggs. ern Oklahoma State Univer- ‘Thompson of Elk City. Sue houses in western Oklahoma Friday noon at the Methodist church. 50 years ago Refreshments were served sity. Denise Leddy, Jennifer Jantz of Libby, Montana is his and each child was presentd a Dunn, Jennifer Burks, Jamie grandmother. The prospec- one to which our people can point with pride. The worst ‘Those called upon to make special Easter egg favor. Kamphaus and Kaysee Shep- tive groom is a 2004 Elk City part now is waiting for it to be the talks were Joe Cloyd, Ray- The Elk City Daily News Hostesses for the morn- herd won first place in the High School graduate. He will built. mond Parman, Paul Wade, April 1969 ing class were Mrs. Kenneth group performance category, graduate from Mid-America ‘The pupils ofthe different Clyde Estes, June Wood, W. Adams Mrs. Lee Sewell, Mrs. senior division, for their Christian University with a schools were all for the bond E. Sharp, Ronald Savage, and City Students Win Top Russell Still, Mrs. Chester presentation, “Royally Speak- BS in specialized ministries. issue, and Monday afternoon Rev. Kenneth Garrison. Honors From Colleges Schmidt and Mrs. Glen ing About Geography.” Their He is employed with Mid_ they had a parade on our Musical entertainment Sandra Swinehart, Elk City Malone. teacher is Kevin Merz. America Christian University streets carrying banners and consisted of novelty piano High school senior, received Hostesses for the afternoon ‘The sweepstakes win- in the grounds and mainte- flags, accompanied by the selections by Miss Zena notice from Dr. J. Herbert class were Mrs. Fred Kenne- ners at the competition nance department. teachers. Wagner, blub pianist. Miss Hollomon, president of the dy, Mrs. Robert Simon, Mrs. were Canton Public Schools, ‘There were nearly 1,000 Wagner played her first selec- University of Oklahoma, that G. H, Studevant and Mrs. C. junior division, and Weath- pupils in the parade, and tion with gloves on and her she has been elected as a Uni- L. Gardner. erford Public Schools, senior many of our people were sur- second number with her eyes versity of Oklahoma Scholar Pupils attending the parties division. The Teacher of prised to know that so many blindfolded and a sheet over to OU for th school year be- were Patricia Adams, Robin ‘Merit Award went to Canton The Elk City News were attending school in the the piano keys. ginning in the fall of 1969. Atwell, Melody Baggett, Terri teacher Penny Heath. April 2019 city, and we believe the silent It was announced by Rev. Miss Swinehart was recom- Batson, Sydney Browning, Students from Burns march of these eager children James DeFriend that Byron mended to the university for Cheri Carpenter, Beverly Flat-Dill City also did well Teachers confused prior to won many votes. the bond Randall has been selected as its most prestigious fresh- Chandler, Dawnita Clift, Kar- at the competition, receiving march. Elk City schools to be issue. the new Scoutmaster of the man scholarship by the local en Cooper Jessica Cummins, several individual awards. in session today Kiwanis troop with Dr. Rus- Alumni Scholarship commit- Carrie Gilbreath, Stephanie Teachers gathered in Okla- sell Koch as assistant Scout- tee. Included in the honor- Kent, Lisa Newcomb, Sonia homa City on Monday morn- MISS MARIE VAN GAS- master. sprogram for Miss Swinehart Patton, Donna Schmidt, Shari Elks Beat Blanchard, St. ing, but there was tension and TEL WILL DELIVER LEC- ‘Among the guests at the will be approximatley a $400 Sewell. Mary's Monday confusion as they did so. ‘TURE: Belgian Red Cross luncheion was V.D. Oakley, scholarship. Also, Misti Simmons, SOnja BLANCHARD- David On Wednesday night, the Nurse Will Speak at Taberna- Oklahoma City, of the Mont- She is the daughter of F. J. Snodgrass, Karla Spieker, Smith pitched a 7-hitter Oklahoma Legislature signed cle in Elk City on Thursday, gomery Ward Company. Swinehart. JoDee Stout, LaDena Vincent, through 5.2 innings and got the largest tax revenue bill April 10th. Scott Adams, Stephen Allison home runs form four differ- in the history of the state and This Community is fortu- David Britton, Robert Bustin, ent players as the Elk City legislators celebrated. The nate indeed, to have an oppor- CONGRATULATIONS Carter To Host County Larry Chervenka, Ricky Dug- High School baseball team bill gave teachers an aver- tunity to hear Miss Marie van Mr. and Mrs. Ewing of Elk Singing ger, Kevin Fowler, Raymond whipped Blanchard 10-5 here age pay raise of $6,100 and Gastel. Six months ago Miss City are the parents of an Beckham county singing Gather, Steve Gregory, Monday afternoon. a modest pay raise to state van Gastel was hardly known eight pound twelve ounce son will be from 2 p.m. until 4 Buddy Harless, Galen Heck- Elk City, which upped its employees. However, the outside of Dallas, Texas. But born in the Musick hospital pam. in the Carter Baptist ard, Zachary Hutton, Mark record to 15-4, also beat St. bill reportedly was short $75 today scores of persons who Sunday morning at 9:30. Church SUnday, said Lawson Malone, Lake Newcomb, Mary’s 5-0 in a later contest. million in funding and a $5 have been most successful in The infant has been named Walker, president. Keith Smith, Jerry Stanley, On Saturday, ECHS beat per room motel/hotel tax was carrying on the Liberty Loan Michael Dean. Mr. Ewing is All Beckham county resi- Monty Still, Craig Stout, J. J. ‘Mustang JV 3-2 in the seventh dropped taking another $50 are mentioned, hers coming in the armed forces. dents are invited to attend, he White, Vaughn Pumphrey. place game of the Mustang million from funding, leaving among the first. said. And, Deborah Berry, Cindy High School Tournament. many wondering where the Bruce, Cheryl Gardner, Julie revenue for teacher raises First Birthday Celebration Elk Baseballers Blast Johnson, Ronda Jones, Shan- would come from. “Now THE PRIZE WINNERS Held Burns Flat Nine, 6-0 non Kamphaus, Lori Lowry, Pioneer Picks Hale for what?” asked Justin Ediger, Joe VanAuken and H. 0. Jay Ray Blackwell, son Victory has found its way Cheryl McVeigh, Angela Nut- Teacher of Year ahigh school teacher at Elk Hizon were asked to act as of Mrs, J. R. Blackwell, jr., to the Elk baseball camp after ley, Elizabeth Plummer, Tina Elk City schools have City High School and the judges in the contest in the celebrated his first birthday three unsuccessful tries. Potter, Janice Ray, Marilyn nominated their choices for Oklahoma Education As- “Early Day Experiences.” Sunday Those present to help Coach Richard O’Hara’s Mollet, Edward Albert, Mark Teacher of the Year. The sociation’s site rep. “It’s the The articles were numbered him enjoy the afternoon were Elks journeyed to Burns Albert, Danny Armour, winner will be announced at a law now, it’s been passed and and given to them to judge Raymond and Marvin Gaddy Flat Tuesday afternooon and Jimmy Comer, Danny De- banquet at 6:30 p.m., April 12 signed by the governor. and their decision was as of Dalhart, Texas and Victory dumped the Eagles, 6-0, for Garmo, Kenny Dykes, Rich- at the Civic Center. The ban- follows: Spencer. the first win of the season ard Haschke, Kevin Martin, quet’s theme will be “Educa- Ast Prize-I. L. Hoover. against three losses. Richard Neece. tion Roundup.” Block Party Elk City 2nd Prize - Mrs. W. H. Senior pitcher Ronnie Also, Edward Plummer, Nominees this year are: Working with the Chamber Lewis, of Doxey, which was Intermediate Department O'Hara went six full innings Adam Potter, Bobby Simon, Billy Jean Hale (Pioneer); of Commerce, the Conven- the third letter published and In Egg Hunt for the win before being re- Doug Stevens, Adrian Stur- Shryl Kimball (High School); tion and Visitor Bureau, told of how they drove the The Intermediate Depart- lieved by DannyDorsett who devant, Scott Swart, Dave Mary Fern Carpenter (Junior downtown businesses, local cow home. ment ofthe First Christian pitched the final three outs. Watkins, Rodney Fincher, High); Larry Ellis, (Fair- artisans and the community, church Bible School enjoyed Randy Stills, Leonard Carter, view); Kaye Miller (North- Brittani Flowers is coordinat- aweiner roast and egg hunt Steven Moore and Stephen east). The late Pat Dugger ing a new event for families MARRIED Monday evening April 3, at Local Wing Arrives In Bryan. was nominated posthumously in Elk City and all of western Clarence Caffey and Miss the Herring Park. Mrs. Rufus Pacific by Grandview school. Oklahoma. Block Party Elk Virdie Jones were married Conger, department super- last Saturday, March 29th, at Member of Clinton- intendent, was hostess to the Sherman’s 25 years ago City will be held each month starting Friday. 11:30 am., at the home of the group of members and guests. have arrived70th Bomb Wing in teh Western “We wanted to create bride’s parents, Rev. Smith, The guests were Mr. and Pacific, announced officials at The Elk City Daily News something for people to do the Baptist minister, officat- Mrs. Byron Hager, Dorothy April 1994 The Elk City Daily News in downtown Elk City after ing. After congratulations, Helen Hager and Jean Bow- Clinton-Sherman Base today. Air Force April 2009 hours,” Flowers said. Flow- a fine dinner was served man. The members present The wing is under the Breakfast to Help Fiddlers ers said the block party will to those in attendance at were Maedean Funderburg, command of Col. Raymond P. Far West Fiddlers and Elk Grapes of Wrath To be start at 5 p.m. and last until 9 the wedding and the young Vivian Brister, Reta Rae Lowman. City Senior Citizens will hold Topic p.m. Admission is free. couple, accompanied by Rinard, John Ed Holcomb, The 70th Bomb Wing re- many friends for Oklahoma Tom Hager, F.C. Gibson, Joe places the 306th Bomb Wing City, where they will make Wayne Shaw, Frank Burkett, from McCoy their home for the present. The groom is the eldest son Dale Brister, Wilford Dale Sherwin and Mrs. Lena Ri- Fla. Air Force Base, Do you have an old While in the western of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Caffey, and has lived out here since nard, teacher. Pacific, the 70th Bomb Wing will play a major role in the photograph that looks neat? he was seven years old. He joint war effort in Vietnam, is a splendid young man, Girl Scout Troop 1 In by dropping thousands of tons and though young has a good position in one ofthe pack- Regular Meet At Scout House of conventional bombs on Send it to [email protected] Girls Scout Troop 1 met selected targets, said a local ing plants at Oklahoma City, at the Scout House Tuesday spokesman. or stop by the office with a small where he expects to work this afternoon at 6 for their regu- year, but is planning to move lar session when a business description for a chance to be featured. back to good old Beckham meeting was held and a picnic