The McIntosh County Democrat from Checotah, Oklahoma • Page 2

I THE DEMOCRAT THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1977 PAGE 2 Mr. Intosh County Bemorrat Published every Thursday at 110 South Broadway, (P.O. Box 385), Checotah, Oklahoma 74426. Second Class.I postagr paid at Checotah Oklahoma, Davie and Publisher Jackie Editor Gene Manager Donna sidon Judy MEMBER (Oklahoma Press All know is -hot I read in the papers- Win Rogers Subscription Rates In McIntosh In Oklahoma, outside above county Outside Includes Sales Tax) From The Editor The government announced last week that it has decided to' return all income taxes for the year of 1976. In other developments, Congress decided to resind the bill giving them a $13,000 pay hike and instead take a $13,000 pay cut.

At the same time, they also voted to trim the budgets of all federal departments and give the U.S. a surplus budget. Elsewhere in the world, the Soviet Union along with several other countries sent to the U.S. the first of several payments designed to pay all debts owed to the US. by the end of the year.

OPEC countries, getting in the spirit of things announced they were cutting the price of oil in half. Here in the U.S. the big four carmakers and six major oil companies released a joint statement about the development of a new engine and fuel for it that would allow the US. cars to get 50-60 miles per gallon with no loss in power. It should be in production by late 1978.

ABC said last week they are putting the finishing touches on a 32 hour movie on the life of an Irish immigrant named Tootle 0 'Rilley. The name of the movie is "'Toots" and will start September 1st and run for 18 consecutive nights with two hour episodes every night except Monday when it will be run between plays and during halftime of "Monday Night In the world of sports, Oklahoma and Texas University officials worked out an agreement that instead of one game each year they would play three. The main bargaining point was to give Texas a better chance with two out of three, In return Texas gave up the rights to any Texas high school football players and had to promise that they would quit calling Ou dirty names (at least in public.) And this final note. Alley Oop announced that he is retiring from comic strips. He will marry Eve Jones from the "Heart of Juliet Jones." They are moving to a farm in the Land of Woo (west of Muo) and plan to raise kids, and dinosaurs.

Of course, all the before hand is a bunch of baloney but what do you expect on the day before April Fools Day? Have fun. next week. Senate to decide eye glass ad ban By Ben Blackstock state senate has before it a bill to which forbids advertising the price week HB 1328, by Rep. Mandell three hours by the house. Before both sides optometrists and the CAPITOL 3 WE SPOTLIGHT Once again the repeal the state law of eye glasses.

Last Matheson; was debated it finally passed 56-36 press were accused of greed. Pleas from the ly for price advertising made the difference. Several hearings held in which retired persons told how they had to go 10 Texas to get glasses they could afford. More than '150 optometrists looked down from the house gallery as Rep. John Monks accused them of "destroying the free enterprise system by denying the public information on prices.

Why it would be American to vote against this bill," Monks charged as his seatmate slowly waved an American flag. Reps. Bill Poulos and Bob Parris argued against the bill saying advertising would bring on cheap, shoddy merchandise that would damage the eyes. Matheson replied, "better. to have cheap quality glasses than no glasses at all." It was a effort.

Rep. Neal McCaleb (R- Edmond) said the same eye glasses cost twice as much in Oklahoma as they do in Colorado or Texas where they are advertised. HB 1328 now goes to the senate where optometrists had enough influence the past two years to keep a similar bill from coming up for a vote. House members continue debate this week on. more than 50 amendments to the workmens, comp law overhaul authored by Rep.

Glenn Floyd. HB 1228 would eliminate the state industrial court. Injured workers would settle disputed claims in district courts. The bill is 150 pages long and contains many changes in the present law including doubling the limits paid for injury and death. While it has David Boren's support it is sure to run into strong opposition in the senate.

Half the senate are lawyers many of whom represent injured workers before the present industrial court. The U.S. Civil Service Commission doesn't like the way Oklahoma's Merit System operates. In a report just released the teds criticise the state Personnel Board and the legislature on three grounds. There is not enough affirmative action to hire and promote minorities on state jobs.

The classification system is below standard with job descriptions often exceeding the skills actually needed. And finally, the Merit System does net have an examination development program up to federal standards. The program needs more money and lass meddling from legislators, Civil Service examiners feel. Too many jobs are still outside the system and exceptions are often made indicating patronage' hiring. Those administering the state system tend to agree with the ted's criticism.

But Rep. John Miskelly doesn't like the report one bit. Four Entries In Miss Lake Eufaula Contest So Far Four contestants entering the Miss Lake Eufaula Pagcant were introduced at the weekly committee meeting. Miss Billie Allen of Canadian, Miss Elizabeth Thom- pson of Eufaula, 1 Miss Martha Douthitt of Enfaula and Miss Teresa Helmert of Wilburton, all of which will be competing on April 16 at 8:00 p.m. at the Enfaula High School Auditorium for the title of Miss Lake butaula in the second annual pageant.

Miss Billie A. Allen daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Allen, is being sponsored by the Canadian Lion's Club.

Miss Allen graduated from Canadian High School in 1976 and is now attending Connors State College. Miss Allen has special training in piano, voice and sings with the New Horizons band. Miss Allen is seeking a degree in music. Her favorite hobbies ALLEN are swimming, table tennis, basketball, skating, bowling, horseback riding, playing the piano and singing. Miss Allen is a green eyed blonde.

Among other honors won by Miss Allen in high school, are the presidents honor roll, FFA Sweetheart, and all conference in bashetball. She also plays the piano and directs the youth choir at the Baptist church in Canadian. Miss Allen states she would like to teach young people music expecially in small schools. Miss Elizabeth Thompson of Bristow Point, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Don W. Boulton sponsored by the State National Bank and F. M. "Doc" Kizer attends Eu-; faula High School where she is a senior. The 18 vear old, green eyed blond, stands 5' 6 tall, loves to ski, swim, play volleyball and bicycle.

She has participated in the theatre guild three years, studied art THOMPSON five years and was on the Eufaula Drill Team her senior year. 4-Hers Judge Livestock The Mcintosh County 4-H Livestock Judging team participated in the Oggeechee Hereford Livestock Judging Field day at Fairland, Oklahoma, Saturday, March 26. Randy Thomas and Matt Rippy from Stidham, tied for high individual on the county team, with 319 points each. Other 4-H'ers participating were Jeff Bigger and Jerry Moore from Checotah and Gip Southern from Council Hill. McIntosh team had 880 points The top team in the contest had 1061 points.

Mr. Prevence said he was very proud of the 4-H'ers and that they did very well for the first time that they had been in a contest. Oklahoma State University extension programs serve people of all ages, regardless of socio- -economic levels, race, color, sex, religion or national origin. 47 g. Walk- a-Thon Nets $1000 For Heart Fund DEATHS AND FUNERALS Mrs.

Jesse Wright Mrs. Jesse. 1905 Victory, died Saturday in a Wichita Falls hospital. Arrangements are under the directon of HamptonVaughan Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crestvien Memorial Park.

Mrs. Wright was born July 1, 1904, in Waren, Ark. She had lived in Wichita Falls 37 years and was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. A.

W. Reisor of Tyler, and Mrs. J.E. Vollmer, Jr. of Burringham, Mich; a son Jesse W.

Wright, Jr. of Midland, Tex; two sisters, Mrs Joe White of Oklahoma, Mrs E.W. Pennington of a brother, Henry A. Marst of Oregon; seven grandchild. ren and two great-grandchildren.

Ethel Clark Ethel Clark, 77, died Saturday at Muskogee General Hospital. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Smith Funera) Chapel with Delbert Wilson Officiating. Burial was in Greenlann Cemetery. Bom February 2, 1900, in Huntsville, Arkansas, she was a member of Checotah Church of Christ and had lived in the Checotah area for 73 years Survivors include her husband, Ira of the home; five sons, Ben Price of Yuba City California, Charles Price of Ponca City, George Price and Bill Price, both of Texas, and Bob Price of Coweta; a daughter, Marilyn Shrum of Justin, California; a brother, Walter Casey of Borger, Texas; three sister, Vesta Case of Paden, Francis Morris of Bristow and Ola Wagoner of Oklahoma City; 11 grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren.

Billy Maxey Services for Billy Joe Maxey, 46, of Dallas, Texas were held Tuesday at 10a.m. in Dallas under the direction of Dudley Hughes Funeral Home. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery at Checotah at 4 p.m. with Reverend John Moreland officiating under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Maxey died Sunday in Dallas after a brief illness.

He was a lieutenant with the Dallas Police Department and an instructor at Dallas Police Academy. He was graduated from Checotah High School in 1948 and served four years in the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Eloise, a son, Eddie and a daughter Candice all of the home, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Ed Maxey of Checotah. Ganeath Crane Mrs. Ganeath former Checotah resident' passed away March 23. in Mission Hills, California She is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.

Gordon S. Crane, pioneer of Checotah. She is survived by two daughter, Mrs. Nina Bailey of Mission Hills, with whom she lived and Mrs. Betty Ann Smith of Tulsa, 3 grand.

daughters and two greatgrandsons and two greatgranddaughters. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Checotab following services in California TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY: LARGE GARAGE SALE: lots of new items at .701 5th (Stout Addition) women and children clothes, some long dresses, lots of miscellaneous Come by and brouse! Thurs. day and Friday from 9 Miss Thompson was the 1976 Miss Demolay Sweetheart and list among her hobbies art and working with animals. Her ambitions for the future are to attend coHege seeking an art degree to teach elementary students, because she enjoys young peopic. Miss Martha Douthitt, Eufaula, the daughter of Mrs.

Philomine Douthitt is 18 years of age, stands with dark brown hair and eyes. She attends Eufaula DOUTHITT High School where she has been recognized in the field of drama. Miss Douthitt's hobbies are art, writing, swimming hiking and biking. She participates in basketball. Her abmitions for the future include getting a social workers degree so that she may help delinquents living in reform schools.

Miss Douthitt, a Potowatomi Indian, resides at the Eufaula Indian Dormitory and feels that because of her background she is more understanding and better able to help youths with problems. Her other interests lie in the drama and acting field. She is sponsored by The Indian Journal. Miss Teresa Helmert is sponsored by the Wilburton State Bank and has lived in Wilburton all her life with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Jim Helmert. She is 18 years of age, brown hair, hazel eyes and is tall. She appeared in her first. HELMERT musical production when she was five years old and continued for the next six years Her first appearance was Princess Ying Yaoualak in the "King and followed by Marta in "The Sound of This was followed by "Flower Drum Song" in 1967., "The Music Man" in 1968, in the in 1969, and. "Bye Bye Birdie" in 1970.

Teresa Bebee Head Of Junior Brangue The Oklahoma Junior Brangus Breeders met last week in Okla. City and elected officers. Todd Bebee, A Junior at Morris High School was elected President Todd is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bebee of Oktaha.

Gaye, Burgin a Junior at Oktaha High School was elected Secretary. Gaye is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Joe Burgin, of Oktaha. Plans were made at the meeting for Junior Heller Show to be held in conjunction with the annual Brangus Field Day held May 29, on the W.A. Musgrove Ranch Bokchito, OK.

There will be a Judging contest open to all 4-H and FFA teams and members. A Reg. Brangus heifer will be given to high individual in the judging. playod Alice in the AAUW Children's Theater's production of the "Music Man" in 1975. Teresa was president of her freshman class in highschool and also band majorette' for three participated in pep club, office helpers club and several other school related organizations.

She was Junior High Homecoming Queen her freshman year and homecoming queen attendant her sophomore year. She was named to "Who's Who Among American High School Teresa is a momber of Scared Heart Catholic Church. She is now attending Eastern Oklahoma State College at Wilburton where she is majoring in business administration. She has worked in an insurance agency parttime for the past year and a half and likes the business world very much. At Eastern, Teresa is a member of the "Many a select singing group, she is a cheerleader, belongs to the Student Senate and is a member of United Ministry which she represented as homecoming queen candidate She was "Miss October" In the recent "Miss Calendar Girl In her spare time, Teresa loves to sew and design her own clothes and watch baseball games.

Teresa's dreams are to graduate from college, have her own apartment and have her picture in a magazine. The Miss Lake Enfaula Pageant is a preliminary to the Miss Oklahoma and Miss America Pageants with scholarships ranging up to $15,000. Nan 'C' Hartgrove, publicity chairwoman and Patricia Lawson, general chairwoman encourages evervone to put aside the evening of April 16th to enjoy a night of fun and entertainment and support the beauty of your choice. Tickets are now on sale at businesses a round the lake area sporting a Miss Lake Eufaula Pageant poster. Scroggins Goes To Seminar Henrietta Scroggins, 209 N.E.

4th, Checotah, director of Checotah Senior Citizen Center of the Deep Fork Community Action, attended a Senior Citizen Center seminar on the Langston University campus. The seminar was in charge of Dr. Leslie Anderson, Consumer Economics Centerdirector and Verna Jackson, assistant director of Oscar Rose Junior College, Midwest City The seminar opened Wednesday, March 23 and ended Friday, March 24. Among topics discussed were "Legal Help for Senior Citizens," "The Elderly and the Economy Whither Going'? "Understanding Special Diets for the "Helping the Visually Handicapped in our Society," and "Consumer and the Funeral." Among speakers were Sylvetta Striplin, of University Home Ecomomics department; Rebecca Righter, Legal Aid Society; Dr. Williams, OU Health Sciences Center and Jim Robbins, of Sen.

Henry Bellmon's office Dr. Anderson pointed out that consumer rights and responsibilities include the Right to Choose, Right to be informed, Right to Safety, and the Right Heard. "In '1976, President Gerald Ford enumerated a fifth right RIGHT TO CONSUMER EDUCATION," Dr. Anderson said. this right has not been completely put into active operation, the new Office of Consumer Education, Department of Health, Education and Welfare in Washington, D.C.

is beginning to take leading role to further this government endeavor." Freedom Show Saturday On Saturday, April at 5:30 p.m, there. will 1 be a. special shown: "The Price of Peace and on KTEW, Channel 2, Tulsa. The special is sponsored by American Security Council Education Foundation, The Walk-A-Thon for the Heart Association was held on Saturday and netted $1,000 The Walk-4-Thon was sponsored by the the Checotah Benny Waller is chairmanot Those taking part in the Walk were Shelia Garrett, Sherri Nixon, Regina Martin, Susan Brinsfield, Pam Wynn, Carmen Colbert, Angels Todd, Sandy Farmer, Donna Osmond, Cora Wyatt, Talina McGechie, Debbie Creekmore, Shellie Minner, LEA Monthly Meeting April 7 The Lake Eutaula fation will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, April 7, 1977. The Board' of Directors and Executive Council will meet at 1:30 p.m.

in the Redwood Room. This meeting is open to all members. Luncheon will be served at 12:00 noon. The general membership meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a social hour in the Parlor of Arrowhead Lodge followed by a dinnermeeting at 7:00 p.m.

This meeting is open to all interested residents or businesses. You do not have to be a member to attend. Safe Water Act Subject Of April Meeting Mcintosh County's involvement in meeting requirements of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 will be the subject of a slide -tape presentation Thu- reday, April 7, at the City Hall in Eufaula. act will affect every community water system in the United says Ed Henderson, 06U Extension specialized: agent in Rural Development, who will make the presentation. "It hits about every community from the smallest to the largest that has a water system." The act also will affect community rural those water which dist- buy water from a town.

In this case, the municipality will be required to meet compllance. The act, which goes into effect in June of 1977; defines a public water system as any system that has at least 15 connections or serves a minimum of 25 people. "Meeting the requirements of the act will require quite a bit of preparation by most communities," Henderson says. "And it's going to mean spending some money in most cases." Contents of the -tape presentation explain the requirements of the sate drinking water act and otter suggestions regarding financing programs to meet these requirements. Oklahoma State University extension programs serve people of all ages, regardless of socio-economic levels, race, 'color, sex religion, or national origin.

Skeet Frame On' Business Council Announcement was made today of the appointment of W.H. Frame, Jr. of Frame Lumber Co. located in cotab, Oklahoma as an Action Council Member of the Natlocal Federation of dent Business INFIB) in San Mateo, California and Washington, D.C. NFIB.

is a -prodit, pod -partisan organization representing the needs of small businesses across the country. Pounded in 1943, it was designed to promote the concept of tree enterprise and to give indepe ent business a greater voice in shaping the laws sorer business and government. An enthusiastic business person, Frame, Jr. reflects the involvement and interest of the Action Council bers. His civic interests include: Lions Club (President); Quarter Back Club (President); Alumni (President) Cecil Cunningham, Michelle Tadlock, David McCoy, Lima Funberg, Vickie Gamblia, Lime Beekd Hall, Cheryl Hood, Sandra Creakmore, Crystal Keeper, Tate Mcintost, Michelle Lollis, Desutry Dowdy, Tressia Cantwell, Traci Harwell, Sherri Lane and Gina Wilson.

James Gets Appreciation Certificate Marvin James, Mcintosh County Commissioner, ived a certificate 'of appreclation for leadership, public service, and support of Cooperative. Extension Programs. on March 22. The award was presented to Mr. James by Dr.

Frank H. Baker Dean, Division of Agriculture and Dr. James H. Boggs, President of Oklahoma State Mr. James served as board member of the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma during 1976.

He represented all, the county commissioners in Mcintosh County and several other counties. News Of Servicemen Jim Kealiher Jun Kealiber, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Kealibar of Checotah was "advanced to third class petty officer in the United States Navy.

This advancement reflects on Jim's technical knowledge and leadership skills. Larry Wessinger, SMSet. Larry M. Wessingor was named Senior commissioned Officer (NCO). Airman of the Year for in Europe Monday.

Wessinger is a 1963 gradunte of Checotah High School. Paden, Lake Level Up After Rains 28377 Eutula Lake bas risen three feet since Saturday and will crest with an additional two foot this Saturday or Sunday, Lee Henry, operator at the Butaula Marion said Monday. The lake stood at feet Monday, Henry said. The lake's normal level 585 feet. CHAMBER CONT.

The Chamber is urging each merchant to look at his property and see how be can beautity It. Sometimes Little paint and clean -up will work wonders. The city ball is setting good example by ending "chine weak" with open house at the new city ball beadquarters on Sunday, April 10th. Byeryone is invited to attend and so Checotah. You do your part, ru do mine, and pertaps we can even help som who im't able to help himsalt.

We ask your support and cooperation in this ture to make the city of Checotah a city unity and pride. "AI men George mean Bernard Shaw Series E. Bonds pay held the to Arst maturity 5 year is not subject to tases, and be deferred until Tale stock in America. 200 at.