The McIntosh County Democrat from Checotah, Oklahoma • 1

v. owns. and countered ore Voss Anciety The Me Inosh County Democrat CHECOTAH OKLAHOMA. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1956 Volume 48, Number 48 OFFICIAL CITY PAPER YOUTH GETS TWO YEARS IN ROBBERY Jack Dozier, 15 years old, Texyouth, whose widowed Checotah mothanna er is employed at the Manufacturing Company, confessed to the robbery of the Central Drug store last Friday night, and was sentenced to two years in the state reformitory for boys at Helena. The drug store was entered last Friday night after a glass was kicked from the back door.

The youth, who is large for his age, squirmed through an opening cutting seven his Inches wide, severely hand on broken glass. $. He looted the cash register of about $42.00 and escaped. Wesley Emerson, newly appointed nightwatchman, arrested the youth on suspicion early found Sunday morning when it was that he had a deep wound in his hand After questioning by Chief of Police Jess Frazier and Emerson the youth admitted the robbery. He said that he had been drinking and wasn't responsible for his actions.

A plate glass window in the back of the Democrat office was knocked out the night of the drug store robbery. and it is believed that Dozier had attempted to gain entrance. Frazier said that he believed that Dozier had a confederin the crimes here, but the ate youth would not admit it. When Dozier was picked up here early Sunday morning he had only $1.75 in change left from the night robbery. He said he beer had day spent all Saturday in a at Porum where he had parlor blown-in' nearly all of his bank roll.

Dozier was held in the Young Checotah jail until Monday when he was turned over to Sheriff Clarence Douglas. He plead guilty before Madeline Mills, county and was sentenced to two judge, years Efforts to get the youth placed in the state reformitory, for two years were on probation unsuccessful. J. D. Highfill, 77, Taken By Death J.

D. Highfill, 77, prominent farmer of the Elm Grove community died at his home Sunday. native of Ozark, Ark. Mr. A Highfill had been a resident of McIntosh county since 1929.

Funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist church Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Kelsey Gorman, pastor of the Elm Grove Eaptist church and Dr. Alexander of Checotah officiating. Burial Best was in the Checotah cemetery under direction of the Buchanan Funeral home. besides his wife inSurvivors five brothers, George W.

clude: H. Highfill, E. Highfill and T. H. Highfill, Stigler; J.

C. Highfill, all of Hartman, Ark; Stewart HighVentura, Calif. Pallbearers were: Clarence Cathey, Hubert Davidson, all of CheWeiza Eynum, Harold Bacon and and Jack Haggard and Theo cotah Herron, both of Council Hill. Laura Thompson Buried Wednesday Funeral services for Mrs. Laura E.

Thompson, 82, who died Sunday at a Muskogee rest home, were conducted at the First Baptist church at 2:00 o'clock Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Bill Jennings officiating. Burial was in the Checemetery under direction of cotah the Buchanan Funeral home. She is survived by five sons, G. L.

of Checotah, Bill of Toledo, Texas, Wade, Willard and Reuben, all of Muskogee; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Crabtree and Mrs. MarGibboney, both of Tulsa, and tha Lou Miller of Jal, New Mrs. Mary Mexico. 0 Treadwell Serves With Radar Group Arthur J.

Treadwell, aviation machinist's mate of Checotah, is serving warning with squadron the 2 at airborne the air station, Patuxent River, Md. He reported to. Patuxent River Oct 1 from Hickam air force base, Hawaii and was assigned to the power plants. Treadwell entered the service in September, 1942. SEWERAGE DISPOSAL DISCUSSED Darlie Hunter Is Navy Ensign Members of the city council this week began making preparations to call a bond election in the near for construction of a $125,000.00 sewerage disposal plant.

Under plans previously outlined to the council the government would pay one-fourth of the cost of the sewer disposal plant. They will not help pay for extensions to the system. It is believed that the principal and interest on the proposed issue can be paid out of revenue derived from sewer taxes and other miscellaneous sources without taxing city property. The case of Hugh Miller, has sued the city for $4,000 damages north for of the pollution city of limits, Elk has Creek, den nitely set for trial during the fall term of district court. The council passed two new ordinances at the Monday night meeting.

The first ordinance provides regulations for burning trash in the city limits and fixes the hours for burning. Under the ordinance it will be unlawful to burn trash anywhere in the city except during the hours of 6:00 a. m. to 10:00 a. on.

week days, in metal or fireproof incinerators. Trash burnis prohibited on Sunday. It is ing also unlawful, under the act, to and deposit other refuse cans, not easily burned tin bones, garbage. in an incinerator. The fine for violation of this ordinance shall not exceed $10.00.

A second ordinance approved by the council provides for a $25.00 to $35.00 fee for water main taps and a deposit of $5.00 for each water meter installed. The $5.00 fee will be refunded when the person the deposit ceases to be making customer. Harry Chenault that Mayor blacktop paving program in the city was being widely New blacktop has recently been laid on South Fourth to Street limits on the old CCC the city camp road. Darlie Hunter, son of Mr. and Mrs.

W. W. Hunter of Checotah from the navy ofwas graduated ficer candidate school at Newport, and was commissioned EnR. sign October 12. To earn their commission the had to complete a 17- new officers week course of study and indoctrination covering such subjects as ship, military justice and naval navigation, engineering, seamanweapons Albert Pratt, assistance secreof the navy for personnel and tary resenge forces, addressed the the hon835 new officers and presented or graduates with certificates.

Members of the graduating class been assigned to ships and have shore stations while some will take further specialized training. Hunter will leave November 1 San Francisco where he will for report for duty aboard a radar vessel which will operate off the California coast. 1956 Is Second Driest On Record The year 1956 is the second dryest on record with less than 19 inches to date, Golden Berry, local weather observer stated this week. In 1936 only 18.12 inches was recorded here, however subsoil moisture conditions were much better then than now. Eastern Oklahohas fallen from 10 to 20 inches ma behind normal rainfall for the past four years.

Only .54 of an inch of rain fell here in September and the same amount has been recorded thus far in October. Davis Jones to Harry G. Green, $1, Lot 8 Blk 57, Checotah; Mary L. Arnold to Emerson Arnold, E2 SW 1-12-15; Marion Mattison to Marie Scroggins, Lot 5 Blk 113, Checotah. Real Estate Mortgages Clarence Brassfield to Phoenix Federal, $1350, Lot 1 Blk 33, Eufaula; Monroe George to Federal Land Bank, $9100, tract in 11-10- 15; Mae Rule to Federal Land Bank, $7,800 555 acres in 9-14 and 9-15.

County Recordings Warranty Deeds CATS LOSE 18 13 GAME TO MINERS CARRIER CHRISTENED World's most modern aircraft car1046-foot USS Ranger, leaves dock at Newport News, rier, after christening ceremony. State Promotes Scientific Causes By Gov. Raymond Gary The pioneer spirit is still in eviin Oklahoma in many manifestations, but in none more recently perhaps than in the' Frontiers of Science Foundation, I believe 'is less than a year A group of businessmen in OklaCity, together with scientists Stillwater, educators at Norman other forward looking leaders around the state have quietly work laying the groundwork this excellent cause that is forming a service not only to lahoma, but more especially to nation. I heard it remarked rather fully the other day that educates young teachers and and then certain other states grab off this cream of our youth. person remarked that place a larger proportion of dollar to work for education! training our young than least one of our neighboring states, and probably more.

state this critic had in mind a habit of spending a for skilled technicans in tain fields, and for teachers, more lures away fine young men women who have been educated Oklahoma taxpayer' expense. I haven't heard of similar ations or organizations of this other state, through it is certainpossible that they exist. But believe we have a head start it's inspiring to see a group citizens rolling their sleeves going on such a worthy time consuming cause. There's gain in it for any of personal foundation supporters, there is a small salaried staff now operating its office. The places in the United that have.

kept up with country's phenomenal growth characterized by the kind of that moves men to form tions like the Frontiers for In less vigorous communities, have lagged behind, as in the of some of the important cities a generation or two ago that have bypassed newer, more getic citizenries, so to speak. ston is an example of a lively that has increased in importance. On the other hand, it was opinion of many that cities St Louis, in our great neighboring State of Missouri, relaxed and beginning to be forgotten. In last year or two, people in city have admittedly learned a son from their neighbors, to the West and South, and trying to revive the pioneer I feel that we in the great state of Oklahoma have never that spirit but we must stay our toes. Groups like the for Science will be the backbone our efforts to stay in the of national importance Junior Wildcats Trounce Weleetka Bill Koch and Terry Archer scored touchdowns apiece and Lylin scored one as thie Checotah Junior High football team defeated Weleetka juniors Tuesday night by a score of 33 to 19.

It was the team's fourth win against no losses this year. Playing a good game in the line for Checotah was Paul Roe, Jack Blackburn, Marvin Stevens, Walter Fulsom, Mitchell Allen and James Kelley. Weldon Best made several long runs from his quarterback spot. The next game for the juniors will be played Tuesday night at Stigler. Checotah Taxes Slightly Higher Roberts To Open Healing Revival Tax rates in Checotah will be raised to $53.89 per thousand uation this year, due to the voting! of bond issues of 3105.000.00 for street paving and waterworks improvement.

The local tax rate was $39.60 last year. The Checotah tax rate will be reduced next year, however, since the companies which handled the sale of Checotah's bonds, required a double assessment for 1956 on one of the issues. The rate next set, year will probably be less than $50 thousand valuation. In the deper per- pression years, the local tax rate was in excess of $80 per thousand. the Eufaulans got a small cut in (their tax rate, due to a drop in rue- sinking fund requirements The rate there is $43.20 per thousand valuation compared with $48.50 in 1955.

Schools take the largest share of we tax dollars collected in Checotah. our Most county school districts will be assessed at a rate of $34.55, but a number of districts will pay even higher rates. These districts are: The Mellette $54.15: Ryal $44.35: Pierce then Hanna Tiger Mounlittle tain Victor Hitchita cer- $39.35: Central High $38.85: Lenna and Onapa $35.65. and at The six-day series of meetings to be held by Evangelist Oral of Tulsa at the fairgrounds pavilion. on South New Haven.

October 30-November 4 in Tulsa is expected odraw people from all over the States, according to Rev. L. McQueen, chairman of the United Full Gospel churches sponsoring the meeting. The Roberts meetings will Tuesday with an afternoon service night at 7.30 with the exception of at 2:30 and will continue every Sunday On that day there will be only one service, an afternoon rally at 2.00 in order that the sponsor. ing churches may have their normal morning and evening meetings.

Evangelist Roberts has recently a nine-day campaign in Baclosed kersfield, the last of this season's tent meetings, where the, attendance was estimated at 200. The total attendance at the Roberts campaigns held this year has been estimated at over one million people. Roberts, a salvation healing type of preacher, has conducted meetings all over the world. Mrs Jane Lung Dies Saturday Rhoda Jane Lung, 84, died at her home in Checotah last Saturday after a long illness. Funeral services were' held at the United Pentecostal Holiness, church at 2:00 o'clock afternoon with Rev.

Bill Jennings and Rev. Preston Cook officiating. Burial was in the Shady Grove cemetery under direction of the Smith. Funeral home. Survivors include: her husband, George Lung of the home; four daughters and one son.

Checotah High school has two graduates attending Central State college, Edmond, this semester. They are Freela Clemmons, senior and dent. Gertrude Gray, graduate stu- Mr. and Mrs. John Buford and daughters, Lynn and Margaret Ann, spent the week end in Dallas as the guests of Dr.

and Mrs. Ben Buford. The Checotah Wildcats were handed their first loss of the season last Friday night by an 18 to 13 score in a non-conference game with 'the Hartshorne Miners. All of the scoring in the thrillpacked game was done in the first half. The Wildcats scored first when Junior Hart went over a sneak from the 2 yard line.

Neal son added the extra point to give Checotah a 7 to 0 lead. Hartshorne, came back to score but missed the extra point. On the next play after the kickoff Checotah broke Hart loose for 65 yards and a touchdown give the Cats a 13 to 6 lead Hartshorne to two quick touch on a 38 yard the other on a Fun. in the last half the Checotah de fense stiffened, but they were un able to punch across for a score although they threatened on two occasions. The game was hard fought against a highly rated class 'B' club, but costly mistakes hurt Che cotah's chances, Coach Harold.

I tham stated. Checotah made 14 first downs and 240 yards rushing compared to 7 first downs and 95 yards rushing for Hartshorne. The Cats gained 30 yards on three pass comple tions and the 'Miners accounted for 107 yards on 5 completions. Checotah resumes its play in the conference this week in a game scheduled at Stigler The Cats are slight favorites to win. Next week T'ahlequah comes to Checotah for a conference game, COTTON QUEEN Arden Cuadra, 18.

of Blytheville, inspects cotton plants during National Cotton Picking Contest at Blytheville. Henry To Conduct Baptist Revival Dr Auguie Henry, executive secretary of the Baptist Foundation of Oklahoma, will begin an 8-day revival at the First Baptist church in Checotah at 11:00 o'clock Sunday morning. Dr. Henry's last pastorates were at the First Baptist church in MeAlester and at Bartlesville for several years previously. Dr.

Henry conducts a large number of revivals each -year in addition to his work as secretary. He will preach at 7:45 a. m. daily and 7:30 nightly. Friday night's service will start promptly at 7:00 o'clock and will be dismissed in time for the Tahlequah game.

Fred R. Shields high school band director, will be in charge of the music. All residents of the community are, given a special invitation to attend the meeting by Dr. Alexander Best, pastor. services will continue until Sunday, October 28.

George B. Howard Rites Wednesday Rules Announced For Soil Speakers Funeral services were held at the First Baptist church at 3:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon for George B. Howard, 71, who died Monday in a Muskogee hospital. Howard, a retired farmer and resident of McIntosh county for 21 was born February 3, 1885 years, in Cooksville, Tenn. Services were conducted by Dr.

Alexander Best, pastor, and burial was in Greenlawn cemetery under direction of the Smith Funeral home. Survivors besides his wife, Winnie Bell of the home include: three sons, Turk Howard of Checotah; Burl Howard of the home; Thomas of Borger, Texas; two Howard daughters, Mrs. Ruby Green of Euand Mrs. Ethel Adkerson of faula Checotah; three brothers, Haskell and J. Howard of Ada and VirHoward of Anadarko; one sisgil ter, Mrs.

Abe Drew of Ada. Rules for the 1956 speaking contest sponsored by the National Association of Soil Conservation Districts, were announced this week. Only bonafide soil district cooperators whose major source of income is the soil are eligible to compete in the contest. Prizes for area winners $1250, first; $7.50, second; $5.00, third. In the state contest to be held in Oklahoma City the top cash prizes are as follows: $100, first; second, and $20.00 third.

The subject for the speakings this year is: "My Soil Conservation Districts It's Value Community." Anyone interested in entering the contest is to contact the cal soil conservation district office in Checotah for further information. Highway Work Is Bogged Down foundkind I and of and no the alt through! States the are associaScience. I they cases; of now! ener-I city the like was the that lesmostly spirit. young lost on Frontiers of forefront Gov. Raymond Gary admitted unhappily Wednesday the state's major highway program is barely moving: but after a conference with his road chiefs he blamed "government red tape" for the slow.

down. For several months the state has been building up a program of four lane design thoroughfares, to be built under the new federal road program but they're still on the drawing boards. Gary the highway commission are still waiting to let their first conand tract for a road under the federal interstate program. The big projects on U. S.

66, 77 and other routes have been nettling the governor, but the one really got under his skin was that mile connection to link Oklathe 5 homa to the new Kansas turnpike in Kay county. Kansas has announced it will dedicate its 236 mile toll road Oct. 25. Gov. Fred Hall even invited Gary to take part in the ceremony.

Wichita and Gary accepted Wedat But the speedy Kansas nesday. turnpike still ends in an Oklahoma oat field at the state line. Gary said at his afternoon press conference Wednesday that he couldn't understand what was holding the 5 mile Oklahoma conup nection, which will join U. S. 177 near Braman.

got to break this logjam" Gary said. "There's no sense in requiring 9 months to build. He called in Bud Stoldt, state highway director to tell what was blocking progress. Stoldt that the state couldn't do anything about it. "It's just government red tape that's holding us up," he said.

Democrat Fund Drive Is Success The Dollars for Democrats which opened in Checotah was highly successful, Norma nedy, chairman, stated this Fund solicitors in the city Mrs. Jack Pemberton, Mrs. Reed, Mrs. J. P.

Powers, Rountree, Mrs. Gene and ka Stoner. Mrs. Kennedy, who is man of the democratic county tral committee, said that who was missed in the drive wishes to contribute, may her and the (money wil be up. Mrs.

Ernest Browning left last week for California to join her husband, who is stationed there. drive, Monday Kenweek. were: Bob Ruth Ar- co-chaircen- anyone and telephone picked".