Stilwell Democrat-Journal from Stilwell, Oklahoma • 4

Thursday, April 21, 1949 Page Four STILWELL DEMOCRAT-JOURNAL, STILWELL, OKLAHOMA DEATHS JOHN ROGERS John Rogers, Stilwell pioneer, and in failing health for several months, passed away, Thursday in a Muskogee hospital, where he had been under treatment for several days. Funeral rites were held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 in the Roberts chapel, with Rev. E. R. Hall, pastor of the First Christian church, officiating.

Burial was in New Hope cemetery. Born October 12, 1873 in Belmont, he was 75 years, six months and two days of age. Mr. Rogers was a plumber by trade, and served for a number of years as custodian in the Stilwell grade school. Surviving are Mrs.

Rogers, of Lawton, and two sons Col. Herbert Rogers, Lowrey Field, and Capt. Eugene Rogers of Fort Sill, a daughter, Mrs. R. H.

Walker of Seattle, two grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. Kimball of Tulsa, Mrs. beck of Fort Smith, and Mrs. Ivey. MARY ELIZABETH FOSTER Rites for Mrs.

Mary Elizabeth Foster, who died Thursday ing at the family home in Stilwell, following an illness of more than four years, were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Roberts chapel, with Rev. E. R. Hall, officiating. Burial was in I the Piney cemetery, with Roberts Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements.

Born Mary Elizabeth Helwick, June 2, 1879 in East Tennessee, she was 69 years, 10 months and 12 days of age. On Nov. 22, 1899 she was married to George R. Foster, and they lived in the western part of Tennessee until they moved in 1901 to Oklahoma and settled near Ganns, where they lived before moving later to Stilwell. Surviving are Mr.

Foster of the home, and two daughter, Mrs. N. I. Butler of Stilwell, and John Deere -drawn rubber tired two wheel manure spreader. A machine that will save you TIME and MONEY Reed's Hardware Co.

HELLO STILWELL! IT'S A NINE-POUND SEVEN-OUNCE daughter for Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Swepston, born Wednesday morning, April 20, in a Prairie Grove, hospital.

The Swepstons are residents of the Peavine community. Crescent Drug "THE REXALL STORE" Phone 182 EAGLE THE SMASHING EPIC OF THE EMPIRE TAMING THE WILDERNESS RANDOLPH SCOTT CAN PACIFIC its Terrific CINECOLOR JANE WYATT J. Carroll Naish Victor Jory and introducing Nancy Olson Produced by NAT HOLT Directed by EDWIN L. MARIN Screenplay by Kenneth Gamet and Jack De Witt Original story by Jaok DeWitt A Nat Holt Production Released by 20th Century-Fox April 24 25 Mrs. Jesse Smith of Drumright.

Two son preceded her in death. Other survivors are fifteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two sisters Mrs. Ocie Jackson of Rockford, and Mrs. Clara Chambers, Mt. Morris, and two brothers, Johnny Helwick, Mt.

Morris, and Will H. Helwick of Stilwell, all of whom were here for the Funeral. Mrs. Foster was converted, and joined the Christian church, 45 years ago, at Ganns. Bearers were Jim Osborn, Jim Terry, Carl Terry, Cara Keller, Byrl Kelley and Ike Issacs.

Flower girls were Mrs. Onge1o Pierson, Mrs. Arlene Caldwell, Miss Sue Foster and Elnora Dooley and Violet Helwick of Oilton, granddaughters and nieces of the deceased. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness and sympathy during the long illness and death of our loved one. Also for the beautiful floral offerings.

GEO. R. FOSTER AND FAMILY MILITARY FUNERAL FOR LT. J. J.

KETCHER Military funeral for Lt. Jesse James Ketcher, 26-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ketcher of Fresno, was held there March 26, according to information received by relatives Mr. and Mrs.

Lee Ketcher of Stirwell. Lt. Ketcher, a ferry pilot met his death April 1, 1944 in French Morocco, when his plane crashed in a take-off. He joined the army in 1940. Born in the West Peavine community, he attended the Indian Mission school near Marble City, and the Wichita, Indian Institute.

Surviving the his parents, four 'brothers, Grover, Dudley and Lincoln of Fesno, and Edward of Tulsa, and two sisters of California. OBITUARY WILLIAM YOUNG William Young who died March 29, at his home at the old CCC camp, following a four months illness, was buried Friday, April 1st, in Salem cemetery. Funeral services were held in the Salem Baptist church with Rev. Baird of Muskogee, and Rev. Joe Feathers, the pastor, officiating.

Roberts funeral directors handled arrangements. For the past seven years Mr. Young had been employed on the Indian highway and as supervisor of the grounds and machinery at the CCC camp. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Young of the home, to whom he was married in 1922, and two sons, Joe and Robert of Salem, and four daughters, Mrs.

Paul Jones of Dahlonegah, and Viola, Lousia and Juanita of the home. MAUD TEACHERS VISIT Mr. and Mrs. J. R.

Mace and baby son Don Allen of Maud, spent the Easter weekend in Stilwell, visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Allen and family.

Returning hone Sunday afternoon, they were accompanied as far as Muskogee by Mrs. Allen who visited until Monday night with a daughter Miss Marjorie Allen and a son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Burl Allen and family. Mr.

and Mrs. Mace are teachers in the Maud school. MRS. HAYS TO VISIT IN CLEVELAND, TENN. Mrs.

Hugh Hays left Wednesday for Cleveland, her old home, for an indefinite visit with her sister, Mrs. S. B. Eldredge and Mr. Eldredge and daughter.

Mrs. Hay's granddaughter, Mrs. E. J. Olson and Professor Olson of Chicago, will take care of her property while she is away, and expect to spend the remainder of the summer here.

MRS. HOUSEBURG INJURED Mrs. Elizabeth Houseburg, aged mother of Mrs. Anna Houseburg, fell from the porch of the home, early Monday. She was removed in a Roberts ambulance to the Mehegan clinic, where X-rays revealed one or more fractured ribs.

She is reported to be resting well at the home. PARSONS SON Grocery Station A good stock of groceries and friendly servive at the D-X Cerper. We solicit a share of your trade. Joe and Robert ParsonS CHECKERTOWN Mr. and Mrs.

William H. ler, Mrs. Sallie Miller and son R. E. Miller of Lyons Switch, ton will transact legal-land business from in Sallisaw, Saturday.

sister, Mr. and Mrs. George Hughes dun of Tulsa, and her cousin, Mrs. Lucy Washington, were weekend guests in the home of his mother, M. Mrs.

Rachel Hughes and son ing Otto. county ern Ross Daniells returned Tueswhere he The day from Fayetteville, had been a patient in Veteran's hospital for two weeks for a check-up and treament. He is much Delores Stedham, young daugh. ter of Mrs. J.

F. Troutman, who has been quite ill of asthma and measles, is able to be up a part of the time. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lee had with them for an Easter visit and dinner, their daughter and son-in-law, Mr.

and Mrs. Leroy Gray of Vinita, and Mr. Gray's parents, of Wagoner. J. F.

Troutman went to Valiant, Sunday to get Mrs. Troutman's grandfather L. M. Whesinhunt and bring him to Stilwell for a short visit before going to Tahlequah for an extended visit with his daughter, Mrs. B.

L. Lawless and family. Mr. and Mrs. C.

H. Hoffman of Kansas City, spent the Easter weekend in the home of her mother, Mrs. Edith B. Blanck. Miss Mary Francis Lockard, home ec major, A.

M. college, Stillwater, spent the holidays here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lockard. Mrs.

Ethel Hampton called on Mrs. Cora Hampton and Mrs. Jennie Carney, Sunday and helped each with their housework. Mr. and Mrs.

Jack Turman and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Beckner went where Mrs. Turman was admitted to a hospital for medical care. Sissy Daniells is visiting this week with her grandparents, Mr.

and Mrs. Wes Holloway in Siloam Springs. Mr. and Mrs. L.

Swake and daughter, Miss Joyce and Mrs. Roy Cobb, were Siloam Springs visitors Sunday. Grover Lee Alberty who has been in the Navy and stationed at San Diego, has received his discharge and is now at home with his mother, Mrs. Louella Alberty, north Stilwell. Mrs.

Jess Smith of Tulsa, since moving recently from Stilwell, to Fort Smith, Sunday spent last week in Stilwell visiting relatives and looking after business. Ben Fletcher who is employed in Claremore, spent Sunday here with his family. He was accompanied by his daughter-inlaw, Mrs. Bob Fletcher and Sharon Kay. Enjoying an Easter dinner with them were their mother, Mrs.

Junie Fletcher and Mr. and Mrs. John Shepherd. Walker Oaks, who underwent major surgery two or three weeks ago at Sparks Memorial hospital, Fort Smith, was sufficiently recovered to be removed Saturday to his home here. Mrs.

Oaks has been at his bedside, most of the time. Mrs. Alice McAnally, Miss Thelma Getty and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shannon left Tuesday morning for Raton, N.

for a several days visit with their son and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. J. D. McAnally and daughter.

They took young Pat McAnally home after a month's visit here with the two families. TEXANS VISIT Mr. and Mrs. J. Alex Siminghad as their house guests Wednesday to Monday, Mrs.

Simington's brother-in-law and Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Galof Houston, Texas.

Sunday afternoon the two families, companied by Mr. and Mrs. J. Kellems went on a drive through northern Adair and down through westWashington county, Ark. Texans were greatly impressed with this section of the country.

FIRST GRANDCHILD TO THE HOMER KELLEYS rsonals, Ted Sebastian was a business visitor in Springdale, Tuesday. David Coleman of the Titanic community, is spending this week with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lee. Mr.

and Mrs. Eugene Terry (of Tulsa, and Miss Rogene Worley, student at Northeastern, Tahlequah, spent Easter with Mrs. Terry's mother, Mrs. Leona Leming and family. Mrs.

Hattie Lewis of Joplin, spent the Easter weekend in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Major Guinn of East Peavine community. Mrs. Lewis is a former Stilwell resident.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wiles of Vinita, visited Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lee family.

Little Kathie Lee, who spent a week with her sister and husband, accompanied them to her home. Mr. and Mrs. Alton Mitchell and two children of Springfield, and James Mitchell, student at the school of engineering, Oklahoma University, Norman, spent the holiday vacation in Stilwell visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Sam Mitchell and sister, Mrs. Clyde Phillips and Mr. Phillips. E. A.

Hall who has been ill and confined to his home in the Bell community, was visited Sunday by the pastor of the Bell chuch Rev. Joe Ketcher and his congregation. Mr. Hall has been ill for 14 months. Mrs.

Lonnie Burks of McAlester, arrived Tuesday to visit her sister, Mrs. Henry Buckner and family, and help with the care of the children while Lawrence is ill. Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Eads, students at Oklahoma University, Norman, and their children, spent the Easter vocation in Stilwell with their parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Eads and family and Mr. and Mrs. J. B.

Rider of Christie community. Rural Carrier and Mrs. Joe Casey and daughter, Miss Sue of Bunch, were Monday business visitors and shoppers in Stilwell. They were accompanied by Miss Irene Ray, Nurse trainee at St. Edwards hospital, Fort Smith, who spent the Easter vacation with her parents, Merchant and Mrs.

Arch Ray of Bunch. Mrs. J. V. Keene and daughter, and Miss Bessie Testerman had as their Easter guests, their cousin Mrs.

Ada Mae Cox and sons, Edward and Roger of Burney, Calif. Sunday afternoon guests were their brother and sisterin- n-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. B.

Testerman of Westville, and their mother, Mrs. C. M. Testerman. Rev.

Sam West of Muldrow, preached Tuesday night at the Sanders school house, in his regular monthly appointment, and stayed over Wednesday to hear Congressman W. G. Stigler, discuss the "Land Grab," at a massed meeting Tuesday afternoon on the courthouse lawn. Miss Marianna Barnett, nurse trainee at St. Edwards hospital, Fort Smith, who has been taking special work at DePaul sanatorium, New Orleans, completed her work the last of the week, and visited Monday and Tuesday in Stilwell with her mother, Mrs.

Alleyne Barnett and other relatives. and Mrs. Homer Kelley of Mr. the Stoney Point community, rejoicing over the birth of are their first grandchild, on April 12 to their son and daughter-inlaw, Mr. and Mrs.

Wm. L. Kelof Burlingame, Calif. The ley little Miss who weighed eight pounds and 11 Pounces, was given the name of Gayla Lee. The father is a mechanic for baby's the United Air Lines in San Francisco.

TOMATO PLANTS (RUTGERS) Field Grown from Certified Seed Taking orders now have them here when you want them. $2.00 PER 1,000 Farmers Produce Co. Phone 232 STILWELL Ted Sebastian Spring Cleaning IS IN THE AIR! Why not clean and paint your home Completely, with ONE MACHINE Make appointment for FREE Demonstration by calling OTTO ALDERSON at Home Supply Store Stilwell, Oklahoma or BILL H. KENNEDY, Agent 428 So. Muskogee, Tahlequah, Okla.

for ELECTROLUX Cleaner Air Purifier "Believe it or still at pre-war prices The Best in Farm Machinery 3 J. I. CASE POWER BALERS 1 J. I. CASE MODEL COMBINE (Trailer Type) 6-FOOT CUT Available for Immediate Delivery 4 CYLINDER WISCONSIN ENGINE Delivered Price Delivered Price Including tax Including tax $748.60 $1,775.00 Carson Chevrolet Co.

Phone 175 STILWELL of of for I.