The McIntosh County Democrat from Checotah, Oklahoma • Page 1

HldlntoBlj (Eomttij imorrat OFFICIAL CITY PAPER ZIP 74426 CHECOTAH, OKLAHOMA Till ItSUW JV 'NK JT, VOI.l'MK lift Nl'MHKK 28 Whatever. Coach Resigns From The Editor At High School The President is Off on another trip for "World Peace' and 1, for one, wonder what this one will cost us. Mis trip to the Mid-East, while somewhat effective, did not really do that much except to solidify Mr. Kissinger's agreements forcing Israel to give up land it won with American arms. Ho also gave away a helicopter worth several million dollars (which, incidentally, you and I paid for) and (this is the biggest goof of ail) promised nuclear reactors to Arab countries and Israel.

It is my understanding that Congress must approve this last It is my hope that they turn it down flat. With the energy shortage in the U. S. if anyone gets nuclear reactors, it should be us. But that is not my biggest gripe.

These countries witha nuclear reactor would only in a little while have a nuclear bomb and that is a frightening prospect. Can you imagine what would happen it one of the guorllla groups got hold of one? All this, and there are still people dleing. King Hussein, probably the best friend the UJS. has among the Arabs, says there will be no peace until Israel gives up Jerusalem and an Israel minister Is In the UJJ. to raise money for arms.

I the few concessions made are worth the price. Do you? Now the trip to Russia. Our farmers are still feeling the disaster of the last trip and tm Wheat Deal. What will It be this time? Wo have been warnedi not to expect too much, 1 will be satisfied If nothing happens at least it can't be bad. The Itenerary of the trip also Interests me.

Sightseeing, talks with Soviet officials, and a church service. The last item curious since churches in the Soviet state must recolve permission to operate and the Communist creed condemns religion as the opium of the people. We can spend our tax dollars better. next week. Singing Everyone is Invited to attend special services June 29 and 30 with the Singing Shl- lohs at Texanna Assembly of God Church on Sunday.

There will be all day services with dinner on the ground Ray Grandstaff, head coach of the Checotah Wildcats for the last 5 years, resigned this week to take the head coach job of the MuskogeeRoughers. Ray Grandstaff who put together an 8-2 record the last two seasons brought the Wildcats from a football slump to one of the top ranked teams In the state. Ray stated that "In leaving, I am leaving a part of me." "We wore happy here at Checotah and It's sad to leave but I feel it Is too good an opportunity to pass up." Ray Jsorginally from Muskogee. Bill Patton, the new superintendent here said, "The search to fill the Job will begin Immediately, We will accept all applications until July 13, and after that my- Park Will Make Court Clerk Race Robert R. Park do hereby state that I will definitely be a candidate for the of Mcintosh County Court Clork.

I had once decided that I would withdraw from the race, but through the encou- ragment and support of many friends and voters of the County, I wish to make it clear that I will be a candidate for this office. 1 will greatly appreciate any support and encouragment I receive from you the many voters of Mcintosh County. Respectfuly, Robert R. Park Rites Held For Ned Sisemore Funeral services for Ned Sisemore, 88 were held Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the Church of Christ here.

Reverend Delbert Wilson officiated with burial In Carr Creek Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Sisemore died at his home Wednesday after a lengthy Illness. He was bomSeptember 20, 1805, in Texas and was a retired concrete finisher. Survivors include his wife, Dimple of the home; a son, Jim, of Checotah; a nephew, William Carl Slaten of Checotah; a brother, Dr. Dan Sisemore of Lodl, California and a sister, Mrs.

Eunice Golns of Checotah. Participating in the Fourth Annual Musie Camp June 17-20 on the eunpue of Eaitem Oklahoma Mate College at WUburton la Cntttotth'i Kathy Weaver. Drum majors, twirlere, flag and rifla corps participated In the camp under the direction of Dee Hood, band director at Broken Arrow. self, George Knight and Jerry Faught will screen applications and pick the best prospect to be. interviewed by the school board." Interviewing will be' from the 15th thru 18th of July and we hope to have made a decision by the 20th.

He went on to say that the new coach will come from outside the present school system and "1 feel we will attract some good prospects because of the fine program Ray has initiated." Mini Rodeo This Friday-Saturday The Checotah Round-Up Club wil 1 host a mlnature rodeo this weekend, June 28 and 29.. Contestants will range in ages from 3 years to 17 years old. Entries will be taken at the arena each night. The events will be a Jackpot each night. A trophy buckle will be awarded on Saturday night to the cowboy or cowgirl who has won the most money during the two night rodeo.

They must be entered for both nights. Events for 13 thru 17 are; calf roping, ribbon roping, barrel racing, pole bending, flag racing, steer riding. Entry fee for this age group Is $5.00 for each event. Events for 12 and under; bareback riding, breah-a-way roping, ribbon roping, barrel racing, pole bending, flag race. Entry fee for this age group Is $3.00 in all events except bareback Drones which is 15.00 Alio this time we are having events for those 6 and under; These are barrel race, pole bending, flag racing, and boot race.

The entry fee for this age group will be 50c. Starting time each night will be 8:00 p.m. Come out and watch the little cowboys and cowgirls In actlpn. ATTENTION: Club members thero will be a general meeting Monday, July 1, 1974 at Dickson's Restaurant at 8:00. Democrat Telethon Set For Saturday More than 150 prominent personalities from the entertainment and political fields will take part in the third annual Democratic National Telethon set for June 29-30 on CBS-TV.

Dick Cavett, Hctte Davis, Cass Elliott, Henry Fonda, Hosie Greer, Lome Greene, Angela Lansbury, Jack Lcm- mon, Trim Lopez, Croucho Marx, Don McLean, Paul Newman, Delia Reese, Jason Robards and Helen Reddy arc among those from the Hollywood community who will appear on the 21-hour nationwide broadcast of "Answer, America" which will originate live from CBS Studio 33 In Los Angeles beginning Saturday at 9 p.m. ana ending at 6 p.m. on Sunday evening. The show business stars will join political such as Senators Kdwurd Kmnrdy, Hubert Humphrey, Henry Jackson and George Governor George Wullace and Speaker of the House of Representatives Carl Albert in the course of the long program. Net proceeds from the Telethon will be divided to the Democratic Committees of the states from which the monies come and one-third to the Democratic National Committee.

Oklahoma proceeds will be used for the general campaign funding at all levels of the Democratic party. The entertaining marathon is a call for concerned M.C.D.C. Hears County Tax Situation The Mcintosh County Development Council met Thursday June 20, for their regular monthly meeting at 8 p.m. in the county court house. Norman "Stoney" Hardcastle acted as chairman in the absence of Chairman W.W.Sp­ arks.

After the minutes of the last meeting were read by Al Christy and approved, Jilr. Hardcastle introduced special guests County Treasurer Jim Ice, County Commissioners Leham Brightman, Marvin James and Odell Campbell. Cither special guests were Mrs. Dee Smith and Willie May De- Bouse representing the Senion citizens. Mr.

Ice explained and gave a breakdown as to how the taxpayers dollar is spent in Mcintosh County, pointing out that no Personal Ad- valorem taxes go into the Commissioners road building funds. And that road maln- tance money comes from state gasoline tax, etc. After Mr. Ice's talk there was an open discussion on the financial plight of Mcintosh County, which is the sixth poorest county in the State, only five counties have lower tax income and fewer assests. During the discussion It was pointed out that tu add to the commissioners problems they wore forced take of their road funds and purchase food for the stamp program.

Also, that due to the fuel shortage their income from the state has been out an average of $3500per month. Even with all financial problems the Commissioners are still operating In the black. The main purpose for the Council was making an application for Crime Commission funds to hire spocial Lahu and Indian Deputies. It was decided by the Council to proceed with the application, even though at the present, there are no County matching funds available. Chairman Hardcastle as hud for assistance In helping the Eufaula Senior Citizens Club find a permanent mooting place.

The County Commissioners said they Mould investigate the possibility of the Senior Citizens using the old County Health Center when is moved to It's new Quarters. Others unending the meeting were Bill Ftnkston, Fred Ogle, Leo Williams, Sue Hardcastle and Maine Slzemurc. Kindell Will Speak At Reunion blacktopping program of Oie Citv continued with the paving of a block of "Tuff" street and l.afev east la si week ette Food Stamp Will Begin Here July 1 id stamps for low-income families in Mcintosh County will be Issued for the first time beginning July 1, 1974, according to L.E. Rader, Director of Institution, Social, and rehabilitative service whose Department administers the Food Stamp Program In Oklahoma. The food stamp program enables low-Income families to Increase their food buying power by investing their own money In federal food coupons worth more than they paid.

The coupons are then spent like cash at retail food outlets authorized to take part in the program. Eligible heads of households or their authorized representative may purchase foo-i stamps from the post office in Eufaula and Checotah between the hours of 1U A.M. to 3:00 Monday through Friday except hollduys Mcintosh County Departments of Social and Rehabilitative Services In Eufaula is now processing applications and certifying households eligible to purchase food stamps. Households will receive notice of their certification together with their Identification cards from the County Office and Authority to Purchase curds will be mulled to them from the State Office, Oklahoma C'i- who have elected to have the purchase requirement witheld from their usslsuincc checks, will rvculve their food b) mail beginning July 1, ltt74. Clothos that make the often break the husband.

wife WHO'S NEXT? American citizens to get involved by contributing small sums to finance political activities with "no strings Robert Strauss, Democratic Party Chairman, said. Mcintosh County residents may make a pledge by calling Jack D. Williams at 4730397. Monty may be pledged befor the actual broadcast and the County organization will reap the benefit of having two-thirda of the fundi returned to MclNtosh County. Those purchasing food stamps at the post offices must present identification card, authority to purchase-form and be prepared to pay the pur-' chase requirement before stamps can be issued.

Food stamps will be is. sued In IJ.U0 and $2.00 books containing denominations of $2.00 and 3U0 coupons. Purchasers are cautioned to sigh the reverse side of their coupon books before leaving the post office premises to assist in their recovery if lost or stolen. Mcintosh County grocery stores which have made applications are In the process of being authorized by die UJS. Department of Agriculture to accept food stamps; and stores wishing to make application for authorization may do so by contacting the Field Office In McAleatcr, Grocery stores authorized will display sign Indicating they accept food coupons.

Stamps can be spent for any food or food product for human consumption except alcoholic beverages and tobacco. I JS. Department of Apiculture regulations require thut authorized food stores display official food lists in their stores. 1 'he Checotah Alumni Association Reunion will be held on Jul.v ') and' this The Banquet will begin at p.m. Saturdav, Jul) 0, at Kountainhead Lodge.

Price of a Banquet ticket is $0.00. To obtain tickets, pleasecon- taci Marihn dan ell and lick- el will be held for you at die door. Please arrange to purchase the tickets so that an estimate of the number who plan to attend be made. Speaker for the Hanquetthis jeur will be Dr. Clyde Raymond.

Kindell who Murra) Slate College President. Kindell is a 1 graduate of Checotoh HlghSrhuul. Ho is Uie son of Mrs. O. 1).

Kindell, of Chcculuh, and the late Mr. Kindell. Pictured here Is Mrs. Barbara McJvtr who Uvea at 914 Lakeland. Barbara has.

lived in Checotah for almost 18 years and says she likes everything about Checotah and doesn't think there it any other place In the world where the would rather live. Excercise Class Come and Improve your figure and put your self in ahapt The Blue and White Booster Club Is sponsoring an excercise class every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. The class will be directed by a qualified Instructor and there will be no charge. The public Is Invited to attend. 'Agape Choir'To Perform At Lodge The Agape Choir, composed of fifty youtas of the Pint Baptist Church, Edmond, Okla.

will present a concert of contemporary sacred music at Fountainhead Lodge at SjOOp.m. on Sunday, June 30. Everyone of the lake area is welcome. There is no charge. This program will be directed by Larry Masters, Minister of Music, First Baptist Church, Edmond, and is sponsored by the Lake Eufaula United Ministry.

Every week on Tuesday evenings at 8 p.m. a bible dialogue group meets at Fountainhead Lodge for all interested at the Lodge and the lake area. This open discussion is led by the Rev. Merlin A. Dltmer, and the study theme is the of Acts- Then and Now." During July the outdoor Vacation Bible Schools for the lake area children and youth, ages 3-14 will be as follows) July 8-11 at Belle Starr Beach from 9(30 to 11:30 a.m.

daily; July 32-35 at No. 0 Landing from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. daily; July 29-31 at Fountainhead Park area 3 from 8:30 to 8:30 p.m. dally. Each Sunday the lakeside worship services are at these locations: 8 a.m.

Arrowhead Park Fountainhead Park Forum Landing, Holiday Cove, Cruwder Point Park; a.m. CoonCreekTrajlerPark No. 9 Landing, Dam Site South, Gentry Creek Landing 9:00 a.m. Belle Starr Beach, Fountainhead Park Fountainhead Lodge; 9:30 a.m. Arrowhead Lodge.

K1NDKU, Kindell and his wife Joan are the parents of three children. The) have truvvlud UNlensiveb and spent eight years in KUiloplu whtre Mr'. Kindell was Director of Instruction and Research and later President of Uie College of Agriculture at lluile Selassie 1 I nivcrsity. He has served as President of Murray State since l'Jiw, Baseball Trip Is Planned Mcintosh CutiiH) baseball fans are Invited to go on a chartered bus to six- 'uie St. Louis Curdinals August and 17.

Checotah and areu fans can board Uie bus tn Mush- ogee. The fans can sec Uie Cardinals in two nigM games. The group will do some sightseeing on the bus Saturday morning. Cost of the trip for hotels, 2 box seats, and transpiration is LlUlc leaguers are welcome if huve someone wiUi Cole Services Held Friday Funeral service-- for Minnie Cole, Mi, will Meld in uieSn 'iui l-'uiu-nil Home 'Chapel on r'nday '4 pm. with'burial in (Jreenluwn Ce- rroierj.

Mrs. Cole died in Mushugee General Hospital Tuesda) after u. illness, She wus born in Arkansas on October 1, lHk7 and had been a resident of Mcintosh Count) 43 )oars. She was also a member of the Baptist. include two sons lrelon of W.tlnwrlghl and Ivon of McFsrland, California; three daughters, Mrs.

Glen Anson of Council Hill, Mrs. Mamie Watson of California and Mrs. Jo sic Lodbetter of Bakersfield, California, one brother, William Wilson of Tallin aa; one Emma Stanley of Arvel, California; 18 grandchildren; 32 great- granchitdren and three great grandchildren. 4-H Club ATTENTION 4 -H'ers Any 4 -H'ers a record book or help with one contact Amy Neuweyar. Two open houses have been scheduled to entertain the members of the Checotah High School Alumni.

These are at Uie homes of Mr. and Mrs- Mike waid, S.W. 1st, and Mr. and Mrs. Hay mondCare), 615 W.

Audd. Time is from P.M. to 10:00 p.m. on the night of. Jul) jth.

Any alumni and their family are invited. A reminder to all who have not asked for reservations to attend die banquet at Fountainhead I.odge on Jul) Ulh, please contact the secretary Marilyn tiurrett at -ITl-Mlli. or 47 -li7 and make your reservations, as the Lodge management has requested to be notified one week prior to the banquet, the number of persons who will attend. Don't forget the Coffee which will be held at tin- ChecoUili High SCIUKII l.ibrar> on Jul.v (Hit at 1:110 P.M. Butler Will Re-election Senator KenneUi Ituller un- ivounced WvdnesdH) that hv will file and seek re -election U' his post In the upcoming election.

Hutler, Democrat, won election to the Menaic on Mil) 14Uvat Special Election culled b) Governor Hall, prevailing oyer Uiree opponents in a holly contested race. The senatorial district Is composed of Okmulgee, Mcintosh, and part of MuskitKev tuid lluskell Counties. Senator Hutler, 3H year old attorne), is ti nutive of Uk- mulgee, where he graduuted from High School in IU He nerved with the Arm) In Korea until when he was employed b) the Uil Co. us member of die Uil, Chemical und Atomic Worker's Tnlon, leaving said employment in Senutut' Uutler graduuU'd from Central Slate I nlvei'sity in IUH4 and rvcuivud his Juris Doctor Degree from the Oklaiioms tnlverslt) College of Law in He has been active!) engaged in the pru- etice of law In Okmulgee for Uie past seven serving as Assistant District AtUirney for Okmulgee and Mcintosh Cuunues for Uiree jears, mid for the past four yeurs litis been in private practice. During this time Hutler has been active in community uf- fairs, serving on the Police Review Hoard and us Chairman of Uie Hourd of Directors of Die Okmulgee Creek Cunscivanc) District.

Since having been sworn In on June 10, Ituller hus been assigned to serve on four Interim committees b) Senate President Pro Tempore, James K. Humilton. Hutler will serve us a member of the Industrial and Labor Relations Committee, the Agriculture Committee, the Insurance Cu mmiltee and Uie Public und Mental Health Committee, each of which functions between legislative sessions as part of the Legislative Council. In addition, Duller has been assigned to serve on a Special Task Force for the State Personnel Board. In announcing for re-election Senator Butler slated that he was very fortunate to have received these important committee assignments, which he feels will greatly enhance his efforts to pro- vide effective and aggressive representation, for the citizens of the district.

He added that his number one priority at this time Is to seek new Industry and Jobs for the District. "If it being persistent, than that 's what I'll be," Butler stated. Senator Butler and his wife, Dorothy, art tha pareaU of two are expecting a third efaUd In September..