The Indian Journal from Eufaula, Oklahoma • Page 1

Historical Building 7810S ESTABLISHED 1876 10c Per Copy VOLUME NINETY-FOUR EUFAULA, McINTOSH COUNTY. OKLAHOMA THURSDAY, SEPT. II, 1969 NO. 4 YOUR NEIGHBOR 'Lester, Alcixaijder of the Bethel Temple ehurphjHas run info a strange one is charging the church- with "charging" a fixed price, ($75) for fun- erqls. Of course no charge is made, but Rev.

Al'dxhmier is concerned that some might believe it. So you think your. Water bill is high? Then consider this: Municipal water is sold for the approximate price of 20c a ton. pop is $210 a ton; Beer $405 a ton; Whiskey, 100 proof, $6,144 ton. That makes our pond water look cheap.

Those blue towers one sees in Haskell county are part of a county-wide rural water system. On this side of Stigler they are seen at Sand Ridge and Whitefield, to add a degree of beauty to the areas. The Stigler News-Sentinels lists one of the fall-out shelters as the Only a few around Eufaula don't "Know Your Neighbors" this. week. Dean and Helen Parkhurst have been tied up with the growth of Bufaula for years, and among the hardest workers for this city.

Dean has served as president ington and Lee University, (Lexington, Virginia) during military service, specializing in Information and Education Program. He, too, graduated from the Weaver couse in real estate," and the Parkhursts have engaged in real estate business, as well as KI Anot er cayes of the Lions club) secre a ry of the operating Dean's Cleaners here in at Mable City, north of Salhsaw. Mrs. Roy McQuoy went back to England for a visit. We met her father, Mr.

James Nagle, 75, when he visited here several yenrs ago. So this clipping from an English should be of interest to friends of both Mrs. McQuay and her father: "Oh yes, we'll all be there," said 75-yoar-old Mr. James Nagle. "We want to give her the biggest welcome we possibly can." That is why her Jour sisters, a dozen of her nieces and nephews, plus of course Mr.

Nsgle, her father, will be at Piccadilly Station, Manchester, to meet ex-GI bride Mrs. Margaret McQuay when she arrives from Oklahoma tomorrow. It is 24 years ago that the former chorus girl left for America with U.S. Private Roy McQuay, who had been billeted with the family in Richmond Road, Fal- low.field. Mrs.

McQuay, who is 46, danced in theatres all over England and made her at Manchester Theatre in Dumpty." She is making her first visit home since the war. She expects to be tyi England 5 weeks. (The McQuay family is. well known in Eufaula.) Most people like to figure out short-cuts on highways. For example, it- is five miles closer to Henryetta by using No.

9 and the toilroad, than hitting Interstate 40 on U.S. 69. Now Garland Standridge and Jettie Kirby say they have measured a new route now, using the Fountainhead Bridge, to be dedicated Saturday, and going north to the Interstate from the lodge. They say you save six miles enroute to Oklahoma City. Chamber of Commerce, city coun cilman, on the Lake Eufaula Association board, and many othsr civic drives.

Mrs. Parkhurst (Helen) is a natural when it comes to planning dinners, table decorations, programs of all types, and was chaperon several times for Miss Oklahoma contestants. They are members of the Methodist church. Helen attended elementary and hiqh school in Muskogee, graduating in 1939, and completed a business course at Draughon's Business College, and from the Weaver Course in Real Estate in 1963. In 1941 she accepted appointment as secretary in the U.

S. Civil Service Commission in Washington, D. C. Dean is a native Eufaulan, and attended elementary and high school here. He attended Wash- Eufaula.

Dean's military service included three years and ten months in Army during World War II. He became ill with spinal meningitis shortly after February 6, 1942, induction and basic training, and spent over a year in ripped on limited duty, he then served in the Continental United in various administrative jobs for remainder of war. Dean and Helen met in Muskogee in 1939, and were married in Washington, D. C. July 1, 1945.

Helen's hobby is refinishing- antique furniture, interior decora- and doing anything creative. She serves in the church choir, Adult Sunday school teacher, secretary of Adminstrative board; is a member of the Linda Fowler Circle, WSCS. Dean's hobby is photography, politics and civic work. Services Monday For Mrs. Velma Myers Services were held Monday at jFirst Baptist church for Mrs.

Geraldine Myers, 40, who killed early Thursday in a car mishap near Enterprise. Held at 2 p.m., the rites were conducted by Rev. Daniel Perlinsky of McAlester with Kelley Funeral Home directing services and burial in Greenwood cemetery. An auto driven by Mrs. Myers went out of control on a curve of state Highway 71.

She was tossed from the vehicle. bearers were Robert Newton, Kenneth Carr, Kenneth Garrett, Mike Reynolds, Jim Rhea and Maurice Pipkins Jr. Honorary bearers were Col. W. E.

Murphy, Dutch Cates, Marshall Warren, Tom Barton, J. M. Bailey, John Sellers, John Sellers, Dr. Luster Jacobs, Bob Buford, Parker Saltsman and Clarence Douglas. Mrs.

Myers was born Sept. 25, 1928 at Keller, Texas and was manager of the Arrowhead Club. Survivors include her husband, Alton E. Myers Sr. of Guymon; four sons, Matthew and John of the home, Alton Jr.

of Guy mon and James Myers of San two daughters, Loella of Guymon and Susan Jane Myers of the home; her mother, Maeri Kirbie; two brothers, James and Leroy Kirbie, and a sister. El Dora Hudgons, all of Ft. Worth. Ribbon Cutting New Bridge in the starting gates Friday night against Bristow" at Foley Field, and many football experts are expecting the Maroon and White colors to go far this fall. Coach Paul Bell, starting his Court Records WHY WORRY? to There are only two things worry about: Either you are well or you are sick.

If you are well there is nothing to worry about. If you are sick there are two things to worry about. Either you will get well or you will die. If you get well there is nothing to, worry about. If you diei there are only two things to worry about.

Either you go to heaven or to hell. If you go to heaven- there is nothing to worry about. But if you go to hell you will be so damn'busy shaking hands with your friends You won't have time to worry. Unknown. Speaking of the English language, did youTthow that there is no word that rhymes with orange? Here are a few short ones from the McAlester Prison Eye Opener: What is black and white and hides in a cave? A zebra who owes money.

The following item appeared in a small weekly paper: "Last week we sfated that Mr. Joe Simmons was a defective on the police force. That was a typographical error. Mr. Simmons is a detective on the police farce." VISTORS OF ROWLANDS Visiting in the home of Jasper Rowland over the weekend was Jasper Rowland Jr.

and family of Checotah. Mrs. Rowland's sister, Charlott McKay of Biggs, is also visiting the Rowland family. Debbie Rowland is attending school at Conners State College in Warner. KENNETH BAKERS RETURN FROM HAWAII TRIP Mr.

and Mrs. Kenneth Baker and family returned home Irom Hawaii. TAKE ME ALONG Thert Is always room for one more when it happens to be a mascot. The pup belongs to the 2d Battalion, 47th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division, Republic Of Vietnam. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Mr.

and Mrs. Daniel Deere, 322 5th St the proiid parents a bo in 20. 19G9 at fahlequah. The duujdiiei weighed eight pounds and three ounces and has been named Dee Anna. She is their second child.

The maternal grandmother is Geneva Flores and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Dean Deere. Going Away Dinner Given Rita Tiger A Going-away Dinner was given in honor of Miss Rita Tiger, who will leave this week for OSU in Stillwater, at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Hepsey Lewis, Saturday evening.

After the arrival of guests a prayer was led by Rev. Washie Lewis, by an encouraging talk for the honoree and other school students present. The dinner was served to the following guests: Rev. Washie Lewis, Mr. and Mrs.

Amos Been, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Barnett and family of Oklahoma City, Rev. Daniel Scott, Mr. and Mrs.

Dean Deere, Rev. and Mrs. John M. Tiger of Muskogee, John Scott, Cindy July, Firsey Dalgarn, Homer Gray, Hepsey Lewis, Vernon Stoeble. 62ND ANNIVERSARY OF B.

F. HIGHTOWERS Mr. and Mrs. B. F.

Hightower of 528 Border celebrated their sixty-second wedding anniversary on September 2. They wsre married at Hunt, Arkansas in 1907 and have lived in Mcintosh county 60 years. They have two living children, and two deceased. COUNTY Bill Newton Disturbing the peace. $50.00 fine and costs.

Jerry Disturbing the peace. $10.00 fine and costs. Lynn Pearce Disturbing the peace. $10.00 fine and costs. Kenneth Hart Disturbing peace.

Warrant tvenneth Hart Resisting an officer. Warrant issued. OHicial dedication of, State Highway 150, which links U.S. 69 With Fountainhead State Park, is scheduled for Saturday, September it, at 2 p.m. following a luncheon' at Fountainhead Lodge.

The bridge and highway will the distance from Eu- faUla to the lodge to only seven 20 miles closer than over the Interstate. Senator Henry Bellmon will pe principal speaker at the dedidiftion, which will be attended by state highway and political Staje Senator Tom Payrle, Ok- mulgoe will be master of ceremonies and those expected to appear iriclude G. Nat Irish, Second District Highway Commissioner, I and Lieutenant Governor George Nigh. William E. Smith, chairman of the Eufaula Chamber of Commerce committee planning the 1 dedication, said the luncheon would be "Dutch treat" and open to the public.

Mayors Tully O'Reilly of Eufaula and Dr. Charles Mitchell of Checotah are handling special invitations. The dedication program will be held at the east end of the hew bridge, across one arm of Lake Eufaula near the lodge. State Highway 150 joins U.S. 69 just north of, where the four- lane ends north of Eufaula.

The new route to the lodge could be the difference between the lodge operating in the black or in the drive to get the bridge and road was spearheaded by Eu-, faulans, and local business men I and Mrs. Jasper Rowland, made Ironheads Pry Lid Open With Bristow A highly respected Eufaula Ir- ninth year has the credentials to The first three years in Eufaula onhead football team will be put take the Ironheads "all the way," Bel! had an ordinary 13 but there are many turns and pitfalls between now and November. A Tulsa World poll Tuesday picked Bixby for No. 1 in Class but Eufaula was right behind in second place. lost record.

But the next, fbfjs years saw his record" jump to 35 wins and eight He has able coachirtg assisting in line coach Larry Mendenhall and Bill Shropshire. MARRIAGE John D. Boydston, 31, Eufaula and Kayren Logan, 27, Tulsa. IN THE SERVICE Melvin Rowland, son of Mr. made a score of trips to the state Capitol to keep the project alive.

The road is expected to be open to the public ahead of the dedication, but traffic will be halted for The Eufaula High School Band also be on hand. DIVORCES Lorena May O'Neal from Jack O'Neal. DISTRICT Charles O. Kirby vs McKnight Restaurant and' Motel Inc. et al, personal injury, etc.

Eula C. Herzbert vs' Lizzie Mc- Gilbra, quiet title. K. W. Lackey, attorney.

TWENTY YEARS AGO-1949 FIRST IMPORTANT daughters. RAIN IN WEEKS Eufaula had its first rainfall of Mr. and Mrs. Oral Lee Collie any importance Wednesday when spent the weekend in Bristow as .81 inch was recorded by Mrs. the guests of friends.

Martha Daniels. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Saltsman and son, Parker and Mrs. E.

F. Saltsman were guests in Broken Arrow, Wednesday. Mr. R. L.

Simpson, has returned home from a visit with his daughter, in Pasadena, Cailf. ROSEMARY RIDDLE CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY Mrs. H. M. Riddle entertained Tuesday evening Aug.

30 with a lovely party honoring her daughter birthday. Guests included Sharon Doyle, Doris Smith, Karen Doyle, Mar- ELBERT TURLEYS lene Murphy, Allton, Kay HOSX BRIDGE CLUB Foley, Janice. White, Xuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Riddle, Tinnie Lettie EU)ert Turley were hosts to their Beth Daniels, Jo brldge club A be atuiful covered Bobbie Lou Daniels, Ruth Ann dish dinner was served.

Mrs. Mau Wendel, Paige Sellers, Nancy Bartleson, Carolyn Palmer, Jo Lynn Cowling, Otis Mays and Charlotte McElroy. Mary Ann Daily, Ann Hammett, Carolyn Rhineh'art, Judith Waddle, Nita Gale Pickens, Judy Swadley, Darlene Riggs, Donna Jo Freeman, Ronna Riddle, Jimmy Murphy, Bradley Burnham, Joe Bryce McKinney, Jan Turley, David Avance, Dick Turley, Leland Owens, Billy Wendel, Bob- rice Pipkins and Mrs. Turley held the high scores. The guests were Mesdames and Messrs.

Harrison Huls, Maurice Pipkins, Karl Lutz and Bill She- paid. EUFAULA ABSTRACTORS AT MUSKOGEE MEETING Mr. and Mrs. J. R.

Doss, Mr. Mrs. John Murray, Mrs. Marion Nichols and Miss A. E.

bie McCombs, R. L. Simpson III, local abstractors, attended a dis- Cismo Picken.s, Buddie McCombs, trict meeting and luncheon at the John Sellers and Gary Waters. Muskogee hotel in Muskogee Monday. Mrs.

H. I. Hinds and daughter 35 Doss appeared on the afternoon Jerry and Mrs. Shelly Ozbun of dinner program speaking on use Tahlequah were guests Thursday of microfilm as a time and labor of Mr. and Mrs.

Boyd Knight and saver in abstracting. TRAFFIC COURT Johnnie D. Bradford Improper use of restricted driver license. Joe H. Howell Drivng while intoxicated.

Appearance bond made. Gailyn W. Hutcherson careless drinving. Appearance bond dated Jackie Sue Crawford Improper turn from direct cause. Costs and fine.

Charles Edward Ray Taxes due state. $25.00 costs and fine. LEGION AUXILIARY WILL MEET MONDAY. SEPT. 15 The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday, September 15.

Election of officers will be held. The announcement is by Mrs. Wanda McCombs. VISIT IN HOSPITAL Rev. and Mrs.

John Tiger, Mrs. Hepsey Lewis, and Mrs. Lois Deere visited with Mrs. Belle Conner at Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah, Sunday afternoon. SUMMER IS THE BESTSELLER.

NEW YORK: A man enjoys the warm weather and catches up on his reading in Bryant Park near the main branch of the New York Public Library. Bryant Park Is meca for leisure-seeking New Yorkers during their lunch hour and is popular for its poetry readings. Mayor John Lindsay has been one of many who have read to the crowds. Party Honors Mrs. Nora Harper Majfc Ogden Mrs- Nora' Harper on the occasion of her birthday, Monday evening, September 8.

The invited guests met at Mrs. Harper's home at seven o'clock for a social hour at which time she was showered with many beautiful gifts. At eight O'clock the party motored to Fountainhead Lodge, where Buddy Osborn, superintendent of the. dining room, and his staff had prepared a sumptuous feast for Mr. Ogden and guests.

Shrimp cocktail, roast beef, ham, fried chicken, and the accompanying salads and vegetables with miniature loaves of homemade bread made up the delectable menu. At the conclusion of the main course, Mr. Osborn presented Mrs. Harper with a beautifully decorated birthday cake. After Mrs.

Dean Parkhurst cut the cake for the honoree it was served with ice cream. During the events of the evening Dean Parkhurst took colored pictures to be presented to the honoree. Several "toasts" were given, and humorous stories told. The guests decided the group should be named "The Gay Forty Club," since there were nearly forty present, and none were reputed to be over forty years of age. Those present included Mr.

and Mrs. Paul Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. D. O.

Freeman, Miss Mary Ogden, Mrs. Lelia Burnham, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Parkhurst. Mrs.

Jack Layman, Mr. and Mrs. Willie McCombs. Rex. Simpson, Mr.

and Mrs. Bill Pittman, Mr. and Mrs. John Sellers, Mr. and Mrs.

Dick Willis, Mr. and Mrs. Max Bridges, Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Rule.

Mr and Mrs. C. A. Dover, Mr. and Mrs.

Maurice Pipkins, Mr. and Mrs Keith Burnham, Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Turley, Miss Margaret Buford, Don Pizarro, Mr. and Mrs.

Jack Dean Williams of Onapa, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Chenault and Mr. and Mrs. John Buford of Checotah.

VAN ALLENS CELEBRATE 60TH ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Van Allen of EufafUla celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary, Monday, September 8. Four of their seven children attended the Open House party. They were Mrs.

R. L. Robertson of Fort Smith; Mrs. Otis Wyley of Oklahoma City; James R. Van Allen of the home and Mark Van Allen of Eufaula.

Also attending weie 1 E. Van Allen, brother of Mr Van Allen and granddaughter Mrs. Robert Basden; two great grandchildren, Danny and Sandra Basden. Other friends attending were Rev and Mrs. Larry Adams and daughter Polly, of Eufaula, and Mr.

and Mrs. Earl Dodson of Eufaula. the rank of Specialist 4th Cass, August 19, while serving in Thailand. Reports to People The following claims were paid by the City for August bills: Raymond Day 304.00 Deaver 119.00, Homer Cowan 289.41 Ted Chapman 263:75 Jay Matoy 275.45 W. E.

Whittemore 126.70 J. S. Lambert 290.03 Leon Rose 264.11 Jimmie Burgess 275.81 Charles McNeely 290.00 Clen Lambetr 282.00 Tully O'Reilly 90.00 Hattie Shropshire 277 .91 Una Golding 100.00 J. E. McGuire 321.65 J.

B. Parker 272.01 Monroe Brightman 275.45 Curtis Nixon 1K9.46 Dan Barnett 60.00 Harold Crabtree 52.17 Willie Palmer 258.40 Ebb Bailey 46.50 Bobby Lane 23.20 Wayne Sizemore 43.96 Hattie Shiopshire 24.42 Garland's Typewriter 2.00 Hale Oil Co. 14.50 Farmers Exchange 18.66 Robert Pendley 16.47 Firestone Store 8.50 Jim Gideon 2.00 Emanuel Smith 57.96 Speir Welding 18.10 Okla. Fire Assoc. 2.50 Geheb Elec.

58.60 Charles McNeely, 160.00 (vacation) Bell Telephone 133 .68 Deavers Station 62.37 Pioneer Supply 51.18 Burdine Mill Elevator 151.00 Supply 46.40 Bearing, Chain Supply 11.54 Canadian Vailey 364.26 Blue Cross 228.90 Internal Revenue 331.20 Buford Ins. 25.00 State Insurance 205.68 Harold Crabtree 67.82 Pete Nichols 43.84 Bobby Lane 35.60 Andy Anderson 388.92 Speir Welding 35.50 Hale Oil Co. 404.65 Quality Bridge Road 602.72 Andy Anderson 24.55 Robert Pendley 461.81 Michael Todd 74 .99 E. C. Burns 150.00 Herd Equipment Co.

326.43 Billy McNeely 400 .05 Internal Revenue 10 .40 J. V. Tully, Rent 50 .00 OG'fyE 180.00 Oklahoma Natural 7.31 Elmo Jones 15.07 H. D. Youngman 10,000.00 NOTE OF APPRECIATION We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the kindness shown us in the passing of our wife and mother, Jerry Myers, to the many friends for the food, flowers, and cards.

A special thank you to Rev. Larry Adams and to the First Baptist Church for the use of the Church. May God Bless You All. A. E.

Myers and Family. GUESTS IN PATRICK HOME Visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Patrick over the week end were Mr. and Mrs.

Cyran of Dallas, Texas. Reo Newton Held For Murder Reo Newton. 77, was given hearing Friday in District Court here, and ordered held' on a charge of murdef. Bond was set at $1,000, which was quickly The murder charge grew out of- a Labor day killing on Duffee avenue, when two neighbors quarreled, which resulted in Dock Cox. 69, being shot with a .410 gauge shotgun, in the upper part of his body Mr.

Cox was dead before the ambulance arrived. MIXER ARRANGED FOR YOUNG FOLKS AFTER GAME There will be a mixer after the football game Friday night at the Methodist church, for Junior and Senior high students only. E. L. HAMMOND GUESTS Visiting in the home of Mrs.

E. L. Hammond over the weekend were Mrs. Myrtle Randolph from Sherman. Texas and Mrs.

Oney Galbert of Bells, Texas. ROY PAKHURST GUESTS Mr. ancLMrs. A. J.

Williams of Texas City visited over the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Parkhurst. VISITORS FROM CLAYTON i Visiting in the home of Mr. and' Mrs.

Whit Arnhart this week were Mr. and Mrs. D. Arnhart frpm Clayton. HERSHEL BUMGARNERS VISIT THEIR PARENTS Mr.

and Mrs! Hershel Bumgarner of Muskogee visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Marshall and Mr. and Mrs. James Bumgarner over the weekend.

GUESTS OF ROSS WORTHAMS Gwyndolyn Sylvester and daughter Ri of Weather'ord visited in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ro Wortham this week. MRS. RAYMOND DAY VISITS Mrs.

Raymond Day visited in Tulsa over the weekend with her son, Joe Day and family. Luscious Selmon For the opener the locals go against a team of a higher brack- et, but they won over Bristow -handily last year, there The Bristow Pirates have the weight to fieio a strong team. OR Randv Phillips weighs 205, Halfback Dickie Chapman 190, sprinkled through the line are two 220-pounders, tackle Tom Dowdy, and tackle Randy plus tow 195-pounders and two 190-hunks of muscle and meat. Then on defense are more 210- pounders, taskle John Guthrie guard Benny Williams. In other words, they are no pansies.

Coach Bell's starting offense has no man weighing 200, though-Sel- mon looks it. But on defense he I can throw some heft into the breach, with Dewey Selmon 215, We wish to express our deepest LeRoy Selmon 210 and Belvin Hill NOTE OF APPRECIATION gratitude for the food, flowers, visits, and other expressions of sympathy during our time of sorrow. The Family of Rowena Brotton. GUESTS OF JAMES HARPERS Visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs.

James Harper over the week end were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Atkins and sons, Jimmy, Ray and Jeff of Coweta. GUESTS OF RUFUS HOGANS Mr. and Mrs.

Arvil Melton from Tulsa visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Hogan. PRETTY Drapp, one of the resident mermaids who performs underwater at Florida's Week! Wachee, demonstrated winning form as she spends leisure moments on the shuf- fkboard court. 215.

Eufaula's offensive eleven will have four 140 pound men, and this size won 't exactly strike fear into the hearts of the Pirates. Kevin McCarty, Eddie Flud, Randy Peterson and Clarence Dover weigh in at 140. But then Eufaula has the of Luscious Selmon, 196, probably the best block-buster, and that running ghost Noah Palmer. With these six will be Thomas Dow ling. David Fisher, Paul Bell Jr.

Robert Francis and Jackie Bed foid. On defense Bell will insert the Selmon boys, Dewey and LeRoy, (mukin three Selmons in the lineup), Vernon Strobue and Belvjn Hill, for an awsome defense, at lease weight-wise. Season Football Tickets On Sale Season tickets have been placed on sale for all home football games this year. These tickets may be purchased from any member of the back club or from the school. Anyone interested may call the high school and your ticket will be delivered to you.

There will be six home games this year. Season tickets will sell for $6.00 and are non -transfej-o- ble. They can be used by the original owner only. Adult tickets at the gate will be $1,25 ahcC stprient tickets will be'75 The admission prices werei'isfcf for all conference games by-Jtha Black Diamond.