The Tahlequah Star-Citizen from Tahlequah, Oklahoma • 1

a The Tahlequah Star-Citizen OKLA. OKLAHOMA HISTORICAL CITY, BLDG. HISTORICAL OKLA. SOCIETY Oklahoma Official County Publication Thursday. November 6, 1958 132nd Year Number 35 Column No one takes the American Legion more seriously than J.

Woodard, past commander of Tahlequah post, who was present at inception of the patriotic movement in Paris following World War I. Comes membership enrolment time with a me Veterans Day, once Armistice day, Nov. 11, Woodard is somewhat saddened by the lack of enthusiasm for organization which has served such worthy purposes in the past 40 years. Most of the benefits which veterans of military service and more recent wars and skirmishes enjoy, were the result of the forts of those veterans of WWI who banded together as American Legion, Woodard calls. Woodard is proud of the complishments of the Legion the past and would like to see splendid program continued.

Locally, Woodard points out, the American Legion has helped in development of some of most valued civic installations. The local post at one time owned the property where the state fish hatchery is located. When the city pleaded for the land, the Legion disposed of it at a reasonable price to make the development possible. The local post also owned land on which the Armory is cated. Again the city pleaded that it needed the site to assure erection of the building and establishment of the guard unit.

Again the American Legion post let its property go. Last year the Legion under leadership of Woodard, completed negotiations for leasing its building 011 South Muskogee avenue, to the Interior Department use in the Indian Service. The local post closed its recreation parlor and remodeled into modern offices to accommodate the agency which meant a substantial payroll for Tahlequah. On South Muskogee the Legion still owns one of the most attractive building sites in town, where its old baseball park used to A number of offers have been made for the property, but Woodard viewed them, they were not especially good for the town. When some bonafide industry good business comes along which will be good for the town, Legion will probably let that property go too, Woodard says.

But as long as he has anything to say about it, and he is still a member of the board of directors, would never consent to let it tor any purpose which would not be for the good of the community. It would be a sad situation for sure, to see such patriots Woodard gone from the ranks the American Legion. Younger men could find much to inspire association with the elder veterans of WWI. As Woodard upholds, the American Legion does have good program, it is worthy perpetuation. QUOTES OF THE SEASON RAYMON HERRIN: I always hope, when it comes this time of year, when the foliage of our hills is so magnificent, that I vil! live for one more year, so that I can see it one more time.

J. BERRY LITTLEFIELD: (Anent the Republican victory in York) I think it puts Rockefeller right up in the driver's seat of the Republican party Littlefield, a Democrat, naturally, was looking ahead to what his party will face in the coming presidential campaign and he doesn't see Nixon at the head of the opposition. Services To Be Friday For James Justus, 76 Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 7 at 3:00 p. in the Woodall Methodist church for James Sullivan Justus, 76, who died in the Tahlequah City hospital Wednesday, Nov.

5, following a lingering illness. Mr. Justus was a lifelong resident of Cherokee county and was a retired farmer. He belonged to the Methodist church and was also a member of the Anti Thief association. The Rev.

Olen Rainwater will conduct the services. He will be assisted by Austin Neeley. Burial will be in the Ross cemetery with burial rites being conducted by members of the ATA. Among the survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Emma Latta of Cookson, Mrs.

Flora Battie and Mrs. Josephire Stiles, both of Tahlequah; and two brothers, Jay Justus and Andrew Justus, both of Tahlequah. Active bearers will be Roy Hendricks, Roy Teague, Billy Ballew, Homer Henshaw, J. K. Bradshaw, Wayne Cunningham, and Douglas Woodall.

Honorary bearers will be Tom Norris, John Rigsby, Roscoe Manes, Virgil Clark, Willard Moss, Steve Gates and Bill Balentine. Arrangements are in charge of Reed-Culver funeral home. Light Cherokee County Vote Favors Democratic Winners Cherokee county, with its. smallest vote count in many years, turned its majority to the J. Howard Edmondson victory for governor Tuesday, and gave overwhelming approval to all democratic candidates for office.

J. Berry Littlefield, commissioner of district No. 1, easily won reelection with a count of Unbeaten Redmen Win State Title; Rest This Week Northeastern Redmen wrapped up the conference race at Edmond last Friday night in a last quarter outburst that subdued the high-riding Central State Bronchos 28-8. and gave Coach Harold "Tuffy" Stratton's nationally recognized gridders undisputed title as Oklahoma Collegiate Conference champions. This week the Redmen are idle ahead of their meet with Pittsburg in Kansas.

By defeating the Broncs, the Redmen won their first clear-cut conference title since 1953. Northeastern has the only undefeated four college team in the state, and is among the select group that constitute the 21 remaining undefeated teams in the nation. Not only are the Redmen rated No. 1 by NAIA listings, but last week stood No. 5 in the nation in the broader UPI ratings.

Alternate quarterback Johnny Allen maneuvered the Big Green team with skill to rack up the team's eighth win of the season. Allen played in injured Frank Phelps' spot and furnished the initial third period tally that put the bridle on the Bronchos for good. The first quarter of play was a bruising defensive, struggle with neither teams giving much ground. Fullback Deloyd Reed proved the workhorse for the Northeastern squad, and was the night's leading ground gainer. After the Redmen made a bread-and-butter drive from their own territory Reed plunged over the double marker from five yards out with very little time remaining in the first half.

Electing to try for the, onepointer instead of risking point in such a close game, quarterback Frank Phelps split the uprights and the Redmen led 7-0 at halftime. The third quarter belonged to the Bronchos and dejected Redmen rooters were wondering if the ball game might be theirs, too after the Edmond team slashed to a late third period 8-7 lead. Northeastern pushed the Central eleven all over the field in the Bronchos last quarter could and escape before from the furious Redman onslaught there were 21 more points the Redman side of the tally board. The first of the Redman fourth quarter counters came after a 15- play, 80-yard drive that was climaxed by a 30-yard scoring sprint by Allen. The catch by Smith taken on a dead run, thrilled the fans almost as much as Allen's TD jaunt.

The Redmen now led 15-8. With three minutes left in the game Northeastern chalked up two scores. James Barrett recovered fumble in the end zone that ga.e the hard-charging Redman tackle six points to his credit for t'2 a game. The point after touchdown kick attempt was no good and the Redmen led 21-8 going into the final seconds of the encounter. A pass interception by Allen set up the last score and then the outstanding quarterback flipped a 27-yard scoring pass to end Willie Smith to add the finishing touches to a good night's work.

Allen's kick was placed squarely between the goal posts on the PAT try to make the final score read 28-8 in favor of the Northeastern Redmen. Center Lynn Burris played an outstandink defensive game at his linebacker slot, and teamed with Little All-American guard Claude Billingsly to make an unbeatable defensive duo. Dickersons Get City's 3000th Telephone Southwestern Bell Telephone company installed Tahlequah's telephone Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 324 West Shawnee, in the residence of Alvin Dickerson, co-owner and manager of the Ozark nursery. Increased demand for telephone facilities during the first nine months of 1958 brought about installation of 209 new stations, placing this city 12th in the state in number of stations gained during that period.

This growth in Tahlequah and demand for additional telephone facilities resulted in recent announcement by Southwestern Bell of plans for a new dial system, new office and outside facilities costing an estimated $601,000.00, with tentative change-over date in early 1960. Council Rejects Police Car Bids In Routine November Meeting 906 to 404 over Robert Cragar, republican. Noah Orr, who has been absent from the county, received 279 votes for constable in Park Hill township to J. L. Dunn, republican's 101.

These were the only contested races in Cherokee county. Ideal autumn weather Tuesday failed to provide any stimulus to Accident Delays Return Of Ballots Election returns from one Cherokee county precinct were delayed for more than an hour Tuesday by a traffic accident on a curve on Norwood mountain. Mrs. Annie Rooker, in charge of the ballot box from Hulbert Precinct 2, and the ballots, finally were rescued, little the worse for the mishap. The accident occurred when Mrs.

Rooker lost control of her car on a curve on the mountain. The vehicle lunged off the county road and rolled over several times through brush and timber a distance of 50 feet from the roadway. Mrs. Rooker was pinned in the car for an hour before a passing motorist noticed the wreckage. Highway patrol officers and neighbors were called to pry the car doors open before Mrs.

Rooker was released. She said a number of cars had passed following the mishap, but none of the drivers had noticed her plight or heard her cries for help. She suffered only a few bruises in the accident. Allen Slape brought the ballot box on to the county election office and reported the mishap. City To Observe Education Week Tahlequah public schools will observe American Education Week Nov.

9-15. American Education week has been observed annually since 1921. It is sponsored by the National Education association and the American Legion. Its purpose is to inform the public of the accomplishments and needs of public schools. Parents and patrons are invited to visit the schools at any time during the week.

Open house will be observed in all schools through out the week. Tuesday, Nov. 11, and Thursday, Nov. 13, the public is invited the annual back-to-school nights in the elementary, junior and senior high schools. The schedule of the back-to-school nights is as follows: Tuesday, Nov.

11 Junior high school, 7:30 p. m. Parents will follow the class schedule of their pupils on a 10 minute basis. At the close of the class work the parents will assemble for cake and coffe in the home economics room. Thursday, Nov.

13 Elementary school will observe open house beginning at 7:00 p. m. Thursday, Nov. 13 Back-toschool night at the senior high school. At the close of the schedule the parents and friends will be served refreshments in the home economics room.

August Retail Business Slightly Above Year Ago August retail business in Cherokee county as measured by retail sales tax collections, edged a slight .29 per cent above the same month a year earlier, the current report of the Oklahoma Tax commission shows. Cherokee county retailers forwarded $15,407.05 to the state treasury in September as collections on sales of the preceding month, this year. Collections in August 1957 totaled $15,365.12, the commission summary shows. Tahlequah retailers collected $13,570.23 in August 1958, compared with $13,104.57 in the same month year earlier. Only 21 of the 77 counties In the state failed to show an increase in August sales this year, over August of 1957, and the state had an average increase of 1.15 per cent.

In this area, Wagoner with a loss of 3.62 and Delaware with a loss of 6.99 per cent were the only neighboring counties failing to show: an increase in business as measured by sales tax collections. Collections in adjoining counties for the comparative months of August this year followed by August of 1957 were as follow: Adair, $8664.65, $7878.69. Craig, $22,278.25, $20,111.26. Delaware $8801.05, $9462.13. Mayes, $26,475.67, $23,162.50.

Muskogee, $105,308.35, .74. Sequoyah, $11,875.17, $10,889.56 Wagoner, $16,169.21, $16,776.14. voting in this and many other counties of Oklahoma. Here total of 4233 votes were counted for the three gubernatorial candidates. Of the total Edmondson received 3397; Phil Ferguson, republican, 792, and D.

A. Bryce, independent, 44. It was the republican voting that fell short in Cherokee county this year. Democrats maintained their average of the past two gubernatorial elections. Four years ago there were 3390 votes for Gary and eight years ago there were 3310 democratic votes for Murray.

But republicans turned out far stronger in those two elections in this county, counting 2299 four years ago and 2233 eight years ago. In 1954 there were 5689 votes in the governor's race and in 1950, 5543 votes in the governor's race in Cherokee county. The vote this year fell 1310 short of eight years ago and 1456 below the total of four years ago. Although there were no other contests except those for commissioner of district No. 1 and Park Hill constable, names of all local democratic nominees appeared on the general election ballots for routine count.

County incumbents or nominees for office will take office in January or July of next yea" for two year terms. Ed Edmond sun, reelected U. S. representative from the second district will also begin a new two year term in Jar nary. J.

Howard Edmondson as governor and George Nigh as lieutenant governor will begin four year terms in January. Vote by precinct in commissioner's race: Littlefield Cragar Hulbert 1 279 31 Moodys 1 84 122 Moodys 2 24 79 Moodys 3 139 18 Peggs 1 135 71 Peggs 2 98 41 Peggs 3 103 33 Absentee 39 The vote in the race for governor was: Absentee 54 5 Tahlequah 1 337 47 0 Tahlequah 2 121 12 0 Tahlequah 3 392 62 4 Tahlequah 4 321 57 0 Briggs 1 105 23 0 Cookson 1 84 6 Cookson 2 39 47 Cookson 3 91 16 Cookson 4 90 36 Crittenden 1 63 9 Crittenden 2 39 19 Hulbert 1 287 32 Hulbert 2 67 14 Moodys 1 114 81 Moodys 2 53 39 Moodys 3 126 27 Moodys 4 29 14 Park Hill 132 53 Park Hill 2 39 6 Park Hili 3 49 13 Park Hill 4 51 4 Park Hill 5 63 13 Grandview 1 133 22 Grandview 2 169 24 Peggs 1 153 45 Peggs 2 94 34 Peggs 3 102 32 Toials 3397 792 44 Officers Investigate Shooting Of 1 Woman Cherokee county officers this week were continuing an investigation into a shooting incident Sunday which resulted in minor injuries to Mrs. Floella Neugin. Mrs. Neugin was treated at a local hospital for a wound in the chest from a single shotgun pellet just one-half inch above the heart and another in a finger of her left hand.

She told officers that she was struck by the shots when she looked out a window of her house at a car which had stopped or slowed down on the country road in front. The window glass was broken and she hurried to give attention to a small daughter without trying to get a better look at the auto or its passengers. Sheriff Raymon Herrin and his deputy, Ralph Fuller, picked up two youths on Mrs. Neugin's first description, but both were released this week when the woman failed to identify them as suspects. But Warren Watkins, county attorney, said he planned to file a charge against one of them on.

basis of his investigation. Officers said the shooting occurred Sunday afternoon while Mrs. Neugin was alone with her child at her home. The family had just moved into the house three miles northeast of Lost City last week. Mrs.

Neugin first told officers two boys whom she tentatively identified stopped in front of her house in an auto, just as the shot was fired. Later she said she was not sure the gun had been fired from the car, and suggested that it might have been an accidental blast from a hunter's gun. In addition to routine business Monday night, city dads considered a number of problems of individual citizens ranging from proper annexation to removal of an offensive oak tree. Slated for consideration at the regular November meeting, were bids from local automobile dealers on a new police car. Three bids opened at the meeting were above what had been set up in the budget for purchase of the car, and on recommendation of Wayne Cunningham, police chief, all were rejected.

A fourth bid presented by Foix Stauss of Success motor company, after the meeting had adjourned, was not considered and councilmen agreed the only thing to do was to call for new bids. The three bids opened during the regular meeting were from Washington motor, Greenhaw Eddings, and Parker motor company. Cunningham observed that inasmuch as none of them came within the amount set up in the budget for a new car, no purchase should be made and police would have to get by with repairs on their old car, a 1957 Chevrolet. In other routine business the council authorized a motor overhaul job on the three-year-oldplus garbage truck after Mayor Daniel reported the hy- Roundup Club Holds Barbecue By Bob Walker Sunday, Nov. 2, the Tahlequah Roundup club held their annual barbecue at the club house with an estimated crowd of 300 members and families.

It was an ideal Autumn day, and western hosprevailed. Ralph Fuller, president of the club, acting as master of ceremonies, presented a nice program with Candy and Sandy Towry and Arch French singing songs. The dancing of Ann Finley was also pleasing to the large crowd. The all Indian choir, knokn as the Gospel Singers of New Hope church, was appreciated by all. Speakers of day were Virgil Clark, Bill Willis and Bob Walker.

Promptly at 1:30 p. the crowd was called to order by Raiph Fuller, and Diane Willis offered up a prayer, thanking the Big Roundup Boss up in the blue for the many kind blessings He had bestowed on the organization and their families during the past year. Then came the familiar sound known to those who live in the Southwest, "Come and get The barbecued beef was done to a turn, prepared by the following members: Chris Gulager, Randall and Lee Jackson, Ralph Fuller and Frank Box with the help of other members. Much credit is due the following ladies for paring the many things to eat: Delora Hendricks, Delois Arnold, Wanda Gulager and Wanda son. The band of musicians from the Sequoyah Vocational school deserve a big hand fo.

the selections they played during the day. The calf roping and barrel racing in the afternoon was enjoyed by all. of This the was the and last outdoor the curtain event season, as rolls down on the year of 1958, members are looking forward to 1959 with a renewed interest. The club will swing into social events, starting with a pie supper on Nov. 10 at the club house.

Bill Kennedy and his band of Braggs will play for the dances on each Saturday night during the winter months. Nov. 14, Bob Wills and his western band will hold a big dance. The club is fortunate in getting the service of Bob and his boys. There will be various social events during the winter months.

Alumni Teams To Play At Wagoner Saturday A team of former Tahlequah Tiger high school football players will go to Wagoner. Saturday night for a benefit game with Bulldog alumni at 8 p. m. Tiger coach, Bennie Kiger is training the local alumni for the encounter with their traditional foes at Wagoner. At Wagoner Ken McDaris, former Bulldog star back, is coaching and training the alumni.

Proceeds from the game will be used toward purchase an electric score board at Wagoner. SINGERS TO MEET AT STEELEY SPRINGS CHURCH McIntosh county singers will gather at Steeley Springs next Thursday night at 7:30 for an evening of song. Everyone is invited. draulic lift had already been repaired after it had given trouble recently. Another routine action was authorized of transfer of a minor amount of money from one fund to another in the police department to pay for an officer's jacket.

All claims were allowed as filed without comment. Aside from the routine business councilmen heard from two real estate owners, discussed the problem of itinerant promoters, building permit violations, and meted out a tentative death sentence to an aged oak tree at the corner of Morgan and College avenue. Councilmen turned down J. L. Haddock's request for closing an unused alley on his property on Nowata-Tahlequah Football Game Highlights Homecoming Friday Homecoming queen of Tahlequah high school this year is Miss Elada Wheeler, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Raymond Wheeler. Elada, a junior, will receive her crown in ceremonies at Gable field Friday night. November Has Mild Beginning November weather, though sometimes threatening, has been mostly mild and dry in Cherokee county thus far. Following a damp weekend, Eastern Oklahoma had considerable fog and frost on two mornings this week, but" temperatures have mostly been above freezing and at times unseasonably warm.

W. O. Young, U. S. weather observer for Tahlequah, recorded .42 inch of precipitation last Friday, for the only important moisture of past week.

A scant .03 inch was measured here Weariesday morning. Young reported total precipitation for the month of October, including that of last Friday, was 1.53 inches. Frost, and occasionally gusty winds, alternating direction, have speeded the change of foliage and vegetation in Cherokee county. Coloring has been extensive the past week, but along with it, there has been extensive shedding of leaves. Although Tahlequah has a low of 29 degrees last month, not all vegetation has been killed and many late autumn flowers are still blooming.

For the past seven days Young recorded maximum and minimum temperatures as follow: Thursday 58-43; Friday 53-44; Saturday 55-42; Sunday 70-32; Monday 75-31; Tuesday 75-40; and Wednesday 63-47. American Legion Sets Veterans Day Observance The holocaust stopped on the 11th day of the ended abruptly. of World War I 11th hour of the 11th month. It May we pause for a few moments in memory for the more than one million gallant men who paid the supreme sacrifice for the defense of our nation and its freedom. They gave their lives for this cause.

We of the American with almost three million members have associated ourselves together to better serve God and country. We invite all veterans, who served in 1918, 1945, and 1 1955 to join the American Legion. All who were honorably discharged are eligibie. It's a matter of record that the benefits you are en- joying were made possible by the Legion. Ours is an organization in which all can serve.

Nov. 11, Veterans Day, is our first deadline for membership. You need the American Legion as never before. We need you. Many in high places would like to take some of these privileges from you and your families.

We of the Department of Oklahoma should be very proud to have as our National Commander one of our own Legioneers, Preston J. Moore. It's certainly an honor for Oklahoma. Let's make this the biggest membership year ever. Joe Thornton, Commander Rhodes-Pritchett Post No.

50 Seminary near Grace Baptist church. W. W. Miller, city attorney, backed up councilmen's claims that they had no right to close such a public thoroughfare, explaining that such rulings had been tested in surreme courts. Councilmen indicated however, they would not take any action, unless required later on, if the apartment house owner proceded with plans to build a stairway to second floor quarters, which would extend over the property line at the alley.

Another property owner, Earl Dyer, was advised to see a private lawyer about procedure for annexation to the city. Dyer told the council that he had bought an acre tract on South State street, believing it to be in the city limits. Subsequently, he learned that although he was surrounded by property in the city limits, his was not incorporated. City attorney and councilmen advised him of necessary proceedings to have his property annexed. fig In a homecoming feature Friday night at Gable field, the Tahlequah Tigers meet Nowata in the first of three home games in a row, all with Verdigris Valley foes.

Homecoming festivities get underway at 2 p. m. Friday with an assembly program in the high school auditorium. Following that will be a pep parade in downtown Tahlequah. A reception for visitors will be held in the home economics department of the high school during the afternoon.

Ahead of the football game Friday night, Miss Elada Wheeler, homecoming queen, will receive her crown from Tiger co-captain Clark Molina, in a ceremony beginning at 7:45 p.m. Elada, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wheeler, is ior in Tahlequah high school, and has the distinction of being the only junior to win the honor in recent years. Usually a senior wears the homecoming crown for Tahlequah high.

Attending the queen will be Joyce Willis, a senior and Barbara Price, a sophomore. Their escorts will be Larry Graham and Buddy Moore. After the football game, there will be a homecoming dance in the gymnasium, with the Redman Ramblers furnishing the music. Last week the Tigers lost another close game at Claremore, 22-20 for their second VV defeat of the season. After Nowata Tahlequah faces Pryor and ka in games at home.

Nowata comes to Tahlequah this week with a record of four wins, two losses and one tie this season. Last year Tahlequah lost to Nowata 20 0 to 6. Bennie Kiger has listed his starters as follow: Tahlequah Tigers Pos. Name Wt. Ht.

RE Buddy Moore 173 6' RT Clark Molina 192 6'2" RG Johnny Carlile 156 5'7" Ralph Hubbard 165 5'9" LG Wayne Wilcox 168 5'8" LT Harold Gage 198 6'2" LE Raymond Kirk 173 6'1" QB Larry Graham 171 5'8" LH Jerry Allen 165 6'2" RH Darrel Smith 145 5'7" FB Bill Mayes 168 5'9" Nowata Ironmen LE Don Price 175 LT Bill Smith 165 LG Robert Allen 155 Don Turner 215 RG Joe Ellis 210 RT David Penland 190 RE Dale Feltenberger 175 QB Bob Estlin 155 LH Charles Berry 160 RH Steve Turner 170 RB Ronnie Bloom 160 Reapportionment Discussed At Kiwanis Club Meeting A panel discussion on the need for legislative reapportionment in Oklahoma constituted the program for the Kiwanis club meeting on Nov. 5. The panel, represer ting local League Women Voters chapter, was composed of Mrs. W. T.

Perryman, chairman, Mrs. Thompson Reed, and Mrs. D. L. Sollock.

The discussion made clear that the present apportionment of representation in both the state senate and house of representatives is a direct violation of the state constitution, and that an apportionment system through which 33 per cent of the population elects a majority of the house certainly represents a form of "taxation without Maps contrasting the present and new apportionments, if the constitutional provisions were carried out, were distributed, which showed that Cherokee county's representation would not be changed in either branch of the legislature. Also distributed was the text of a proposed constitutional amendment designed to establish a method of implementing the present constitutional provisions. This amendment is being sponsored by numerous Chambers of Commerce, the League of Women Voters, various service clubs, and numerous other non-political organizations, with the plan that if the forthcoming legislature fails to act, a statewide petition will be initiated. Jimmie Leathers, who has rein Tahlequah, was the only club cently returned to make his home guest. Mrs.

Merlene Jaggard, city clerk, advised the council that B. H. Todd and sons had failed to take out building permits for construction at the Methodist home and City hospital, and asked the council if they should be required to do so. Such permits would return to the city around $400 on both projects, the clerk reported. Declining to make an exception on either the charitable institution or the city project, councilmen advised Mrs.

Jaggard to proceed with efforts to collect the fees. Mrs. Jaggard also brought up the issue of the oak tree, which she reported, had been costing her repeated plumbing bills. She explained that she had just recently learned that the cause of her repeated sewer trouble had been established as the growth of roots of the tree. The tree is on the street right-of-way and councilmen have authority over its life.

Mrs. Jaggard counted enough "ayes" to rule that the tree should come down. But one of its defenders, Dr. H. A.

Masters, Ward 4 councilman, obtained a stay of execution orders pending efforts to solve the sewer problem some other way. Dr. Masters promised to take the matter up with the utility department to see if a different type line might be installed to solve the problem. In the meantime the tree, which Dr. Masters describes as one of the prettiest in town, stands condemned unless its roots can be bypassed with the sewer line in the neighborhood.

Last Rites Are Set For Wesley Potts, 78 Funeral services will held Thursday, Nov. 6, for bey Wesley Potts, 78, who died in the Tahlequah City hospital, Tuesday, Nov. 4, following a lingering illness. Services will be conducted in the Reed-Culver chapel at 2:0 p. with the Rev.

Coy Krouse, pastor of the General Baptist church in Welling, officiating. Burial will be in the Tahlequah city cemetery. Mr. Potts, a Cherokee county resident since 1901 was a retired farmer. He was a member of the First Christian church and the IOOF.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Allie Potts of the home; one son, Percy Potts of Sacramento, five daughters, Mrs. Elna Palmer of Tulsa, Mrs. Reta Austin of Arvin, Mrs. Thompson of Cucamonga, Mrs.

Nerine King of Modesto, and Mrs. Betty Woodard of Owasso; 19 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and five sisters, Mrs. Nellie Reynolds of Springfield, Mrs. Emma Cannon of Tulsa, Mrs. Ava Sanders of Caney, Mrs.

Cora Allen of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Novie Suggs of Siloam Springs, Ark. Arrangements are under the direction of Reed-Culver funeral home. Band Rated Superior In Fort Smith Event The high school band received a superior rating in the bi-state marching contest at Fort Smith Saturday, and placed third in the parade of 28 bands. The superior in the morning contest qualified them for the sweepstakes in the evening.

They also received a superior in the sweepstakes, which was won by Plano, Tex. The band received two trophies for the days contests. MOODYS PIE SUPPER There will be a pie supper at Moodys school house Tuesday, will Nov. be 11, at used 7:30 for p. the m.

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