The Morris News from Morris, Oklahoma • 1

Cp. THE Morris School News Historical Society State Capitol Bldg. Morris schools will- re-open, the Christmas holidays, on Monday, January 2, 1956. The first semester of school closes on Friday January 13, thus ending the first 4 1-2 months of school. The proceeds of the last home basket ball games with Beggs amounted to $74.50.

Expenses, not including lights, were $16.00 paid to the game officials. The old scrap lumber and the old uncleaned bricks near the high school were sold to Mr. Plester and to Mr. Hershel Long. These unused materials will be removed and the grounds will take on a neater appearance as a result of their removal.

The old brick and lumber has caused some damage to the fence belonging to Mr. Bill Casey. but this damage will be taken care tof by the removal of the materials Mr. Casey has been very nice and considerate concerning the fence and the school administration would like to thank him for being so patient in regards to this matter. Wilson defeated Morris boys and girls in the basbetball games just before the Christmas holidays.

The games were very close and played by both schools. Several teachers were out of town during the holidays but all seemed to have a very safe and happy Christmas holiday season. NO. 47. Special thanks are extended to all the parents who helped with the Christmas parties in the grade school.

These parents spent time and money in an effort to see that all the children had a visit from Old Saint Nick. Our next home basketball game will be Tuesday night, January 3 with Dewar. Remember that the Dewar boys defeated Morris at Dewar, so come out Tuesday night and help cheer our teams to victory in this very important conference game. SEVEN FROM MORRIS ENROLL AT ALM. TECH Okmulgee, Dec.

28, Seven students from Morris have pre-enrolled for the second semester at Oklahoma A School of Technical Training, Okmulgee. A Tech classes will begin at 8 p. January 9, although new students will be accepted out the official enrollment period, January 5 through February 4. Specialized training is available 35 different trades, some of which, require twenty-four months training, and others between eight weeks and sixteen months. Morris students who have enrolled and their courses are: Allison Danker, general farming: Glendall C.

Brigance, raido and TV; Hershel Adams, diesel mechanics: Arven Fisher, furniture upholstering; Danny M. Parris, radio and TV: Tom Nunn, raido and TV: New man Hagos, refrigeration and air conditioning. FUNERAL SERVICES HEILD SATURDAY FOR BUD TRIPP James Bud Tripp, 84-year-old Morris resident, died at his home, North 4th Street, late Thursday afternoon. Mr. Tripp had been a resident of Morris for the past 38 years and was a member of the First Christian Church here.

Funeral service was held in the First Christian Church at 10 a. m. Saturday. Dr. Walter Moore, Okmulgee and Rev.

Kirby, pastor, officiating at the service. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Survilar Tripp of the home; one daughter, Mrs. F. W.

Tillock, Tulsa; two brothers, George Tripp, Edmond and Judd Tripp, Anadrako; ore sister, Mrs. Mattie Ratliff of Anadarko and two grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Intermentment was in the Morris Odd Fellow Cemetery under the direction of Buchanan Funeral Home Serving as pallbearers were W. C. Oslin, Pete Gray, Jack Kinsey, John Johnson, Tom Porter and John Williams.

MORRIS MORRIS, OKLAHOMA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER SERVICES FOR W. W. KELLY HELD HERE TUESDAY Funeral service for William Washington Kelley, 82, who died at his home last Thursday, Boynton, Route 1, were held at 10 a. Tuesday at the Methodist Church in Morris with Rev. Olen E.

Rainwater of the Woodall Methodist Church in Tahlequah officiating. Mr. Kelly was a retired and a member of the Methodist Church of Morris. He also belonged to the Modern Woodmen of Boynton, Oklahoma. He was born In Adair county, Misourl, and moved to a farm on Boynton Route 1 in 1907, where he had lived for the past 48 3 years.

He was married to Lydia F. Gillespie in 1901. She preceded him in deauh in 1941. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. H.

A. Frazier, Rt. 1, Boynton. and Mrs. Barbara Kirkman of Hot Springs, two sons, R.

J. Kelly, 300 West 13th, Okmulgee, and E. C. Kelly of Salinas, three sisters, Mrs. M.

J. Orrell and SidKelly, both of Okmulgee and syrena Gaunt of Royal Oaks, Mich. one brother, A. J. Kelly of Perryton, Texas: 15 grandchildren and severgreat grandchildren.

Mr. Kelly's grandsons were pallbearers at the burial which was in the Morris Odd Fellows Cemetery under direction of the Buchanan Funeral Home. NEWS 29, 1955 SQUARE DANCE CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY; ELECTION OF OFFICERS Last Thursday night the Boots and Bows Square Dance Club met at the Board of Education building in Okmulgee for their Christmas party and election of new officers. Officers elected were Carl King, president; Johnny Rogers, vicepresident; Carolyn Southwick, secretary and reporter; Mrs. Williams treasurer.

Delegates appointed Davis by president were Doris and Otis Wright. At intermission a gift was sented by the club to Mr. and Mrs. Williams. Refreshments were served by the mothers.

Members attending were: Marie Yocham, Janice L. Wanita Whitecotton, Joe McNac, Jr. Ruth Hill, Mary Helen Clark, Linda Casey, Barbara Sellers Jimmy Rogers, Cecil Watts, Carolyn Southwick Peggy Rogers, Gene Holland, Johnny Rogers, Charles McNew, Jerry Siegenthaler Otis Wright, Bob Witt. Cliff Parker, Doris Davis, Harold Watkins, Shirley Davis. Guests Don Shoemake, J.

E. Tittle, Duane Cantrell and Bill Gasaway. Mr. and Mrs. E.

Cox and family of Checotah, Mrs. Ida McConnell Mr. J. M. Marrs, Mr.

and Mrs. ell Marrs and children, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Smith and girls were Winner guests Christmas Day of Mr and Mrs. Arthur Marrs and Danita "THE The above picture shows the deers killed by Tom and Jim Clark and Roy Rogers on Thanksgiving morning in the Deer country west of Okmulgee Lake.

The deer on the left was killed by Tom and Jim Clark, cousins, ages 12, and was a 99-pound Buck. The deer on the right was killed by Roy Rogers and was a 100-pound Buck. The young man in the center is Frank Clark, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.

F. Clark. LIBERTY NEWS Marla Parris There were 43 in attendance at the Liberty Baptist Church and 25 attended Training union Sunday. Start the New Year out right by ettending Sunday school. Mr.

and Mrs. Orbin Gibson spent Christmas day with his folks, Mr. and Mrs. L. H.

Lucas in Morris. Mr. and Mrs. W. W.

Dixon had all their children home for Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Junior Dixon and Mr. and Mrs.

Phil Delaughder of Ponca City, visited relatives in this community during the holidays. Our sympathy goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Frazier and family for the loss of her father, Mr William Kelly, Mr. and Mrs.

Doyle Dixon and three daughters and new son, Richard, visited with his family, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Dixon Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Travis Watson had as their guests over the holidays her mother, Mrs. Lorene Anderson of Skiatook and son, John Tulsa Rev. and Mrs.

Norwood Parris and family spent Christmas holldays with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Chester Robinson of Schulter. William Robinson and family of Banning, California and Leslle Robinson of Houston, Texas, were present at the reunion. Mr.

and Mrs. Ray McDowell of Texas visited his parents and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Conner during the holidays. The Liberty girls basketball team brought home a beautifui from the Boynton tournament.

In NUMBER NINETEEN. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE by RAYMOND. GARY News and Opinion From The State Capitol. It's been a pretty good year for Oklahoma. Some of our farmers are feeling the pinch of lower prices, but the rest of the state seconomy is holding up well.

Increased state tax returns are evidence of substantially greater business and industrial activity during 1955. In state government, too, we have the. potatoes of our fared well during the past 12 mon- state program--roads, schools and welfare- made great progress. There was no more important accomplishment during 1955 than voter approval of the Better Schools Amendment. It made possible for our heavy population centers to vote badly needed extra money for school improvements.

We have never before had such a complete highway-building program as the one now in operation. Highways are being built just about 3.8 fast as it is possible to do so with our present facilities, At the same time, we aren't neglecting our secondary road system. From $7-million to $10-million yearly is bein gspent on these less- traveled roads. But we have concentrated our extra revenue the past year on the states crowded main thoruoghfares. We built and let contracts for more miles of divided 4-lane highways during 1955 than in all the state's past history.

Prior to January 1, 1955, we had only 60.2 miles of 4-lane divided highway in Oklahoma. This year we built or let contracts for 73.10 miles of these superhighways. This accelerated pace of superhighway building will continue thruout my terra in office. It's the best answer we know to the mounting highway death toll. Oklahoma's old-age pensioners had their best year yet in 1955.

The average welfare check was increased seven dollars per month. Few stats provide so well for the aged, blind and disabled as Oklahoma. This is proper, I feel, because the pensioners of today were pioneers who made "the yesterday, and settled and built our state. The three thingsI have mentioned -roads, schools and welfare- are the keys to successful operation of state government. When these programs are effectve, there's not too niuch else to worry about.

1955 has been a banner year in each instance. We're caring for cur children, the aged, and at least, rejuvinating our outmoded highway system. Since this takes the big end of your state tax dollar, I feel the average Oklahoma citizen who foots the bill should consider the year now ending a good one in the annals of Oklahoma government. MICHAEL BEAR DIES SERVICE HELD WEDNESDAY Michael Bear, six year old son of Mrs. Susie Randall Monday, Morris Route 1, died Tuesday morning at an Okmulgee hospital.

Survivors include his mother and one sister, Virginia, of the home. Funeral service was held Wed nesday at 2:30. p. m. in the Big Cussetah Church with the Rev.

Newman Long officiating. Burial was made in the Cussetah Cemetery under the direction of the Davis Funeral Home. Mrs. Dick Ashley Christmas. guesta at her home north of Morris were Mr.

Harley Mallory, Marie Mitchell, Mrs. Maudie Ashley, Arlena, Bill and Choyah. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 1955-1656 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Friday, Dee. 90. Morris Wilson Morris 43, Wilson 45 (Boys) Morris 28, Wilson 41 (Girls) Tuesday, Jan.

8. Dewar at Morris Friday, Jan, 6, Girls Tournament at Wagoner Tuesday, Jan. 10. Morris at. Nayaka Friday, Jan.

18. Morris at. Tuesday, Jan. 17. Twin Hills Morris Friday, Jan.

20. Morris Behulter January 23.28 County Tourna, at Sebulter Tuesday, Jan. 31. Liberty at 1.. February 3, 3, 4.

Boys' Inva. Tour at Ada. Tuesday, Feb. 7-Morris at. Liberty Friday, Feb.

10. Nusaka at Morris February 13 thru 18. Distriet Tournament. Tuesday, Feb, 14. Wilson at -Friday, February 17.

Tuesday, Feb. 21. Morris at. Hills Friday, Feb. 24.

Morris at. Checotah Prairie Bell News MICS. E. L. OLYMORE The Prairie Bell Home Demonstration Club held their Christmas party at the home of Mrs.

Lester Daniels. A business meeting was held and a report made on the Stewart Martin sale. The door prize was won by Mrs. Edd Pangburn. A gift exchange was held in which secret pals were revealed.

Refreshments of ice cream, cookles, coffee and pop were served to Mrs. W. L. Boss, Mrs. Pete Dillsaver, Mrs.

Troy Wyckoff, Mrs. Glenn Collins, Mrs. Edd Pangburn, Mrs. Viola Wyckoff, Mrs. Bill Ellis, Mrs.

L. Clymore, Mrs. Missouri Dillsaver, Mrs. Alice Hopping, Jeanie Clymore, Sharon Boss and the hostess, Mrs. Daniels.

The next meeting will be in the home of Mrs. Glenn Collins, January 19, 1956. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Danies and Tommy visited Mr.

and Mrs. Don Tetik of Oklahoma City Friday and Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. A.

M. Clymore and Miss Alma visited Mr. and Mrs. E. L.

Clymore and family Sunday afternoon. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CLASSES HONORED the finals they played Porum and ended with a 44-44 tie. At the end of a three minute tie-off Liberty won by two points. The Home Demonstration Club met in the home of Mrs. Walter Lenox for their annual Christmas.

After a short business session secret pals were reveald and new names drawn. Gifts were opened. Refreshments were served to Mrs Orbin Gibson, Mrs. W. W.

Dixon, Mrs. Doyle Hill, Mrs. Carl Walters, Mrs. Bernie Mangrum, Mrs. Kay Hamilton, Mrs.

Harvey Yocham, Mrs. Ruby Ledford, Mrs. Ollie Corn, Mrs. Leo Admire, Mrs. Norwood Parris and hostess, Mrs.

OX, Rev. and Mrs. Norwood Parris and children and Shirley Lenox attended Ronald Robinson and Rhetta Nesbitt's wedding Friday night, Dec. 23 at Preston. On Wednesday night of the 21st the Liberty Baptist Church held their annual Christmas program.

A chort program was presented by each Sunday school classs. Afterwards the presents were handed out and sacks of candy given to everyone present. Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Stanke and daughter, Renee, visited Mr.

and Mrs. Norwood Parris a few days this week. Mrs. Stanke is a sister of Mrs. Parris.

Visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lagow Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. W.

T. Rainey of Okmalgee. Mrs. Dora Cravens and daughter, Mrs. Martha Kelly and children of Houston, Texas, are visiting Mr.

and Mrs. Bill Sellers and family Mrs. Cravens is a sister of Mrs. Sellers. Mrs.

Carl Edmonds and Mrs. R. H. Hardesty, teachers of the 'teen age department of the Asembly of God Church, honored their classes Thursday evening with a weiner roast at the home of Mrs. Edmonds Guests were Rev.

and Mrs. Ed Lee and Eddie, Mr. and Mrs. John Edmonds and Wiley, Mr. and Mrs.

R. H. Hardesty, Bobby, Mike and Kathy, Rose Zella Smith, Grace Coffman, Carol and Pat Reno, Billy Holt, Wayne Pendergrass, David Gasaway, Cora Sue Beaver, Barbara Redfern, June Edmonds, MarJorie Hardesty, Donnie Edmonds, Rieca Edmonds and Rossie Whisman and Carl Edmonds. MARLENE WATKINS BRIDE OF BILL FRENCHMAN Mr. and Mrs.

A. W. Watkins, of Morris Route 1, announce the wed. ding of their daughter, Carolyn Mariene to Bill Frenchman, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Frenchman of Wan, Oklahoma, Mrs. Frenchman is a graduate of the Morris High' School and was employed by S. H. Kress and Co. in Okmulgee.

Mr. Frenchman is a graduate of Copan Iligh School. The wedding was an event of Christmas Day, the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Wan officiating. Parkers Announce Birth Mr. and Mrs.

Dub Parker, Midwest City, announce the birth, Dec. 16, of a son, who has been named, Stephen Wayne. Mrs. Parker is the former Pauline Manwarring. Grand parents are Mr.

and Mrs. Alvie Parker and Mrs. Beatrice Smith. Millers Have Daughter, Mr. and Mrs.

W. R. Miller, Pasadenta, Texas, announce the birth, Dec. 27 of a daughter. She has been named Nancy Susan.

Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Tom Miller and Mr. and Mrs. J.

C. Tollar..