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More: If you like music and bands, the place to be
OVer 500 band youngsters will be here to spend the
you can't get that many musicians together with-
(Perkins was getting ready for the annual
the Band director at that time was Frank Evans.)
n embers getting ready for the curtain to go up on
Feb. 28 and March 1 for the production of
were: Betty Niles, Cegil Redus, Marie
Marilyn Youngker, Doyal Davis, Linda Baker,
ells, Jimmy Thompson, Judy Friedeman,
Lou Honeyman, Anna Holdeman and Pauline
Mrs. John Summers, admission to the play was
give a program Sunday evening at the Meth-
Where a film strip on Early Christian Church will be
dnational program will be accompanied by
and writings of Paul.
that can will meet on Perkins mainstreet Sat-
at 6:30 a.m. to clean the street for the Lions spon-
Festival.
was even more appreciative of the Perkins
the school administrators conference and
problems other schools have. Some of the prob-
and like Mac, we hope someday the school
to date in a way that will satist all who are
in it. (Taken from Editor Bob Evans'A n Item
In Mr. Cowley's Grade Talk column: Mr. McLauchlin
be home from Atlantic City, N.J. where he attended
rs meeting.
J.I. Reynolds celebrated their 60th wedding anni-
open house at their home in Vinco. They were
.4, 1897 at her parents' home in Randolph County,
Came to their new home near Carney in 1919, mov-
in 1924.
Store was getting ready for the 6th annual band
huge Sale: Cannon hose for ladies, now 69c down
gray and khaki pants, $2.98.
who attended the first Home Demonstra-
meeting for 1957 from Perkins were Evelyn
and Anna Acuff. Miss Irma Manning, north-
agent, gave an enlightening and inspiring talk on
make a good club member" and stressed the fact
go your way, don't gripe.
news shows: there were three birthdays cel-
Sandra Shuckahosee, Victor Roubidoux, and
lctor's and Tommy's mothers sent refreshments.
Jacobs, and Tommy Irwin have perfect at-
year with Linda Ward being absent only for
With perfect attendance records for the
iWere: Linda Ward, Melva Spurgeon, Betty Hamilton,
and Irwin. We want to thank Carol Jo
set of dishes in our play room.
as and children of Oklahoma City visited
Cecil Shaffers and other relatives over the week-
had just played in a mixup basketball
my aching bones, we couldn't resist the urge to
circus -- pardon me, tournament." He
is refereeing the mixup games, tells that
what a sorry referee he was until someone told
;well as the editor played. Very funny."
the name of his column, Sodowsky had asked
column. This week's suggestion
Clark, who had worked at The Journal part time
Write This Way--which could be spelled two
said he didn't care which spelling was used. And,
thumb print on your paper during that time, the
it up to experience for Rick." In this same col-
that they're about to start building on Tim-
Mattie Lee Thompson had stopped by to let him
l ro ress of the project.
weekly Perkins Merchants drawing were Bill
Crook, Bert Mock, John Coppinger and Thelma
names called for $1 were Alvia Graham, John
Dennis Henry, Margaret Knox and Jo Haul.
for the $5 were Bill Clark and S.C. Wallen.
the Birthday Club met in the home of Mrs. Bess
dish dinner on Feb. 16 were: Gertrude Ishmael,
Rosa Grimm, Allie Stumbo, Nora Rice,
Reynolds, and a guest, Lida Knipe. Alpha
Ishmael, Franie Brown and Blanche Reynolds
Busy Bee Club members who were busy quilt-
of Mrs. Jack Moser on Feb. 14 were: Bessie Cole,
Nora Fulton, Edna Mann, Goldie Lacy, Gertrude
Bellle Elliott, Elsie Saint, Lora Hunt, Artha
Oser, and guest, Mrs. R.R. McConnel.
Karl Doss, director of the Safety Center at
Jniversity tell about t vocational training which,
fill the gap in the future for United States indus-
news, reported by Donna Murlin: The
at Mrs. Opal Courtright's home Tuesday, Feb.
present: Alpha Burton, Mrs. Wayne Burton,
Dan Kinkade and girls, Mr. and Mrs. Jack
and Mrs. Van Nickels.
Betty Carder: Miss Marlina Custard
Queen at the annual banquet held at Tryon
14. She was crowned by Valentine King,
queen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.T.
is the son of Mr. and Mrs, James C. Carder.
Dodson of Ardmore visited the Bert Dodsons
over the weekend.
from Perkins who areiisted on the Dean's
semester are: Carole Jo Chesney, Freda
Fulton, Leroy Savage, and Jim S. Tomlinson.
Valentine party held in the home of Patricia
Feb. 17 were Patty Grant, Carol Reed and
with Mrs. Charles Grant, Mrs. Merle Reed
A special pantomime was given by Lynda
and guest, Debbie Troxell. Others en-
Were: Debbie McFall, Mattie Moore, Rhonda
Rainbolt, Karen Holbrook, Mary Jean
Nelson, Camilla Burton, Mike Kelly, Linda Nelson, Kirby N kels,
Kay Bartram, Lloyd Ingram, Terry and Lois Reed, Sherian and
Charlene Grant, Elaine, Rita and Cathryn Coate, and John Cocke.
30 Years Ago. Feb. 23, 1967
Saluting Perkins businesses, Bill Dickson visited with Noah Baker
and son John Baker of Baker's Drygoods Store for this week. Mr.
Baker had come from Boliver, Mo. in the fall of 1904. He told how
he managed to come to Perkins, of meeting his future wife, Leona
Wagnor, who he said was the "most beautiful woman I ever saw;" of
his two children, Florence (now Holbrook) and John, and how they
came to be in the store for so many years.
New subscribers for The JOurnal this week are: Joe Human, Tony
Dean, Jimmie Goff, O.C. Kinzie, Bill Sassar, Claude M. Todd. Doyle
McCubbin, Cecil Bostwick, Mrs. Jessie Lake, Hollis Campbell, Mrs.
Helen Hilbert, Marvin Gates, Scoot Davis, and BettY Story.
From the What's Perkin in Perkins column, written by Ruby
Disney: Mrs. Francis McCubbin and children of Glencoe and Mrs.
Billie Ham and children of Stillwater visited in Perkins Saturday.
J.R. Adams of Oklahoma City visited in Perkins Saturday morn-
ing. Rickie Jarvis spent Saturday with Kenny Nelson. The
Perkins Merchantettes won over University Square Monday by one
point. They will play Glencoe Monday night in Stillwater.
At the Women's Council meeting Feb. 15, Mary Fulton presented
devotions entitled "Mat Justa," French for"Exact Word." After read-
ing scripture from Cor. 14:9 and John 3:16, she read a poem from
"Leaves of Gold" entitled "Code for Living." Mary Jane Wall pre-
sented an original article called "Spread the Gospel instead of Gos-
sip." Those repeating the benediction in unison were: Mattie Lee
Thompson, Ruth Courtright, ViQla Hickman, Avis Sparkman, Ruth
Kirk, Alice Clark, Kathy Badger, Winnie Weems, Alta Renfrow,
Minnie Recer, Mary Jane Wall, Mae Decker, Marjorie Mast, Lydia
Hillhouse, Aileen Gibson, Gertrude Ishmael, Rosa Grimm, Mudge
Gardner, Lorraine Hall, Nora Rice, Mae Vassar, Mable Jacobs, Nellie
Knox, Lula Stratton, Mae Kulzer, Mary Fulton, and Artha Fagan.
From Coyle News, reported by Laura Fry: Mrs. Keith Dobson
has gone to Knoxville, Tenn. for 10 days to be with her daughter
and family, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Williams and their new son Terry
Gene. * Doris Jacobs attended the Thunderbird Work Shop for beau-
' ldlans%unhay fne'fl ilr'Dressers t .lass' lon ay everimg atthe
Student Union on the OSU Campus. Sunday guests in the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Donnell were Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Boydston of
Luther and Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Donnell of Edmond.
25 Years Ago, Feb. 24, 1972
Pictured on front page are Pat Manke and Nancee Ewing who
are starring in the musical "Li'l Abner," to be presented by the laTHS
junior and senior classes. Manke has the title role and Miss Ewing
stars as Daisy Mae. This is the first time the two classes have
joined in presenting one play.
Forty-eight new voters registered in the Perkins precinct between
Dec. 10 and Jan. 14. Naudine Lore, Payne County deputy regis-
trar, attributed the large number to the 18-year old vote and to
new people moving into Perkins.
Perkins-Tryon Superintendent Cecil Acuff, board of education
members and their wives attended a dinner at Central Tech on
Tuesday evening of last week. Speakers were Clyde Bradley,
Drumright superintendent, who spoke on "What's been done and
what's the potential of cooperation within this area district." John
Hooper, superintendent at Centrhl Tech, spoke on "For Pete's sake,
let's communicate."
A map is shown of a proposed lake for the Perkins area. State
Senator Henry Bellmon has told the town council that he would
take a map and the facts for the proposed lake to a man in Wush-
ington, D.C. who handles lake projects and ask that he put others
aside and begin work on the Perkins lake, declaring this an emer-
gency.
Citizens of Tomorrow: Jeree, 4, and Blake, 4 months, children of
Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Youngker; Lisa Marie, 3, and Travis Ray, 14
months, children of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis L. Owens; Roger, 7, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Donnel Boydstun; and Jason, 16 months, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Joe Rose.
Winners Saturday at the drawing were: McDaniel & Son, Dora
Deer; Del Mar's, Arthur Brown; Gardners, Susie Nickels; W.N. Baker
Store, Mrs. Otis Long; and Blumer's Champlin, David C. Chessmore.
Not present were: Bess Miller, Ethel Lowry, Mrs. Fred Brooks, Joe
A. Wilson, Nelson Cundiff, R.C. Rice, Martha Murray, and Frank
Shelton.
Members present at the Perkins Methodist WSCS meeting Mon-
day in the educational building were: Barbara Kirby, Erma Brixey,
Grace Hudgins, Carolyn Darby, Roxie Kint, Nola Casey, Ella Baker,
Gay Clark, Ruth Stanley, Bertie Tarlten, Clara Westfall, Estella
Jacobs, and Ira Rusco. Guests were Connie and Karen Kirby.
Glencoe area news, reported by Mrs. Sherman Bower: Mr.
and Mrs. Don Redburn, Pawnee, were Tuesday dinner guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Blanchard. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mayfield and
family, Altus, spent the weekend visiting Mrs. R.C. Mayfield. Mr.
and Mrs. B'4rry Tillman, Redrock, visited Sunday With Mr. and Mrs.
TOm Brown and Ross Adams.
20 Years Ago. Feb. 24, 1977
Rebecca Bostian, daughter ofLavern Bostian, Perkins, and grand-
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bostian, Perkins, was named Educa-
tion Day Queen at OSU Tuesday evening. Miss Bostian is a 1975
graduate of PTHS.
Shelby Wyatt, superitnendent of the Board of Education, an-
nounced today that the school had received $4,562.10 flood insur-
ance in addition to the replacement of text books by the state.
Members of the local Senior Citizens group pictured working on
a quilt are: Mrs. Van Nickels, Sophia Rogers, Goldie Lacy, Gertrude
Ishmael, Axle Magee, and Grace Hudgins. Others pictured enjoy-
ing time at the Center between minibus trips are: Sue Cook, Bertie
Tarlton, Lucy Graham, and Minnie Nickels.
In the Demon Dispatch news: Kristi Longan and Robert Wall
are pictured as the Valentine king and queen candidates for the
Perkins 4-H Clubs. The club donated $123 to the county 4-H fund,
making their king and queen come in second in the county contest.
Pecos Bridenstine is shown accepting a trophy for being top swine
judge in National western Livestock show in Denver from Robert
Moninger, division manager, Public Service Company of Colorado.
Shown "holding down the fort" at the school office are Inez Barnes
and Joan Bostian, who "both stand by with a smile ready for any-
one who happens to come in." Students shown welcoming their
teacher, Mrs. Kastl, back aRer a stay in the hospital are: Shantel
Strain, Karen Kirby, and Dennis Strickland. The students deco-
rated the bulletin board with welcoming signs.
From Edna Eaton Wilson's From Here and There: Mr. and Mrs.
Jon Brock and son of Harlingen, Texas visited their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Kirby Brock, Stillwater, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Shell,
Glencoe, this weekend. Mrs. Jack Dryden went to Ponca City by
bus Saturday where she visited with her cousins, the Leonard
Goodenoughs, and her aunt, Elzina Goedenough who is in a rest
home.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Franks, Brenda,' Janice and Joel of
Hennessey, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wells, Brad and Brian of Tulsa, and
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Russell spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Vern
Wells.
Terri Murray, Ripley FFA Chapter President, was crowned Rip-
ley FFA Queen Monday night, Feb. 21. Kay Boyd was named
"Mother of the Year."
15 Years Ago. Feb. 25, 1982
Arlis Riley, "jack of all trades," is shown delivering bottled milk to
Del-Mar's Grocery, which was then located in the Jack Vassar build-
ing at Main and Kenworthy. He was working for DeWayne Luster's
Dairy, located west of Perkins. Fresh milk was delivered.twice a
day.
New. residents who have made deposits for water service at the
city building during the past week are: Rick Rogers, R.E. Lawrence,
John Combs, Pecos Bridenstine Randy Newkirk, and Kenneth R.
Elliott.
It was reported that the Lions Club made $2000 from their share
of the Ozark Country Jubilee show they sponsored at the Cin arron
Country Ballroom last month and will use some of the money to
defray costs of the P-
T children to the Special Olympics in OKC; the Payne County live-
stock show, and for remodeling the Lions building.
YHO members who learned "Sewing for All Occasions," led by
Jan Brown at the Feb. meeting, were: Mary Kay Jennings, Theresa
Niles, Connie Walker and Maxine Frazier.
Billy Womack, PTHS grad and a sophomore majoring in veteri-
nary science at Eastern Oklahoma State College, Wilburton, was
named Who's Who among students in American Junior Colleges.
Lovell Wells reported that at the Senior Citizens Center, Happy
Birthday was sung to Jeanne Cox, Alpha Bower, John Bunny, and
Dee Bilyeau at Monday Night Music. There were 69 present for
the Birthday Dinner and those at the special table were: Ida
Brannon, AlphaBower, Clara Westfall, Mary Carlisle, and Mac
McCarty.
Demon Dispatch: President of P-T Student Council Peggy Smith
points out some "musts" to see at the National Convention to del-
egate Kris Fedro who will represent PTHS at the June 27-July 1
convention at Reno, Nev. Alternate delegate is Daryn Casey. Joey
Barta and Mark Downey are shown grooming Baby, Joey's heifer,
for the upcoming stock show season. * The first grade class had fun
when baby chicks came to visit. Holding the chicks are Jason Place,
Kathy Constein, and Raegan Savage. Phillip Littlefield is shown
getting ready to create a "big blowout" as he lights the fuse on a
volcano he constructed as a project in Mrs. Hart's 6th grade science
dlass. "Ine~JSlowoti~ was heternhnffa a'nuge success; was re-
ported by Donelle Briggs.
For her column, Your Profession, Brenda Perkins interviewed Dr.
Roger Northen, local dentist; and fbr her "The Journal Visits" col-
umn, Fran Miller visited with Maurice Hoover, housemother of one
of two ranches for boys located south of Perkins. Pictured with
Mrs. Hoover is her granddaughter April.
PTHS FFA members who took second place at the Livestock Mar-
keting Evaluation held in Perry in January are: Robert Wall, Sherry
Burrow, Joey Barta, and Mark Downey, along with Payne County
Farm Bureau president Wayne Downey. Taking first place at the
Perry Livestock Grading contest are Scott Irwin, Mike Spillars, Guy
Gill, and Ry Hurst. Their advisor is Paul Evans. Scott also was
first high individual.
10 Years Ago. Feb. 19, 1987
Rep. Wes Watkins, Oklahoma's Third District Congressman, an-
nounced the nomination of John Corbyn (Corby) Doyle, a PT se-
nior, as one of four Payne Countians to the United States Military
Academies.
A new stamp machine and coin changer is serving postal patrons
in the post office lobby.
Demon Dispatch: During FHA Week, Elizabeth Cole was es-
corted by Brent Frazier in the FHA Fashion Show andSundi Snyder
was escorted by Shannon Reynolds. On Tuesday, Feb'. 9,students
went to the Methodist Church to see the newest and best prom
dresses and tuxedos. Suzann Casey reports that Bryan Frazier,
son of Dr. and Mrs. Skip Frazier, was chosen as Student of the
Week. Julaine Roberson reports that Wes Ryan won the elemen-
tary spelling bee. He is pictured with Elementary Principal Joe
Hrencher. Tony Tabor is shown with his parents, Lonriie and Judy
Tabor, and Coach Greg Gorman, as he is accepts a scholarship from
Southwestern Baptist University in Boliver, Mo. 8th grade stu-
dents shown on a field trip Friday, Feb. 13 are: Scott Case, Heath
Reid, Travis Majors, Jack Lightfoot, John Bigson, and Nick Stinson.
5 Years Ago. Feb, 27, 1992
With tornado season near, Steve Willingham, civil defense direc-
tor, shows a device he can use to activate tornado sirens from his
headquarters or from his pickup.
On May 7, 1990, the first step of turning a dream into a reality
began---the night when the PT Board of Education voted to create
the Paul and Anna Marie Evans Agriculture Farm west of town.
The public is invited to come to the official dedication ceremonies
beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday morning.
When the MI Club met in the home of Erma Thomas on Thurs-
day evening, Feb. 21, Doris Cross, author of the "No Fat Cookbook,"
told members that the diet of the 90s is "the low fat diet and in
approximately 10 years, most individuals will be vegetarians."
Others enjoying the evening were: Carol Acuff, Inez Barnes, Fern
Downey, Florence Holbrook, Juanita Holsinger, Joan McDaniel, Pat
Niles, Opal Olson, Donna Stallard, and co-hostess Ella B. McCarty.
Demon Dispatch: Sequoyah Book winners shown are: Jamie
Stapleton, Heather Tietz, Shelia Roggow, Candle Slavens, Amy
Kirby, Amy Meredith and Shawn Matheson. FFA members Traci
Bostian and Courtney Poston are shown getting lunch for the fac-
ulty in celebration of National FFA Week which was Feb. 16-22.
New National Honor Society members pictured are: Kristina
Atwood, Robin Hall, Amy Scott, Christy Jennings, Christy Brown,
Jennifer Thomas, Emily Adcock, Emily Gunter, Stoney Matheson,
Bryan Huckabay, Kathy Constein, Charissa Hazelbaker, and Krissa
Grider. Sophomores Emily Adock and Emily Gunter are shown
lighting National Honor Society candles as Kristina Atwood looks
on. Senior Andie Showecker, daughter of Rita Bigsoldier, and
sophomore Brandon Toney, son of Jim and Teresa Niles, are in the
Spirit Spotlight this week.
Perkins Whistle Stop features Ephriam Wall as "Citizen of the
Week."
Iowa Tribe Senior Nutrition
The Iowa Tribe Title VI Senior Nutrition Program provides a noon
meal for Native American elders and disabled individuals living
with elders. The meals can be enjoyed at White Cloud on the Iowa
Tribal grounds or delivered to a person's home. The meals are pro-
yided with no charge and donations are accepted. For information
contact Elyse Gordon or Peggy Twoguns, Outreach Services, at (405)
547-5407.
The noon for next week will include:
MONDAY, Feb. 24 - pork fritters; potatoes w/gravy; peas and car-
rots; udding.
TUESDAY, Feb. 25 - oven fried chicken; whipped potatoes w/gravy;
winter mix; homemade biscuits; Jello with fruit.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 26 - traditional pork and hominy; fry bread;
green beans; pineapple upside down cake.
THURSDAY, Feb. 27 - chicken and noodles; green bean casserole;
whole wheat bread; homemade peanut butter cookies.
FRIDAY, Feb. 28 - cowboy beans; potato rounds: homemade bis-
cuits; homemade oatmeal cookies.
