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,8-THE PERKINS JOURNAL, Thursday, October 25, 2001
Images from the past...
Photos of the Perkins community provided by David Sasser,
Perkins Historical Society and Perkins Historical Museum.
Patty Johnson putting the finishing touches on one of the
unique items found at P.J. 's Playhouse in the 1970's. The business
'was started by Johnson and Judy Niles when they recognized a
need for an arts and crafts shop in Perkins.
: i: Sue sheets
',Journal staff writer
186 Years Ago, Oct 22. 1915
, Forty schools in Payne County
,have completed the first month's
,work, and already, 35 loyal
',teachers of this group have their
:monthly reports in. The records
Ishow that there are 1116 stu-
Stone. The building will be one
of the first built especially for
electricity, and will contain the
latest designs from Germany in
ventilation and drainage
schemes designed especially for
science laboratories.
66 Years ago. Nov 7. 1935
Eighty-seven fathers and sons
fathers have failed.
You may wonder what has
become of the sewer project? At
the last report, it is being held
up because they are out of Fed-
eral Form No. 306. You can bet
there will be a good supply by
election time next year.
45 Years Ago, Oct 11.19 6
The doors of Payne County's
newest industry will open Sat-
urday when the Beall Packing
Company holds open house at
their recently constructed plant.
The plant will handle a kill of
50 cattle or 100 hogs a day.
Chilling capacity is 20 cattle or
40 hogs a day. The plant was
designed to double capacity
without closing down opera-
tions at the plant. Five of the 10
rooms are under refrigeration
and each of the five independent
of the other. The Bealls live in
Stillwater and have five chil-
dren.
Lions members voted to call
a public meeting to discuss a
teen town for Perkins young
people.
40 Years Ago. Oct 5. 1961
O.T. Myers will take over
band director's duties part time
in Perkins. He replaces Larry
Lyons who was called to mili-
tary service.
The town council has pur-
chased a 1958 Chevrolet pickup
truck to be used by the utility
department. It replaces an older
model.
The Perkins board of educa-
tion has spent considerable time,
with the help of others in atten-
dance catching a 5 1/2 foot black
snake that had invaded their
meeting. The snake had escaped
from Marvin Buck's science
room several days before and
did not turn up until the school
board meeting.
35 Years Ago. Oct 20. 1966
The skating rink, operated by
qe t Ar, J- fes"&te
Diabetes Education
This four-session class offers instruction
the basic care and management of
diabetes. It also provides information
about prevention of long-term complica-
tions and what to do on sick days. This
class is taught by a certified diabetes
educator.
Date: Tues: November 6, 13, 20, 27
Time: 6:30- 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $45
Note: Must preregister by calling -
742-5622.
The Ute Weigh
A moderate weight loss program using a
practical approach by helping participants
evaluate their food choices and learn
healthy cooking skills. This 4-week
session includes nutrition counseling, a
low-impact exercise session and behav-
ioral counseling,
Date: Thurs: Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15
Time: 5:45- 7:00 p.m.
Place:Total Rehab, 320 N. Perkins Rd.
Cost: $30 due on first night
the Jaycees at the Community,,, 2-5456.
Building, is now open.
in
The Woigh for KIDS!
This is a physician approved weight control
program designed to help kids 7-15 years
of age adopt a healthier lifestyle. Classes
are taught by a registered, licensed
dietitian, a behavioral counselor and an
exercise specialist.
Date: TBA
Time: 6:30- 7:30 p.m.
Place:Total Rehab, 320 N Perkins Rd.
Perkins residents will vote
Tuesday to see if they will ap-
prove a $60,000 bond issue for
a new sewer disposal plant. A
page advertisement in The Jour-
nal endorsing the bond proposal
was signed by 78 civic, frater-
nal, business and church lead-
ers of the community.
The library is observing it's 9
idents on the roll, and the per- were present for a Father and birthday.
i 'centage of attendance has been Son Banquet at the Christian 25 Years Ago. Oct 7. 1976
90 percent• Church Friday night. Walter Perkins requested 720 acre
Some of the folks in the Fiscus, pastor, was the Toast- feet of water per year from the
i Shingle Community are talking master, Ruth Brown and Thelma Oklahoma Water Resources
Of going to Carney Sunday for Ishmael sang a' duet and Elwin Board.
!he Baptizing. Main and Thelma Ishmael Carl Moreland, Robert
A milgnificent science build- played a violin duet. Dr. Reynolds and Bill McDaniel
i ]ng will be constructed at the Swnader, dentist of Cushing, appeared before the board of
State university at Norman this was a special speaker. Mr.education to discuss adding
year at a cost of $100,000. The Sherman said that if the sons are wrestling to the school athletic
three story science building will not better 20 years from now program.
be constructed of Bedford than their fathers are today, the
:I Rememher ana Hoosier dialect, forerunner of the grain binder
............ The first and last line of the and the combine. The poem
by Charles Wall Punkin poem is this: mentions the strawstack in the
When I was in the eleventh"When the frost is on themeadow. In order to have a
grade at Perkins High School, in punkin, and the fodder s in the strawstack, you would also have
1952, our English teacher was shock, to have a threshing machine.
Lora Nell Summers. We studied The poem is about October in The poem makes me think of
American literature that year. Indiana, but what he says about the Harvest Fest decorations at
Our classroom was in the red autumn is similar to what I hear Perkins.
,brick high school building on people around Perkins say:The husky, rusty rustle of the
i ' the third floor, north east room They's something kindo hearty- tassels of the corn,
i i One of our assignments was like about the atmospher,e, And the raspin' of the tangle,d'
!to memorize a poem. The poem When the heat of summer s over leaves, as golden as the morn.
I memorized was "When theand the coolin' fall is here- If Mr. Riley could visit
iFrost is on the Punkin' by James Of course we miss the flowers, Perkins this month, he would
Whitcomb Riley. and the blossoms on the trees, feel right at home. Main Street
Mr. Riley grew up near And the mumble of the and residences are decorated
; Greenfield, Indiana, and he had hummin'-birds and buzzin' of with fodder shocks, pumpkins,
some of the same rural experi- the bees; , straw, and golden colored flow-
ences as we have here at But the air's so appetisin ; and ers!
iPerkins. He saw cornfields, the landscape through the haze (Quotations of the punkin poem
meadows, woodlands, and or- Of a crisp and sunny morning are from the 1983 edition of
chards. As an adult he worked of the airly autumn days Anthology of American Poetry,
for a time for the Indianapolis I will estimate that the poem published by Avenel Books,
i Star newspaper, and that is when was written between 1890 and page 440. The book is in the
ihe started writing poems. His 1900 because it tells about the Perkins Library.)
, poems were written in the Indi- reaper, a machine which was the
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For a more detailed explanation of
call 742-5738 for a brochure.
Pro-Admission Assessmenl :.
After reaching your 32nd week of preg-
nancy, the staff on Maternal Child Heal
Unit (MCHU) would like you to make an:
appointment to see us during your 36th~
37th week. This appointment will take .{
approximately one hour.
Childbirth Preparation
This is a three-pa.rt program taught by
istered nurses for first-birth families
perienced families who want more
information. This program may be
anytime during pregnancy, but it is
mended during the last three months.
Date: Tues: October 30,
•me: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $30 per couple
Broething and Relaxation
This class is an optional fourth class in
childbirth preparation series. Best
following the Childbirth Prep classes.
Date: Wed: October 24
"rime: 7:00 p,m.
Cost: $5.00 per couple
Refresher for Experiei ed
Fsmilies
This program, taught by experienced
and delivery nurses, will provide you
mation on the most current labor and
livery options.
Date: Tues: November 13
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $25 per couple
This class i8 recommended for siblings
three years old and up.
Date: Wed: November 7
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Breaetfeeding
A certified breastfeeding instructor will
teach you the "hews" and "whys" of
breastfeeding. This class is desi
taken during the last two months of preg"
nancy.
Cost: $30 due on first night Date: Tues: November 6
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Smokeloos Couroo Cost: $15 per couple
This course is an in-depth positive ap-
proach to breaking the smoking habit. This Ne1 l m Cara
unique system uses stress management, Learn techniques to promote the healthy
education, attitudinal transformation and and safe development of your newborn.
food management. Date: Wed: November 14
Call: 742-5765 Time: 7:00 p.m.
Date: TBA . Cost: Free
• me: TBA After Baby Comes
Cost: $70 This 3-week series will address changes
that occur within your family after the birtt
of your baby. Complimentary child care for
pp Ir.. G p siblings available.
0 Date: Tues: November6, 13, 20
Time: 7:00- 8:30 p.m.
Proltate CIm er and Place:Payne County Health Dept.
SUllqlm Group Cost: Free
Date: Third Tuesday of every month Note: Course will be offered every other
Time: 7:00 p.m. month.
Place:Stillwater Medical Center
For more info: Gary Meek (405) 624-3946 C¢,r'diovase Iar"
Jerry Davis (405) 377-1541
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Regular Meetings: First and third Monday
" " of each month Adult CPll
Place: Stillwater Medical Center, Honska Heallti re Pro dider Course
Conference Room in this class you will learn how to use CP
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. on nfants, children and adu ts us ng the
Call: 372-1775 standards of the American Heart AssoCi
tion. Participants will receive certificatiO'p
IBiabetes Date: Sat: November 3
Chillier ltlnillp Time: 8:00 a.m. ' 1:00 p.m. i
Date: TBA Cost: $40 per person (includes book)
Time: TBA Fee: American Heart Assoc. Card
Place:TBA Call: 742-5488
Unitod Ostomy Ano ' Adu# CPII No=ltl n Provk
Chapter RmiTRAINll( Courao
Qr ap Date: Wed: November 14
Date: Third Monday of every month Time: 7:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.,
Time: 7:00 p.m. 3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. -or
Place: Even months at Stillwater Med. Cost: $15 per person; must preregiSt
Ctr., odd months at St. Joseph
Med. Ctr. in Ponca City
Stillwater Medical
