City Fathers Repea.l Establishment Taxes
long hashed-over problem
Perkins was settled to the
of those present
night when the city
repealed city taxation
liquor, beer establishments.
dominoe, billiard and coin
recreation establish-
and machines.
the heels of the repeal ac-
will follow a new ordinance
the regulatory pew-
of up to eight previous or
concerning the opera-
of such establishments.
the discussion it was
out by city attorney Win
frey tIouston that there were
eight ordinances regulating the
recreational and beer or liquor
businesses and equipment, the
last six dated 1949, 1959, 1962,
1962, 1965 and 1966.
The appeal was made on the
basis that it was not fair to tax
one form of business and not
all businesses. Also, that these
establishments also had to pay
federal, state and county license
fees in many instances.
The city governing body was
concerned about maintaining
ordinances for local control of
such business establishments.
Councilman Hubert Gawf pro-
posed a motion that was ap-
proved by all councihnen, and
went into the minutes as fol-
lows: "License taxes in Ordin-
ances No. 79, 83, 84, 89 and 93
be repealed, but regulatory pro
visions re-enacted in a new
ordinance."
All regulations of the ordin-
ances are still in effect , the
city council was advised by the
city attorney. It was pointed out
that the only thing repealed was
the fees involved in obtaining
a license. Police Chief Ray Har-
ral was advised to continue to
police the business under present
regulations until the council
passes a new ordinance incor-
porating the regulations of pre-
sent ordinances.
Spokesmen for the group
thanked the city council for
its consideration and pointed
out they were pleased with the
fair decision, and were sure
that a new ordinance to regulate
the businesses could be worked
out that all can be proud of.
Those visiting the meeting to
discuss the matter with the city
fathers were: Ken Smith, Fred
Cruse, Pop Salyer, Garvin
Cruse, Dale Newport, Dick Ou.,
pid and Bill McDaniel. Joe Bar.,
ta was present as a past coun-
cilman to explain the ordinance
passed during his administra-
tion.
In other business, councilmen
approved claims for November
and discussed the price of street
name signs to be installed orL
mainstreet entrances into the
residential streets. No actiotl
was taken on the street signs.
City attorney Houston said[
that some progress was being
made on obtaining 15 acres on
the Fulwider property south of
Perkins for a sewer lagoon Mte,
"News and Views of The Cimarron Valley"
VOL 76 NO. 1 PERKINS. PAYNE COUNTY. OKLAHOMA 74059 , THURS., DECEMBER 7, 1967
By Bob Evans
good lo see the f,.)lks
Perkins at Ihe announce-
of Payne County's new
the Swan Rubber Co.
favorite Mayor Cecil Ir-
recognized at the noon
as was bank president
Butler, and County
Lee Kirk.
here were lots of our
friends, many whom
not seen for some time.
it was almost like old
week to rub elbows with
like Bob Farmer, Bill
Criswell, Ger-
Joe Human, Har-
hn, Otis Cowley, Bob
Buel Staten, Jim Head,
Draper, Jim Bellatti, Phil
Claude Bradshaw,
Ward and lots of others.
the other 200 peo-
are the ones that make
County click. We hope
get together soon to make
such announcement We
.those kind of get-togethers!
Kirk was joking that I
Sure nuf going to be done
when I wouldn't
mother-in-law the free
she didn't get because
!Was late getting there when
name was called at the
Wasn't worried, and Lee
too, that I've got a
nice mother-in-law that
more about not hurting
people's feelings than she
getting her own hurt.
have welcomed ls
to Perkins so warmly, thai
anl everyone to know that
ost sincerely appreciate it
and wonder if we deserve
fine treatment and kind
Decker brought by the
a box of Uncle Bill's can
the oher day, just as a
gc!ure to \\;.,elcorne
:nd I to Perkins. l: i
lgt-[: i thief..,!< l}i;, ihi: }t:t
Perl<iu: or>, of lhe ;,-icnd-
J!)V,'I]' [ ]V,\\;!0I'O. ]'h('F',. i;"
i}t, r :.-: A 5i i';in:'c[' 1il
the first time m many a
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Editorial
Only A Half-Mile At OSU
There comes a time when even the status quo
should be given an analytical look.
We are referring to the athletic program at Okla-
homa State University.
OSU has a fair sports program, but that-is as far
as it goes. In searching the situation, one can wonder
about the absence of enthusiasm. Where has the color
and excitement gone? Why can OSU get only a half
mite out of victory, and competitive universities ride
the lull mile and then some?
The athletic program at OSU is dull, colorless and
impotent:
The alhletie department and its director at the Uni-
versity should analysize their work and see where they
are weak. In all fairness, the record is good down
through the years . . . but not good enough for the
state's largest university. An outstanding, energetic
program could be a fine tapper to a long career. We
hope a new, super-charged program can be in the
making.
BAND BOOSTERS TO MEET
The regular meeting of the
Perkins Band Boosters will be
held Monday evening, December
11 at 7:30 in the band room.
Miss Wall, band director, an-
nounced there will be a short
band concert. Mrs Don Mercer
is president of the boosters.
Tammy Johnson of Tryon vi-
sited her grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Amos Sadler Sunday even-
ing.
Flies To Mississippi
Mrs. L. R. Wilhite flew to
Jackson, Miss., November 15, to
visit her sister, Mrs. Lucien Par-
sons. She and Mrs. Parsons, the
former Eloise Thomas, a na-
tive of Perkins, returned to Per_
kins where Mrs. Parsons will
spend the month of December
with the Wilhite and Freed fam-
ilies.
School, Bond Election Date Set
For MOnday,00'00 December 18th -."
A legal publication is being
printed in this week's Perkins
Journal calling a school bond
election Monday, December 18,
from 2 to 6 p.m. in the school
cafeteria. The $150,000 proposi-
tion will be used to construct
five classrooms, a library room
and science room.
The board of education is un-
dertaking the building program
due to a serious need for more
classroom space. The new rooms
will make it possible for some
larger classes to be divided into
smaller groups, as well as bring
the school's library and science
programs up to date.
Supt. Cavett said the archi-
tects are completing prelimin-
ary plans that will be compati-
ble with the present architec
ture and with the use of covered
ramps, tie the new building in
with the other parts of the
school. A definite decision has
not been made as to where the
new structure will be located
on the school property, but the
architects will be ready to ad-
vise the board shortly.
Phil Wilbur, a well known
building supervisor at Okla-
homa State University and now
building supervisor for Still-
water public schools, will work
with the architectural firm to
supervise the building in Perk-
ins.
Qualifications for voting in
the school bond election on Dec-
Hunt Treasure In Perkins Saturday
Journal office.
The program the choral
group will present will include:
White Christmas; Carol'of The
Bells; Silver Bells; Torches;
Winter Wonder Land and On
The Mountainside.
Members of the chorus are:
Dave Holbrook, Evelyn Adkins,
Karen Arthur, Dianna Cavett,
Rita Coate, Renay Crabs, Mary
Ann Etheridge, Sherian Grant,
Midge Graves, Patty Gray,
Linda Hall, Karen Harral, Ka-
lhy Harral, Janelle Houston,
Janice HunI, June Hunt, Monta
Lyn Jaeobs, Laura Kastl.
And. Linda Kelly, Sharon
Kriel, Candy Lee, Linda Lock
wood, Marilyn Mofat, Beatrice
Murray, Merry Nelson. Brenda
Prickett, Loi Heed, David
Sharp, }:to5, Wail. lAnda Ward,
Doris Watis. Vacia Watts, H. L.
\\;V::,ttalI. Diane Wi:.ler ,Je:nne
G!,ir. 'i'olo.5 (Jl'eog(r, Richartt
13yrd.
Free Invio Planned
plas a (!ra'<int for five iree
hams, and a Christmas band
concert by the Perkins band,
will be on the agenda for Satur
day, December 16.
Santa To Arrive
Santa will arrive in Perkins
on Saturday, December 23, and
in conjunction with the Lions
Club, will have candy for all
the youngsters of the area.
There will also be a drawing
for turkeys and hams at 3 p.m.
that day.
B and P Sponsors
The Saturday Christmas pro-
motions are being carried out
by the Perkins Business and
Professional club in conjunction
with all merchants of Perkins.
Last Week's Winners
Those who won turkeys or
hams last week are: Susie Nick-
els, turkey; Vera Knapp, ham;
Myrtle Courtright, turkey; Jim
my Cundiit. ham; 2vI. E. Thom-
as, tinkey: Arthur Brown, ham:
I-;ir(he Brawdy. turkey; Verna
Ci;w, l'iar?: Sherry I{ichardson,
ttlt';(", : sa(l;/)/rlle John,;on. ham.
'Fho,<( rlot prese?t, but \\;vires(:
n(ilYleS \\;veFe called weFe Sherilyn
Smith, aody Rush and Gotdie
Lacy,
.t[
Those shopping in Perkins
Saturday are invited to join the
big treasure hunt beginning at
1:30 p.m. There will also be five
free turkeys and a free choral
concert on mainstreet.
Tim Treasure Itunt gets un-
derway at 1:30 p.m. when all
area shoppers are urged to drop
by the Journal office and pick
up a numbered ticket. They
then compare the numbers on
the tickets with the numbers
posted in the windows of local
business establishments. If the
numbers correspond, the ticket;
holder receives the gift that
particular merchant is giving a-
way.
Gilts totaling over $100 will
be g\\;'en by merchants during
the' trt.tKlll'- • htlllt. Soi}]e nler-
tilting, t4 plop. to give niore than
one gill.
llrawin'T At a:00
A* 3 !. t: dr,,vm for fi',e
tur:ey: \\;,,'ii L,c hum in It,mr ,)f
'I!> ,!ot!i'<,ui (;ii.c. t't;l[owii?}
ii.' d,:'vii ),';" Ca:'o! W:;!,
;)Fi,iliS \\;'0(? !1t,{ Jlt:::tFtl}Y!()[I{?I[
(iircct:r. vi}i p'cs,.::,l !:a,r chor::i
group in concert in an area that
will be roped off in front of the
ember 18 are: The voter mu
be an American citizen at lea
21 years old, and he must haw
lived in Oklahoma six month
Payne, Lincoln or Logan coun-
ty two months, in the electiott
precinct twetny days, and in th
school disrict for at least twen.
ty days. The voter DOES NOT
have to be a taxpayer to vote.
Tim election must can-y by a 6
percent majority.
Present mill levy on the gym-.
classroom election held fiv
years ago is 12.07 mills per
$1000 wfluation. The new bon(l
election would add 7.00 mitlsl
per 81000 valuation for a total
of 19.07 mills. In four years, :
the mills will drop to 12.51 per
$1000 valuation, approximately
where it is today. The bonds ar
set up for a 10 year payoff.
There would still be fiv
Payne county school distriet :
with larger sinking fund ta
levies than Perkins. They ar
as follows:
Stillwater ........ 51.43 millS
OakGrove ........ 49.15 mills
Cushing _- 49.06 mill
Hillside .......... 47.15 mill
Glencoe .......... 43.50 mill
PERKINS ........ - 42.20 mill
Sunnyside 37.44 mill
Harmony ........ 29.80 mil lll
License Tags Go
On Sale •Monday
(Yea, Aggies!)
Bill Sassar, Perkins tag agen$
said that the doors on his tall ::
agency will open Monday morn.,
ing, December 11, to begin the ;
annual auto and truck licenl
tag purchases.
The local agency has beel
moved from Sassars home to th
building owner by the Lions
Club, just south of the Lions :
den. The tag agency was local- :
ed there last year. Sassar sai :
the office will be open from ::
fo 12 and 1 to 4. ;. :
Quick Work Saves
Barn and Hay #l[
Perkins firemen were able tO i',
save a barn with hay Sund'a
afternoon when a passer by
Larry Hall, saw smoke coming
from the Walt Peters place,
leased by Jerry Sadler east o{
Perkins.
Hall located Sadler at Riley'
Cafe and they investigated :
found burning grass threatening
several out buildings. Sadler
radioed the fire department oft "
hi.': twe-way and when firemen,
arrived, the:: were able to ex..
.... 1 .... that wa spread-.
i': into the bzrn with hay,
Firemvu v.'cr al)}e io replenish
their x\\;:ter st))?l?!:,' by sing a
portable pump in a nearby wate=
trough. .......
