The Oklahoma Eagle (Tulsa, Okla.), Vol. 1, No. 2, Ed. 1 Monday, October 9, 1978 Page: 4 of 20
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October 9, 1978
The Oklahoma Eagle
Four Section A
Connolly’s at The Forum Connolly's at The faun Connolly's at
Neil Simon’s California Suite
Opens BTL Season
In Tulsa
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You can go to the
capitals of the world
to buy your clothes
oryou can visit us
POST SCRIPT
Utica Square
Williams Center Forum
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BILL JENKINS, former Tulsan and TAAG staff member, now
calls Washington, D.C. home. He plans to study law there.
.After leaving Tulsa for Enid, SHARON SCOTT WATSON will
make yet another move to Lake Chalres, La. Ms. Watson is in the
managerial department of the Lerner's store chain. Louisiana is
noted for it's cajun cooking. The McCONDICHIE CLAN had a
sample of chicken a la cajun style when they hosted a farewell
party for Ms. Watson.
JUNE CRIPS TYLER, our former West coast correspondent, is
in Tulsa and contacting old friends.
A REVIEW
By VIVIAN PALM GOODWIN
Visiting Tulsa via Las Vegas is FAYE JOHNSON, Chemical
Engineer from Henderson, Nevada. On her first visit, she has
been impressed by the architectual design of our ever expanding
downtown skyline.
Waiting for the movie "The Wiz”? lam. The new release date
for the Tulsa premiere showing at the Continental Theatre will be
November. See you there.
On The Scene.....
PHYLLIS WATSON, Channel 8 news reporter and weekend
anchor person, returned to Chicago for a two week vacation.
What does Phyllis plan for her vacation? The answer -- to enjoy
doing domestic chores that she never has time for with her busy
schedule in Tulsa. What are these chores? Washing and ironing.
A rather unique vacation -- n,est pas?
CHARLES ROSE, 1956 graduate of Booker T. Washington H.S.,
former Tulsa Policeman and Tulsa Urban League staffer, was a
recent weekend visitor in the Oil Capitol. Mr. Rose has resigned
his position with the Atomic Energy Commission in Houston,
Texas He now heads his own private consultant firm.
Booker T. Washington H. S. Class of 1963 will have a meeting at
• e. e. SuPI*rClub, 5061 North Peoria, on Sunday, October f
8 at 5:30 Orders for class reunion pictures will be taken. Happy
S^toetV’orth Wedneaday night at 016 Ebony Club-1136 East
The October 11th meeting of OK-ERA will meet at 7:30 at the
Fellowship Congregational Church, 2900 South Harvard. A panel
discussion of minority women and employment will be moderated
bv MABEL RICE assisted by panelist PATRICE GRIMES,
Hostess of the Urban League’s television series, "Insight”,
MAXINE HORNER, Director of the Minority Women’s Em-
ployment Program and ANNETTE WALLACE, Management
Trainee with the Agrico Chemical Company. The public is invited
to attend.
Speaking of successful acts, JAYNE KENNEDY is hosting the
Emmy Award - winning program "The NFL Today” by CBS
Sports broadcast during the NFL football season. Ms. Kennedy,
in joining the other hosts, was selected to replace PHYLLIS
GEORGE, who is now the hostess on the new series “People."
SUSAN MARIE ARKEKETA of Sand Springs was named Miss
Indian America in the All-American Days Indian Celebration in
Sheridan, Wyo. The 23 year-old descendent of the Ote-Missouria
I ribe is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Arkeketa. Susan
is a 1972 graduate of Charles Page High School, Sand Springs. Ms.
Arkeketa was also Miss Indian Oklahoma of 1976.
Showcase Supper Club, Robinson's
Cleaners, Tulsa Urban League,
Northland T Record Shop and from
club members The tickets are $5
in advance and $5.50 at the door.
The set-ups are $1.25.
Members are President, Marie
Jones; Vice-President, Carolyn Goff ,
Secretary, Marian Cornwell;
Assistant Secretary, Julia Young;
Financial Secretary, April Ander-
son; Treasurer, Sharon Hicks;
Publicity Chairman, Rose Minter;
Parliamentarian, Betty Alexander;
Social Chairman, Maxine Chatman;
Assistant Social Chairman, Alberta
Robinson; Benevolent Chairman,
Delores Obadum and Historian,
Tommie Contrell.
deciding with whom their daughter
would live. The second episode
pictured the off-screen performance of
a nominee
for an academy award.
the most unique act was the last
Not quite realizing the full
extent of the problem of marital
infidelity, the act’s conclusion was
well worth in-depth observation.
This was a splendid entree to the
seasonal series sponsored by the
Boradway League. The next two
performances are “The Wiz” and
Your Arms too Short to Box with
God".
Each play runs two nights and
tickets can be purchased on an
individual basis.
IDA WILLIS, president of Tulsa’s Chapter of Jack ‘n Jill is busy
making plans for the organization’s winter schedule^..The
younger set enjoys the club’s activities which offer educational as
well as cultural stimulation.
The production of Neil Simon’s
"California Suite” opened the
Broadway Theatre League’s touring
series of plays. The adultroriented
comedy had all of the Neil Simon
ingredients for an emjoyable play.
Carolyn Jones, best remembered
for "Adams Family” and James
Drury of the television series, “The
Virginian,” were cast as occupants
of a suite in three different
episodes. The three acts each
revolved around a different family
situation. The first involved the
conflict between a divorced couple
Ladies Club Plans Fashion Show
at Assembly Center
' Showcase Suooer Club. Robinson’s
On Saturday, October 28, The
Centurian Ladies Club, Inc., will
sponsor their annual Fashion Show
and Dance, Centurian Splendor ‘78,
at the Tulsa Assembly Center.
Music will be provided by the
Friction Band. Ms. Princetta Rudd
will be the commentator.
The latest in fall fashions from
some of Tulsa’s most fashionable
shops will be modeled by club
members. The models will also
wear original fashions by local
designers.
Proceeds from the affair will be
for the Centurian Ladies’
Scholarship fund.
Tickets are available at the
PATTI LaBELLE is now a very successful single act. Ms.
LaBelle just completed an engagement in Dallas, Texas at
Convention Center Theatre. A little further away, but in time
only, will be the appearance of SHARAH VAUGHN at the Per-
forming Arts Center. Watch for future notices.
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Goodwin, Robert K.; Jeffrey, Charles, Jr. & Breed, David M. The Oklahoma Eagle (Tulsa, Okla.), Vol. 1, No. 2, Ed. 1 Monday, October 9, 1978, newspaper, October 9, 1978; Tulsa, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc1806499/m1/4/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 16, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.