Perry Daily Journal (Perry, Okla.), Vol. 95, No. 3, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 13, 1988 Page: 1 of 8
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Perry Daily Journal
95th Year — No. 3
Saturday, Feb. 13, 1988
(UPI) Means United Press International Perry, Oklahoma 25 cents
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PREPARATION FOR SPRING music contests is underway for boys and girls of the fifth grade at Perry elementary
school. These students, directed by Ray Nimmo, are preparing to have try-outs for selection for chairs for playing in
events at the annual pawnee Parade contests April 9 at Pawnee. Nimmo is directing students who play woodwind in-
struments. Front row, left to right, Shelly Schultz, Kristin Payne, Carrie Stevens, Summer Hill, Jennifer Hughey and
Qiana Doxey. Second row, Tammy Chestnut, Amy Bolay, Angel Schovanec, Kathy Vasek, Charity Sigler, Josie Mit-
chell, Justin Drake, Michel Landes, Ava Dee Schovanec and Shelynn Kelly. Third row, Edie Vester, Ryan Hartley, Crystal
Hembree, April Frazier, Tara Voise, Tonia Dyess, Jason Musshafen, Chris Dreyer, Eric Webb, Zack Hall and Jennifer
Piel. Nimmo, the director, is in the background. (Staff photo.)
ROTARIANS TO SEE
EXCERPTS FROM PLAY
Perry Rotarians will see ex-
cerpts from the newest Stage-
coach Community theatre
production “Thriller of the
Year” during a noon luncheon
Monday at the Cherokee Strip
Restaurant.
Darlene Roads, who is di-
rector of the production, will
head the program accompan-
ied by Mary Rymer and
Elizabeth Willems in pro-
viding a scene from the show.
there will be three stagings
at dinner theatre shows Feb.
25, 26 and 27 at the Elks
Lodge. Dinner will be served
at 6:30 p.m. each evening
with curtain time 7:30.
Tickets are $10 including both
dinner and the show.
Appearances were arrang-
ed by Fred Beers, co-chair-
man of February Rotary
programs.
Major Changes In
4-Day Stock Show
FIFTH GRADE BAND STUDENTS, directed by Sandy Hentges, are in practice for participation in spring contests and
the first one will be the Pawnee Parade events April 9 in Pawnee. This group of students represent drums and brass
sections of the fifth grade band. Included in this fifth band group are Drew Nelson, Jimmy Tabor, Bobby Bornt, Brent
Soulek, Adam Steele, Jennifer Lawrence, Matt Carothers, Phillip Forrest, Rusty Ellis, Ryan Parli, Tina Betchan, Man-
di Simon, Jeremy Dunn, Aimee Woods, Allison Nida, Dana Padilla, Gabe St. Clair, Travis Mashaney, Nathan Kiner,
Crystal Chilcoat, Stephanie Stanley, Karla Wilhite, Jason Taggart, Brad Dolezal and Mrs. Hentges, the director. (Staff
photo.) •
MEETING SET BY
TRI-CHAIRMEN
Chamber of Commerce re-
tail committee tri-chairmen
have scheduled a meeting for
8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the C-C
office.
This meeting will be a pre-
liminary for the full retail
committee meeting at 7:45
a.m. Feb. 23, also at the C-C
office. The tri-chairmen are
LuElla Davidson, Glenda Mit-
tasch and Vickie Malget.
Some major changes have been made for the coming
Noble county 4-H and FFA livestock fair which has been
extended from a three-day to four-day event set for March
7-10.
In addition, Noble county communities are in prepara-
tion for conducting their annual junior livestock shows be-
fore moving the animals later to Perry for exhibit at the
fairgrounds in the county show.
The first of the community shows has been set for Mon-
day, Feb. 15, at Red Rock’s new agriculture facility. There
will be a bean supper at 5:30 p.m. Monday followed by the
stock show at 7 p.m. Students will be on hand to take visi-
tors on tour of the new agriculture facility. Pigs and lambs
will be shown for judging and cattle will be on display for
exhibit only this year. Proceeds from the bean supper will
help pay premiums on Red Rock community animals go-
ing through the county show auction sale on the evening of
March 10.
Main part of the Perry community show will be March
6 at the livestock arena building at the fairgrounds here.
Billings community will have its junior show Feb. 27 with
Morrison planning its junior show March 5-6. Marland com-
munity’s show also will be March 5-6 just before the coun-
ty show.
The official program schedule in the county junior show
catalog states that at 8 a.m. Monday, March 7, and at 8 a.m.
Monday, March 8, “All exhibitors fill out entry claims in
office." The office is the office space at the livestock arena
building.
Stock show officials admit the catalog states all ex-
hibitors should fill out entry claims each day, but say that
it not what it means. The interpreted meaning is sheep ex-
hibitors should fill out the cards on March 7 and exhibitors
of beef cattle and swine should do it on March 8.
This is the first time the county junior livestock show
has ever been scheduled to run four days. Shows of the past
all have been three-day events.
On Monday, March 7, sheep will be received and entry
cards returned to the show arena building office. A ewe lead
event will begin at 5 p.m. March 7 followed by judging of
these animals at 6 p.m. The sheep show will conclude Mon-
day’s program for March 7.
On Tuesday, March 8, beef and swine will be weighed
and put in place for exhibit. Barrows and gilts will be judged
at 6 p.m. on March 8. This is the first time the county show
has scheduled judging of sheep and swine in the evening.
The cattle show will be held at 6 p.m. March 9 for the only
event set for that day. Cattle shows in the past have been
judged in the evening.
Schedule for Thursday, March 10, will begin at 8:30 a.m.
with a 4-H and FFA livestock judging contest at the
fairgrounds.
At 5 p.m. March 10, the Perry Chamber of Commerce
will sponsor an annual chuck wagon feed at the women’s
fair building for exhibitors and prospective premium buyers
at the show auction. This feed is an annual free event spon-
sored by the chamber.
Following the chuck wagon fee, there will be an awards
ceremony to recognize outstanding exhibitors at the show
and recognize young people for some excellent
performances.
The junior auction sale will be staged at 7 p.m. March
10 at the livestock arena building. In this event, people and
organizations will have an opportunity to bid and pay
premium money on animals to provide a boost to boys and
girls in programs of Future Farmers of America and 4-H
clubs.
Council To Consider
Raising Court Costs
The city council will consider raising municipal court
costs from $10 to $15 per case and by ordinance mandate
use of a child passenger system in a regular meeting at 7:30
p.m. Monday at City Hall.
State law permits $15 court costs for the type of court
system operated in Perry. However, the council must
authorize the increase for the additional charge to be made
in Perry. The proposed ordinance for restraints for small
children in automobiles is the same as state law, but can-
not now be prosecuted in city court. Jack E. Dorl, judge
of the municipal court, has made it known to city officials
he favors the two measures as proposed.
Another item on the agenda will be further considera-
tion and possible approval of a new comprehensive plan for
future development of Perry.
The council will act on a request that Mark Fisher be
authorized to attend water quality school control Feb. 16-18
at Del City. Fees for Fisher, a city employe, would be $80.
There will be new consideration of transferring $10,000 from
Perry oil and gas income account to the street department.
Also, money to pay airport bills will be transferred from
Perry improvement account. Oil revenue from the airport
supports Perry improvement fund.
Council members will talk about declaring some police
department radio equipment surplus so it may be sold.
Police currently are getting some new communications
equipment authorized for purchase several weeks ago by
the council.
In addition, the council will consider going into execu-
tive session to talk about a complaint of the environmental
protection agency alleging the city has violated some of toe
provisions of the federal toxic substance control act. The
EPA alleges the city as of July 27 had capacitors with PCB
equipment on 36 utility poles and in storage. Charles Bez-
dicek, city utility department manager, said there is no PCB
capacitors on city poles and that there have been none the
past few months. The EPA also alleges the city has not prop-
erly kept some records. The EPA has threatened a fine and
this could be appealed in litigation by the city.
SPECIAL EVENTS
GROUP ,TO MEET
Special events committee
co-chairmen of the Perry
Chamber of Commerce have
set their next meeting for 3
p.m. Tuesday at the chamber
office.
Jeff Denton and Leanna
Holt are the co-chairmen and
already have begun their
planning for the Cherokee
Strip celebration. Those in-
terested in serving as a com-
mittee member for Septem-
ber celebration events have
been invited to come to this
meeting.
SOCIAL SECURITY
MAN HERE WED.
A representative of the
social security administration
will be at the Chamber of
Commerce office Wednesday 1
afternoon beginning at 1:15 |
p.m. Wednesday.
He will be available to pro- 1
vide assistance and answer 1
questions for citizens. The •
representative usually is at
the office until 3:45 p.m.
Oklahomans Support
State Car Seat Law
An overwhelmingly large majority of
Oklahomans (94.6%) favor the state’s
new car seat law which requires children
ages 5 and under to be properly protected
in either a safety seat or seat belt or be
fined $25.
The statewide telephone survey of 1100
, licensed drivers was conducted for the
Oklahoma Highway Safety office by the
Oklahoma University Bureau of Govern-
ment Researchy during the past three
months. The survey results are being re-
leased in conjunction with “National
Child Passenger Safety Week” (Febru-
ary 7-13).
A similarly large number of Oklahoma
drivers responded positively when ask-
ed “Do you think that a child safety seat
law is effective in reducing deaths and
injuries of children in car accidents?” Of
the 1,100 persons surveyed, over 1,000
(92.2%) answered affirmatively. Some-
what fewer, but a majority (74%), also
support including older children under
the law.
“The OU survey indicates Oklahoma
motorists support strong occupant pro-
tection laws for their children. The chal-
lenge we all face is to convert that sup-
port, into action. Observation studies,
also conducted by OU, show less than
20% of the chUdren, ages 1 to 5 years, are
being properly secured in a child safety
seat or seat belt. Increased awareness
and strict enforcement will be the pri-
mary keys to saving the lives of our chil-
dren through occupant protection laws,"
said Jim Rodriguez, Governor Bellman's
highway safety representative.
During the last two years, 33 children
under age 6 lost their lives and thousands
more were injured, many of them ser-
iously, in automobile crashes in Okla-
homa. National crash studies show car
seat use reduces the probability of death
by more than 80% and injury by nearly
60% when children are properly restrain-
ed in automobiles.
on October 16,1987, a $25 fine became
effective in Oklahoma’s infant and child
safety seat law. Before that time, only
21% of Oklahoma’s children under age
six were observed riding properly buckl-
ed up in the car.
“Before the recently enacted fine, the
number of children riding in car seats or
seat belts in Oklahoma was among the
lowest of any state in the nation. We sin-
cerely hope that our next observation
survey will show that many, many more
of our young children will be better pro-
tected from injury and death,"
Rodriguez said.
The Highway Safety Office has a state-
wide car seat use survey scheduled in the
Spring
Dear Abby To
Report On
Infidelity
The results of a recent sur-
vey conducted by Abigail Van
Buren (DEAR ABBY) of her
90 million readers in which
she asked “Have you ever
cheated on your mate?” will
be made public in three col-
umns scheduled to appear
February 22,23, and 24, said
Universal Press Syndicate
President John P. McMeel
today.
"We’ve never seen such an
overwhelming response to
VETERAN’S REP
HERE TUESDAY
Don Haden, service repre-
sentative of the Oklahoma de-
partment of veterans affairs,
will be in Perry Tuesday to
answer questions about
veterans benefits.
He will be available be-
tween 1:30 and 3 p.m. at the
DAV hall at 612 Flynn street
HOMEMAKERS
SET WORKSHOP
Standing chairmen and
members of committees serv-
We Support Governor Bellmon’s
‘State of Excellence’
one column,” said McMeel.
“Abby received over 210,000
responses and the letters are
still pouring in. I have a hunch
this isn’t the last word on it
either,” added McMeel, “as
I’ve seen the results and I
know more people will be
eager to tell her their stories,
too.”
What are the results that
McMeel refers to? “I’m sav-
ing the news for my col-
umns," said Van Buren, “but
I can give you a hint of what
I’ve learned — in spite of re-
cent headlines to the con-
trary, we are a far more
moral society that you would
expect”
One surprise that Van
Buren did not mind sharing
was tliat even though she had
specified the survey was
continued on pg. 8
HONORED AT THE ANNUAL VALENTINE PARTY at the Wheatheart Nutrition center
Friday were George Dolezal, seated right, and Minnie Bower, seated left, who were nam-
ed Valentine king and queen. They were escorted to their “thrones” by the center’s Mr.
and Mrs. Cupid, portrayed by Irene and Randy Dunham, standing behind the honorees.
Standing at left is Mrs. Lucille Long, a member of the council, who announced the honorees
and read a biography on each. (Staff photo.)
Nheartheart Center
Mames King, Queen
George Dolezal and Minnie their “thrones” by Mr. and sas and Missouri before retir-
Bower were named the 1988 Mrs. Cupid, portrayed by
ing the Noble county home- Valentine King and Queen Irene and Randy Dunham,
makers council will have a Friday at the Wheatheart They were given a decorated
workshop beginning atlp.m. Nutrition center
continued on pg. 8
ing in 1978 and moving back
to Perry. Mr. Bower died in
1985. Mrs. Bower has 13
“crown” and presented flow- grandchildren and 14 great-
The couple were escorted to ers donated by Byrd’s Floral, grandchildren. One son re-
Mrs. Lucille Long, a member sides in Oklahoma City; two
SUNDAY
religious services
St. Mark's Episcopal church — No 10 a.m. service.
St. Rosa of Lima Catholic church — Massas, 5:10 p.m. Saturday and
0 a.m. Sunday.
Christ Lutharan church — Morning worship, ♦ a.m. Sarmon, "Tha
Raal Thing."
Zion Lutharan church — Morning worship, 11 a.m. Sormon. "How
Is Your Heart?"
Church of Christ — Morning worship, 10 a.m.
Assembly of God church — Morning worship, 10:50 a.m.
Calvary Baptist church — Morning worship, 11 a.m.
First Baptist church — Morning worship, 10:41 a.m.
Grace Baptist church — Morning worship, 10:45 a.m.
Fl. st Christian church — Morning worship, 10:30 a.m. Sarmon, "To
See Or Not To See."
Lighthouse Christian center — Morning worship and Children's
Church, 10:15 a.m.
First United Methodist church — Morning worship, 10:50 a.m. Ser-
men, "The Light Still Shines."
First Presbyterian church — Morning worship. 10: JO a.m. Sermon.
"True Love."
Church of the Naiarene — Morning worship, 10:45 a.m.
Perry House of Prayer — Morning worship, 11 a.m.
Hillside Pentecostal Church of God — Morning worship, 10:45 a.m.
of the Wheatheart council, an- make their home in South
nounced the honorees and America and her daughter
read a brief biography of lives in Canada.
each. George Dolezal was born
Mrs. Minnie Viola Blake Feb. 2, 1901, in Perry. He
Bower was born in Missouri graduated from Perry high
on Jan. 28,1908. Her parents school where he played foot-
were Joseph and Edith Blake, ball. George was in the ab-
She is the fifth child of nine stract business with his father
children. She married Tip and brothers. He married
Bailey in Perry in 1926 and Margaret McCoy in 1923 in
they had four children: Jack, Perry. They have three sons:
Byron, Bonnie and Ray. Mr. George Junior, Jack and Jim
Bailey was in construction Dolezal. He has seven grand-
and the family lived in var- children and nine great-
lous places including foreign grandchildren. He retired
countries. Minnie and her from the abstract business in
children moved back to Per- 1973. In 1983, George became
ry in November, 1941. Minnie a widower. He keeps busy
worked for a local doctor and with his hobbies which in-
later worked at Forney s Milk elude gardening, fishing and
and Ice Cream store. In 1958, helping at the Nutrition
she married Perry Bower, center.
They lived in Texas, Arkan- continued on pg. 8
Partial
Holiday
On Monday
Monday will see a partial
shutdown of government in
Perry in observance of Pres-
idents Day.
The only businesses report-
ing they will close Monday
are both city banks.
Closing also will be some
other state and federal offices
including the post office. The
post office will dispatch mail
out of town from the deposit
box outside the building.
There will be no window serv-
ice or city or rural deliveries
on Monday.
Also closing will be most of-
fices in the courthouse. City
Hall will be open for business.
Other retail firms, private
offices and service businesses
will be open.
Weather
Temperatures for the 24-
hour period ending at 11 a.m.
Saturday.
12 N. 44 1 p.m. 50 2 p.m. 55
3 p.m. 55 4 p.m. 55 5 p.m. 54
6 p.m. 56 7 p.m. 48 8 p.m. 44
9p.m.36 10p.m.35 11 p.m.36
12 M. 35 1 a.m. 35 2 a.m. 35
3 a.m. 34 4 a.m. 33 5 a.m. 33
6 a.m. 33 7 a.m. 33 8 a.m. 33
9a.m.40 10a.m.48 11 a.m. 50
Forecast
Mild temperatures through
Saturday with lows in the 30s
by Sunday morning. Sunday
high temperature reading
around 58 and turning cooler
Sunday afternoon with 20 per-
cent chance of rain. Temper-
atures in the middle 20s Sun-
day night. 4
Temperatures for the 24
hour period ending at 11 a.m.
Saturday were: High 56, low
33. Temperatures for the
24-hour period ending at 11
a.m. a year ago: High 68, low
40.
HOSPITAL NOTES
Perry Memorial
Admitted Friday for medi-
cal treatment: Maude New-
som, 1118 Delaware street;
Leigha Layton, 702 Second
street; Harold S. Chesnutt,
118 Birch street; Cheryl
Sanders, Glencoe; and Linda
Wilson, 1708 Primrose.
Chaseton David Seagroves,
315 Kaw street, dismissed
Friday.
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