The Perry Daily Journal (Perry, Okla.), Vol. 103, No. 3, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 15, 1996 Page: 1 of 12
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The
Say Nothing, Do Nothing and Be Nothing"
lily Journa
By FRED G. BEERS
City council members are toying with the idea of con-
verting traffic lights on the west side of the square to blink red
for motorists coming from all four directions. Thus they will
match the traffic lights on the east side of the square which
have been blinking red for several weeks. We are told that the
problem with the east side lights is a faulty timing mechanism.
So, rather than fix the lights on the east side, our city fathers
may choose to disable the west side lights in the name of uni-
formity. The council plans to study the situation and confer
with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation before
deciding what to do.
Traffic lights on the square have been controversial
since they were installed around 40 years ago. Before that,
stop signs were used to halt all traffic entering the square, but
there was nothing to control the flow of vehicles as they moved
around the square. If you wanted to turn right or left, you wait-
ed for a break in through traffic and took your chances. Pedes-
trians literally placed their lives on the line when they crossed
the street, hoping cars, trucks and other vehicles would yield
to them.
103rd Year — No. 3
Thursday, Feb. 15, 1996
AP) Means Associated Press
Perry, Oklahoma
25 Cents
Traffic lights may not be the ideal solution, but to me they
make more sense than anything else we’ve tried. Stop signs
and blinking red lights are not a deterrent to many motorists.
Their motto is "no cop, no stop," meaning they will not obey
the signal if a police officer is not in sight. We've all seen ex-
amples of scofflaw drivers who barely slow down as they pass
through stop signs or yield signs in the residential area.
They are probably the same ones who make U-turns in the
middle of the block around the square despite signs which say
the practice is forbidden.
Monday's Huge Fire
Found To Be Larger
Than First Believed
Some detailed surveying by had 240 acres involved in the
Fire Chief David Hatfield and fire.
landowners showed Wednes- The survey also showed
day burned-over acreages in Bill Failing lost a bull, a calf
Monday's huge fire were and 2,000 Christmas trees
much larger than at first be- growing in a field.
lieved. Authorities are continuing
Chief Hatfield said 2,391 to believe the main fire was
burned over acres had been started from a hot tire on an
taken and there were a few automobile south of Red
more not tabulated to push the Rock on the Red Rock road,
total to at least 2,400 acres, he The tire had become flat and
said. then generated heat as the au-
The survey showed 740 tomobile continued moving,
acres were burned over on In all, 11 property owners
property of Bill Gengler. had land involved in the fire
Aubrey Zaloudek had 360 that burned Monday after-
acres of grass involved in the noon mostly in areas to the
fire. Several landowners north of Perry.
Pedestrians may be the real victims if uncontrolled vehi-
cle traffic is legalized downtown. You have to be pretty brave
to try crossing the street when you don't know what that on-
coming vehicle is going to do. If the traffic lights are work-
ing, everybody knows who is supposed to move and who is
supposed to wait his/her turn. Shoppers and others on foot
downtown will be crossing streets at their peril if vehicles are
, not controlled.
So, I hope the council's proposed study of the situation will
take into account the plight of harried pedestrians and the un-
certainty of many drivers when they approach an intersection
where traffic is controlled only by a blinking red light.
If we're going to use that system, let's take down the no U-
tum signs around the square and remove the "yield" signs in
. the residential area. Since many now ignore those regulations,
• let's remove the ban and see how chaotic it can be. No system
will work unless all of us obey the law. Any other thoughts on
the subject?
EXCHANGE BANK AND TRUST CO. have named key officers following the annual stockholders meeting Tues-
day. From left are Bob McDaniel, president and chief executive officer; Norma Jerome, vice president; George W. Hall,
chairman of the board; Lori Pierce, assistant vice president and investment officer; and Dwight Hamann, executive vice
president and senior loan officer. (Staff photo.)
Bob McDaniel Named CEO Of
The Exchange Bank & Trust
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Bob McDaniel has been named president and chief exec- sistant vice president and investment officer; Deah Sheets, au-
utive officer of Exchange Bank & Trust Co. to succeed George ditor, Ann Gottschalk, cashier, and Norma Hughes, Jill Hausen
W. Hall, who remains chairman of the bank's board of direc-
sistant vice president and investment officer; Deah Sheets, au-
tors
and Guyla Workman, assistant cashiers.
No Trouble Occurs
At Bill's Corner
Some ill feelings apparent- according to a tip given sher-
ly exist among Perry vo-tech iffs officers.
students vs. some of Stillwa- Sheriff’s officers received a
Board members remain the same. Directors are Kenneth
Announcement of McDaniel's promotion was made at the Coldiron,chairman emeritus; John D.Nida, farmer stockman;
annual stockholders meeting held Tuesday afternoon at the 'Jack Dolezal, abstracter; William L. Gengler, farmer-stock-
bank. ‘ man; Robert L. Kasper, attorney-at-law; Robert L. Stringer,
The stockholders meeting was followed by a session of engineer; George Albright, Charles Machine Works; Charles
the board of directors. Hall, Oklahoma Bankers Association; and George Hall,
Other officers renamed or promoted include Dwight McDaniel and Hamann.
Hamann, executive vice president and senior loan officer; Nor- Total liabilities and capital of the bank are $80,011,826.22.
ma F. Jerome, vice president, loan officer and compliance of- The 100th anniversary of the bank, established in 1896, will
ficer; Ann Pollman, assistant vice president; Lori Pierce, as- be celebrated at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Mrs. Bartlett Grand
Prize Winner in 1996
Valentine Promotion
Juanita Bartlett, Virginia Braum's - Black Forest &
Hampton and Brittney Gott- Strawberry Shortcake Sun-
fried were the three top win- daes; and Wise Buick - Oil &
ners Wednesday afternoon in Filter Change.
the drawings for prizes in the Individual Prizes
annual Valentine contest 1st, Jean Vasek, Perry One
sponsoredby the Chamber of Hour Photo - Photo Pro-
Commerce. cessing & One Roll of 24
The drawings were held at Film; and Daylight Donuts -
the chamber office. Mrs. Coffee & Donuts.
Bartlett was the grand prize 2nd, Michelle Zinck. Old
winner of 10 items. Mrs. South - $5 Gift Certificate;
Hampton was first runner up and Maytag Laundry -10 lbs.
to become the winner of six Laundry Washed, Dried &
prizes and Ms. Gottfried was Folded.
second runner up to also 3rd, Ken Wade, YMCA -
win six prizes. The drawings Swim Shirt ($10 Value);
included selection of 20 oth- and Exchange Bank - $50
er winners of two and three Savings Bond.
prizes. 4th, Ilene Branen, Kum-
The prizes were given by back-$10Gift Certificate;
business and professional and Perry Lumber - $20
people. Contest winners Gift Certificate.
will pick up their prizes at the Sth, Ken Alstrom, Perry
place of business of the con- Lanes - Bowling Equipment
tributor. ($30 Value); and Pizza Hut -
ter, Morrison and Red Rock,
Question
669 To Be
| Debated
tip that as many as 35 students
planned to gather at Bill's
Comer, 12 miles east of Per-
ry, Tuesday evening to possi-
bly do battle.
Officers did visit Bill's Cor-
ner area Tuesday evening for
a look around, but there was
no gathering of students and
Larry Fry, superintendent no trouble developed.
of Perry schools, and an Ok- Exactly why there may be
lahoma City attorney serving some disagreement among
the Oklahoma Farm Bu- students has not been deter-
reau, will debate state ques- mined.
tion 669 at a public meeting
beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, I ICA 7
Feb. 20, at.the women's fair Wo ■
building. LEcsarau
Fry will speak in opposition IIgnway
to the question while Richard .
Herron, Farm Bureau legal Project Is
counsel, will speak in favor •
of the question. State question | Inderway
669 would limit increases in Se ACA "‘€
ad valorem taxes without a
vote of the people. March 12
is election date for the ques-
Exchange Bank & Trust Co.
Observes 100th Anniversary
At Reception This Sunday
The 100th anniversary of operations in Perry by the Ex- of photographs and video recordings to preserve the history
change Bank & Trust Co. will be observed with an open re- of the 100th anniversary event.
ception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the bank building at Sixth Each visitor to the open house will get a free brochure in
and Delaware streets. % hunter green. The brochure offers general information and
A visit by Miss America, Shawntel Smith, a presenta- presents a history of the bank with photographs.
tion from Gov. Frank Keating and valuable gifts will be a part The actual 100th anniversary of the Exchange Bank is Feb.
of the activities of the afternoon. T 20,1996. Hall said Sunday, Feb. 18, has been chosen as cel-
Plans for the arrangements were announced Thursday by ebration day because it is felt more people could attend on a
George W. Hall, chairman of the board of directors of Ex- Sunday.
change Bank & Trust Co. ‘
Although the open house is set for 2p.m. to 4 p.m. Sun- . .
day, Miss America has notified bank officials she will only be Friday To
The meeting is open to the highway at the Sa Fork
public. Those attending will river near the Noble-Kay
have the opportunity to ask county line.
questions of either or both The project is due com-
pletion in the fall of this year.
P The work includes con-
struction of a new Salt Fork
Brian Moore river bridge and two miles of
. grade, drainage andsurfacing
Continues on US177.
- . X This project has been de-
Improvement signed for better safety and to
Brian Moore Perry college prevent major flood damage
student, continues to show .ncceniontaAT uE
some improvement at Mercy in the past.
hospital at Oklahoma City. Jensen Construction Co. of
He received major injuries Tulsa is general contractor.
earlier this year in a traffic ac-
cident. He underwent surgery
earlier this week and has been
progressing since.
Moore is a patient of Mer-
cy hospital and not at Pres-
byterian hospital as listed
Wednesday.
Well underway in extreme able to be present from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday. The first 600 peo- 3
northern Noble county is a ple coming to the bank Sunday afternoon will be given an au- Dagiefer For Flentinne
state road project on US177 tographed picture of Miss America. NTS €CT ■ UI vU IIUI IO
"This is a public open house so we hope everyone can
attend," Hall said. Friday is the last day for ty election board office.
Commemorative coins of the 100th anniversary of the voter registration for the On March 12, Noblecoun-
bank's establishment in Perry will be made available through March 12 elections, accord- ty and state voters will bal-
a registration plan. As people arrive at the open house, they ingto a reminder from Helen lot in the presidential preter-
will be invited to register. This will be their sign-up for an au- Webb, chief clerk in the coun- ential primary and for state
thentic gold plated commemorative coin about the size of a question 669.
silver dollar. On one side of the coin will be a picture of the ------------------------------- I hose who are not regis-
present bank with the figures 1996. On the other side will be tered and want to be signed
a picture of the first Exchange Bank and the figures of 1896. Weather as a voter or feel they need to
The coins will not be handed visitors Sunday as they reg- ----------------------- check about their registration
ister. Hall explained a gift of one of these valuable coins will Temperatures for the may contact the e lection
be limited to one per household. The registrations will be 24-hour period ending at 11 board office for details. In-
checked. Then in about 10 days the coins will be available free Thursday. quiries may be made at the of-
at the bank or may be mailed in some cases. Later on after the 12 N 69 1 P m70 2 P m 80 fice on the first floor of the
open house anniversary, these coins will be available for pur- 3 p.m. 77 4 P'm' 76 5 P m 72 courthouse or can be made by
chase at the bank for $10.95 each. pm.66 Sp.m.6 telephone, 336-3527.
Larry Ferguson, state representative for district 35 that in- 12M.48 12m. 44 22m. 42
eludes Noble county, will be on hand for a presentation mark- 3 a.m. 38 4a.m. 36 5 a.m. 35
ing the 100th anniversary of the bank. He is scheduled to pre- 6a.m.34 7 a.m.36 8 a.m. 40
sent a proclamation honoring the bank for 100 years in busi- 9a.m. 44 10a.m. 48 11 a.m. 50
The following listings are One Large Pizza.
the winners, donors and 6th, Pepper Cronin, Qual-
prizes: ity Cleaners - $13 Gift Cer-
GRAND PRIZE, Juanita tificate; A Cut Above-$15 in
Bartlett, Apple Market - Gi- Products.
ant Valentine Heart; Kel- 7th, George Wagner,
ley’s - Lingerie Set or $25 Gift Shady Lady - One Pie; and
Certificate; Metro 25 - Oil Perry Daily Journal - Six
Change and Lube; Farmer's Month Subscription.
Co-Op -10 Gallons of Gas; 8th, Lyle Jerome, Pizza
Green Valley - $20 Perry Hut - One Large Pizza; and
Bucks; Tawnda's Barber Green Valley - $20 Perry
Shop - $22.50 in Paul Bucks.
Mitchell Products; Kenneth 9th, Terrie Malget, Green
Peckham - One Massage; Vallev - $20 Perry Bucks; Zip
Perry Floral - One Dozen Red Trip -Sub Sandwich & Medi-
Roses; and KVCS Radio - um Drink; and Ragsdale -
AM/FM Walkman Radio. Doormat.
1ST RUNNER UP, Vir- 10th, Pam Dvorak, IJR-
ginia Hampton, Thorn's - Crystal Rose Bowl & Stand;
Valentine Arrangement; Fos- Perry Nursing Home - $20
ter’s- Stephanies Chocolates; Perry Bucks; and Sonic -
Chris' - Bottle of Cologne; Burger, Fries & Medium
Perry Nursing Home - $20 Drink
Perry Bucks; Ruble-Vance 11th, Nyree Atkinson, Per-
Chevrolet - Oil Change; and ry Nursing Home - $20 Per-
The Wash House - One Car ry Bucks; Fat Tuesdays - One
Wash with Vacuum, n . Sandwich; and Kenneth
2ND RUNNER UP, Bnt- Peckham - One Massage.
tney Gottfried, Stillwater 12th, Shelynn Kelly, Ken-
Mill - Montana Smith Heart i neth Peckham - One Mas-
Belt Buckle; Mc. Cs- Regu- sage; Edward D. Jones -Two
lar Car Wash; Nel’s - $20 Gift Gold Rimmed Coffee Mugs;
Certificate; First Bank &
Trust - $25 Perry Bucks; (continued on pg. 8)
Weather
Hospital Notes
Say
Something Good
About
Perry Today!
Today's Prayer
Heavenly Father, Bless these United States of
America. Remind us that freedom without responsi-
bility is impossible, morality without spiritual val-
ues is improbable, and turmoil, for a nation that re-
jects you. is inevitable. In Jesus' name, amen.
ness in Perry from Gov. Frank Keating. Forecast Perry Memorial
Background music will be played at the open house through Today, partly sunny. Admitted Wednesda w
the two hours of activities. Performing will be the Alexanders, Highs in the upper 40s to piste pans 1712 M
Ashley, Beverly and Richie. . upper 50s. Tonight, partly owlane and Pearl Shelton, ,
The bank's birthday party will include ice cream, cake and cloudy. Lows from the up- 230 Elm Street ’|
punch. The refreshments will be served by bank employees, per teens to upper 20s. D: sics warsday. 1
An ice sculpture, a replica of the bank's logo, will be on Extended Forecast: Fri- ano Ral Orlando ■
display at the open house. The featured sculpture will be ap- day, sunny. Highs from .. . simner 4
proximately three foot by four foot in size. It currently is in the lower 30s to lower 40s. n . % DRAWINGS WERE HELD WEDNESDAY in the
Oklahoma City and will be brought to Perry Saturday. A Shep- Temperatures for the r Chamber office for the 1996 Valentine promotion. Names
ard C & C Ice Co. truck will be rented for use Saturday after 24-hour period ending at II Stillwater Medical Center were drawn from a hopper full of names of people in the
the sculpture has been brought to Perry. The sculpture will be a.m. Thursday were: High A daughter, weighing 7 community who registered for the event. Overseeing the
kept Saturday night in the Shepard truck and put on display 80, low 34. Temperatures pounds, 4 ounces, was born drawing were from left, Kelley Kueck and Carol McPeek.
Sunday. Jim Franklin has been artist for the coins and other for the 24-hour period end- a t 7:08 p. m. Monday, to tri-chairmen of the promotion with Dana Holden, not pic-
work preparing for the bank’s celebration Sunday. • ing at 11 a.m. a year ago: Randy and Cindy Jones, Or- tured, and Cheryle Leach, chamber executive director. Names
Hall said the afternoon also will include taking a number High 36, low 25. lando. , of 23 winners were drawn. (Staff photo.)
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