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"If You Would Avoid Criticism, Say Nothing, Do Nothing and Be Nothing" Volume 107 Number 179 1 Section Pages 8
ESTHER CLARK AND BRENT BOLAY are pictured with 'Jonathan,' a 1956 Chevrolet Bel-Air, in
which Mrs. Clark, the 2000 Cherokee Strip Parade Marshal, will be riding with Bolay as her chauffeur.
The vehicle, now owned by Bill Gengler, was once owned by Mrs. Clark. "It will be a pleasure to ride in
Jonathan once again," said Mrs. Clark "1 named it Jonathan because it was such a dignified and respectable
looking car." (Staff photo.)
Window displays, class reunions,
'Lil Settlers Land run, bleacher
seating all part of weekend events
Esther Clark, 100, to serve
as parade marshal for the
2000 Cherokee Strip parade
Esther Clark, who turned 100-years-old on July 23, Bolay, her step grandson-in-law, and a member of
2000, has been selected to be the parade marshal for the Chamber of Commerce board of directors,
the 2000 Millennium Memories Cherokee Strip This year’s celebration marks the 197th anniversary
Celebration parade at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, of the 1893 land run when the Cherokee Outlet
"Since Mrs. Clark is 100-years-old, the committee was opened by the U. S. Government to non-Indian
thought it would be appropriate to ask her to be the settlement.
parade marshal for the millennium year parade.," The parade marshal is the daughter of prominent
said Penny Murrow, executive director of the Perry early day Noble County residents. She was born July
Chamber of Commerce. 23, 1900, in Blairstown, IA, and came to the Perry
Mrs. Clark will be riding in the parade in a 1956 area at the age of four with her parents, the late Henry
Chevrolet Bel-Air, a car she was once owned and H. Isham and his wife, Henrietta, who went by Etta
named "Jonathan." She attended Rose Hill School, north of Perry, and
"1 always have to have a name for everything I graduated with the Class of 1918 from Perry High
own," said Mrs. Clark. This car looked so dignified School.
and respectable looking, and I thought the name She taught school at Pioneer School, located
Jonathan fit it." southeast of Perry, in 1918, then at Willow Creek
The car was purchased new by John Spillman, school in the Otoe-Missouria Indian reservation in
father of J. D. Spillman. It was then purchased by the Red Rock area.
Ernest Clark whom Esther married. "It will be a plea- She left Perry at the age of 21, then returned to
sure to ride in it again," said Mrs. Clark, who gave Oklahoma in 1969, and has been a resident of Perry-
up her driver's license at the age of 89, in 1989. since.
"When I went to the grocery store and someone had Her father was sheriff of Noble County in the 1930s
to come out and help be get out of the parking space, and built the home at 816 Locust Street. The Isham
1 knew it was time to give them up," said Mrs. Clark, home is now occupied by Jim and Linda Franklin.
"So 1 called my step-son. Harlan, and told him the "1 feel honored," said Mrs. Clark. "It was all so
car was his. He left it in my garage for about a unexpected. I didn't ask for any of it, but is sounds
year, then took it out and drove it downtown. Bill like a good way for me to see Perry. I'll see more of
Gengler saw it, asked him how much he'd take for Perry than I've seen in a few months."
it, Harlan told him and he bought it." Gengler Bolay said her first response was that -"someone
continues to own the vehicle, but occasionally loans more deserving should have been asked."
it so Mrs. Clark's family can take her for a ride in it. "It will be pleasure to ride in Jonathan again," said
Driving Mrs. Clark in the parade will be Brent Mrs. Clark.
News
New bricks
in the window of Kelleys Dress Joan Ackerman and Elfrieda
Shop on the south side of the Wagner.
laid in
Centennial
square., The club is also entering a float
The display is in participation of in the Cherokee Stirp parade with
the 2000 Millennium Memories . neroxee snip parade win
Cherokee Strip Celebration and is members dressed in fashions of the
designed to bring back many century.
memories of times past. Serving on the float committee
The LTAC, in its 106th year, was are Gloria Maine. Robin Andrew
organized in October of 1894 and Dixie Johnson, Dian McGuarand
has been active since that time. Carol Steichen.
Serving on the window display
committee are Anna Lou Randall,
Plaza
Bleacher Seating
Bleacher seating will be
available free of charge this year , . • J :
on the south side of the square West Country tO provide music
Bleachers will be across the 1
street from the south end of the for 2000 Celebration street dance
courthouse drive at the intersec- 10A 0
tion of Cedar and Gene Taylor "West Country" will be the band Becky Custer, Hugo.
Streets, by City Hall. providing the music for the 2000 Music will include country
"In the past" there has been a Millennium Memories Cherokee swing, country and western songs
charge for this seating," said Penny Strip Celebration dance. and fiddle music.
Murrow, executive director of the The event will be held from 9 There will be no charge to attend
Perry Chamber of Commerce , p.m. Saturday until 1 a.m. Sunday the dance. The event is being made
"However, this year, the seating is on the north end of the courthouse possible by donations from
free andon a first come, first serve drive. business owners and merchants,
basis." The band is composed of Dub Jim Smith, a member of the
______Schieffer and Jim Dwelen, both of Chamber of Commerce board of
Stillwater; Ronnie Golliver, directors, is serving as chairman
Lucien; David Hemphling, Enid; of the street dance and made
Matt Keith, Weatherford; and arrangements for the band.
LTAC Window Display
The Ladies Tuesday Afternoon
Club has placed a heritage display
• CHAPTER siriin
Happy Birthday, September 13—Uncle Butch, We love
you the Laytons
Happy Birthday, September 14—Sheryl Mack, Love
Bryan & Bracden
Happy Birthday, September 14—Alvin Golay, Love
your family
Happy Birthday, September 14—Ashley Williams,
Love your family -
Happy Birthday, September 14—Grandpa Niles, Love
Sarah & Taylor
Happy Birthday, September 16—Kathi Williams, from
your friend _______________________
(continued on pg. 4)
JAPPENINGS
THREE ACCIDENTS
REPORTED
Three accidents were responded
to within the past few days by the
Perry Police Department
according to Richard Williams,
police dispatcher.
On Friday a two vehicle
accident occurred at Fifteenth
Street and Fir Avenue.
Monday two accidents were
reported.
• At 11:15 a.m. a hit and run
accident occurred in the 300
block of Seventh street.
At 11:38 a.m. a two vehicle
accident occurred at the
intersection of Sixth and Elm
streets.
As of press time no further
information was available from
the police department.
OHP ARRESTS TWO MEN,
JAILED IN NOBLE COUNTY
Oklahoma Highway Patrolman
Todd Hatchett arrested two men
wanted on kidnapping charges in
Murray County.
The arrests were made at 9:03
p.m. Monday according to infor-
(continued on pg. 4)
Tuesday, September 12
Windows 98 Basics, High School, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, September 13
Mixed Doubles Bowling League, starts bowling, 7 p.m..
Perry Lanes.
Thursday, September 14
King Pins League starts, 7 p.m., Perry Lanes.
Cherokee Strip Historical Society Board of Directors
meeting, 5:30 p.m., Cherokee Strip Museum.
Perry-Noble County Crime Stoppers board of directors
meeting, 7 p.m., Cherokee Strip Restaurant. .
Bandstand entertainment
schedule listed for the 2000
Cherokee Strip
The Entertainment schedule for the 2000 Millennium
Memories Cherokee Strip Celebration has been released by Karen
Niles, chairman.
The entertainment will be held at the bandstand in the Noble
County Courthouse Park
Following is the time schedule for each event:
Wes Stueve's Bar S Band
9-10 a.m.
10-10:30 a.m. .
10:30-11:45 a.m.
11:45 a.m-12:15 p.m.
12:15-12:30 p.m.
12:30-12:50 p.m.
12:50-1:20 p.m.
1:20-1:30 p.m.
1:30-1:45 p.m.
1:45-2:15 p.m.
2:15-2:30 p.m.
2:30-2:45 p.m.
2:45-3 p.m.
3-3:10 p.m
3:10-3:30 p.m.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
8-8:30 p.m.
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Kathy Newman, Ponca City
Parade
Perry-Tulsa Connection
(Rick Ferrell)
Introduce Queen Contestants
Cowboy Kids
Ashley Alexander Family
Perry High School cheerleaders
Morrison Babycats
Jera Dunn
Harold & H.O. Hodge
Hailey Lumbers
Kathy Newman
Drawing for smoker to be given
away by Perry Band Boosters
Lanny Porter
The Haldens
(Gospel Music Band)
Gregg Martinez
(International recording artist)
"West Country" —Street dance
Friday, September 15
Main Street Business Appreciation "Cookie Day" at
Ruble Vance Chevrolet.
Windows 98 Basics, High School, 7 p.m.
GED Classes, 6-9 p.m., Joan Breshears, Room 209
PHS.
Masonic Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m., 302 N. 25th.
Tuesday, September 19
Windows 98 Basics, High School, 7 p.m.
Friday, September 22
Main Street Business Appreciation "Cookie Day" at
Holt Insurance.
Monday, September 25
Noble County Diabetes Support Group, 7 p.m, First
Christian Church, use north door.
Tuesday, September 26
Windows 98 Basics, High School, 7 p.m.
Friday, September 29
Main Street Business Appreciation "Cookie Day" at
Kumback Lunch.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of
death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me..."—Psalm
23:4. Father thank You that You are always with us, in
and through every situation. Amen.
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