It was a beautiful day for a foliage trip as 54 people boarded an Arrowhead Coach for a well-planned and fun trip. The bus, owned by Ed Cook, was certainly spacious and offered lots of extras. We left Dewar at 6:30 a.m. on November 1st and traveled east and North to Grove, OK. We spent about two hours at Har-Ber Village looking at the huge collection of things housed in this turn-of-the-century village on Grand Lake.

For the noon meal we returned to the city of Grove and enjoyed the smorgasbord at the Lakeside Restaurant. After lunch our trip continued over into Arkansas where the trees were the object of everyone’s attention.

From Springdale to Fayetteville and across the Boston Mountains there were constant exclamations of “Gorgeous! Beautiful! Oh, look there!”

We also made a stop at Durham, Arkansas at the Bluebirds being made by Ozark craftsmen.

Bill and Louise Williams were tour directors for this group and did a wonderful job of organizing and planning everything. It was done to perfection and the bus driver, Ed Cook, did an excellent job of getting us there and back safely.

The Young-In-Heart are senior members of the Dewar United Pentecostal Church and also among the group were those from the Dewar Baptist Church, the Morris United Pentecostal Church, Dewar Faith Assembly of God and Immanuel Baptist Church, Henryetta.

Those making the trip were: Louise and Bill Williams, Velma and Bob Britt, Rev. and Mrs. M. D. Deal, June and DeRoy Matthews, Ruby Contreras, Margaret and Johnny Hammack, Bobbye Milam, Virginia Green, Marie Durbin, Fern and John Crouch, Patsy and Bill Spurlock, Paulette Friend, Nema Madariage, Katherine Spurlock, Jude Bardin, Ann Cecrle, Irene Griffin, Elvena and George Depasse, Sandra Thompson, Viola Moore, Wanda Rush, Darlene Bowdler, Geraldine Mordecai, Audrey Maylen, Dorthy and Cecil Edmonds, Lucille Stephens, Dixie Henry, Judy Tabor, Charla Smith, Gene and Lida Bray, Verda Smith, Margaret and Wayne Wainwright, Frances Vaughn, Delbert and Virginia Matthews and Alma Whitaker.

OKMULGEE WOMEN PERFORMING

Marti Blackwood, Barbara Klaus and Sherry Wise, members of the Singing Churchwomen of Oklahoma, will be performing in the concert coming to the First Baptist Church of Okmulgee, November 20, at 7 p.m.

This choir is composed of over 300 women, from all over the state of Oklahoma, who have auditioned to sing with this premiere group. Because few churches have room for a group this size, they are divided into an east and west choir.

The east choir, 150 talented and trained women, will sing Christian music of all styles in as many as eight different parts.

Dennis Taylor, pastor of First Baptist Church, said, “Churches from all over the eastern half of Oklahoma will be coming to hear these women sing, because in the eight years they have been organized, people have come to love the music of the Singing Churchwomen.”

“This is a free concert and the community is cordially invited,” the pastor added, “and you may want to come early because seating and parking may be somewhat limited.”

50 YEARS AGO – 1972

WET, COLD MOVE

RITES INSIDE GYM

Nearly 200 persons slogged through rain and snow and braved the chilly temperature to pay tribute to a young Dewar soldier who lost his life a year ago in Vietnam.

The Mike Crawford scoreboard was brightly lit up in the high school gym, where the ceremony was transferred because of the weather, and American Legion and VFW members stood at attention holding flags of the United States and Oklahoma during the brief ceremony.

Outside, an H13 observation helicopter was in its place to honor, shrouded with canvas to keep out the damp weather.

Dale Rainey, Okmulgee attorney and former judge who helped obtain the helicopter, told the gathering, “Mike Crawford gave his full measure of devotion. He gave his life. It is appropriate that this country has given this fine and lasting monument to him.”

Lee Paden, an aide of Sen. Henry Bellmon who also helped obtain the copter, presented Dewar Superintendent of Schools Clell Henson with an American flag that has flown above the Capitol Building.

District Judge Kirk Woodliff, who served as master of ceremonies, said, “An occasion like this is a real important occasion. We came today in memory and dedication of one who has made a sacrifice.”

“This leaves us two responsibilities which are most important. The first one is that I, as an individual, be worthy of this sacrifice. To ignore this responsibility is sacrilegious,” he said.

“The second is to see that my country, my state, my community is such a country, a state, a community that one who has sacrificed may be proud of,” he said.

Spec. 4 Mike Crawford was flight engineer on a Chinook helicopter which went down November 26, 1971. His grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Burl Lairmore, live in Dewar.

UNIVERSITY WOMEN MEET

The Okmulgee Branch of AAUW met in the Beggs Housing Authority Activity room for the regular meeting. Efter Mrs. Doris Sitler gave a resume of the facilities, conditions under which they were obtained, and policies governing the usage of the apartments the members toured some of the center. There are groups of buildings in three areas in Beggs.

Mrs. Sitler, branch president, presided over the business session. A great Decisions study group is scheduled for the months of February and March of 1973.

A committee to choose a suitable meeting place was appointed with Mrs. Mim Cady as chairman and Mrs. Eldean Waugh and Mrs. Augie Ketchum as members. The regular meeting in December will be at the Holiday Inn at Henryetta with Mrs. Leila Shackelford, the fellowship chairman, in charge of the program. Hostesses will be: Mrs. Nancy Stiles, Mrs. Mim Cady and Mrs. June Sheperd.

Community problems were discussed by Mrs. Edna Schultz. She quoted from the Price Commission Fact Sheet for the year 1972. At the end of her discussion she quizzed the members on inflation.

According to C. Jackson Grayson, Jr., Chairman of the Price Commission, the chance of achieving a lasting economic cure depends on enough people being aware of the situation; on feeling a sense of responsibility; on thinking positively about our ability to influence our destinies; and on doing something. He challenges each citizen to help hold down prices by saying, “If it costs too much walk away. Don’t buy. Consume less. Demand quality.”

According to Mr. Grayson we are the victims of inflation because we are part of the cause of inflation. We demand more and more and are willing to pay for it. With all working together the battle of inflation can be won.

Mrs. Wanda Kirkwood of Beggs was a guest. Mrs. Cleora Keaton and Mrs. Sitler served refreshments to Henryetta members: Miss Kathryn Boerstle, Mrs. Olene Brown, Mrs. Cady and Mrs. Stiles; Okmulgee members: Mrs. Lois Barber, Mrs. Ailyea Bevens, Mrs. Hattie Foshee, Mrs. Augie Ketchum, Mrs. Schultz, Mrs. Jewel Sulivan, Mrs. Cathelene

CHRISTMAS

COMES EARLY FOR LOCAL SHOP

Mrs. Eva Belle Mabry, 101 West Clegern, has owned Katherine’s flower shop, 125 South Sixth, since she purchased it seven months ago from Mrs. Katherine Koch.

Mrs. Valentine Chaney has been operating the shop the last two months since Mrs. Mabry has been in ill health. The shop now is featuring coming Christmas plants and Christmas blankets for the cemetery. “Flowers for all occasions,” is the shop’s slogan.

100 YEARS AGO – 1922

JURY TRIALS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT HEARD

In the superior court, in the case of M. W. Waring vs. Earl Baker, etal, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, fixing the amount of judgement at $40.

In the case of Myrtle Jesson vs. Nathan Jesson, a decree of divorce was granted the plaintiff.

In the case of C. F. Bramble vs. T.J. Protho, a jury was secured and the evidence introduced by noon. It is being argued this afternoon.

In the case of the Fraternal Order of Eagles vs. H. S. Posten, etc. Al, the jury returned a verdict of $700 interest and costs in favor of the plaintiff.

ROBERTSON IS GIVEN CHANGE

Governor J. B. A. Robertson, under indictment in Okmulgee County on a charge of accepting a bribe for permitting the operation of a failed bank, was granted a change of venue this afternoon by District Judge Lucien B. Wright, of Supulpa.

County Attorney James Hepburn objected to the court passing on this matter, and after stating his objection left the courtroom. After a little time he returned and made the statement that he had just conversed with the state Supreme Court over the long distance phone, and a judge would be sent to Okmulgee next Wednesday to hear the motion for a change of venue.

Disregarding this statement from the county attorney, Judge Wright preceded with the matter, and designated Pontotoc County as the place where the trial should be held.

It was later admitted at the state capital that Judge Wright possesses proper jurisdiction, and this leaves the inference that the matter is settled in that respect.

SUIT FOR DIVORCE

Mattie Smith has filed a suit for divorce in the superior court, naming her husband, the defendant, as S.O. Smith, general manager of the General Insurance Company and also making party defendant the First National Bank of Henryetta. She alleges in her petition that she was married to the defendant, Smith at Paul’s Valley, February 8, 1921, and that he has been guilty of gross neglect of duty in that although he is drawing a salary of $360 per month, he has failed to provide for her support. She also charges him with infidelity. She asks that she be granted a divorce, allowing $150 per month alimony, reasonable attorney fees and that Smith, as general manager of the insurance company, be enjoined from drawing any money from the company and that the First National Bank be enjoined from paying out any money the defendant Smith may have in that bank until the termination of this suit.

RECEIVERS ARE NAMED FOR THE DEFUNCT BANK

OKMULGEE. Fowler Graham, president of the Citizens National Bank and D.M. Smith, president of the Central National Bank of Okmulgee, were today appointed receivers of the Bank of Commerce which closed its doors here November 3. The appointment was made after Judge John Norman, in district court, had sustained a demurrer by stock holders of the bank, against whom suit had been brought by the state, on their liabilities under the state banking act.

Judge Norman said in giving his decision: “I am firmly of the opinion that until the guaranty fund has discharged its obligations to the depositors of the failed bank, it is not entitled to any protection from the assets of the defunct institution. I am in no position to criticize the management of the state banking board because I don’t know anything about it, but in such times as these, it is no wonder that the fund is insolvent just as are many other kinds of business.”

GENEROUS SLICING

The Henryetta coal operators have cut the prices on coal at a time when such lowering rates will be most appreciated by those who means for buying is limited.

It is freely admitted in street talk that some of the new prices allow the operator no profit at all. This will help many people who need coal at this time, and will show conclusively that the operators are doing everything in their power to get back to a peace basis. It is expected, too, that the increase in orders will make it possible to employ the coal miners a greater number of working days.

C. OF C. DRIVE BRINGS FORTH GOOD RESULTS

In the matter of generating pep, the dinner given by the Chamber of Commerce last evening was a huge success. Perhaps fifty men were present and partook of the repast. The spirit of the membership drive was reflected in everything done and said.

Teams and more teams were given final assignments for the work in hand. The noon luncheon today brought a fair attendance in point of numbers, but a very spirited meeting resulted. Three committees had been at work during the forenoon and lugged in about three dozen new members. If the entire week of the drive shows a similar ratio, the membership of the chamber will be swelled wonderfully.

Everyone is urged to step to the music and President Earl Morgan is all smiles as well as is Secretary Eastin. The committees have as yet not found time to smile they will smile when they finish their job.

The plan to shale and oil that stretch of road between the end of Cummings Street pavement and the beginning of the paved county road was under consideration. The plans for doing this work at once have been matured, and the cost is not out of reach. This means briefly that the work will be done without delay.

The membership drive will go on for a week from this morning.