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Historical Page 6 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Friday, July 19, 2019 It worked out. Elk City bers from across the United The Elk City Daily News is not as close to the I-40 States gathered Friday, June July 2009 bypass as most of our sister 24, at the Elk City park communities of comparable pavilion for their annual School Board Eyes size and that is especially reunion. They continued the Funds, Supply Contracts, true of Clinton and Weath- festivities at the Elk City Drug Tests erford. Civic Center with a feast By Matt Meason In order to draw potential and visitation on Satur- Staff Writer business and tourist traffic day, June 25, where many Elk City Board of Educa- into into the city, especially memories were shared. tion met Monday night with at the interchange, it seems Fish children attending a full table of issues. imperative that the lighting were: John and Bea Fish, The board started the be accomplished. Tecumseh; Ira and Jewell discussion with a brief re- Tourisms a multi-million Fish, Hobbs, NM; Doro- cap of the funds that were dollar industry to this area thy Boulware, Huntington transferred as required by and Elk City has long en- Beach, CA; Esther and the last June 30 deadline. joyed a portion of the take. Rod Harrel, Tulsa: Martha Maintenance on the The coming of the I-40 and Andrew Jenkins, Mary Middle School and Jr. High bypass has been distressing Birdwell and Ruth Howard, continues to advance with those who have investments all of the Elk City. Also 736 lockers renovated with in motels, service stations Pearl Fish, Oklahoma City. all new locks and paint and and restaurants. Other relatives and friends were finished up last Friday. One of the ways to make there were: Everett and La- The summer work con- 2009 NURSE STATION - Shown here is the Nursing Center and infor- this situation as satisfactory vada Fish, Blanchard; Mark tinues on the Susan Pow- mation area - one of the many greeting places throught the new Great as possible is to make it as and Irlene Griffin, Sapulpa; ell Auditorium, as well. Plains Regional Medical Center for visitors and families. A dedication easy as possible for visitors Carl and Robby Fish, Farm- The back walls have been ceremony will be held July 10 at 1 p.m. in the new lobby area. For more to the area to find Elk City’s ington, NM; IW. and Shir- painted, the stage scrubbed photos and information about the new GPRMC look for the special edi- Interchanges and come into ley Fish, Meeker; Laconia and redone, and new stage tion inside today’s paper. (Staff photo by Matt Meason) the community. Anderson, Fountain Val- curtains are scheduled to be The city of Elk City has ley, CA; Evelyn Lockhart, installed soon. contacted the State High- Tulsa; Ken Fish and family, Superintendent Galeard way Department about the Loveland, CO; Geneva Fish Roper went over the an- Stories are typed as they appear including typos. possibility of state-federal and Patsy Varnell, both of nual Encumbrance Resolu- participation in lighting. Sayre; and Roxie Broyles, tion for 2009-2010 during A study and survey is Amarillo, TX. Monday’s meeting. The likely to be run to test the Others were Ardis Fish, resolution says, “The Board Parman, Macellus Preibe, feasibility and the possibil- Cloves, NM; Dorthy Van of Education of Beckham 100 years ago Eugene Rylant, Orion Stan- MASTER T/SGT. WAR- ity that assistance in lighting Gundy, Wellston; Ken and County District 1006 autho- July 1919 difer, Adrain Wolfe, Birgil REN K. KINCAID has can come. Kay Hunt, Wichita Falls, rizes Galeard Roper, Super- Elk City News-Democrat Hill, Chester Barid, Ruskin been in Elk City the past Several years ago local TX; Billy and Dixie Huston, intendent of Schools, or his Shaw, W. A. King, George two days visiting his tax payers voted $28,000 also Larry Joe Powell, all designee, to encumber funds CHURCH WELCOMES Bullock, Claude Rylant, mother, Mrs. Edith Kincaid, in bonds for lighting the of Seminole, TX; Richard, as budgeted in the 209-2010 OUR SOLDIER BOYS Louis McReynolds, Elmer M.T. sgt Kincaid is sta interchanges. This money Jeanie and Voyn Powell, board approved budget as It was a beautiful scene Monson, Carl Leverett, tioned at Page field. Parris will provide a portion of the Fritch, TX; Allan, Tammie, per funds set up for the to look in the Baptist church Homer Vinson. Island, S. C. where he is in money but nowhere near all Jessica and Tanner Carlisle, fiscal year ending June 30, charge of all ground and air of it. Amarillo, TX. 2010, Encumbrances made on Sunday night, with the 75 years ago crewman on a squadron of Also, Russ Read and girls, shall be approved or disap- large city flag at the back- ground the service flag, The Elk City Daily News B-25 Bombers. He enlisted EIk City Pupils Tour Air Champaign, ILL; Jessica proved at each subsequent flags everywhere, also July 1944 in Marine Aviation in 1937 Base Robinson, Barbara and Joey board meeting.” lovely flowers. A picture and since 1941 has served An artistic computer, sev- Titus, Dorthy Kyker, and In other words, according should have been taken County Election Board as instructor in marine eral air controllers and an Opal and Jesse Frame, all to Roper “It lets us go ahead Releases Official Figures Aviation schools on both educated sentry dog named of Oklahoma City; Wesley and issue a purchase order of the scene to be kept in Final official election east and west coasts. Vixen have helped motivate Fish, Clovis, NM; Robby and do business on a day to memory of one of the most returns as certified to by the a group of young people and Betty Robinson, Marys- day basis.” beautiful services connected Beckham County election PVT. AND MRS. THUR- toward better careers. The ville, CA; Lavada Hooper, Sue Wallin, Director of with our soldier boys. Rev. Bowles had arranged board. Comprised of G. W. MAN DOSHIER arrived in machine, the men and the Phoenix, AZ; T.D. and Iva Child Nutrition submitted a a “Welcome Home” for Stickel, chairman, and W. Elk City, Wednesday, from sentry dog were part of an Richardson, Erick, Kenny list of recommendations of G. Smith and J. H. Bone- Camp Croft, S.C. to spen 15 educationally oriented base Powell, Seminole, TX; food and supply providers the boys who had been in brake, members, July 12, day furlough with relatives tour provided students of Don and Carlene Morgan, for the board to approve. the service. The house was 1944, disclose the follow- and friends. Pvt. Doshier Elk City’s migrant agricul- Temple; Chris and Stacy crowded, everyone waiting ture workers program last Kunkler and girls, Owas- ing: will return to another Camp to honor our boys. For the United State in N. Carolina and Mrs. week. so; Rhonda, Ashlee and The Elk City News Lovely music was fur- Senate: Thomas 870: Berry Doshier will remain here. Purpose of the field trip to Jamison Griffin, Littlefield, July 2018 nished by the orchestra, 760: Disney 690 and Fraker Clinton-Sherman Air Force TX. with Miss Hero Robinson, 63.For Seventh District A/C JAMES GORDON, Base was to expose children And Vonda and Don- Taking flight leader. H. C. Powell made Congress Wickersham KEITH, and his father, Dr of migrant farm workers to navin Higgins, Gordenville, Elk City resident and the welcome address which 1,320: Shadid 1.128 and W.W. Keith were in Elk challenging careers outside TX; Ralph and Kay Meeks, business owner Jeff Jack- we give elsewhere. Rev. Willis 395. For Corporation City, Wednesday visiting agriculture, said Verneel Locust Grove; Tom and son took to the skies July Bowles paid great tribute Commissioner Weems 789 with friends. Dr. and Mrs. Dykes, Elk City’s migrant Betty Roy, Talala; Debra 7, in his 1971 Cessna 150. to the boys who wore the and Walton 551. Keith, former residents workers education director. Gray and boys, Keller, TX; Watching this monumen- khakie in one of the great- For State Representative, of Elk City, now live at The youngsters watched Wesley and Cindel Fish, tal moment were his wife est of campaigns, and were Elk City District No. 2: Hobart and A.C. Keith., with wide-eyed interest Sayre; Chuck and Alberta Linda Jackson, Jacob Jack- one of the greatest victories Hathcoat 935; Crabtree 379 who has been in the Army as the Data Automation Gray, Elk City; Carletta, son and Certificated Flight of mankind was won. They and Estes 352. Corps since September is Branch, Burrows 263 com- Cody, and Katelyn Bates, Instructor (CFI) Dr. Ben had learned obedience, and For County Commis- stationed, at Maxwell Field, puter spewed forth ‘draw- Farmington, NM; Joan Wil- Locklear of Mangum. To he plead with them to obey sioner Hawkins 1,044 and Alabama. ing’ of Abraham Lincoln, son, Moore; C. L. and Marie commemorate this “once in the pleadings of the Great Davis 590. Linus and Snoopy at the Pratt, Jennings; Lorena and a lifetime” moment Lock- Commander. While they For Constable. Elk City: ACMM DARRELL. rate of 700 lines per minute. Larry Weaver, Littlefield, lear had the honor of cutting had fought to overcome Yarbrought 435 and Word HIERONY, MUS, stationed Smiles of approval gleamed TX; Laviona and Bob Neu- off Jeff's shirt tail. This evil forces of a nation, they S51; at Hutchinson, Ka., was in as the amiable machine hauser, Amarillo, TX; Oleta celebratory shirt tail signing each now had an individual On the Republican ticket. Elk City recently visting printed an individual draw- and Chester Noah, Leedey; is a pilot tradition. All new battle to fight, and he urged Ot Jen received 51 votes his parents., Mr. and Mrs. ing for each visitor as a Shirley Walker and Leon- pilots eagerly look forward them to enlist in the fight of for the U.S. Senate while F. L. Hieronnymus. 312 S. souvenir. ard Ely, both of Elk City, to this celebration. righteous, become men with Jay Bee Miller, Elk City Washington. At the next stop, Base and Sharon Arnold, Robert Jeff has proven himself ‘a purpose in life and have received 57 for Seventh Operations, the 20-member and Birginia Read, Den- capable for solo flight. their eyes on Christ. He District Congress, against J. troupe divided, ten of the in- nis Noah, Taressa, Monty Flying solo is necessary to gave a helpful address and Warren White’s 19. The Elk City Daily News quisitive youngsters climb- and Matt Walker, all of Elk gain the proficiency needed one that the young men will July 1969 ing the winding staircase to City. to obtain his private pi- ever remember. MEN IN ACTION the control tower to witness Others were Melynda and lot's license. Although Jeff At the close of his ad- Word has been received City Eyes By-Pass Light- air traffic controllers on Shawn Hutton and boys, progressed enough to earn dress, the service flag of the here that HARL D. MAN- ing the job while ten received Elk City; Tammy and Ken solo privileges, much work church was demobilized, by SUR, JR., has been promot- Not much more than one a briefing on the basics of Boyer and family, Elk City; remains to obtain his private Miss Alice Crabtree pinning ed form the rank of Capt. To year from now the Interstate weather station operations Rodney Fish and Dol- pilot license. beautiful white carnations that of Major. Major Man- 40 bypass around Elk City downstairs. lie Carr, Sid and Thelma Federal Aviation Admin- on each star, as the name sur, who has been in India and other western Oklaho- Siniard, Lois Fish, Raylyn istration, FAA, requires of the boys were called as for the past 9 months is now ma communities is due for 25 years ago Walker, all of Elk City; all pilots to have at least follow: Andy Bass, George serving in the Eurma-China completion and opening. The Elk City Daily News Dessie and Hack Webb, 20 hours solo flight and 20 Blackman, Glen Burnett, area as Flight Surgeon. He Tt is essential, we be- July 1994 Hammon; Carla Huddleston hours instructed flight to Robert Blair, Paul Gonley, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. lieve, that Elk City have its and family, Aurora, CO; apply for their pilots’ cer- George Davenport, Tom H. D. Mansur, former resi- south and east interchanges Annual Fish-Powell and Orville, Jo and Chelsea tificates. As Jeff continues Hughes, John Kelly, Roy dents of Elk City, who are lighted with whiteway Reunion Is Held Fish, Clinton. his training, he'll complete Leverett, Chelsey Middle- now making their home in extensions of the city street One hundred forty-five several additional task and ton, Ed Middleton, Ruperty Oklahoma City. lighting systems. Fish-Powell family mem- 10 years ago requirements.