October 18, 2019 Issue, Page 5 of 10

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Community Friday, October 18, 2019 The Elk City News, EIk City, Oklahoma Page 5 Elk City Flu Clinic Gretchen Haltom of Ringwood does some stitching during the Quilting Friends Retreat Oct. 11 at the Clarion Inn in Elk City. The two-day event al- lowed people to share their interest in quilt- ing, buy supplies and, of course, showcase quilts for the public. Staff photo by Don Munsch. ) AW Gena Stamm of Elk City receives a flu shot during a free flu shot event at the Elk City Convention Center last week. Beckham County Health Department, along with the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Elk City participated in a state exercise on Oct. 9 while offering a flu clinic to the public at the convention center, according to the Beckham & Greer Kiwanis County Health Department.The exercise was designed for county health departments and the regional medical response system to test their ability to respond and provide mass immunizations in the event Third graders Will of a public health emergency such as an infectious disease outbreak, Lane and Kadence Officials said. Staff photo by Don Munsch Drake were named the first Kiwanis Stu- dents of the Month at ECHS senior Elk City Elementary. Photo provided by Elk places in fair City Elementary. Senior Raylee Tarrant placed first in class at the Tulsa State Fair with her large silk flo- ral arrangement. She competed against other 12th graders Hess, Mrs. A. L. Heibert, 100 years ago Rebekah Lodge Regular MRs. Fred Mutchler, MR. from across the state. This is her first year October 1919 Meeting Tuesday Evening and Mrs. E, Evans, MR. and Elk City News-Democrat to take Floral Design Rebekah Lodge met Mrs. W. E, Sleyester, MR. as an ag ed elective in regular meeting at the and Mrs. Fred Hamilton, class. Photo submitted Mrs. Sebe Thomas of 1.0.0.F Hall Tuesday and Cecil Stoddard. by Karie Dillinger. Texas, is visiting her many evening, NOble Grand, in friends here. charge of the business ses- 10 years ago sion. Mrs. George Musick who The Elk City Daily News Addditional plans were October 2009 has been soseriously ill, discussed for the Thanks- is better. The eastern Star giving entertainment remembered her with some Tuesday evening November Merritt News lovely flowers Tuesday. the 21st, for the Rebekahs, By Blanca Zamora Sweetwater students Odd-Fellows and their Greetings Elk City! This Bailey & Loftis have families. is the first report of another purchased the Pullman Cafe Plans were discussed for great school year at Mer- and will take possession the BOnd Drive by E. L. ritt. Recently, our kids have Friday morning. Redd, chairman. been getting back into the Mrs. Lily Shepherd, spe- swing of things after Fall Today ¢ Yo J. W. McMurtry was cial deputy President, made Break. We are barely into through here last Tuesday her official visit to the lodge the second nine weeks and returning to Cheyenne, from atrip to Oklahoma City. On and was introduced and so much has happened, and his return home he received welcomed. yet, more to occur. that is A program was given by word of the death of his comittee members, Miss Students who made it are: than | youngest sister in Illinois Raven Williamson, Amanda there is no Mildred Morrison, Mrs. Slife, Jennifer Wing, Nicho- and had returned here to Opal Smith, and Mrs. E. M. who s¥C take night train to atend the las Simons ,Taylor Shockey, funeral. Rogers which inlcuded the Armistice program, Tribute Naomi Leverett, Amber than| -Dr.s to those in Services of our Hensley, Mary Kate Brobst, Mrs. Henry Hawker and Melony Pryse, Samantha Coutnry, and Remember- daughter Miss Lucile, of Sharon, Okla., are guests of ing our Gold Star Mothers. Barnett, and Blanca Zamo- Other officers and members ra. With All-State auditions Mrs. Frank Warwick and present were: Mrs. Roscoe coming up on October 31st, Mrs. W. E. Allen and other Second-grader Ally Ausher made Cash Case won Perfect Atten- Green, Mrs. Elouise Dona- practice is still to be con- friends. They will stay until the Accelerated Reading 10 point dance and received a check from hoo, Mrs. Pete Green, Mrs. tinued with new notes and after Sunday. club. Photo submitted by Mallory the First Bank of Erick. Photo Sarah McNeal, Mrs. E. L. foreign languages to learn Shinault, Mrs. Margaret Henson. submitted by Mallory Henson. A large scorpion was and master. killed at the Story Theatre ; a SI SS \ SOD ibAS anil esl site on Tuesday. It was noticed by the draymen and 5 7™ = some think it was in the lumber. On Oct. 24, bring in your dressed-up human or best-dressed pet for a photo Miss Lucile Searcy left and receive a free three-month subscription*, from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.! yesterday for Norman and Miss Carmen Scott left last Unable to make it in? Send us a photo with a description to [email protected]! night for the same place, where both will enter the University. Look for your photo Miss Sarena Taylor leaves in the paper Oct. 29! for Mangum next Saturday where she will teach the coming school term, school starting there next Monday. 75 years ago The Elk City Daily News October 1944 “Must Come in for subscription, limit S Beg 5 “ElkCituNews