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Main headlines for the Wednesday edition
- Meacham receives state award for track and field. - Full obituary for Gracie Mae Walker, Margaret “Jean” Pauling. - Local, state, national, world news, sports and more. Read the Clinton Daily News in print or online at www.clintondailynews.com.
Gallery of the Plains Indian gearing up for 10th exhibition
The gallery of the Plains Indian at Colony will present the 10th collection of art in conjunction with the Cheyenne and Arapaho Labor Day Pow Wow. The need for a marketplace for the abundant Indian artistic talent was recognized by Justice Yvonne Kauger of the Oklahoma Supreme Court, and she founded the Gallery of the Plains Indian I 1981. The Gallery is managed by a board of trustees which include: Jerome Bushyhead, Benjamin Harjo Jr., Sharron Ahtone Harjo, Betty Hunter, Alison McManes, William Renner and Terry Zinn. Based on the Colony Pow Wow, Justice Kauger expanded her idea of an Indian market to include a showcase to honor Native American culture. This dream became reality on June 5 through 7, 1978 when Red Earth premiered in Oklahoma City. Benjamin Harjo Jr. is the featured artist in this year’s exhibit. Mr. Harjo is a1988 Grand Award winner of the Red Earth Festival. He is always a prominent artist at the Santa Fe Market in a variety of mediums. In 1990, he won the Woody Crumbo Memorial Award, first place in miniature, first place in the print division for a mono print. He was also awarded a gold medal by the American Indian and Cowboy Association. Mr. Harjo has been featured in the Oklahoma Today magazine, Southwest Arts magazine and in Southern Living magazine. Other invited artists whose work will be displayed are Debbie Ahtone, Jeannie Barbour, Bob Bell, Arthie Blackowl, Iwannah Bonnaha, Helen Burgess, Jim Burgess, Frank Bushyhead, Alvie Carney, Sherman and Allie Chaddlesone, Charles Chapmen, Cynthia Clay, Darran Cooper, Bobby Creepingbear, Ted Creepingbear, Chebon Dacon, Mike Daniel, Mavis Doering, Ron English and Bill Glass. Also Brenda Kennedy Grummer, Buddy Guy, Sharron Ahtone Harjo, K. Henderson, Brooks Henson, Mike Larsen, Ben Little Raven, Merlin Little thunder, Kisse Mouse, Doc Tate Nevaquaya, Bennie Nichols, Jane Osti, Fernando Padilla Jr,. Harvey Pratt, Austin Real Rider, Tim Saupitty, Bert Seabourn, Jack Tointigh, Kevin D. Vinyard Sr,. And Tiller Wesley. The public is invited to attend a reception in honor of the artists at the Gallery on Sunday, Sept,1, from 5 to 6 p.m. The annual Cheyenne Arapaho Pow Wow will be in progress. Colony is located 15 miles south of Weatherford. The Gallery will be open from 10 a.m. to 6p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 30 and 31 and from 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1.
First Farm Exhibits Since 1941 Expected to Be Quality
Washita county’s first free fair since 1941 which will open in Cordell next Monday will star county farm exhibits and will feature a varied series of entertainment events including amateur rodeo, saddle horse races, baseball games, band concerts, and music by WKY radio stars. An added attraction for the fair will be cash and merchandise awards, valued at several hundred dollars, which will be given by Cordell merchants. Awards will be made Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons at 2 o’clock and a $25 cash award will be given each day. Registration at the desk at the front entrance of the fair building will be the only requirement for participating in the drawings. Old time country horse’s races will be held at e Roundup club track east of town at 10:30 Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Announcement of the event states that all who have good running “plugs” are invited to participate. Cash prizes will be awarded the winners and there will be no entrance fee and no admission charge. Cordell, Dill City, and Butler teams will be participants in baseball games which will be staged at 2:30 o’clock Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons on the ball diamond adjoining the fairground. There will be no admission charge. The teams will play for cash prizes. Teams will draw to determine contestants for Tuesday’s game and the winner will meet the third team in the Wednesday contest. The Cordell high school band will present concerts Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday afternoons after 3 o’clock. The Merit Serenaders, WKY radio stars, will present a free program at the fairgrounds at 4 o’clock Wednesday afternoon and will play Wednesday night for a dance at the Roundhouse club house southwest of Cordell. The Roundup club is announcing an amateur rodeo at 8 o’clock Tuesday and Wednesday nights at the club grounds. contests will include bareback bronc riding, bull riding, calf roping, cowboy and cowgirl square dance on horseback, ladies flag race, ladies pole bending race, junior calf roping, and junior pole bending race. Cash prizes will be awarded. Washita County’s new fair building east of the high school campus will be the location for the fair. Recent improvements at the building will include a livestock arena, stationary bleachers, and hog and sheep shed. Next Monday, September 19, will be official entry day with entries closing at 6 o’clock in the afternoon. Judging will be in progress Tuesday and Wednesday and display of exhibits will continue through Thursday. No exhibits may be checked out before 6 o’clock Thursday evening. Colors designating premiums are listed as follows: championship, royal purple; first, blue; second, red; third, white; fourth, green; fifth, yellow. Cash prizes will be awarded winning exhibits. Following is the schedule of exhibits; Beef cattle, Herefords, shorthorns, Angus; Hereford, Angus, and shorthorn steers. Dairy cattle, Jerseys, Guernseys, Holstiens, milking shorthorns, other breeds. Swine, Durocs, Poland Chinas, Chester Whites, Hampshires, Berkshires. Horses, quarter horses, palominos, Shetland ponies. Sheep, Shropshires, Hampshires, other breeds. Poultry American, Asiatic, English, and Mediterranean breeds.
Gracie Mae Walker
Gracie Mae Walker, age 72, of Clinton, Oklahoma, passed away at Great Plains Hospital Regional in Elk City on June 21, 2024. Gracie was born November 25, 1951, in Vinita, Oklahoma, a daughter of Cecil and Marie (Miller) Kirkendoll. Gracie was raised in Vinita, Oklahoma, and Clinton, Oklahoma. and had been employed as a cook at several Clinton restaurants in Clinton including Trade Winds, and Cherokee, where she was well known for her pies, biscuits, her hot bread, and especially her unique personality.
Gracie Mae Walker
Funeral services for Gracie Mae Walker, 72, of Clinton, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2024 at the Bethany Baptist Church in Clinton. She was born Nov. 25, 1951, in Vinita. She died June 21, 2024, in Elk City. Sevices are under the direction of Lee Hometown...
Main headlines for the Tuesday edition
- Clinton 12U softball gains experience in tourney. - Notice of death and services for Gracie Mae Walker, Jean Pauling. - Local, state, national, world news, sports and more. Read the Clinton Daily News in print or online at www.clintondailynews.com.
Brenda Brunker
Funeral services for Brenda Kay (Collier) Brunker, 72 year-old Weatherford resident, will be held Thursday, June 27, 2024, 10:00 A.M. at CrossPointe Church with Sean Odom officiating. Burial will follow in Lone Wolf Cemetery under the direction of Lockstone Funeral Home of Weatherford. Brenda was born November 12, 1951, in...
An old store in Dill City brought back to life from halfway around the world
DILL CITY, Okla. (KFOR) — It might be the last spot in Oklahoma you’d expect to be a crossroads to the whole world, but the old Ensey’s Gas and Grocery seems to have a knack for international traffic. To understand what’s happening here lately, we had to...
Elk City man charged with two counts of embezzlement
A 45-year-old Elk City man has been released from the Beckham County Detention Center on a $5,000 bond after being charged with false declaration in pawn, pattern of criminal offenses, and two counts of embezzlement. If convicted, Robert Neely faced up to five years in prison. The charges were filed...
Two Corn Bible Academy students compete in OEMFCA
Saturday night Corn Bible Academy had two students compete in the OEMFCA. Savvye Fuller and Lane Russell were both named two of the top players in Class C football giving them the opportunity to play in the 8-Man All Star game Saturday night. Savvye (number 24) played multiple defensive positions while Lane ( Number 8) played TE with one reception in the game. The final score was 48-26 with the Green Team winning over the White.
Elk City Cystic Fibrosis Baseball Tournament held
At this week’s 10th annual Elk City Cystic Fibrosis Baseball Tournament, the Elks won the t-ball division. Pictured James Buller, Mikey Nevels, Kurtis Hutchinson, Juan Lopez, Roman Buller, Gunner Ueland, Chason Holladay,Weston Nevels, Bryson Coleman, Max Maynard, Bennett Dowdy, Kason Hale, Cannyn Hutson, Collin Hutchinson, Brecken Lopez. Max Maynard was awarded MVP. A full write-up upon the Elk City CF Tournament will be in next week’s paper.
Arts festival returns
The Weatherford Hospital Foundation is sponsoring the Weatherford Arts Festival, back by popular demand. The event will take place October 25 and 26 and will be both inside and outside during SWOSU’s homecoming in Towne Centre.Well-known retailer turned philanthropist Martha Sauer spoke about the event saying, “I’m excited because it’s an event that includes all ages and different experiences in…
Elk City Sex Offender charged with violating child-safe zones
A 57-year-old Elk City man has been charged with two counts of a sex offender violating child-safe zones. After a person is found guilty of certain crimes involving sexual abuse, the state of Oklahoma requires them to register as a sex offender. Donnie Ray Leal was required to do that...
Goodwill Industries opens store in Weatherford
Goodwill in Weatherford had its ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening Thursday morning.This new store location is included in Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma. Weatherford is the 26th store and serves as the furthest west location for the central Oklahoma region.Goodwill is a nonprofit thrift store that offers many opportunities to the communities it serves. The business strives for…
Retiring city inspector thanks Weatherford for opportunity to serve
The City of Weatherford celebrated the retirement of Joy McKillip, City Inspector, at City Hall Friday.Joy McKillip is a long-time employee of the City of Weatherford and has been an integral part of Weatherford since 2009 when she was hired at the water department.“On behalf of the city, I want to say thank you to Joy for a job well done.Unofficially, Joy has about 10 titles behind her name with…
WPS names WHS vice principal
Kelly Wilson has been named the new vice principal at Weatherford High School.During an interview she spoke of the things she plans on doing and what her plans are regarding her old roles as special olympic director and student council.“I am excited, Mr. (Kyle) Null did an awesome job and I have some big shoes to fill and I am excited to get started. I feel like I have really good rapport with…
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