Published: May 20, 2008 07:51 pm            

Club News

Pontotoc County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee

The Farm Bureau Women’s Committee met at 7 p.m. May 12 at the Farm Bureau Office, Mildred West, Chairman, presiding.

The flag salutes were led by Christy Smith. Kathryn Floyd gave a devotional on “A Salute to Our Mother.” She then led in prayer. Janet Gibson read the Minutes and gave the treasurer’s report. Both were approved. Used magazines were brought for the Veteran’s Hospital in Sulphur.

Helen Denslow gave a report on the Farm/City Festival at the Capitol on April 15. Farm Bureau Women from across the state served lunch to the state Legislators and their staff as a way to thank them for all they do for us. Four women from Pontotoc County attended. They donated $25 for food and took several food dishes to be served.

Kathryn Floyd, Mildred West and Janet Gibson attended the National Leadership Conference in Louisville, Ky. on April 25-29 along with about 700 other farm and ranch women from across the nation. The conference inclunded sessions on family business dynamics, grassroots political advocacy, adapting to change, challenges and opportunities in animal agriculture, educating consumers about agriculture, tips for marketing farm products and women’s health issues.

A Farm/City Festival was held at the Courthouse on May 9 for 57 courthouse employees. This was to thank them for what they do for Pontotoc County.

A summer safety camp for teens will be held June 9-11 in Edmond. Several from Pontotoc County planned to attend.

District 8 Women’s Day will be held in Ada on June 14. Pontotoc County Wome will host the event at the PB Office. Plans were finalized for the program.

Women’s summer conference will be in Pauls Valle July 7-8 at the Bosa Center. The theme will be a “Western Fling.”

The next meeting will be June 9 at 7 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Office.

Those attending were Kathryn Floyd, Mildred West, Christy Smith, Janet Gibson, Roberta Hughes and Helen Denslow.



Tanti Study Club

The History Department met at the First United Methodist parlor with Sara Pritchett as the hostess. Also in attendance were Peggy Bagley, Ann Barton, Vivian Blake, Dorothy Escamilla, Betty Mitchell, Charlotte Oxford, Verna Rice and Ruth Wills.

President Oxford called the meeting to order. Peggy Bagley led the members in reciting the club collect.

The minutes of the previous meeting (February 4) were read and approved.

The president had several items for discussion: First, since the group does not have a Spring Breakfast for the general Tanti membership this year, it was decided that the department would have a luncheon on May 5, 2008.

Second, the dues would be collected at the September 2008 meeting.

Third, the members would decide at the September meeting who will be hostess and program leader for the coming 2008-2009 season.

Oxford also asked if each of the present members who held office would be willing to do that again for the coming year, and all agreed to do so.

A card and fragrant candle were taken to Charlotte Oxford after the February meeting since she was recovering from surgery. She thanked the members and said the color of the candleholder just matched her kitchen color and she was so pleased to receive the gift.

Verna Rice presented the program on she and Billy’s trip to Australia, New Zealand and Fiji last November and December. They saw the cities of Melbourne, Alice Springs, Cairns, Sydney, toured Ayers Rock and the Outback, saw kangaroo, wallabies, camel, a dingo, sheep, and of course, the Great Barrier Reef.

In New Zealand they visited Christchurch, Queenstown and Auckland; and saw sheep and cattle stations, had a home-hosted overnight visit, cruised on Milford Sound, saw the Maori Cultural Center and had a cruise in the Sydney and Auckland harbors.

Then on to Fiji for a three-night stay at a resort motel where they visited native villages and communities, and finally on board a cruise ship for a three-day cruise of the various islands.

This was a 30-day trip and very interesting, meeting wonderful people and seeing spectacular scenery.

Hostess Sara Pritchett served pie and ice cream and the meeting was adjourned.





Valley View Regional Hospital Auxiliary

Valley View Regional Hospital honored the volunteers and chaplins with an appreciation luncheon at noon in the classrooms on May 2. The meal was prepared and served by members of the hospital staff. The tables were beautifully decorated with beautiful pot plants. Catharine Choate, Director, opened the meeting, thanking everyone for coming and thanking them for all the work they do. She introduced two members who have recently joined the auxiliary, Jacquie Cartmell and Jim Barlow. She introduced the program people from the Stratford area, who were Bessie Jane Shi, Bobbie Koch,, Luann Korzan and Bobbie Hogue. They gave a program of songs of the 50s and alsogospels. They were “He’s Still Working on Me,” “Tiny Bubbles,” “Rocky Top,” “The Tumble Tumble Weeds,” “Home on the Range,” “Shine on Harvest Moon,” “I Can’t Walk Without Jesus,” and “Miss Fitzsimmons.”

Mr. Ron Webb, CEO, spoke, praising the work of the volunteers and chaplins. He stated that things are exciting now at Valley View, with new types of treatments starting and new doctors coming in.

A drawing was held for the table decorations, plants, being given as door prizes. Those winning door prizes were Bob Waller, Jennie Glover, Don Ellis, Fern Peery, Don Hoover, Mary Sue Roberts, Jacquie Cartmell, Mary Basham, Jary Jo Whhitwell and Ruth Davidson. There were clocks placed at each place at the tables, and each person was given a clock. The blessing was given by Rev. Tony Folger, Chaplain.

Those attending were Ann Lucas, Gene Davis, Dolores Davis, Bob Waller, Denns Tate, Ina Suydam, Dena Oliphant, Charlotte King, Betty Neely, Rita Troska, Nancy Duck, Betty Park, Pat Morgan, Nelrose Cooper, Midge Cerney, Mary Sue Roberts, Beth Melton, Georgia Stewart, Anita Miller, Shirley Nordean, Rita Branscum, Bryna Lane, Demonell Stevenson, Chuck Perry, Bobbie Plumlee, Shirley Hill, Ruby Firsching, Linda Cutler, Mary Jean MAyhue, Lisa Williamson, Clara Dean Doolen, Jane Boomhower, Doris Brooks, Dorothy McDougal, Mary Basham, Jim Barlow, Jacquie Cartmell, Jennie Glover, Barbara Sanders, Barbie Moon, Fern Peery, Mary Jo Whitwell, Tony Folger, Fairy Isaacs, Ruth Davidson, Rev. Frank Trent, D’Esta Hoover, Doon Hoover, Charles Baumann, Sandy Royston, Donald W. Ellis, Catharine Choate, Gina Fredman, Bessie Jane Shi, Bobbie Koch, Luann Korzan, Bobbie Hogue, and Mr. Ron Webb.



Mature Melody Makers

The Mature Melody Makers, an adult singing group0 of First Baptist Church, met at the church May 1. Harold Ware was director and Betty Wynn was the pianist. A short business meeting was held, with Rev. Holt Sodeman giving the opening prayer. Doris Brooks read thank you notes received. The church prayer list was given and Ware gave a special prayer for those ill and in hospitals. The group then went by bus to Baptist Village to do a program for the residents.

Since this was the National Day of Prayer, Rev. Kenneth Elkins opened the program with special prayer for our country. Prayers were also given for our country by Don Martin and Mrs. Jackie Wells. Teh choir sang, “What Can Wash Away my Sins,” “Are you Washed in the Blood,” “There is Power in the Blood,” “There is a Fountain Filled with Blood,” “America the Beautiful,” “In my Heart there Rings a Melody,” “When we All get to Heaven,” “Victory in Jesus,” and “Battle Hymn of the Republic.”

The Ladies Ensemble sang “His Grace is Sufficient for Me.” Ware sang “Let the Lower Lights be Burning.” Dr. Don Stafford gave a poem he had written “Iraqi Joe.” Mary Sue Roberts entertained the group by telling humerous stories.

Ware told the residents of the various trips the group will be taking soon adn invited them to join. He also invited them to come to a dinner at First Baptist Church. Following the program, the group went to China Buffet for lunch and visiting.

Those participating in the program were Dr. Don Stafford, Mary Sue Roberts, Rev. Kenneth and Vonnye Elkins, Rev. Holt and Mary Kaye Sodeman, Jackie Wells, SueAsklund, Betty Wynn, Harold Ware, Don adn Martha Martin, Jean Haworth, Doris Brooks, Willie Mae Williams, Viola Dew, Carl and Lois Gilley, Jennie Girdley, Marie Spears, Dolores Moore and Eileen Williams. Those joining the group for lunch were Rev. Jerry Wells and Mrs. Catharine Alford.

        

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