by Art Walter

Following the recent publicity on Kingfisher county's blood-soaked strip or US 81 from the Cimarron River bridge south over the overpass, we checked with the Department of Public safety to find out just how bad the two-mile section really is.

Here is the record since January 1, 1954.

On the overpass there have been 17 wrecks, seven of which were personal injury accidents. One was killed in a fatal crash. There was a total of nine persons injured in the 17 accidents.

A like number, 17, accidents have occurred at the bridge. There have been no fatalities at this spot. Five at the bridge were personal injury accidents with a total of nine injured.

It was impossible to secure an accurate estimate on the property damage involved in the 34 crashes. If an estimate of $500 damage to each car was to be used this would mean a total of property damage running at $17,000. Including cost of treating the injured and the loss of time involved, the expense of this bloody two miles could well have cost the motoring public in excess of $50,000.

Those people in this county who are interested in better roads and public safety could well begin to see that this strip of highway is brought up to adequate condition.

According to Sam Snyder, local 5c and 10c magnet, he has been sweeping sidewalks in Hennessey since 1912. Thay makes some 47 years of service. When asked how many brooms he had worn out, he replied that "he had no idea." Maybe when he reaches his fifieth year arrangements could be made to pin a ribbon on Snyder.

The Lacy 4-H club has built a very nice display on farm safety in the local Farm Bureau window. The scene depicts graves of several individuals who have met accidental deaths. The epitaphs are styled in the same manner of the clever ones in boot hill at Dodge City.

The Clipper force is grateful to those who love to grow a home garden. This week we received a generous sack of fresh home grown tomatoes from Police Commissioner Walt Martin, also a mess of creaming size onions and green tomatoes for frying from Mr. and Mrs. Fred Givens.

• No pets allowed in park.
• No picknicking.
• Do not climb trees.
• Stay on pathways.
• Do not pick flowers.
• No bicycles allowed.
• Do not feed pigeons.
• No sunbathing or undressing.
• Keep off the grass.
• No fishing or swimming allowed.
• 20 minutes parking limit.
• This is your park - Have a good time.

Negotiations to explore the posibility and the feasibility of a state recreation area on Canton Lake near Canton will begin soon, following a motion by the Oklahoma Planning and Resources board, in a recent hearing.

The 7,600 acre lake is at present the property of the US Corps of Engineers. Tye Bledsoe, director of parks, will negotiate with Col. Howard W. Penney, Tulsa district engineer. Motion for the authorization was made by Wayman Cornelsen, Fairview board member.

Roger Alan Shimanek is the name Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Shimanek have chosen for their 8 pound 1 ounce son who was born July 12, at an Enid hospital. Mrs. Shimanek, the former Marjorie Weber, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Weber, Dover. The paternal grandfather is Ed Shimanek.

According to the notice Hladick plans to open a store at 202 South Main, Hennessey. If the application is approved Hladik will be permitted to offer for sale, whiskey, gin, vodka, rum, wines and other high-proof alcoholic liquors. Strong beer would also be offered for sale.

The Clipper is also carrying another notice of intent to file for a license by Mrs. C. Pappe, Jr. If the license is granted, she lists 701 North Court in Kingfisher as the location of the store.

Two hundred and forty acres of grassland, located three and one-half miles west and one-half north of Lovell was sold at auction last Thursday afternoon.

Floyd Will of Hennessey purchased 160 acres of hte land for $10,850. The remaining 80 acres wnet ot Melvin O'Hern of Lovell for $7,400.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Markes of Enid were Wednesday visitors and dinner guests in the Mike Roder home.

Mr. and Mrs. Charley Wooldridge of El Reno were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Wooldridge.

Visitors or Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lee during the week were Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Iven, Mrs. Fern McCully and Andy Mirkes.

Mrs. Oscar Wooldridge visited Saturday evening with Mrs. Sam Hill.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Quinn, Frank Roder, Mr and Mrs. Larry Hickey were Tuesday evening visitors in the Mike Roder home.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Quinn of Oklahoma City were Tuesday night guests of Mr. and Mrs Larry Hickey. Other visitors on Wednesday were Frank Roder, Mrs. Bob Vincent, Gary and Greg, Mrs. Mike Roder, Mrs. Frank Kelly and children, Mrs. Melvin Haymaker, Mrs Karcher Hobbs and girls.

Mrs Melvin Haymaker received a call from Mr. and Mrs. Peter Waldbruger that their son Peter Lee arrived July 4, weighing in at 3 lbs. After a stay in the Naval hospital to bring his weight up to 5 pounds he will be at home in New York City.

Charles Lee Kelly, Mrs. Chuck Shimanek and children and Mrs Melvin Haymaker were Friday visitors of Mrs. Joe Skoda and Joe.

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Davis were Friday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Beatty of Enid.

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hill and Mae were Monday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. John Zimmerman.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Haymaker and Jacquie of Dumas, Texas were week end visitors of Mr. and Mrs. R.V. Haymaker. Additional guests sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Grimes, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Haymaker and family, Mr. and Mrs. Don Haymaker and Eldon Ray, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Haymaker and J.A. Haymaker.

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Zimmerman and Suzi have been visiting with John and Helen Zimmerman.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kelly and family were Saturday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Terrell. Joe is feeling a lot better at this time after his stay at the hospital.

Mrs. Melvin Haymaker, Mrs Frank Kelly and family and Mrs. Jimulou Streck were Wednesday afternoon visitors of Mrs. Jim Streck and family.

Mrs. Emma Murphy and Mr. Inselman of Enid were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Davis and Henry.

Mr. and Mrs. John Zimmerman were Kingfisher business visitors Tuesday afternoon.

Mrs. Melvin Haymaker visited with Mr. and Mrs. Brady Henry one day last week.

Mr. W.A. Roberts visited with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Davis Monday evening.

Mrs. Red Burner and Brenda and Mrs. May Kelly were Friday afternoon visitors of Mrs. Frank Kelly.

The Happy Homemakers club met Thurday, July 2, with Joy Anderson. There were 8 members present. A short business meeting was held. The penny drill was won by Lucille and Mystery Pal gifts were found by Letha and Etts. Several games were enjoyed by those present and Joy served refreshments. Next meeting will be with Ida, August 6.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kelly and family were Saturday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Streck and family. Sandra and James Streck who have been staying with the Kellys stayed to get acquainted with their new borther, John David, who arrived June 29.

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Haymaker were sunday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Grimes.

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Zimmerman and Suzi have been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman.

Mrs. Raymon Haymaker planned a surprise birthday dinner for Raymon Sunday. Since the water pipes had sprung a leak and he was very busy he was surprised. Those enjoying the day were J.A. Haymaker, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rick, Mr. and Mrs. Theo Ricks, Mr and Mrs. Harry Grimes, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Aten, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Fry and family, Mrs. Raymond Holmes and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Murry Perigo and family. Mr and Mrs. Horace Beadle were evening visitors.

Frank Kelly is taking an extended vacation due to a sandworm in his foot.

Mrs. Louise Fisher fell and broke her hip and is in Gereral Hospital and Mrs. Alice Edsom caught her hand in the wringer while washing and ad to have is dressed at General hospital but cam home.

The little twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Munkres who had eye surgery was able to be taken home Sunday. Mrs. Benton Hand accompanied them home to help out for a few days.

Mr and Mrs. Wilbur Morris spent Monday night with his folks on their way home to Emporia, Kansas.

Cheryl and Jerry Malone reprot a nice time at church camp.

Chuck Stergeon and Coy Patterson returned from their trip to North Carolina, Coys' mother came home with them for a visit. Chuck says there is a big difference in the farming here and North Carolina, as they still use horses to farm in the Mountains there.

Mrs. Elberta Crawford and children left Wednesday for their California home after a visit her with the Earl Crawfords adn other relatives. Mr. Crawford is still having a lot of trouble with his back.

Opal Swart and children were visiting Bertha Weidner Friday evening.

Myrtle Cotton and Bertha Weidner were calling at the Hill and Gautier homes Thursday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Cotton are on vacation in Colorado.

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Platt and family were visiting in the Dwight Crawford home over the week end.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Austin and girls were visiting at the Vernard Hand home Sunday.

Invitations are out for a Bridal Shower for Miss Valenda Bingham for July 17th at Ames Legion Hut. A shower for Mr. and Mrs. Billy Patton was given Tuesday night at Church of Christ Annex.

Mr. and Mrs. Willie Cotton enjoyed dinner Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Gene Scott and Jim.

C.S. Hubbard of Kingfisher on June 24 met with 29 other Oklahoma businessmen at Oklahoma City to make plans for a community achievement contest to be sponsored by the Oklahoma Development Council.

The contest will run during the year 1960, and each community in Oklahoma will be invited to compete with cities of its size in the field of community development.

The contest is designed to encourage state communities to prepare themselves for new industry.

Committees were named to work on various centest details, and to report back later to the general committee.

Hubbard is vice-chairman of the Kingfisher chamber's industrial development committee.

The Womens Civic club held its annual picnic Friday evening, July 10, in the Chisholm Trail Park. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Towne, Mr. and Mrs. John Myers, Mrs. W.D. Kenyon, Mr. and Mrs. Hal Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wells, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Prince, Mrs. Hershel Cline, Mrs. I.H. Vincent, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ed Hall. Special guests were Mr. and Mrs. James Vincent, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Donald Vincent, Austin Kenyon, Miss Karen Paris of Kingfisher, Mitchell Humphries. Following the picnic the group attended the Little League Baseball game at the Dover school grounds between the Dover teams and the Hennessey teams.

Mrs. Emil Schmidt arrived home Tuesday from a two week visit with relatives in the near Grinnell, Iowa. She made the trip with her son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Beryl Ingle and twin daughters. The Ingle family went on to Waukeshe, Wisconsin where they visited Beryl's brother Floyd Ingle and family, Mrs. Schmidt's aunt of Ft. Cobb also went as far as Grinnell where she visited relatives.

Mrs. James Vincent, Mrs. James Vincent, Jr., and son, and Mrs. Orlan States of Hennessey spent Saturday in Ponca City where they visitied Mrs. Agnes Long and son Larry in their new homw. The occasion was in celibration of Mrs. James Vincent's birthday.

Paul Freeman who suffered a slight stroke last Monday is making improvement and is able to be up part of the time.

Mrs. George Thompson came home Thursday from Borger, Texas, where she has been visiting her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Whitney Mayes and family for a week. Mr. and Mrs. Mayes brought her home and spent the week end here. Mrs. Thompson expects to go to Perryton, Texas, soon to stay indefinitely with her mother who recently had a cataract operation.

The baby daughter, Thresa, of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Beaman fractured her knee cap last week when the gate on which she and her brother were playing came loose and fell on her.

Mrs. Frank Wells, spent Monday and Tuesday in a Oklahoma City hospital where she recieved medical treatment.

Mr. and Mrs. Jap Curtis have purchased the house known as the Bill Kimerer residence. They have begun remodeling the house and expect to move in as soon as the work is finished.

Mr. and Mrs. Matt Dean arrived home Monday from California where they had visited their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Hanner for a month.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wells and Ed Martin of Kingfisher spent Sunday in Stillwater where they attended the family reunion of Shenold relatives. The picnic was held in the Stillwater park.

W.D. Kenyon, Bill Kenyon and Paul Curtis went to Afton, Oklahoma, near Grand Lake last Thursday where they spent several days installing and irrigation system on Monkey Island. They expect to complete the project sometime this week.

Visitors at the Frank Freeman home this past week were their son Gerald of Bellville, Kansas, who visited here from Tueday until Thursday and Paul's brother Roscoe from Kansas City who came July 4 and stayed unitl Thursday. Another brother, Sam Freeman of Mena, Arkansas, spent Friday here.

Camby Tharp spent from Sunday until Wednesday in the Kingfisher hospital under going tests and medical treatment. Visitors at the Thorp home during the week were Mr. and Mrs. Gene Thorp and children of Wichita; Mrs. Morris Cunningham and three sons of Del City. Mr. and Mrs. Claus Rowher of Omega were Sunday night supper guests.

Funeral services were held sunday at 1:30 p.m., in the Dover Christian Church for Mrs. Sadie Van Zant. Burial was made in the Cherokee, Oklahoma, cemetary. Out of town attendents were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Van Zant of Cherokee, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Jones, Cherokee; and Mr. and Mrs. Vallie Warfield, Aline.

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Wartick of Lacy were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Stinson.

Mr. and Mrs. Burton Towne of Oklahoma City spent Sunday with Burton's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Towne. In the afternoon they visited Bob Barr at Hennessey. Burton and Bob were in school here together and enjoyed talking over old times.

Mr. and Mrs. Clark Wheeler of Afton, Oklahoma and Mr. and Mrs. Joe B. Taggart visited in the Leland Berkenbile home Monday evening.

Karen Berkenbile spent the week with Mr. and Mr.s Leland Berkenbile so she could attend Vacation Bible school.

Visitors in the Leland Berkenbile home Thursday evening were Mr. and Mrs. John Gorrell.

Patricia Hart visited Friday with Benita Streck.

Callers in the Karl Will home were Mrs. Betty Hafner and daughters, Mrs. Nadean Dunaway, Mr. C.E. Nelson and son Max.

Mrs. Jim Will and son, David, returned to Louisiana Thursday. Buck and Marc stayed with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Will and Mr. and Mrs. Craun.

Mr. R.J. Martin from New Orleans, La., Mr. Will Harry of Hennessey visited Wednesday afternoon in the C.O. Berkenbile home.

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Curry and Donna and Mr. and Mrs. Leland Berkenbile visited in the C.O. Berkenbile home Sunday afternoon.

Mrs. Dorothy Hamil visited Mrs. Libby Hawk Thursday afternoon, callers were Mr. and Mrs. Leman Hawk, Ricky and Renee and Freddie Hawk. Ricky and Renee are spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hawk while their parents Mr. and Mrs. Leman Hawk are vacationing in Colorado. Randy Hawk is spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Barnes and Janell with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hawk.

Mrs. Dave Barnes visited with Mrs. Hettie Hawk friday morning. Gladys Hawk spent last week with her grandmother while helping with Bible school.

Visitors Monday and Tuesday in the Jodie Richards home were Mrs. Alma Jennings, Mr. and Mrs. Bernon Brandt and Lee Anna or Erie, Pa., and Betty Shields or Indiana.

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Crosswhite and children and Mrs. Winona Crosswhite and Jenae were Thursday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Mac Crosswhite.

Mr. and Mrs. John Gorrell called biefly in the Luke Gorrell home Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Cam Clark called at Luke Gorrell's during the week. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Garten stopped for a few minutes at Gorrells's on Sunday morning.

Supper guests of Stella McCully on Monday were Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Spillman, Billy adn Carla or Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Bob McCully, Terry and Robbie were supper guests on Friday. Other callers during the week were Mr. and Mrs. Jack McCully and Kelly, Jimmie and Ricky PHillips, Effie McCully, Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Weeks or Enid, Mr. and Mrs. Jim McCully.

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Sieber are announcing the engagement of their daughter Carol Ann to Leonard Goodpasture, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Goodpasture.

The double ring ceremony will take place at the home of the bride's parents parents September 4 at seven in the evening before the immediate families. Brother Watler P. Bryan, minister of the Church of Christ, will officiate.

Miss Seiber and Mr. Goodpasture are both 1959 graduates of Hennessey high school. Mr. Goodpasture is now employed in Enid.

Surprise HD club met at surprise Friday afternoon for their July meeting, 17th. The lesson on "Flower Arrangements" was given by Mrs. Frank Crosswhite and Mrs. Jack Weber gave the July lesson on "Draperies and Window Treatments." After the business meeting it was voted to work on the club rug Wednesday July 15 and bring a sack lunch. Picnic at Springs Lake in Oklahoma City Friday evening July 24, with basket supper and meet at picnic area at 6 in evening.

Secret sister gifts found for Mrs. Earl Marshall, Mrs. Louise Wheeler, Mrs. Loren Pollard, Mrs. Beryl Ingle, Mrs. Nick Markes and Mrs. Frank Crosswhite.

Hostesses Mrs. George Lee Yeoman and Mrs. Lloyd Wheeler served refreshments of ice cream and cookies to one guest, Mrs. C.C. Marshall or Weslaco, Texas, members Mrs. Green, Bea Marshall, Joan Burton, Floris Weber, Wilma Weber, Virginia Siegmann, Ruth Ingle, Lois O'Hern, Rosalie Markes, Kay Mitchell, Marjory Pollard, Brownie Hobbs and Ethel Crosswhite; children Pam, Linda, Robert and Bryon Yoeman, Loy John Marshall, Dana Weber, Carol, Jeff and Terri Mitchell, Jane Crosswhite Ellis and Sharyl and Carla Weber, Connie and Ronnie Ingel, John Mark, Marsha and Steve Pollard, Brenda, Kenneth and Jim Markes.

Nine mebers and two guests Mrs. C.C. Marshall and Vinita Ingle, met June 22 at the home of Annie and Josephine Prazak. Mrs. Earl Thompson substituted as president. Mrs. Stella McCully read the Scripture and a poem "Flower Friends." The ladies recited the Lord's Prayer and sang "My Wild Irish Rose." Roll call was "Flowers I Like for Indoor Bouquets." The lesson and demonstation on flower arrangement was given my Miss Josephine Prazak. Cards were sent to several sick members and families. Mrs. Jennie Wright and Mrs. John Marshall recieved birthday gifts from thier secret sisters. The hostess served refreshments after the business meeting. Club well meet with Mrs. Frank Walta in July and Mrs. John Marshall will give the lesson.

Country Homemakers members and their families enjoyed a picnic supper served on the lawn at the Earl Thompson home July 4th. Those present were Mrs. C.C. Marshall, Weslaco, Tex; Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Ingle, Vinita and two sons; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walta, Martha and Frank; Mr. and Mrs. Russell Schutkesting, Rosemary, Linda Joe and a cousin; Frank Prazak, Mr. and Mrs. John Marshall, Joan and Margaret; Mrs. Hershel Cline, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Thompson, Visiting, viewing the beautiful builtins and storm cave the Thompsons built recently and watching the nice fireworks display was an enterainment of the evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Sol Johnston, Amarillo, Texas, were here Friday visiting friends. They were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Cline and went on to Enid that evening to visit friends and relatives there.