1964 STORIES AND TIMELINE OF THE MIAMI GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB

Spring 1964. A note of gratitude to all of our ladies and parents at the country club who spent many long hot days helping junior golfers around the golf course.
 

 

1964 The social page showed monthly "Mixed-Bridge Club"; monthly 'town and country' dances at the club; numerous organizations holding parties through out the year, and men's and women's various social clubs meeting regularly at the country club, not to mention wedding receptions, birthday parties, and family reunions all held at the club. It was an active social club in the 1960's.

1964 March 6 "Instead of Golf Practice"

The practice golf session at Miami Country club was cancelled by the Ladies Golf Association when snow began to fall Wednesday, but a membership coffee was held as planned in the home of Mrs. Jack Brown in Rockdale. The season's first pairings will be April 1. Among the 47 women attending the coffee were Mrs. Stan Ulmer, Mrs. Delmar Barnes, Mrs. Hance VanBeber, Mrs. Bob Temple, and Mrs. George Russell. 

1964 April 5 "Schoolboy Golfers Play Here Monday"

Golfers from 15 school are scheduled to compete in the seventh annual Miami High School Invitational tournament.Tee off time is set for 8:00am in the 18-hole rounds to determine the winners of the four-man, two-ball, and medalist trophies. Coach Bill Watkins of the Miami high school will serve as the general director of the meet in co-operation with Johnie Stapp, club pro. Members of the Miami Ladies Golf association will assist as scorers and with other tournament details. 

Team champions since the tournament was launched here were Harding, 1958 and 1962; Edison 1959, 1960, 1963, and Muskogee in 1962.

The Miami War Dog teams for the tournament will consist of John Robinson, Pat Wilson, Woody Painter, and Mark Wojcik.

1964 April 5 "Pup Golfers Play Nowata"

Miami War Pup golfers will begin their second season at Nowata juniors at the Miami Country club this Tuesday.  Coach for the Miami Pups again this year is Mrs. William (Claire) Oliver, a member of the Will Rogers junior high faculty.

Woody Painter, a freshman will play the No.1 spot. Other members of the team are Richard Varley, Jim Painter, Jim Thompson, Jackie Mann, and George Parker. Playing for the squad for the first time are Tim Schofield, Scott Jackson, Bob Gaines, Gary Neel, and Steve Patterson. 

1964 April 5 "Ladies Golf Notes"

Winners of the Miami Ladies Golf association "million dollar" tournament the past week were Hattie Wall, championship; Lottie Mae Russell, Class A; Ethel Carselowery, class B; Doris Wilson, C, and Mary Whitaker 5-hole. 

Winter ringer winners were Evelyn Hatfield, Lottie Mae Russell, Gladyce Hirsch, and Jean Phillips. 

Pairings for this week:

18 hole: Helen Jones, Faye Berentz, and Virginia Sapp; Hattie Wall, Pat Horner, Tanya Reese and Martha Campbell; Lib Lillard Yvonne Temple, and Mary Varley; Eva Williams, Beverly Jackson, and Cora Wilson; Claire Oliver and Joan Smallwood.

9 hole: Mary Kay Nesbitt, LaRue Gsines, and Pat Parker; Wanda Jo Brown, Lottie Russell, Dorothy Schofield and Gladyce Hirsch; Margaret Coburn, Clara Barton and Kay Kilthou; Gladys Wetzel, Lois Garwood and Sarah Mirjanich, Mavis Ford; Irene White, Nancy Johnson; Norma Lou Jackson, Erin Wojcik, Liz Hansford, and Dorothy Ulmer. Melba Cordell, Louise Curlee, Christine Carroll, and Maxine Jeffries; Mary Ann Hecksher, Dottie Ridling, Virginia Lee Wilson, and Doris Wilson; Sue Barnes, Val Dale, and Helen Stapp; Mae Farrier, Millie Carter and Jean Phillips. 

5-hole: Claire Butcher, Bea Gilmore, and Mary Lou Wickham; Marilyn Adams, Betty Smith, and Loretta Hankins; Pauline Mayer, Virginia Romick, and LaVon Young; Mary Whitaker and Beverly Ewing; Kate McAleer, and Betty Schwertfeger.

1964 April 5 "OSU Golfers Win College Meet Title"

Oklahoma State's Cowboys turned in a trim 864 to capture the fifth annual Oklahoma Intercollegiate Golf tournament. *These are the years of the OSU golf team dynasty. 

1964 April 7 "Miami's O Club Tournament"

An 18-hole golf tournament will begin 9 am Saturday at the Miami Country club for members of the O club. Leaders of athletic discussions at the coaching clinics will include: Bill Pace, Arkansas U, offensive coach; Leon Fuller and Tom Turvey of OSU; Benny Lee and Ken Tiger of KU; S.A. Red Robertson and Max Buzzard, NEO; and Bob Palmer and Jack Wallace of Miami schools, and others, 

1964 April 8 MNR "Nowata Juniors Win Golf Match"

Nowata junior high school golfers defeated Miami juniors 10 to 8, Tuesday afternoon at the Miami Country club. Because of cold weather, play was limited to nine holes.

Medalist of the meet was Woody Painter of Miami with a score of 42. By virtue of his victory over the No 1 Nowata player, Bob Berry (44), Miami gained 2 points for the win and one point for the medalist achievement. Other junior players were: Jack Mann, Richard Varley, Jim Painter, George Parker, David Broderick, Tim Schofield and Scotty Jackson.  

 

The 1964 Miami High School Golf Team:  Mark Wojcik, Pat Wilson, Johnnie Robinson, and Woody Painter

*PERSONAL NOTE FROM JIM BALDWIN: In 1964 Jim Thompson and I worked in the golf shop one summer. I think I road a motor scooter. At 14 years old, I had transportation from home to the club.  

Little story, I was to lock up the shop one night and hide the money in a golf bag. I went upstairs to the dinning room and told your dad I was leaving for the night, then I blurted out that  I'd hidden the money in Mr. So-So's bag. Don't know why he didn't fire me on the spot.

"Yes, my father hide the cash in one of his older golf bags with a fake name on it."

I also recall Johnie's pistol that he kept at work. One day he took the pistol out and killed a squirrel then took it to the kitchen. After some elaborate work they placed the squirrel standing on it's hind legs in the middle of a table. It was a joke for someone...

I also remember that special car that your dad drove.

** PERSONAL NOTE FROM TOM FORBES:  

What a delight to hear from you....certainly goes back many years! I have fond memories of your dad, and you and Jonya. I moved back to Miami after college and was  new to golf. Dick Lillard and Dick Neel would let me play with them but didn't cut me much slack, as they were better than I was. You would play with us sometimes, and of course also beat me like a drum. From time to time Johnie would join us and I was grateful for the help and encouragement he gave me. I always felt he liked to help everyone enjoy the game better. He was quick-witted, funny, and had many stories to share. 

One evening towards dark I was on the practice green and I heard this voice say, "move away from the cup." I wasn't sure what that meant so kept putting and shortly he appeared and showed me what he meant. Never have forgotten and taught my sons the same.

Wish I could remember other incidents. Mostly I remember the laughter, the pointers that you all gave me to be a better player, and how much it helped improve my game to play with such good players. While it was frustrating to constantly get beat it hastened the learning process and I'm grateful for the experience.

Hope you are well and always in the fairway!

 

1964 June 14 "Miami Juniors in Tulsa Meet"

Miami will have four entries in the Jay Myers Memorial Junior Golf Tournament at Meadowbrook Country club in Tulsa. Flights will be by age group.

Mark Wojcik, Woody Painter, Jackie Mann, and Richard Varley will all be entered in the 13-14 age group. The boys are products of golf pro Johnie Stapp and sponsored each year by the Ladies Golf association.

1964 June 14 "Mick Stars as Yanks Beat White Sox, 6-3"

1964 June 28 "Basolo Repeats as Jr. Girls Winner" by Gary Garton

Susan Basolo, 16, of Muskogee, turned in an 18-hole score of 83 at the Miami Country club Friday to become the first girl to win the Miami Junior Girls Invitational two years in a row. The tournament, sponsored by the Miami Ladies Golf Association, in co-operation with the Country club, drew a total of 64 contestants. 

Susan was only one-point off her winning score from last year of 82. She has displayed potential to become one of the best women golfers in Oklahoma. Sherri Taylor of OKC, state junior champion the past two years, on third place with an 88. Other championship scores: Suanne Willis, Tulsa 100, Cheryl Crain, Tulsa, 100, Letty Stapp, 103, Sondra Benjamin, Tulsa 110, Loni Sumpter, Tulsa 115. 

Winners in other flights: A flight-- Rita Albertson, first; Louise Stekoll, second. B--Suzanne Sherman,first; Sally Meyer, Miami, second; C--Signe Brown, first; Debbie Banfield, second. Pee-Wee--Tanya Reese, Miami; and Cindy Putnam, Tulsa. 

 

Other Miamians: A flight--Susan Russell; B flight--Barbara Bomford, Clara Searle, Gayla Dale, Susie Goettel, Nancy Cordell, Nancy Adams, Janet Weldon. C flight--Jonya Stapp, Karen Jeffries, Billie Bennett, Carol Searle. Pee-Wee flight--Tanya Reese, Nancy Reese, Susie Wickham.

1964 July 2 "Twilight Golf Begins Friday"

Twilight Scotch foursome golf matches will begin Friday at the Miami Country club and will continue for six weeks. Tee-off time is not later than 5:30. Players should contact their partners and opponents for tee-off time. 

1964 July 2 "Fireworks Slated Saturday"

Spectacular fireworks displays Saturday night will climax Independence Day. The fireworks show at the Miami Country club will begin at 8:30 and at the Fairgrounds between 9 and 9:15. Both shows are free to the public. 

The Fairgrounds program, sponsored by Miami's Floyd L. Perry post of the American Legion will open at 7:00 with the raising of the American flag by Boy Scouts at 8:30. A.R. Tyner of Oklahoma City, state adjutant of the Legion will be the principal speaker. Commander Jack Brown of the Miami Legion will be master of ceremonies

 1964 July 12 "Junior Girls State Golf"

Letty Stapp of Miami won first place in A flight competition Friday as the week-long Junior Girls State Golf Tournament ended at the Oaks country club in Tulsa. She defeated Ann Durand, Bartlesville, 1-up for the title.

Other Miami girls placing in the tourney were Karen Jeffries, third in C flight, and Clara Searle, fourth in D flight. Also participating were Barbara Bomford, Susan Russell, Carol Searle, and Jonya Stapp.

1964 July 12 "Muskogee Youth is Miami Golf Winner"

 Muskogee has good reason to be proud of its junior golfers. Scott Robinson, a Muskogee junior player, won the Miami Junior Boys Golf Invitational here Friday. The win came a couple of weeks after Susan Basolo of Muskogee walked off with the Junior Girls Invitations tourney, and only hours after Susan won the Junior Girls State Championship title in Tulsa. 

Robinson took the championship here with a 75 score. Runner-up, Jon Axton from Bartlesville turned in a 77. Other Miami players were John Robinson, Jack Mann, Mark Wojcik, Woody Painter, Frank Jacobs, Richard Varley, Dough Phillips, George Parker, Jon Street, Jimmie Painter, Bob Gaines, Scotty Jackson, Mark Cordell, Bobby Wilson, David Adams, Jeff Butcher, Gene Feronti, Pete Smith, and Kenny Gibson.  

1964 July   "Mark Wojcik, Letty Stapp Champions of Junior Meet"

First-place winner of their divisions in the annual Miami Junior handicap golf tournament. In the front row from left are Letty Stapp, championship, Jonya Stapp, B flight; Susie Wickham, 5-hole and Elaine Butcher, 2 hole. Back row, Mark Wojcik, championship, Jackie Mann, A flight; Bobby Gaines, B flight; Tommy Cordell, 5-hole and Tommy Jackson 2-hole. 

There were 76 boys and girls competing in the Junior club championship. Runners up in championship flight were Woody Painter and Susan Russell.

A flight, boys Jack Mann, and Ray Coburn

B flight, Bob Gaines, Mark Cordell, and Jonya Stapp, Clara Searle

5-hole flight, Tommy Cordell, Kenny Gibson, and Susie Wickham, Rebecca Mirjanich

2-hole flight, Tommy Jackson, Bruce Norton, and Elaine Butcher and Janie Adams.

Putting winners were Richard Varley and Nancy Cordell. 

1964 August Tri-State Women's Tournament

1964  September 3 MNR  " Mrs. Wayman Jackson Wins Tourney Title"

 Mrs. Wayman Jackson won the Virginia Campbell Memorial Championship when she defeated Mrs. Bill Hatfield in a sudden death playoff when their title match. In the championship match Mrs. Jackson was down  four at the end of 14 holes, with four holes to to. She won the last four to tie the match and go into sudden-death.

Mrs. Kelso Berentz defending champion was eliminated in the semi-finals by Mrs. Hatfield. Mrs. Jackson gained the finals with a victory of Mrs. Bob Temple. Mrs. Hatfield was tournament medalist. 

Results of other flights were:

Class A--Mrs. Derrel Buzzard defeated Mrs. Bud Gaines

Class B--Mrs. Bill Hirsch defeated Mrs. Walter Patterson

Class C--Mrs. Jack Adams beat Mrs. George Romick

Mrs Henry Garwood was tournament chairman.   

1964 September 10 "The Local Scene"

Four men who will take part in the invitational golf tournament this weekend at the Miami Country club and their wives will be house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Garwood, 100 McKinley. The visitors will be Mr. and Mrs. Aubry Davis of OKC, Mr. and Mrs. John Overton of Bartlesville, and Mrs. and Mrs. Harry Teel and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kenney of Tulsa. 

 Mrs. Sue Nell DeHart, formerly of Miami, and her husband, Blake DeHart, have moved from Chickasha to Wichita, KS where Mrs. DeHart will be a speech therapist in the public schools. DeHart will continue his education at the University of Wichita. Mrs. DeHart received a BS Degree in speech therapy last May from Oklahoma College for Women at Chickasha. 

1964 September 10 "New TV Season is Near'

Analyst, James Cornell, predicts that for still another year the two top programs will be CBS "Beverly hillbillies and NBC's "Bonanza". The only new show that he expects to climb into the top 10 ratings is CBS's "Cara Williams Show", which just happens to follow "Beverly Hillbillies" and the top rated "Dick Van Dyke Show" on Wednesday nights.

1964 September 11 MNR "AREA HIGH SCHOOL OPENERS TONIGHT"

Miami at Jenks; Picher, Quapaw, Wyandotte Play on Home Fields. 

 1964 September 11 "Miami's Invitational Golf Tourney Opens Saturday"

he field of entries is 115 with five more expected today. Defending champion Robert Smith of Joplin will be unable to play in this year's meet, but other former champions will be back--and this might be the year for Miami's John F Robinson to take the title. He has finished among the top four in the last five tournaments. Two time winners of the meet are Pursie Pipes of Mt. Vernon, Ill., 1961-62; Jack Myers 56,58 and Jim Hatfield of Neosho won in 1962.

1964 October 4 MNR "Golf Course Addition is Slated Here"

Land has been acquired and preliminary plans approved by the Miami Country club board of directors for addition of a second nine-hole golf course west of the present nine-hole layout. Club officials said the new addition may be opened to the public. For special golf events, it could be used in forming an 18-hole course.

Dr. W.D. Jackson, club president, Johnie F. Stapp, club pro and John F. Robinson are committeemen in charge of the proposed expansion.

1964 October 11 "Handicap Golf Tourney for Couples Here Today"

The annual handicap tournament for couples will be held this afternoon with a shotgun start at 1:00. Prizes will be awarded in a celebration beginning at 6:15. 

Tee No. 1: George Wojcik, Lib Lillard, Tom Barton and Sue Barnes; Fuzz Lillard, Mary Varley, Bill Hirsch, and Martha Campbell.

Tee No. 2: Bill Neel, Claire Oliver, Roy McKinney and Delmar Barnes; Hank Garwood, Evelyn Hatfield, Pat Campbell and Gladyce Hirsch

Tee No. 3: Dickie Neel, Marylyn Adams, Harry Gilmore, and Val Dale; George Romick, Eva Williams, Bill, Williams, and Clara Barton.

Tee No. 5: Woody Painter, Virginia Romick, Dick Varley, Tanya Reese; Lou Mirjanich, Wanda Jo Brown, Jim Smallwood and Yvonne Temple.

Tee No. 6: W.D. Jackson, Erin Wojcik, Rex Painter, and Sarah Mirjanich; Don Young, Mavis Ford, Bob Hill Sr., and Cora Williams.

Tee No. 7: Joel Ridenour, LaVon Young, Bill Oliver, and Dorothy Schofield; Don Curlee, Warren Viers, Pauline Mayer, and Helen Jo Painter.

Tee No 8: George Mayer, Etta Viers, Loren Williams, and Jo An Smallwood; Jack Brown, Louise Curlee, Frances McKinney and Claude Dale.

Tee. No. 9: Harry Ford, Bob Temple, Dora Ridenour; Jack Schofield, Bea Gilmore, Jack Adams, and Pat Parker.

1964 October 12   "Dickie Neel Winner of Golf Crown Here" 

The Neel Brothers--Dickie and Bill-finished 1-2 in the top division of the annual Miami Country club golf championship tournament, which ended Sunday. Dickie, the new championship flight king, posted a 149 score to succeed Robert Hill Jr., who did not defend his title. Dick's older brother, Bill, was runner-up with a 153 for 36 holes.

Sixty-five men competed in the event, which opened two ago. Other flight winners:

President" Harry Gilmore, champion; Charles Hirsch, runner-up.

A flight--Kermit Lewis, Neosho, champion; Daniel Shaeffer and George Myers, tie for runner-up.

B flight--Eldon Smith, champion and Bill Oliver runner-up. 

C flight--Jack C. Brown, champion and Tom Logan, runner-up.

Trophies will be presented during a stag night dinner Tuesday night at the club. 

1964 October 13 "Handicap Golf Winners Here"

 Two golfing honors were won during the weekend by Dickie Neel at the Miami Country club after capturing first place in the annual men's championship tournament, he shot a 71 for the lowest gross score in Sunday afternoon's couples handicap tournament. Evelyn Hatfield's 96 was the low gross score for women.

Prizes were awarded on the basis of net scores after subtracting handicaps. This left Neel, Fuzz Lillard, and George Wojcik in a three-way tie for first with 67 scores. In a draw, Lillard won the first prize, Wojcik second and Neel third

JoAnn Smallwood was the women's champion with a net score of 79. Other leaders were Val Dale 72, Louise Curlee 73, Evelyn Hatfield 74, Gladyce Hirsch 74, Martha Campbell 76, and Sue Barnes 77.

Leaders, below the top three men were Jack Brown,Joe Ridenour, Harry Gilmore, and Dr. W.D. Jackson. Dr. Raymond McKinney and Mrs. George Mayer won high gross prizes.

1964 October 20 "Country Club is Scene of Dinner"

The Miami Country club was the setting for the October dinner of the Miami Business and Professional Women's club Friday evening. Tables were colorful with autumn leaves, and an arrangement of fall flowers graced the head table. In charge of arrangements was the personal relations committee composed of Grace Broyles, chairman; Myrtle Stivers, Sylvia Bingham, Clare Malone, and Agnes Collins. 

Dinner music was furnished by Barbara Foust. Other program features were humorous readings by Jesse Haley and a personality demonstration, "A More Attractive You," by Cheryl Nixon.

 

 

 

1964 December 11 "Golfers Merchandise"  

This is the first golf shop advertisement I have noticed in the News Record. Sadly, the print is nearly too light to read. This is what I've been able to read and guess: 

             USED WOODS

MacGregor MT....1,2,3,4 woods  $43.00                                                             MacGregor TP.....1,3,4,5 woods $65.00                                                              Haig Ultra 1,2,3,4.........  woods $48.00                                                            

 

   

 

 Popular Movies in 1964

The Unsinkable Molly Brown

The Carpetbaggers

Goldfinger

Fistfull of Dollars

Mary Poppins

A Hard Day's Night

 

 

SUMMER OF '63 IN MY HOME TOWN

THE MIAMI NEWS-RECORD

60th YEAR, NO 278              MIAMI, OKLAHOMA, MONDAY, MAY 20, 1963            8 PAGES         DAILY 5 CENTS--SUNDAY 15 CENTS 

 

63.5.20 Street Dance Here Tonight

A square dance sponsored by Miami Jaycees will be held in the unit block of East Central tonight at 8 o'clock. The dance is the first of several events to be held this week in conjunction with the Western Week and the Jim Shoulders Rodeo.

Calling the street dance will be Willie Harland of Vinita, who is widely recognized as one of the best square dance callers in this area. Prizes will be awarded to the best dancers. Ron Gilbert, Western Week publicity chairman, reported that several out-of-town square dance clubs are planning to attend.

The Jim Shoulders Rodeo, an RCA approved event, will be held Thursday through Saturday, beginning at 8 o'clock nightly.  

News Clips:

 KENNEDY'S PLANE SETS MOSCOW FLIGHT MARK--President Kennedy's jet airliner has set a speed record for a Washington-to-Moscow flight, answering Soviet taunts that no American aircraft could make the 5,004 mile trip without stopping. 

ANOTHER BIG AREA TURNOUT FOR VACCINE--"The response was magnificent as usual," remarked Dr. C.W. Letcher. The Sabin drive chairman today reported approximately 12,000 Ottawa countians were immunized with Sabin III vaccine Sunday. Letcher reported the county's record of Sabin doses administered per capita exceed that of any other mid-western community in which similar drives were undertaken. 

63.5.24 "Rugged Action Marks Start of Miami's Rodeo"

...For the most part, cowboy performances last night earned average scores. The big exception came in bulldogging competition, where Buck Rutherford of Lenapah hauled down his animal in a flashing 8.7 seconds.

One of evening's biggest thrills was provided unexpectedly by the rodeo's sponsor, Jim Shoulders, who tangled with a saddle bronc named Bomber. The bronc bounced from the chute and in the flick of an eyelash pitched upended Shoulders, who had been  sanding in front of the chute, and then pitched his rider, Wayne Nimmo of Springhill, Kansas. Shoulders limped back to the chute wearing a smile and a few bruises. 

One highlight of the evening came with announcement of winners in the rodeo queens contest. Cheryl Judy, 16-year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Bill Judy, Miami, Route 3, is Miami Rodeo Queen and Frances McCarty, 15-year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Troy McCarty of Commerce, won the competition as Out-of-Town Rodeo Queen.   

63.6.2 29th Annual Wilson Recital at Coleman  "TOYLAND DANCE REVUE"

The shows title was originated by the film producer Walt Disney, who granted Virginia Lee and Tom Wilson special permission to utilize it in their annual spring show. The usual giant cast of young dancers will be primed to cross the footlights after the curtain goes up at 8 o'clock. 

Assisting the Wilson's with the revue are Betty Sue Cray, accompanist, Dee Watters at the drum; Sam Seabolt, bass; Jerry Hunter, guitar; Sarah Stansell, trumpet; and Burl Lane Jr., saxophone. Alma Francis is the narrator. The properties were created by Tom Wilson, assisted by Ted Watts and Lewis Arnett. Special effects are in the charge of Orick Sparlin.   Assistant teachers are Pat Melody, Dee Wallace, Judy Cottam, Kay Snyder and Janie Sandmire. Backstage directors are Jim Watters and George Frances. Costumes were created by Jane Ellis, Lois Smith, Hilda Patrick, and Naydeen Sandmire.

63.6.9 Swimming Teachers at the Municipal Pool 

63.6.9 Fans Can Pick Up Tickets for July 14 Trains to K.C.

Persons who made reservations to ride the Mickey Mantle Special to Kansas City for the July 14 double-heater between the Athletics and NY Yankees may pick-and pay for-their tickets from Frank Munoz at the Security Bank and Trust Co. 

The cost of the tickets, $11 for each adult and $7.80 for each child, covers round-trip rail fare, and bus transportation between the rail station and the stadium. Through the efforts of Munoz, volunteer co-coordinator, Miami received a quota of 100 tickets on the Frisco special train from KC to Tulsa. 

63.6.23 Camp Cherokee

Camping out has been part of summer plans for thousands of boys who have been part of the Oklahoma Cherokee Council of the Boy Scouts of America. This year, 820 boys are scheduled to attend the five one-week camping sessions at Camp Cherokee, a 1,350 acre camp on Grand Lake.  

Last week, 210 boys attended from Miami troops 50, 51, 54, Vinita troop 67, Nowata troop 29, and Bartlesville troops 11, 12, 16, 30, 102, and 111. Director of the camp is Bill Eller of Bartlesville, He and his staff maintain the dining hall, trading post, swimming pool and other camp facilities along with instructors of swimming, archery, boating, canoeing, campcraft, wildlife, and soil-water conservation.

63.7.18 Winners of Playgrounds Tournament Competition 

Miami's annual doll, pet and bicycle parade, a highlight of the annual municipal summer playgrounds program, will be held Friday morning beginning at 10:30am. Moving south down Main street, the paraders will turn left at Second avenue and assemble on the courthouse lawn for judging of parade winners. 

First, second, and third prize will be awarded in four divisions--pets, dolls, decorated bicycles and doll carriages. Final event in the summer program for some 430 youngsters will be the swimming party and picnic, Friday, July 26 at Riverview park. Host for the noon picnic, which will follow the swim party will be the Miami Rotary club. 

Croquet doubles winners: Steven Macklin and James Loehr, Rotary Jaycee, first; Terry Ingle and Susie Halley, College, second; Marjie Dent and Jean Hale, Will Rogers, third; 

Singles winners: Jolene Downing, Torbert, first; Mike Hignite, Chaney, second, and Shelly Schuelein, College, third. 

 

 

 

 

 

63.7.21 Winners of Honors in Playgrounds Parade

Decorated Bicyles: The Bowden fleet--Elizabethe, Mike, Margaret and Charles--first; Kenneth Cooper, second; and Shelly Schuelein, third. (Picture would not download.)

Dolls: Christie Jean Hester, first; Bonnie Hadley, second, and Donna Hawkins, third. Mrs. Bruce G. Carter, one of the judges. 

63.7.23 Miami Youth League Clubs in First Season

Miami's newest baseball organization if the Youth League, which is playing its first season on a new diamond at the Fairgrounds. The league is part of Miami's municipal summer baseball program that totals 32 teams--22 in three Little League divisions, six in the Babe Ruth league and four in the new Youth League, which is headed by Phil Lockhart. 

63.8.2  BIG CROP OF WARDOG CANDIDATES DUE TO REPORT AUG.15

Coach Bill Watkins today expressed hope that the 1963 Miami Wardog candidates will begin efforts immediately to reach peek physical conditions for the the grid campaign. 

63.8.2  Sixth Bargain Fiesta to Jam Main Street --Throngs Due Saturday for Annual Sale

Miami's main street will be transformed into a combination shopping bazaar, carnival and old-time golf rush. The rush will begin early for the endless variety of merchandise being offered by Miami businessmen. Shoppers will undoubtedly begin swarming into the sale area well ahead of the announced 7a.m starting time to "stake" their claims to bargain offerings and to enjoy the atmosphere of a gigantic community get-together which prevails during the yearly event. 

Contrary to the idea that you only spend money at a sale, some lucky folks will leave Saturday event $100 richer than when they came. Three times during the day, at 2,4, and 6pm, $100 drawings will be held at the corner of Central avenue and Main street. To be eligible for a prize a person needs only to register at one of the downtown stories before noon Saturday.

 

 

63.8.7  Phone Prefix Use to Start Monday

 Stan Martin, local SW Bell manager, said that changes will be taking place in preparation for "extended area service" which will make its full-fledged debut in September. "Two first...then five" refers to the method of telephone dialing which Miami phone users will employ next Monday.

"The changes will just mean that Miami people will have a to dial the prefix KI, Kimball, before dialing the rest of the number. Otherwise, their call won't be completed." said Martin. Martin further explained that the changes are part of the program to permit Miami telephone users to call any number in Miami, Quapaw, Picher, or Commerce without long distance changes, simply by dialing two letters and five numbers."  (Note: when my parents moved to the country they had a party line from 1970--1980's.)

 63.8. 12 Net Champs Crowned Here

In the finals of the Miami Jaycees junior tennis tournament, results were as follows:

Junior Boys Singles: Doug Wasson def. Tom Jones to take the championship, Jimmie Bridgeman was awarded the sportsmanship trophy.  Boys Singles: Ken Tunnell def. brother Danny Tunnell. Junior Girls Singles: Joyce Bump def. Margaret Pierce. Girls Singles: Sherry Sparkman def. Carolyn Gladden. 

Junior Boys Doubles--First round, Rodger Smith and Doug Wasson def. Tunnell and Douthitt; Tome Jones and Woody Kaze def. Bill Oliver and Jimmie Bridgeman; Smith and Wasson def. Jones and Kaze to take the championship. Boys Doubles: First round, Kent Tunnell and Mike Cole def. Danny Tunnell and Doug Wasson. D. Tunnel and R. Wasson def. Ronnie Hanna and Brent Rousey; K. Tunnell and Cole def. D Tunnell and R. Wasson in the finals. 

Junior Girls Doubles: First round, Cassie Gaines and Joyce Bump def. Margaret Pierce and Vicki Haynes; Ann Habeger and Vicki Newell def Jean Burford and Sandra Rossman; Gains and Bump def Habeger and Newell for the title.  Girls Doubles: Kathy Munson and Sherry Sparkman def Paula Brewer and Ann Shell;  Debbie Brewer and Carolyn Gladden def. Paula Brewer and Ann Shell. Second round, Munson and Sparkman def. Brewer and Gladden in double elimination. 

63.8.17 PLAN TO ATTEND THE 2ND ANNUAL SIDEWALK SALE IN COMMERCE

Thirty-four businesses from Commerce advertised in a full page add for their Sidewalk Sale.

63.8.19 SOCIETY PAGE  (there were over 86 records of picnics held at Riverview Park)

Members of the Mid-Century Mother's club entertained their families with a picnic super at Riverview Park in Miami. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mauller, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gandy, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Webber, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sill, Mr and Mrs. Harold Curlee, Mr and Mrs. Don Hartman, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Richey, Mike Mauller, Brenda and Carla Reynolds, Pat, Becky and Diana Sill, Vicki and Gary Curlee, Lisa VanVolkenberg, Donna and Nancy Hartman, and Jan and Brent Richey.   

63.8.20 GRAND CHAMPION SHOWN BY WYANDOTTE YOUTH

A Wyandotte youth, Charles Beatty, edged out Phil Synar of Miami, last year's junior champion beef showman at the Ottawa Country Free Fair to win grand champion honors with his 839 pound Hereford steer in the Junior Livestock show

63.8.30 FOOTBALL PREVIEW HERE SATURDAY NIGHT

Two local football squads that are expected to make impressive records this year will display talents before fans Saturday night at the Football Jamboree at Robertson Field. Clashing at 6:30 will be NEO's Blue and Gold units, which have been divided by Coach Red Robertson and his aids to provide a balanced game.

Miami high school's War Dogs will go into action immediately after the Norsemen leave the field. All War Dog candidates will be used as Coach Bill Watkins and his assistants survey the action by four different Blue and White units. 

Last year's Jamboree was a crowd pleaser and the 1963 event sponsored by Miami Jaycees promises to be even better. Receipts from the $1.30 admission prices will be split equally by the high school and college for the purpose of meeting expenses in connection with the taking of motion pictures of the games. These films are important in the coaching program and also will be available at time for public showings.