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BETHEL VICINITY

* ** *NO BETHEL SERVICES NEXT TWO SUNDAYSThere will be no Sunday school or church services at Bethel the next two Sundays. Camp meeting at Perkins is Aug. 2-12. Everyone is invited to attend.Mrs John Forbis spent Wednesday in Hennessey visiting Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Chartier, and Mr. and Mrs.

Gilmour Open House set Aug. 13

Gilmour students and parents will have a chance to meet with teachers and staff Aug. 13 at the open house enrollment on the school campus. Enrollment will be from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and will be followed by a cookout and live music by Bonham’s Revue.
Bonham’s Revue - Members of the bluegrass band include, from left, Jim Blair, David Bonham, Clifford Parrett, Shilah Bonham, Virgil Bonham and Brittney Bonham.

School Hair Length Not Covered In New Code

For the first time this year, there will be no restrictions on the length of hair boys may wear at Kingfisher high school. Under a new “personal appearance code: adopted in May by the board of education, the only reference to hair is that it must be “neat, clean and well groomed.
KINGFISHER FEDERAL Savings and Loan sponsored the Little League champions in the 13-14 year-old age group. They are, front row, left to right, John Hopkins III, Jeff Ferris and Mike Stolz. Second row, Steve Pendegraft, Craig Blair, Greg Copeland, Johnny Spencer, David Van Cleave and Coach Bill Stolz. Team members not picturd are Kenneth Henry, Dennis Themer, Jim Case and Coach Carroll Van Cleave. (Free Press, Aug. 2, 1976)

LOCAL PARK TOURISTS’ HAVEN

Dr. James Hays and wife of Enid were visitors in Kingfisher Tuesday. While here, Mr. Hays made inquiries concerning the local tourists park, stating that he had heard many times of its excellence.

COLORED MAN GETS BEST GRADE IN EXAMINATION

A colored man, F.F. Baily of Hennessey, made the highest grade in the recent teachers’ examination held here. He received an average of ninety-percent and was issued a first grade certificate.Lois Peters, seeking a second grade certificate, was next highest with an average of 89 14-17 percent.

BOBBED HAIR WILL STAY, SAY BARBERS

Despite the persistent opinion of a number of people that bobbed hair must eventually go out of style, local barbers say that “It is here to say.”Mr. Lee, manager of the Big Four shop, says that “Bobbed hair is not going out of style, and there are plenty of signs to the contrary.

COMMODITY COMMENTS

WHEAT: Markets continued on a downward price-spiral the past week. The Gulf Hard Winter Wheat bid late Tuesday, July 27, was $3.701/ 2 down 121/ 2 cents for the period. State elevators reported a range of $3.09-3.26 on ordinary protein and up to $3.47 on high protein wheat. (Free Press, Aug.
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