Articles from the March 22, 2024 edition
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Religious services and events
Alva Church of God Alva Church of God, 517 9th St. in Alva. Pastor Sheryl White. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. with morning worship following at 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening, young adults will meet at 5 p.m. Youth will meet at 6 p.m. This includes...
By Blessed are the persecuted
As we finish up this week on the Beatitudes, we find that the last one is a little lengthier in description than the previous ones. One reason might be because, as the Christian lives out these calls to be Christ like, the world rejects any teaching...
Menus for week of March 25–29
Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday—Yogurt, toast, fruit, juice, milk Tuesday—Pancakes with syrup, fruit, juice, milk Wednesday—Biscuit and sausage gravy, fruit, juice, milk Thursday—Kolache, fruit, juice, milk Friday—Donut, fruit, ju...
Woods County real estate transactions
Real Estate Transfers Book 1360, page 197: Christian Powell and Alison Powell convey unto Savana Foster. Lot 1, block 1, City of Alva, Park Subdivision. Warranty deed. Book 1360, page 220: Cunningham Revocable Trust conveys unto Alice Faye James. Sec...
Woods County court filings
According to the affidavits and petitions on file, the following individuals have been charged. An individual is innocent of any charges listed below until proven guilty in a court of law. All information is a matter of public record and may be...
Woods County Communication logs
Thursday, March 14, 2024 During this day were 14 traffic stops and 10 controlled burns. 8:15 a.m. – Report of a reckless act. 9:07 a.m. – Report of a motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 11:09 a.m. – Report of a train blocking the tracks. 11:25...
Somebody to lean on
“Everybody needs somebody to lean on.” – Traveling Wilburys (Roy Orbison/Tom Petty) 1988. Lean has multiple meanings from meat with little fat to efficient with little waste, but the Wilburys were...
Springtime lilacs or skunky memories
Ever suddenly been transported back in time by just a whiff of a lingering smell in the air? The sight of a house? A quick glimpse of a stranger’s profile who instantly reminds you of someone in y...
Paper plates vs fine china
I was recently having a conversation with my son regarding my mother’s ancestors and how they came from Denmark to settle in Oklahoma. In thinking not just about my great-grandparents but also the o...
Why did your ancestors choose to settle there?
Do you ever wonder why your ancestors settled where they did? Somewhere around here is an old article out of the Clark County Clipper about my great-great-grandfather, William Little. Now I’ve heard some stories about him that probably shouldn’t be...
Oklahoma Profile: Albert Brumley – part 2
In 1931, Albert Brumley married Goldie Schell and the couple settled in her hometown of Powell, Missouri. Albert earned a living by continuing to write gospel songs that were published by numerous...
Ttriskaidekaphobia
No pills will help this condition. This is the name for someone with fears about the number 13. What a good question to pose on game night. I was at Walmart the other evening, and when I came out ther...
Rangers win series over Arkansas Tech Saturday
ALVA – The Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers baseball team closed out a three-game series with Arkansas Tech Saturday afternoon into the evening. The Rangers took Game One 3-2 after Colby Mitchell f...
Rangers fall in series finale to Arkansas Tech
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The Rangers softball team closed out a three-game series with Arkansas Tech Golden Suns Saturday. Arkansas Tech struck early to jump out to a 5-0 lead after the first inning before closing out the win over the Rangers 8-1. N...
Tuesday night bowling standings, week of March 19
Team Standings Dilly Dilly – 69 wins, 47 losses The Bowl Movements – 63.5 wins, 52.5 losses O’Bar – 63 wins, 53 losses Marshall’s Oldtimers – 61 wins, 55 losses Rollin Good Times –58 wins, 58 losses Knights of Columbus – 57 wins, 59 losses X-Team ...
Rangers powered by five home runs in 13-8 win over Hornets
EMPORIA, Kan. – Northwestern Oklahoma State, coming off a series win over Arkansas Tech, carried the momentum in Tuesday afternoon's non-conference game. The Rangers jumped out to a 10-2 lead before closing out the 13-8 victory over Emporia State. N...
ROMA DELORES SCOTT
Graveside services for Roma Scott, 88, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Alva Municipal Cemetery with Steve Hamm of College Hill Church of Christ officiating. Arrangements are...
Growing the next generation of agriculturists
Many FFA members can still remember what it was like wearing a green 4-H jacket instead of the blue corduroy one of the FFA. Others can remember a time when they had nothing to do with agriculture....
William Darrell Wessels Scholarship established
ALVA – Darrell Wessels established the William Darrell Wessels Scholarship in Nursing because nurses are dear to his family’s heart. Wessels hopes to prepare Northwestern nursing students for their future lives and recognizes there will always be...
Grace L. Wessels Scholarship established
ALVA – Grace Wessels established the Grace L. Wessels Scholarship in Early Childhood Education because of her love for education and helping students. Wessels’ support of Northwestern Oklahoma State University and its students stems from her fellowsh...
Deadline to change party affiliation approaches
Oklahomans who want to change their party affiliation must submit their change no later than March 31, Woods County Election Board Secretary Holly Blevins said today. Voters may change their party affiliation online using the OK Voter Portal at...
Family car wins Best Hot Rod in Darryl Starbird Show
A newly restored 1935 Chevrolet Coupe won "Best Hot Rod" in the Darryl Starbird Show in Tulsa recently. The car is owned by Dr. Richard Moore of Waynoka. The Darryl Starbird Show is the largest car...
Purchase of new ambulance passes by one vote at Alva City Council
A proposal to buy a new ambulance through a lease purchase contract raised numerous questions among Alva City Council members Monday night. Mayor Kelly Parker read the agenda listing for discussion and action to approve the modified lease/purchase ag... Full story
