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Curtis Odell Scism was born in Elk City, Oklahoma, December 27, 1945, to Eugene Tipton Scism and Velma Curlock Scism. Surrounded by family and friends Odell passed away peacefully April 28, 2024, while in the care of Faith Presbyterian Hospice, Rockwall, Texas. Odell fought the hardest fight of his life against the rarest of skin cancers, Merkel Cell Carcinoma.

Judy Haught, Vice President of Beckham/Roger Mills Unit of OREA, welcomed retired educators to the May 10, 2024 meeting. She greeted members, Glenda Ivins, Cathy Lewis, June Lovelace, Suzanne Walker, Dennis McRee, Stephanie Malone, Janice Mollet, Jan Attocknie, Mary Fern Carpenter, Tana Feldman, Gwen Pasby and Carla Garrison.

An arrest warrant was filed in the Beckham County District Court on May 23 for a 28-year-old Hammon man.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) today sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, and FBI Director Christopher Wray to request a briefing and information regarding two Jordanian nationals who attempted to enter Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.

Berlin Community Building will host the annual fundraiser dinner on June 8, 2024, at 6:00 pm. The monies raised will be used for the upkeep of the building and to continue the monthly dinners. As money is available, building improvements are completed. The menu will consist of chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, rolls, salad, homemade desserts and is by donation.

The Erick-Texola Alumni Celebration this past weekend seemed to be a big hit with everyone! It was nice to see Erick so busy again with more people coming to town! I missed seeing several but maybe next time.

Plum Jam

“Consider this our Save the Date announcement,” laughed Dust Bowl Days board member Kay Allen. “The days of the festival will be July 19-21.”

A 64-year-old Sayre man has been released from the Beckham County Detention Center after being charged with planning an act of violence, feloniously pointing a firearm, and threatening to perform an act of violence. If convicted, Kevin Ray Powers will face up to ten years in prison. The investigation reportedly began on May 11 when the Sayre Police were called to the 800 block of North Second Street.

Elk City Baseball Banquet

DEAR ABBY: I’m 42 and recently had my first baby. My brother is six years younger and has a baby who just turned 1. Our mom has a total of four biological grandkids and one step-grandchild.