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VOL. 6—NO. 11-12 WESTERN STATE HOSPITAL, FT. SUPPLY, OKLAHOMA NOV.-DEC. 1958

we appreciate the traditional associa­

tions we connect with Christmas and all

that it means. The thoughts we entertain

at Christmas have the old familiar ring,

spelling our wishes for "Peace and Good­

will Among Men." In the Christmas Spirit

we extend to you, our friends, our best

wishes for a Page Two NEW HORIZONS, FT. SUPPLY, OKLAHOMA November-December 1958

NEW HORIZONS for us who treat the patients. Jerry Vogel Gives Kandy Published Monthly by For hospital employees we wish DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION Yuletide happiness, a "forty hour Our holiday season was brightened WESTERN STATE HOSPITAL working week," increased wages, through the continued generosity of FT. SUPPLY, OKLAHOMA Workmen's Compensation for all em­ our long time benefactor Jerry Vogel RHEBA L. EDWARDS, M.D., SUPERINTENDENT ployees, an adequate retirement income this month. His periodical gifts of EDITOR - MORRIS NEIGHBORS plan, and better working and living kandy in honor of his friends has been TYPIST - VIRGINIA MILLION arrangements. a bright spot in our lives here. For the hospital we wish a surprise This month, in honor of the birthday from Santa Claus, sufficient paint, of Dr. Jack Deutch on November 29, yntoimaiiu ^beaklnc. . . lumber, pipe, electric cable, plumbing, he has sent for our patients enough BY DR. RHEBA EDWARDS heating and lighting fixtures to mod­ kandy for one package to each patient. ernize and repair our tired old build­ Dr. Deutch is a prominent physician CHRISTMAS CONSTANCY— ings! Instead of being able to do only and surgeon in Chicago who supports Changes are everywhere, yet there emergency maintenance, please, dear the Jerry Vogel Foundation with his are a few things that abide, defying Santa, give us the wherewith to do time and interest. time and revolution. The old message, preventive maintenance. Western State Hospital wishes Dr. "For unto you is born this day in the Deutch happiness on every birthday city of David a Saviour which is Christ and many many more of them. To both the Lord" is still in the heart of these men we also wish a happy holi­ Christians. Ba3by 1 day season. There is no need for stories new or BY ROY SASSEEN —WSH— different. Modernization of the old one Several men from our ward were Old Age and Survivor's adds nothing to the beauty of its mes­ guests at the dance and party given sage. recently by the women of Berry build­ Insurance Christmas with its worship, ex­ ing. They enjoyed dancing and cards, Deductions from payrolls for Old pressed affection and sharing of gifts, also refreshments. Age and Survivor's Insurance change celebrates God's entrance into human Russell Fautz had company and went on or after January 1, 1959. Payrolls flesh and experience. The circumstan­ home over Thanksgiving, his sister filed on or after that date will be sub­ ces of His birth in Bethlehem are hum­ from Alva came after him. He is going ject to 2% percent Old Age and Sur­ ble—almost beyond believing. To con­ back home again at Christmas. vivor's Insurance deductions on the template an infant cradled in straw, first $4,800.00 earned during the cal­ Donald Shirley had company, his and to call Him Lord and God" is a endar year of 1959. far reach in faith. father and mother took him home over Thanksgiving. He brought in a Public Law 85-840 enacted into law It is also a story ol humanity—He box of apples and cookies. on August 28, 1958, by our National whom the heavens could not contain Congress, makes these changes in the Andy Ashlock has been working at is the Babe lying on the pallet of straw. program. The State's contribution must Laverne for several weeks and comes It is a story of love, Christ is God's also match the employee's deductions. back over Saturday and Sunday. His love and power made flesh. God gives This information was received by cousin brought him back for a visit His best gift, Himself in Christ. And the hospital from the State Budget Thanksgiving. man returns his best gift, his manhood, Director of Oklahoma, which is an ex­ in Christ. At Christmas, through wor­ Lee Roy Ray had company, his uncle ecutive department of the State Gov­ ship and sacrament we share in this and sister from Texas. He may go ernment. It affects all hospital em­ exchange. home with them next time. ployees. What we give of ourselves seems Roy Sassoon .expects to have com­ —WSH— small, until added to Christ. What God pany soon and may go to Buffalo with Our Christmas Goals gives seems small—a newborn child. his brother and sister-in-law. Christmas at Western State Hospital But when we believe, we find both Several of the boys from Bagby at­ this year is following an age old pat­ gifts are great—bearing all that God tend the dances on Hill 9, Saturday is, and all that we hope to be. tern—but one which can scarcely be nights, and enjoy the dance and re­ improved upon except through in­ In a world that is not only changing, freshments very much. creased good will and generosity. but seems to be dissolving, there are —WSH— tens of millions of us who want Christ­ Plans now in effect, when fulfilled, will assure every patient in the hos­ mas to be the same with the same ole Day 4 greeting "Merry Christmas" and no pital these things: A nice gift under other. BY JOHN T. CARLILE the tree on Christmas morning, one or more Christmas parties during the ten I had company this month, my step­ YULETIDE YEARNINGS days preceding Christmas, a night bus mother from San Antonio, Tex. She We in a state mental hospital voice tour to Woodward to view the Christ­ our thinking about things we'd like to took me to Woodward and we had a mas decorations on homes and streets, have for our patients, employees and wonderful time. a sack of treats, a visit on Christmas our hospital at Christmas. Arnold K. Ornele, Edgar Crooks, H. morning from Santa Claus, a decorated Our first wish is the Peace of Christ­ Liftie, Buddie Wright and C Lowery tree on their ward and many special mas to abide with us. A remembrance were transferred here from other programs in the auditorium. gift to every patient—especially from wards. Needless to say, we cannot list the his family or an interested friend. Also John Baillard was transferred to various people or activities which will for our patients we wish more under­ Day 1 and Adolph Heickelescheck to make these things possible. Suffice to standing and acceptance from family Day 3. Carl Wilcox was transferred to say, we are all working together to and friend, and increased knowledge another ward. achieve these goals. November-December 1958 NEW HORIZONS, FT. SUPPLY, OKLAHOMA Page Three

Hill 6 Three-Man Band Day 3 BY VESTA WILLIAMS Plays For Dances BY VIRGIL DAVIS Guests on Hill 6 this month have We have been privileged for the past Verner Hopkins was transferred to included: Jane Kepford, Hill 8; Pearl month to have a fine little band play Day 4. Karraker, Berry 3; Modella Pierce, live music for our regular patient, Alva Graham had company on the Newell 4; Mabel Fitzgerald, Berry 3; dances each week. ward last week. Mary Keen, Berry 1; Mrs. Orlow, Hill We have a new popcorn popper now The patients and employees alike say 8; and Velma Busby, Berry 2. on the ward. The nurses served us pop­ that they really enjoy the music put corn and cocoa on Thanksgiving day, Three girls from our ward are now out by these three young high school also soft drinks. working at O. T., Myrtle Friday, Vesta fellows. Williams and Addie Quier. Winnie I went to Woodward last week with Stoker has quit O. T. and is back work­ They are, Gordon Couch on the my sister, it was a nice trip. ing for Dr. and Mrs. Terrell. Janice drums; Ronnie Shurley on the lead Some of us have been playing pool Green is still working at the beauty guitar and Forrest Kennedy on the in the basement. They had a dance shop. second guitar. Forrest is also a very there a few nights ago. fine vocalist and his songs are enjoyed John Haven was transferred from We always look forward to our bus by all. rides, and once were lucky enough to this ward. go twice in one week. These boys have made a real hit We have some nice plants from the down here, and we surely appreciate Greenhouse. Hill 6 was fortunate in receiving an their efforts. They volunteered their Carl Pommit had company two weeks electric clock this month, donated services and it was one of the nicest ago. through the efforts of Mrs. Earl Wy- things that has happened to our dances Some of us went to the bingo game mer, Longdale. We also received a love­ in quite some time. last Friday night. ly group of framed prints from O. T., Thanks, fellows, from all of us. Rex Montgomery was transferred to which brighten our ward a great deal. this ward. Mrs. Virginia Million is working —WSH— —WSH— throughout the holiday season for Morris Neighbors and Mrs. Bertha Among The Patient Personnel Little, having quit O. T. temporarily. BY JEAN ROBERTS Sewing Room Mrs. Million has had as her guest, the NATHLENE DENMAN When she was home she cared for Rev. Vern Jones, Episcopalian priest the sick. She always has a nice smile The girls of the sewing room are from Woodward and her friend, Miss for everyone. Her favorite food is fried back in full swing after receiving our Bleckley of Woodward. chicken. new material. We have been making Mrs. Quier was visited by her daugh­ items used on the wards. Ivy Cummings likes to do embroid­ ter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Mrs. Russell and Mrs. Elona Golden ery, tatting and crocheting, and to read Barnes of Broken Arrow. They were have been getting treats for us one good books. She loves to help her fel- here for two days and gave her some day a week for the past five weeks. lowman. nice things. We had a Hallowe'en party the last The Fairview Betterment club has Miss Cummings is on Newell 4. of October, with rolls, coffee and ap­ made it possible for us to have several While in the hospital she helped wait ples. Mrs. Russell brought cookies for parties. They have sent us cookies, cup on the patients. She hopes to be out so us November 17. cakes, Kool Aid, etc. she can do the work she loves, which Iva Murdock had company Nov. 9. A group of Fairview ladies visited us is helping her fellowman. The Cheyenne Valley Home Demon­ November 13. Mrs. Little brought them stration club of Belva sent us cookies. to see us. They brought us an armful Willa Walker brought cookies the of beautiful flowers and refreshments Altus Library Sends Books morning of December 1. for a Thanksgiving party. —WSH— Irene Whitbeck was transferred here The hospital Library received ap­ from Hill 2. proximately 40 books from the Altus Choir Notes public library this month, for which Vesta Williams enjoyed a long out­ BY JOHN MILLER ing last week. She went home with we are very grateful. Mrs. Snedegar, afternoon aide, for the The books, sent by Altus librarian, We have six men and ten women in weekend. M. Edith Hall, were delivered at the the choir now. Tom Kelley went home Three girls on our ward, Addie hospital by Mr. L. C. Miller. Hilda for a week's visit with his father in Quier, Janice Green and Vesta Wil­ Mendenhall, hospital librarian, will Enid. Jerry Fisher's father came after liams were fortunate enough to be in­ place the books, according to their him last week to go to Okeene and vited to the Thanksgiving dinner at subject matter, in the 3,000-volume Watonga for a family reunion. the Methodist church in May. Rev. library, located in the Recreation Hall. Mildred Sampson and Gay Lorn Wil­ Wells took them and after dinner they Our patients will certainly enjoy son joined the choir. visited in the home of Mrs. Sadie these and other books sent in by the Last Monday at choir practice Miss Burris, former canteen worker. interested reading public of Western Randall rearranged the seats for the The Gingham Pals of Woodward sent Oklahoma. Truly our patients know the members so half could sit on each side cookies on our ward. truth of the saying "A good book is a of the altar. If our dreams come true Irene Whitbeck has been enjoying good friend". we will have a beautiful new picture visits from her mother and sister. in the center with lights. We are plan­ Jane Kepford, who has been quite ill, by her family. ning a Christmas party. is much better and is now going to can­ Mrs. Lynch, morning aide, is on vaca­ Next week we will start reviewing teen and other places. She was visited tion. some Christmas carols. Page Four NEW HORIZONS, FT. SUPPLY, OKLAHOMA November-December 1958

It seems that George Vest finally Beauty Shop News Day 1 wrote down the staff's defenses and BY DAVE CALLAWAY killed two birds with the same stone. BY JANICE GREEN The following patients have attained A respectable job and a discharge. I'll- Mrs. Lee received a real nice gift the ultimate goal from their therapeu­ have to hand it to you, Buddy, you from her son, Robert E. Lee, who is tic treatment—a release from the hos­ don't give up until the mission is ac­ overseas in England. complished. pital and a new lease on life: Roland Mrs. Goodwin has been ill for quite Streacher, Lewis Jirick, Willard Davis, It appears that I'm leaving for the some time with a cold but is feeling Alley Sledge and Curtis Wade. V. A., so you can't call this politics, but much better. Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Good­ I want to give credit where it comes Congratulations, you lucky fellers, win served cookies to all the girls one due—so, here goes. We have a large and the best of luck to you all. You day, and Mrs. Lee treated us to pop number of attendants, supervisors, doc­ of course realize we admire and envy corn. Mrs. Powers served candy and tors and other employees that are go­ you on your uphill climb to recovery. apples. ing beyond the call of duty for us and The nice thing about the dancing to illustrate I should like to point out Esta Brown had company and went rules are—you're supposed to dance that on our ward alone, Mrs. Rutledge home for a week. the fast ones close and the close ones has furnished us on several occasions Velma Busby had company, her sis­ fast. with cookies, coffee, hot cakes and ter, two nieces and brother-in-law. The following patients were fortun­ eggs, purely at her own expense. Mr. Olga Duas went home and spent two ate in getting to go home for a few Messenger has done likewise with pop­ days with her sister. days this past month: Tom Kelly, Alley corn, at least once a week, and I could Janice Green was visited by Mrs. Sledge, Curtis Wade, Donald Phelps, go on and on about niceties extended by Margaret Holder, an old friend from Lorren Peterson, Wade Medbery and others. Lynn Stockman. Geary who has moved to Woodward. —WSH— Your reporter was invited to a It is significant to note that as a Thanksgiving dinner at the Methodist general rule people in the above cate­ Newell 2 church in May. gory usually gets their releases a short BY LOUISE RICE Mrs. Lee has been sick but is back time after these trips home. Mrs. Belew visited here Oct. 27. at work now. Two of our little nurse trainees al­ A few girls from Newell 2 visited on Your reporter also had as guests, most met with disaster on a high-speed Newell 1. They drank pop and danced two Catholic sisters from Woodward. bicycle last Sunday, and what a dam­ with Ila McGuinn playing the piano. The Rev. Wingard visited the shop aging blow this could have been to our Mr. Neighbors and a gymnasium scenery. Please be careful, girls; We recently. teacher are having a class for some —WSH— don't want you missing our dances. girls of our ward and Newell 1. They The following patients had visitors include Mrs. E. Hickman, Laga Put- Taylor 2 during November: Carl Wilcox, Dallas man, Fay Muce, Maryetta Artley, Nina BY SALLIE NEEDHAM Risley, Roy Swale and Raymond Goy- Chambers, Crystal Threlkell and ens. It's really nice to have company others. Mary Rainwater was transferred to and realize that others are equally Mrs. Ida Akers had company Novem­ Vinita this month. interested in your recovery. ber 7. Others having company were Glenda Walling was transferred to We have two magnetic personalities Effie Snyde, Fay Muce Leta Put man us from Newell 4. among our nurse trainees who are de­ Mrs. Ann Thornhill returned here Florence Swagarty was transferred sirous of becoming missionaries in the November 5. Mrs. Blay's husband to Newell 4. wilds of the heathens. One of the sav­ stopped by for a chat with her. The Gray Ladies visited us two weeks ory dishes they shall be looking for­ Veda Henry had company, her sister ago for our birthday party. They ward to is a tasty-delish steak a la from Woodward. brought cards for all those who had monkey. The pleasure shall be yours, The beauty parlor lady and helpers birthdays, and served cookies. ladies. As a preparatory suggestion you come the first Monday in each month The afternoon attendants served us might condition yourselves with one and give permanents and coiffeurs. ice cream and cake one evening, and of our tasty American delicacies prior the night ladies served us angel food to your departures—namely, fillets of cake. rattlesnake. But please be real care­ Hospital 2 ful and don't wind up in a kettle of BY JEAN ROBERTS cannibal stew. Mrs. Bobbie Heyton went home for Hill 7 Two more student nurses hereabouts good, also Ruth Brooks. BY L. H. JACKSON have proved that they aren't only good Carrie Son went out with her hus­ at nursing but do equally well in the band for Thanksgiving and visited her Mr. and Mrs. Blay were so kind as baking of birthday cakes. mother and sister at Hobart. to bring their projector and show us I wish to join Mr. Swale in thanking Dorothy Griffith was out riding with some home movies. A few of the col­ y'ou for his cake, and by the way, Miss her husband and family. orful films were taken during the 1957 Brooks, you have the makings of a Jimmie Payne had his father as a Woodward rodeo and parade. fine golf and tennis player. Incidentally guest. Rose McGee had company Dec. Others were of the hospital grounds the other party happens to be Miss 1, and Ed Mellow was visited by his and the Hallowe'en dance. In one of Jones. family. the movies, we were all impressed by May we take this opportunity to W. D. Hockaday had company, his Mr. Shirly's wonderful pair of bird thank the volunteer department for the wife served cup cakes and cookies to dogs. Some of Mr. Blay's other films nice flowers, bulbs and our popcorn patients and attendants. were of Frontier City in Oklahoma popper. It's very nice of you to re­ Esther Schmidt was visited by her City and Crystal Beach in Woodward. member us for Christmas. husband and family. We certainly enjoyed it very much. November-December 1958 NEW HORIZONS, FT. SUPPLY, OKLAHOMA Page Five

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y&lET/DE GREETINGS

Once again the holy days of Christmastide draw near. The custom of giving and receiving gifts is a beloved tradition that has lived through the ages and has brought joy to millions. It is fitting that we recognize the gifts that are bestowed upon Western State Hospital by inter­ ested people, dedicated people. The interest, the time, and the resources of individuals and volunteer groups, the floods of Christmas gifts sent in annually by those who care, family members, civic organiza­ tions, and all who share the hopes of the mentally ill, all. of these tokens of love reflect the true meaning of Christmas. It is really more blessed to give than receive.

Again, it is a privilege to express our deep appreciation and thanks to those who help make this the brightest season of the year.

May this be the happiest and most delightful Christmas you have ever known is our wish for patients, employees, families, and friends. RHEBA L. EDWARDS, M. D. Superintendent

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

"He Shall Reign Forever and Ever"

"And the Government shall be upon J lis shoulder, and His name shall be called "Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace!" —ISASAH 9:6 Page Six NEW HORIZONS, FT. SUPPLY, OKLAHOMA November-December 1958 WESTERN STATE HOSPITAL

MONDAY f, DECEMBER 15— 8:15 A.M. CHRISTMAS MOVIE HILL 4-5 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 8:45 A.M. CHRISTMAS MUSIC McCLENDON 3 MUSIC DEPARTMENT 9:15 A.M. CHRISTMAS MUSIC McCLENDON 2 MUSIC DEPARTMENT 10:00 A.M. CHRISTMAS MUSIC HILL 4 MUSIC DEPARTMENT 10:30 A.M. CHRISTMAS MUSIC HILL 5 MUSIC DEPARTMENT 11:00 A.M. CHRISTMAS ALBUM BROADCAST RECREATION DEPARTMENT RECREATION DEPARTMENT 1:15 P.M. CHRISTMAS MOVIE McCLENDON 4 CHEERFUL H.D. CLUB 2:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS PARTY NEWELL 1 ALVA GRAY LADIES 2:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS PARTY BERRY 1-2-3 ALVA AMERICAN LEG. AUX. 2:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS PARTY HOSPITAL BUILDING MUSIC DEPARTMENT 4:15 P.M. CHRISTMAS MUSIC HILL 1 STUDENT NURSES 5:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS ALBUM EROADCAST RECREATION DEPARTMENT 6:00 P.M. BUS TOUR DAY 1 ONEITA RANDALL 6:30 P.M. CAROLING HILL BUILDING STUDENT NURSES 6:30 P.M. CAROLING HOSPITAL BUILDING GRAY LADIES 7:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS PARTY HILL 4-5 ELM GROVE CHURCH 7:30 P.M. MUSICAL PROGRAM AUDITORIUM RECREATION DEPARTMENT 7:30 P.M. BUS TOUR TAYLOR 1 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16— 8:30 A.M. CHRISTMAS MOVIE • McCLENDON 2-3 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 9:00 A.M. CHRISTMAS MUSIC TAYLOR 2 MUSIC DEPARTMENT 9:30 A.M. CHRISTMAS MUSIC TAYLOR 1 MUSIC DEPARTMENT 10:30 A.M. CHRISTMAS MUSIC HILL 8 MUSIC DEPARTMENT 11:00 A.M. CHRISTMAS ALBUM BROADCAST RECREATION DEPARTMENT 1:15 P.M. CHRISTMAS MOVIE TAYLOR 2 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 1:30 P.M. CHRISTMAS PARTY McCLENDON 2 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS PARTY McCLENDON 1 HARPER CO. H.D. CLUB RECREATION DEPARTMENT 3:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS PARTY HILL 9 STUDENT NURSES 5:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS ALBUM BROADCAST RECREATION DEPARTMENT 6:00 P.M. BUS TOUR BAGBY BUILDING MAY W.C.T.U 6:30 P.M. CAROLING McCLENDON BUILDING KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 7:30 P.M. CHRISTMAS PARTY DAY BUILDING WOODWARD GRAY LADIES 7:30 P.M. CHRISTMAS PARTY TAYLOR 1-2 FREEDOM AM. LEG. AUX. 7:30 P.M. CHRISTMAS PARTY HILL 6-7 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 7:30 P.M. BUS TOUR BAGBY BUILDING

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17- 8:30 A.M. CHRISTMAS MOVIE TAYLOR 1 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 9:00 A.M. CHRISTMAS MUSIC NEWELL 1-2 MUSIC DEPARTMENT 9:45 A.M. CHRISTMAS MUSIC DAY 4 MUSIC DEPARTMENT 10:15 A.M. CHRISTMAS MUSIC DAY 2 MUSIC DEPARTMENT 11:00 A.M. CHRISTMAS MUSIC DAY 3 MUSIC DEPARTMENT 11:00 A.M. CHRISTMAS ALBUM BROADCAST RECREATION DEPARTMENT 1:15 P.M. CHRISTMAS MOVIE HOSPITAL 1 RECREATION' DEPARTMENT 2:30 P.M. CHRISTMAS PARTY HILL 8 HALL CO-ETTES 3:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS PARTY HILL 2-3 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 3:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS MUSIC HOSPITAL 1-2 MUSIC DEPARTMENT 5:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS ALBUM BROADCAST STUDENT NURSES 6:00 P.M. BUS TOUR NEWELL 1-2 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 6:30 P.M. CAROLING BERRY & TAYLOR FT. SUPPLY M.Y.F. 6:30 P.M. CHRISTMAS PARTY HILL 1 MRS. RUSSELL SEAMAN 7:30 P.M. CHRISTMAS CONCERT AUDITORIUM WOODWARD HIGH BAND 7:30 P.M. BUS TOUR DAY 4 AND REC. DEPT. RECREATION DEPARTMENT

TEIURSDAY, DECEMBER 18- 8:30 A.M. CHRISTMAS MOVIE McCLENDON 5 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 0:00 A.M. CHRISTMAS MUSIC McCLENDON 4 MUSIC DEPARTMENT .0:30 A.M. CHRISTMAS MUSIC McCLENDON 5 MUSIC DEPARTMENT .1:00 A.M. CHRISTMAS ALBUM BROADCAST RECREATION DEPARTMENT 1:15 P.M. CHRISTMAS MOVIE IN'E WELL 1-2 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS PARTY BERRY 2 SHATTUCK CATHOLIC LADIES 2:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS PARTY BERRY 1-3 H.D. CLUBS 3:30 P.M. CHRISTMAS MUSIC HILL 3 MUSIC DEPARTMENT 4:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS MUSIC HILL 2 MUSIC DEPARTMENT 5:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS ALBUM BROADCAST STUDENT NURSES 6:00 P.M. BUS TOUR NEWELL 3-4 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 6:30 P.M. CAROLING DAY BUILDING EMPLOYEES 7:30 P.M. BUS TOUR HILL 4-5 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 7:30 P.M. CHRISTMAS MOVIE AUDITORIUM RECREATION DEPARTMENT November-December 1958 NEW HORIZONS, FT. SUPPLY, OKLAHOMA Page Seven Christmas Calendar - - - 1958 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19- 8:30 A.M. CHRISTMAS MOVIE HILL 7 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 9:00 A.M. CHRISTMAS MUSIC HILL 9 MUSIC DEPARTMENT 9:30 A.M. CHRISTMAS MUSIC HILL 6 MUSIC DEPARTMENT 10:00 A.M. CHRISTMAS MUSIC HILL 7 MUSIC DEPARTMENT 11:00 A.M. CHRISTMAS ALBUM BROADCAST RECREATION DEPARTMENT 1:15 P.M. CHRISTMAS MOVIE McCLENDON 1 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS PARTY HILL 4-5 GINGHAM GALS H.D. CLUB 3:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS MUSIC NEWELL 3-4 MUSIC DEPARTMENT 3:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM NEWELL 3-4 MUSIC DEPARTMENT 5:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS ALBUM BROADCAST STUDENT NURSES 6:00 P.M. BUS TOUR DAY 2 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 7:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS MUSIC BERRY BUILDING MUSIC DEPARTMENT 7:30 P.M. BUS TOUR TAYLOR 2 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 7:30 P.M. CHRISTMAS PARTY NEWELL 1-2 WOODWARD GRAY LADIES 7:30 P.M. CHRISTMAS CANTATA AUDITORIUM BUFFALO CHRISTIAN CH. 7:30 P.M. VETERANS PARTY DORM. BASEMENT WOODWARD AM. LEG. AUX. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20- 9:00 A.M. BUS TOUR McCLENDON BUILDING RECREATION DEPARTMENT 11:00 A.M. CHRISTMAS ALBUM BROADCAST RECREATION DEPARTMENT 1:30 P.M. BUS TOUR McCLENDON BUILDING RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2:30 P.M. VETERANS PARTY AUDITORIUM LAVERNE AM LEG. AUX. 4:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS ALBUM BROADCAST RECREATION DEPARTMENT 6:00 P.M. BUS TOUR BERRY BUILDING RECREATION DEPARTMENT 7:30 P.M. BUS TOUR BERRY BUILDING RECREATION DEPARTMENT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21— 8:30 A.M. CHRISTMAS CHIMES BROADCAST MUSIC DEPARTMENT 9:00 A.M. CHURCH SERVICES AUDITORIUM REV. WINGARD 11:00 A.M. CHRISTMAS MUSIC BROADCAST RECREATION DEPARTMENT 3:00 P.M. VESPER SERVICE AUDITORIUM CHAPLAIN 4:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS ALBUM BROADCAST RECREATION DEPARTMENT 6:00 P.M. BUS TOUR DAY 3 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 7:30 P.M. BUS TOUR HILL 9 RECREATION DEPARTMENT MONDAY, DECEMBER 22— 8:30 A.M. CHRISTMAS MOVIE McCLENDON 5 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 11:00 A.M. CHRISTMAS ALBUM BROADCAST RECREATION DEPARTMENT 1:15 P.M. CHRISTMAS MOVIE McCLENDON 4 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS PARTY McCLENDON 3-4-5 WOODWARD GRAY LADIES 5:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS ALBUM BROADCAST STUDENT NURSES 6:00 P.M. BUS TOUR HILL 1-2-3 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 6:30 P.M. CAROLING BAGBY & NEWELL MR. WELLS 7:30 P.M. BUS TOUR HILL 6-8 - RECREATION DEPARTMENT TUESDAY , DECEMBER 23— 8:30 A.M. CHRISTMAS MOVIE McCLENDON 2-3 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 9:00 A.M. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM DAY 1 MUSIC DEPARTMENT 11:00 A.M. CHRISTMAS ALBUM BROADCAST RECREATION DEPARTMENT 1:15 P.M. CHRISTMAS MOVIE TAYLOR 2 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS MUSIC DAY BUILDING MUSIC DEPARTMENT 4:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS ALBUM BROADCAST RECREATION DEPARTMENT 7:30 P.M. CHRISTMAS DANCE DAY & NEWELL BLDGS. WOODWARD V.F.W. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24— 8:30 A.M. CHRISTMAS MOVIE TAYLOR 1 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 11:00 A.M. CHRISTMAS ALBUM BROADCAST RECREATION DEPARTMENT 1:15 P.M. CHRISTMAS MOVIE HOSPITAL 1 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 4:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS ALBUM BROADCAST RECREATION DEPARTMENT 7:30 P.M. CHRISTMAS DANCE AUDITORIUM RECREATION DEPARTMENT CHRISTMAS DAY— 7:30 A.M. SANTA AND HELPERS 12:00 NOON CHRISTMAS DINNER RECREATION DEPARTMENT 7:30 P.M. MOVIE AUDITORIUM

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Have you ever been to a Birthday party at And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord, which the person himself was not only ignored, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for He but did not so much as receive one gift while others has regarded the low estate of His handmaiden." received numerous and varied gifts? I'm sure These words are those of Mary as the angel that you would consider this a very strange Birth­ told her of her coming child. Artists have pic­ day party. Yet somehow I feel that this is the way Christ Himself must often feel year after tured this scene often, and the painting I like year as the world pauses to celebrate HIS best is one by the 21-year-old boy, Rossetti by Birthday. name. He called his painting "Ecce Ancilla As Catholics the Church strives to remind you Domini," which means "Behold the Handmaid of this simple fact, because in it lies the true mean­ of the Lord". ing of Christmas to you. If you allow the world The picture shows two simple and sincere to take Christ out of your Christmas, then of course you suffer a great and tragic loss. You women, the angel and Mary. The canvas has should on this great Feast, ask first of all that God little color, being mostly white. The room is give you the Grace to realize that He desires only simple, the furnishings bare. There is no chair one gift from you, the most precious thing'you- or desk. The only furnishing is a little hand possess, and that is yourself. He will be satis­ loom, where she was weaving red, for love divine, fied with nothing less than the total giving of your white for the pure in heart. £ entire self, with your fears, doubts, suffering; hopes and joys and prayers; this must be your The angel is handing Mary a branch of white Christmas Gift to Christ Himself and of course lilies, and the artist pictures Mary in the face of you must allow Him to keep this gift the entire his sister. year. At Christmas time the Christ child too may Again you must ask of God that you be given come into your heart as pictured by Rossetti. the wisdom and insight to see Him in this 20th Purity, truth, and above all, sincerity, are a part century, in those that live about you; In the Doctor you must see Christ Healing, in the Priest of Christmas. With these we have Christmas, you must see Christ teaching and sanctifying, in without them there can be no Christmas. your neighbor you must see Him suffer, rejoice, As Rossetti the lad would presume to paint his die and console. When you give at Christmas peasant sister as Mary, so may we presume to ask then, Give first yourself to Christ, and then give God to so fill our hearts that we also may say: to Christ your gifts in the person of your neigh­ "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit bor, friend, and relatives. May God bless you with such a view, and someday allow you to see rejoices in God my Savior, for He has regarded Him Face to Face. the low estate of His child". FR. DANIEL R. ALLEN REV. CECIL WINGARD November-December 1958 NEW HORIZONS, FT. SUPPLY, OKLAHOMA Page Nine

Occupational Therapy Berry 1 Berry 2 BY VIRGINIA MILLION BY MEDA HAMPTON BY LIZZIE BEAN Things are buzzing at Occupational Hazel Williams of Guymon was here Velma Busby returned from Hill 6. Therapy, with all kinds of interesting to visit Hazel Woolley. They are old Twila Bradt's husband visited her projects afoot. With Christmas near- friends and neighbors. Friday, taking her out for supper. Sun­ ing, many patients are making articles The Berry Building Council had a day he took her to Buffalo to visit her which they plan to give to families and card party and dance in the Recreation mother and father and children. friends as gifts. Hall Nov. 21. Refreshments consisted Viola Crowley's nephew, who is in Mrs. Phoebe Innis and Mrs. Joyce of cookies and coffee. the army, visited her and took her to Ft. Supply. Teeters, supervisors, find themselves Carrie Son spent Thanksgiving in so busy, with the largest attendance on Hobart with her husband, James Son Ethel Scarlett's mother, sister and record, that they have named three and relatives, her mother, Mrs. H. O. two friends came to visit her. They woman patients as assistants in indus­ Murrell, and her sister, Mrs. R. L. Hull. went out, and took Charlotte Smith trial therapy. Betty Lou Wellman is with them. helping in this capacity in the fore­ We have one new guest on Berry 1, The Grey Ladies from Alva came noons and Jo Pricer and Una Cherry Dorothy Ferguson of Balko, and one and played bingo with us, and served in the afternoons. member returning, Betty Wellman of Kool Aid and cup cakes. Enid. A highlight of the month was the Pearl Wade joined our ward this Frieda Wilson left Berry 1 for her party which Mrs. Innis and Mrs. Teet­ month, also Twila Bradt. home in Snyder. Carrie Palmer went ers gave for both morning and after­ Margaret Stockwell's three brothers, home to Anadarko. noon patients on Friday, Nov. 28. Cook­ sister and sister-in-law came to see her ies and coffee were served, also candy. Mrs. Clara Harl, our attendant spent and took her out for the day. Rachel Thanksgiving in Enid with her daugh­ Francis' folks were here. An interesting project of the month ter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Cral- Mrs. Schwab gave us a toaster and has been a class in leather carving in ley Thomas. Pamela and Charley a popcorn popper was brought by which eight patients are working under Frank. Ethel Scarlett's folks. Mrs. Innis. They are making billfolds, Marie King of Delhi, Calif, moved Zola Slump returned home Sunday. each making one for O. T. and one to here from Hill 2. Velma Busby's folks visited her and keep for himself. The group includes Mr. and Mrs. Everett Gartwell of took her to the lake and Fort Supply. Mildred Bengaman, Lois Baccus, J. O. Weatherford spent the weekend with They also brought her some new Pricer, Virginia Million, Gay Lorn Wil­ Mrs. Harl and Mrs. W. V. Burgess of clothes. son, Allen Terrell, Howard Krewall, Ft. Supply. Mr. and Mrs. John Schwab took John Miller and Mary Stevens. Wanda Thomas, former member of Rachel Francis to Frederick with them Three little girls are going to be the Berry Building Council, was mar­ when they visited Louella Mitchell. happy when they receive the dolls ried in the First Christian church in Twila Bradt, Ethel Scarlett, Pauline made by three women this month— Beaver to Denzil Lee Hicks. Wanda is Edmondson and Mary Lue Billingsley Twila Bradt, Verla Weaver and Mildred the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh went home for Thanksgiving. Sampson. The dolls have curls and Thomas of Beaver. She was graduated —WSH— braids, movable arms and legs and are from Beaver high school in 1955 and dressed in darling little outfits made was a student at Midwest Christian Col­ by their '"mammas". Hospital 1 lege in Oklahoma City. Denzil is the BY LAURA ADAIR Several visitors have been in the son of Mrs. Carlie Hicks of Apache. He department this month, including Steve served with the Army five years, one We received two new patients from Dale, instructor in sociology, and Al and a half years overseas during the Hospital 2. They were Ellen Janow and Rundle in English, at Northwestern Korean conflict. In a shower of rice Neel Robinson. State College, Alva, who are currently the couple left for a short honeymoon Charistine Dies from McClendon 2 conducting a class for Employees at in Texas and will be at home in Beaver. visited her brother, Alexander Dies on the hospital. Mr. Dale brought Mrs. In­ Hospital 1. Katie Rice is working for Dr. and nis a number of attractive picture Ethel Penny was visited by her Mrs. Abashier. prints to be framed. grandson and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Rob­ The Garden Club of Hooker gave us ert Smith of Mountain View. Speaking of pictures, J. D. Vest has some nice flower bulbs for fall plant­ been turning out a number of espec­ ing, also some dresses and wearing Tom Chiddix has company on the ially attractive jobs, sanding, varnish­ apparel. ward, Joe M. Chiddix of Redstone Park, Ala. ing and refinishing the frames and The Riverside Club of Ft. Supply vis­ Robert Goforth had company, his mounting the prints. A group of six of ited Berry 1 and gave some nice birth­ parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Crozier of these have gone to brighten Hill 6 and day gifts and we had some nice bingo Clovis, N. M.; also C. W. Bradley of four to Taylor building. prizes. They served cookies and coffee. Friona, Texas and Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Lulla Word and Henry Mays are Verla Weaver has been visiting for Sain of Melrose, N. M. working in the afternoons on the big a few days with relatives near Wood­ rug loom, and doing some nice work. ward. When her mother and sister Jane Brookey spent Thanksgiving Everybody who comes to O. T. is brought her back they gave each wom­ week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. thrilled and amazed at the philodendron an on the ward some fruit. M. A. Brookey of Blackwell. plant which Mrs. Innis started from a Johanna Smallribs was transferred shoot about two years ago. She has the table seven complete circles and is from Hill 2 to Hospital 1. it on the low circular table, which is completing the eighth. "How so much Michael Sultz went to a rest home in over three feet in diameter, in the philodendron has grown out of such a Texas. display room, and the incredible plant small pot is a mystery to me!" Mrs. Ethel Bowman received company has now grown until it extends around Innis comments. Sunday, November 30. Page Ten NEW HORIZONS, FT. SUPPLY, OKLAHOMA November-December 1958

Berry 3 The Roving Reporter Newell 3 BY PEARL MORRIS BY JIMMIE RAY GAINES BY BETTY DAY The church ladies from Buffalo We have a new man down here at Oleta Martin had company, her came to the laundry October 28 and the Power House—his name is Don daughters and son from Canton. gave the workers a party and served Sells. Esta Brown had company, her hus­ cookies, candy and Kool Aid. Roy Goodwin and George Suttle went band from Alva, who took her home Pauline Goins went home October 21. to Oklahoma City to bring back some for a few days. Mrs. Laura Cartwright was visited by express to us in the laundry. Mrs. Georgia Snider was visited by Mrs. Trendfield and Mrs. Blake, also We Power House men dug a ditch her two daughters, Mrs. Harlwick Mrs. Elmore and Mrs. Stewart of behind Roy Martin's house for the gas from Colorado and Mrs. Anderson from Shattuck. and water lines. Shamrock, Texas. Roy Goodwin and Mr. Price went to Bernadine Abshier and Georgia Snid­ Annie Richardson was visited by the Woodward to bring back some lumber er were transferred to Newell 3 from Gray Ladies, October 29. They were for WSH. Hill 2. Mrs. Augustynick and Mrs. Phoenix Earl Teeters went to Woodward to Newell 3 and 4 have dances each and her daughter, Theda. They went pick up the freight. Saturday night to which the men from riding and had dinner together. I won $9.00 in a football pot. the Day building are invited. We thank Mrs. Minnie Fahnholz was trans­ Clyde Harlin and Marvin Price went Mrs. Little for the cookies for those ferred from Hill 2 to Berry 3. Mrs. to Oklahoma City to tear down a build­ occasions. Fannie Wasson and Rachel Frances ing for our hospital. Reba Stewart had company, her sis­ went to visit with Mrs. Schwab. They Delmer Catron dug a cellar for Jack ter from Gage. went to Frederick and visited Louella Morris. A friend from Richmond visited Ber­ Mitchell and Cora Smith. Roy Goodwin, Bill Parker, Delmer nadine Abshier. The Elm Grove church came to the Catron and myself have been working Ruby Swallow's husband from Fort auditorium November 27 and gave a on the state Chevrolet truck. Supply visited her. service for a large crowd. Ila Mae Patterson had her mother Earl Teeters is on his vacation. Mrs. Donna More was transferred and sister as guests. —WSH— here from Hill 2. Mrs. Hogan has been Betty Day had company, her aunt, on vacation but is back. Mrs. Minnie Betty Burling, her uncle, Glen Wayne Fahnhotz was visited by Mrs. Mary Day 2 and his wife and children from Wood­ Wilson and Mrs. Ida Parrott from BY JIM TUCKER ward. Betty's friend Virginia Harper, Medford. also friends from Enid also visited her. James Yount was visited by his sis­ The Home Demonstration club came ters, Mrs. Katherina Nichelas and Mrs. —WSH— on our ward October 30 and served Sue Huber from Custer City. coffee and cake. John Reimann had his brother, Hill 9 The attendants at the laundry gave BY LEO WOLFE the workers there a treat of candy and Frank Reimann, of Boyd as his guest. pop on November 14. Roy Wilson was transferred to Mc­ Walter Caldwell and Oscar Ledbetter Mrs. Pearl Karraker went home and Clendon 5, Frank Gasaway to McClen­ were transferred here from Hill 3. stayed a week. don 4, and George Hollingworth from Johnnie Robinson decided to take a Mrs. Edith Groce, our afternoon at­ Hill 3 to Day 2. James Polk Caldwell "jack rabbit parole," but ended up by tendant, gave all the ladies a popcorn was transferred from Hill 3 to Day 2. staying on Hill 7 for a few days. I party November 23. Grover Randell went to McClendon 5, think that by now he thinks a jack Bertie Brooks went to Mrs. Lewis and John Henry from Day 3 to Day 2. rabbit parole isn't the hot stuff. Loomis' home on Thanksgiving, and Those having company during the Clarence Reeves, head cook at the Mrs. Marston, their daughter brought month included the following: Walter main kitchen, has quit the service here, her home and visited us. Rikli, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter and has gone to live in California. We Mrs. Minnie Fahnstock went home Rikli of Enid; Chester Johnson, his regret to lose this good man, but if with Mr. and Mrs. Cline to Gage No­ mother, Mrs. L. C. Harris, Woodward; he can better himself by going to Cali­ vember 22 and stayed all night. Mrs. John Theodore Rice, his father, John fornia we wish him luck. Delia Dawson was visited by her son N. Rice, Ponca City; James Clifford —WSH— and wife and grandson on Nov. 23. Martin, his sister, Mrs. Ceril Jaman, Mrs. Little and Miss Oneita Randall Wichita, Kansas; Joe Gaston, his son, Newell 1 John Gaston of Woodward; and John visited us on our ward. PATTY COLLINS - ILAH MCQUINN —WSH— Reimann, his brother, Frank Reimann of Boyd. The Guymon Beauty Shop employees Hill 3 —WSH— were here on the ward one day giving BY LEO WOLFE permanents. McClendon Dining Room Mrs. Coldcamp, a new lady on our New patients received on Hill 3 in­ BY THEDA SNEDEGAR ward had company, her husband and clude Dudley Cook, Clovis Hopgood, son. Robert Littlecrow, Elmer Hinz, Mar­ Ina Jones came to work here from We have a new student nurse, Don vin Anderson and Kanns Myers. Newell 3. Wardrope. Returnees are Jim Caldwell, Carl Juanita Deny came from Hill 8 and Rowena Hubbard has been trans­ Nordine, Clarence McLemore, Allen Marie Kink from Berry 1. ferred to McClendon 2. Terrell, Earl Shirley, Oral Crabb, James Pauline Edmondson went home. We all enjoy the Gray Ladies on Nicholson, Enos Zweiacher, Robert Beulah Coyer had company, her Friday nights and look forward to our Buster and Jerrold Jones. niece, Pearl McCalary from Colby, Kas. bus rides on Tuesdays. 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Hill 8 Newell 4 Miss Oneita Randall BY ELIZABETH SCHWALBACK BY IVA CUMMINS & INA JONES BY JEAN ROBERTS Juanita Denny had company October Glenda Walling was transferred to (Ed.'s note: the following is the life 22, her sister and husband, Mr. and Taylor 2. Florence Zwagactery comes story of our music therapist written by Mrs. Jim Taylor from Anadarko. to us from Taylor 2. one of her choir members at WSH) Ruby Pipkin had company October We miss Mrs. Fore, who is on vaca­ Miss Oneita Randall was born in Lib­ 24, her mother, Mrs. Dora Pipkin from tion. We wish Mr. and Mrs. Reece hap­ eral, Kans., and lived in different Beaver. piness in their new location. We shall towns. Her father was a Methodist Mrs. Edith Kopenge was visited Oct­ surely miss them. minister and both her parents were ober 25 by her husband, Sgt. Leandar Jo Pricer's mother and father came musical. Kopenge, who is stationed at Oklahoma Thursday to take her to Woodward. In the process of growing up she City. She went home with him on con­ Her husband also came two Sundays. studied piano, violin, pipe organ and valescent leave. Mary Vulgamore's cousin from Gage flute, also voice. She played the organ Mrs. Ruby Chapman had as her visited her one evening. Caroline Mil­ for church services during her teens. guest October 25, her sister, Myrtle ler's husband took her out for two of Lawton. weekends. After graduating from high school We had a Hallowe'en party on our Rose Corey's son came and took her she attended Southwestern College at ward October 31. Mrs. Crow and Mrs. to Amarillo for Thanksgiving. Ina Winfield, Kans., where she played the Liming, morning attendants, served Jones' husband visited her, and she French horn in the band, sang in the coffee and popcorn and we had apples was also visited by the Garden Club choir, played for the May Fete and from the Recreation hall sent by Nita members from Hooker. other events. She graduated with a degree in music in 1947, also a piano Stuart. We have a new student nurse, Miss diploma. Pearl Wade was transferred to Berry Schmidt. 2. Ewsdokia Orlow was a guest on Wilma Haas' sister came to visit and After teaching public school music, Hill 6 but is back now. took her to Woodward, shopping. then giving private lessons, Miss Ran­ Edith Jarnigan had company Nov­ —WSH— dall entered the field of music therapy ember 1, her sister from Follett, Tex. which had also interested her After Jessie Pettie went home to Hobart Hill 4 working in this field in Kansas, she came here in Sept. 1955 to start a with her husband on a direct discharge. GLADYS LOBAR The Rev. Cecil Wingard, our chap­ therapy department. lain makes a call on Elizabeth Schwal­ Our ward had a party Sunday, Oc­ Miss Randall has a pleasing person­ back, about twice a week. tober 26. ality and a big smile for everyone who We have received several girls from Those having company were Mmes. knows her. Her hobby is sports, also Hill 2, including Carol Broady, Tillie Rousse, Dean, Oldcamp, Hart, High- composing music. Burns, Mary Stevens and Elsie King. field, Hughes, Iva Walker, Mary Hicks. —WSH— A group of high school girls and a The Gray Ladies gave us a real Hal­ Gray Lady from Woodward came on lowe'en party. They served cake and Central Dining Room November 3 and entertained us. Re­ punch. This ward had treats from the BY MEDA HAMPTON freshments were served. Girl Scouts in Woodward. Mrs. Edna Couch, our dietitian, at­ Mrs. Redding and Mrs. Beckwith New ladies on the ward are Mrs. tended the fall meeting of the Okla­ popped some popcorn for us on No­ Ward, Mrs. Townley and Emma Smith. We played bingo November 3 with homa Dietetic Association, Nov. 15 at vember 4. Mrs. Crow made coffee and Sequoyah State Park near Wagner. toast for the girls one morning. the Gray Ladies who served candy. We had two bus trips last week. Mrs. Couch spent the night at Tahle- Tillie Burns had company November quah visiting with an old friend who Mrs. Hart went home. 8, her sister from Oklahoma City, who is a dietitian in Tulsa. brought her a box of food. We had a picture show November 17 by the Gray Ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reeves left Iva Murdock had company, her sis­ The Catholic sisters were visiting their work here to look for employ­ ter, Mrs. King, from Hydro. Carmelita Guyer and Mary Felder. ment in California. Mrs. Reeves has Jeane Payne was a guest here from —WSH— relatives in Niles, Calif. Berry 2 but has returned. James Terrell is a new employe in We had a party November 11. Mrs. THANK YOU NOTE the food service here. Redding and Mrs. Beckwith popped Mrs. Clara Harl and D. C. Burgess corn. Some of the boys from Hill 3 want to thank all their friends and Carol Shirley was here for Thanks­ and Hill 9 came over and we had about neighbors for the nice floral offering giving, visiting her parents, Mr. and five tables of dominos. for their father, W. V. Burgess, who Mrs. Bill Shirley. She attends Okla­ Esther Schmidt is a guest on Hos­ died this month after being a patient homa College for Women in Chickasha. pital 2. in the hospital here for some time. Mary Lou Billingsley visited with Ewsdokia Orlow had company No­ They want to especially thank all of relatives one week in Frederick. vember 2, her husband from Clinton. the hospital staff for their kindness Twila Bradt of Freedom has been Ruby Chapman went home for a and floral offerings. working in the employees' dining room. week to Lawton with her sister. She has been visiting in Freedom with Velma Evans had as her guests No­ from Sentinel visited her. Ida Ruth her husband and children. vember 24, her nephew, Larry Capan- Trice had her mother from Walters Leonard Bearden has been visiting sky from Woodward. She went home and her brother and family from Mid­ his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and for a few days to Boise City with her land, Texas as guests. Mrs. George Nelson in Oklahoma City. son. Edith Jarnigan was visited by her We have an excellent worker in the Elsie King's husband and children sister from Follett, Texas. dining room, Amos Davis of Clinton. Page Twelve NEW HORIZONS, FT. SUPPLY, OKLAHOMA November-December 1958

(Htjriafmas Jiptrtt Cakes (j^ner ^Inltbag jiHetru Recalls ^ixarlg ^ags This is the time of the year when it's good to be Mrs. Edna Couch, of the Hospital dietary service, an­ alive. Everyone feels good, everyone works hard and nounces her Christmas menu as follows this year: no one hesitates to do what is necessary. The reason? Roast Turkey - Sage Dressing - Giblet Gravy Christmas, of course. It's in the air already—has been Creamed English Peas - Combination Salad since the first of November, but we just hesitated to Cranberry Sauce - Hot Rolls - Butter - Cake mention it until the turkey hash was all gone. Mrs. Couch, who is an Oklahoma history hobbyist, We like to wait as long as possible to begin pub­ also had some interesting information concerning the licizing Christmas because no matter how late we start first Thanksgiving and Christmas menus served at the the opening comment is always the same—"My, how Fort here almost 90 years ago this month. this year has flown by . . . Christmas already!" Natur­ Mrs. Couch believes that this area used to be more ally, we're glad the happy season is here again, and heavily wooded than it is now and that the 75 to 100 we eagerly look forward to the giving and receiving cedar log houses and stockade fence which constituted and the worship which is a part of Christmas, but also the Fort were built from these trees and helped to de­ there in the back of our mind is the annoying little plete the supply of trees. thought that we've grown a year older in that short However, since there were trees, and hence, quite span of time since last December. a bit of game, the holiday menus 90 years ago were So, we've grown a year older—should that welcomed by the soldiers because salt pork was bother us so much? Maybe, ... it just depends the only type of meat which would keep for any on what we see when we look back over that amount of time without refrigeration and they year. I don't believe that anyone regrets became rather tired of it. spending a year of his life at worthwhile According to "Troopers on the Border,' tasks. One of the fine things about by Randolph Keim, 1885, an old book Christmas is that we concentrate on owned by Mrs. Couch, the first Fort doing good things and in so doing, we menu for the holidays read like this: are remined of all the fine things that Wild turkey soup - Boiled—wild tur­ have happened during the year—things key, buffalo tongue - Roast—buffalo that have been done for us—things hump, wild turkey, saddle of venison, that we don't especially think about red deer, cannon deer, antelope and at the time because we're not con­ rabbit - Entrees—rabbit pie, centrating like we do at Christ- *£ wings of grouse, breaded, and mas; but, if we are made to turkey giblets - Broiled— because of Christmas, then quail, pinatted grouse Christmas is good because Vegetables (imported) — think back on these things canned tomatoes, lima beans it reminds us that man is dessicated potatoes essentially good. Bread—"hard tack", plain Sure, we think we're giv­ and toasted, army buscuits ing more and receiving more Dessert (imported) — rice during this month because pudding, pies and tarts we're wading through piles Wines and liquers— cham­ of packages and ribbons, pagne, 'pinetop' whiskey, ale. through party schedules, Seems like we have a lot to through church Christmas be thankful for nowadays, that programs — we're building snow our grandfathers didn't have—our men and Santa Clauses, we're food and the method of preparation stringing up lights and tinsel and included. But from this account we see we're singing Christmas carols for that at least our ideas haven't changed shutins. We think we're doing more be­ much, for whatever the year might be, one cause we're tabulating everything on a list way of celebrating a merry Christmas is to entitled "Good Deeds Done". One column have a full table. This one thing, a full table, I reads "By Me," and another, "For Me". We would wish for every family in the world, for it know the list isn't on paper, but it's there in the would go a long way toward solving many of the back of our minds. world's problems today. But suppose we were to keep a similar list for the We thank Mrs. Couch and her staff for the extra whole year. We might be surprised at how it would preparation that insures us and our patients a full table, grow and grow. Chances are it would be as big in June not only at Christmas but each day of the year. or September as it is in December. Christmas gifts are, after all, only a token of one's feelings toward of man which inspects them. We thank Heaven, also, for Christmas which brings us the greatest gift of all— others. We give gifts of money value at Christmas a reminder that man is good, that faith in human nature only because it is the custom. Gifts given at other is not a dated fad which has gone out of style. times of the year may be of infinitely more value in Whether we look at Christmas from the religious determining one's true feelings. angle with Christ at the center or from the commercial Gifts of smiles, handshakes, pats on the back, help­ angle, where Santa Claus reigns supreme, either way, we see a revelation of man's innate goodness, and, there­ ing hands, willing feet and boosts up the ladder are in, lies our hope for the future. Unselfish giving and many times unnoticed and untabulated. But we thank gracious receiving—these are foundation stones of good Heaven for these gifts and for the sympathetic nature living.