Stroud American

Oleta Fay (Parker) Stone

Oleta Fay (Parker) Stone passed from this world on April 12, 2024, at the age of 89.Oleta was born July 18, 1934, a twin and the seventh of nine children to Clarence and Emily (Modena) Parker on rural farm in Wellston, Oklahoma.She graduated from Chandler High School in 1952.
Gerald Lindsey

Gerald Lindsey

Gerald Lindsey

Gerald Lindsey entered the Kingdom of Heaven on April 13, 2024, at the age of 94. He was born in Chandler, Oklahoma, on August 3, 1929, to Edward Bouse and Mazie Lee Jones Lindsey.Gerald grew up in Chandler and graduated from Chandler High School in 1947.
Pauline Louise (Stein) Whitnah

Pauline Louise (Stein) Whitnah

Pauline Louise (Stein) Whitnah

Pauline Louise (Stein) Whitnah was born August 26, 1938, to George and Alvena Stein on the family farm in Wellston. She passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Edmond at the age of 85.Pauline was baptized at two weeks of age and later confirmed when she was 12.
James Henry (Jim) Salwaechter

James Henry (Jim) Salwaechter

James Henry (Jim) Salwaechter

James Henry (Jim) Salwaechter was born in Enid, Oklahoma, to Lewis Ernest and Marjorie E. (Bunyan) Salwaechter on December 30, 1928, and passed on April 4, 2024. Jim lived in Pond Creek, Oklahoma, until age five and then moved to Meeker for the remainder of his childhood.

Backpacks of blessings day

Several local churches partnered with Backpacks of Blessings in Prague on Saturday to provide much-needed clothing and essentials to those in need in the community.First Christian Church of Chandler hosted the event, said Pastor Lori Smithey, though she called it a true community effort.

Court dates in burglaries

Hearings have been reset for two defendants arrested by Lincoln County deputies in late December in connection with recent burglaries.Tommy Nathaniel Tilley, 19, of Cushing was charged Dec.

City Council to form wind farm subcommittee

The Chandler City Council voted on April 9 to create a subcommittee to research and work with the city attorney to establish a wind energy ordinance for the city.
66 Conference softball

66 Conference softball

66 Conference softball

Stroud won the 66 Conference slow-pitch tournament last week in Stroud, defeating McLoud in the finals.Above, Meeker’s Emma Janway fields a throw at third during the Lady Bulldogs’ loss to Chandler in the first round.Left, Rylee Standlee from Meeker forces Chandler’s Katherine Bogue at first. No.

Beta Sigma Phi meeting

Beta Sigma Phi members have been busy with meetings and activities and welcomed a new member, Andrea Thompson, who was inducted into the chapter in a candlelight pledge ceremony conducted by Sue Helms, President, at the home of Linda Waller who also presented the program on the “Joys of Sisterhood”...

Town Talk

Upcoming activities in the community include Route 66 Metal Detecting Club Thursday (today), April 18th at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, no school on Friday April 19th, Spring Community Yard Sale Friday and Saturday April 19th and 20th Stroud Food Pantry Tuesday April 23rd 9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.