May 30, 1971

Slants

Junior College President Elmer Tanner reported Saturday that summer school enrollment had passed the 160 mark which is 25 more than last year’s enrollment…More enrollees are expected Tuesday and Wednesday with classes starting Thursday…Al Johnson and Johnny Roberts talking about the Roundup Club Rodeo coming up next weekend for three nights…

Monday will be a holiday for all city, state, and federal offices, all banks and post offices, and for many business firms, a check showed Saturday.

Seminole city council will meet Tuesday evening in council chambers for the June meeting of the city governing board, Mayor Waldo Lilly announced Saturday. The council sessions open at 7 p.m.

Routine actions on the agenda include reports of boards and commissions and reports of the city clerk, city manager, and mayor.

Memorial Day will be observed at Little cemetery Sunday afternoon and at the Maple Grove cemetery Monday morning with special services.

The service at Little is set for 2 p.m. with the Rev. Sam Mitchell, pastor of Varnum Congregational Methodist Church as speaker. Gary Dennis, minister of the Little Church of Christ, is the master of ceremonies. Veterans’ units will hold a special service as part of the program at Little.

Homecoming celebrations at First Baptist church today (Sunday) to mark its 64 anniversary will be highlighted by a candle-lighting and cake-cutting ceremony. A giant birthday cake is on display in the church auditorium, the confection topped with the number of candles corresponding to those in church services. More than 1,000 candles are in readiness.

Federal charges against actress Jane Fonda for allegedly bringing illegal drugs into the United States and assaulting a U.S. customs officer were dropped Friday.

Government attorneys admitted there was no evidence to support the charges.

The Oklahoma City Zoo will be open free of charge May 31, announced Zoo Director Lawrence Curtis Saturday.

Motorists, National Guardsmen, and Highway Patrolmen were using the Oklahoma highways at the outset of the Memoria Day weekend.

State Safety Commissioner Bill Mayberry said the patrol would be out “in full strength including airplanes” through the holiday period.

Women’s Liberation gained a victory Friday when the Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced that the traditional barrier prohibiting women from the garage area and pits during today’s running of the 500-mile auto race has been lifted for qualified members of the working press. The no-woman policy dates back to 1909, when the first race was held.