From The Files 07-04

KGOK goes off the air

1999 — 10 Years Ago

News: At 11 a.m., Saturday, Pauls Valley’s local radio station will cease its FM broadcast on 97.7 KGOK, said station manager, Darla Clemens. The station will return to its original AM broadcast on 1470 KVLH which first began in 1948.

Entertainment: Royal Theatre – Now showing. “Big Daddy” starring Adam Sandler.

Sports: Wynnewood’s Stephanie Christian struck gold Tuesday afternoon at the World Games in North Carolina. In what was her strongest sport of the three she entered, Christian heaved the shot put to a gold medal against some very tough competition. Powerlifting coach, Woody Bearden, had some success as weightlifter, Chris Paynter, won a gold medal in the benchpress.

1984 — 25 Years Ago

News: Lisa Watson, fifteen year-old daughter of Bill and Floy Watson of Elmore City, was recently a contestant in the Oklahoma State Ideal Miss Pageant held in Oklahoma City. On Saturday Miss Watson was crowned 1984 State Ideal Miss Queen for the age division 13-17.

Entertainment: Royal Twin Theatre – “Rhinestone” starring Dolly Parton.

Brewer’s Drive In – “Shhh! Top Secret!””

Sports: There was a two-shot difference between first and second place in the weekly scramble at the Pauls Valley Municipal Golf Course Thursday. The winning team of David Robberson, Ann Robberson, Brian Boiles, Stan Musgrove, Darrell Trousdale and Wayne Coffman carded an eight-under-par 28.

1959 — 50 Years Ago

News: Sale of the Paoli and Rosedale telephone exchanges to the Chickasaw Telephone Co. was announced recently. Mr. and Mrs. J.T. West, owners of the Paoli and Rosedale phone systems since Feb. 15, 1951, announced the transaction. They will continue to operate the systems until the Paoli exchange is converted to the dial system.

Entertainment: Corral Drive In – Double Feature! “War of the Satellites” and “Attack of the 50 ft. Woman.”

Business: J.L. Daugherty Insurance – Offers superior insurance service at a savings to careful drivers. 214 S. Walnut – Phone 1196.

Sports: Rocky Marciano will begin test-training next week for a European tour that’s expected to include some sparring exhibitions and could possibly lead to a comeback. The 33 year-old “Brockton Blockbuster” who retired undefeated on April 27, 1956, has been issuing denials that he plans to return to the ring.