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Spliced in between our corona pandemic, we still suffer the other rigors of life in Oklahoma. Such as tornadoes. Gives us something else to think about so, for whatever reasons, my thoughts stray to April 9, 1947. The granddaddy of tornadoes paid an unwelcome visit to Woodward, Oklahoma. That night I will never forget. Ever.
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A parade was held on April 14 to show appreciation to Suzy Berry who has worked as a nurse in this community for many years. She recently celebrated 20 years with Mays Home Health Services and was honored with a parade and luncheon. People from the community lined up at the Wetumka Park in their vehicles and paraded by Mays Home Health to celebrate this milestone with her. Pictured are Mays Home Health employees and family, Meranda Roberts, Brandi Caldwell, Suzy’s grandson Valor Berry, Suzy’s son Adrian Berry, Suzy, Wade Snow and Tara Davis. Congratulations!
Read moreRosalind invited her family to meet her for lunch at her favorite coffee shop. It would be her treat because they were going to celebrate her granddaughter Hannah’s fifth birthday. Everyone, dressed up and smiling, arrived on time and settled into a large corner booth.
Read moreYou’re a thirty-fiveyear-old mother of three, living in the dreary town of Topeka, Kansas, many a mile from what was once home. Your husband is away, having found work back in your home state. Upon discharge from the navy, he, like the majority of former active duty military, had found himself in the midst of an impossibly tight job market, hence the need to seek work wherever it could be found—in this case, in the composing room at the Daily Oklahoman. Yes, you realize it’s been three years, now— oh, but not to worry, he still insists we’ll all be together soon. You and boys are gonna love Oklahoma City!
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Wetumka School Cafeteria Workers are: Rick Williams, Joetta Mannon and Ashley Bowman.
Read moreKelly Currier, Diane Burleson, and Tracy Hughes prepare approximately 50 meals per day at the Wetumka New Age Nutrition site. They serve meals Monday through Friday for area Senior Citizens.
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Brooksville, located in Pottawatomie County four miles southwest of Tecumseh in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma (Oklahoma Territory), was established in 1903. Originally the town was named Sewell, after a white doctor who owned much of the surrounding land and who attended the residents. In 1912, the name changed to Brooksville in honor of the first African American in the area, A. R. Brooks, a cotton buyer and farmer. His son, W. M. Brooks, became the first postmaster. The post office was established in 1909 and lasted until 1955. In 1906, Rev. Jedson White organized St. John’s Baptist Church. Soon afterward, the congregation built a church that still exists. White also promoted the town throughout the South, urging African Americans to settle there. The Santa Fe Railroad moved through Brooksville which gave the town access to Tecumseh and Shawnee. As the town grew, there were three hotels, two doctors, and two mills.
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Makai Blades was recently named 2020 Mr. GHS (Glenpool High School). Maki is a senior at Glenpool. Makai’s honors during high school included being named Homecoming King during football season, Running Back of the Year for District 5, October Student of the Month, OCA Male Scholar of the Year, and All Star by Class Football Team. He was predicted to win the state championship in 5A 100 and 200 track events. Last year he won the 100 and 2 nd in the 200. He also rand the 4x1 and 4x2. He has obtained a track scholarship to Pittsburg State in Kansas.
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