• Seven coach-loads of “Goodfellowship” boosters from Asheville, N.C. planned to stop in Okmulgee on March 8 as part of a southern goodwill tour. Traveling by Frisco rail, the group scheduled brief visits in Holdenville, Okmulgee and Tulsa to meet local residents and strengthen regional ties. While the boosters did not request formal entertainment, Frisco officials coordinated with chambers of commerce to ensure the visitors received a warm welcome. A message of greeting was to be sent to Asheville’s chamber president, F. Roger Miller.
• Charlotte Meeting, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Meeting of East Fourth Street and a recent Okmulgee High School graduate, earned one of the strongest freshman academic records at the University of Oklahoma. Carrying a heavier‑than‑average 16½‑hour course load, she earned straight A’s in nearly all subjects and an A‑minus in the remainder. News of her achievement was met with pride and enthusiasm back home, where her former school celebrated her outstanding performance.
• A new program at Okmulgee High School, the “Andy Gump Club,” began teaching boys practical home‑economics skills such as cooking, sewing, pressing clothes, and hosting. Launched by Miss Wright, the class met twice weekly and aimed to help boys become more self‑sufficient. Sixteen students enrolled, prompting playful debate among the girls, who wondered whether the course was training boys to be good husbands – or to get along without them entirely.
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• The Bells and Beaux choral group from Attucks Middle School entertained members of the Okmulgee Business and Professional Women’s Club during their meeting at the Canterbury Inn. Directed by Mrs. Linda Ramer, the students performed a mix of patriotic, spiritual, environmental, religious, and contemporary songs. The program also included a presentation from Oklahoma State Tech rehabilitation specialists, who explained how therapy helps patients strengthen weakened muscles and regain daily function. The club recognized longtime member Mable McCallister on her 93rd birthday and welcomed several guests.
• The Okmulgee Lions Club presented a $300 check to Howard Hudson, speech instructor at Okmulgee High School, to help fund the department’s upcoming trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Students were preparing to compete in a multi‑state speech tournament, and the donation helped cover travel expenses for the team.
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