• The county’s road program moved ahead even as funds ran low. Commissioners shifted money from the Morris project to meet the county’s share on several concrete highways, allowing new construction north of Beggs, west of Henryetta and toward the Mounds line to proceed. Additional funds were set aside to be matched by state and federal aid for the roads west of Okmulgee and east of Morris. All four stretches were expected to be finished before winter, giving the county a more complete network of concrete highways.
• Sheriff John Russell prepared to return to Texas to answer a manslaughter charge arising from the deaths of two prisoners who had attempted to overpower him during transport. The struggle sent the car into a ditch, giving the sheriff the chance to defend himself. Both men were killed, one later buried by relatives and the other at county expense after remaining unidentified. Russell, raised in the Stanton cattle country, insisted on facing a grand jury there and planned to attend the formal trial with county officers at his side.
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• Four Okmulgee Bulldog basketball players were honored with Green Country Conference selections, with two more receiving honorable mention. Senior standouts Mark Garner and Bobby Moore were recognized for strong scoring and rebounding seasons, while Kathy Burch and Debbie Fields earned places on the girls’ All‑Star team. Coaches praised the players’ work ethic and contributions, noting that both the boys’ and girls’ programs had built impressive records and continued to advance Okmulgee’s reputation in state competition.
• The Okmulgee Community Concert Association prepared to close its season with a performance by Eric and Martha Nagler, a folk‑singing duo rooted in the Beers family tradition. Their program blended Scottish and Irish ballads, family‑written songs and classic American folk tunes performed on traditional instruments. Their concerts were described as peaceful and joyful, offering a gentle and relaxed close to the season at the high school auditorium.
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