• Police closed another lingering case after arresting three young men linked to a break‑in at a local hardware store. Investigators tied them to the crime through fingerprints and later connected them to a similar burglary in Tuskegee. Two of the men admitted to the Tuskegee job, and officers filed charges against them for the local break in as well. The third man was expected to be turned over to Tuskegee authorities.
• Rumors circulated that Sam Bright had stepped out of the mayor’s race, but he quickly dismissed the talk and said he remained committed to running. He believed the false reports were spread by opponents. All three candidates were still preparing their paperwork, with the filing period still open.
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• The Okmulgee chapter of the American Cancer Society selected Myrtle Thomason to lead its annual educational and fundraising crusade. She began organizing neighborhood captains and volunteers across the county, encouraging communities to take part in the effort. The campaign focused on teaching families how to protect themselves and supporting the Society’s work in research, education and patient services.
• Lew Dwight Hutchison, a well‑known antique car specialist, returned to Okmulgee for the annual Swap Meet and Auto Show. Hutchison, who turned his longtime hobby into a full‑time business, praised the event for its friendly atmosphere and strong reputation. He traveled the country displaying antique and custom vehicles and enjoyed coming back to Okmulgee, where the show was known as a fun gathering for car lovers.
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