• A major gift from an Okmulgee lumberman made it possible for the Salvation Army to build a new home for its local corps. The donated lot on Grand Avenue would hold a two‑story brick citadel with an auditorium, public rest room, offices and well‑equipped rooms for youth activities and Sunday School. Furnishings and construction together were expected to total around $40,000, creating one of the largest Salvation Army facilities in the state for a city of Okmulgee’s size.

• The state’s outdoor advertising men concluded their two‑day convention in Okmulgee by electing new officers and reaffirming George L. Knapp as secretary‑treasurer. Delegates selected Ardmore as the next convention site and expressed appreciation to local civic groups for their hospitality. The association adopted national recommendations to improve billboard construction and appearance, pledging to rebuild boards within five years, raise them higher off the ground, add latticework and keep surrounding areas clean. Members hoped these changes would enhance the industry’s image and reduce unsightly clutter along public streets.

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• A large group of Okmulgee High School journalism and yearbook students traveled to Northeastern State University for the annual press day. They joined hundreds of students from across the state for workshops in writing, photography and publication design, and entered their own newspaper, yearbook and individual work in competition. The event featured speakers from state newspapers and broadcast stations, giving students a chance to learn from professional journalists.

• A new drive‑through mail drop was completed on Morton Street to ease traffic congestion at the post office. The circular drive allowed motorists to pull through from south to north and deposit mail from the driver’s side without leaving their cars. The project, funded through revenue‑sharing and built by city crews, was intended to make mailing more convenient for residents.

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