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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.
Read morePaula Joyce (Timmons) Dyer Cecil of Tuttle, Oklahoma passed away on December 14, 2019 at the Southwest Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. A graveside service will be held at the Wetumka Cemetery on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 1:00 p.m to celebrate her life.
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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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