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The descendants of Selma Drake Sr. and Essie Mae Clark Drake gathered in Clearview on August 9th for their annual reunion. Their children and grandchildren plan to continue this event, which is scheduled for either the first or second weekend in connection with the Okmulgee rodeo. When Clearview hosted its own rodeo, it occurred during the first weekend in August. Selma and Essie Mae had eight children. Six of them—Thelma, Brady, Bernard, Ivan, Felicia, and Gregory—attended the reunion, while Selma Jr. and Anthony are deceased.
Read moreThe Town of Clearview, in collaboration with the Creek Nation, Okfuskee County District #3, and the USDA, replaced a damaged bridge on Main Street. As part of the grant received, the town contributed its share of the project costs. White rocks were strategically placed around the new bridge to prevent future washouts.
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A dedication ceremony for a monument at the historic Threatt Filling Station in Luther, Oklahoma took place on Friday, August 8th, 2025. This monument is part of Route 66 CentennialMonumentProject,commemorating the upcoming 100th anniversary of Route 66.
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It has been said, “some men are born great, some have greatness thrust upon them, while others achieve greatness.” Many, however, who have inherited a great name, wealth or power have failed to meet the expectations of their parents and friends. When, therefore, anyone, reared in the home of poverty and educated in the school of “hard knocks,” rises above the unfavorable limitations of his surroundings and achieves a noble career of eminent usefulness in Church or state, he merits commendation.
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TEXAS, OKLAHOMA LEAD THE WAY FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Read moreAugust 2025 As I recall my childhood in Wetumka, it brings back images of a vibrant and thriving town of the 1940s and 50s. US Highway 75 from Dallas to Tulsa and beyond dissected the center of town. The St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad crossed through the north side of town, providing rail service from Tulsa to the Red River. All the businesses on both sides of Main Street were intact and occupied. The Meadors Hotel provided luxury accommodations for visitors and also served as a bus terminal and housed a variety of businesses. I recall having a portrait made of my broth- er Bob and I in a photography studio on one of the upstairs floors. An airfield northwest of town, called Boren Field, (actually a large open meadow) with "T" Hangars on the north edge of the field next to the road. Several local citizens learned to fly at Boren Field and later flew for the military in WWII.
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