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Paul B. Smith, District #22 District Attorney for Hughes, Seminole & Pontotoc Counties has issued the following statement:
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The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in commemorating and encouraging the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.
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Mrs. Judith Ann Carter, former Guthrie educator, was born in Wright City, Missouri on May 17, 1866. Her mother died shortly after her birth. Her father, Joseph Carter, was extremely strict and raised her and her older sister to work diligently and precisely to his specifications in his rural home.
Read moreI was not going to write a story about Joe’s trip to Poland but well, maybe a little bit.
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The Red Hat Ladies met on February 12 for their Valentine Party at Roma’s Italian Restaurant in Seminole. What a fun time we had. Their waiter, Homi, went out of his way to make us feel fabulous! The Hostesses were Margie Mairel and Lynn Marquis.
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“Religion and politics don’t mix.” I have been told that many, many times. Friend and enemy alike have argued the point.
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The Okfuskee County OHCE Clearview Brown Suggas Club (left to right) Rita Cooksey, Henrietta Hicks, Shirley Nero, and Elaine Evans along with five members of the Okemah Club, Carla Schooling, Brandi Bumgardner and daughter Sarai, Ginny Bumgardner, Sherry Largent, and Educator Jan Maples attended the Northeast District meeting. McIntosh, Muskogee, and Wagoner Counties hosted the all-day event. The counties decorated the Armed Forces Center in their theme of “Red, White, and Blue and OHCE Too!” with tables of flags, sand, stars, candles, ribbons, and more. The Broken Arrow High School ROTC opened the meeting with the presentation of Colors and Flag Folding. The 300-plus OHCE members and guest sang “You’re A Grand Old Flag” and “America the Beautiful.” Retired Brigadier General Tom Mancino served as guest speaker. He gave the history of the military museum established at the Armed Forces Center in 2013.
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