HHS CLASS OF 1974 CELEBRATES 50 YEARS.

Joseph Schumpeter dished out heaps of astounding insights in his 1942 book “Capitalism, Socialism, and Democracy.” I keep going back to this treatise for guidance in our strange times, mainly to better understand the interaction of economics, politics, history, and culture. His outlook is probably best described as transideological; a partisan of capitalist systems, he was not optimistic about human nature itself.

Edsil Thurman Cross passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Mercy Health Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 85. Edsil was born September 18, 1938 in Yukon, Oklahoma to Ancel Virgil Cross and Estil Gladine (Anderson) Cross.

Dust boiled as horses, cars, and people made their way into the rodeo grounds. I silently urged Dad to hurry and park, so I could join my hometown folks and furnish some entertainment. He took his sweet time finding a place with enough room for the car and trailer. Finally, we unloaded Chigger and Shorty.

In a significant move towards boosting economic growth, the Holdenville Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee (EDC) has participated in the Oklahoma Department of Commerce’s (ODOC) new business recruitment initiative, the Sites Ready Program. This program aims to equip communities with the tools and knowledge to enhance their economic development capacity and become more competitive in attracting industrial and manufacturing businesses.

Geneva Jo Factor passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at the age of 72. She was born October 27, 1951 in Holdenville, Oklahoma.

Our sympathy is extended to the family of Morrell LaDonna Gail Morrell passed away Saturday, July 6th, 2024 at Heritage Village Nursing Home in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 72. LaDonna was born September 22nd, 1951 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Cary Monroe Jones Jr.

Linda Diane Maynard Bridges passed away in Ada, Oklahoma on Friday, July 26, 2024, at the age of 71 years. Linda was the daughter of Oswald Everett Stephens & Betty(Wade)Stephens,bornonJune21,1953,inColorado.

Looking Back...the year was 1974.

An area musician and songwriter composed a song of hope following the April outbreak of tornados that claimed a total of four lives, including two young victims in Holdenville. The song soon took on a life of its own, and will hopefully help benefit the families of the the two Holdenville victims.