Remember when grandparents and great-grandparents stated that they only had an 8th grade education? Well, check this out. Could any of us have passed the 8th grade in 1895? This is the eighth-grade final exam from 1895 in Salina, Kansas.

World War II Stories Holdenville and Hughes County has always been known for their patriotism. There are few if any World War II veterans left in our county.

Good morning to you. Hope you are enjoying this warm weather.

PUBLISHER’S PEN Bruce Roberts stopping by the office and reminding others that while he and Bill Robinson were in the National Guard, the enemy never got close to Holdenville.

WATERMELONS AND CANTALOUPES at their very best! Warren Foster is once again offering these home grown and you won’t be disappointed. Warren’s stand is located at the corner of North Burgess and East right across from the First Church of God.

Good morning to you. Hope you are having a great week. I was reading in the Book of James this week.