Looking back...the year was 1953

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The junior class of HHS is working on their annual junior play to be presented on January 15. Mrs. Geneva Jo Davis and Mrs. Jim Hamilton, class sponsors, selected the play before the Christmas holidays and the cast was recently selected. The play is entitled “Finders Creepers,” a mystery comedy in three acts, which is guaranteed to keep anyone laughing. It is the story of two juvenile boys who go to visit an uncle who turns up to be an undertaker! During their visit they have encounters with a corpse and two very charming girls among other things.
	Looking back...the year was 1953

Country Coments

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state, but on every state; up and help us; lay your shoulders to the wheel; better have too much force than too little, when so great an object is at stake. Let it be told to the future world, that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could survive, that the city and the country, alarmed at one common danger, came forth to meet and to repulse it. Say not that thousands are gone, turn out your tens of thousands; throw not the burden of the day upon Providence, but
Country Coments

Around Town...by John Bill Martin

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This is certainly not new and many of you are already rolling your eyes and sighing to yourselves. I know, you’ve heard it all before along with the walking (three, four, five) miles to school in the (12 inch, 24 inch or waist deep) snow. etc., etc., etc., But it’s too good to pass up, so here goes: TO ALL THE KIDS WHO SURVIVED the 1930’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and even into the 80’s in some areas!!

HOLDENVILLE’S FINANCIAL AUDIT SHOWS POSITIVE RESULTS DURING MAYOR MASSAD’S LAST TERM, FISCAL YEAR 2021-22

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Holdenville, Oklahoma - The City of Holdenville recently released its annual financial report, providing citizens and taxpayers with an overview of the city’s financial condition and activities for the year ended June 30, 2022. The report, which is an audit of former Mayor Massad’s last year in office is based on a modified cash basis of accounting, highlights the city’s accountability and adherence to applicable laws and regulations. The audit was performed by Arledge and Associates located in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Former Mayor Johnny Massad and Former Vice-Mayor Lynn Lantz

HOLDENVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL THRIVES WITH COMMUNITY SUPPORT

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Holdenville General Hospital (HGH) has recently seen a series of positive developments that highlight the hospital’s commitment to providing exceptional care for its patients. In a recent city council meeting, Hospital CEO Steve Stewart shared several updates that demonstrate HGH’s dedication to improving the hospital experience for patients, families, and coworkers.

HOLDENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL

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Mylisha Allen Shelby Bartschi Quetzali Becerra Kayton Bruner Sara Coats Randy Crawford Rylee Crawford Melody Cruces Ashtin Dennis Jace Dockrey Quenton Dustin Hannah Franks Riley Gaines Shelby Grissom Alyc Harjo Melissa Hart Madison Hearn Carley Hunter Natalie Jennings Kailyn Johnson KylieRae Leftwich Ryan Lindemann Autumn Lindsey Ben Madron Eliza Maylen Jenna McCoy Madalynn McFarland Cylee Null Lankston Pembrook Abigail Phillips Ty Phillips Amanda Ramey Isaiah Randall John Richmond Sydney Robinson Kaitlyn Rodriguez Wyatt Seeley Brooklyn Siegrist Caleigh Smith Eric Smith Isabella Smith Rylan Smith Hailey Steele Grace Stewart Gracie Story Audrey Taylor Clayton Upton Blakeli Whiteman Jon Wiseman

HUGHES COUNTY COURT RECORDS

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Hilary Chekan— prisoner placing body fluids on government employee Jeffery Paul Crowell—rape-second degree MARRIAGES Kenneth William Griffith and Jennifer Lynell Dalrymple, both of Holdenville Toby Walton Pickett and Angelitta Marie Ladd, both of Holdenville DIVORCE Crystaline D. Elliott vs, Robby L.

MAN ARRESTED IN HOLDENVILLE FOR CHILD SEX ABUSE

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On May 30, 2023, at approximately 8:45am, Assistant Chief Aaron Hacker, with the Holdenville Police Department in Hughes County Oklahoma, received a message from Hughes County Dispatch about a telephone call in reference to possible child sexual abuse that alledgedly occurred at a home on South Creek Street in the City of Holdenville.
LINDA ROGERS, HHS CLASS OF 1967 is pictured standing in front of her Wolverine Sports Hall of Fame picture taken during the alumni reunion last year. This year the Class of 1973 will meet at Pallmer Inn on June 24 at 6:00. The 1950’s classes will all be held at the HSPS Art Center June 24 from 12:00 - 4:00 with several others meeting around the county.
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