More than Paper Plates

Body Hannah Meadorthe, The Stand The day after Thanksgiving, I hosted my in-laws and parents at my new house for the first time. I spent the day cleaning, decorating, and prepping to the best of my abilities.
More than Paper Plates

Former Hughes Countian Remembers Great Depression

Body Many of us complain about the economy but few of us know what hard times really are. Our parents and grandparents that were alive in the 1920’s and 1930’s knew what hard times really were. Many were homeless, hungry, and hurting.
A few talented citizens from Atwood have been busy making lap throws, pocket walkers (cloth that drapes over a walker with pockets) and bibs for a few residents of Heritage Village in Holdenville. They will be giving these wonderful gifts to three residents with Atwood ties, which include Ozell Youngblood, Jerry Merriman and Tessie Griffin. Pictured (l to r) Wanda Frederick, Joyce Lively, Jane Moore and Joe Moore. Not pictured are Kathy Iker and Ellen McCarn. Photo by Karen Evans, Staff Reporter
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