It was the biggest thrill of my life. The sky was filled with projectiles of all descriptions. Jap planes exploded in midair and a few miles away we could see enemy ships aflame as our big guns got direct hits.

RIDDLE BOYS SERVE IN NAVY; JAMES SEES PHILIPPINE ACTION James Riddle, one of the two sailor sons of Mr. and Mrs.

After serving overseas for only three months with an infantry company of the 44th division, Pfc. George Clyde Shelton only recently was reported to have received serious wounds in France on November, 17.

Recently wounded in action, Pfc. Sampson Harjo, the son of Rev.

who helped Holdenville High achieve high place in interscholastic football, now a soldier for Uncle Sam..

Among Spaulding boys serving in navy blue are the two Winkle brothers - Owen W. amd Archie J.

In our November 1 edition of the Holdenville News we made an egregious error in the front page story “Holdenville Drug Ring busted by Task Force.” In an attempt to obtain the mug shots an error was made in the name of Jeffrey Cowell and was accidentally requested as Jeffrey Crowell. Our sincere apologies to Jeffrey Crowell, who was in no way a part of the drug ring that was busted last week. Jeff Cowell, who was arrested is pictured at right.

If you had a winning lottery ticket would you keep it in hand dreaming of all the things you could buy or do with the money or, would you be sure to redeem the ticket before the deadline so that you could actually receive the money?

On October 8th, the Red Hat Ladies had their fall meeting at K-Mila’s Mexican Restaurant in Holdenville. Sharon Dilday read the minutes of the last meeting. They were approved as read. Glenda Stinson read the Treasury’s report. Lynn Marquis and company will be the hostess for Thanksgiving with a covered dish luncheon. Each member will bring a covered dish with Glenda bringing the chicken and dressing and Lynn will make chicken and dumplings. I can’t wait to see what everyone brings. But I know it will be delicious!

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