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G&H Decoy plans paint night June 30
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May 24, 2023
G&H Decoy plans paint night June 30

Limited number of tickets available for on-hands experience

If you need a fun date night or are interested in experiencing the excellence of G&H Decoy, a longtime fixture in the community, the company is planning a community event June 30.

Join them for the first ever G&H paint night and experience the craftsmanship first hand by painting your very own duck decoy.

The event will be held at 7 p.m. and tickets are $35 or two for $60. Pizza, beverages and supplies will all be provided. There are a limited amount of tickets available so call or email to reserve tickets.

Contact them at info@ghdecoys.com or call 918-652-3314.

G&H Decoys proudly calls Henryetta its home.

In 1934, the federal government outlawed the use of live migratory birds for decoying purposes. In light of the new legislation, John J. Gazalski realized the need to supply hunters a waterfowl decoy that complied with new conservation standards. This inspired him to invent a lightweight, stackable shell decoy constructed from a substance similar to paper mâché. In 1934, the first handmade “Henryettan Decoys” were produced from operations in the back of his home. By 1940, the demand for the decoys was so great that a U.S. patent was obtained and an abandoned sawmill was acquired and renovated. In the late 1940’s, Mr. Gazalski was joined by his father-in-law, J.V. Hutton, and founded G&H Decoy Manufacturing Company. G&H has continued to manufacture Made in USA Decoys, since its founding, over eight decades ago.

G&H Decoy is located at 601 N. Hwy. 75, Henryetta.

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AG deploys state agents to Okemah
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Henryettan pleads guilty to meth charges
August 20, 2025
A Henryetta resident has pled guilty in federal court to distributing methamphetamine, a charge that carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison.The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Easte...
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Henryetta to host history film screening
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As part of the city’s 125th anniversary celebration, residents are invited to take a cinematic journey through Henryetta’s past. On Saturday, Sept. 27, a special film screening will showcase highlight...
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Henryetta Public Library Thanks Order of the Eastern Star for Donation
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Henryetta Public Library Thanks Order of the Eastern Star for Donation
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Henryetta Public Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Program, Color Our World, wrapped up with a celebration of reading, creativity and community spirit. As part of the program, students had the chance to e...
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OCCJA partners with Mobile Smiles
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OCCJA partners with Mobile Smiles
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Last week, the Mobile Smiles of Oklahoma unit made its impactful presence known at the Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA), delivering essential dental services in a specially outfitted...
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125 Years in the Making
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Henryetta is preparing to mark a milestone 125 years in the making with a spectacular blend of tradition and celebration. This year’s Labor Day festivities, scheduled for Aug. 28 through Sept. 1, will...
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