10 Years Ago:
10 Years Ago:
The Henryetta Education Foundation selected Henryetta School teachers’ application for class project grants. Board members visited Henryetta classrooms and presented checks and plaques, along with balloons to the teachers. The board selected 10 out of 19 applications.
Henryetta Elementary School’s 1st grade students performed their patriotic salute to veterans after the performance was canceled due to a main water line breaking, resulting in the schools closing.
Amy’s Doggie Salon ran a coupon in the paper for $5 off a full groom for small dogs only for the month of November.
--- 25 Years Ago:
Henryetta High School Spanish Club raised approximately $1,000 to provide medical supplies for those in need in the area around El Paso, Texas and Juarez, Mexico.
Henryetta 5th graders Brianna Thompson, Paul Bryan, Ashley Sisson and Wesley Nelson received uncut $2 bills as prizes from American Exchange Bank.
C.A. and Jackie Jackson were selected to represent Okmulgee at the World Confederation and Organization of the Teaching Profession held in Washington D.C.
--- 50 Years Ago:
Wilson students and faculty dressed as if they lived in the plains in the early 1900s as they celebrated Oklahoma’s birthday. The school held an afternoon assembly that featured ceremonial Indian Dances and Square Dancing classes.
A Pedestrian Safety Citation was awarded to the City of Henryetta by James Wadley of the AAA Auto Club of Oklahoma.
Burnett’s had a 3-piece bedroom set on sale for $129. Customers had a choice of a blond or maple finish bed, dresser and chest.
--- 100 Years Ago:
Kaniss Jewelry and Optical Shop sold Genuine Gruen Watches for $25 to $27.50. The watches were hand carved and encased in green gold or white gold.
The Famous Store held a Farewell Sale that had to be extended to Christmas since the weather had been bad and roads were destroyed. They wanted to give everyone the opportunity to benefit from the sale.
After miners went on strike, the mine opened back up and gave all 150 employees their jobs back. Workers not only had picks in their hand, but they also had more money. The payroll of Henryetta was increased approximately $20,000 a month.