Miss Lorena Welch became the lone graduate of the Henryetta Hospital’s nursing program, completing two and a half years of rigorous training and passing the state board exam to earn her status as a registered nurse. The article highlighted her accomplishment and praised the high character and professionalism of the hospital’s nursing students.

Federal Judge R. L. Williams was asked to decide a lawsuit filed by the Henryetta Board of Education against the Crowe Coal Company. The board alleged that mining operations beneath the Irving School building in 1918 caused structural damage, requiring the building to be demolished and replaced at a cost of $40,000. The case brought several Henryetta residents as witnesses, with the board seeking reimbursement for damages.

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The Wilson High School girls’ basketball team defeated an alumnae team in a spirited game on January, with a score of 34-30. The alumnae team included former players such as Bonnie Winn, Donna Vance and Gaylen Duncan. The boys’ alumnae team also played a close match against the high school team.

The Fighting Hens defeated Hartshorne 71-32 in the Eufaula Invitational Tournament, rebounding after a previous loss to the host team. Despite being hindered by flu-stricken players, the Hens surged in the second half with a high-energy running game and balanced scoring, led by Keith Moore’s 20 points. The win secured them a spot in the consolation bracket finals.

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