• Randy Williams and Ashley Webber of Dustin announced the arrival of their little boy, Wyck Randy Williams. He was born in Oklahoma City and weighed in at 7 pounds and 9 ounces, at 20.5 inches long.

• A benefit fundraiser featuring a spaghetti dinner was held for Gene and Lorri Henry Hudson. Gene was an employee of the Henryetta Housing Authority who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Although the prognosis was good, Gene was to undergo several weeks of chemotherapy treatments everyday at the Tulsa Cancer Institute, followed by a long surgery and then several more treatments after that. His wife Lorri, who was employed by Henryetta Public Schools, made the daily trip, and organized the fundraiser. In addition to the spaghetti dinner was a bake sale. Tickets were available for $7 at the high school and at the Henryetta High School cafeteria door, the day of the event.

• Zack Prevett, a 9-year-old boy from Henryetta, caught a 4 1/2 pound fish at a pond west of town. He used a minnow for bait. A picture of the smiling boy proudly holding up his large catch accompanied the story.

• Two Henryetta businesses, Kaleidoscope and Charlie Ruth Ford Dealership, experienced separate criminal invasions were reported on a Friday morning. At Kaleidoscope, an unknown subject broke in overnight, forcibly entering through the back door and stealing a 9 mm firearm, a 380 caliber pistol and a 9 mm clip magazine. The perpetrators also damwww.

aged the cash register. Hours later, the Charlie Ruth Ford Dealership discovered a used 1997 green Ford Taurus on their lot had been vandalized. Profanity had been scratched into the paint on the passenger door, and scratches were found near the tag, trunk, and passenger side of the vehicle. Police stated there were no suspects named for either incident at the time and no connection had been made between the two crimes.

— 50 Years Ago (1975)

• After 23 years of not qualifying for the playoffs, the Dewar Dragons seemed to have kept the fire roaring as they protected their home field. Two Tigers were pictured desperately trying to bring down William Foster, who fell just a foot short of the end zone. With the ball slipping out of Foster’s grasp, the Dragons seemed to have had luck on their side, as Allertly Darrell Wilson pounced onto the ball for the insurance touchdown. The cat caught not only the fans’ tongues but also the Shilder Tiger players, as they left the Dragons Den with the Friday night lights hiding their faces, heads hung low, defeated, opening the 1975 football playoff season at a 23-0 loss.

— 100 Years Ago (1925)

• The Dewar Dragons played Preston High School in a basketball game described as the hardest and closest game of the season. The score ended in a tie, showing the strength and determination of both teams.

• The community mourned the death of Alexander Frew, Sr., a respected citizen born in Scotland in 1850. His funeral was one of the largest ever held in Dewar, with a procession nearly two miles long. The Masonic order conducted the service, and Rev. Howles of Henryetta’s Baptist Church offered words of comfort. He left behind his wife, nine children, 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Rev. Bowles of Henryetta Baptist Church was in charge of arrangements and offered comforting words to the loved ones of the deceased.

• The residents of Dewar observed Education Week with chapel programs at the high school. Dr. Chas. Evans of A&M College spoke at the auditorium, giving a strong address on education. County Superintendent Paine also spoke on the same subject. Students presented readings, songs and plays, including “Watch Your Step.” Visitors from across the community attended, showing support for the schools.