• When Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Lawrence moved from Dewar to Chandler, the town saw a change in its telephone exchange staff. Mrs. Lawrence, who had been the Southwestern Bell operator, and her husband, a lineman for the company, both left their posts. The Dewar office was now being run by Mrs. Fender Polk and her daughter, who have stepped in to take charge of local communications.

• E. L. Miracle of Homer, La., suffered the loss of his brother, whose body was brought to Dewar for burial. Funeral services were held at First Methodist Church in Henryetta, with arrangements handled locally.

• The Henryetta High School basketball team opened their season with a 25-16 victory over Dustin. The girls’ preliminary game saw Preston defeat Dustin 21-16. Despite starting the season with no athletic funds due to a failed bank, the Henryetta boys played with strong teamwork and clean sportsmanship.

• Henryetta’s Chamber of Commerce kicked off a major membership campaign, sending committees throughout the business district to gather new and renewed pledges. Optimism was high, and organizers emphasized that even small monthly contributions give residents a voice in shaping community projects. The Chamber hopes to raise at least $1,000 per month to support a five‑year agricultural improvement

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