• A powerful steam-boiler explosion occurred on the Josey Oil Company lease late in the morning, sending metal fragments flying for nearly half a mile and shaking windows in Henryetta. Robert Madden, who was about two hundred yards away, reported that the blast was violent enough to scatter debris across the countryside. Five men were injured, with a worker named Kelly suffering the most serious wounds and being rushed by ambulance to Okemah for treatment, while the others escaped with minor injuries. The force of the explosion was strong enough to be heard clearly in town, underscoring the severity of the accident.

• The junior class of Henryetta High School prepared to stage a three-act musical comedy titled, “The Flapper, Grandma,” promising lively music, unexpected laughs and a lighthearted look at village life. Directed under the supervision of Miss Newman from a producing company, the play featured a bob-haired grandmother adopting the mannerisms of a flapper, supported by a cast of small-town characters including a speed-chasing village policeman.

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• Henryetta placed its new half-million-dollar sewage treatment plant into operation, marking a major upgrade to the city’s infrastructure. City officials and the engineers opened the gate to allow waste from the municipal sewer system to enter the facility, while staff members made final adjustments to the equipment. The plant, located just east of town, represented a significant investment in modernizing Henryetta’s public services.

• VFW Post 539 held a community drawing to give away a new 1976 Vega, with young Jimmy Hudson selecting the winning name under the supervision of post leaders. The car was awarded to Wayne Pippin, who was not present for the drawing, bringing a festive close to the event. The giveaway served as a lively moment for the post and added a bit of excitement to the local community.

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