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Services for Louis Ray Jarrett, 73, of Gerty are 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2022 at Richmond Ave. Free Will Baptist Church, Rev. Buddy Drake and Rev. Bobby Briggs will officiate. Burial will follow at the Allen Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 25, at Criswell Funeral Home and Thursday, May 26 at the Allen Chapel.
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The heavy cruiser USS Pittsburgh should live in fame as the ship that saved the carrier USS Franklin on March 19, 1945, after a devastating Japanese air strike. The Pittsburgh raced to the Franklin and lashed a tow line to the flaming carrier. The cruiser pulled the Franklin to safety while fighting off Japanese attackers. A brilliant feat of Naval valor. But the USS Pittsburgh is most remembered as the ship that went to war against a typhoon.
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Congratulations to Allen FFA Advisor Jonathan Walden on being named the 2022 Outstanding Ag-Ed Teacher. Walden received his award May 3 on stage at the State FFA Convention during the Second General Session in the BOK Arena, Tulsa.
Read moreThe Atwood School Reunion will be held Saturday, July 2 , from noon until 6:00 pm in the Lowell Wilkerson Community Building (next to the First Baptist Church) in Atwood. Their potluck dinner has been set for 4:30 pm, followed by a brief business meeting. All former students, teachers and residents are invited. Bring your favorite dish and enjoy the afternoon.
Read moreThis year’s Gerty reunion will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at the community center. Doors open at 10 a.m. Bring a covered dish and enjoy visiting with everyone.
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