The month of June has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shapetheworldinJune1923.

A local resident recalls fond memories of his mother. Sue Willis passed away May 19, 2023, at the age of 92. Her son Stephen Willis said she was his “greatest teacher and challenger.” To honor her life and cherish her memory, he recalled a story about how hismotheralwayschallenged him.

Juanita Clement retired from the Oakland Grocery on June 2. Clement has worked for Oakland Grocery for over 33 years.

The library annual book sale is starting on Thursday June 8 and will run until Saturday, June 10. Thursday and Friday hours are 9:00 a.m.

The Texoma Fire Department is still in need of firefi ghters.Signupandbeapart of this great organization. The TFD Auxiliary meets the 3rd Monday at 1:30 p.m.

The Annual Pennington Creek Canoe and Kayak festival was held on May 20. The event hosts a race as well as other watercraft activities and lunch in the park.

The Pure and Warren Family Reunion is scheduled for Saturday, June 10. This is for the employees' families and friends who were in the close-knit Pure Oil Company andWarrenPetroluemCompany communitiesduringthe 1940s and 1950s.

Termites travel in swarms, and resemble ants. I identify them by putting the UFO (unidentified flying organism) on a piece of wood.

June 2 - Wasetta Switch - Marina Del Rey - 9 p.m. June 2 - Yep, Again - Ollie's Juke Joint June 3 - Brayden Stewart - Alberta Creek Rd.

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