Four unique moments in American history

Americans celebrate the founding of their country every July 4. School children learn that the Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, forever changing the world with the establishment of the United States of America.

NO ONE IS BORN WISE! (III)

Here is a fill-in-the-blank question from the Bible: “_____________ is the beginning of wisdom.”What does the Bible say is the beginning of wisdom? In case you are unsure, look up Proverbs 9:10 or Psalm 111:10. Or read to the end for the answer.

Notable sightseeing spots across the United States

Road trips have long had a place in American culture. The construction of Route 66 in the 1920s might have sparked Americans’ love affair with the open road, and postwar expansion of the interstate highway system in the middle decades of the twentieth century only reinforced those feelings.

Dill City Work and Play OHCE

The Dill Work and Play met on June 10, 2025 for a regular meeting and lunch at Fred’s in Elk City. The first order of business was greeting and small talk. Jane Shull called the meeting to order at 11:30 with a welcome and Anna Prickett led the group saying the Lord’s Prayer.

Washita Chapter NSDAR

The final meeting of the Washita Chapter NSDAR for this year was held on May at the Café Clinton with the Regent Kay Hagerman assisted eby the Chaplain Robetha Farris.

Dill City Work and Play OHCE

The Dill Work and Play OHCE met May 13, 2025, at 1:30 in the Community Center in Dill City. Jane Shull called the meeting to order with a welcome. Anna Prickett led the group singing My Blue Heaven.Emma Bingham led the Salute to the Flag and gave the Thought for the Day, “Spring” using Isaiah 61:11.

Letters to the Editor

I’m excited to report several things that were discussed and approved in city council last night, June 16.

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor: To the people of the Great State of Oklahoma: Thank you so much for responding to my letter requesting information on Oklahoma. I appreciate you sending me the Oklahoma-shaped cutting board, Hard Red Winter Wheat, Selenite crystal, rose rock and dirt from Gloss Mountain.

NO ONE IS BORN WISE! (II)

The flip side of that proverb is also true: No one is born foolish!Somewhere between birth and old age, we all make choices which lead us into becoming wise or foolish. So how can we become wise?The Old Testament gives us a case study in acquiring wisdom.

NO ONE IS BORN WISE

The title is an African proverb. It certainly describes me.Last week I walked into the office of the Cordell Beacon in order to place an ad and I walked out with an invitation to submit articles for the religion column in the newspaper. This is my first contribution.