Eufaula Indian Journal

11/13/2025

Thanksgiving picture book now on StoryWalk
By LENORE BECHTEL

Out with the spooky Halloween picture book! In with “Run, Turkey, Run,” a read-aloud story about turkey trying to out-trick and out-run Mr. Farmer to escape being part of the family’s Thanksgiving dinner.

For many years Robyn and Randy Burris have updated the StoryWalk every month to feature current-themed books. Robyn is treasurer of Friends of the Eufaula Memorial Library, which spearheaded the building of the Story-Walk south of the beach on the west side of Lake Eufaula.

Full Story Here: https://www.eufaulaindianjournal.com/2025/11/05/thanksgiving-picture-book-now-storywalk/

11/13/2025

✨ Holiday Home Tour in Carlton Landing ✨
Stroll through 6 beautifully decorated homes and soak in the magic of the season! From cozy retreats to grand lakeview estates, each stop is filled with festive lights, stunning interiors, and holiday cheer around every corner. 🎄🏡
Tickets: $25 each
• Pre-order for Noon & 1 PM entry and receive a “Cup of Cheer” tumbler!
• Same-day tickets go on sale at 2 PM
But that’s not all! Enjoy the Pop-Up Shops open from 10 AM–2 PM and food trucks on Water Street—open to the public.
Experience the joy of the season—see the homes, sip your cheer, and make memories that last!
Ticket Link: https://carltonlandingfoundation.org/calendar/holiday-home-tour-2025/

11/12/2025

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11/11/2025

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11/11/2025

Memories of Veteran Burton Kidd

In May of this year, Iris Park flew to Italy to visit her son and while she was there she visited the gravesite of her cousin, Burton Kidd, who died during World War II.

Burton was born June 25, 1924, near Hydro, Oklahoma, to Roy and Yula (Rhoads) Kidd. His father Roy Kidd died as a result of a farming accident July 26, 1929, when Burton was only 5-years-old.

Full story here:

In May of this year, Iris Park flew to Italy to visit her son and while she was there she visited the gravesite of her cousin, Burton Kidd, who died during World War II.

11/11/2025

75 Years Ago
Thursday, August 10, 1950
Three County Men Are Casualties in Korean War
The war department released this week names of three McIntosh county boys listed as casualties in the Korean war.
They are: Pfc. Theodore Scott, Checotah, brother of Mrs. Sylvia Kelly, wounded in action; Leon Tucker, south of Hanna, son of Mrs. Wallace Rule, wounded in action; and Master Sgt. Norman McQueen, son of Billie McQueen, Hanna, missing in action.
These boys were the first from McIntosh county on the Korean casualty list.
Enlistees Rush to Join Hometown Outfit Before Guard Leaves for Camp
There was a mild rush of volunteers for enlistment with Eufaula’s National Guard Unit Company M, this week, as boys of draft age sought active duty with a hometown outfit in the expanding U.S. military training program.

11/07/2025

110 years. Two towns. One trophy.

The countdown is on for the 110th meeting between the Ironheads and Wildcats!
Who’s bringing home the McIntosh County Championship Trophy? 🏆

11/07/2025

Due to a water outage in the city of Eufaula, there will be no school for Eufaula Public Schools today, 11-7-25.
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11/07/2025

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11/05/2025

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In this week’s Eufaula Indian Journal: City Council’s new advisory committee, SNAP benefits & local food sites, Lights on Eufaula, Local Flavor, Veterans’ Salute, and more.
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