The Woodward News

Local News

November 14, 2012

Truman focus of museum lecture

Chris Cooper Woodward News

Woodward, Okla. — Harry S. Truman will be the topic of a special lecture at the Plains Indians and Pioneers Museum on Friday.

Guest lecturer Prof. Bob Cordell of Vienna, W. V., will present the program.

"This will actually be Mr. Cordell's third visit. He's been to the museum as well as NWOSU to give lectures on famous historical figures in the past. He has acquaintances out in this part of the country whom he visits, and whenever he does he tries to make it a point to stop by and give a lecture," said Rob Roberson, museum director.

Truman is sometimes known as "the reluctant president."

Roberson explained, "Truman was actually content to serve in the US senate, but in 1944 he was selected to be Franklin D. Roosevelt's running mate."

Truman succeeded to the presidency when Roosevelt died and later won a term on his own.

Roberson said Corell had been researching other famous figures and came across Truman.

"He found his life interesting, and those attending the lecture on Friday will get to learn first hand why," Roberson said.

Cordell's lecture will be at noon at the Plains Indians and Pioneers Museum. It is a free event open to everyone.

"We really hope people come out and see him," said Roberson. "It will be a very interesting lecture."

Text Only
Local News
  • County OKs agreements

    Woodward County Commissioners approved a renewal contract between Oklahoma Juvenile Affairs and the county during their regularly scheduled meeting Monday morning.

    June 18, 2013

  • Infrared camera can help with safety

    Ever since Spencer Albracht can remember, he has been taking things apart, curious about just what made them work.
    "Back then, when I was a kid, I mostly couldn’t get them put back together,” Albracht joked.

    June 16, 2013

  • Celebrating with American Cancer Society

    Teams at this year's Relay for Life in Woodward had a party.
    A birthday party that is, as they celebrated the 100th anniversary of the American Cancer Society (ACS).  They also celebrated how ACS seeks to help all cancer patients celebrate more birthdays.
    So during Friday night's Relay birthday party, the guests of honor were, as they are every year, the many local cancer survivors.
    The News visited with just a few of these brave battlers who shared stories about their individual journeys to overcome cancer.

    June 16, 2013

  • Commission to take up contracts

    Approval of the annual contract with the Woodward Industrial Foundation is one of the major topics Woodward City Commissioners will discuss in their regular meeting on Monday.

    June 16, 2013

  • 6 arrested on felony methamphetamine charges

    A single search warrant recently led to the arrest of 6 people on serious drug charges including intent to distribute and endeavoring to manufacture methamphetamine.

    June 16, 2013

  • Students to benefit from bond issue

    Days after the Sharon-Mutual Bond Issue passed, school officials are still celebrating on the inside, said Jeff Thompson, Sharon-Mutual superintendent.

    June 16, 2013

  • School board hires BWA Architects

    While the actual size of a bond issue proposal for the Woodward School District is still being determined, there is an architectural firm on board to go along with the already-hired construction manager Joe D. Hall.

    June 15, 2013

  • Back to School Bash coming up at Living Word

    It all started with just two women who wanted to ease the pressures associated with preparing to send children back to school in the fall.

    June 14, 2013

  • Meeting focuses on early childhood development

    What do a university dean, a bank president, a former business manager, a school board member, a city official, an executive director of a youth services agency, and a state legislator have in common?

    June 14, 2013

  • Patterson preparing for national contest

    She wants to be the rodeo queen who makes time for people and remembers where she came from.

    June 14, 2013