One hundred years ago, Dec. 24, 1924

Bristow Historical Society parsonage was $31,000. The new church was a marked addition to the architectural beauty of Bristow.service on Christmas Eve in the new building. It was constructed of buff brick and stone trim. The design being made by C.Lee Curran, Bristow architect.

Have You Heard God’s Voice Today?

The four-man offshore drilling crew had a problem. Urgent repairs were needed. Drilling was shut down. One crew member harnessed up and was lowered through an opening in the rig’s deck. But, something went terribly wrong.

Looking back at 2024

JANUARY Ex-fire chief, Bob Grant being brought home.The Bristow Police Department and Bristow Fire Department joined together to pay tribute to Bob Grant. Grant was fire chief in Bristow for many years.Crash involving three teenagers near Depew.Arctic weather headed toward Bristow.

Katy’s Tidbits from around the community

Coat DriveTime remains for new and gently used coats to be dropped off at SpiritBank’s Bristow location for donation to Bristow Social Services. The drive runs through December 31.

Community Events

Loving Hearts Ministry on 66Focus on Recovery. Meets every Monday at 6 p.m. 621 S. RolandFriends of Bill Alcoholics Anonymous meetingSaturday and Sunday, 7-8 p.m. at the True Vine Indian Baptist Church,211E Washington, Bristow.Narcotics AnonymousHeld every Monday at 7 p.m.

Proposed rules would require students to prove citizenship or legal immigration status

Children would have to show proof of U.S.

Hilbert speaks at Bristow Rotary luncheon

FISHING REPORT

Blue River Dec 16. Elevation is normal (stable), water temperature 45°F and clear. (USGS Lake Level) Trout, Rainbow good on caddis flies, midges, nymphs, PowerBait, small lures, spoons around brush structure, channels, creek channels, rocks.Broken Bow Dec 16. Elevation is 3 ft.

VFW Auxiliary hosted Inaugural Wake Island Memorial Day

On Monday, Dec. 2, Bristow Post 3656 Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary President Ruth JayTanie with members Virginia Ray and Margaret Foster received an official “Wake Island Memorial Day” proclamation from Mayor Kris Wyatt and on behalf of the City of Bristow.