After 95 years in operation, a business learns a lot. But the most important lesson, according to Diana Agee of Burnett’s, is “treat the customer right.” Burnett Furniture celebrated its 95th anniversary with a sale. They credit their longevity to hard work, faithful customers, and loyal employees. The business was started in 1903 by G.W. Burnett and later Diana’s father, W.J. Burnett, and Uncle Bob Burnett, ran the store. In 1958, the Agees began running the business and here they still are today. They say they feel lucky to have had the business open so long and are proud they have become the business people trust for their furniture needs. “It is about the customers. Without the people, we wouldn’t have a business at all and we so very much appreciate their loyalty and faithfulness over the years,” Diana said.
After 95 years in operation, a business learns a lot. But the most important lesson, according to Diana Agee of Burnett’s, is “treat the customer right.” Burnett Furniture celebrated its 95th anniversary with a sale. They credit their longevity to hard work, faithful customers, and loyal employees. The business was started in 1903 by G.W. Burnett and later Diana’s father, W.J. Burnett, and Uncle Bob Burnett, ran the store. In 1958, the Agees began running the business and here they still are today. They say they feel lucky to have had the business open so long and are proud they have become the business people trust for their furniture needs. “It is about the customers. Without the people, we wouldn’t have a business at all and we so very much appreciate their loyalty and faithfulness over the years,” Diana said.
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50 Years Ago:
Skull Found at Okemah
A human skull and other bones have been discovered in a plowed field north of Okemah, according to Creek County District Attorney Dean Hammond. The field is located in Creek County. The skull, lower jawbone and several other bones were buried in a shallow makeshift grave. Okfuskee County Sheriff Marion Amos and Deputies Neal Robinson and Hammond. The officers said several bullets and buttons were also found in the shallow grave. A team of investigators from the Oklahoma Crime Bureau came down today to aid in the investigation. Remains of the body will be sent to Oklahoma City for further study.
“Discovery of the bullets led us to believe that there was foul play and the bones and skeleton had been buried for some time,” the sheriff said. Amos asked that anyone with any knowledge of persons disappearing under mysterious circumstances in the area to contact him.
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75 Years Ago:
Even City Jail Gets Spring Air
Despite cloudy skies it was spring today even at the city police station. Police prisoners were preparing ground on the Broadway Street parkway for the posies which little Girl Scouts will soon plant.
--- Henryetta Will be on Cross-Country Skyway Henryetta will be designated on Skyway 17 connecting El Paso Texas and Niagra Falls N. Y. Chamber of Commerce O.M. Robertson announced today. Robertson said a sign marking the city’s skyward location will be painted on a downtown rooftop. The Skyway consists of a 40 mile wide strip on which air markers will be visible from 1,000 feet or more, providing a marked “highway” of the sir for contact flying.
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100 Years Ago:
A Great Picture Morgan Theatre
One of the most elaborate pictures ever produced in this country is “When Knighthood Was in Flower,” starring beautiful Marion Davies, which will be the feature at this theatre for two days beginning Wednesday next. The story deals with the Tudor days of England and is as charming as it is romantic and beautiful. It is a Cosmopolitan Production. The picture cost more than one million dollars and is interpreted by a cast of super excellence.
