💌 Welcome to This Week’s Woodward Shoutouts!

It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through October — the leaves are starting to turn, mornings have that cool crisp air, and the smell of fall is sneaking into everything from our coffee to the front porch. 🍂

This week’s issue is packed with hometown goodness — from community events and local spotlights to a little dose of history and creative inspiration. Whether you’re planning your weekend, finding a reason to smile, or just enjoying a quiet Sunday read, I hope this newsletter brings a bit of warmth and Woodward pride to your day.

So grab your cup of coffee, settle in, and let’s take a look at what’s happening around town this week!

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🎶 Local Events Around Woodward

👻 William S. Key Correctional Center Paranormal Investigation
📍 Fort Supply | 🕕 Sat, Oct 25 at 6 PM
Experience a spine-tingling tour through the historic correctional center — just in time for spooky season. Ghost stories, local history, and a little mystery!

🎃 Woodward’s Giant Pumpkin Drop
📍 Crystal Beach Rodeo Arena | 🕑 Sat, Oct 25 at 2 PM
A crowd favorite every fall! Watch pumpkins drop from high above for a smashing good time. Fun for the whole family.

🎤 Brent Vernon & Sam in Concert
📍 First Methodist Church, Woodward | 🕡 Tue, Oct 22 at 6:30 PM
Enjoy an inspiring evening of music and faith with Brent Vernon and Sam — uplifting songs, storytelling, and community spirit.

🍝 PTO Meeting & Fall Fundraiser Dinner
📍 1610 2nd St, Woodward | 🕕 Tue, Oct 21 at 6 PM
Join the local PTO for spaghetti, fellowship, and planning the upcoming fall fundraiser. A perfect night to support our schools and students!

🏌️‍♂️ Golf 6’s Tournament
📍 Doby Springs Golf Course | 🕘 Sat, Oct 25 at 9 AM
Grab your clubs and your buddies for a morning on the greens. Prizes, friendly competition, and a great cause.

🐾 Adoptable Pet of the Week: Meet Domino!

Say hello to Domino, a sweet 4-year-old girl who’s still searching for her forever home! 🐶

Domino loves to play with dogs her size (no little dogs, please!) and gets along well with cats too. She’s house-trained, spayed, current on vaccinations, and heartworm negative. This playful pup especially enjoys splashing in a kiddy pool and soaking up sunshine — she’d make a wonderful companion for anyone looking for a loyal, fun-loving friend.

📍 Location: WOOF Pet Rescue, Woodward, OK
💉 Health: Spayed, vaccinated, and on monthly prevention
🐕 Size: About 50 lbs

If you’re ready to meet Domino or learn more about adoption, reach out to WOOF Pet Rescue Society on Facebook or stop by their facility.

💡 Adoption Tip of the Week

When bringing a new dog home, give them a calm, quiet space to adjust during the first few days. Keep routines consistent and use gentle reassurance — it helps build trust and confidence quickly.

For more great tips on adopting and training your new pet, visit SaveFido.com — a wonderful resource for dog lovers and adopters alike. 🐾

💰 Marketplace Pick of the Week: Vintage Wood Leather Trunk

This local find is brought to you by Woodward Marketplace — where neighbors buy, sell, and trade!

Looking to add a rustic, elegant touch to your home this fall? This beautiful wood leather trunk listed right here in Woodward is full of charm and character. With its sturdy build and timeless style, it makes a great coffee table, storage chest, or accent piece at the foot of the bed.

💵 Price: $200
📍 Location: Woodward, OK
🕰️ Condition: Gently used, well cared for

Vintage pieces like this don’t last long on Marketplace — check it out while it’s still available!

👉 See it on Facebook Marketplace: Vintage Wood Leather Trunk – $200

Vintage pieces like this don’t last long — check it out while it’s still available!

💬 Reader Share:
Have a unique Marketplace find you’d love to see featured next week? Send us your listing — your treasure might be our next “Pick of the Week!”

🌤️ This Week’s Weather in Woodward

It’s shaping up to be a beautiful stretch of true fall weather here in Woodward! We’ll start the week with highs in the mid-to-upper 70s, dropping gently into the low 60s by the weekend. Skies will stay mostly sunny with a few light breezes — just enough to make those afternoon walks and pumpkin patch visits perfect.

Nighttime temps are dipping into the 40s, so it’s definitely time to grab that light jacket (or one of those cozy sweaters we’ve been waiting all season to wear).

🌞 Highs: 73°–83°
🌙 Lows: 45°–50°
💨 Conditions: Mostly sunny all week with calm winds

🍂 Looks like fall has finally settled in for good — time for porch coffee, open windows, and cozy evenings at home.

💡 Weather Tip of the Week

Before the next cool front rolls through, take a few minutes to check your gutters and downspouts. Fall leaves can build up fast, and a quick cleanout now can help prevent backups and leaks later on — especially when those chilly November rains arrive.

Grant Pettyjohn was a familiar name in 1890s Woodward, Oklahoma—sometimes for practicing law, other times for landing on the wrong side of it.

This lawyer was notorious for his brushes with the law, including a dramatic trial for the murder of a U.S. Commissioner in Dewey County, which drew standing-room-only crowds and ended in a hung jury after days of heated debate.

Pettyjohn, undeterred, even applied to become...

😁Local Business Spotlight

Dr. Leslie A. Tevebaugh D.D.S.

Taking care of your smile just got easier — right here in Woodward! Northwest Oklahoma Smiles, led by Dr. Leslie Thomas, DDS, provides quality dental care for the whole family in a warm and welcoming setting.

Whether you’re due for a check-up, need a gentle cleaning, or are ready to tackle a bigger dental project, Dr. Leslie and her friendly team make every visit comfortable and stress-free. They’re known for their kind approach, modern technology, and commitment to helping each patient feel right at home.

🦷 Location: 1722 Main Street, Woodward, OK 73801
📞 Phone: (580) 256-6816
📧 Email: leslietdds@gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.nwoksmiles.com

 

Be sure to tell them you saw their feature in Woodward Shoutouts!

💡 Smile Tip of the Week

Did you know your toothbrush works best when it’s fresh? Dentists recommend replacing your toothbrush every 3 months — or sooner if the bristles start to fray. A fresh brush helps remove more plaque and keeps your smile healthy and bright!

🕰️ Looking Back: Woodward History — October 21, 1949

This week, we’re flipping through the pages of the Woodward Daily Press from Tuesday, July 29, 1952, when cars were shiny, skirts were long, and a night out at the movies meant catching Humphrey Bogart on the big screen.

Headlines from that week covered everything from atomic engine testing facilities being constructed in Idaho Falls to the latest fashion trends—“Texture Tops Fashion News,” declaring that rich fabrics and detailed textures were the must-haves of mid-century style.

Over in the Society section, Thursday clubs were planning bridge parties, Billie Ellington’s upcoming wedding was the talk of the town, and the Woodward Theatre was showing Deadline – U.S.A., starring Humphrey Bogart and Ethel Barrymore.

Meanwhile, the Terry Theatre screened The Story of Will Rogers, celebrating the Oklahoma icon’s life and humor.

And tucked between local notes and car ads was a charming reminder from a cartoon called “Who’s Zoo—On the Highway”, warning drivers not to be “love birds” while behind the wheel. Even in 1952, safety messages had a little humor!

📰 Originally printed in the Woodward Daily Press, July 29, 1952.

Then vs. Now:
Back then, folks went to the Terry Theatre for movie night and read the Daily Press to see who was hosting bridge club. Today, we scroll Facebook for event invites and stream our favorites at home — but the heart of Woodward community life still beats just as strong. ❤️

🌸 Creative Corner: Cozy Up Your Fall with Gratitude Journaling

As the days grow shorter and the evenings feel a little cozier, fall is the perfect season to slow down and reflect on what we’re thankful for. One simple but powerful way to do that is through gratitude journaling — taking just a few minutes each day to write down a handful of blessings, big or small.

You don’t need anything fancy — just a notebook, a warm cup of coffee, and a quiet moment to yourself. Start by listing three things you’re grateful for each day. Some days it might be something big, like family or health. Other days, it might be as simple as the smell of cinnamon in the air or a friendly wave from a neighbor.

Over time, you’ll notice that gratitude becomes a habit — helping shift focus away from what’s missing and toward all that’s already good and steady in life.

✨ Pro Tip: Keep your journal by your bedside and jot down your thoughts before turning out the light. It’s a peaceful way to end the day with a thankful heart.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." - Proverbs 3:5

In the late 1800s, the wide-open plains that would become Woodward, Oklahoma were little more than a railroad stop bustling with cattle drives and saloons.

Legend has it that the town's origin is tied to a rugged frontiersman known as Uncle Dick — real name Richard Woodward.

As a buffalo hunter, teamster, and saddle maker, he helped early settlers survive and thrive.

After the raucous Great Land Run of 1893, the community grew — and so did Uncle Dick’s myth, especially after his mysterious disappearance.

No records, no grave, just poof — gone

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💌 Closing Note

Another week of Woodward memories and moments — I’m so grateful to share this little slice of community life with each of you. As the evenings get cooler, I hope you find time to slow down, enjoy the small things, and maybe jot a few thoughts in that gratitude journal from today’s Creative Corner.

Until next time, keep supporting local, loving where you live, and sharing those Woodward shoutouts that make this town shine.

No matter what’s happening — from sweet pets to local milestones — it’s a reminder of what makes Woodward such a special place.

Love,

Matt