May 7, 1942
Stewart Hall residents prepare for their annual Mother’s Day tea.
Henry Ayres of Weatherford graduates with his second lieutenant’s commission and receives congratulations from fellow military man and Weatherford native Chaplain Frank W. Sprague who resigned as pastor of the Federated Church to enter the service.
May 8, 1952
The hospital built in 1937 is enlarged and remodeled to include modern technology including a new x-ray machine and air conditioning to most of the building.
Austin’s Radio Clinic advertises “big” 17- inch screen console televisions for $259.95.
May 10, 1962
SWOSU announces 37 graduates earn honors.
Weatherford track earns 5th place at the state meet.
May 11, 1972
Gov. David Hall travels to Corn to give commencement speech at Washita Heights.
SWOSU has new record for largest graduating class-826.
May 7, 1982
President Reagan proposes an amendment to reinstate prayer as part of the school day.
Eagles baseball team wins regionals and remains undefeated.
May 7, 1992
Only two women are part of the US Senate, but several female candidates campaign in hopes to join them.
8th Street Station advertises gas for $1.02 per gallon.
May 7, 2002
Weatherford boys track wins first at state. They are also academic champs. The team celebrates by dumping ice on coach Dennis Seifried. Funeral services are announced
Funeral services are announced for Lee Ratcliffe, former mayor of Weatherford and founder of Ratcliffe’s bookstore. He opened the bookstore in his father’s sandwich shop with an initial investment of $6.25 in 1925.
May 8, 2012 Weatherford firemen and city
Weatherford firemen and city officials cut the ribbon at the new fire station.
Weatherford woman Sherry Knisley wins 2nd overall at the Remington Park hat contest with hat designed by Delenna Williams of Weatherford.