Trevor Brandenburgh, along with his family and employees, pose for a photo with Hugo Area Chamber of Commerce members (l to r) Guy Dale, Amy White, Arlinda Darst, Kevin Cory, Ernest McCarty, Kelli Stacy, Les Shumake, Valerie Powell and Lena Kopp. Contributed Photo
HUGO — One of Oklahoma’s largest and oldest insurance companies, State Farm Insurance, celebrated its 100th Anniversary on June 7 this year. In support of that milestone anniversary, Hugo Mayor Ernest McCarty has declared June 7 as “State Farm Day in Hugo!” (See proclamation on this page.) State Farm Insurance also has a significant history right here in Hugo, as A.B.
Hugo PRCA Rodeo celebrates 60 years This weekend, thousands of people will flock to Hugo for the 60th annual Hugo PRCA Rodeo. The festivities kick off Wednesday at 6 with the overflow events.
The PRCA Rodeo Committee announces that the 60th annual Hugo Rodeo Parade will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, June 3. All area businesses, churches, homecoming classes, clubs and youth groups and individuals are urged to make plans to enter the parade to compete for cash prize money. The theme this year is “Rocking the 60s,” in honor of the 60th Anniversary. Line up begins at 2 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club
Public Service Company of Oklahoma recently made a donation to the Hugo PRCA Rodeo Association for rodeo sponsorship. Pictured are: Erin Milligan, Hugo PRCA Association; Arlinda Darst, PSO External Affairs Manager; Becky Morris, Hugo PRCA Association; Emily Vanworth, Hugo PRCA Association; Jacqueline Rouse, Hugo PRCA Association; Justin Morris, Hugo PRCA Association.
“The SEOLS Bookmobile will expand our area coverage by bringing full library services to our small and rural communities,” Executive Director Michael Hull said. “The Bookmobile has a full physical collection of more than 2,000 items ranging from Children, Juvenile, Young Adult, Adult, and Large Print books along with audiobooks and DVDs.”