News from exactly 50 years ago this week, as seen in the May 22, 1975 edition of the Wood County Democrat

“Bruises, Fun At Donkey Ball Game” (What goes around, comes around!)

“Karen Anthony Valedictorian of the class of 1975… Salutatorian of the class is Elizabeth Ingram.”

“Wood County… last year produced 46,165,290 barrels of oil at the rate of 126,480 barrels per day.”

“Con-GRAD-ulations Class of ’75! Whatever you choose as your career we want you to know we’re behind you 100%! There’s a world of opportunity ahead of you. Good Luck! First National Bank of Quitman.”