Caddo- My Home Town: Thomas Stewart, Wapanucka, 1934

Attractions

Rex II
Restored movie theater. Call 580-367-2000 for show times.
Indian Territory Museum and Library
A free look into Caddo's rich heritage. Open Tues.-Sat. from 10am to 3pm
Craighead's
This turn-of-the-century general store is a must see! Open: M-Th 'til 5:30 and F-Sat. 9:00-7:00.

Organizations

Caddo Alumni Association
The alumni association arranges a Caddo High School reunion every four years. Next one is 2012.
Caddo Educational Foundation
This group provides scholarships for community youth.
Caddo Civic and Cemetery Club
This group maintains and improves the cemetery and provides community service as needed.
Town Restoration Association of Caddo
The mission of TRAC is to provide visionary leadership, focus on historical preservation, and promote economic growth to enrich the quality of life in our community.
Caddo Community Association
The CCA holds the annual Heritage Day Celebration and participates in other community projects.

The Caddo Herald

December 14, 1934

Wapanucka Postmaster Killed by Hi-Jackers Thursday Evening

Last Thursday evening as he was going home, T. O. Stewart, postmaster of Wapanucka, was shot by two young hold-up men and died the next day in the Durant Hospital.

He stated that two youths accosted him, commanding that he “hold up his hands”. He, thinking it a prank, did not obey. Upon his hesitancy one of the men shot him through the neck, then fled without taking anything from his person.

Officers are working on the case and it is thought the criminals will soon be caught.

Stewart was a fine man and one of the most popular in all Johnston County.

1930 Census, Wapanucka, Johnston County

Tom O. Stewart, 51, Mississippi, agent, refined oil

Minnie S., 48, Arkansas

Mary A., 20, Mississippi

Basil O., 18, Oklahoma, salesman, refined oil

Geraldine S., 14, Oklahoma

U. S. Postmasters, Johnston County

Thomas O. Stewart, acting postmaster, 08/01/1933

Thomas O. Stewart, postmaster, 05/22/1934

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