Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Following the Tushka tradition is the undefeated team of 1962."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Oklahoma City has started building water pump station at base of Atoka Dam."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "OLD STANDBY, the long-handled shovel, still plays a part in the most modern, construction jobs."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Sen. Bob A. Trent, Caney, farmer and rancher, is opposed by Jerry Jack Bonner, Atoka, Motel owner, in Atoka and Coal counties."

Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Tuska coach Walter Cooper discusses strategy with the only two seniors in his present squad, forward Jeanette Evans (left) and guard Nancy Hillstromb."

Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Town Tushka girls tower over coach Walter Cooper, who stands 5-10 1/2. They are forward jean Thomas (left) and guard Elizabeth Dickey."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "ATOKA WATER PROJECT is getting nationwide publicity through a two-page ad in a general circulation magazine."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Death dealing shotgun and rifle are displayed by Earline Maxwell, 16, daughter of their present owner."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "AN EYE the morning after ?"

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "AN EYE the morning after ?"

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "FINAL JOINT of 60-inch concrete pipe is lowered into place in the Oklahoma City-Atoka water pipeline."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Atoka Reservoir dam and spillway are 3 1/2 miles north of Atoka."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "One of biggest industries in Atoka County is the quarry operated by Southwest Stone Co., near the little downtown section of stringtown."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Railroad pass through Limestone Gap in northern Atoka County was once the scene of the frequent train holdups."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "City Manager of Atoka is Curtis Sprouse, who prior to taking that post in 1955 was undersheriff."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "That fascinating, 100-mile, 60-inch pipeline designed to carry water from Atoka Reservoir to Elm Creek Reservoir southeast of Tinker Air Force Base is about 60 percent complete."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Pipe is lowered into trench."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "`Scotty Wells, was one of Hickey's recruilts. Now, as a major, he is the hancho of the Thunderbird contrabulary. Agraduate of Southeastern at Durant, he has a master's and has been teaching in Atoka's junior high or high school 14 years. His wife the former Katie Moffatt of Atoka."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "WORKMEN RACED toward completion of the 100-mils Atoka water pipeline Friday with 74.9 miles now in the ground and almost 80 miles of pipe hauled and strung."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "City Manager of Atoka is Curtis Sprouse, who prior to taking that post in 1955 was undersheriff."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Huge tank, part of the first of four pump stations, holds water for its release down the next leg of the 100-mile line."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Finally, it's covered over."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Cody Miller"