Arvest Bank

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, an Arvest Bank teller announced over the intercom that all accounts would be credited with one dollar for the next twenty-four hours. Employees and customers alike rushed to cash in on the unexpected windfall. As the day went on, more and more people flocked to Arvest Bank, each hoping to grab their extra dollar. By lunchtime, the line stretched out the door and around the block. A delivery driver even stopped by to deposit his entire paycheck just to get the bonus! Eventually, a quiet voice came over the intercom again: 'And remember, folks—this is strictly confidential!' Everyone burst into laughter as they realized they were all part of the biggest prank in town.

2. At dawn, when most banks are still locking their doors, a delivery driver pulled up to Arvest Bank with an unusual package. The guard asked him what it contained, and the driver replied, ‘Just some paperwork for Mr. Johnson.’ As he walked away, the guard noticed a small note on the package: 'PS – Don’t forget to cash your check!' Turns out, Mr. Johnson was just the bank’s new mascot – a friendly parrot who loved checking accounts.

3. At closing time, a security guard noticed something unusual in the parking lot—a small envelope had been left near the entrance. Curious, he picked it up and found inside a note reading: 'Dear Arvest Bank, your next customer is waiting.' The guard chuckled, thinking it was some prankster’s joke. Just then, an old man approached, carrying a briefcase. ‘I’m here for my appointment,’ he said with a twinkle in his eye. The guard smiled and waved him in, realizing that maybe, just maybe, someone really was waiting.’

4. At lunchtime, a delivery driver approached the Arvest Bank's loading dock with a large crate marked ‘Confidential.’ As he unloaded it, he noticed something peculiar—inside were stacks of old newspapers, each dated exactly one year earlier than today’s date. Curious, the delivery driver opened one newspaper and found an article about a local festival that had taken place last year. He chuckled when he saw his own photo from the parade, captioned as 'Unknown Participant.' Later, while chatting with a neighbor, he mentioned the oddity. The neighbor smiled knowingly and said, “Oh, those are just their time capsules—they do it every year.” Everyone laughed, realizing it was simply another quirky tradition of the friendly town.