School Notes from Local Play and Absences
Miss Edna Carter is absent with tonsillitis. Denton boys defeated our team 19 to 10 as husky farm lads outmatched our weight class. Several students including W. and Eugene Hinds miss school with measles. Pie auction proceeds reached 20 for the schools. The Sth graders had a history exam. Several others absent with illnesses or cold. CHAMPION periodical updates on local student activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Boys
Husky Farm
Schuman
Atmey
Wolcott
McCraw
Murray
Eugene Hinds
Roy Baker
Gertrude Fedde
Roy Brown
Henry Minor
Donor List For Wedding Buffet To Dr and Mrs Martin
A wedding buffet gift to Dr. and Mrs. C M Martin lists donors including W W Bronskill K V Hoffer A B Shnarling H V Walling H G Smith G H Ecclesfield D P Kennemar D H Prinov Eea a Wolcoct EB Brene C F Brovdon E R Walon on Hance a Cremer E West Lee Petty A Clark A J Newton HO P Resaeger Ho Fo Hale Gen Weer W o Eo Mureau X P Wevennat J J H Abbott Roy iL McAnaw J OH Mansen W F Wolcott W T Bax H Smith J F F Bal Jou J L Carter H E B Cline D W Wooper D Z Emanuel A W Jones LC Coffin Joe Harrison J Byrd R C Choe enn Porter Brandon John Me Ww Ronald Kolier Karl Morgan Howard Carter Herb Har rel Linda Crawford Jesse Bal low B Brooks Walla Wetter gel Ernest Walling Leman Hayes Misa M Mull en Cleo Brit tian Amy Rowell Briddie Ab bott Him Hoale Ada Harrel Mra Eads Mrs M EB Innman Mra Crawford Mra Addie Cre mer Mra Hattie Nelson. Some names previously promised other presents include a fine coffee percolator and White Orpington bird. Also Wanted 10 cents per head for dressed jack rabbits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C M. Martin
W. W. Bronskill
K. V. Hoffer
A. B Shnarling
H. V. Walling
H. G. Smith
G. H. Ecclesfield
D. P. Kennemar
D. H. Prinov
Eee A A Wolcoct
Eb.brene
C.F Brovdon
E.R. Walon
Hance
A. Cremer
E. West
Lee Petty
Clark
A. J. Newton
P Resaeger
Fo Hale
Gen Weer
Eo Mureau
X. P. Wevennat
J . J. H. Abbott
Roy Il McAnaw
J OH Mansen
W. F. Wo
Porter Brandon
John Me
Ronald Kolier
Karl Morgan
Howard Carter
Herb Harrel
Linda Crawford
Jesse Ballow
B. Brooks
Walla Wettergel
Ernest Walling
Leman Hayes
Misa M. Mullen
Cleo Brittian
Amy Rowell
Briddie Abbott
Him Hoale
Ada Harrel
Mra
Eads
Mrs M. EB
Innman Mra
Crawford
Addie Cremer
Hattie Nelson
Bennie Richardson Dies After House Fire Accident
Bennie Richardson the son of Mr and Mrs Richardson died at home of his grandfather Lawton after a kitchen fire started by matches. He aged 2 years 6 months 4 days. Funeral at residence by Rev Grone then burial at cemetery. His mother suffered burns while trying to save him. Survived by parents two brothers and one sister. Walter Henson of Oklahoma City and wife attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rennie Richardson
Itis
Mra
Tuehardson
Lawton
Grone
Methodist
Bigin
Richardson
Blain
Frank
John Hanson
Postal rule allows chickens to be sent by parcel post
A new postal order permits shipping chickens by parcel post with limits. It bans insured or declared value shipping and restricts transport to 72 miles, regardless of weight. At 76 miles from there to Oklahoma City, the distance exceeds the limit and would be rejected.
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Oklahoma City
Texas Bone Dry Bill Signed Amid War Context
On March 21 Governor Holby of Texas signed a statutory provision set to take effect in ninety days after legislative enactment. The measure aims to prohibit certain provisions, reflecting a push to enforce strict controls. The remark suggests broader wartime policies and reactions from other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marva
Gov. Holby
Texas
Dave
Lexus
Hielo
Be Thrifty Nine Thrifty Mood Tips From Online Deals
A quirky note urges thrifty living with nine mood focused tips for saving money online. It mentions notable figures in a playful, somewhat garbled tone and ends with a jumbled sign off.
New Postmaster Named at Cache Bank Career Moves
Word reaches here that CE Price, formerly with Bank of Elgin and now with Bank of Cache, has been appointed postmaster at Cache to succeed Thomas. Timing unclear as Thomas has relocated to Lawton to pursue business interests.
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Ce, Price
Bank of Elgin
Bank of
Cache
Thomas
Lawton
Marriage of Martin Petres and Sadie Petree
Martin Petres of Elkrin and Sadie Petree of Dawkins were wed Saturday evening at 8 30 at Arkodnarsday. Rev Bratnon of the Methodist church officiated. The couple, welcomed by the community, received a 5500 buffet as a wedding gift during a surprise reception at their home attended by many citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CM. Martin
Elkrin
Sadie Petree
Dawkins
Roc
Arko
Brat Non
Miyin
H. Putney
Hurraah For Kingfisher Counts Council Drafts Levy
A fragmented note from Kingfisher speaks of a defense council drafting all able bodies under a harsh levy. It mentions ages around sixty five and cites a wheat barter schedule as punishment for those refusing work, reflecting coercive labor themes.
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Counts Council of Defense
Kingfisher Enanty
France War Women Demand Equal Work And Rights
A garbled fragment discusses women in France during wartime, urging recognition of their contributions, questions the government’s approach, and calls for moral support. Mentions February 34 and Diego Unton, with references to labor and social duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmen
Ted
Moore
Diego
Twain on walking with company and conversation
Mark Twain argues the chief joy of a walk is the talking with a companion rather than the walk itself. He suggests companionship enhances the experience, making the journey more engaging through dialogue.
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Mark Twain
Highway fund remittance totals for county road work
The state highway commissioner reports sundry sums remitted to the County Treasurer of Manit County from levy collections for highway construction and maintenance. From July 1, 1915 to Jan 1, 1916 the quarter mill yields 22,976 with 7,676.21 allotted to the county. From July 1, 1916 to Jan 31, 1918 the total remitted for county road maintenance and construction is 40,652.54.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Euma
Tate
Iway
State
Elgin Plans Youth Savings Drive To Trim Treasury Burden
A local item says Secretary Mel Adoofa proposes every school child in America save 25 cents weekly in a government thrift stamp to cut the U S treasury costs by about four million dollars weekly, or eight hundred thousand dollars annually, urging every child in Elgin and vicinity to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
Mel Adoofa
America
U. S. _ treasury
Elgin
Local directory and postal notice items from Elgin area
A compilation of local society notes, post office listings, and school and club roles. Contains names like Worthy Matron, Master, and various carriers, with monthly meeting nights and district references. Includes Elgin post office, carrier substitutes, and district principal notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coneut
RC Oer
Epeters Siar
Ame
Dutipra
Miller
Porcaiat
Win
Vawter
Blymnete
Eael Month
Truro
Pug Chern
War Savings Stamps Push in Wartime Appeal
A wartime urging to purchase War Savings Stamps to support the U S effort. The call emphasizes helping the nation defeat the Hun, aid the boys abroad, and back the red white and blue by buying stamps today. It stresses personal duty and patriotic sacrifice.
El trains routes update and local travels in Missouri and Iowa
Route movements include Heeman moving from J to route 2 from Apache and Murray on route A owning a new car. Cline and others report minor changes on route 2. A recovered watch found on the road was returned to its owner after a description. Mrs Burkey travels from route 2 to Audubon Iowa. Route 3 improvements noted between N Dililberg and J R Wood homes and Haya visits Carrollton Missouri. Mrs Richardson from Lawton visits Coffin on route S to seek treatment for burned hands last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Getd Cod Heeman
Homwe
Apache
Murray
B. B. Cline
J.C. Burkey
Spitler
Audubon
Iowa
N. Cost
N.dililberg
J. R. Wood Thos, Haya
Carrollton
R C. Richardson
Lawton
Funeral Return Reveals City Sorrow and Floral Tributes
J M Hinde returned Friday night from Greedy New Mexico where he accompanied the remains for burial. Services were conducted by the Wandmen of the eet Oy floral tributes were vibrant and eviven by several local figures.
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J. M. Hinde
Greedy
N. M
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