09 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1917
Page
1
The piece questions rising lawlessness and its threat to the nations shared ideals. It urges citizens to preserve freedom by tightening internal discipline and unity while noting J. W. Steffen of LaKemp overseeing county seat affairs.
John Mabry, brother of Mrs. E. B. Savage of the Savage Cash Store, wed Miss Letha Caldwell in Weatherford on July 28 after assisting in the store during his brother Harry's vacation.
Judge J A Spohn elected to succeed Judge H D Moose on the Board of Education but declined due to time limits. Judge Meese will hold over, having served faithfully. The decision meets general approval.
Invitations reveal the upcoming marriage of Edna Tweedie daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Tweedie to Clyde Green a Beaver area couple. The ceremony is planned for Wednesday August one thousand nine hundred seventeen in Carrollton Missouri. The newlyweds will reside in Beaver with Green serving as grade school principal next year.
Stanley Spurrier son of J E Sourrier recently enlisted in the marines and trained in South Carolina then Virginia. He arrived home on a brief furlough wearing khaki with a soldierly bearing. Beaver friends welcomed him warmly.
The piece argues peace remains distant as nations seek indemnity and victors demand gains. It stresses Germany’s endurance, Russia’s fragility, and the decisive role of the United States, urging loyal citizens to support the war effort and suppress antiwar obstruction.
The local exemption board released results of two examination days for July quota. On Monday August 6 thirty two men were tested with eleven physically fit and claiming no exemption. four discharged for disability. others fit but exempt. Names listed include Hoover Justin Walter Powell Frank, Kamp Herman Edward, and others. On Wednesday August 7 thirty two were examined with eleven physically fit and no exemption. four discharged for disability. remaining fit but exempt. Beetown Beaver county continued exams through the week to fill quota and results show in next issue of The Herald.
Huge event at Liberal Kansas on September 5 6 and 7 promises a grand race meet and motor show. Local residents from Benis County are expected to attend in large numbers.
The nation prepares for the first draft with men from all walks of life. They will train at camps and sail to Europe to fight for their country. Even with a low odds of return, communities should honor the volunteers and preserve their names in county vaults for posterity.
Several general rains visited Beaver County the past week. Local spots near Beaver saw limited rainfall while areas around Lakkemp Balko and Northwest reported better showers. Farmers hope for a long soaking rain to finish the growing season as a gentle two day shower is preferred. A stray reptile was found in the Quinn home and Billy’s tale ends quickly as he vows sobriety.
Sabbath School at 10 a m Morving sermon at 11 a m Evening service on Douglas Avenue near Garter Tracy Hardware Co Musical Director Walter Ficker Pastor L L Saan All are invited Good music Evening union service at 7 30 p m Open air meeting on Douglas avenue 10 a m Sunday School 114 a m sermon by pastor 7 80 p m Epworth League
Mrs. C. A. Parham is highlighted as one of Beaver county's best farmers. She cultivates 30 acres of Kaffir corn largely herself, hiring a local home band to list it. The crop is weed free and in fine shape, and the note suggests more farmers like her would improve the county.
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