12 Jan 1922
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1922
Page
1
The Five Hundred club was delightfully entertained at the home of Dr. and Mrs. L. Lb. Long last Wednesday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. H. EB. Perkina, Mr. and Mrs. Will Thomas, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Beegle.
Farm listing for 160 acres located 2 miles from Balko consolidated school includes a 2 room house a well 90 acres of cultivar ion and fenced land. Owner will meet interested parties by appointment at Beaver to show farm contact A Gutty Rosston Oklahoma for dates January 12 through January 26 three times a week.
Shawnee Oklahoma January 8 Special Herschel Hooper a football halfback and basketball forward and junior at Oklahoma Baptist University was voted the best all around man in the university He is a Beaver City Oklahoma native son and son of Mr and Mrs Will Hooper Of Beaver City Hooper spent his vacation and Christmas holidays in the city and is highly regarded for his achievements at the university.
Methodist church notes announce a revival at the W E church led by A B Brown of Topeka Kansas with a Friday conference for members and friends on foreign affairs. Brown will lead the evening service and address the topic The Challenge of Latin America Personal Workers meetings occur before services each night. Sunday School and morning worship are scheduled urging businessmen to attend for a real revival without town expenses.
County court records show the new year brings strict penalties for bootleggers and moonshiners. Every case tried resulted in conviction with fines of 50 dollars, 30 days in jail, and car confiscation, except one case with 500 dollars and six months. sheriff’s dragnet widens. The Herald urges public support for law enforcement in Beaver County.
The county awaits details on recent county court convictions for violation of prohibition laws. Reports suggest about zero individuals received jail terms, with emphasis on placing convicts to perform county labor during the day to offset expenses. Citizens oppose idle confinement and favor constructive labor sentences.
Near East Relief efforts in Constantinople directed by J J Hand saker highlight filming of Alice In Hungerland. Alice Daryet, now American, brings a mix of Armenian Syrians and other communities into the story while audiences see scenes of aid and participation from diverse groups.
Judge Milton C. Garber of Enid will seek the Republican nomination for Oklahoma eighth district congress. Campaign HQs to open in Enid and the Garber for Congress effort will run through the August primary. Garber, a longtime public figure and former federal judge, is praised for leadership and oratory.
A historical note contrasts early gasoline “dope” methods with modern battery rejuvenation schemes. It warns against acid treatments at service stations, urging proper battery replacement instead. Also reports the death of Dave Benes in Woodward and Lola Quinn leaving for Leedy Oklahoma to teach, with best wishes from Beaver friends.
A fragmentary aphorism appears as Learn by doing, noting the phrase attributed to Aristotle. The source hints at a teaching motto emphasizing experiential learning as a path to understanding.
Ming Marie Harris and others traveled to Liberal Kansas for a Methodist church dedication service. A new pipe organ was installed and an organist of national fame was secured to perform at the event.
Court house yard work is set to begin with grading and cement by W B Williams of Roxston. A north side walk to the Methodist church and a new east side walk will be added with grass and trees planted. County engineer L B Forde oversees the improvements, visioning a prominent Beaver court house site and better surroundings. Also notice of the regular quarterly teachers' certificate exams to be held January 26 to 28, 1922 at Beaver Oklahoma in the court house office.
The Presbyterian Missionary Society 10 holds an open meeting at the frame church in Denwary. Program includes Scripture and Prayer, a talk Why the Missionary Society, Girls' Choirs, and a piano duet by Mesdames Stranathon and Hall. Women of the community are invited to attend.
A fragmentary note recalls a path through practical life and emotion, mentioning BH and Chapin in a reflective, lyric style. The garbled lines hint at themes of memory, truth, and human ties within a flower like life.
County Assessor announces open hours for property owners seeking accommodation. Residents may visit during office hours at any time. J. W. Renfrow serves as County Assessor.
Sheriff Bridgewater and Deputy Kamen arrested Mr and Mrs Betts at the Alburt Anthony property in Beaver for the manufacture and sale of liquor. They found crude construction and four quarts of liquor. Mr Betts pleaded guilty and received the maximum penalty of $500 fine and six months in jail. Mrs Betts was released.
A prolonged drought broke Monday night when a half inch rain fell around eight o'clock. Weak winds followed with intermittent showers through the night. Minor damage occurred including a partially blown-down porch and window, with hail in places. Property near the city was affected and streets showed minor flooding from the rain.
Local summary: Mike Buepth attended a Friday MOF netool jaar event. Participants from She Wheat Sanday and Béaver gid Tatura discussed planning items for the board. Officials reviewed a plage from thare and potential next steps.
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