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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1922
Page
4
Colonel Hernandez of Cubs recounts a dangerous alligator hunt with former President Menocal in a swamp near a lagoon. They fired at two alligators, the President wounded, and narrowly escaped as more reptiles swarmed. The episode ended with safety finally achieved after a dramatic struggle.
Wartime shifts in England bring unconventional workers into new roles as companions to women and house managers. The piece notes veterans and other trained individuals seeking posts as writers and readers while in trenches, with writers penning notes to notable readers. demand rises for trusted aides in homes and hospitality despite wage limits and old fortifications.
Snow falls Wednesday morning as ice tightens. Henrich sale successful and items sold well. Eureka Ladies hosted lunch at Vogt’s. Various families visited relatives in Clear Creek and Nabisco area. Sunday School attendance at sixty three with prayers led by Zella Wheeler. Next preaching by Bro. Nef and upcoming prayer meetings. Mrs. Billups to lead next session. Community invites participation in Sunday School efforts. Mrs. Jas. Cade visiting daughter and family. Mrs. M. A. Casady recovering from surgery in Liberal Kansas. Irene Nickeson had tonsils removed and recovering. Irene Young delivered goods to Darrongette Texas. Twin Musnd School shows progress and growing patron interest. Box supper well attended. proceeds 22.60. Elien Curtin teaching, commendations noted. Boothe family visiting Bruce Foreman. American Legion Post at Clear Lake held Friday night. officers elected: Ralph Ridgeway, Reid Bingham, Eery Boothe, Bill Dunlop, Earl Marty, Joseph Layton. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Young visited Phillips family and James Phillips household. Mrs. Lynch departed for El Paso Texas after months with daughter. Jewel Casteel ill and absent from school.
Community snippets show residents Lee Hulse progressing with night classes, Myrtle Coberly ill at her parents' home, James Bridges visiting his seriously ill mother, Hazel Evans visiting relatives, Henry Deans hosting a young folks party, Harve Bullin caring for a sick mother, C E Baggerly and family shopping in Liberal and visiting Lorena, Lucile Egbert and sisters visiting home, road work near Adams store nearing completion, H C Gray returning from his father's funeral, a man fined for an unlighted car, and a quip about drivers and road safety amid hard times.
South Elmwood residents report mild winter weather with occasional rain last week. William Ginter threshes kafir corn nearby while H R Johnson has been ill for the past week. Miss Iva Fowler visited her father’s home and Mr and Mrs C L Fowler drove east of Kiowa to see Mrs Casner Colbertson. They then went to Mrs Oreg east of Logan before returning home. Aus Kite and family visited P R Johnson. Cecil Johnann and Iva Powler drove over to Booker Texas Sunday.
A brief from Knowles notes H. It. Martin and Bon Russell attended events Friday. The week followed a period of good rain, marking a favorable spell for local activities and conditions in Twin Mound.
Mr. Anderson and son John visited Beaver on Thursday. Miss Georgia Walling suffers severe headache keeping her from school. Clyde Williams dismissed school due to sore throat. Miss Ruth Messner stayed at Mahaffey’s Tuesday night. Mr. Peterson went to Carvourette Texas with wheat for Mrs. Green. A light rain Tuesday and a small snow Wednesday. Youths played rock at Mahaffey’s Tuesday evening. Born to Andre Rey Rien affine boy Friday December sixth. Dave Poyer of Walters arrived to be with ill mother Mrs. T. T. Boyer. Ben Matteson returned from Arkansas. Prayer meeting held at Jess Jacobs’ this week. Mr. and Mrs. Davis hosted a party for young folks last Friday. Mr. Jenkins visited Harm Taylor Wednesday evening. Mrs. Hilderbrand and children spent Sunday with relatives. Willie James went to Carvourette Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Frank Peterson hosted at B J Messner home on Wednesday. James Davis and family held a farewell for daughter Winona and Betty Michel as they enter Goodwill school. Geo Armstrong facility hosted Herman Bachman Ben Green and children. Georgia Walling recovering from toothache. Mr Jenkins returned from Missouri. Mrs Jenkins hosted six o clock dinner with guests Joe Michel John and Osburn Anderson. Mothers Club met January 12 electing officers: Peterson president Messner secretary Bowker treasurer Byrd exchange secretary. attendees included Nelson Gheen Marse Rowden Hilderbrand Fyrd Jenkins Gensman McNalty Mahaffey.
Mrs Sigmans visited John Evans while a sizable crowd attended Boardette Brink's Thursday party. Mina Evans and her children spent Friday with Mrs F L Roberts Ledru Boileau and Miss Boardetta in a Seer Part Pear area event.
Pupils from Clear Lake district traveled to Caleyville Friday for a basketball game against Caleyville and Blue Ribbon, but Blue Ribbon players failed to arrive. The group planned another trip. Also noted are visits and social events involving local residents.
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