29 Jan 1920
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
1
Rudelphian Debating Society presented The Kingdom of Heart's Content at the Globe theater on Friday night. The crowd was large and the show earned mixed praise. performers received some commendation. The piece aimed to raise funds for high school improvements and audience support was urged for student encouragement.
Warning urges vigilance as scarlet fever appears in two local families this winter with one under quarantine and another released. Nearby May city reports widespread cases affecting schools. Early symptoms include sore throat fever and a red body eruption. medical consultation is advised to prevent spread.
Geo T Murphy an instructor at Buay er Niet School and his wife were honored Monday evening by the high and grade school staff. Supt Ten organized a social with games and lunch, ending with a presentation of a fine water set. The gesture reflected warm appreciation for the couple.
County Attorney Rizley plans to resign in the near future and relocate with his family to Guymon to practice law. Beaver County mourns his departure and praises his record of efficiency. In thirteen terms he secured convictions in all but one case where no solid evidence existed. The Beaver Lodge Knights of Pythians will confer degrees at Woodward on February 4. Maude Murman, a high school student, improves after an operation in Wichita, Kansas, and her mother reports she expects to be home with Maude later this week.
A local party notice from Beaver County outlines views on suffrage and civic duty. It argues voting as a governmental function, urges electorate responsibility, and calls for voters to be represented by elected officers rather than non voters and disqualified individuals.
In Suoeet area a kitchen stove fire trapped two Lawrence children aged two and five. A nearby neighbor helped but one child died at the scene and the other died later from severe burns. Mrs Lawrence had stepped out to help her husband harvest grain, leaving the children alone. The community extends condolences to Mr and Mrs Chas Lawrence in their bereavement.
McPherson arraigned for having intoxicating liquor with intent to sell remains in custody unable to furnish bond of 760 dollars. County officers seized at McPhersons place 242 one ounce bottles of Jamaican Older, 18 pints of Beet Iron and Wine, and three barrels of elder and four carboys of marinating extracts charged as intended beverage purport.
A Balko and Braver Grade Schools basketball team, coached by Mrs. Wort Leonard and A P Owen, traveled to Malka last Friday and lost 22 to 14. On Monday Balko won 36 to 13 to take the return game. Community members, including Mr and Mrs J R Spurrier and others, drove to Perryton as Perryton’s town grows with new railroad prospects.
Beaver County chapter of the American Red Cross reports satisfactory completion of home nursing clashes led by Brim Crabtree. Attendees who regularly attended and passed exams will soon receive their certificates or receipts.
The Oklahoma Legislature of 1908 established strong state bank laws that set strict supervision, inspections twice yearly, and a state insurance fund. Depositors are guaranteed against loss, with costs under one percent of bank capital. The Bank of Beaver City lists officers W. E. Hocker president, O. H. Casky active VP, R. A. Maple VP, G. W. Cafky cashier.
ME and Mrs J B Spurrier hosted a dinner party at their home for Hera Editor. Attendees Minnen Maude O Thomas Emme Crabtree Helen Murphy Gen T Murphy and Po A Walker joined the evening. The occasion celebrated the birthday with gracious hospitality and a notable display of kindness at the Spurrier home.
A Thursday program in the K of Po hall featured an event where Mrs Mann Warren and Henry Niles provided music. Attendees praised the evening as the most enjoyable dance of the season with lively performances and a reflective, community tone.
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