01 Jul 1920
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
1
The Mothers Club at the Presbyterian Church presents a July 9 program featuring piano doctors Holland and Mr Horn teaching child reverence with Mrs J Meador Vera Bale Mra Butler and Mrs WT Quinn. Items include papers The Boy and Hunting The Gunviet Boy plus a general discussion Training Our Boge by the club.
A rain shower system near a twister struck farms south of Boaster causing a damaged garage at A C Daleys, a long shed unroofed at W L Masons, and a broken wheel at B S Strongs. No wind or brief shower reported here with another slight shower on Tuesday. Farmers seek more rain before harvest ends.
A list of precinct registrars for Heaver Sousty is shown with registration dates through July 24. Registrars include Balke, Bryiey, Beater, Benton, Bennett, Spaulding, Whitaker, Lancaster, Bridges, Shaffer, Pott, Knowles, Kirton, and McLain among others, with various precincts named as Elmwood and Florin.
Fragmentary report describes a chaotic scene with mentions of a man escaping, a Legion or party alignment, Beaver county farmers, and disloyalty accusations. It also notes a Mothers Club meeting at Breabyt church with planning for playground improvement and library efforts, plus calls for community support.
The Beaver County Herald urges readers to weigh the demand for a county agent at the July board session. The paper supports employing a capable, reliable agent if funds allow, but suggests delaying if costs are not justified. Officials Dram, Mendenhall, and Commissioner Daniel reportedly favor offering county services, while the public is invited to submit opinions pro or con.
County eighth grade commencement held at the Methodistic church on Saturday evening June 26 with a number of county children participating. The program included presentations by Mrs. C. D Smith, Rev T. Be Carter, Andy Gaffent, McGinnis Orchestra, and soloists Opal Lawnon and Corine Arnott McGinnis. The event featured a valedictory and a presentation by L Henson. The town remained quiet as harvest activity surged in Beaver County. The Oklahoma State Bank at Fiorie was actually in the Harlow building next to Mr. Harlow’s store.
The K and O railroad construction begins with steel laid as the first phase of work. The project prompts political reactions with Liberal and Democrat views shaping early public commentary.
C H B Colby, active vice president of The Beaver City, transacted business at Elk City on Tuesday.
A note on forming a saving habit early by starting with small sums to build discipline and accumulate funds for larger goals later in life. Emphasizes consistent practice and gradual increase as capacity grows.
A torn fragment shows anti Gore and Reed rhetoric criticizing German influence and wartime loyalties. It mentions the Democratic National Convention in San Frances and warns readers against publishing certain political notices while projecting electoral vindication by August 2. Also notes Mrs Bruce Parker’s death from an overdose.
Farmers Bulletin No 868 from the U S Department of Agriculture in Washington DC outlines control methods for disease and insect enemies of the home vegetable garden. The division offers the bulletin by mail or at writing to Congressman Dick Morar who will supply copies.
Prairie Dog and other small game are being impounded this week at the county clerk’s office under a state law recently enacted. The procedure is first come, first served as potions are prepared and tested for distribution. Thomas and Frank Lauchrin discuss the matter after business hours in Dar Rougett, Texas.
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