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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1922
Page
8
Beaver welcomes numerous visitors from Elmwood Knowles and Nye, with runs to Dan Dora Sprague and J. M. Renfrow, plus trips to Liberal and Norman for business and education. Notable items include honeymoon return from Norwich Kansas, Delphic Swine breeders visiting, and local residents traveling to support Shriners events and country fairs.
Porter H Morgan Republican attorney from Oklahoma City announces his campaign for attorney general vowing to pursue graft and prove corruption in state government. He calls for a nationwide probe of executive dealings past several years and says criminals should be prosecuted to the limit. Morgan, 41, born in Terre Haute, traces family moves across Guthrie Perry El Reno and Oklahoma City. He urges certainty of punishment and opposes leniency for convicted criminals. He is active in Masons and Christian church educational work.
A former county commissioner now residing in Laverne and Leslie I Ray, a candidate for Representative of Beaver and Harper counties, were in town to oversee political renewals and handle other duties.
The Herald reports a move to create a county demonstrator role with Norma Brumbaugh and Ruth Randell assisting, arriving to begin a month long service without county expense. Commissioners reportedly favor funding options to avoid tax burden, arguing a dedicated demonstrator would yield great benefits to women and the county.
A Betty Party is announced for June 15 at the Sophia Community House with Home Demonstrator Ruth Randell present to instruct. All women in the area urged to attend. Nearby residents ALB Dye C F Huddleston and EB Kinkey noted as organizers or attendees. Local notes include county news from Ivanhoe and Beaver residents, church revival, and visitors from Mercer Missouri and Debtt Colorado.
Stelin Tremaine describes a walk around Nanking City Wall lasting eight hours and twenty minutes, noting its length of twenty three miles and wall thickness and height. He observes ducks, goats, sheep, and traffic, reflects on local worship sites, and urges prayer and work for China while expressing awe at the landscape and the contrast with superstition.
The writer reflects on a week of illness and staffing strains in the shop. Printers are resilient and eager to work when needed, with the back shop taking on extra tasks. The author jokes about retiring from the ink pot and “type lice” once the foreman returns to the job.
C B Evans of Lorena traveled to the county seat on Monday to take care of essential business matters and engage with local officials.
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