Destructive Pueblo Flood Leaves City in Ruins
Reports describe catastrophic Arkansas and Fountain river floods devast ating Pueblo Colorado with hundreds dead or missing and extensive property loss. Rescue work rushes aid from state and national groups as Red Cross and volunteers mobilize to shelter refugees and recover bodies amid martial law and closed city streets.
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Arkansas
Fountain River
Pueblo
Colorado
Coloeado Springe
Skagway
Shafer Dame
Florenes
Associated
Prem
Tlw
Atelows
American Red Cross
United States
Johnstown
Peeblo
Continuation of Rains Boosts Local Wheat Prospects
The ongoing Thursday afternoon showers have refreshed county crops, providing needed moisture for wheat and easing local concerns. Farmers note rain’s timing aids yields, though excessive rain is not ideal. sandy loam soils tolerate a generous supply, and with proper management, fields could surpass other regions.
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Raine
County Agent Hanley to Stay Another Year
County Agent Hanley will remain in Hoover County for another year, approved by the Board of County Commissioners this week. He is a practical farmer, experienced in farm improvement and farm visits, ready to assist citizens with farming problems. The commission also notes Stamley remains the county agent and invites calls for service. Chairman Mendetall is away, with Mrs Byman visiting and possibly staying to engage in dressmaking.
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Hanley
Hoover County
Board of County Commissioners
Ianley
Mortiny
Kenemier
Stamley
Mendentall
Saarippe
Byman
Wiyooka
Johnoe M. Jones
Trade Day Promises Bigger Beaver County Event
June 18 Trade Day in Beaver promises farmers and townsfolk mingle time and neighborly discussion. Auction sale free, potential entertainment planned, with aim to unite residents, promote town improvement, and encourage friendly leadership and community spirit.
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Bony
Big Day at Blue Mound Community Events Draw Crowd
County Agent Hanley reports four major activities at Blue Mound School House. A Thursday night program packed the house offered delightful entertainment. Friday featured a all-day Community Picnic with a basket dinner and a stock judging show in the afternoon. Entries included beef, cattle, horses, poultry. a judging display was held. Agriculture director of PAT attended and judged. A Community Farm Bureau will be organized in the district soon.
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Hanley
Blue Mound
AO Agriculture
Ole, Hanley Remerse
Epitaph Sparks Debate Over Right of Way
A newspaper epitaph for William Jay, who died maintaining his fight of way, fuels a local dispute about traffic etiquette. The tale contrasts a crossly comment with a calm reply about the dangers and duties of yielding in traffic.
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Bane
William Jay
Blanket ad pays off as Beebe recovers lost Navajo blanket
O. E. Beebe advertised for a Navajo saddle blanket he lost and soon recovered it, underscoring the slogan that it pays to advertise. The bulletin notes the successful return confirms the value of notices in the local paper.
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O. E. Beebe
Bon Bogue and Wife Tour Colorado This Week
Bon Bogue and his wife visit Colorado this week to oversee luncheon interests and inspect affairs at their hotel. Mona Jones manages the establishment during their absence.
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Bon Bogue
Wife
Colorado
the Bogue
Mona Jones
Trip Around the World Event Hosted by Methodist Sunday School
The Methodist Sunday School directed a Thursday night event, starting at the Union Station church, touring Hawaii Ireland and Palestine before rain halted trips to South America China Japan and Russia. Tourists returned to the church for games and refreshments, deeming the night worthwhile despite the rain.
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Methodist Sunday School
Pers
Methodist Church
Union Station
Hawaii
A. D. Humphrey
Ireland
W. A. Gregory
Palestine
M. C. Green
South America
China
Japan
Russia
America
Burk and Henderson Wed In Beavers Brown School Area
Herbert Burk and Miss Ruby Henderson were married Sunday at the bride’s parents home by Rev. H G Butler in the presence of family and a few friends. Both are well known locally with the bride a former Beaver school graduate and teacher and the groom a World War veteran and prosperous farmer. Congratulations were extended for happiness and prosperity.
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Herbert Burk
Ruby Henderson
Brown School
Beaver
Frank Henderson
H. G. Butler
Methodist Church
Good Rain Delivers Big Shower Thursday Night
Clouds had loomed for days threatening a deluge but finally opened Thursday night. The good rain refreshed everything, arriving just as it was badly needed. more would be welcome.
Death of a Young Lady Mabel Bentley 16
The Benton township community mourns Miss Mabel Bentley sixteen who died of heart trouble last Tuesday. Funeral services were held at the Jone Isl home and the remains were laid to rest in Ashland Kansas. Undertaker H Richeson of Beaver conducted the services assisted by Mrs Joe Meese formerly of Beaver. Floral tributes signified the high regard for the deceased and the sorrow of her family.
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Mabel Bentley
W. C. Bentley
Benton Township
Jone Island
Ashland
Kansas
H. ©. Richeson
Beaver
Joe Meese
Family Returns from Surprise Farm for Rest of Year
Mrs. Boney Cook and family, visiting from their farm near Surprise for the school year, have returned to the farm in the last weeks.
McKay Improves Home With New Weatherboards
F. 8. McKay is making improvements at his property this week placing new weatherboards on the house.
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McKay
Riverside man transacts business and renews Herald subscription
M. J. Richardson of Riverside visited the county seat on Saturday to conduct business and, while there, stopped at The Herald office and left a renewal subscription.
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M. J. Richardson
Riverside
Boren Family Moves to Ranch for Harvest Season
R. M. Boren and his family relocated to the ranch on Saturday and will stay through the harvest period.
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R. M. Boren
Hunt Family of Daytona Visit Casky Family at Forze
Mr and Mrs A G Hunt and children from Daytona Florida arrive Wednesday at the home of O H Casky and family at Forze for a visit. They traveled via Colorado and western points last summer and will continue west this year. Leo Blake of Hooker visited Beaver friends over Sunday.
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A. G. Hunt
Daytona
Florida
0. H. Casky
Forze
Leo Blake
Hooker
Beaver
Local residents advance home improvements scene
Mrs Beulah Hall county clerk leads home improvement trend with cement walks in her district lawn and other enhancements. Mrs Hercher McCall suffered a nervous breakdown after her daughter's death but is improving, while the family battles smallpox alongside the scarlet fever episode already endured.
Mealy couple to spend summer on Berkley Hill estate
Geo H. Mealy and his wife plan to travel to Eaton Station and will spend the summer on an estate in the Berkley Hills where they await the season’s opening and local events.
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Geo H. Mealy
Eaton
Marma Havetts
Berkley Hilla
Mrs Leonard Leaves Today On Farm Interest Notice
Mrs Leonard departs for Wichita and Winfield Kansas after a brief visit along the river area. She called at The Herald office to renew her subscription and left renewal details before leaving for farm interests.
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Leonard
Drum
River
Wichita
Winfield
Kansas
Herald
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