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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
8
The Herald prints a delinquent personal tax list this week noting many have not paid their tax. Penalties rise from 15 to 18 percent, urging readers to check the list and settle with the county treasurer promptly before the list appears again.
Mias Salome Kailial daughter of Mr and Mrs Kallail of this town arrived home after a four month tour from Assyria. She was detained due to irregularities in her father s naturalization papers and endured trials in the Near Hast before safely joining her parents.
Heavy general rains Monday and Tuesday interrupted harvest across the county. Many crews paused work, but fair weather allowed most areas to resume today, with harvest rushed to finish before another storm.
L. L. Stine of Woodward was elected president of Balko State Bank of Balko. He is a well known banker in Alya and Woodward, connected with leading financial institutions there, and the Herald welcomes him to Beaver County.
A storm visited west of Clowr Lake damaging some wheat as harvest nears. Local residents Marian Griffy and family traveled from Colorado to visit father T. B. Gritty. Z. B. Spurrier returned from Oklahoma City and Sapulpa after weeks away. Elmer Humphrey and wife welcomed a child born to Jane Boutron Swain. Lenore Long returns from Minnesota University. Myrtle Wells and Maude Bird visited the Maple ranch. Jar H Crabtre and family joined Mrs Crabtre at her father’s home near Kiowa Arroyo Camp. A fund drive for Food CARES is planned with committee member Mee Wright.
A Chautauqua program features the comedy Too Much Business by Warner Harding with an all star cast. The Wales Players present Belihikxar in a religious drama, offering a varied lineup tied to Reconstruction and Normalcy themes. The season promises audience delight with dramatic and comic performances.
Whirwind College Frolic introduces two opening Chautauqua programs performed by three lively Collegian males. They present a playful medley of music and vaudeville style acts including xylophones violins mandolins and humorous skits to entertain the audience. The performers work the crowd from the pit while the show aims for lighthearted high energy and broad appeal.
The Liberal News prints extras containing the confessions of Harry K. Elis, accused in the murders of Henry B. Smith and John Longvecker. Editor Norman rushed the four page seven column supplement into circulation within hours, praising the shop’s capacity and town service. Newton Pickett, pioneer resident of Duck Pond, visiting from Los Angeles, stopped by to reconnect with friends before planning to return to California.
Beavers and surrounding communities have been depopulated this week as able bodied men join harvest work. The golden grain yield is satisfactory and residents look forward to returning to work and the prospect of earnings.
A. G. Huot and family from Daytona Florida left Monday after a fortnight at the home of Mr. and Mrs H Ontky at Forgan. They will travel via Santa Fe and Albuquerque to the Grand Canyon Arizona for extended stay and may proceed to California for the winter.
Friends of Frank Swaim recall the Elmwood family. Mrs Swaim died at home in Indiana on June Sth following illness. Mrs Nancy Welle visits this week at the home of her daughter Mrs Chas Birdsall in Madison.
Dodge touring car in good condition offered for sale or trade for a Ford or for grain or good paper. Price 8650.00. P. L. Thomas, Deer, Oklahoma. Seid if FARM WANTED. Want to hear from owner of a farm or good land for sale. For delivery, 1. JONES, Box 651 Olney, TH, 25 1b.
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