27 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
1
The text argues it is easy to tell others how to spend money but hard to spend one’s own. It promotes saving over spending, recommending opening an account at a reliable bank. Regular deposits, even small ones, make savings grow and should start now.
News brief notes several weeks of scorching heat with little rain. Farmers welcome moisture to finish harvest but wary that rain could arrive after harvest completes.
Workers present at the Balko Red Cross workroom on Monday June 17 include Mrs H B Tomlin Mrs GottMrs Humphrey Mrs Wright Mrs Elmore Mrs Boers Mrs Black welder Mrs Hartley Mrs Casdorph Mrs Whittaker and Gladys Long.
The article notes sympathy from the bereaved parents of the title subject. Funeral services were held Tuesday with interment in Heaver cemetery.
The 17 month old son of Mr and Mrs Guy Beckwith of Balko drowned Tuesday after wandering into a yard and falling into a tank filled with earth. The mother found the body floating in the tank and mourns the untimely loss.
A short verse notes Mary earning change at school and saving it in a stamp book. The story highlights disciplined saving as her card fills with stamps.
A. B. Knauss of Gray announces for Beaver County treasurer on the Republican ticket. He recently moved to the old Fulton creek area fifteen years ago, proved up a homestead, and is described as an active, reliable man who could serve well if nominated and elected.
Mrs. A M Gheen as Sophia Branch district chairman organized a Garrett Auxiliary at Garrett school house in the northwest corner of the branch district. Officers include Mrs A W Evans as chairman, Mrs C J Fowler as vice chair, and Mrs C B Pinnell as secretary treasurer.
The Neff and Robison families express gratitude to neighbors and the Rebekah Lodge for acts of kindness and words of sympathy during the illness and after the death of their loved one, Thompson.
Dr M H Jevi announces a next regular beaver event on July 12 to be held at the Mercantile Rooms where attendees may view.
The Beaver Herald notes the passing of three longtime residents: Grandpa J. H. Thompson and Grandpa Henry Kite, both early pioneers, and Mrs. Susan Braszell. Thompson died June 20 after a third stroke, with funeral services at his daughter’s home and burial in Beaver cemetery. Kite, Elmwood’s Postmaster and Beaver County pioneer, died June 24 after weeks of illness. services were held at the family home and interment in Beaver cemetery. Braszell died June 24 after a one day illness following a stroke. services were held at Beaver cemetery. The paper also endorses Stacy Wells for District Judge, citing his legal experience and fitness for the court.
B F Kennedy of Beaver announces as a Republican candidate for Beaver County treasurer. He relocated from Blaine county to join Probst Grain Company as buyer and manager of the elevator and yards, and has invested in local property including a new Beaver home. He brings clerical and office experience though not prior official office service.
J C Hodge, previously improved, relapsed late last week and was seriously ill for several days. He is now able to be about the house and on the road to recovery.
The wartime wheat note expresses hope for a fair total yield as frost‑damaged stocks are salvaged. It urges sound seed use, careful gleaning, and proactive field work to meet immediate needs, while warning against overreliance on unproven methods and pledging restraint after the war when demand eases.
Hugh Morris aged 75 years 2 months died at home northeast of Balko on June 11 after a short illness. He leaves eight children and several grandchildren. Seven children attended funeral services June 14 at Capitol View church. Interment followed at Capitol View cemetery beside his wife Annie L. Jones who died January 8, 1918. The family home region and minor details reflect a close community remembrance.
A splendid demonstration at the Cates Grocery drew merchants and town ladies in strong support. J. A. Spoke chaired civilian efforts while many townsfolk praised the cooperative spirit and local businesses. Prominent residents and visitors, including new managers and educators, were noted along with summer travel and civic remarks.
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