28 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
1
Farmers report mixed wheat yields with prices high and limited supply. Beaver county sees heat crop failures but a hopeful outlook after a big rain. L. L. Shaw and Lyas Moore and families enjoyed a boating and fishing excursion near La. Last week and returned today.
B B Stedman and Mrs Covert of Wishita Kansas return Sunday from a motor trip to Texas points including El Paso. Mrs Covert, formerly Miss Blanch Stedman, had been visiting at the Stedman ranch on Mexico Creek before the outing. They travel home to Wichita Tuesday. Stedman notes Texas dry and barren with dying cattle and scarce pasture. Beaver county cattle suffer despite drought while the local press reports ample pasturage. Lyne Guscell and family host Mrs Pailin daughter of Ressell from Illinois. Sam and son Weir visit Woodward to meet her.
A Northwest to south moving storm floods Beaver with heavy rain and winds. Beulah homes and outbuildings suffer, including barns, garages, and porches. Lightning hits Geo Krouse house, chimney and siding damaged. insurance involved. Rain boosts row crops.
Mr. Cormett of the Standard Chautauqua Company met the Joos Committee on Monday to finalize plans for the Chautauqua beginning July 21. Judge R. H. Loofbourrow was elected president. J. W. Havage, secretary and treasurer. Committees set: Ticket selling Dr. L. L. Long, Advertising W. T. Quinn, Junior Department Rev. L. L. Shaw, Grounds Rey Barnes. July 2 set for wagon wheel setup and July 6 county ticket selling day with autos to promote tickets. Beaver’s Chautauqua emphasizes education and entertainment. sessions to be attended. Remember the date July 21.
Union to hold a three church outdoor evening service series beginning July 1 south of Trey hardware store. Free parking and seating for all ages. 8:30 p.m. program features Choral Club and special music with guest pastors. Men registered under first age group invited to attend. Everyone welcome.
The Locust borer pest caused extensive damage last year to locust trees in the area. An A M Experimental Station bulletin from Bullwater offers guidance to prevent further loss and is available free by request, with copies in the editor’s office for reading.
Darrel painted white and filled with water sits in the center of the street at the Douglas and Second street intersection. The “bone dry” law’s onset frames it as a makeshift monument to King Boose. Signe Keep to the Right is painted on the barrel guiding traffic under city rules.
The Waras's Stetewary Society met Thursday afternoon at Mrs W G Guranabad's home. President led devotions with roll call followed by missionary news. Mrs Healy led a quiz on Alaska Mire Carson reviewed work among Japanese Red Chinese in the U S and Mexico. Edith Miles sang musical numbers. Refreshments of sherbet and wafers were served during the social hour.
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