04 Mar 1915
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1915
Page
1
The Beaver community contains a mix of news from weddings to health, with Mora wedding bells predicted and several residents listed as ill or recovering. Clergy meetings and school officials discuss upcoming track events while townsfolk handle property moves and market trips.
Beavor county residents report another week of showers, aiding soil moisture and potential wheat yield. Experts urge moisture conservation to weather upcoming dry spells, noting 2 inches of precipitation this week per local gauge and government records.
Rev J J Overstreet died at an advanced age while visiting family in Anadarko Oklahoma during winter. He founded the Presbyterian church in Beaver and served there for years, shaping early religious life in the region. His passing draws heartfelt remembrances from friends and former parishioners who recall his kindness and steady faith. The community extends sympathy to Miss May Overstreet and the family in their bereavement.
Chas Humphrey VanTeburg and Bertha VanTeburg of Balko wed at the bride’s parents’ home on February 1. The bride is a trained teacher and educated young woman. the groom a prosperous farmer. George Sutton and Mrs May Sutton married February 14, 1818, at the home of C I Woods with Rev H F Bolton officiating. They traveled to Kansas City by train No 4 after the ceremony. Both couples are noted as well known and respected in the region.
A daylight robbery at Beaver Telephone Office shocks the town as a bold bandit seizes funds before fleeing. In other news, Mr. Thoets Grant Couch and Miss Nelle Duty wed on February 27, 1915, at Beaver, with ceremony led by Reverend Shaw. The bride, a longtime Beaver operator, joins her groom’s Balko farm family. both plan to reside with his parents and start housekeeping in spring.
The Anadarko Democrat profiles Harry C Ballinger, former Beaver county official and son of Mr. and Mrs. Duke Ballinger, now a University of Oklahoma student. Ballinger and Thomas E Chabarm are named pledges to Phi Mu Alpha. Both were active in Anadarko High School music ensembles, with Ballinger in the glee club and orchestra and a member of Kappa Sigma. The piece notes Ballinger's prominent family and recent acclaim as a university student and musician.
A fragmented, playful verse presents pairs of contrasting words with quirky labels and mistaken spellings. The reader encounters odd coinages like paby, foo, and milliional as potential nicknames or gags within a reactionary set of lines.
The Marthas social event of the Christian church entertained Bible clan and Loyal Men and Women from the Bible school at Mr and Mrs WT Quino home Tuesday evening. Guests enjoyed unique mirth provoking games and plenty of laughter. A splendid Jane was served and praised for home efficiency. Also includes brief advice on quick mending of cotton with a bag method to keep fabric clean.
Roll of Honor lists many names with scattered locations such as Elmwood Newton Balko Shattuck Freeport Madison and Balko. The scattered entries include titles like Mrs and Lt and mix towns in Kansas and nearby states, forming a long list of honorees without a clear single event or date.
The Christian Church announces Sunday services for March 1915 with morning and evening worship times and a Sunday school. All are welcome to attend and join in the programs listed.
M E Church announces Sunday worship led by Pastor P Lewis at 10:00 a.m. Morning preaching service scheduled, with both morning and evening sessions. All are invited to attend the Sunday Sobor.
A union service was held Wednesday at the Christian church and a union meeting is planned there next Sunday night. Rev Towis is expected to illustrate De Sheldon’s Itory and His Stepa. The Park of the war event at the church on Sunday night will be reviewed briefly to benefit a local pot. All are invited.
The L.T.L. group will meet at the Comet House Saturday afternoon after 1 o clock. Mrs. Molise Fellow, county president, spoke about the Laurence Family Academy and the Three Bands of Mercy. A Gold medal contest is set for Forgan Friday night March 19 with previous medalists eligible, and a Silver medal contest will be at Clear Lake church on Friday night March 12.
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