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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1919
Page
1
Postmasters are advised that a recent act of Congress permits discharged soldiers to retain clothing and equipment they take away. Postmasters should not accept parcels containing these items for return to the War Department.
The Five Hundred Club and guests were entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs J W Wednesday last week. Six tables of players enjoyed the event with Mrs Savage serving a delicious luncheon.
The Herald notes increasing sale business this week with many ads and sale bills prepared by the job department. Mrs N A Rice departed last week for Hot Springs Arkansas for an indefinite stay to improve health after a severe flu followed by rheumatism.
V Peterson of York states prospecting in Beaver County is for ore rather than gold. An incorporated New York company has leased the A J Andrus farm, plans a shaft at least 100 feet, with a prospect hole 60 feet deep showing assay traces. Promoters aim to invest to uncover value and bring ore to surface.
Peter Verhelst, a Belgian from Forgan, received rapid Red Cross help through John A. Spohn and the Beaver County Chapter AR C. to locate his daughter Emma Verbelat, a student who had disappeared after Belgium’s invasion. Emma was found safe and well in Ghent and is expected to receive letters soon. The report lauds Red Cross relief work and urges continued humanitarian aid amid ongoing war-time hardship.
Ensign Lecon Hayden recently back from navy service joined Beaver callers Saturday. The camp talks of many boys returning, the Khaki and hive scene becoming a familiar night, and plans for a good turnout.
Frustrated residents condemn the Board of County Commissioners for misallocating funds while state and county roads fall into disrepair. Taxpayers and motorists donate labor and teams to fix roads, criticizing spending on nearby farm access, bridges, and district projects instead of essential highways.
Rev J E Perkins and family returned from Newton to the church. Sunday School children's chorus practiced and will meet Friday afternoon and evening. Velma Gard recited a poem. Mrs Will Meeker visited from Laverne. Epworth League active under Jess M Davis. Mrs A G Thomas sang Teach me to Pray. Perkins preached on He endured the great fight of afflictions emphasizing endurance for men and women. Reporter.
T J Henzler of Surprime acted as secretary of the Surprise Red Cross Branch and brought a nice lot of finished garments. FP C Tracy, back from St Louis, is recovering from a flu attack after Rosenow serum treatment. Wil Merker and wife of Laverne, owners of The Peoples and The Beaver stores, spent the past week in Beaver for business tied to a major slaughter case at The Bouyer store.
On last Thursday evening Mr Mie Jondale led a four person program featuring Thelma Verls and Jobaalo with Mrs Jones serving lunch and games. Selections included Grand March Katy-Did Mermaids Song My Hero March recitation and multiple violin and vocal numbers by Thelma Gardnar Veria Verna Gardner and others. Reverend G H Cavit pastor of the Methodist church at Forgan visited the county yesterday.
A Wichita Eagle report states that three men were charged with transporting liquor and possessing liquor after a gathering at Union Station. They were released Sunday evening under a $1,500 bond each.
Fragmented text outlines weekly worship times across churches. The Baptist and Federated churches list Sunday morning services, Sunday school, and evening programs. Obituary and missionary notes appear, with youth activities at Epworth League.
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