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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
1
Beavers attenders praised the closing program at the Christian church last Friday as one of the best. Teachers’ skilled preparation and pupils’ attentive rendering earned highest commendation for a patriotic, well executed show reflecting the school's yearlong work.
A cement walk was installed on Weet Douglas in front of O J Lootbourrow and Mrs Annie L Jones jets, improving pedestrian convenience and street appearance. The note urges buying local to keep money circulating and offers to keep prices down to show patriotism and support local merchants.
J Hi Alley, an early Beaver pioneer who ran a large mercantile in the Man's Land era, visited Beaver from Mercer Missouri to view the old frontier sites. He found few old friends, but memories of privations and adventures were rekindled as he spoke with survivors and shared tales of the famed crack of the sit-scooter and frontier thrill-seeking days.
Claude T. Smith returned last week from Oklahoma City where he sought an officers commission in the infantry reserve corps. Tuesday's Oklahoman credits him with gaining fame among the volunteers.
The B.H.M.D. glee club girls, directed by Mrs. Homer Hill Sapp, with Evins Crabtree and Maude Thomas, visited Northwestern Normal at Alva for a district contest. They placed against Alva and Pond Creek, earning one first and two seconds, praised for age and maturity beside Pond Creek’s seasoned group. Hosts and sororities welcomed the Beaver group warmly, with faculty and students showing hospitality and gifts.
Deputy U.S. Marshal Allen Mulkey arrested A. Sehusti er near LaKemp for threats against President Wilem. Sehuever was brought before U.S. Commissioner Thos. P. Braidwood and bound over for $20 to await the federal grand jury. Bond signed by I. N. Edwards and Ed Lehman. Warning urged to foreign-born residents to temper expressions about the government.
Eighth grade commencement exercises were held Friday night the 20th at the church. A large class received diplomas enabling entry to high school next year. Rev L J Shaw addressed graduates and W T Quine presented diplomas. A program by the classes followed. Miss Choie Duntkle, teacher of grades seven and eight, earned praise for guiding the students to complete the year.
A two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs H W Reid of Colorado died at J R Quinings home in Beaver County on Tuesday May 1st after falling ill during a wagon journey from Colorado. The child likely died from poisoning after eating canned pork and beans. The family halted at Beaver where the child grew weaker and passed away Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services by Rev Te L Blew were held in Beaver cemetery yesterday, with sympathy from Beaver neighbors and friends.
A Beaver Herald editorial condemns novelty displays of the American flag as unpatriotic and disrespectful. It urges patriotic wear and home display with reverence, criticizing young people for using emblems as fashion and urging support for the Red Cross and war relief. It calls for flag decor to honor liberty and not degrade it.
An April event marks its exit as a light fall of snow accompanied by rain drenched the ground. The narrator recalls greeting their niece Miss Helen Murphy off on the 6:54 train and notes April’s arrival with snow on April 1.
Local orders staged a joint banquet Thursday evening to honor the aith Wani vorvary of Odd Fellowship. A delightful program entertained attendees at Uwechee with a splendid banyant and ceremonial cheers.
The Magnolia station gains new leadership as J J Horne of Hobgdntl Grain Co takes over following an agreement with Magnolia Oil Co. Horne will assume duties at Bolluf Hall intercepts and manage ongoing operations.
Opportunity Knocks invites landowners to lease for oil and gas, offering one eighth of oil and gas and casing head plus one dollar per acre after year one if contracts fail. They plan to drill within four months with their own rigs and experienced crews. Call W F Carson & Co for Mr Lisle, and note a list of boosters who have leased.
A strong community notice urges residents to tidy up properties in Beaver with immediate action by the state inspector if needed. It stresses public health, warns of enforcement, and calls on all to keep premises clean and presentable.
The text notes that Sr Bretéwood, sonar 0.8, and Commissioner Thos P Braidwood arrange for a three week period ending with an examination. Joe Moca is mentioned in connection with the same timeline, as an officer’s commission application is planned in the rearive corps.
At Alva week meet BH 8S track bagged one second with Bill Mocee placing second in shot put. The team was outmatched in other events but valued the trip for experience and interaction with other schools. Prof Nolan joined the boys for tennis, winning singles but lost in other matches.
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