Red Cross War Fund Workers Meet at Beaver Court House
A large gathering of Red Cross War Fund workers met at Beaver Court House to receive final instructions from chairman J W Steffen. Captains for each district outlined drives May 20 to 27 to raise funds toward the $100000 War Fund goal.
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Red Cross War Fund
Court House
Beaver
Red Cross
Heaver County
Thapors
J. O. Judd
Quota
Forgan
O. H. Cathy
Charaere
W. J. Harlow
Floris
Lorena
B. B. Lyle
Lone Star
A. W. Kent
Dombey
Couch
J. W. Couch
Boyd
Gray
B.B. Kent
Bethany
W. C. Bryan
Shounko
J. H. Dante
Balko
Bae’ ‘Mound
J. R. McLarty
LaKemp
H. G. Wagner
Logan
Saving money: open a bank account and watch it grow
It is easier to advise others on spending than to spend one’s own money. Our advice suggests saving rather than spending, opening a reliable bank account, adding to it regularly, and starting now, no matter how small the amount.
Miss Beatrice Hammond Dies After Illness
Miss Beatrice Hammond sister of Mrs May Day died Monday May 13 after a severe attack of measles followed by German measles and mumps. The family home is near Madison. Hammond had been in Beaver for months directing the vulcanizing plant at Crossley’s garage. Miss Keith deputy court clerk assisted Red Cross headquarters with stenographic work, helping write twenty five long letters.
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Beatrice Hammond
May Day
Madiso
Hammond
Beaver
Crossley
Keith
County Red Cross
Couch Seeks Re election for Beaver County Sheriff
Sheriff Jim Couch announced his bid for renomination citing his one term record as honest impartial and upright. Supporters say he will likely be on the Republican ballot with an opponent in November but expect his re election prospects to be strong based on his public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif
Jim Couch
Jim
Sheriff Couch
Aheriff
Beaver County
Red Cross Field Secretary Speaks in Beaver County
Mita Pauline Witherspoon of the American Red Cross visited Beaver Sunday to review county organization and praise Beaver’s county chapter structure. She lauded the shared plan of branch and county chapters and urged broader county support while noting the county’s strong, broadly organized Red Cross presence.
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Mita Pauline Witherspoon
Oklahoma
Hed Cross
Beaver Sunny
K. P
Mise Witherspoon
Texas
Cimarron
Beaver County
Withersuen Spoks
Orto
Miss Witherspoon
Tmst
American Red Cross
Misa Witherapoon
NEW GARAGE A GOOD ONE
Phelps Bros new garage continues to rise at a great rate with new walks replacing damaged sections from the fire. The south side walk is praised as a dandy while finishing touches are underway. The editor owns a vacant lot nearby and hints at future improvements, hoping a second story ball could be added later.
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Phelps Bros
Herald
Beaver
Memorial and Decoration Days Observed Amid War Effort
Memorial Sunday and Decoration Day are noted for May 36 and May 30, honoring those from the Civil War era. The message urges heartfelt tributes to past defenders while recognizing current war work and Liberty’s preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muet
Americs
Excess flour donated to Red Cross by L A Hatcher
L A Hatcher delivered 239 pounds of excess flour from his wheat to the Red Cross on Tuesday. The flour was from Saxon Mill stock and will be sold with proceeds allocated to the War Fund.
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L. A
Government seeds for sale at cost Clinton Oklahoma
The U S Department of Agriculture has collected about 16 000 deeded and offered Oklahoma cost at Clinton Oklahoma The seeds passed purity tests by Oklahoma A M College and may be a good buy even if local supplies exist Prices include Black Haired White Standard Kafr Bratt 63 00 per bushel Poterita 3 26 per bushel Dwarf Mile 2 90 Cane Sumac Amber 21 per bushel Thorn orders to B B Rothkeb Government Seed House Clinton OK J F Newsom etc
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Clinton
Oklahoma
Thorn
P.O
B. B. Rothkeb
Government Seed House
J. F. Newsom
Transfers or Tuition Required For Beaver School Enrollment
Notices from Beaver schools warn residents outside District No 22 must transfer by June 1 or pay tuition to attend Beaver High. Beaver High is the county’s only four year accredited high school, meaning credits from here are recognized by State Normal schools A and M College and the State University. Early action advised to secure transfer privilege before June 1. transfers after that date require tuition.
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G. E. Tenny
Beaver Schools
Board of Education
Beaver
Beaver High School
Beaver County
A. & M. College
State University
Beaver High
Letter from Pvt Stanley Center Haq Marines
A fragment from a World War I era letter to J. aera of Home Lumber & from his son France dated April 1, 1618 describes life in a bunker underground. The writer mentions darkness, moles like digging, sending $25, and apologizing for delayed letters.
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J. . Aera
The
Home Lumber
France
Boy Howard Floyd Buys Liberty Bond With School Work
A 10 year old pupil Howard Floyd earned money janitoring at the school house last winter and spent sixty dollars on a Liberty bond. He saved every cent and invested it. His brother Harvay Floyd is in the navy. Wonder how many grownups did as well as this lad.
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Howard Floyd
Howard
Harvay Floyd
Cottage Cheese Specialist Campaigns for War Meat Ration
Miss Martha McPheeters leads cottage cheese meetings across Beaver County on May 20 to May 23 encouraging women to substitute cottage cheese for meat. Aimed at conserving supplies for servicemen, the drive urges milk usage, fat removal, and protein recovery. Local homes pledge support as President Wilson’s war effort words echo in community events.
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Martha McPhesters
Cotton
Okial Va
Beaver County
Germany
Mina McPheeters
Doe Michel
Bunset
Mia R. Lake
Bellview
Church
Floris
Wileun
Mra
Mary H. Co
Kgs
County Chapter Makes Easy Aid: Owego Chapter Mobilizes
A local county chapter coordinates relief efforts for the Owego area after a disaster. The group rallies volunteers and partners with the Red Cross to deliver aid, supplies, and support to affected families. Key organizers include local officials and community leaders coordinating to accelerate response times.
Francie Carson Wins Honor At Campalgn High
Jaelh Carson, a Campalgn Illinois attendee who recently returned home, earned a place on a splendid record for cls and his friends celebrated his success as regional praise poured in for his achievement.
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Jaelh Carson
Campalgn
Ilinois
Cls
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MH. Loofbourrow
Frei
SAS
H, Crabtree
Ochiltree
Whippo Orchestra
Denver Trail
Ms. Emmett
Long & Lawson
Ford
H. N. Lawson
Okla
Red
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Red Croey
Francie Carson
Soldiers’ Tobacco Fund
B.W . Riverside
Eleanore Tracy
Eamrie L. Jones
George Hunt
Carrie Thomas
Lee
L. M. Hunt
R. G. Dunlop
Logan Mra
Ira
Wilson
Bear Raymond Wri
Riverside
Otto Henson
A. D. Mula
A. M. Burnam
Beaver War
Kid Young
Young
J. Noble
Nocher
Maple
First State Bank
Foryss, Ohliobem
GAFRY
GSB
W. Cafly
Avot
Cashier
W. F. Carson
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