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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1920
Page
1
J. R. Quinn the Republican candidate for county surveyor and the successful applicant expresses hearty thanks to voters for their strong support in the recent election. He is described as a pioneer and Old Soldier from Beaver County.
The Fourth Red Cross Roll Call progresses across Beaver County with branches in charge from Beaver headquarters. Citizens are urged to renew memberships to fund relief for ex service men, illness care, influenza relief, and home nursing programs, with 60 cents of every dollar staying in the County Chapter.
The 1920 Armistice Day passed unobserved in Beaver aside from brief displays and a few gestures. The Herald laments the town’s indifference and calls for renewed patriotism honoring veterans and those maimed in battle, urging stronger observance next year.
About twenty five members met at the Mothers’ club at the grade school auditorium despite poor weather. W T Coles led a program on child development and adolescence with talks by Alma Brown Ada Gardner Ada Quinn Mildred Coles Ane Coles. Six new books were added to the library and plans were made for visits to the high school and grades. Membership applications were reviewed and the next meeting is announced for November.
The paper reports the arrival of bodies from overseas including Lem B Tie and Samer L Stapp, with Stapp still in battle, and James Styp returning home for funeral services after passing away. It notes the community's response and honors shown at the church, cordons of respect, and miners’ homes closed in tribute. It also mentions a correction apology regarding coal shortages and a death notice for Tom Drum of Coon Creek who died after a long illness, with funeral details and condolences to his family.
The Missionary society of the Christian church met with Mrs. O. P. Smith and nine members plus three visitors. Two new members joined. topic was Knowing the World. The next meeting is at Mrs. Hughes’s in December. The Paragraph also notes the Teachers Association meeting at the Methodist church on November 5 and the fundraising for school sidewalk work, plus Miss Edith Miles visiting in Oklahoma.
Miss Mabel Cook reports rapid improvement after treatment in Sulphur, with high hopes for recovery. Grandma Herd returns home after ten days of care at Mrs L St Brooks house. Frank Maple hosted a Wee club meeting. Mrs Geo Wright stays with Mary at St Francis Hospital as her condition improved and she returned home with Mr and Mrs Caton and children. Bridgewater, Beaver visit noted.
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