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7 January 1, 2022 Community Walmart holds Christmas One hundred years ago - January 1922 coloring contest New Year brought sump- tuous dinners of pies, baked after forty-two years! J. B. Covington, tinner at from a gun. The department then responded promptly but the Beckham County Poultry Show. All-steel collapsible ham, chicken and fruits and the hardware store in Chey- the building was a total loss. coops, designed to show the salads Evenings of homespun enne, was seriously burned A series of local robber- fowls to their best advantage, entertainment--rook, flinch, when a soldering pot exploded ies disturbed the community were rented from Milwaukee. peace. The Palace Drug Store elk ciTy dominoes, checkers and group spewing gasoline over him and singing-- were topped off with setting his clothes on fire. He was broken into and $10 Mr. and Mrs. John L. Heard’s refreshments of cakes (nut, was severely burned about the ($155) in cash taken; some- Wyandottes won the blue rib- banana, cocoanut) and cocoa. face, hands, feet, legs and back one lifted $44 ($683) from the bon in every category in which Beckham county Man charged with Firearm Felony ham county Man charged with Firearm Felony 1922 started with cheer and happiness! In 1880, John Stahl and his brother, Ferdinand, seven- and died ten days later; he was 18 years old. Sherman Johnson near Doxey reported that in 1921 JAil log Rock Island depot the next day. The following week, the safe at the Katy depot was blown open with nitroglycerin and they entered except one. Mrs. Cordelia Dedmon crocheted a bedspread that took 135 balls of forty weight teen years his junior, parted he kept 60 White Orpington $62.72 ($974) was removed. thread and cost $21.25 ($330). in Wisconsin. Ferdinand later hens and raised 450 chicks. The back window of Hewlett’s Grocery was smashed the The beauty was displayed at moved to Kansas and thought He sold $481.50 ($7,477 in to- his brother was dead. While day’s dollars) worth of chick- same night. The safe was not Grubitz’s. traveling back to Wisconsin ens and $119.70 ($1,859) tampered with but some gro- The new “Peace” dollar during the summer of ’21, he worth of eggs with an aver- ceries were taken. was released for circulation. stopped at a garage. When the age income of $10.02 ($156) Dr. John Jester’s new Ford It was the first change in the mechanic learned his name, he per hen. Mrs. Pearl Zollman coupe was stolen from in front silver dollar since 1878 and mentioned that another man named Stahl, from Oklahoma, had stopped there several sold $282.86 ($4,392) worth of chickens and $301.65 ($4,684) worth of eggs for a elk ciTy of his Broadway residence. Af- ter about four weeks, the in- surance company located the was the regarded as the most beautiful coin ever minted by JAil log co. any nation. BeckhAM years earlier. Ferdinand wrote total of $588.51 ($9,138). Not car in El Paso, Texas where the to every county seat in the bad for “egg money.” thieves were trying to sell it. This article was written state trying to find John. Of- While the thermometer It was returned unharmed. by Luanne R. Eisler and taken from items published in The JAil log ficials at Cheyenne responded registered zero, fire destroyed The new owners of the Bo- that a sixty-year-old John John G. Scott’s garage on durtha Garage discovered an Carter Express, The Elk City Store manager Micheal Alonzo, Adalyn Caudillo 6 yes old and Stahl lived in Elk City and was Broadway in the middle of the abandoned, homemade still Press and The Elk City News- Frontend Coach Dalia Solis. Adalyn was the winner for age group the proprietor of the Palace night. A nearly new Overland hidden atop the office room. Democrat; these newspapers 6-9. Courtesy photo. Meat Market; John should touring car in the garage also It was a crude affair made can be found on microfilm at have been seventy-three, not burned. The exploding tires from an old copper tea kettle the Elk City Carnegie Library. sixty. Confused but undaunt- awakened Mrs. Scott; she and a fourteen-quart galva- tried to report the fire to “cen- nized bucket with a coil from Supplementary informa- ed, Ferdinand wrote to him and was delighted to receive tral,” but apparently “central” an old car. tion was taken from Heritage an answer from his brother! was asleep. Mrs. Ida Miller Three hundred birds rep- Quest, https://www.ancestry. com and https://www.usinfla- BeckhAM co. He traveled to Elk City where who lived next door sounded resenting seventeen differ- the two had lots to talk about the alarm by firing four shots ent breeds were shown at tioncalculator.com. JAil log “Boundaries...necessary pain” and you will probably hear gasping and loud complaining. That person will make a quick retreat their only priority. But Coffeetime Column By And hopefully scramble to find chooses to put in boundaries. someone who has been there Andy and Renie Bowman a way back to what has been Painful barriers to alert us that many times before? That per- working better for you. we are straying from the warm son will eventually begin to Face it, our floors here in It is called recognizing protected path the Creator think along the lines of, “Why the Midwest get freezing boundaries. We find them chose for our life. do I keep doing this? This cold in the wintertime. So in our floors and in life. And But there is also another is stupid! Somethin’s gotta cold that you really can’t just when we cross those barriers, function of those unexpectedly change, ‘cause I hate this!” ignore them. “I’ll just mosey we know it soon enough. Bru- painful encounters He allows Same thing happens in life. into the kitchen in my bare tal cold wakes you up like noth- in life every once in a while. And that is when change for feet and get me a cup of cof- ing else. They teach and train us. Pri- the better happens. Called M- fee and make myself a sand- Folks, when it pertains to marily, we learn that we won’t a-t-u-r-in-g. wich. It’s only minus 15 de- the physical, we basically are in die from pain, even though it Nobody we know likes walk- grees on my tile floor.” Nope, charge. We determine whether feels that way. Secondly, we elk ciTy ing barefoot on freezing floors there is something about we protect our toes, or push learn to endure hard times and in the wintertime. And most Store manager Micheal Alonzo, Greyson Arpoika 5 years old and Frontend Coach Dalia Solis. Greyson was the winner for age bare feet suddenly hitting a biting-cold surface. You get those boundaries and tiptoe elk ciTy JAil log on freezing bare feet. But our we actually begin to mature. Example; Place a person of the time we will finally do something about it. So, a pain- group 3-5. Courtesy photo. a lightning strike to your senses, the old preservation JAil log spiritual life? A whole differ- ent Being is in charge. He also barefoot on a painfully cold surface for the very first time ful boundary does bring about change… eventually. instinct kicks in, and most of us beat feet to safer climates for our toes. All of us have ways of deal- ing with our cold surfaces. What are your financial We may carpet it or heat it, or wear shoes 24/7. But then, there are times we decide to resolutions for BeckhAM BeckhAM co. co.2022? act like an idiot and streak JAil log around au naturel on tiptoe, shrieking our pain at the top JAil log As you know, 2021 was full money you’ll have available to in response to changes in your of challenges. We were still support your lifestyle today own life, but don’t let your de- of our voice. But mostly, we feeling the effects of the CO- and save and invest for to- cisions be dictated by external stick to our tried-and-true VID-19 pandemic when supply morrow. So, this year, resolve events. methods that guarantee the chains shut down and inflation to cut down on your existing These aren’t the only finan- warmest and safest way to heated up. So, if you’re like debts and avoid taking on new many people, you might not be ones whenever possible. You cial resolutions you can make go. But sometimes stupid does just kick in…. sorry to see the year come to a can motivate yourself by mea- – but following them may help Reminds a person of liv- close. But now it’s time to look suring your progress – at the you develop positive habits ing. Sometimes your life just ahead to a brighter 2022. And beginning of 2022, record your that can help you face the fu- flows along easily, and you on a personal level, you may total debts and then compare ture with confidence. walk along enjoying warmth want to set some New Year’s this figure to your debt load at Edward Jones is a licensed and a certain amount of resolutions. You might resolve the start of 2023. If the num- insurance producer in all states Store manager Micheal Alonzo , Gaby Bar 12 years old and Fron- comfortability. Then you to improve your health and bers have dropped, you’ll know and Washington, D.C., through suddenly find yourself walk- diet, and possibly learn some you were making the right tend Coach Dalia Solis. Michael was the winner for age group Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. ing a subzero portion of life. new skills, but why not make moves. 10-12. Courtesy photo. some financial resolutions, and in California, New Mexico Don’t overreact to the head- too? lines. A lot can happen during and Massachusetts through Here are a few ideas to con- a year. Consider inflation – it Edward Jones Insurance Agen- Washita DAR Chapter meets sider: shot up in 2021, but it may well cy of California, L.L.C.; Ed- Prepare for the unexpected. subside in 2022. If you changed ward Jones Insurance Agency If you haven’t already created your investment strategy last of New Mexico, L.L.C.; and an emergency fund, now may year to accommodate the rise Edward Jones Insurance Agen- Opening the December The President General’s Mes- the country. The observance be a good time to start. Ide- in inflation, would you then 13,2021 meeting the Regent sage, given by Kathryn Harri- is designated annually on a ally, you’d like to have three have to modify it again when cy of Massachusetts, L.L.C. Carol Ann Batterton assisted son, defined tradition as “the Saturday in December by Con- to six months’ worth of living prices fall? And inflation is just California Insurance License by the Chaplain opened the transmission of customs or be- gress, and scheduled for 2021 expenses in this fund, with the one event. What about chang- OC24309 meeting with the DAR Ritual. liefs from generation to gener- on December 18. money kept in a low-risk, liq- es in interest rates? How about For Arkansas (when appli- Doris Minor gave a report uid account. (If you’re retired, new legislation coming out of cable): Arkansas Insurance This was followed by the Pledge ation” and help us to not only (taken from the American you may want your emergency Washington? And don’t forget License Number [insert FA li- of Allegiance by Evelyn Hart honor our past but to also en- Legion magazine) on the fund to contain up to a year’s extreme weather events, such cense number] and Robetha Fariss leading sure that our values will be car- Sentinels at the Tomb of the the daughter in The American’s ried forward.” It is a most won- worth of living expenses.) as wildfires and floods. Any Edward Jones, its employees Unknown Soldier , which ac- Once you’ve got this fund es- Creed. The Preamble to the derful time of the year as we or all of these occurrences can and financial advisors cannot cording to the Society of the tablished, you may be able to Constitution was led by Phillys gather with family and friends affect the financial markets provide tax or legal advice. You Honor Guard, Tomb of the avoid dipping into long-term Stevenson and Doris Minor ac- to savor feasts and memories.” in the short term, but it just should consult your attorney companied the group in sing- Her hopes were for each of the Unknown Soldier, this year is investments to pay for short- doesn’t make sense for you to or qualified tax advisor regard- ing the Star Spangled Banner. daughters to be able to reunite commemorating the 100th an- term needs, such as costly keep changing the way you in- The program was given by across the generations to cel- niversary. (Learn more at tom- home or auto repairs or large ing your situation. vest in response to the news of Norma Hughes from Edmond ebrate the holiday season to- bguard.org) medical bills. and a member of the OSDAR gether this year. Items were brought for the Boost your retirement sav- the day. Instead, stick with a This article was written by Ed- Special Committees on “A Co- Washita Chapter submitted veterans at the Clinton Veter- ings. The pandemic caused strategy that’s appropriate for ward Jones provided by Robert lonial Christmas.” For the Judy Haught’s book Extraor- an Center and were taken there many us to reevaluate our your goals, risk tolerance and Stephens of Edward Jones Finan- dinary Valor Stories of Okla- at the close of the meeting. ability to eventually enjoy the time horizon. You may need to early residents in this new land adjust this strategy over time, cial Advisor. homa Veterans and has been The meeting was closed and retirement lifestyles we’ve there were various celebrations envisioned. In fact, 33% of accepted by the NSDAR library. the Daughter’s Pledge given. that had been celebrated by those planning to retire soon The National Defense re- Those attending: Carol Ann them, but now they needed to said they started to contribute port given by Ellena Womack Batterton, Luann Eisler, Ro- keep “old ways” but add “new on Wreaths Across America even more to their retirement betha Fariss, Marci Grant, ways” to celebrate the season. from the National Defender. savings during the pandemic, Gloria Hargrave, Kathryn She described the decorating The mission of Wreaths Across according to a study from Age Edward Jones, Member SIPC Harrison, Evelyn Hart, Kay materials used, food that was America is “”Remember. Hon- Hagerman, Doris Minor, Kath Wave and Edward Jones. This eaten and ways we do in this or. Teach.” WAA strives to re- year, if you can afford it, in- member our departed heroes Patterson Phillys Stevenson, crease your contributions to d Jones | 2014 W. 3rd | Elk City, OK 73644 time that were from that era. Linda Stewart, Betty Todd, by coordinating wreath-laying your IRA and your 401(k) or She ended with Koekjes which are gingerbread cookies, which ceremonies at Arlington Na- tional Cemetery and other Judy Tracy, Marilyn Wilson, Ellena Womack and guest other employer-sponsored re- tirement plan. Robert Stephens | F (580) 225-3156 | r she gave to each of those at the Marquita Seified, and Betty Reduce your debt load. Th e meeting. veteran cemeteries around Schumacher. ephens |(580) 225-3156 Financial Advisor | [email protected] less debt you carry, the more