Bulo–Western Oklahoma School of the Past
Bulo School was in the west central part of Beckham County—a consolidation of the former Buena Vista and Buffalo schools. The name Bulo was formed… Read More »Bulo–Western Oklahoma School of the Past
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100 Years Ago: October 1926
The upcoming state and national election made the news in October 1926. Page 1 of the Elk City News-Democrat reported that Henry S. Johnston, the… Read More »100 Years Ago: October 1926
100 Years Ago: September 1926
September was County Fair time in 1926 just as it is today in 2026. The lead story in the September 15, 1926, issue of the… Read More »100 Years Ago: September 1926
100 Years Ago: May 1926
Front-page news in the May 20, 1926, edition of the Elk City News-Democrat was the high-school graduation, which was scheduled for Friday, May 21, 1926.… Read More »100 Years Ago: May 1926
100 Years Ago: April 1926
With 1926 being an election year, the Beckham County newspapers were full of political ads in April for every office from governor on down. State… Read More »100 Years Ago: April 1926
BUTLER RIDER KILLED IN MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
by June Lovelace Growing up in the plains states was not easy for any family, especially rural farming/ranching families during the Dust Bowl days. People… Read More »BUTLER RIDER KILLED IN MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
100 Years Ago: March 1926
n March 1926, Elk City was observing its 25th anniversary while celebrating the completion of a new water plant. According to the March 18, 1926,… Read More »100 Years Ago: March 1926
100 Years Ago: February 1926
The news in Beckham County was varied and engaging in February 1926. A look back at the newspapers for that month gives a glimpse into… Read More »100 Years Ago: February 1926
From Cowboys and Pie to World War II: Memories of Pie Flat School
Located between Hammon and Butler, public school district number 41, known as Pie Flat was established in 1900. Public schools in Cheyenne-Arapaho country came about… Read More »From Cowboys and Pie to World War II: Memories of Pie Flat School
100 Years Ago: January 1926
It was business as usual when 1926 arrived. Beckham County newspapers reported on organizations, schools, and churches. The front page of the January 14, 1926,… Read More »100 Years Ago: January 1926