25000 Will Men Walk Out Today In Minnesota Strike
The Minneapolis St Paul labor situation reaches a crisis as unionists may quit work tomorrow to protest the public safety commission order directing street carmen to remove membership buttons. Officials fear 80 percent of Twin Cities unionists may strike with rail shops from St Paul to the coast potentially crippled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Northwest
Public Safety Commission of
Minnesota
Amalgamated Association of
Twin Cities
Pacific Coast
Burnquist
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Dance at Greybull Raises Money for Red Cross
A Greybull Red Cross dance Monday night drew a large crowd after Basin visitors sold tickets. Attendees included R J Extra, J M Smith, H Whitmore, Carl Morris, Fred Karhu, Homer T Lamb and others. Reported a very fine time with good music and program, though the ball was a bit small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greybull
Red Cross
Basin
Messrs
and Mesdames R. J. Extra
J M. Smith
H. (. Whitmore
Carl Morris
Fred Karhu
Homer T. Lamb
Fred Vincent
Episcopal Guild Bazaar and Supper Nets Clear Profit
The Episcopal guild ladies reported a successful bazaar and cafeteria supper last Saturday. Mr. Guy Craig says they cleared about 180 dollars above expenses and the cafeteria served around 2000 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Episcopal Guild
Guy Craig
Anniversary of Wyoming Lodge 62 in Greybull
The first anniversary of Wyoming Lodge No. 62 was observed last night at the Greybull hall. A year ago Basin lodge members installed the lodge in Greybull and the local members marked the milestone with a gathering at their hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Lodge No. 62
Greybull
Basin Lodge
Basin Lodge Members Attend Fraternal Banquet
The Basin Lodge and their families were invited to a program and banquet. Nearly all Basin members were present and the event received excellent reports from attendees.
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Basin Lodge
Basin
Watch Smoke Barrels For Christmas Remembrances
Basin men asked to fill smoke barrels in local stores quickly as time runs short before Christmas. Red Cross women strive to mail the Christmas remembrances as early as possible.
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Basin
Red Cross
Woman's club reschedules program for tonight at library
The Woman's club postponed the program previously set for Wednesday afternoon and now plans to present it at the library starting promptly at eight o'clock. All interested are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Greybull Couple Married in Basin Ceremony
On Monday afternoon Mr and Mrs D L Heinzmann of Greybull were married at the Basin Methodist parsonage by Rev R M Jones after a courthouse visit. They are well known in Greybull and receive warm wishes from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Heinzmann
Greybull
Basin
Hugo Fred Mann
Ina May Cramer
Court House
R. M. Jones
Basin State Bank cashier foresees big Basin growth next year
In a The Republican interview Basin State Bank cashier Harry Hime predicts a year of unprecedented development for Basin with rising farm prosperity, expanding oil activity and new investment. He notes increased cattle herds and stock shipments, plans for bigger crops, and possible oil field discoveries near Basin alongside a forthcoming Chamber of Commerce effort to boost labor and commerce. A hotel project also looms as a key growth driver this summer.
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Harry H. Hime
Basin State Bank
Republican
Hime
Big Horn Basin
Basin Country
Big Horn
Basin
Grass Creek
Wyoming
Chamber of Commerce
Tu Dusin
Oil News Of Week In Basin Winter Shutdowns For Several Drills
Oil activity slows as producers in the Basin region shut down for winter. The Producers Oil Co reports water and casing shortages delaying completion until spring. Hoye Oil and Refining Co advances 200 feet with 12 inch casing on Maud Tillard property northeast of Basin. Glen Nicholson of Lovell visits Basin for business while other crews pause or relocate. The Liberty Oil and Gas Co breaks through logs, planning to finish before year end. Basin Wyoming Oil Co expands via Mills-Pease tract east of Basin, with two wells producing and another near completion, backed by Duluth financiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Producers Oil Co
Buffalo Basin
Hoye Oil and Refining Co
Maud Tillard
Basin
Glen Nicholson
Lovell
Wilbur Lease
Arminta
A. J. Bankson
Cheyenne
Liberty Oil and Gas Co
C. E. Hall
Burkhard and Beard
Oregon Basin
Conrad Fatland
Worland
L. D. Goldberg
Duluth
Mr. Mills
Basin- Wyoming Oil Co
Salt Creek
Big Muddy
Lee Crall
Soo Oil Co
Bonanza
Ambar Oil Co
Halifax Disaster Toll Reaches 1226 Dead
The Halifax munitions ship Mont Blanc explosion toll was fixed at 1226 by mortuary committee chair A B Barnstead. Identified dead total 476, identifiable from effects 225, unrecognizable 126, and missing 400 as relief organizers form permanent committees led by Premier Geo H Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Mont Blanc
Barnstead
Geo. H. Murray
Nova Scotia
Deputy Sheriff Recovers Forger in Cross-State Capture
In Greybull and Basin forgery cases, the suspect George Stone fled to Denver then Chicago. Sheriff Wickwire alerted Chicago detectives, leading to Stone’s custody. County Attorney Hartigan arranged extradition papers, with Chicago yielding to Wyoming authorities. Frank Christensen escorted Stone back. he faces trial in Basin. Last such requisitions in Big Horn county date to J. P. Arnott Sr. era.
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Greybull and
Basin
Denver
Chicago
Wickwire
George Stone
Gimore Hartigan
Stone
Illinois
Wyoming
Frank Christensen
Big Horn County
J. P. Arnott
Chicken Pie Supper for Basin Servicemen Benefit
An evening chicken pie supper Saturday five to seven in Fraternity hall to aid Basin servicemen and their families. The Mother and Friends committee organizes the event to support local men who enlisted or have relatives in Basin. Cody sent $1,700 in tobacco and sweets to Hot Springs county soldiers, while Thermopolis handles Hot Springs county care and Big Horn seeks support.
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Fraternity Hall
Basin
Mother and Friends Committee
Cody
Thermopolis
Hot Springs
Big Horn
Denver man Hendy visits Basin for Ford agency work
On Wednesday evening W R Hendy manager of the Ford assembling plant at Denver arrived in Basin to attend to business relating to the local agency. Hendy is noted for having spent two years with Pershing in the Philippines.
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W. R. Hendy
Ford
Denver
Basin
Mr. Hendy
Pershing
Philippines
High School Wyoming Day Program Set This Afternoon
Prof Moor arranges engaging talks during a Wyoming Day program at the high school. Officials invite all to attend this afternoon events and speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Moor
Basin residents rise to Red Cross seal drive
Mrs. Thos. M. Hyde reports Basin's generous response to Red Cross seal sales. She had to place a second order to meet demand and aims to set a local record while urging all who have not yet bought seals to support the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. M. Hyde
Basin
Red Cross
Farewell Party Held for Lieut Gerald Coons
On Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Sullivan hosted a farewell party for Lieut. Gerald Coons who left the next Tuesday for San Antonio Texas. Several friends were invited and an enjoyable evening was spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Sullivan
Lieut
Gerald Coons
San Antonio
Texas
Birthday Dinner for Don Kissinger at Nineteenth Birthday
Don Kissinger celebrated his nineteenth birthday with a surprise dinner prepared by his mother on Thursday. Friends joined in after the meal for several games and festive moments.
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Don Kissinger
Mayor Sullivan Seeks Y M C A Books for Soldiers
At a Basin Red Cross concert E J Sullivan urged thrift stamps and War-Savings Certificates support and called for books for soldiers at Fort Russell Cheyenne Y M C A hut. He asked Basin residents to search libraries and forward spare novels to Mrs Bertha K VanDevender for delivery.
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Hallowell
Red Cross
Basin
E. J. Sullivan
Fort Russell
Cheyenne
Bertha K. VanDevender
O E S Elects Officers in Annual Meeting
On December 10 the O E S held its regular annual election. Worthy Matron is Mrs Jas A Berry, Worthy Patron Clyde Atherly, Associate Matron Maude Lewis, Secretary Mazie V Rhodes, Treasurer Winifred Patten, Conductress Mabel Hartigan, Associate Conductress Maggie Arnott. Installation set for second Monday evening in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas
A. Berry
Clyde Atherly
Maude Lewis
Maggie J. Arnott
Mazie V. Rhodes
Winifred Patten
Mabel Hartigan
Couple Ties the Knot in Billings Wedding
On Tuesday afternoon Elsie La Croix and Mrs. W. H. Kirby departed for Billings where on Wednesday Claude H. Derby wed Miss LaCroix. The newlyweds then traveled to Vermont and Massachusetts for a two week visit while Mrs. Kirby returned to Basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie LaCroix
W. H. Kirby
Billings
Claude H. Derby
Miss LaCroix
Vermont
Massachusetts
Red Cross Magazine Subscription Offer
A two dollar subscribing or magazine membership invites readers to join the Red Cross. Members receive a monthly issue, beautifully illustrated with stories of Red Cross work and appealing features.
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Red Cross
Forgery Convict Harry Clifford Bargains Two Year Term
Harry Clifford was sentenced by Judge Meta to a term of one to two years in the Rawlins state penitentiary for forgery. He faces transport to the prison either tomorrow or Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Clifford
Meta
Rawlins
Berry to Washington for explosives duties briefing
Jas A Berry recently appointed Wyoming explosives inspector left for Washington after a telegram from Senator Kendrick. He will receive detailed instructions for his new duties and expects to be away about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Kendrick
Jas. A. Berry
Wyoming
Washington
Today Wyoming Day Declares Special Celebration
Today has been selected by the state to mark Wyoming Day with community events and ceremonies. Organizers invite residents to join in recognizing history, culture, and the contributions of Wyoming’s people to the state’s development.
Late Twins at Johnsons Born at Start of Week
Mr and Mrs Owen Johnson announce the birth of twins born the first of the week. Both mother and children are reported to be doing nicely. Lieut Gerald Coons departed Tuesday for Fort Houston in San Antonio Texas where he will be stationed indefinitely.
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Owen Johnson
Gerald Coons
Houston
San Antonio
Texas
General Crozier Details War Ordnance Delays
Washington reports Major General Crozier chief of ordnance testified before the senate military committee on delays and shortages in war ordnance. He said home shortages exist for training while foreign artillery is being used in Europe and predicted shortages would be met by next summer. He cited estimates, labor disputes, and private-plant issues as causes and noted plans to retain skilled munition workers. The inquiry will continue with Crozier and other officials including Secretary Baker and later cover clothing ammunition and navy plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Crozier
Senate Military Committee
Congress
General Crozier
Swanson
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Tillman
Prominent Attorney Visits Basin from Sistersville
C N Kimball, attorney for Wyoming Gas Co from Sistersville West Virginia, spent several days in Basin last week to handle company business. He was pleased by recent changes since his last visit two years ago and stayed with Mr and Mrs TK Bishop before departing Monday for the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Kimball
Wyoming Gas Co
Sistersville
W.va
TK. Bishop
Broadbent Family News From Basin Visit
C W Broadbent, who worked in Worland all summer, visited at the Guy Shipmans in Basin this week. Mrs Broadbent arrived from California to stay with the Shipmans for a time. On Wednesday Mr Broadbent left Basin to resume work in Worland.
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C. W. Broadbent
Worland
Basin
Guy Shipmans
Mrs L B Deck Returns to Basin After Nebraska Trip
Mrs. L. B. Deck, who was summoned to Bridger Montana for the death of her brother and accompanied his remains to Nebraska, arrived back in Basin last Saturday.
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Ladies Bazaar
C. H. McCoy
Kane
Sullivan
Y. M. C. A. Books
C. E
Berry
Johnsons
General Crozier Tames
Nebraska
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