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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1922
Page
7
Virginia Skovgard and Hamilton Morton place first and second in the eighth grade for essays on Pioneer Women of Wyoming. The winning works will be sent to the State Historical Department for competition with other eighth grades.
Sophomore English debates this week judge speakers by points with overall class awards planned. Basin high opened basketball with seventh graders 8 to 7 over Manderson as Jones Smith and Hanlon led early scoring and Basin used second string teammates later. Manderson relied on free throws for all four scores amid strong Basin guarding.
Basin high school students and residents anticipate a high profile matchup between the Basin Basin town team and Burlington at the Basin high school gymnasium this Friday. Basin has long fielded one of the strongest five in Big Horn County, presenting a stiff test for Burlington.
Basin high school players face a rematch after a disputed Burlington loss played on an irregular gym floor. Officials warn the Friday game may reverse the setback as Basin pursues the Big Horn Conference title amid unsettled league conditions.
Burl Jones was selected Thursday to sit the captaincy of Basin High School’s basketball team for the coming season. A star forward, he has played every position across three seasons, earning letters in basketball, football and baseball and earning popularity as a top athlete.
Basin prepares for its first conference game of the season on December 29 against Greybull high school. The Basin five are expected to deliver a fast, thrilling opener that could fill the local gym.
The Big Horn Academy at Cowley, state basketball champions, has a sparse four-game schedule in the conference with Powell and Lovell. A dispute over Cowley’s high school status as a conference member persists, with schools split on eligibility and potential participation in the Teachers Institute.
Today starts the Christmas break for Basin schools and will extend through New Year’s Day, ending the current term and signaling holiday recess for students and staff.
Farmers and land owners under the Greybull Valley Improvement District are summoned to meet in Burlington on Thursday December 21 at 1 p m to discuss district management matters. Adg 11 COMMITTEE.
The farm bloc gains broad legislative power as full membership in both houses appears to back its program. Observers note the agricultural forces thwarted adjournment attempts, with Sen Penrose unable to act and Lodge facing a new political element reshaping national policy.
A Western Farm Life note asserts the strongest legislative power is now operative in our national lawmaking body highlighting shifts in authority and governance.
The Fiat National Bank of Basin Wyoming filed a petition in Big Horn County District Court on December 1 1922 against Thomas Whitaker of Deadwood South Dakota seeking partition of lots 10 11 and 12 in Block 3 Meklem addition to Basin Wyoming. The notice directs publication for process and legal action in the partition case.
The petition seeks a lien on the debtor's interest in the property for rents and profits from May 7 1921 and asks for judgment of 1177.00 with a receiver, R. R. Ferris, appointed to collect rents and manage the property. If no answer by January 27 1923 the allegations may be taken as true and judgment entered. First published December 8 1922.
Notice is given that on December 23 1922 at 10:00 am the sheriff will sell at public auction at the Basin Wyoming courthouse front door all property described to pay the debt of Jennie Blakesley and Orvies Blakesley to Adrian State Savings Bank. The mortgage on NB& NB Section 29 Township 6 North Range 95 West 6th P.M. Wyoming secured 800.00 with 16 percent interest and assigned June 27 1917. Proceeds distributed by law.
Temple Lodge No. 20 A F and A M holds meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month with regular lodge business and ritual work. Members are urged to attend and participate.
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