Old Timers Meet in Basin for Lincoln Birthday Reunion
The Big Horn Basin Pioneer association held its annual February 12 reunion in Basin with Mayor Sullivan welcoming attendees and offering city facilities. Officers elected included Wickwire as president and Gibson as vice president. a Paint Rock picnic was planned for late summer.
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Ford
Old Nell
Dobbin
Basin
Lincoln
James Gould
Sullivan
Big Horn Basin
T. W. Spratt
Paint Rock
Wm. Gibson
Lou Blakesley
W. J. Booth
W. T. Whatey
Gus Allen
Booth Grove
Hyattville
B. F. Wickwire
O. T. Gebhart
Frank I. Rue
Mia
Indiana Man Heads G O P Officials
St Louis February 14 Will Haye of Indianapolis was elected chairman of the Republican National Committee today. He will have a leading role in party operations and campaigns.
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St. Louis
Will H. Haye
Indianapolis
Republican National Committee
Fresh Leadership Seen as Party Works Toward Harmony
Weary committeemen tonight accepted resignations and eliminated the entire active committee to pave the way for new leadership. A. T. Hart of Kentucky said Hays’s energy would hasten a call of the committee with the chairman to select a new executive panel.
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A. T. Hart
Kentucky
Hays
Home Demonstrator Arrives In County
Miss Nell Huff appointed by state officials as county home economics demonstrator arrives to start work. She urges all county women to take an active part and offers her help to advance the program.
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Nell Huff
Thts
Miss Huff
Epworth League Valentine Party at Methodist Church
A valentine party at the Methodist church drew a small but cheerful crowd on Wednesday evening. Guests played games and at ten o’clock enjoyed sherbet cookies pickles and sandwiches in warm fellowship.
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Methodist Church
Catholic Services Sunday in Basin and Greybull
Catholic church services are scheduled for Sunday at 9 o'clock in Basin and 11 o'clock in Greybull. The times indicate two morning services in separate towns.
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Basin
Greybull
Mondell Promises Basin Post Office On Schedule
Congressman Frank W. Mondell writes Basin residents that Basin will get a post office this year while Cody and Buffalo projects are delayed by treasury policy. He notes Basin chose a smaller building, contracts are let, and construction will proceed as contractor enables.
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Frank W. Mondell
Basin
Cody
Buffalo
Basin Republican
Wyoming
Buffalo and Cody
Secretary of the Treasury
Bhasin
Pa-Watch Republican Window Announces Upcoming Sales
The Pa-Watch Republican urges ranchers and farmers to watch its window for dated sale notices. Listings dated February 14 to March 4 include Pat Ahlgrim at Germania, Dan ONeill, Wm Peper, Chas Burgman at Greybull, W Olwen at Otto, Mrs May Shoemaker Shell Creek, J H Wolah Basin, James Johnston South bench with Col Cropsey or Dan Rogers.
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Republican
Col
W. B. Cropsey
Dan Rogers
Pat Ahlgrim
Germania
Col. Cropney
Dan O'Neill
Wm. Peper
Col. Cropsey
Chas. Burgman
Greybull
W. ©. Olwen
Otto
Mrs. May Shoemaker
Old Whaley Place
Shell Creek
J. H. Wolah
Basin
James Johnston
Bouth Bench
Court Proceeds As Bolo Pasha Treason Trial Probes Death
Paris prosecutor M. Mornet demands the death sentence as the court martial examines treason connected to the Bolo Pasha case. He emphasizes France must show no weakness amid allied scrutiny while US evidence is highlighted. Verdict expected late tomorrow night.
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Paris
M. Mornet
Bolo Pasha
France
United States
Mgr
Bolo
Marne
M. Monet
Russia
Quietly Married in Methodist Parsonage Twist
Fred Harcle and Ina Livermore wed quietly at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. R. M. Jones officiating. Moments after, about thirty friends gathered for an impromptu celebration ending at a drug store where the couple was treated to refreshments and well wishes.
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Fred Harcleroad
Ina Livermore
Methodist
R. M. Jones
Surprise Party for Miss Charlotte Stiles at Beck Home
Last Monday evening the Methodist church youth classes held a birthday surprise for Miss Charlotte Stiles at Mr. and Mrs. Cc B Becks. Many gifts were shared and appreciation expressed. The group then travelled to the parsonage for a shower honoring Mr. and Mrs. D O Crandall, members of the classes.
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Methodist Church
Cc. B. Beck
Charlotte Stiles
Algeo Family Leaves Basin for Casper Home
Mr and Mrs T F Algeo and their son Bobby departed Basin for Casper to establish a future home. Friends in Basin regret the loss of this pleasing family and expect to return in a few weeks to pack up belongings once a home is secured.
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T. F. Algeo
Bobby
Casper
Enna
Basin
Dance At Fraternity Hall Raises Over One Hundred
The Mothers and Friends held a successful dance at Fraternity Hall last night yielding over 100 dollars. About thirty five local young men awaiting draft examination attended and enjoyed music by Miss Margaret Ellainger and E. C. Hoover. W C Snow gave a brief speech and presented Mrs. J H Hanlon with a three star service pin honoring her three sons in the army.
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Fraternity Hall
Margaret Ellainger
E. C. Hoover
W. C. Snow
J. H. Hanlon
Kimballs Welcome Daughter Marianne Gertrude
A birth notice announces the arrival of a daughter named Marianne Gertrude to Mr and Mrs W B Kimball on February 6. Mrs Kimball is the former Miss Quiner of Manderson, linking families in the community.
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Mra
W. B. Kimball
Marianne Gertrude
Mra. Kimball
J A. Quiner
Manderson
Preacher Dean A Watkins to Speak in Greybull Next Sunday
Dean A Watkins will deliver the sermon in Greybull next Sunday evening replacing the Thermopolis location per the regular notice. The change affects local church readership.
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Dean A
H. F. Watkins
Greybull
Thermopolis
John McIntosh Married After Bat Lake City Visit
John McIntosh returned last Friday from Bat Lake City where he was married. The brief item notes the wedding and his travel back, with no additional details on the ceremony or attendees.
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John McIntosh
Bat Lake City
Burlington Couple Weds in Temple Ceremony
A Burlington couple married January 20 in a temple ceremony and will reside on a ranch near Burlington. Both spouses are from Burlington and the wedding drew many friends sending good wishes.
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Lillas Neves
Burlington
Methodist Aid Hosts War Work Gathering
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. J. D. Shaw and Mrs. Boyd V. Osborn entertained the Methodist aid at Mrs. Osborn's home. About thirty members attended and continued the war work they began some time ago.
Red Cross Speakers Address High School Students
On Wednesday afternoon Rev. R. M. Jones and Mrs. Bertha K. Van devender spoke for the Red Cross at the high school. The students appreciated the thought set forth in the talks and responded well.
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R.M. Jones
Bertha K. Vandevender
The
Red Cross
Miller couple visit Basin from Lincoln
Mr and Mrs R C Miller visited Basin this week with Mr and Mrs A B Martin. Miller served as county assessor five years and remains active in municipal work. Fred and Burl Perkins Jim Roger Stanley Keith and Wm R Tolman Jr traveled to the range near Worland to tend Tolman cattle.
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R. C. Miller
Basin
A. B. Martin
Miller
Ae Fred
Burl Perkins
Jim Roger
Stanley Kieth
Wm. R. Tolman, Jr
Worlind
Mr. Tolman
Red Cross Volunteer Effort Sails Toward Denver Shipment
Red Cross progress noted as Basin women staff Sted Cross headquarters under Mrs. C H Fitzpatrick with six workers and three department chiefs. A 1200 yard surgical dressing supply shipped to Denver earned praise from the surgical department, while a box of 1386 knitted items and a near completed garment box await dispatch. Mrs. T W Spratt donated an outfit and materials. each patient outfit costs about 25 dollars.
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Red Cross
The
Stanley
Bircumshay
Miss Bishop
Fitzpatrick
Denver
T. W. Spratt
Buster Lewis Lands Safely Reported by Hanlons
A card received by Mr and Mrs J M H Hanlon from Buster Lewis said he had landed safely overseas. Basin friends welcome the news and ask residents to spread word about their hometown.
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J. MH. Hanlon
Buster Lewis
Wille
Allies Prepare Guns and Men On Front in France and Belgium
The article notes that weather is drying the front as German reinforcements collect behind the lines. Entente forces have strengthened positions and anticipate any German offensive, with optimism from British and French sources about strong gun and manpower resistance. The AP reports 2,340,000 French British American Belgian troops held in reserve or engaged. British statements emphasize Entente weight in men and guns.
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France
Belgium
Associated Press
Card of Thanks for Service Pin and Dance
Mrs. J. H. Hanlon thanks the Mothers and Friends for the service pin and expresses appreciation for kind words and good wishes from friends at the dance last night.
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J. H. Hanlon
Junior Red Cross explained to school children
By Hugh Gould the Junior Red Cross is described as a means for boys and girls to serve the world by aiding the sick and suffering in Europe and the United States. It is run by the war council of the American National Red Cross and organized in fourteen divisions with school officers guiding members. Any public or private school can join and dues equal 25 cents per pupil with higher gifts from some students. Funds support materials for school made Red Cross supplies. Continued on page four.
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Junior Red Cross
Europe
Wilson
War Council of the
American National Red Cross
United States
Wapk
American Red Cross
Atth
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Wickwire
WEW
Indiana
O. P
Epworth League Party
Catholic Services
Mondell
F. W. Mondell
Chamber Commerce
Berry
Chamber of Commrce
Frank A. Wise
R. R. Gleeson
E. J. Sullivan
Ewers
Nowood
Frank J. Driscoll
Chamber of Commerce
Basin Gardens
James A. Berry
Mr. Long
Miss Stiles
A | Algeos
Mel
Hugh Gould
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