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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1922
Page
2
Basin High team carries motto win both games as it travels from Cody to Powell. Basin has already defeated both opponents earlier, giving it a favorable edge for the road swing.
Big Timber travels to Greybull on March 4 for a high school basketball showdown. The Big Timber squad, billed as Montana’s fastest, aims to deliver a high pace battle against Greybull High.
The Junior High Team faces Basin Junior High at the local gym tonight with a strong preliminary by the grades. Supporters urged to come out and watch the Junior High squad win. The fastest girls team in the state will play Manderson at Manderson tonight.
Worland, state basketball champions, prepare to face Basin High in March. Worland leads the standings with wins and losses, aiming to defend the title after a previous victory over Basin. Basin team remains confident and ready to challenge Worland with a bold mindset.
Powell was routed by Greybull High in a 21 to 10 defeat as Basin edged Powell 14 to 13. Worland High plans a visit to Central Wyoming this week to clash with fast teams, with results to follow in the dope column.
Rock Springs remains unbeaten after facing tough opponents. Glenrock rolled Wheatland 62 9 while Casper defeated Wheatland 32 19. Cowley beat the Billings independent squad 44 12 and Greybull edged Edgar Montana 32 19.
Basin High students report intense practice as they prepare for the Laramie tournament at the University. Updates will be posted at leading stores bulletin boards and in window displays.
The A O Society will present a program on February 27 at 2 o'clock. It features a February Lifes of Great Men segment, a debate on Lincoln versus Washington, a French hymn performance, a humorous reading, and an address on the Origin of the National Anthem with named participants and performers.
Mr. Toothaker visited the school on Thursday and gave an engaging talk about aiming for the maximum and not settling for the minimum. He used several amusing examples and ended with a Van Dyke quotation.
Church edifice at corner B and 6th hosts Sunday services at 11 a m with Sunday School for pupils up to 20 at 10 a m Wednesday testimonial meetings at 8 p m reading room open Thursdays 2 to 4 p m
Mr. E Church presents Por Community Service Sunday School at 10 a m Morning Worship at 11 a m Epworth League at 6 50 p m Evening service at 7 50 p m Teachers Training Class Tuesday at 7 36 Special music at all services Edwin Bowling minister.
Sir William Orpen notes men look more handsome as jawlines firm and faces change. Professor Arthur Keith cites museum data showing gradual craniofacial changes in Britain over the last century or two. He does not say if changes are better, but notes stronger jaw types emerge.
Report describes radium wells near Santa Fe Isle of Pines and Santa Barbara. Dips priced at five dollars. treatment involves two men lowering a submerged person into water for moments. Health cautions note red skin and hair turning green after exposure.
A Melbourne dispatch reports five applications for a £50 000 reward for discovering oil in payable quantities in Australia. No definite large deposits are announced yet. Fifty samples from the Kimberley oil region were sent to the geological department for analysis. Minister for Mines J Scaddan notes some analyses show mineral oil similar to that of Sumatra. Further work is hoped to yield signs of oil.
Territorial superintendent Vaughan Mac Caughey praises Hawaiian education noting 42 000 public school children from many races, 1300 teachers and 167 schools. The system includes 175 foreign language schools with 20 000 pupils and several technical schools. Sixty private schools exist plus the University of Hawaii at Honolulu.
In times of high taxes and strict economy, the Navy adopts businesslike oil purchases, paying the lowest market price and charging ships for fuel use to enforce conservation. The piece urges expanding American oil production and fair taxation to raise reserves and keep leadership in energy.
Olson Brothers Lumber Co files a petition in Big Horn County Wyoming District Court to foreclose a mechanic and builders lien on Lot Four Block Two Linnabary First Addition Lowell Wyoming. Defendants include D B Rust Grace Rust Alice D Pearson and Industrial Building & Loan Association. Respondents must answer by April 8 1922 or the petition will be deemed true and a judgment entered. First publication February 17 1922. Last publication March 24 1922.
The Board of County Commissioners plans a 30 foot wide road starting in the SE of NW in section 35 township 50 north range 92 west and east about 716 feet to meet the county road. Objections or claims for damages must be filed with the County Clerk of Big Horn County by noon March 1 1922. Basin Wyoming February 10 1922 Zela Murphy County Clerk.
On January 18 1920 N D Bischoff conveyed to American Photoplayer Company a chattel mortgage on a Photoplayer Organ Style 26 with attachments to secure 3622 26. Assignment to Swanson Theatre Equipment Co occurs April 10 1920. Default triggered power of sale as of first publication with 3245 00 debt plus 322 50 attorney fees totaling 3547 50 due. Public or private sale to follow by the assignee.
The Swanson Theatre Equipment Co as mortgage assignee will offer for sale at public auction at the front door of the Armada Theatre in Lowell Wyoming on March 11, 1922 at 10 a m. the described personal property to satisfy the mortgage indebtness plus foreclosure expenses. Dated February 17, 1922. By C A Zaring attorney for the assignee.
Notice records the incorporation of Plains Petroleum Company filed in Cheyenne Wyoming on February 3 1923. It specifies mining and petroleum activities, 50 year term from February 1 1922, capital stock 1 000 000 dollars, three directors W J Cheley Frank H Cheley and B J Sullivan, principal office Basin Big Horn Wyoming with agent Harry H Hime. First publication February 10 last February 24.
Miss Cayenne jokes about never marrying a drinker then cautions that bootleg liquor circulation could quickly turn her into a widow unless the husband reforms. The exchange suggests social concern over alcohol and its dangers in the community.
A stray note describes directions to a Red Lione loon observed by a perspiring villager and a tourist in a playful exchange. The scene contrasts caution and surprise as travelers navigate a rural path.
Temple Lodge No 30 AFF A M meets the fourth Wednesday. Basin Lodge No 35 meets every Tuesday evening. Basin Encampment No 16 meets first and third Thursday. Elien Rebekah Lodge meets first and third Mondays. Basin Camp No 65396 MA W meets second and fourth Thursdays. Royal Neighbor Basin Camp No 36 meets first and third Thursday at Fraternity hall.
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