First semi annual meeting of District 10 lodges in Basin
January 3 meeting in Basin united multiple lodges Wy odd fellows districts. About 76 members attended as district officers installed, two candidates initiated, and a banquet funded Wyoming Odd Fellows Home Fund with Buffalo site chosen. Worland to host district meeting in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternity Hall
Basin
District 10
Jowel
Wyoming
Greybull
Worland
Thermopolis
D. D. G. M. Robert W. Chase
Wye
G. J. Schenk
Chas Galusha
Lou Blakesley
Chas. I. Thompson
Joe Puckett
Offiers Elected at Marion Legion Post
Marion Tanner Post of the American Legion held its annual officer election last Friday night naming Dean Joseph J. Dixon as commander V Larrick as vice commander C B Harrie as treasurer and C Deal as adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Tanner Post
American Legion
Joseph J. Dixon
Larrick
C. B. Harrie
Deal
Lyceum Friday Offers New Public Event
A Lyceum Friday presentation promises a delightful new program for the public. Details on venue and schedule are to be announced, inviting community attendance and interest.
Native New Zealander Promises Recital at High School Gym
Wherohiko Rawel a native New Zealander will give a recital of songs and readings describing the arts crafts manners and customs of his islands next Friday evening at the high school gymnasium. Admission is 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ber
Wherohiko Rawel
New
Rod and Gun Club to Elect Officers Next Monday
The bylaws committee of the temporary Rod and Gun Club reports progress and invites all signers and interested residents to the Chamber of Commerce rooms next Monday evening to form a permanent organization. Officers to be elected bylaws adopted and dues set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rod and Gun Club
Chamber of Commerce
Fellowship Meeting Set For January 16 Banquet
The chamber of commerce announces a Good Fellowship meeting on January 16 at 7 PM. The banquet will be in the basement of the M E Church served by the Methodist aid society, and members should arrange table reservations.
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Good Fellowship
Chamber of Commerce
M. BE
Methodist Aid
In the Garden of Shah Presented at Basin Rex Theatre
Basin residents will enjoy a January 27 performance of In the Garden of Shah at the Rex Theatre. Proceeds support a Basin Camp Grounds rest room, organized by Basin Chamber of Commerce volunteers H. H. Hime R. J. Extra and Col. W. H. May. Mrs. M. H. Smith directs with 24 cast members and an 11 piece orchestra. rehearsals underway. Details to follow.
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Basin
Garden of
Shah
Rex Theatre
Basin Chamber of Commerce
Basin Camp Grounds
Messrs
H. H. Hime
R. J. Extra
Col
W. H
M. H. Smith
New Members Added at Methodist Church
Fourteen new members joined the Methodist Church last Sunday and a larger class is set for next Sunday. Mrs. M. H. Smith will lead music for both morning and evening services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
M. H. Smith
Woodmen Camp to Install Officers January 12
Modern Woodmen of Basin camp prepares for a no fine meeting and installation on January 12. All members in good standing invited from Basin camp or others. A lunch will be served after the regular work. All members urged to attend.
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Basin
Basin J
Joneses Welcome Fine Daughter
Mr and Mrs Win Jones announce the arrival of a fine daughter yesterday afternoon weighing 84 pounds and Dr Smith reports all concerned doing well.
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Win
Jones
iDr. Smith
Mackey Oil Co Plans Western Oklahoma Drilling Drive
The Mackey Oil Co of New York secures Mercer ranch acreage west of Huatville and Byron field, bringing a standard rig 3000 feet of casing from Oklahoma. W. L. Mackey will supervise installation and begin drilling while Ted Denny builds a reservoir for the Ohio in Mercer Dome. Edward Finney cites government support for oil men and leasing activity under the February 1920 law, with thousands of permits and leases issued nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackey Oil Co
New York
Oklahoma
G. W. Johnson
Mercer Ranch
Huatville
W. L. Mackey
Byron Field
Mr. Johnson
Ted Denny
Ohio
Mercer Dome
Jana
United States
Edward 0. Finney
Department of the Interior
Finney
Alaska
Republican state central committee meets in Cheyenne
The Republican state central committee met in Cheyenne on Tuesday with members including Guenther, Lucas, Anderson, Gramm, Kirk, Merriam, Walton, Hadsell, Lee, Hagans, Spencer and secretary P C Spencer. Patrick Sullivan attended as national committeeman. Acting chairman Hadsell led the session as Warren, Governor Carey and Judge Kennedy spoke. The committee set plans for the campaign and decided to establish headquarters in the First National Bank building in Cheyenne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Central Committee
Cheyenne
Chas. A. Guenther
Douglas
Frank E. Lucas
Buffalo
P. P. Anderson
Basin
Otto Gramm
Laramie
H. 8. Kirk
Hendersons Welcome Son Allyn B Henderson
Mr and Mrs Albert B Henderson announce the birth of a son Allyn B Henderson weighing seven and a half pounds born last Monday afternoon. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lou Blakesley and Dr Chester Harris reports mother and child doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert B. Henderson
Allyn B. Henderson
Nadlers Welcome Baby Daughter This Monday
Mr and Mrs C A Nadler announce the arrival of their baby girl this Monday at home. Dr Harris reports all concerned doing finely and in good health at present.
Manderson State Bank Faces Fine Calendar Issue
The Manderson State Bank is involved in a calendar issue about fines while a photograph shows an angler describing large fish that escaped.
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Manderson State Bank
Receiver Appointed for Big Horn Basin Clay Co
A petition filed in district court by W B Snyder trustee for bondholders seeks a receiver for Big Horn Basin Clay Products Co of Lovell. Attorneys Strahan and Bowman represent the trustee. R E Richardson of Lovell is named temporary receiver pending a hearing on the merits.
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W. B. Snyder
The
Big Horn Basin Clay Products Co
Lovell
Strahan and Bowman
R. E. Richardson
New Light Rates Passed by City Council
The mayor and council approved a new ordinance establishing a schedule of light and power rates for city plant patrons. Rates follow levels used by nearby towns. full schedule appears in the ordinance published elsewhere in this issue.
Snowbound Town Amid Deep Winter Cold Wave
The largest snow of the winter fell last Monday and blankets the ground eight to ten inches. Last night brought the coldest temps of the season with 26 below zero this morning and some reports of 35 below last night.
Lampitt murder case to be tried by jury next month
A jury will be empaneled for the February term at court in a change of venue in the Lampitt murder case from Hot Springs County. With 75 to 100 witnesses, the trial is expected to last at least ten days. Lampitt allegedly blew up a bunk house in Grass Creek with dynamite. defense by Lin I Noble and W L Simpson of Cody. County attorney King of Hot Springs likely assisted by R B.
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Lampitt
Hot Springs
Grass Creek
Lin I, Noble
W. L. Simpson
Cody
King
R. B
Hard fought litigation to begin after Sprink Creek cases
A large crowd is expected for the trial described as the hardest litigated case since the Sprink Creek proceedings. The court will convene on January 30 for jury cases and the case will be heard early in February.
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Sprink Creek
Self-Help Sundays: Russians Adapt To Daily Shortages
Moscow reports daily life as a practical lesson in self-help amid failing central heating and power. Citizens improvise by buying stoves and pipes, hunting for wood, repairing circuits with penknives, and awaiting ready cloth, often waiting weeks for repairs as markets supply scarce parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Russia
Taxation Meet Recommends Retrenchment at Court House
About fifty residents gathered in the farmers room at the court house on Tuesday to discuss tax relief and economy in local government. A committee drafted resolutions urging extreme economy, curbing extra clerk hire, and delaying new roads and bridges until conditions justify spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
T. W. Spratt
J. H. Montgomery
H. T. Harris
R. R. Ferris
T. J. Jones
Josh Ellis
J. H Montgomery
Big Horn County
State of
Wyoming
Board of County Commissioners
Basin Lodge to Install Officers and Hold Social
Basin Lodge No. 29 Knights of Pythias will install officers tonight followed by a dance and supper for members and invited guests. A number of visiting members from out of town are expected to attend.
Large Scale Developments Promised In Wyoming Projects
G W Johnson announces major ventures in Wyoming including a water system for about 40000 acres in Broken Back and Bonnanza districts with a 20000 acre first unit. Tensleep Canyon Camp Co plans a camp and hotel in the Big Horn Mountains and a tourist operation. W L Mackey, oil company president, expected to arrive to finalize funding and construction plans this month.
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G. W. Johnson
Commercial Hotel
W. L. Mackey
Big Horn Mountains
Tensleep
Mackey
Oil
Mercer Ranch
Hyattville
Shower for Methodists aid draws Basin crowd
The Wednesday evening shower in the basement of Basin's Methodist church drew the largest attendance yet. Attendees brought items for the ladies kitchen and supper, enjoyed a full program including Earl Keefer, Miss Sylvia Elarth, and Miss Winifred Patten, and heard Rev. Bowling praise the event as fostering a fire side church feeling.
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Methodist Ladies Aid
Methodist
Basin
Earl Keefer
Sylvia Elarth
Winifred Patten
Bowling
the Aid
Music Change At M E Church Announced By Rev Bowling
Rev Edwin Bowling announced that from Sunday next Mrs M H Smith will take charge of church music. Morning service will include "Lord of Earth" anthem by Nelson and "Jerusalem" by Parker. evening service features "The Lord is in His Temple" by Wile and "Lord Speak to Me" by Hine with soloists and choir numbers.
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M. E. Church
Edwin Bowling
M. H. Smith
Nelson
Jerusalem
Parker
John Arnott
Temple
Wile
Lord
Hine
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Odd Fellows Lodges
Basin Lodge No. 36
N. G
Albert Scholz
V. G
Mark A Brown
Sec
Treas
D. L. Carr
Don C. Loyer
Con
Ray R. Morton
I. G
Frank L. Cox
O. G
Myron L. Gohn
F. T. Brigham
Oscar Scholz
Harry L. Smith
Roy Watt
J. W. Osborn
R. B. Cummings
R. P. Pearson
R. W. Chase
F. B. Chase
Fred, Gilco
Rowland
Woods
Coegsdale
Oleson
Hartman
Gilmore
Whipps
de Vall
Halfmann
Haller
Dockery
Alexander
Richardson
Robertson
Thompson
Kimbro
Bristow
Winslow Llewellyn
Derby
Amphenoir
Christensen
Emery
Higley
Tarrant
Rinehart
Glasgow
Sime
Olson
Gelinick
Hendricks
Amos
Orr
Ottesen
Alexander Garbett
Edwards
Farlein Robertson
Beckman
Agee
Hampton
Groshart
Chopper
Neely
Jonston
Brookins
Palmer
Forrest
Conant
Booper
Soucie Thompson
Herrick
Heron
Schuyler
Chenoweth
Nichols Allen
Blackley
Johnson
Perry
Lyceum
Oum
ROD and Gun
OF Shan
Trehlight Sassens
Elk Basin
Lander
Rock Creek
Salt Creek
Big Muddy
Pilot Butte
Hamilton Dome
Mule Creek
Thompson-Elk Basin Company
Nettie Thompson
Henderson’s
Bonanza
Bolo
Mra, W. A. Mortimer
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