Joint Installation Ceremonies At Basin and Eliza Lodges
A joint installation of Basin Lodge No. 35 and Eliza Rebekah Lodge No. 26 was held in Fraternity hall Tuesday night with a banquet and dance afterward. Officers named included Grand Master F. T. Brigham and Naomi Belton as Noble Grand. a program featured songs by a high school glee club and performances by local musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin Lodge No. 35
Eliza Rebekah Lodge No
Fraternity Hall
F. T. Brigham
G. R
Rebekahs
Clara F. Collins
Chas. Galusha
L. C. Gray
Mary Gibson
D. L. Carr
Lou Blakesley
J. A. Coons
F. I. Rue
Noble Grand
Ed. Dunaway
Albert Scholz
R. J. Extra
Wm. Gibson
Mark A. Brown
Naomi F. Belton
Elsie Extra
Mazie V. Rhodes
Ella Carr
Elsie Hoel
Lucy Hoover
N. G
Ida Fedderson
J. W. Osborn
Lizzie C. Gould
Inside Guardian
Luella Blakesley
Outside Guardian
G. J. Schenk
Y. G
Blanche Gould
V. G
Glass factories and Basin region manufacturing outlook
The Lowell glass factory demonstrates Basin country has the essentials for high grade products. With abundant gas supplies, more factories will move here, including brick tile and cement plants, making the Big Horn Basin a growing manufacturing hub.
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Lowell
Basin
Big Horn Basin
Still More New Wells in Byron Field
The Allen Oil company brought in two new shallow wells in the Byron field during the first of the week. One well, previously abandoned as a dry hole, began spouting as casing was pulled from 1600 feet. Oil surfaced around the derrick and spill area before it could be capped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Oil Comany
Byron Field
Neveral
Oll
Lovell Chronicle
Large Barn Burns on Jay Ranch
A large barn on the ranch of Jay caught fire and burned extensively. Firefighters battled the blaze through the night, with flames collapsing parts of the structure and spreading smoke across the property. No injuries reported. Heat damaged nearby outbuildings. Authorities investigated cause.
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Jay
Fire destroys Loman farm on Nowood
Loman on the Nowood lost four horses six cattle a automobile harness and many other articles in a fire discovered after feeding in the morning. The origin is unknown and the loss is severe, drawing community sympathy.
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Loman
Nowood
Child Hurt By Pitchfork In Play Accident
Little Carl Voss three years old, son of Mr and Mrs John Voss, near Rairden, is in critical condition from peritonitis after a pitchfork tine pierced his abdomen while playing Tuesday forenoon. His older brother pulled the tine free but infection had begun, and the outcome remains uncertain.
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Carl Voss
John Voss
Rairden
Carl
Coal development in Big Horn Basin gains momentum
Development of coal will soon advance as a major industry in the Big Horn Basin. Over the past year Gebo and Crosby mines in Hot Springs county sustained heavy output. The Early Coal company expanded near Manderson with 25 workers, while Beall Brothers increased activity marketing coal. Large blocks of government withdrawn land are opening to entry, signaling future leadership for the region’s coal sector.
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Big Horn
Gebo
Crosby
Hot Springs
Early
Manderson
Big Horn County
Beall Brothers
Big Horn Basin
Big Hern Basin
Washakie
Park Counties
Cowley
Byron
Warm Springs
Thermopolis
Golden Eagle
Grass Creek
Hamilton Dome
Kirby Creek
Lucerne
Oregon Basin
Basin
Cody
Greybull
Torchlight
Little Buffalo Basin
Meeteetse
Hidden Dome
Worland
Golden Eagle Dome
Elk Basin
Lovell
Lite Buffalo Basin
Himes
Crystal Creek
Basin Country
Interior Department
Mail Truck Accident During Canal Flood
George Nelson stage driver for Uncle Sam reports a serious wreck near St. Joe when canal floodwater froze a road. The truck skidded on ice, overturned, and broke a wheel and axle. Nelson plans to seek compensation from the canal company for damages.
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George Nelson
Uncle Sam
Basin
Burlington
St. Joe
Royal Neighbors Install Officers at Fraternity Hall
The Royal Neighbors installed officers for the coming year at Fraternity hall. Oracle Blanche Gould Vice Oracle Elaie Hoel Chancellor Lucile Johnson Marshal Mrs. Lou Blakesley I. S. Mrs. J. Baker O. S. Mrs. J. P. Zane Manager Mrs. Zela Murphy. An oyster supper followed with husbands and relatives invited and a fine time reported.
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Fraternity Hall
Oracle
Blanche Gould
Elaie Hoel
Lucile Johnson
Mra
Lou Blakesley
I. S
County Board Elects Weints Chairman Retrenches Budget
The county commissioners met Tuesday to organize by electing John Weints as chairman. They approved current bills and officials bonds and designated The Basin Republican as official paper for two years. A retrenchment policy was adopted and several county posts may be discontinued for the coming year.
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Board of County Commissioners
John Weints
Varous
Basin Republican
Willl
Explosion at Casper refinery injures man and shakes area
An early morning gas explosion at the Casper refinery injures a man and shatters windows for blocks around. Firefighters extinguish the blaze with help from the refinery staff and local units.
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Casper
Ltyle Boss
Changes in naturalization law favoring women proposed
A favorable House immigration committee report outlines a bill to replace two naturalization measures. It ends automatic citizenship from marriage for women and requires individual applications. Children would be eligible for citizenship at 18 to 21 with proof of attachment to the Constitution. Readers would need to prove English reading and speaking ability and renounce anarchistic beliefs.
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Washington, Jan
House Immigration Committee
Representative Johnson
Washington
Congress
United States
Althouh
Division of Citizenship Training
Department of Labor
Legion Lyceum Contract Annulled. Ticket Refunds Planned
The American Legion canceled the lyceum course after poor reception and will refund all season ticket holders. A new date for a future event will be announced. note the upcoming opportunity at Muander-son on Saturday night.
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American Legion
Muanderson
Chamber of Commerce meeting and director election
The Chamber of Commerce convenes at the club rooms next Monday night to conduct important business and elect directors. Businessmen and those invested in national prosperity are urged to attend and support a large turnout.
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Chamber of Commerce
Legion Elect At Marion Turner Post No 29
Marion Turner Post No 29 elected officers for the coming year last Friday evening with John L. Landfair as Commander Frank Barth as Vice Commander Elliott Shaw as Adjutant Chester Harris as Finance Officer The chaplain position will be filled by appointment.
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Marion Turner
John l L. Landfair
Frank Barth
Elliott Shaw
Pinance Omeer
Chester
Harris
Gypsum Deposits Spur Building Boom Coming Year
The article notes enormous gypsum deposits from redbed exposures across the country and a rising building boom. Wyoming Plaster Co at Stucco near Sheep Mountain has advanced rapidly and plans to expand territory next year as others enter the industry.
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Wyoming Plaster Co
Stucco
Sheep Mountain
Livestock Deficiency Report Highlights Cattle Shortfall
The state board of livestock commissioners issued a two year report showing a 295 598 head deficit in cattle for 1920 versus 1919. Clarence Gardner of Paint Rock serves on the board and livestock men face serious concern over the shortfall.
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State Board of Livestock Commissioners
Clarence Gardner
Paint Rock
Social events mark opening week of new year
The district hosts a series of New Year gatherings with bridge games and dinners. Mrs. T. K. Bishop and Mrs. W. A. Robb entertain with guests including Mrs. Sarah McCann and Mrs. Thos. M. Hyde. Prizes noted for high scores and guests linger over refreshments.
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T. K. Bishop
Thos. Kinney
Sarah McCann
Thos. M. Hyde
W. A. Robb
Kensington
R. H. Ahrens
Mesdames Neal Anderson
Bolduc
J. A. Coons
C. W. Atherly
Leon Losey
Kenney, McCann
F. M. Hime
H. H. Hime
M. B. Walker
O. J. Rausch
R. L. Silver
W. B. Hartigan
Winifred Patten
J. Rausch
Bridge
Casper
E. F. Peterson
J. A. Howell
Worland
Jacobs
Chas. Brown
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ODD Fellows
Pitchfork
Kfire AT
Review OF
Ervoir
OIL and Gas
Cowley Lovell
Big Horn River
Tasman Mountain Oil & Gas Co
Legion
American Legion Elect
F. A. Little
R. B. West
Guy Brill
J. C. Stewart
W. Atherly
John Coons
Neal Anderson
Anna Bolduc
H. Armeling
Gaylord
S. G. Belton
Marl Gebhart
Ed Dawson
A. Gould
P. P. Anderson
H. 8. Kelley
Gladys Fake
O. T. Gebhart
W. H. Gierasch
Joe Messier
J. R. Bonwell
Broent Glersch
H. C. Brandt
J. P. Zane
Basin Gardens
North Beach
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