Memorial Day observance honors fallen in Basin
Memorial Day exercises were held at the Rex Theatre with Dean J. J. Dixon in charge. The program included My Country tis of Thee, Gettysburg Address by Gertrude Skovgard, and a speech by Mayor R. B. West. Afterward graves at the cemetery were decorated with flowers as the G A R and Spanish-American War veterans attended in a body.
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Rex Theatre
Dean J. J. Dixon
American Legion Post
Lincoln
Gertrude Skovgard
R. B. West
G. A. R. Post
J. H. Denny
Henry Payne
Ged. W. Ke
France
New England
Bunker Hill
Gettysburg
Cuba
Argonne
Lawa
Snyder for State Treasurer rises in Big Horn Basin
John Snyder of Lovell announces his candidacy for state treasurer in the republican primaries. He is president of Lowell State Bank and a member of the state highway commission. Backed by Big Horn Basin counties, he is seen as likely to win the nomination and election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Snyder
Lovell
John
Snyder
Lowell State Bank
State Highway Commission
Big Horn Basin
Mr. Snyder
Breakfast for Communion Class at Hyde Home
Mesdames Hyde Eastor D J O Neill and Fleming hosted a breakfast for the Communion class after ten o'clock mass at the Catholic church last Sunday. Seven tables were laid with generous hospitality and the young girls enjoyed the event to the fullest extent in their hostesses home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Hyde
Eastor
D. J. O'Neill
Fleming
Mra. Thos
M. ‘Hyde
Guddia
Oil field progress and drilling activity across Basin Greybull region
In Grass Creek and Greybull regions drilling continues with tens of wells planned. Operators report slow progress through hard cap rock with the Embar sand expected next week and potential water bearing results. The Teapot field near Casper advances with renewed activity and Casper supply houses report rising business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland-Wyoming
Greybull
Ohio
Mercer Home
Casper
Frank A. Little Is Held Up by Storm in Billings
Attorney Frank A. Little was detained in Billings for over three days due to a heavy rainstorm. He attended a Shriner event there while Basin residents including John Landfair Herbert Wise Clarence Gardiner and C. A. Zaring were also listed as attendees.
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Frank A. Little
Billings
Mr. Little
Shriner's
Basin
John Landfair
Herbert Wise
Clarence Gardiner
C. A. Zaring
Lovell Gas Officials Visit Basin Elders
J. M. B. Perkins of Denver Andy Crows of Greely and R. E W Richardson of Lovell visited Basin officials yesterday morning after touring Lovell holdings. The contingent was en route to Colorado.
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J, M. B. Perkins
Denver
Andy Crows
Greely
R. E W. Richardson
Lovell
Lovell Gas & Mlovtine Co
Batin
Gentienen
Colorado
Married pair wed in Billings amid ceremony
On Friday Mack McKone and Mrs. Mary Plank traveled to Billings where McKone obtained a license and married Mrs. Larry Plank formerly Mary Talbott. Rev. George David Wolfe of the Methodist Church of Billings performed the ceremony. The couple returned home midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack McKone
Mary Plank
Preston Talbott
Sylvia Elarth
Billings
McKone
Larry Plank
Mary Talbott
George David Wolfe
Methodist ‘Ewareh
Osborn and Pickering Married in Billings Ceremony
Jason W. Osborn and Miss Ethel Pickering wed in Billings with Dean Matthews officiating. The couple returned to Basin and reside at the Bowler residence on South Seventh Street. Friends join The Republican in offering congratulations.
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Jason W. Osborn
Ethel Pickering
Billings
Dean Matthews
Episcopal Church
Basin
South Seventh Street
Home Nears Completion in Basin on Seventh and B
The under construction residence of Ira Bale at the corner of seventh and B street nears completion. Joe Menea holds the building contract and has pushed work ahead. Fred Frisby earns the plumbing contract for a modern home in a prime town location.
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Ira Bale
Seventh and
B Street
Basin
Joe Menea
Fred Frisby
Allen Sons Depart Basin For Missoula Move
Roy and Cecil Allen sons of Gus Allen of Tensleep spent a few days visiting relatives in Basin and departed on Wednesday for Missoula Montana to live.
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Roy and
Cecil Allen
Gus Allen
Tensleep
Basin
Missoula
Montana
First Open Air Dance Opens Season at Pavilion
Tonight at the pavilion the flat open air dance of the season will occur. Music provided by the Greybull orchestra, a fast rising act in the state. A good floor and fresh air promise an inviting evening.
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Greybull
Basim Invites Town to Opening Dance at Pavilion
Basim invites residents to the opening dance of the season at the local pavilion. Attend once and you are sure to come again, with dances planned throughout the summer.
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Basim
Lamb Crop Outlook In Big Horn Basin Boosted
Snyder of Lovell and A D Johnson of First National Bank Cheyenne visited Basin and vicinity to review loans. Johnson said the Big Horn Basin lamb crop averages better than other areas, about 76 percent, and predicted relief from livestock downturn with flock masters regaining footing and national prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovell
A. D. Johnson
First National Bank of
Cheyenne
Robinsons Return Home After Nebraska Visit
William Robinson and his wife returned home from a three week visit with relatives in Nebraska. They traveled overland from Omaha in five days in an Essex and encountered heavy storms. They visited Alliance Fremont and Omaha and expressed happiness to be back in the Big Horn Basin.
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William Robinson
Nebraska
Omaha
Essex
Alliance
Freemont
Big Horn Basin
Elks Dance Planned Next Friday by Greybull Lodge
The Greybull lodge of Elks will host a dance on the Basin pavilion floor a week from tonight. The Bills, famed for lively entertainments, are expected to provide a memorable evening as the committee ensures Elks and friends enjoy the event to the full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greybull Lodge of Elks
Basin Pavilion
Elks
Canyon Road Contract Awarded for Big Horn Canyon
John Snyder of the state highway commission announced the Canyon Road contract went to Utah Construction Co. for 295000 dollars. The project includes grading culverts embankment iron pipe masonry tunnel and excavations to build a year round road between Casper and Billings and improve access to Yellowstone with federal aid. It will create many summer jobs and ease statewide labor shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Snyder
State Highway Commission
Highway Board
Big Horn Canyon
Thermopolis
Utah Construction Co
Hot Spenes
Fremont
Bird's Eye Pass
Casper
Billings
Vacationers Return From Thermopolis Trip
Monday's train carried eight local youths home after a vacation at Thermopolis. They praised the plunge as the best part of the trip but ran out of money. The group included Milton Zargg, Jimmie Goodrich, and Jimmie Keatchle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thermopolis
Zaring
Milton Zarjog
Jimmie Goodrich
Jimmie Keatchle
Government to Build Power Line From Shoshone Dam
A Greybull Wyoming conference with government reclamation officials discussed securing a power line from the Shoshone dam to Greybull and Basin. Attendees included Gailor Longwell McFail Warren Smithe and local officials as plans moved toward an early decision. Mayor West praised progress and a formal announcement is expected soon.
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Greybull
R. B. West
Basin
West
Suit in Park County challenges Greybull Valley Irrigation District
O. B. Mann of Meeteetse wins a temporary restraining order against the Greybull Valley Irrigation District in Cody district court. The suit claims the district creation is unconstitutional and seeks to stop tax levies on Mann’s land for the reservoir project.
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O. B. Mann
Meeteetse
Greybull Valley Irrigation District
Cody
Homeward Bound Homeward Bound Departing teachers head to distant homes
Three local teachers left for their homes on Monday. Misa Baumboffner travels to Minneapolis. Miss McGown goes to Greeley Colorado for relatives then to Monroe City Missouri. Missa Gygax heads to Osborne Kansas for residence.
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Misa Baumboffner
Minneapolis
Miss McGown
Greeley
Colorado
Will
Monroe City
Missa Gygax
Osborne
Kansas
Red Cross Plans Community Gym Event for Flood Relief
A special Red Cross meeting on Wednesday considered a National American Red Cross appeal for flood victims in the south after the Mississippi overflowed its banks. The local chapter will stage a novel gymnasium entertainment with all community groups to participate. Next week's papers will publish full participation details.
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Red Cross
National American Red Cross
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BR. B. West
Conte
Argonne Forest
American Legion
Chateau Thierry
Southland
Cua
Phillipines
Flanders Fields
Grass Creek
Trehlight
Elk Basin
Lance
Hiddendome
Catholic Services
Father Endres
L Leonard
Kyrie
Myre
Cria
Credo
Earl Williams
Endres
Robinson’s Are
Canyon Road
Cody Dam
Monnday
West, Greybull and
Sasin
Park County
RED Cross AT Work
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