Basin elects Sullivan mayor with four council seats filled
The annual Basin election elected FE J Sullivan mayor and councilmen Frank M Hime Wm Gibson and R R Denny with R B Landfair the only other candidate to gain notable votes. Out of 214 ballots Sullivan received 199 Hime 148 Gibson 129 Denny 178 and Landfair 77. The piece notes continued fiscal restraint and plans for a secure water supply amid national concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. J. Sullivan
Frank M. Hime
Wm. Gibson
R. R. Denny
R. B. Landfair
A. W. Coons
J. C. Stewart
E. J. Sullivan
D. B. Lewis
R. J. Extra
French Counterattacks Reclaim Ground on Western Front
German gains at Hill 44 are reversed by French counterattacks as patrol actions continue across Flanders and Picardy. French forces also push forward south of Haules in the Amiens region and repulse a German attempt to retake lost positions amid heavy casualties.
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Flanders
Picardy
Hill 44
Haules
Amiens
German Artillery Pounds Allied Front Across Somme Region
British and French troops endure continuous German shelling from trenches and field guns. The bombardment targets Haig’s forces south of Albert and the area north of Kemmel while French positions north of Montdidier and along the Montdidier to Noyon arc suffer heavy artillery fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field Marshal
Haig
Albert
Kemmel
Montdidier
Noyon
Surprise party honors Burt couple at Henderson home
On Tuesday night the Who-Do girls and Glad Hand boys from the Methodist Sunday school held a surprise party at Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Henderson home for Mr. and Mrs. Myron Burt. Myron left Tuesday for Thermopolis and missed the event. The women presented Mrs. Burt with a table cloth amid games and singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
L. A. Henderson
Myron Burt
Myron
Thermopolis
Ask Home Service For Information
A curious public service notice urges readers to ask Home Service about army allotments allowances hospital eligibility and other benefits for soldiers families. The tone hints at wartime guidance and appeals to households seeking support and reassurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Service
Boy Never Forgets His Mother Sent Mother's Day Cable
Last Sunday was Mothers Day. Lieut. John P. Arnott Jr in France since last Christmas sent his mother a cablegram dated May 11 1918. The message reached Mrs. John P. Arnott in Basin Wyoming via Cheyenne with greetings and love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Arnott, Jr
France
John P. Arnott
Basin
Wyo
Cheyenne
Blakesley Improves Says Mrs. Blakesley
Word from Mrs. Blakesley reports daily medical checkups on Mr. Blakesley show a slight improvement with no operation or specific treatment beyond wholesome food and rest. Address given as 121 North Prospect Bt Rochester Minn.
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Blakesley
North Prospect Bt
Rochester
Minn
Baccalaureate Sermon Set for Major High School Class
The annual baccalaureate sermon will be preached Sunday evening at the Methodist church. Rev Ralph M Jones will deliver the sermon and Rev A H F Watkine will anoint in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Ralph M. Jones
A. H. F. Watkine
Basin Folks Hear Capt Blake on War Efforts
About four hundred Basin residents attended a Sunday program featuring Captain D H Blake of the Canadian recruiting mission. He described food rationing and air raids in England, shared accounts of trench experiences, and highlighted allied efforts at Arras and the impact of conscription reforms. The event included a Mothers Day program and remarks by Rev Ralph M Jones and Rev A H F Watkins.
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Basin
D. H. Blake
Capt. Blake
Ralph M. Jones
A. H. F. Watkins
C. Wardlaw
M. F. Newport
Jones
Blake
Capt
England
Arras
Vimy Ridge
United States
Basin band hosts successful dance at Pease-Peterson hall
The Basin band led by Edgar Beard held a well attended dance last Saturday in the new Pease-Peterson building donated by Mr. Pease. The event netted about 100 to fund music purchases and bills. A Chamber of Commerce delegation praised the band and announced plans for a modern bandstand and regular patriotic public concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn County
Fair Association
Big Horn County Fair
Big Horn Basin
Big Horn
Prather and
Chappell
Harrisons
War Department
War and Navy
Department
Washington
Basin and Lowell
Basin Band
Edgar Beard
Pease-Peterson
Pease
Chamber of Commerce
Jake Schenk
M. H. Smith
O. A. Leavitt
Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Service
The annual memorial services of the Grand Army of the Republic will be held at the M. E. church on Sunday May 26 at 11 a m Rev R M Jones will preach the sermon all churches invited to cooperate in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
M. E
R. M. Jones
Married Monday in Basin by Rev Jones at parsonage
John Lewis Pitt and Mrs Margaret O Connell of Greybull were married Monday in Basin by Reverend R M Jones at the Methodist parsonage. The couple, well known in Greybull, received best wishes for a long and happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lewis Pitt
Margaret O'Connell
Greybull
Basin
R. M. Jones
Mrs C E Hall Returns for Basin Visit
Mrs C E Hall returned to Basin for a ten day visit with friends and relatives on Sunday afternoon. She had moved to Thermopolis after Clint began work in the Warm Springs field.
Men Return From Thermopolis After Brief Visit
Thos M Hyde J H Montgomery and Willard Richards returned yesterday from Thermopolis where they had been a few days attending to business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos, M, Hyde
J. H. Montgomery
Willard Richards
Thermopolis
Dickinson Elected Secretary of Basin Chamber
At a Monday Chamber of Commerce meeting in Basin, Raymond Dickinson was unanimously elected secretary, praised for familiarity with local ranchers and community. The post office roof changes were referred to the architect, with potential plan changes if costs stay within budget. Committee reports urged camp grounds improvements including a laundry and shower building, flower plantings, and signage for incoming tourists. Road work proceeds with county machines aiding culvert fixes, while the Basin band continues rehearsals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Frank A. Wise
Raymond Dickinson
H. W. Houghton
Basin
Jake Schenk
Mark H. Smith
Basin High School Graduates Five
Basin High School conducts commencement at the Rex Theatre on Friday May 24 with five graduates: Catherine Fern Young Ruth Ellen Rhodes Gladys W Johnston Harold B Whitmore and Hugh Raymond Gould. Notable absences include Gladys Johnston and Prof W F Moor now at Camp_funston Kansas. The program features invocation audience song address class song and diplomas.
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the Basin High School
Rex Theatre
Catherine Fern Young
Ruth Ellen Rhodes
Gladys W. Johnston
Harold B. Whitmore
Hugh Raymond Gould
Gladys Johnston
Washington
W. F. Moor
Camp Funston
Kas
C. Wardlaw America
Glee Club
Chas
Awartees Glee Club
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Sullivan
Lamb's
Hime
Gibson
Landfair
L. E. Deck
Worland
ASK Home Service
Lieut
Ra Lou Blakesley
County Fair
Will
May
THE
RED Cross
Army
Aven Nelson
Laramie
T. 5. Parsons
A. E. Chamberlain
International Harvester People
A. D. Faville
MecVain
A. E. Bowman
Frank Julian
Casper
Horticultural Society
Ivan L. Hobson
W. B. Gould
Henry Armeling
C. E. Hall
Chamber Commerce
Dickinson
Houghton
Miss Michaelson
H. Smith
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