Thanksgiving program at Rex theatre praised by community leaders
The Union Thanksgiving service at the Rex theatre featured school children songs, prayers, and addresses by Rev C Wardlaw Supt Colthorp Dean Watkins Judge Metz and others. Speakers thanked doctors farmers and mothers for wartime efforts urging continued conservation and peace. (Continued on page two).
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Rex Theatre
C. Wardlaw
Newport
R. Colthorp
Dean Watkins
D. Kimbro
C. Snow
P. W. Metz
M. Hyde
M. H. Smith
Colthorp
Church
God
Skovgard
M. F. Newport
Food Administration
Europe
Too
Eurone
Mra
W. C. Snow
Arnett Couple Welcome 8-Pound Son
Mr and Mrs Albert Arnett announce the birth of an eight pound boy this week. Mrs Arnett is recovering at Mathews maternity home. All concerned reported doing well.
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Albert Arnett
Arnett
Matthew’ m
Red Cross Directors to Elect Officers Next Tuesday
The directors of the Red Cross will meet on next Tuesday, December Sed, to elect officers for the ensuing year.
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The
Red Cross
Farmers' Institute Meetings Set for December Tours
A series of Farmers' Institute meetings will be held next month in Manderson Basin Emblem Shell Lovell Cowley Byron Denver Kane with speakers Parsons McVean Philips and Miss Allen. Afternoon and evening sessions will be hosted at each location by the County Agent.
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Farmers’ Institute
Parsons
McVean
Philips
Miss Allen
State Home
Manderson
Basin
Emblem
Shell
Lovell
Cowley
Byron
Denver
Kane
Basin home guards disbanded by governor order
Dr. C. W. G. Dodge, captain, announced that the Basin home guards are to disband and return all equipment following a governor’s order. The reason is unclear, but officials expect another form of militia to be organized.
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C. W. G. Dodge
Basin Home Guards
Move to Basin by McKune Couple from Casper
W McKune and wife arrived Sunday to relocate in Basin. They hail from Casper and plan to settle with Mr McKune taking a position at the Oil Well Supply Co.
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W. McKune
Basin
Casper
Mr. McKune
Oil Well Supply Co
N C Wickwire Dies after Long Illness in Wyoming
Nathan O Wickwire died at his son's home in Hyattville from complications of old age. Born April 1 1832 in Clymer New York he was 87 years 7 months 26 days old. He married Olive Root in 1855 and had seven children. only two survive. He moved to Wyoming in 1889, living in Hyattville and Basin. Funeral services were held in Hyattville conducted by Rev M F Newport with interment in Hyattville Cemetery. The community extends sympathy to the family.
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Nathan O. Wickwire
Clymer
Chau‘tauqqua County
N. Y
Olive Root
Deborah
Lester
Elmer
Byron
Samuel
Mayl
Alton
B. F. Wickwire
Alton Wickwire
France
Mr. Wickwire
Wyoming
Hyattville
Basin
M. F. Newport
Building restrictions lifted by war industries board
A telegram to county chairmen from Maurice Groshon states that all restrictions on building projects have been removed. Builders may proceed without permits from the War Industries Board, signaling a broad relaxation of controls for construction.
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R. M. Jones
Council For National Defence
Iwar Industries Board
War Industries Board
Maurice Groshon
Rae Completes Furlough Returns to Duty
Donald Vincent Marly of the United States Navy Medical Corps resumes duties in Boston after a 30 day furlough visiting his parents in Mandar Leon Mississippi and Mississippi Boson.
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Donald Vincent Marly
1. A. Navy Medical Corps
Boson, Miss
Manderleon
Birth of a Son for Mr and Mrs Hareleroad
Word from Cheyenne reports Mrs Bred Hareleroad has given birth to a son. Mer Hareleroad is attending a training school at Colorado Springs. Friends of the couple will extend congratulations.
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Cheyenne
Bred Hareleroad
Mer. Hareleeroad
Colorado Springs
New Owl Company 3 Organized with Wells Near Burlington
Walter T. Payne and T. J. Mc Namara lead a Burlington area venture organizing New Owl Company 3. Officers named include Constant Webster president Cicero Avent VP George S. Muller secretary and R L Praetor treasurer. They secured eight hundred acres near Burlington and plan drilling once equipment arrives. The Red Cross to welcome returning soldiers amid nationwide canteen support and homeward receptions.
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Walter T. Payne
T. J. McNamara
Worland
Burlington
Constant Webster
Cicero Avent
George S. Muller
R. L. Preator
Henry Griffin
Visit in Lovell and Greybull for Calhouns
Mr and Mrs Wendell Calhoun traveled to Greybull on Monday where Mrs Calhoun stopped to visit friends for several days. Mr Calhoun proceeded to Lovell to tend county agent business for several days.
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Wendell Calhoun
Greybull
Calhoun
Mr. Calhoun
Lovell
Fire at 5. H. Smith House Nearly Sparks Major Blaze
A gas stove accident in the southwest part of town at the 5. H. Smith house caused a small fire. Fire alarm was sent in but residents contained the blaze before the volunteer department arrived.
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5. H. Smith
Move to Lusk for new oil field work
Mrs. Wilbur A. Lease arrived in Basin from Riverton and plans to move with her husband to Lusk. They will join Mr. Lease who will be employed in the Hidden Dome oil fields after spending Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hall.
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Wilbur A. Lease
Basin
Hidden Dome
C. E. Hall
Bakery Gas Explosion Burns Worker At Oven
Last Monday a gas explosion at the bakery burned Ulysses Lissa on the face and hands as he lit the oven. He has been resting well since the accident and hopes to be out in a few days.
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Ulysses Lissa
Demonstration of Club Work At Lovell
Ray Brown, county club leader, left midweek for Lovell where he will conduct a club work demonstration. He plans to return to Basin at the start of the week.
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Ray Brown
Lov~en
Io Reurn
Pa-Pe Move Into New Home In Town
Mr and Mrs Hyde moved into the new home they purchased from W B Pouw. Dr and Mrs W G Dodge moved into the house formerly occupied by the Pryd es. Mr and Mrs W H May and daughter Myrna and S H Smith were in Worland this week attending the bedside of Adrian Buatth.
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Pa — Pe
Mra
M. Hyde
Pouw
Dre
Myrna
H. Smith
Worland
Adrian Buatth
Cody businessman in town on Bey-Jeral affairs
A. M. Warringer of Cody has spent several days in town this week handling business with Bey-Jeral officers.
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A.M. Warringer
Cody
Bey- Jeral
Hazel Blakesley Accepts Bookkeeper Position at Basin State Bank
Miss Hazel Blakesley, a Wyoming native from Otto, has accepted a bookkeeper role at Basin State Bank. She graduated top of her class in Basin High School 1916, taught during senior year, and later worked in Basin and Greybull. She has cared for her father during illness and will bring strong training to the bank.
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Hazel Blakesley
Basin State Bank
Hazel
Wyoming
Otto
Basin
Telephone Exchange
Pease- Peterson Company
Greybull
Horse Creek
Car Accident After Basin Gardens Sale
Last Saturday night after attending the Henry sale in Basin Gardens, William Tatman C H Burritt John Pennington and E H Stiles from Mandelson were riding home when their car crossed Antelope Creek. The steering failed causing the car to swerve and overturn. Tatman was bruised but all escaped with only scratches.
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Henry Sale
Basin Gardens
Wm. Tatman
C. H. Burritt
John Pennington
E. H. Stiles
Mandelson
Antelope Creek
Mr. Tatman
Court Disposes Of Divorce Cases In Judge Metz Session
The following cases were disposed of by Judge Metz. E F Hall vs Edith B Hall divorced on desertion grounds. decree granted Nov 15. Francis E Miller vs Georges Miller divorce on cruelty grounds. order for sale of real estate in the estate of J G Parker signed Nov 16. Decree dated Nov 16. Deves granted Nov 16. Robert Kinney administrator for Grey Bull listed.
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Metz
E. F. Hall
Edith B. Hall
Harti Zan
Francis E. Miller
Georges Miller
Greybull
Marshall & Ellis
Paul Moss
Hartigan
Deves
J. G. Parker
Robert Kinney
EyE OR COLORED MAN EXPIRES
Ollie Pierce colored man dies after being shot by E. J. King colored man on October 21 at the Wyoming hotel. Dr. Smith said recovery was unlikely and an inquest will be held with a likely charge against King.
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Ollie Pierce
E. J. King
Wyoming Hotel
Pierce
Missing in Action Beryl Perkins Reported
Harve Perkins of Otto received a telegram from Washington stating his son Beryl Perkins has been missing since September 27. He went away months ago with a group of boys from the county.
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Harve Perkins
Otto
Washington
Beryl Perkins
Beryl
Linn Departs for Sheridan Butter Creamery Vacancy
Hugh Linn, a butter maker at the local creamer y, left yesterday for Sheridan where he expects to remain. J L Keatchie of Dexter, Ia will arrive with his family next week to fill Linn's position.
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Hugh Linn
Sheridan
J. L. Keatchie
Dexter
Mr. Linn
Appoints County Chairman for Fatherless Children Aid
Mrs. Thos M Hyde is named county chairman of the national association formed to aid fatherless children of France. The organization coordinates care and support for those left behind by the war.
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Thos
M. Hyde
Nitctional Association
France
Reed Tolman Returns From Camp McArthur Discharge
Reed Tolman of Otto was discharged this week, the first local serviceman from the county to return from Camp McArthur.
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Reed Tolman
Otto
Camp McArthur
Two Negroes Die After Wyoming Fight at Burlington Depot
John Thomas died from wounds sustained in a Saturday night melee at Worland. Will Cunningham and B. Denny are named as his assailants. inquest and preliminary hearing set with $5,000 bonds, witnesses listed.
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John Thomas
Wyoming Hotel
Worland
Worland Grit
Burlington Depot
Manderson
Basin
Wickwire
Dr. Smith
B. Denny
Cunningham
M. H. Smith
Big Horn County
Thomas
Will Cunningham
Justice of the Peace
W. A. Curtice
Oscar Jones
May Kearns
G. H. Jernigan
M., H. Warren
H. W. Rich
District Court
C. H. Harkins
William Schaller
Potts of Centralia Sees Basin Area As Potential Home
A. Potts from Centralia Missouri visited Basin last week as guest of J. C. Stewart. He is seeking a new location and was favorably impressed with Basin country. It is hoped he will relocate with his family to Basin.
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BE. A. Potts
Centralia
Basin
J. C. Stewart
Potts
Editorial thanks readers and helpers in this issue
The Republ ican editorial team expresses gratitude to Boyd V. Osborn and a few friends who helped out after a week with flu symptoms. The note credits their effort and extends heartfelt thanks.
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The
Republican
Boyd V. Osborn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Service
Ah Arnetts
N. C. Wickwire
Rae
NEW Owl Company
American Red Cross
Haseen
War Department
Chambers of Commerce
T. K. Bishop
T. 8. Armstrong
Sp. M. Hyde
R. G. Belton
Basin Woman's Club
Basin Woman's Club; Mesdames
J. H. Hanlon
T. W. Spratt
N. J. Anderson
H. L. Wise
Mothers’ and Friends’ Committee
Jessie Wardlaw
Lucile Coons
Cora van Pelt
Carrie Lester
Constance Skovgard
Myrna May
Verna Dragoo
Adelard Newport
Gladys Scott
B. C. Burchess
Ehere
Riverton
Rarce
Ee Linn
Missouri
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