Mummers Parade Descendant From Early U S History
On New Year’s Eve 1990 the Mummers parade drew over 300000 spectators in Philadelphia with 12000 forming the Bond Street march. Origin traces to colonial Delaware Valley settlers English and Swedish masquerade traditions linked to St George and Dragon. After the Revolution General Washington shifted central figures and the 1986 Silver Crown New Year’s association began sponsorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Bond Street
Quaker City
Delaware River
General Washington
St. George
Silver Crown
Municipal Administration of
Offizenry
Old China New Year observances and rites described
The article recalls pre New Year rites in old China including burning the Kitchen God’s paper effigy to judge family conduct and the molasses smeared face to ensure a sweet report. It notes the hectic end of year activities, debts settled, and stores staying open past midnight as firecrackers fill the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old
China
Civilians urged to give up all pleasure trips
The Office of Defense Transportation requested civilians abandon all pleasure trips on trams and intercity buses from December 17 to January 10. Travel for necessary purposes should be deferred if possible to keep transport available for armed forces and war business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Defense Transportation
Joseph B. Eastman
ODT
Snd
Eastman
Bestman
Wright Brothers Plane Homecoming Marked Forty Years
The 1943 anniversary honors the Wright brothers as President Roosevelt announces bringing the Kitty Hawk plane back from a British museum. Orville Wright, age 72, attends a Washington dinner with one request no speeches as he reflects on aviation’s rise from Dayton to global prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Brothers
Roosevelt
Orville Wright
Smithsonian Institute
Wright
Dayton
Oho
Washington
Mi Lis
Orwile Wight
Aerosphere
International Aviation
Fireproofing Christmas Trees
An old advisory explains chemicals to reduce fire risk in Christmas trees but warns no method makes a tree fireproof. It details ammonium sulfate and calcium chloride solutions, preparation steps, and cautions on storage, setup, and temperature to maximize uptake and preserve foliage color.
Absentee ballot law in Wyoming deemed inadequate
Wyoming officials described federal and state absentee voting rules as unclear and argued the law would hinder overseas service members from voting. Lists of candidates would arrive too late for transmission, and special forms for service ballots could not be completed within the required final days. A separate regional board also urged penalties for wage adjustments by Husky Refining Company. A local Eastern Star meeting and a scrap promotion note follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester C. Hunt
Tus
Pivitans
Armed Force Branch
Secretary of State
Wyoming
Denver
Dty
Regional War Labor Board
Husky Refining Company
Cody
Wyo
WLB
Steves W Leapheart
Missouri
Mont
John Howard
Cheyenne
Wye
Thomas A. Long
Influenza Epidemic Fears Rise in 1943 44 U S
Report notes England's epidemic and rising deaths raise U S concern over spread. US cases for 47 weeks of 1943 exceed 1942 by about 2 060 but stay below the five year median. Wyoming reports far fewer cases than last year. Deaths in five years decline, eight months 1943 see 29 influenza deaths. health officials urged to report promptly and telegraph notable increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wyoming
UO 5
Pubing Health Service
Washington
Hopkins Called to Reward In Evanston Wyoming Rites Planned
Thomas E Hopkins of Evanston Wyoming died Sunday at Dee Memorial Hospital Ogden Utah after a short illness. Born December 11 1906 he lived most of his life in the area and worked as a sheetmetal worker at the Union Pacific reclamation plant earning esteem from employer and workers. Survived by his wife two children Benny and Tommy one sister and four brothers. He was a member of Evanston Lodge No 4 AF and AM Odd Fellows Moose lodges and the Sheetmetal Workers Union. Funeral services from Mazone Temple Thursday at 2 PM with interment to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grim Reaper
Thomas E. Hopkins
Evanston
Wyoming
Dee Mermenel Hospital
Ogden
Utah
Thomas E Hopkins
Geo. W. Hopkins
James Hopkins
Howard P. Hopkins
Tom
AF & A
Mazome Temple
Odd Fellows and Moose Lodges
Evanston Tyre Department
The
Sheetmetal Workers Union
Christmas Seals Drive Falls Short of Goal in Wyoming
Dr W H Andrew president of the Wyoming Tuberculosis Association reports Christmas Seals sales total only 4957 45 dollars, far below the 21030 goal. Campaign chairman Paul Emerson appeals to all residents to contribute, noting the budget is tight and every seal counts toward the year’s work. Cheyenne postmaster Wm G Haas notes mail carries seals and health messages, urging continued donations before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H Andrew
Wyoming Tuberculogis Association
Paul Emerson
Wm G. Haas
Cheyenne
Packing Pointers For Mailing Cookies In Boxes
Mrs John Kiene of the Westinghouse Home economics Institute shares tips for mailing over a ton of cookies to service camps. Wrap each cookie in waxed paper, pad the box with shredded paper, pack loosely to prevent crushing, and place the box inside a heavy carton. Mark with postal inspection notice if gummed tape is used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kiene
Westinghouse Home Economics Institute
State Bank of Big Piney Stockholders Meeting
The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the State Bank of Big Piney will be held in the bank offices on Monday January 10 at 2 o clock PM for the election of directors. Albert Larson cashier public notice dates December 23 30 January 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Piney Chapter No 42, Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
State Bank of
Big Piney
Albert. Larson
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. S
Church OF ST. John the BarTist
Dudley McNeil
Nathaniel G Parry
Pine Creek Cabins
Pinedale
Itty Hawk
Cody Refinery
England
Chums
Dottie
Charlie
Dorothy Lamour
She the
Charlie Hes
Edgar Bergen
Fred Allen
Bob Burns
Dor Ameche
Ray Noble
Syike Jones
Win Cho
Enean Hakers
Ambac
Woo
Ziegfield
Teol
WwaCc
Wma
Caserta
George Herpat
Mesa
Maxwell House
Atlantic City Sox
Thos E. Hopkins
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!