Matt Hakkara Passed Suddenl y in Halfway Ranch Auction
Matt Hakkara of Halfway Wyoming died of a heart attack at an auction sale at the Walter Ball ranch last Saturday afternoon July 20. He was 61, a Finland native, long engaged in ranching with many neighbors and friends in Halfway. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in Halfway with Mortician Francis Tanner, and interment was in Halfway cemetery. The pallbearers included Osmo Ranta Tra McWilliams Frank Bray Walter Ball Nelse P. Christensen and William Sherman. Messages urged local workers to register with nearby offices to aid in skilled labor placement and prevent bid competition as part of a broader employment effort.
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Matt Hakkaras
Halfway
Wyo
Walter Ball
Matt Hakkara
Finland
Finand
Francis Tanner
Halfway Cemetery
Big Piney
Osmo Ranta
Tra McWilliams
Prank Bray
Nelse P. Christensen
William Sherman
Army Recruiting District promotes swift Wyoming promotion chances
Major John F. Nelson announces unprecedented peace time opportunities in the United States Army as Wyoming organizes a new Recruiting District and the Seventh Division. ENLISTERS from ROTC CMTC or high school grads can rapidly advance. openings exist across Casper Sheridan Lovell Newcastle Rock Springs Kemmerer Lander Torrington and Laramie.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Federal
United States Army
John F. Nelson
Wyoming
Nelson
Camp Ord
California
Monterey
Seventh Division
West Coast Artillery
Varwins
Mrs Irvin Corthell Honored In July Bridge Event
Mrs L D Tanner hosted three bridge tables on July 23 honoring her daughter Mrs Irvin Corthell of Laramie Wyoming visiting the area. High score went to Mrs James Mickelson, second to Mrs Jones. Also noted are Dr Jay G Warner’s military leave August 1–28 and campus news from the University of Wyoming including a record 894 summer session students and upcoming commencements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Tanner
Irvin Corthell
Lydia Tanner
Laramie
Wyoming
Mesdanes
F. Mickelson
Joseph Budd
William Sherman
Jesse B. Budd
J. E. Deveraux
G. T. Morgan
Geo. W. Hopkins
Geo. A Mollat
Rodney Bennet
Gen. Farrell
Francis Tanner
Jones
Irvin Corthel
Tanner
James Mickelson
Wyo
University of Wyoming
Lfe
Paul Popenae
Los Angeles
Swumer
Snowy Range Mountains
America
9. C. Schwiering
National Defense Vocational Training Opens in Wyoming
State Department Public Taskna tion announces six Wyoming cities will host emergency trade training under the National Defense Vocational Training Program. Automechanics welding blacksmithing and electrical maintenance courses run for three months with no tuition. Enrollment is open to currently employed tradespeople or those with prior training. placements follow via the State Employment Service.
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State Department
Public Tasknation
Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
Natonal Defense
Ie Trade and Industrial Service
Wyoming S.ire
Department of Public Destruction
WPA
N. A
COC
U. S. Army
Matincial Guard
National Defense
Wyavang
Wyoming Trac School
Laramie
Gasper High School
Evanston High School
Lander High School
Rock Springs High School
Cheyenne High School
State
Blanchard Leads Wyoming Athletics Toward Reform and Community
Observer notes Clair Hy Blanchard retools Wyoming athletics with a people first approach. He forms a tight advisory staff, emphasizes clean hard football, dormitory living for athletes, and broader Wyoming recruitment while seeking state cooperation to build a stronger program at the University of Wyoming. The plan focuses on development and public trust rather than immediate victories.
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Lewis E. Bates
University of Wyoming
Clair Hy (Okie) Blanchard
Wyoming
Atheltics
Blanchard
University
Instanee
Disiv, McLeren
Rbhoedess
Witle Ard Hunt
Okie
Wyoming College
Wyomme
Gev
Nels H. Smith
Senator Schwartz Announces Two West Point Appointments
Senator H H Schwartz of Wyoming says he will fill two vacancies at the United States Military Academy West Point via Civil Service selection. Exams for candidates will be held October 5 1940 in multiple Wyoming towns with residency and age requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
H. H. Schwartz
Wyoming
United States Military Academy
West Point
Casper
Cheyenne
Cody
Evanston
Jackson
Ander
Lataine
Rawlins
Rock Springs
Sheridan
Senate Officey
Distribution of Antelope Permits in Wyoming Open Seasons
The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission authorized 3 000 antelope permits for hunting across several counties with specific open dates. Albany and Niobrara have limited quotas. others operate on a first come basis from Cheyenne. Non residents get 6 percent of permits held for timely licensing.
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Cheyenne
Wye
Wyoming
Park County
Niobrara
Sweetwater
Carbon
Fremont
Nairona
Albany County
Weston County
Campbell
Converse
Jobin
Ninbrarg County
Hess
Johnson Countie
Albany
Nighrara
Lester Bagley
Card of Thanks and Obituary for John Isaacson
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for condolences from family and friends after the death of John Isaacson, 72, a rancher from Willow Creek near Cora Wyoming. Survived by brother Frank Isaacson. remains moved to Heck Springs for funeral services. funeral details indicate services held the day of report.
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John Isaacson
Willow Creek
Cora
Wyo
Heck Springs
Francis Tanner
Frank Isaacson
Norman Barlow
Artist Guild Meets at Mrs Sargent’s Daniel Home
The Artist Guild gathered at Mrs. L W Sargent’s new Daniel Pinedale Junction home with many members and three visitors. A luncheon followed a Presidents quiz won by Mrs Bayer with consolation prize to Mrs Meyers. The reading list covered poems essays and quotes, with the next meeting set for Aug 1 at 12 30 with Mrs Meyers at Sargent Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artist Guild
L. W. Sargent
Daniel-Pinedale Junction
Ory
Sargent
Bayer
Meyers
Bess
Chaussee
Barlow
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Willams
Unemployment Compensation Commission Information
J. W. Williams
Unemployment Compensation Commission of
Wyomling
Williams
Jay G. Warner
Ins
Ft. Lewis
Richard Key
Kem, Mercer
E. D. Key
Daniel
OFEN
Treasure Island
Henry G. Hardy
Chicago
Jimmy Hawkins
Fred Allen
Jimmy
Ford
Ford Progress
Schwartz
Mrs. R. S. Bennett
Kemmerer Business
Prank McGinnis of
LaBarge
Zmanks
Albert Merrell
Mary Merrell
Ernest Merrell
W. H. Martin
H. D. Hayck
Charles Bird
Fauiy
Jonn Isaacson OF
Cors
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