All Honor to George Washington Bicentennial Plans Rush Ahead
The George Washington Bicentennial Commission reports nation wide 1932 celebrations for the 200th birth anniversary. States and territories prepare monthly events in Washington and home towns while a national film on Washington is planned. Local committees in Washington coordinate with the federal commission as governors and district leaders mobilize to host visitors and conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
U.S. Grant
Sol Bloom
New York
Washington City
Lf 14
Béstnet
Columbia
Maryland
Virginia
National Commission
Washington
United States Commission
Mioving Picture Men
Bloom
Congress
Cano H. Rudolph
District of Columbia
The
Star Today
Jocal Commission
District Commission
Rudolph
Mark Lansburgh
Wyoming Motor Vehicle Registration Rates by County
Wyoming counties show varied success under the new license law as of July 1. Platte County lags with 82 percent car and 7 percent truck registrations, risking revenue. other counties like Washakie Natrona and Lincoln also trail. Officials’ efficiency could align all counties with state totals.
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Wyoming
Platte County
Washakie
Natrona
Lincoln
Big One That Got Away at Jackson Lake Fish Tale
Mr and Mrs Frank Burner and friends return from Jackson fishing trip reporting a monster Mackinaw strike at five pm. The fight left Christensen exhausted as the giant bent the line and snapped a copper lure, then vanished after a dramatic splash back. Several other catches were made but the huge fish remains elusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Burner
H. E. Griges
N. P. Chostencen
Harry Danielson
Jackson
Jackson Lake
Burney
Chistennsen
Chrisensen
Christensen
Fauk
Wyoming Lamb Crop Largest in Years
The 1930 Wyoming lamb crop is the largest in years with an estimated 2 550 000 head docked, up 27 percent from last year, per A J King State Federal Agricultural Statistician. Lambs docked averaged 60 percent this season compared with 64 percent last year and 80 percent in 1929. A favorable winter and spring for range sheep reduced dry ewes and losses to the lightest in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
A. J. King
Federal Agricultural Statitician
Information bureau planned for tourists at Moran
W H McLaughlin of the Riverton Lions Club met with officials from Lander Dubois Kemmerer Rock Springs and Jackson to study establishing a tourist information bureau at Moran at the road junctions to Yellowstone Park. The aim is to provide travelers with truthful road condition updates and points of interest along the southern routes. The move follows rumors that a Jackson Hole and Park District tourist company seeks to divert traffic from southern routes toward Salt Lake City.
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Plan Information Bureau
Moran
Riverton
Wyo
W. H. McLaughlin
Jackson Hole
Park
Salt Lake City
Community Church Public Worship Theme Announced
Rev A C announces next Sundays service with subject Love's Wastefulness. The article notes local bureau efforts to host national conventions in 1932, highlighting Mr Bloom aiding a push to make Washington the meeting place. The aim is to present the bicentennial celebration as a grand national spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C
Subjeet
Bloom
Washington
United States
Journalism Work at State Univis Announced at Wyoming
State University eyes a journalism school sparked by Wyconing Press Association recommendations. The current English journalism courses, taught by W L Lowry until his move to Florida, will be continued next year with F S Burrage still lecturing. G F Gerling, with a Wisconsin journalism Masters, joins to assist Lowry and oversee program expansion.
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Wyconing Press Association
The
State University
University Department of English
University
W. C. Gouller
W. L. Lowry
University of Florida
F. 5
Burrage
Laramie Republican-Boomerang
Wyoming
G. F. Gerling
Gerling
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
United Press
Call for Bids on Janitor and Bus Routes in Big Piney Wy
School district seeks bids for janitor work at Big Piney schools and transportation for three routes serving Big Piney area pupils. Bids due August 16 at 8 PM, addressed to Al Osterhout, Clerk, Dist. No. 3. Bid must include bond double bid amount, safe conveyances, and responsible drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Piney
Dunham
Murdock
Whitman
Carper
Midway
Geo. Wilson Ranch
Meadow Canyon
Jas. P. Mickelson Ranch
Marbleton
Joseph Sage Ranch
McNineh Ranch
Jas
P. Jensen
Circle Ranch
J. B. Curtis
E. D. Finnegan
Fronm Gur Carr
Tom O'Neil
Mickelgon Ranch
Clifton Fear
al Osterhout
Dist
Wyoming
Pioneer Passer Away at Ogden in Early Death
News of the death of Mrs Alfred Pomeroy occurred last Tuesday in Ogden. She had been in failing health for nine years and died at 37. She helped settle Fontenelle and lived among Upper Country ranchers. Survived by mother Mrs James Wright of Ogden, three sons Alfred Justin James and daughter Louretta. Funeral services will be held in Ogden tomorrow with many old timers in attendance.
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Alfred Pomeroy
Ogden
Altho
Pomeroy
Fontenelle
West
James Wright
Hamsfork
Mr. Pomeroy
Decedent
Alfred
Justin
James
Covered Wagon Centennial at Old Fort Laramie Aug 15
The 10th anniversary of covered wagons into the West will be observed at Old Fort Laramie on August 15 with troops, a wagon caravan, and mock Indian attack. Wyoming National Guards and Fort Francis E. Warren infantry are slated to participate, plus Lion Tribe members, stagecoach scenes, bands, and speeches by notable figures. The event aims to restore the fort and boost tourism while offering free admission and organized food provisions for thousands.
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Covere
Old Fort Laramie
North Platte Valley
Old Giory
War Department
Washington
Fort Francis E. Warren
Port Huston
Texas
Wyoming National Guards
Douglas, Lusk
Torrington
Legion
Old Fort
Pine Ridge Agency
Fine Ridge
Warm Springs
Lusk Lions Club
Elisen
Howard R. Driggs
New York University
Frank Emerson
Sirgnens
Nebraska
B. B. Brooks
Paul Henderson
Henderson
Bridgeport
Boy Scouts
Fort Laramie
Legion Post
State Historical Landmarks Commission
G. O. Houser
Guernsey
L. G. Flannery
Fred Burton
Charles Bruce
Fr. Laramie
O. G. Hanna
Lingle
T. G. Powers
Local election prep and town notices in August items
County Clerk Feltner announces plans to print primary ballots for August 19. Local residents Mills and Zeck attend and travel. Frank Shipley wins concrete block contract for Oscar Beck addition with Oscar Piper handling carpenter work. Dr Pryot will offer foot care at Western Drug Co. clinic August 4-5. Editor Williams of Cokeville Register visits with the Examiner editor and family en route to Yellowstone Park. Williams has acquired the Register and highlights growing local advertising patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Shipley
Oscar Beck
Oscar Piper
Pryot
Western Drug Co
Examiner
David S. Williams
Cokeville Register
Williams
Yellowstone Park
The
Register
Budds Welcome First Grandchild in Kemmerer
Mr and Mrs William Budd of Kemmerer are the proud parents of a 7 pound son born last Sunday at Lincoln County Miners Hospital. Mother and child are reported well and father wears a broad smile. Both parents are former Big Biney residents. Grandpa Henry Budd visited from Kent to meet the new grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Budd
Kemmerer
Lincoln, County
Seniors Tested for University Interest In College Attendance
About 2,000 Wyoming high school seniors were given the Ohio intelligence test and a questionnaire this spring to gauge college plans for next year. Dean Maxwell led testing with state superintendents’ permissions, aiming to map student characteristics, compare with peers elsewhere, and guide pre college advising. Names of future study interests and departments were gathered to provide targeted information. Wyatt’s pig crop rise noted. Wyoming cooperative crop and livestock service reported. Rock Springs Utah wholesale grocer filed articles of incorporation capitalized at 76000.
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Ohio
Reed
University of Wyoming Personnel Department
C. R. Maxwell
Univer
Sity College of Education
Dean Maxwell
Colege
Rock Springs
Utah
Sublette County Political Candidacy Announcements
A collection of statements announcing candidacies for Sublette County offices including Representative in the State Legislature, County Clerk, Treasurer, and County Superintendent of Schools. Candidates cite primary dates August 1th 1936, August 19th 1930, and express pledges of service, integrity, and experience to voters.
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Subsetute County
Keith Culbertson
Homer Fayne Announces Sheriff Candidacy in Sublette County
Homer Fayne seeks the Republican nomination for sheriff of Sublette County subject to the August 13 1930 primary. He cites years of experience as justification and pledges to serve the county efficiently without fear or favor.
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Sublette County
Homer Fayne
Assessor Announces Democratic Candidacy for Re-election
The candidate declares run for County Assessor on the Democratic ticket seeking support at the August 19 primaries.
Republican Clerk of Court Candidacy Announcement
A Republican candidate announces self for Clerk of Court to seek the party primary on August 19. The statement asks voters for support and indicates candidacy is subject to primary election results.
James B Westley for Sheriff in Sublette County
James B Westley seeks the office of Sheriff of Sublette County subject to the will of Republican voters at the primary August 19. A resident of Wyoming listed as living in Sublette County for over four years, he states qualifications to fulfill the duties of the office.
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Sublette County
The
State University
Leona
Linn Pape
Wyming
James B. Westley
County Assessor Nomination Notice by P W Conwell
For County Assessor for the office of County Assessor subject to the will of the Democratic voters at the Primary election August 18th. P. W. CONWELL, Daniel, Wyo.
Frances Deloney Clare In Republican Primary Race
Republican voters head to the August 19 primary to select a state legislative representative. Frances Deloney Clare is named as a candidate in the contest.
Primary Clerk Candidate Seeks County Office
A candidate for Clerk of the Court appeals to Republican voters at the August 19 primary. With three years as Deputy County Clerk, the candidate argues strong qualifications to fulfill the duties of the office sought.
Announcement for Clerk of Court on Republican ticket
Ann Billings seeks the Republican nomination for Clerk of Court in the upcoming Primary on August 19. She states she is qualified to fulfill the duties efficiently and asks voters for their support.
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Ann Billings
J C Y Clare Seeks Sublette County Treasurer Post
Candidate J C Y Clare declares qualification to manage Sublette County Treasurer duties. Affirms candidacy under Republican primary rules for August 19, 1930, stating confidence in ability to perform efficiently if elected.
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A. and
State Univis
Pioneer
Logal
GC. C. Feltner
Ralph Mills
Middle Piney
Oscar Zeck
Fred
Bubd
Wyomig
Wyoming Coopera Live Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Sublette
Co. C. Feltner
Jaxparer
William L. Hesser
Sublette CO
P. W. Conwell
Daniel
Frances Deloney Clare
J. CY Clare
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