Local school notes and Red Cross drive in 1918
Mary Clark misses Tucs due to illness as eighth graders tackle Wyoming civics and Panama Canal themes. Grammar maps of the United States are completed while six weeks exams loom. The Junior Red Cross seeks old blankets and linen to make blankets for Belgian babies and cloths for lunch and handkerchiefs. Ladies report knitting 19 mufflers, 40 socks, 20 sweaters, and more, supporting soldiers at the front. A patriotic tea and a March 13 Home Economics meeting are planned with Mrs. Margaret R. Fish offering her room for gatherings.
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Red Cross
Margaret R. Fish
The
Home Economic Association
Local Red Cross Notes in Green River Valley
The Green River Valley Chapter of the Red Cross met with Mrs. Josephine Budd yesterday afternoon March 6. Members are busy making aramas convalescing robes hospital bed shirts and knitting sweaters socks mufflers wristlets and more for the brave boys. They seek more members and plan to knit socks for the next three months.
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Green River Valley
Chapef
the Red Cross
Josephine Budd
Correct Dates for Stockgrowers Meeting at Kemmerer 1918
Oscar Beck reports Cheyenne confirms Wyoming Stockgrowers Association meetings set for April 11 and 12 1918 at Kemmerer. Delegates urged to attend both sessions to address association needs, with all invited. Married McClure Smith to Lulu Johnson at Marbleton today by Geo F Wenrich. local couple well known in the area.
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Kemmerer
Oscar Beck
Cheyenne
Wyoming Stockgrowers’ Association
Organizing Orchestra Formed in Big Piney
A group of Big Piney youths met at Pioneer Drug Store last Tuesday to organize a small orchestra led by Professor Bennett. Members include Nels Christensen Dr Hook Clifton Fear Al Kunze Neil Durnford and Geo Hopkins. They aim to provide music for dances and public functions and show strong enthusiasm for future performances.
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Pioneer
Professor Bennett
Nels Christensen
Dr. Hook
Clifton Fear
al Kunze
Neil Durnford
Geo. Hopkins
Registrants Ready In Lincoln County Draft Call
The local draft board nears first call for Class A registrants. Unmarried men are screened. over 600 Lincoln County youths are qualified and may respond soon. Some will enter the firing line class or limited service, others go to medical camps for treatment. The War Department seeks to treat temporary ailments through medical care.
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Lincoln County
War Department
Cheyenne Fort Russell to Host Major Hospital Camp
The Kemmerer Camera reports that soldiers will undergo major or minor operations to restore splenic function and physical condition for service. Most soldiers have left Fort Russell at Cheyenne except medical staff, and Cheyenne may become a large hospital camp due to high altitude and favorable climate.
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Fort Russell
Cheyenne
Kemmerer
Rev D. D. Reese Placed in Charge at Big Piney Church
Cheyenne Wyoming February 28 1918 letter to editor announces Rev D D Reese officially placed in charge of the Congregational church at Big Piney with a broader pastor at large role. He will devote about half his time to the Big Piney field while continuing duties for the field overall. This follows papers given to Rev Wenrich authorizing ministerial functions while with the Congregationalists in Wyoming and a commission from the National Home Missionary Society for the Big Piney church.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Big Piney
Pinedale
Congregational Church
D. D. Reese
Executive Board Recalled Wenrich License to Preach
The Executive Board after delay cancelled the congregational license issued to Mr Wenrich last spring. He no longer has authority to preach. The board states a surrendered license should be publicly explained on the field where used.
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Wenrich
Vacant State Lands for Grazing Leases in Wyoming
The state announces vacant lands available for grazing lease across multiple ranges and townships in Wyoming. Blanks and leasing information will be provided on request. Communications should be directed to Ray E. Lee, Commissioner of Public Lands, Cheyenne.
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Nis Ney
Ray E. Lee
Public Lands
Cheyenne
Wyoming
St John Baptist Mission Services March 1918 Schedule
The Rev A Gordon Fowkes invites at St John Baptist Mission to Devotion and address The Practical Son Part 3 on Friday March 8. Services Sunday March 10 mark Lent Refreshment Sunday with devotions at 8:00 AM Sunday school 10:00 AM morning service 11:00 AM He Took the Loaves and Evening service 8:15 PM Unasked Questions. Children’s instruction Monday afternoon at 3:30. Cordial welcome to all.
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Gordon Fowkes
Congregational Church Announces Sunday Services and Sermon
The Congregational Church invites parishioners to Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and preaching on March 17 at 11:00 a.m. A patriotic sermon with songs is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. Pastor D. D. Reese extends the invitation to all to attend.
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D. D. Reese
Teachers' Exams Set For March 28 29 30 1918
Notice to teachers: next examinations will be held in Kemmerer Afton Big Piney and Jackson on March 28 29 and 30 1918. This is the last under the old rules. Those seeking to raise their certificate should act now. Reading Circle books for 1917 used for renewal. Dated March 5 1918 Margaret F Nicholson County Superintendent adv 18-21 Lincoln County. Wilfred Johnson left Monday for Kemmerer.
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Kemmerer
Afton
Big Piney
Jackson
Margaret F. Nicholson
Adv
Lincoln County
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Tucson
Wyoming Civics
Panama Canal
United States
Northland Skees
Big Piney Merc. Co
Power 10
Emporium
W. G. Heitz
Big Piney, Wyoming
Just
St. Patrick
Oates
St. John Baptist Mission
Wilfred Johnson
State Bank of
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