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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1918
Page
3
Velma Bess and Charlotte Fields were absent due to illness while Paul Fields missed much of the week. Seventh grade music and eighth grade shipbuilding papers are noted. Geography exam Friday covers North America and U S possessions, with students urged to wear thinking caps.
All members are requested to attend the election meeting at Mrs Grace MacGlashan's on Thursday March 21 at 2:30 PM. Mrs Jas P Jensen is the president.
Wm Mather Lewis launches plan to observe the first anniversary of U S entry into World War I as National Win the War Day. A nationwide statement urges a noon moment of loyalty with unfurled flags and the Star Spangled Banner played coast to coast.
A labor organization urges every school board to immediately set definite plans to make Win the War Day a great success. The call emphasizes coordinated commemoration across districts and school events to bolster wartime morale.
Special announcement from A. Gorpon Fowkes requests all parishioners attend the Sunday evening service led by Reverend D. D. Reese, noting no church service that night. Fowkes emphasizes Christian unity amid wartime divisions and urges redemption for nonbelievers in Christ.
Jim Mickelson reports his son James has the mumps in Salt Lake City. Health officials confirm the case and advise isolation to prevent spread.
In Mt View Wyoming at 11 a m March 5 Sheriff Lawham and deputies arrested four residents and a transient on arson warrants from County Attorney Matthews. Those taken into custody were Joseph Hatch Russell Hatch Clifford Hackman Ralph Hicks and R T Davis. William Hathenbrook was jailed in Salt Lake on a similar charge. Accompanying officers were W S Twombly Sam Ryder and detective head W E Davidson with Salt Lake lawyer Sam King. A preliminary hearing will occur in Evanston.
The adjourned regular meeting of March 12 1918 faced no quorum and was then adjourned after approving last minutes and bills. Attest Mayor Tanner and Town Clerk Trittipo note bills totaling 23.40 including insurance and one month salary.
St John s Senior Guild was entertained by Mrs James Jensen last Thursday. Officers will be elected March 21 and new work will begin after. Easter beautification plans were made for the church. St John s Junior Guild met at the Rectory last Saturday afternoon with Mrs MacGlashan overseeing work and Rev Mr Fawkes serving ice cream and cake. The junior group cites garments for the Cathedral home in Laramie a quilt in progress and a 25 pound Christmas donation toward carpet for the Senior Guild.
Devotion and address The Practical Son Part 5 on Friday March 22 1918 Passion Sunday services Sunday school morning service and sermon details listed. The Rev A Gordon Fowkes extends a cordial welcome and notes children's instruction Monday at 3 30 PM.
The Congregational Church invites all to Sunday School at 10 00 a m and preaching March 17 at 11 00 a m A Patriotic Sermon with Patriotic Songs follows at 8 00 p m Pastor D D Reese extends the invitation to attend these services.
200 to 800 native two year old heifers, 90 percent white faces, first class condition, delivery can begin now through May 1. Price right. Pacific Market Company in Laramie, Wyoming. E. D. Key of Daniel, a prosperous Piney visitor.
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