Lackey Burns From Gas Fire En Route to Dry Piney
Charley Lackey suffered severe burns to a hand when gas cans leaked and ignited under a car exhaust. While investigating a strong odor near Billy McGinnis property, Lackey became trapped as the car slid in a rut. He freed himself with a pocketknife and tossed four 40 gallon cans from the vehicle, preventing greater damage before seeking medical attention.
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Tulsa
Dry Piney Basin
Charley Lackey
Lackey
Billy McGinnis
Big Piney
Dr. Looney
Rawlins Man Elected Grand Master of Wyoming Masons
Robert H. Hopkins of Rawlins was elected grand master and Joseph M. Lowndes of Casper re elected secretary by the Grand Lodge A F and A M of Wyoming at Sheridan on August 23 The 1930 convention will meet in Casper August 27 28 Casper was selected as meeting site for the 1930 convention The Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Wyoming will hold its annual convention in Sheridan two days before the Grand Lodge meeting Other officers named include Deputy grand master Elwood Anderson senior grand warden Tenyis J Holliday junior grand warden Fred S Fobes grand treasurer William W Daley senior grand deacon Charles Mitchell junior grand deacon John Stansbury senior grand steward William J Hogans junior grand steward Jemry G Watson grand lecturer Ed M Rogers grand chaplain Warner B Jones grand orator L M Gay grand marshal William J Haines grand librarian Richard H Reler grand historian Alfred J Mokler grand Tyler Carl P Taylor Trustees C Townsend Ralph Kimble and Herbert J Kine Delegates attended a beef steak fry and dance at Lodore about 1000 people were present Mark Haywards orchestra supplied the music for the dance.
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Robert H. Hopkins
Rawlins
Joseph M. Lowndes
Casper
Grand Lodge
Wyoming
Sheridan
Order of the Eastern Star
Elwood Anderson
Gillette
Tenyis J. Holliday
Laramie
Fred 5. Fobes
Cheyenne
William W. Daley
Charles Mitchell
Lovell
John Stansbury
Douglas
William J. Hogans
Lander
Stewart
Jemry G
Watson
Ed M. Rogers
Warner B. Jones
Wheatland
L. M. Gay
William J. Haines
Evanston
Richard H. Reler
Alfred J. Mokler
Tyler
Carl P. Taylor
The
Masonic Home Fund —C
Herbert J. Kine
Lodore
Mark Hayward
Jenkins Speaks to Wyoming Bankers on River Pact
Hon P W Jenkins spoke to the Wyoming State Bankers Association, recounting an eloquent talk on the Colorado River Compact issues presented in Lander. His remarks were praised by association members as a notable contribution to state discussions.
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P. W. Jenkins
Lander
Wyo
Wyoming State Bankers' Association
Jenkins
Community Church Service Times and Topic
A community church announces a children’s service at 9 30 a m followed by public worship at 8 p m with the sermon theme The Consolation of Nature.
BRONX BUDGET AND AREA FAMILIES ON SUMMER TRAVELS
Local residents from Norwalk and Rock Springs, Wyoming, including Mr and Mrs William Griff and the McDoles, vacationing in the region. haying reports note delays and lighter yields. A storm caused a bent haystack loss. several community visits and gatherings are recorded, with Monday notes on school changes and upcoming trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Griff
Norwalk
Ohio
Paul C. Pape
Yellowstone Park
Sacramento
California
Wyoming Exhibit Draws Huge Crowds at Western States Fair
Cheyenne officials report Wyoming's booth at the Western States Exposition in Sacramento is crowded with immense crowds. L. L. Newton and L. T. Oldroyd relay telegrams saying the exhibit draws standing room only as the fair runs through the week.
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Cheyenne
Wyom
Wyoming
Sacramento
Calif
L. L. Newton
State Department of Commerce and Industry
L. T. Oldroyd
Celebration recalls a revolutionary tragedy headline
Two states New York and Pennsylvania cooperate on sesqui centennial celebrations this year honoring a New Hampshire leader of a Revolution expedition and two young heroes who died in a tragic war event. Elmo Scott Watson's illustrated feature recounts the episode.
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New York
Pennsylvania
New Hampshire
Elmo Scott Watson
Examiner
Resolutions Adopted At Governors Conference Salt Lake City
Western Governors endorse the Presidents plan to study public land and reclamation policies and urge appointment of a commission. They call on state governors to submit three names each and seek federal highway funding increases and elevated reclamation support. The conference also urges Western Chamber of Commerce inclusion of reclamation topics and details federal funding measures for interstate highways.
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Salt Lake City
United States
Chamber of Commerce of the
Ogden
Utah
National Forest
Congress
Colton-Connells
Congress of the
Oddie
Colton
Senator Oddie
Wyoming News From Sheridan to Torrington and Beyond
Wyoming reports growing demand for building products in Sheridan brick and new school plans for Moorcrofts. Farmers tout dry farming gains, seed yields of barley and oats, and extension work influencing farm practices. Torrington’s fair grounds improve, and camps for mothers and leaders energize youth, while conservation and fall wheat trials expand seed markets. Ralph Smith mourned as a longtime editor.
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Moorcrofts
Sheridan
Wyoming
E. W. Scott
Banner
Sheridan County
George E. Shute
Ottawa
Illinois
Jenkins and Beck Return from Governors Conference
Perry W. Jenkins and Oscar Beck returned from the Governors and Representatives conference of eleven Western States held in Salt Lake City. Jenkins was named to help draft resolutions to President Hoover. Beck served on the resolutions committee. They call the meeting highly engaging and foresee beneficial outcomes, with full proceedings to be published soon.
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Perry W. Jenkins
Oscar Beck
Governors and Representatives
Salt Lake City
Jenkins
Frank C. Emerson
Hoover
Ma. Beck
Emerson
Plans perfected by U of W staff for Pall opening
University of Wyoming outlines Freshmen Week for 1929 30 with eight oclock opening on September 16 at University Little Theatre. Ralph E McWhinnie notes enrollment machinery starts Sept 16 with three days for newcomers. Dr Cecil Elder chairs the University Student Welfare Committee detailing counseling sections and social events.
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University of Wyoming
Ralph E. McWhinnie
University Little Theatre
University
Cecil Elder
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Jons
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Alice ‘Pape
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Daniel
A. G. Richardson
Austin Ayres
Scott Home
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Rock Springs
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Kansas
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Asbury Park
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Sandy
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Alice Pape
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Ralph Smith
Mestectse News
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Big
Sublete
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Uinta County
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Eden
Wye
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Governors’ Conference
U OF W
Pall Opening
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