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Newspaper
Casper Daily Tribune
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1920
Page
3
Mrs Drury and party honored with luncheon and soirées at the Phelps home. The American Legion Auxiliary plans a club meeting, while the Sullivans tour Colorado with a Denver stop. A New York-Wyoming marriage links Wallop and a Wallop family member, and Miss Wilma Scott is feted in Casper before returning home.
William Guyer of Sheridan travels to Chicago for a clothing establishment and returns after sightseeing. Mr. and Mrs. EB. Bigiin, spectators at the Fran toer show in Cheyenne, have gone home. Mr. and Mrs. H. Douglas Stoddard of Kansas City welcome an eight pound son born July 28. Stoddard’s wife is Alfa May Scott of North Center street. Co. W. Axtell, secretary of the state Republican committee, is in town from Cheyenne. Attorney W. C. Wilson is in Denver. JR. H. Hofige of Bibards and Cushinghan visit New York markets on a buying trip. Mrs. Frodge will visit Denver during his absence.
Cheyenne Aug 2 Wyoming ranked eleventh among states and territories in volunteers for the World War. The War Department table shows 3 948 volunteers and 8 790 draft men, 01 percent volunteers, total 12 788 men. Hawaii led with 42.4 percent, Oregon 40, Hampetiro near 40, Louisiana 12.9. Overall 4 110 001 served.
The United States State Department recognizes the Costa Rica government, officially confirming acknowledgment as of August 2, according to Associated Press dispatches from Washington.
Telephone service in East Casper was cut off when a ditch digger working on Fast Second Street for a storm sewer project damaged the cable. The cut disrupted line connections to the area and providers warned of continued outages until repairs could be completed.
Two delightful acts by real artists promise a vibrant concert by the Mteurns-Oregs Concert company. The program features a trio with violin cello and piano, performing vibrantly to showcase Bel canto style and understanding. The ensemble includes Stearne sisters, Lorne Gregg on piano, and Abe Epperson as reader and entertainer.
Indianapolis July 26 The temporary national executive committee says the old debt of 257000 has been paid in full. The American Legion Weekly now operates self supporting and shows a small profit. Some note holders refused interest and preferred principal only. The National Convention funded the borrowing during the Legion’s start up for the Weekly. The Women’s Auxiliary will form temporary departments after a majority of departments convene.
A historical note describes the growth of the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion and its move to broaden the organization. Delegates and department commanders authorize caucuses to shape temporary structures, with plans for a temporary constitution, by laws, and officers to guide expansion until formal successors are chosen.
A fragmented World War II era piece tells of a family facing hardship and a veteran's struggle to find work. An American Legion employment officer and local volunteers rally to aid, illustrating community solidarity in difficult times.
Jiimon Boloman aged 40 dies at 6:20 near a private portal and Bowman chapel. The exact cause is listed as infirmity with unclear surrounding details and references to relatives and identity in a fragmented report.
The Casper post urges Congress to amend oil and land laws to aid ex service men. Proposals include patent timing, mineral rights access, lease extensions, and state land leasing parity with fee simple owners. Delegates and Tribune representative M P Wear plan to cover the convention in detail.
Robert Lyon two months old, son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Lyon of 624 East First Street, died yesterday afternoon at home. Funeral services were held at Shaffer Gay chapel at 2:20 pm with Rev Walter L French of the Methodist church officiating.
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