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Newspaper
Casper Independent
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1928
Page
4
L J Price announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Clerk of the District of the Eighth Judicial Dis. Natrona County. He thanks supporters for past terms and expresses desire to continue serving in the office, wishing to maintain friendly relations with county residents.
The Wyoming Federation of Music Clubs ends its sixth annual conference with a two day program at Knight-Campbell store. Morning sessions at the Woman's Departmental Club House cover officer reports and talks on influences and federation growth. Noted speakers include Mrs. R. S. Marquis and pastor A. Wilson, with musical numbers by Theodora Wilson, Hamilton, Hazel Porter, Edna May Healyey, and J. E. Scott.
The Senate refused to administer the oath to several elected members and adjourned with 94 in attendance. William S. Ware of Pennsylvania fights a 1926 primary challenge while William B. Wilson remains a Democratic rival. Frank L. Smith resigns after denial of oath and plans renomination.
George M. Sliney, veteran Indian fighter and long time Wyoming resident, takes office as Thermopolis mayor today. Born in 1852 in Ireland, he served with the Fifth Cavalry in Arizona and on the Tongue river campaign, later shaping business and public service in the Big Horn basin. He has lived in Hot Springs county for 45 years and was previously mayor during the Burlington railroad arrival.
Wyoming stock growers hold their 50th annual convention in Thermopolis on June 5 and 6. Cattlemen from Wyoming and adjoining states will attend with high heeled boots and ten gallon hats, planning speakers including Senator Kendipek John T. Caine Wm Wood and Hidward Wentworth. The gathering aims to discuss livestock industry improvements and Miss Minnie Haas coordinates the event as secretary.
President Coolidge signed the second deficiency bill to fund a site and preliminary work for a $100,000 federal building in Casper. The remaining $400,000 is in the public buildings bill, awaiting Congress and presidential approval. All federal offices will move into the new structure. current offices occupy several local buildings.
Wyoming agricultural leaders at the state conference under Commissioner J T Oldroyd moved to form a cooperative marketing association. He appointed committees representing poultry, turkey, honey, certified seed potatoes, wool, and other farming groups to advise on organization. Attendees praised the progress and expect benefits from discussed agricultural problems.
Washington May 2 Representative Winter Republican Wyoming made unsuccessful bids in the house to bring up two irrigation measures. One sought feasibility of a dam on the Greybull river and the other an irrigation dam on Bear river. Both streams are in Wyoming.
America presents a new and different vaudeville program featuring Tommy and Benny in Friends Wife with up to date music and comedy. Don and Loraine offer a fine two act feature with a comedy and news. The America Orchestra provides music. No advance in prices. Kiddies ten cents and adults forty cents. Come early to avoid waiting.
Stroup and Sheppard of Laramie assume the timber sale contract for the Ryan unit on Cedar Creek formerly held by Ed Ryan of Saratoga. They begin cutting immediately for railroad ties and lumber production with camps established. Timber will be hauled to Saratoga and ties shipped to the Union Pacific tie treating plant in Laramie.
City and county officers conducted a roundup of hoboes who have recently ridden freights to Casper. Five men were taken to the county jail after officers interrupted a camp fire gathering near the Burlington bridge.
Cheyenne Wyoming won the preferential vote over Chicago Miami and New Mexico for the National Editorial association convention city of 120 at the closing meeting. President Charles M Meredith turned over the gavel to Erwin Funk editor of the hovers Ark Gazette who was elevated to the office from vice presidency.
Mr and Mrs George Ladbury and accompanying relatives drive to Lincoln Nebraska to attend the University of Nebraska commencement where their son Harry Ladbury will receive his degree next week Mrs Wagner stays five to six weeks visiting relatives before the Casper group returns home
Denver reports Senator John B. Kendrick of Wyoming is courted as a potential vice presidential pick for the Democratic ticket. Western leaders, including John T. Barnett, push Kendrick’s dream despite his own remark favoring another Senate term over a VP bid.
Gebo baseball team crushed Greybull 22 to 6 in a hit and run game at the Thermopolis athletic park Sunday afternoon. Greybull scored in four innings while Gebo plated in every inning except the sixth and seventh, including eight in the eighth. Minnis of Greybull was seriously injured after being struck in the eye by a ball while catching a high fly.
Powell Wyoming notices issued to taxpayers by the county assessor and treasurer outline fiscal year tax work. Delinquent tax list sent for printing. 10 percent and printing costs will be added. County commissioners will meet as board of equalization to hear complaints.
Taxpayers who believe their property valuation is unjust are urged to file complaints on the first Monday in June. The notice emphasizes timely action and warns against delaying until later.
A. W. Peake, president of the Eixie Oil Company, resigns from his post, leaving the firm in need of a successor as it continues operations at its listed facilities.
Judge Cromer signed a judgment against Cash Olds Carl Nicolay sen and George Kiskis to halt operations at the Columbia Pool hall 239 West First Street. The order bars liquor manufacture sale barter or storage and seals the building for one year from the order date.
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