Wyoming christening sets launch for new battleship
On May 25 the battleship Wyoming will be launched in Philadelphia with Miss Dorothy Eunice Knight of Cheyenne to christen the ship. The event includes a silver service grant of 7,600 and details the vessel’s size, speed, armament, range, crew numbers, and projected cost. Governor Carey notified by Navy Secretary Von L. Meyer that the ship would be floated around May 25, with Knight chosen as sponsor.
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Wyoming
United States Navy
Arkansas
Dorothy Eunice Knight
Cheyenne
Grove City College
Grove City
Carey
Renuel
Ailver
Sdry
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Huvr
Burglar Strikes Mrs McClure Home During Luncheon
Burglars entered the McClure residence Wednesday night and stole 610.60 in cash and over 100.00 in linen. Linen was partly returned Thursday night, most pieces marked, raising suspicion of the thief. A gold watch diamond ring and other silver were left untouched. Mrs McClure suspects a named accomplice and alerted authorities. Next Sunday Ge o Collins from Denver will join Whettlin Blakney to handle fittings and alterations. High School Field Day on April 28 features events from sprints to relays with prizes from Casper merchants and local sponsors. The program includes dash events, hurdles, jumps, throws, and relay races, with prizes ranging from cuff buttons to cash and gear. The event aims to choose the school representative for the State track meet on May 19.
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Hannah McClure
Iinen
Jriday
Feld
Merchants of
Casper
W. 5. Kimball
Spalding
Casper Pharmacy Co
Bom Chocolates
Casper Mercantile Co
Richards Cunningham Co
Weber Commercial Co
Spalding Tennis aboes—Bloom Shoe and Clothing Co
H. Townsend
Nicolasen Lumber Co
M. P. Wheeler
Boysen Dam Sold To Wilson Interests In Big Horn Area
A stockholders meeting of the Big Horn Power company approved Dr J M Wilson and associates to buy Boysen dam for 450000 dollars. The deal closes with new owners to supply irrigation water for Lion span Riverside irrigation areas around Shoahont, enabling regional development.
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Boysen
Bhoshon
Big Horn Power Company
J. M. Wilson
Wilson
Irri
Whee
Shoahont
Pipe Line Deal Advances Oil Venture to Casper
Mid-West Oil Co. closes pact with National Tube Co. at Pittsburg for piping from Salt Creek fields to Casper. Inch diameter pipe weighing 18 pounds per foot, costing 112,000,000 will need 44 freight cars. Pipe to arrive in about 30 days and construction to begin on line and refinery before winter. Refinery planned north side of river west of town with railroad stub switch to connect to main track.
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O1l
National Tube Company
Pittsburg
Salt Creek Fields
Casper
Electric Sign Causes Shocks at Don Lobdell Store
A quirky electric window sign in Don Lobdell’s shop shocks passersby as metal braces on plate glass trigger jolts. Town jokers lure strangers to touch the nickel corner and feel the charge, leaving them “remembering” the corner. Don remains unfazed and promotes his advertising display amid lively crowds.
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Don
Lobdell
Grand Central Bar Displays Largest Ubia Collecti on
Dave Davidson new Grand Central Bar proprietor decorates interior with mounted heads animals birds claiming the largest Ubia collection owned by one man. The mounts include bears elk mule deer antelope eagles wolves and rare birds all killed by Davidson. Patrons compliment his display and the cost of acquiring it. J W Stachell lands commissioner from Shoshoni visited and rode around town noting its rapid growth and bright future prospects.
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Dave Davidson
Grand Central
Davidson
J. W. Stachell
Shoshoni Was & R
Uf Aan
Stachell
Canper
Stuchell
Sheep Theft Arrests Taint Wyoming Sheep Ring
Dick Adams, a Shoshone reservation rockmaster, jailed in Fremont County on 400 sheep theft charges from J. A. Delfelder of the Wyoming Wool Growers Association. Ed Sanford, employed by Davie, held and reportedly willing to burn evidence. James Dahl and Frank Murray, Indian reservation shearers, also arrested.
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J. A. Delfelder
Wyoming Wool Growers’ Association
Dick Adams
Fremont County
Sanford
Davia
James Dahl
Frank Murray
World’s Redeemer theme at Baptist church services
At the Baptist church Barret Carnon speaks on The World's Redeemer at 10 a.m. Bible School follows at 11. Evening service at 7 30 led by Edith M Curton with the Junior choir. All scholars urged to attend and prepare for life’s battles daily with the mans provided.
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the Baptist Church
Bible School
Edith M. Curton
St Manx’s Cannon and St Mark’s Services and School Centennial
Divine worship at St Mark's church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock with an invitation to all. Centenary celebration of Ye Sune day school also planned. Sunday school at 10 A.M. Evening service at 7:8. A cordial invitation is extended to these services.
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St. Mark's Church
Ye Sune Day School
Cheyenne Leader Released on Bond as Witness
A Cheyenne Leader figure has been released on bond while the city’s newspaper continues to hold him as a witness in an ongoing case.
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Gove Srement
Will
Rebekah
Odd Fellowship In
America
Lander
Chas. Galnsha
Edward McGraugh
Mesdames Adams
Sheffner
Cantillson
Demorest
Bertha
Mae Harrison
Kittie Bishop
Riverton
Shoshon
E. B. Sheffner
Y. Pres
A. O. Heyer
Jas. Bury
Treas
E. Richard Shipp
Marshall
Whettlin & Blakney
Geo. Collins
Denver
Dhen
Knights of Columbus
Order of the Knights of Columbus
Casper Counsel No
C. F. Hall
Grand Central Hotel
Altar and Rosary Society
Pommes de Terre
Fromage de Neufchatel
Cati Noir
Segars Thove
McDonald
Smith
Brown
Betulte
Tripney
Sullivan
Jane McKenna
Tobin
Deranramur
Wromie
Wyoming National Guard
J. C. Kamp
M. D
National Guard
Caoper
Harkwell
Wa. C. OC
Gasrawatts
J.C. Kemp
MO. Hasewete
State of
Barret Carnon
St. Manx's
Morse
D. M. Lobdell
PRES
Wheeler & Skinner Co
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