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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1918

Page

11

Engagement Announced for Dorothy Van Winkle and James Macpherson

Mrs. George Van Winkle announces the engagement of daughter Dorothy to James Macpherson of Oregon, a former C A secretary now subject to the draft. Wedding date not decided. tied to the call to arms. Dorothy, a Dennison graduate, teaches at Pine Bluffs High School and will be guest of honor at a Saturday afternoon party. Shrine Dance and a postponed Red Cross benefit concert are also listed.

George van Winkle Dorothy D James Aepherson Oregon Colve Elf Miss van Winkle Cheyenne Vieh Dennison University Viranville Ohio Donald van Winkle Dennison Washington State the Red Cross the Elks Fred Bolce

Visiting List Highlights Trips for Washington's Birthday Week

Miss Eunice Thompson heads home to Idaho Springs Colorado for a brief vacation tied to Washington's birthday Friday. Mrs Mollie Ingersoll plans a New York shopping trip for spring stock after visiting Philadelphia and other cities. Mrs Irvin Smith travels from France with her husband away and visits Cheyenne staying with family. Mrs Anna Long and Miss Ida Griswall host in Cheyenne while Peter McFarlane from Wheatland returns home today. Clements from University of Laramie meets classes in Cheyenne. Mrs George B Abbott returns from the East with family updates. Carey Abbott awaits orders to sail for France.

Eunice Thompson Theigh School Idaho Springs Colo Washington Mollie Ingersoll Ingersoll New York Philaelphia France Colme Denver Cheyenne Winifred Stuart Misseraldine Murray Anna E. Long Bureau Vickor Ida Griswall Miss Long Carey Abbott

Women’s Clubs and Red Cross Dues Notice

The Past Matrons' club meets this afternoon with Mrs. Horace Jenkins. Washington's birthday noted. Hospital Aid Society urges voluntary dues to support Red Cross work. Mrs H W Bullock to carry receipts and collect at home 108 East Twenty Second Street. Red Cross Rooms Closed Today in observance of Washington's birthday.

U. S Horace Jenkins Washingon Hospital Aid Society Hospital Aid Weloty H. W. Hullock Red Cross Bullock Wom‘1 Spe East Hed Cross Washington

Church Circles Guild of St. Mark's to Hold Meeting

The Guild of St. Mark's plans an afternoon gathering at Whalood Ute after Mrs. on. Participants are urged to attend for ritual circles and community discussion.

St. Mark's

Grecian gown revival shown in turquoise velvet and chiffon

A fashion feature describes a turquoise blue velvet and chiffon gown inspired by Grecian robes. The outfit drapes the figure with a long pointed train, beaded crystal trim along the chiffon tunic, and a crystal edged shoulder detail.

Parish tea follows business session at Bishopstowe

The Junior Auxiliary Colonial tea will be hosted for guests after the church business and work session at the Parish house. P B notice calls P B members of the W C T U to meet at headquarters at seven then march to the state institute at the Methodist church. Two week postponement noted for the Congregational church King’s Daughters meeting. Baptist Mission Obeli observed on Wednesday with prayer at Mrs N J Laverents home and a plan for next year drafted during the business session with refreshments after the social hour.

Thomas Bishopstowe King's Daughters King’s Daughters

Man Seen in Woods Resembles Kaiser Wilhelm

Ww Fletcher, an elderly man of about 80, was picked up near Elma and McCleary while running in circles in the woods. He claims to have worked in logging camps and insists his clothes are improper for a gentleman. He appears insane but calms when his imperial mustache is mentioned and denies being German.

Montesano Cal Fletcher Kaiser Wilhelm Elma McCleary

Lad in the Ranks

Carl M Palmer a 12 year old from Sunfield Michigan was believed to be the youngest American serviceman after his sister revealed his age at a Waco Texas camp where Captain Hogarth praised him. The boy had claimed he was 18 last summer.

Waco Tex Carl M. Palmer Sunfield Mich Sam Carl Slater Hogarth

Bluebird Star Carmel Myers Defends Chicken For Soldiers

Carmel Myers, Bluebird star, concedes chicken stealing can be forgivable to feed hungry soldiers. She hosts six Sam mies at her Los Angeles home after a delayed visit during filming of The Wife He Bought. A neighbor’s prize fowls supply the meal, with Carmel joking about the upcoming movie bill.

Carr Dini Armel Myers Bluebird Carmel Los Angeles Myers

U S Armies Are Useless Without Ships Built

Assistant Secretary of State William Phillips urges rapid recruitment of shipyard workers to support war aims. He argues a large American army in Europe hinges on timely ship production to transport and supply troops, noting skilled laborers can serve country without bearing arms. He stresses ships first, then victory.

Willam Phillips Germany Europe United States

Weather Report From Ga Me Temperatures and Wind

Normal temperature this date 27 degrees actual mean 29 degrees. Highest 44 at 2 pm lowest 21 at 8 am. Wind velocity 10 mph from the west. Precipitation since Jan 1 0.82 inches. rain and melted snow 0. Snow unmelted 0 inches. J H Bairngire filled.

J. H. Baingrire

Tuscania Victims Increase with New Names

Washington reports two more Tuscania dead added to the roll of the known dead. The two men were previously listed among the unreported American soldiers aboard the liner when she was torpedoed, according to a war department dispatch dated February 21.

Washington Dleputch War Department

Four German Planes Downed by Naval Airmen

London reports naval airmen bombarded docks airdromes and targets in Belgium and accounted for four German airplanes by last midnight according to the admiralty statement.

London Belgium Admiralty

Hoover Uses Films to Promote His Wheatless Campaign

Hoover seeks national support through moving pictures by asking producers to attach trailers or titles with his message about three weeks of voluntary wheatless meatless porkless fatless sugarless and eatless days. Major companies complied and theaters now show Hoover’s campaign across screens nationwide.

Hoover

Muddy Creek Oil Co Plans New Tulsa Field Well

William Franks of Muddy Creek Oil Co reports a fifty barrel well has been Browest on its Tulsa lease. The Salt Creek field nearby hosts Ohio Oil and Standard Oil subsidiaries drilling. Muddy Creek expects to spud a well by early April, with strong producer prospects. <END>

William Franks Denver Muddy Creek Oie Company Ein Peny Tulsa Oklna Ohio OO Company Standard Gil, Wise Salt Creek Muddy Creek

Rabies scare hits Richfield after dog bite

In Hawstone Pennsylvania the town of Richfield braces as John Watts’s dog bite shows rabies symptoms. The bite prompts health officials to quarantine neighbors for observation to see if they contracted hydrophobia, while a separate note mentions a man and a black racer at Hawke quarry leading to threats to close a road for lab tests.

Hawstone Richfield John Watt Watt Jorgemi Hawke Quarry Warrel Anatomical Laboratories For Amity Sds

Man Pleads for Prison Return After Escape

In Portland Oregon a five year old boy named Charles Peterson approached a sergeant at the police station asking to be sent back to Jackson Michigan Penitentiary. The child spoke of a prior life behind bars and, unable to adapt to modern life, he returned to the penitentiary to seek refuge and sustenance.

Portland Ore Fel Charles Peterson Jackson Mich Jmok- Sou

Ohio Oil Abrogates Contract With United Petroleum

On February 21 reports confirmed Ohio Oil terminated its contract with United Petroleum over drilling in West Salt Creek. The pact had provided for one well per 160 acres in 8,800 cores, with 61 percent to Ohio and 40 percent to United Petroleum from returns. Ohio relinquished most lands except sections 9, 15, 2 6 and 2%. Subleases failed to yield production and no further drilling is planned unless testing proves productive.

Denver Qhila OM Company United Petroleum Company West Salt Creek United Petroleum Rugby United United Petroleum Directors Olio Company Ohio Oil Company Otie Company Ohio Company Wall Creek Ohio OF Ohio’ of Company Weet Salt Creek

Threatens Man Negro Arrested In Casper

Jim Henry, accused of being a bad pleger and now under a peace bond, was arrested upon arrival from Hillings Mont for threats alleged to have been sent to a local man. He is held with possible transfer to federal authorities.

Casper Wyo Jim Henry Hillings Mont Henry

Men enlist in 11th Engineer Corps at local draft

Ten men who passed physicals under the selective draft joined the engineer corps. They left Saturday for Vancouver barracks Washington. The group includes Charles F. Rarick James Amos Helvey Homer Henry Neuenswander Fred Maris Davis Floyd Besser Wallace Dalrymple Edmond Oliver Norwood Walter B. Sutin Robert J. Sellers William Charles Ford.

Edmond Oliver Norwood Gillette Walter B. Sutin Wybur Neb Robert J. Sellers Wolland Wyo William Charles Ford Hardin, Mont

Coon Skins Bring $3 to Texas Hunters

In Marshall Texas on February 21, reports say coon skins now fetch up to 3 dollars each, turning hunting into a commercial enterprise for East Texas blacks and drawing labor by the season. Swamps near Caddo Lake and into Louisiana teem with coons as both black laborers and white men set camps and ship skins at rail points.

Marshall Tex East Texas Caddo Lake Louisiana

Best Ane in Cheyenne Sow and Second Hand Bicycles

In Cheyenne at 1720 Pioneer Ave and the Sherman Paint Co. a seller offers second hand bicycles and related gear. Teed Hollister is associated with Me2 Graining.

Cheyenne Hollister Pioneer Ave Sherman Paint Co

Casper Shriners Headed to Cheyenne Ceremony

A group of fifty Casper Shriners departed for Cheyenne to attend a special ceremonial. Twelve Casper novices join a class leading to Shrinedom with a Friday event and most Casper members return Saturday morning.

Casver Wyo Pel Cheyenne Casper

Barefoot bet winner braves cold to prove it

Peter Baliban, a packing plant employee, walked three quarters of a mile in bare feet from North Concord street to the Exchange building in a $5 bet. His feet turned white but he braved a snow rub and cold water shower to ward off chilblains, promising to return and “pet peu monta” for the reporter.

ST. Paul Minn Peter Baliban Concord Street Exchange Pete Peter

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Betty Brown Kaisei Charles Edmond Walk Carmel Myers Ashton Dearholt Bluebird Company Pee Stuart Eaton U.S Weather Report Muddy Creek Co Tulsa Field Krichtene Prerpehs Penitentiary Peterson Forbes’ Capitol Pharmacy 17Th Capitol Ohio CO West Salt Creek Field TELL Engineer Corps Wooltex Hese Walt Wm. Myers Dry Goods Co Casper Shriners Peu Monta George Washington Cheyenne Creamery Co
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