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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1920
Page
2
The Lariat column lists Cheyenne High School staff including editor Edith Marsh assistant editor Helen Reid sporting editor Francis Bon and reporter Marion Yoder.
The senior team lost twice, first to a fast alumni squad and then 25 24 to a high school faculty team in a Monday night doubleheader on January 26. Patriotic pageant The Banner of Liberty planned for February 28 is in early stages with Miss Bridenbaugh in charge and Miss Chaplin and Miss Flanningan assisting. The Latari staff aims to manage finances to bolster the Annual fund.
General Assembly opened with announcements then delegation from the Y M C A conference at Fort Collins spoke. Lyman Ericson William Woolston Roy Rodin and Robert Larson recounted their experiences and said they had the time of their lives.
Senior Anna May Bergersen left last week to be married. The departure surprised and disappointed the group, but well wishes accompany her future life and happiness.
Fifteen high school girls and fifteen boys attended a leap year dance Friday evening in Tam 23. Music was by the Henderson orchestra. Mrs. M Hettron and Mrs. H Robitaille served as tap erones.
Jerome Shaffer, a famed entertainer, performs Music Art and Foolishness at the high school gym Saturday January 1 at 8 pm. He offers impersonations, monologues, songs and stories to raise funds for the annual. Admission is thirty five cents for students. Shaffer takes no more than fifty dollars. Lariat staff host. public invited. Friday January 18 dance features a saxophone quintet to support the annual fund.
German reports describe a bank theft in Aachen where a man in Belgian captain disguise with guards entered Probst & Company bank claiming to search for Belgian war loot. He forced the owner to reveal vaults, stole about 370000 marks and 75000 Belgian francs, then fled but was arrested and the money recovered.
Ranchers in Montana report unusually moist ground for January, with heavy fall snow absorbed by chinook winds and persistent winter precipitation. Farmers anticipate a favorable crop year based on moisture levels and recent weather patterns.
A humorous column explains the Groundhog is watched on Candlemas to predict winter’s length. If a shadow appears six weeks more winter follows. if not, spring may come soon. Weather forecasters vary, with old-timers predicting a short stretch of cold weather.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a janitor and laborer examination in Cheyenne Wyoming. Salary is 660 dollars yearly with bonuses. age 20 to 50. Both genders may apply, but hiring may specify sex. Preference for military service excludes age limits. Applications from James W. Mason, local secretary, Cheyenne.
Health Commissioner Copeland warned of a continuing epidemic peak in New York City with about 5000 cases reported in a day. There were 400 influenza deaths and 436 pneumonia deaths as more than 2000 telephone operators fell ill and callers were urged to limit nonessential uses.
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