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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1918
Page
3
Cheyenne society notes celebrate patriotism with two young daughters of Charles D. Carey raising the flag by Lake Minnehaha. The item also covers social teas and parties for Miss Grace Duma Campbell and Miss Zella Ferris, plus luncheons for visiting guests and a porch party with All Nation motifs.
The marriage will be quietly solemnized Sunday at the bride's sister's home with only relatives and intimate friends present. Chautauquan Grant John and Mrs. Floyd John hosted Enid Alexander and Helen Peck at dinner with others from the Chautauqua Althea Players prior to the event.
The piece notes a Denver trip by Willem C Kincaid and family and C J Chohens. It reports a 1:50 pm call for work at headquarters to distribute comfort kits and Red Cross fundraising of 10.56. It highlights an upcoming concert next Friday by Skovgaard Denmark's famed violinist for the school fund, with his wife and two vocalists in attendance, inviting public support.
Miss Evelyn Black of Lincoln Neb arrives for a four day visit at the William Lannen home hosted by Miss Effie Lannen before continuing to Yellowstone Park. Mrs James E Mercer of Keithsburg Ill visits her daughter Mrs Lloyd Lampoon for a few weeks. Mrs Kendall Bon goes to Denver to see her mother. Mrs Ruth Kingman heads Sunday to Fort Worth Texas for a month with Lt. and Mrs Raymond Tighe at Barrowfield. Dr and Mrs J F P Markley and son Jack, Mrs Butterworth and son Scott from Laramie, meet Lt and Mrs Adamson at Fort Russell, while former high school pupil Mrs Adamson renews ties with her former teachers. They expect to be away.
About ten Dara and family members plan a long Roat visit. Mr and Mrs Dam 8 and Dan Jr intend to depart for the frit of peas. Mrs Rows expects sons George and Bradford to return from the South tomorrow. Mrs Rows and Headford visited relatives in Tengeteer, amit Oklahoma. George attended Webb School for Boys in Hell Buckle last year and will spend summer in Cheyenne. Mr and Mrs Gatea head to Boulder today for the weekend. Miss Ruth Harrington travels to Torrington to visit the Yoder ranch for several weeks.
The Presbyterian Aid Society hosted fifty members at Mrs. H. Ridgely's home as Patriotic Mothers of boys in service were honored. A program including piano pieces by Miss Reams and vocal selections featured performances by several attendees. Refreshments were served in the afternoon, and preparations for Children’s Day practices were announced for Sunday afternoon at the church.
The column lists residents and guests in Cheyenne including Mise tora McCloud recovering from a foot injury, Mrs. Sam Woods returning from Fulton New York, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ware visiting from a Federal ranch. It notes Mrs. A L Johnson and three children heading to Corad and Julesburg to visit relatives, and several moves and arrivals among local families, with visits from Fort Collins and Long Beach. A baby boy arrived June 12 1918 at St John’s hospital and others depart for Saratoga, Medars Rich buy a ranch there.
The Anna Gordon union will meet on Tuesday at 9 with Mere Romtem on Rae Ninth street. All interested in this work are invited. Carrie Cole visited from Greeley and stayed with her parents on East Ninth street. George Bates returned from a ten day trip to Denver Salt Lake City and Ogden. Mr and Mrs Luke Schaman moved to 422 East Tenth Street.
The city welcomed a host of visitors and shoppers from nearby towns including Adah Guyle of Hore Green Lou Rosers of Durham and Amy Hinsley from Buford among others. Notable figures such as Samuel King a Salt Lake attorney and Mrs M C Barkwell visited, while locals like J M Griffin from Phillips and F J Castelo of Casper transacted business. Several attendees and teachers from Rock Springs Wheatland and Evanston were seen in Cheyenne, with trips tied to fairs conventions and shopping.
The document lists numerous names associated with the 1000 WSS Club honor roll. Individuals named include Sol Neuman Hubert K Myers John B Bendrit Mee Ww Denton George EB Abbott Charles Becker Mr Mclaughlin Connell Tenn Veronia A Wolfer David Neuman A D Johnston Pat Hays Mrs John Brown Mrs Christine Jorgensen Mrs Marty Schmidt Lee Moure and others.
The report lists today’s temperature 72 degrees with a 67 relative humidity and a 24 mph wind from the west. It records a high 88 and low 57, plus total precipitation 8.21 inches since January 1 against a normal 7.17 inches. An added note states railroad clerks must work nights to process this month’s pay rolls.
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