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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
3
Governor John B. Kendrick and Mrs. Kendrick along with Mise Kendrick and Manville depart by motor for Sheridan. They will spend several weeks in the city and at their ranch. Various relatives and guests including Menteer and Mrs Wishard travel or visit.
Judge and Mrs. Carey entertained last evening for Rosa May Kendrick daughter of Gov and Mrs Kendrick. The event featured yellow decor, summer flowers, pink peonies and sweet peas, laurel from New Hampshire, a silver centerpiece, rose trees at each place, and a Victrola for dancing. Guests included Miss Kendrick, Miss Gertrude Thompson, Miss Louise Marah, Miss Evelyn Jones, Mr. Ethelbert Mahoney, Mr. Harry Henderson, Mr. Verance LeMay, Mr. Manville Kendrick, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Forsyth.
Mrs Peter Appel along with Mrs Clifford Hummer and Miss Eunice Anderson hosted a graceful farewell reception yesterday at Mrs Appel’s home. Guests arrived to pay respects to Dr and Mrs Leon C Hille beneath summer floral decor with pink sweet peas at the tea table. Numerous callers offered good wishes and farewells, aided by a list of hostesses and helpers including Mia Cyrus Beard Mira T Paul Wilcox and others.
Miss Clara Tierney of Parsons Kansas visits cousin Miss Mary Mahan and plans to stay until after Frontier. Mrs William Barber returns home to Eaton Colorado from a short visit at Judge John W Lacey and family home. The group including H E B Money and Italia Money with Clara Murphy drove to Estes Park yesterday for a stay.
Mrs Philip Brown will entertain the Wednesday social club this afternoon at 2020 Thames Street. Past Noble Grands will meet this afternoon with Mrs Mary Hovey at 31844 West 20th Street. Election of officers will take place and a large attendance is urged.
The Woman's Auxiliary of St. Mark's met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Huston's home. Mrs. A K Smith read a paper on Mexico. The Cheyenne W C T U met with Mrs. Estelle Ferguson, eighteen members present, then an illustrated talk by Mr Crabb of the anti saloon league. Light refreshments followed.
Boy Scouts return from a hike to Camp Gilland near Cheyenne naming the site in honor of Scout Master Gilland. They report a prairie fire scare at the north end of the dam but discover a fishermen camp fire. The group plans future hikes and funds saved from grub leftovers for camps.
Uneventful Wednesday with overcast skies and showers likely in the north and possibly to the south. Patchy wet spells expected across regions as moisture lingers through the day.
Paris fashion notes highlight marine and pure pie blends with floss embroidery and silver threads. Chemisette prominence appears in non sport costumes while tailored suits show three quarter and half length cuts. Velvet hats and black patent leather footwear feature alongside midseason fabrics like taffeta and georgette, with silk and surah fabrics favored for upcoming dresses.
The report notes high collars and snug necklines, new sleeve shapes, and full skirts with flat fronts. Velvet and felt move into July wear while Parisian spot clothes gain popularity. Chanel shifts color combos toward continental tastes, with emerald greens rare and silver ribbons in millinery.
The county commissioners met in session with County Assessor J. J Smalley acting as clerk. The board announced its regular monthly meeting will occur on Wednesday.
KE Stenger the new general superintendent arrived in Cheyenne Monday night for his first road inspection tour since succeeding William Jeffers. He traveled with General Manager Jeffers and Superintendent Brophy of the Nebraska division. They were joined by Superintendent Tourey of the Wyoming division as the group headed west yesterday morning.
Pete Castetro was sentenced to thirty days in jail by Judge Walter Q. Phelan after being arrested Monday night at 18th and Nell streets by Officer Talbot. In a civilian crowd clash the officer knocked him down while attempting to search his pocket for a weapon.
The new cement Street crossings and culverts are nearly finished with only a few more to be installed. Metal approaches are replacing flags across many gutters to provide a larger waterway and help prevent floods.
The civil service board of Cheyenne announces openings for two positions. Field matron for females with exam on August 9 1916 and salary 800 to 3840 per year. Assistant petroleum engineer major examination July 15 1916 with salary 1800 to 2500 per year.
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