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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1920
Page
13
The readable fragments suggest a report about a fire or disaster with water, choked areas, and mentions of people and a change in a local office. Details are unclear but indicate damage and inquiry among community members.
The Literary Digest poll of eleven million voters records over 1.1 million ballots by week five. Herbert Hoover shows strong cross party support from Democratic sources while Hiram Johnson gains among Republican voters. The Digest republishes the weekly straw voting statement with permission.
The Digest’s presidential sentiment poll reports over 100000 ballots in. Johnson tops the six of seven days list while Hoover and Wood gain. Regional results show Democratic votes leaning toward Republican candidates and key state figures including Georgia Virginia and McAdoo provide context to the national race.
Society notes describe Miss Minnie John’s pre wedding tea at the George W. Snow home hosted by Miss Florence Snow Miss Mildred Sherman and Miss Trene Kingham. Yellow and white decor featured iris white sweet peas and wicker centerpieces. The guest list of about thirty included gifts of an electric iron electric grill and a Pyrex set. The YWCA Business Women's Club card party is planned for Monday evening at 7 30.
Judge John A. Riner hosted a banquet at the Plains hotel with forty guests from Cheyenne’s bar and judiciary. Speakers covered ethics, alibis, witness forgetfulness, and other legal topics. social notes follow with visiting guests and local society events.
Friday's informal event at the Tribune apartments featured Miss Chlorine Kring entertaining guests with music and late hour refreshments. Attendees included Mildred Scoggin Hazel Veatch Vera McNeil Frank Lewis Leonard Vannelli Fred Babcock Oliver Deming and Mr and Mrs Huff Kring with Mrs Carlton Clinton of Torrington among visitors from out of town.
Mrs Clyde Snow hosted the King’s Daughters at Hast Twenty third street with 35 members and committees named including Hostess and Flower groups. Seventy ladies attended the Altar and Rosary society meeting at K of G hall with a musical program and tea.
Friends of Miss Hazel Robitaille attended an informal Saturday evening gathering at her home with dancing and late refreshments. Attendees included Miss Mildred Watson Adda Mae Henderson Leota Hagler Beatrice Stepp and Messrs Fred Hirsig Billy Baldry Reed Renfro Don McCalman Dick Hansen. W L Walls returned from the Republican convention at Sheridan. Lloyd Sampson left for Kemmerer on a business mission.
CG L Rigdon travels to Kemmerer on business. Mrs W C Irvine visits town. Miss Ross of Douglas stays at the Plains. W E Dinneen Garage advertises gasoline and a 1918 Maxwell for sale, overhauled, 8000 miles, good tires, priced at 350 cash or 200 cash with terms. Phone 831W.
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