Survivor of Sub Attack Tells of Narrow Escape
Allman C. Hutton, a visitor in Cokeville traveling from the east coast toward Washington, carried a U. S. consul passport from Newcastle England. He recounted a Scottish coast incident when a German submarine torpedoed the tank steamer he sailed on. gunners fired, the vessel sank, and he barely survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allman C. Hutton
Cokeville
Washington
U. S
Newcastle
England
Scotland
Hutton
Public urged to stop sending food to soldiers
The Council of National Defense asks citizens to discontinue sending food to war camps and tonments to conserve food and protect soldiers health. It notes abundant supplies exist and privately sent food is often spoiled by long transport, urging families to stop the practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of National Defense
National Council
Lambing Season Starts at Quealy Ranch in Cokeville
The lambing season began February 1 at the Quealy Land and Livestock steam heated barns near Cokeville. About 100 lambs took their first steps as the Quealy ranch, a Lincoln County institution, continues to produce high grade stock amid recent improvements fueling local pride.
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Quealy
Quealy Ranch
Lincoln County
Cokeville
Mesdames Bell and Schils Entertain With Cards
Mrs Bell and Dr Schils hosted two afternoon card parties on January 25 and 26. Pink carnation and fern decorations framed a pleasant gathering with guests including Reynolds, Kehoe, Forgeon, and others. Prizes went to Reynolds and Kehoe on the first day and to Eachus and Gilkison on the second. A luncheon followed both gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Bell
Dr. Schils
Mmsdames Nichols
Reynolds Forgeon
Angelo
George Bourne Fuller
Richard Roberts
M. S. Dean
Tom Collett
Brown
Haggerty
Smalley
Schmidt
Kate Morgan
Kehoe
Mesdames Reynolds
Mesdames Boomer
Roscoe Stoner
Gilkison Woodward
Robinson
Tom Sneddon
Hinkey
Dayton
Albright
Christensen
Misses Forgeon
Reynolds
Mae Whiston
Frances Whiston
Eachus
Tueller
Tremelling
Miss Eachus
Mrs. Gilkison
Valentine Social At Presbyterian Church
A Valentine social at the Presbyterian church on Thursday February 14 invites all to attend. Attendees may bring handmade valentines to mail to friends at a social improvised post office. Supper will be served.
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Presbyterian Church
Young Married Folks Have Club Formed
A group of young married people started a club with ladies sewing for Belgian and French babies while the men play cards. Members include Mr. and Mrs. Albright Mr. and Mrs. Ran Mr. and Mrs. Larson Mr. and Mrs. Gilkison Mr. and Mrs. Woodward and Mr. and Mrs. Ivo. The club meets twice weekly and Mrs. Igo entertained on Wednesday night.
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Albright
Ran
Larson
Gilkison
Woodward
Ivo
Mets
Igo
Builder or Destroyer WHICH?
A reflection urging citizens to choose building over destruction in their town. It contrasts builders and destroyers among property owners, merchants, and shoppers, warning that mail order buyers erode local stores and tax-base. It emphasizes thoughtful action to foster community wealth and growth.
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Legion
Harvesting Ice in Bear River Winter Storage Plant
Chamberlain reports a crew of men working through the pest week storing high quality ice from Bear river in the storage plant. The operation concentrates on securing ice for local use and emphasizes its premium quality.
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Ad Chamberlain
Itn
Bear River
Christensen Feeding 1500 Blooded Lincoln and Cotswold Sheep
Lige Christensen reports strong winter results with about 1,500 head of blooded Lincoln and Cotswold sheep. He is not range feeding and has ample hay from last year’s crop. He plans to market about 700 high grade blooded bucks next fall.
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Lige Christensen
Lincoln
Cotswold
Operation for Decayed Facial Bone in Salt Lake City
Ms. Chas. O Bannon underwent surgery at the S D 8 hospital in Salt Lake City to repair a decayed facial bone caused by improper dental work. Dr. Ralph Richards and Dr. Hampton performed the operation. She is improving rapidly and expected to come home this week.
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Chas. O’bannon
Salt Lake City
Ralph Richards
Hampton
Gardiner Attends Trial In Federal Case At Cheyenne
A. N. Gardiner returned to Cokeville then headed to the county seat after a Cheyenne stop. He appeared in the federal case J. W. Mumpfrd v. Rock Springs Grazing Association. Fred Stoffers of Cokeville also attended. Gardiner says the range between Granger and Cheyenne resembles a summer resort.
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A. N. Gardiner
Cokeville
Cheyenne
J. W. Mumpfrd
Rock Springs
Julian in Cokeville Checks Sage District Biz
William Julian, a substantial Sage district rancher, was in Cokeville early this week to tend business. He notes the oil boom has not yet reached Sage, but he expects it will soon.
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William Julian
Sage
Cokeville
Bill
Teachers Get Raise In District No 5
The teachers of District No 5 receive a monthly raise of five dollars, a salary increase recently granted to staff.
Mr Bourne Improves After Illness
John Bourne was uptown this week for the first time since his illness. It seems good to see him looking much better and it is hoped he will continue to improve in health.
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John Bourne
Mr. Bourne
Local Man William Morley Nears Death of Father
Word reached here of William Morley’s father dying in Mt. Vernon New York on Wednesday after he suffered an electric shock a month earlier and pneumonia while in hospital. Morley left for the bedside on the 27th but arrived too late. Ed had visited Cokeville last September and many friends mourn his death.
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William Morley
Mt. Vernon
New York
Mr. Morley
Cokeville
Hayes Goes to Butte and Local News Summary
Mrs Hayes, the second-trick operator at the local station, received two months relief and departed yesterday for Butte Montana to visit friends. Miss Esther Lundberg of Salt Lake arrived in Cokeville last Monday and will stay at the Igo home for several weeks. Kinney oil well No 3 in Casper yields 910 barrels daily, among the state’s largest producers. Mrs McNiece remains confined to bed with influenza but shows improvement.
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Esther Lundberg
Salt Lake
Cokeville
Igo
Kinney
Casper
Handle Strap Linked to Lincoln Carriage Among Relics
Deputy Walter W. Smalley of Cokeville shows a handle strap from the Great Emancipator’s coach. He recalls his father, Lincoln’s bodyguard, once saved the strap after Tad Lincoln’s prank in a Washington parade. Smalley also possesses a dagger found near Ford Theatre after Booth’s assassination.
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Walter W. Smalley
Cokeville
Abraham Lincoln
Mr. Smalley
Lincoln
Washington
Tad
Ford Theatre
Booth
Mrs Angelo Hosts Cards In Saturday Evening Gathering
Mrs Will Angelo entertained at five hundred Saturday evening with guests including Mr and Mrs Gilkison Mr and Mrs Woodward Mr and Mrs Forgeon Mr and Mrs Richard Roberts Mr and Mrs Schill Mrs Bell Mr Smith Chas O Bannon Sara Forgeon Ray Roberts and Miss Tueller Prize winners were Mrs Schils and Mr Gilkison A luncheon followed and all reported a delightful time Visitors Mr and Mrs S G Rich and daughters Gaylie and Gloria of Burley Idaho are visiting the Forgeon home this week.
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Will Angelo
Gilkison
Woodward
Forgeon
Richard Roberts
Schill
Bell
Mr. Smith
Chas. O'Bannon
Sara Forgeon
Ray Roberts
Miss Tueller
Schils
Mr. Gilkison
S. G. Rich
Gaylie
Gloria
Burley
Idaho
Olson Purchases High-Grade Thoroughbred Bull at Denver Stock Show
P. W. Olson purchased a high-grade thoroughbred short horn bull at the Denver stock show. He believes in improving stock quality and aims to raise production standards.
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P. W. Olson
Denver
Red Cross Dance and Basket Social at Cokeville Opera House
The Red Cross hosts a dance and basket social at the Cokeville Opera House on February 16. The event includes entertainment and a cate auction to raise funds.
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Red Cross
Cokeville Opera House
Cate
Red Cross Report Shows Solid January and February Cash
Receipts for January and February total 67 50 and 905 65 cash balance. This fund supports ongoing humanitarian and patriotic activity, reflecting strong local generosity and effort.
Children Celebrate Birthday At Woodward Home
Leroy Woodward and Clarence Birch hosted a birthday party Monday afternoon at the Woodward home for their young friends. The boys celebrated by turning another year older on the date.
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Leroy Woodward
Clarence Birch
Woodward
Letters Sent To Red Cleveland In Fort Worth Texas
A. L. Woodward mailed cigarettes candy magazines and a Cokeville Register to Red Cleveland in Fort Worth Texas. The note reflects a sentiment that such thoughtfulness would ease soldiers’ homesickness.
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A. L. Woodward
Cokeville
Red
Cleveland
Fort Worth
Texs
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Serve the
U.S. Food Administration
United States
Wyoming
United States Department of Agriculture
United Ra
Julian
Hayes
Butte
Mrs. Angelo
Olson
Thorobred
RED Cross Report
Ladies’ Guild
V. E. Forgeon
George Bourne
Miss Reta
Ha D. S. Business College
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