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Newspaper
Encampment Echo
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1920
Page
1
The Hecamp ment Good Roads association postponed their regular meeting until Saturday afternoon April 10 due to cold and nasty weather. A motion passed after the Saturday meeting to defer until then with hopes for full attendance. All interested in good roads are welcome to attend.
The Lusk Herald stresses that proper construction matters little without constant maintenance. It argues hundreds of dollars can be wasted if storms and traffic ruin roads quickly, calling for continuous inspection and immediate repairs to save labor and money in the long run.
The next regular teachers examination will be held April 15 and 17 at Rawlins Hanna Encampment Saratoga and Baggs. Deputies named are A D Burford Hanna Falconer Gilbert Encampment G R Ballard Saratoga and Mrs Ruth Maupin Baggs. Applicants should send credentials to the County Superintendent's office promptly to save time and avoid prerequisites misunderstandings.
Eldon Boyd from Beav er Hills visited his brother Frank Boyd and family last week. Presbyterian Sunday school will meet next Sunday at Loam Sharp to attend Easter morning services at St James church. An Easter program will follow the Presbyterian church program at 3 o clock. Last Sunday fifty nine attended and Rosyside leads the contest with twenty sty eo points.
Reports from the Republican era show hospital bonds carried by an overwhelming 918 to 228 in a special election held last Tuesday. Rawlins Republican notes B N Killam to resume trucking between here and the Union Pacific, with plans to bring a Denver-made truck next week. Saratoga Sun reports rapid homestead filings, with over 2000 acres located near Saratoga under enlarged laws, and confirms the Pick Springs oil and gas project will drill this spring under General Manager KE Wilcox. Also, Mrs Joseph Peryam, critically ill near Encampment, was moved to Saratoga for care. physicians say she remains delicate but improving while family members gather in support.
Beav er Creek residents report social visits by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hunter to the Brownlees. Wilbur Toothaker returns from Rawlins after attending the American Legion smoker. A Kid's pin party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Wolford and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Anderson. Admission in pins and gum sticks. games, snacks, and a small prize raffle featured. Mrs. Wowers travels to Saratoga for a brief visit with friends.
The Laramie Republican reports Encampment youths featured in High School Week activities including an athletics meet and a basketball tournament. Coach Donald Rankin led Encampment’s squad, while Miss Gertrude McKay won first prize for a Marche Grotesque performance. Encampment lost to Big Horn 2 26 and fell 14 21 to Sheridan with late rallying efforts fading as Sheridan led by center Christian.
St James Church announces Thursday evening service at 7:30 featuring an address on Last Words from the Cross and a rendition of The Story of the Cross. Easter events include Sunday school at 10 a.m., morning service at 11 a.m., and an evening service at 7:30, with music and sermon suited to the occasion.
Encampment Fire Department expects to install a modern picture show with a private power plant at city hall. Full equipment is on the way and the first show will occur as soon as installation completes, with weekly screenings followed by a dance.
The Community Center shop, selected from 55 names, will open Friday April 2 1920 at 3 pm. Pharies Corum proposed the winning title as judges Elliott Healey Tilton Corlett Tourtelot noted its suitability. Proprieties Miss Alice Cahill and Mr E R Gilbert promise to meet public wishes with stock and a future lunch room. A fountain by L A Grauman Co Denver enhances the setting. An Encampment High School basketball team returned from Laramie after High School Week. An auction at Chilcaters yards Friday begins at 2 pm with sale of household goods and merchandise.
Notes from the Grand Encampment Herald archive describe Mrs. Ed Parkison’s illness but improving, tram construction progress for active service, George Kuntzman planning a small office between the post office and old bank, increased lumber movement, expected oil field development in central Wyoming with four rigs in Salt Creek by spring, and a Masonic gathering at city hall with a communal feast and song.
Mra Z T Carver and Mas Louis Hopkins hosted a Monday afternoon birthday party at the Carver home for Luolen Hopkins daughter of Mas Hopkins. Little guests enjoyed games and a formal luncheon afterward with attendees listed.
Local report notes J Ry Bowers wearing sarytogs between trains last Friday, a brief sighting recorded by bystanders near the station. Authorities have not issued statements about the incident or any further details.
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