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Newspaper
Encampment Echo
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1920
Page
1
The forest service at Encampment furnishes a table of climate statistics for April. Readings cover precipitation, temperature averages, and notable deviations at the local observation station, highlighting shifts compared with prior months.
Mrs Louise Blackhall hosts a 70th birthday party with bridge and lunch for a guest list including Hunter Kuntzman Quivey and others. An evening event followed with additional guests and a dance that raised over $40 for the high school, leaving a $25 shortfall.
Rock Springs hosts district road meeting with Carbon Sweetwater Uinta Lincoln counties. Delegates push to raise winter road access and back a Wamsutter to Baggs north south highway. Resolution urges repeal of 1922 survey deadline and creation of a read fund. President Newton and Secretary Emery outline statewide plan to mobilize 25 000 strong with local captains.
A voters meeting at Grand Eocampment Wyoming city hall on May 1 1920 selected candidates for mayor and two councilmen to be voted on May 11 1920. A J Chichester chaired W I White served as secretary Ho Healey was named mayor candidate for one year J Rankie and Vy Carver nominated for two year council terms. The group adopted the name Citucite Picket and adjourned after business concluded.
The Town Council met in regular session with Mayor Hauglehart and Councilmen Sproat and Rollman. Minutes from April sessions were approved. Chas Tanner sought an occupation tax relief. action deferred. A resolution amended the April 14 ordinance to adjust the occupation tax for equity. Bills approved and a publication order for the tax explanation issued. Council adjourned to May 6 1920.
John Délinye forest ranger visited his mother in Encampment while family arrangements relocate to Cow Creek for two years. Mrs Karl Anderson visited from Idaho Balls to see sister Mrs Elvin Tilton. Omar Dunbar and Jon Johnston returned from Denver Cheyenne Laramie trips. Mrs Ben Bashere and Mrs 4 I Carver traveled to Denver for treatment. Wee Wolford family moved to Jack Brown ranch to spend the summer. Geo Lang rushed to Denver as his wife fell seriously ill. W C Hafner and wife arrived from Ohewwine to join the railroad auditing staff. Sunday school contest party planned Friday night with all attendees welcome. Sale ads urge bringing items for a sale next Saturday. Morse of Denver spent a few days in Encampment. Tevin Birids returned from Chicago and North Park trip with Diamond Curtis. Mrs Livits visited Shamiel with her mother Mrs Beauna Moyil. Loy Ghowkd away weeks.
Notice announces annual stockholders meeting for Rich Char Throak Copper Company in Encampment Wyoming on May 14 at 8 p m. Signatures include Geo W Plummer Cheyenne Chas Vlowiner and Cotton Me hail of Saratoga. Also mentions local social notes from Encampment and town events.
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