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Newspaper
Encampment Echo
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1934
Page
1
The Sunday School of the Presbyterian church hosts a haunted building event Friday after Halloween on Nov 2 in the gym. Goblins and spooky acts appear with mysterious doings, plus games for all ages and plenty of tasty eats. All friends are urged to attend and bring a covered dish for supper.
The article notes Democratic candidate re election for county and prosecuting attorney with details of supporters, local events, and incidents. It mentions Justice Boyd, C. E. Frey fined for fishing without a license, and a Democratic rally attended by many locals. It covers candidates for state offices and a social gathering with bridge luncheon and entertainment.
The article details eight funding streams for district eighteen schools for 1933 34. It lists state oil and railroad land revenues 514 58 dollars and 454 21 from land sales, county general school tax 2610 dollars, county poll taxes 182 dollars, forest revenue 14 82 and fines 128 84 allocated to schools, plus budget approval by county commissioners. It notes the county tax per grade and high school teacher, and mentions a city treasurer in Casper.
A large crowd packed City Hall on Saturday night for a Republican rally. County chairman Brimmer introduced candidates including Higley, Johnson, Armstrong, Garretson, Loramp, Penland, Breitenstein, Austin, and Dinsmore, with Sharp addressing the local water situation.
The state Superintendent has served well and her administration is framed as a strong case for re election based on her record. Strong entities include the State Department of Education and the Superintendent, with emphasis on tenure and continued leadership.
Mrs. Harry Hunter was among visitors in Encampment on Friday. Mr. and Mrs Ruerel Baldwin and their children have moved to Saratoga for the winter.
Local column reports Mr. and Mrs. Warren Denning and family arriving from Idaho Falls to visit Mrs. Denning's parents Mr. and Mrs. Strauss. Mrs. Denning is sister to Mr. Wm. Null. planning visits with the Null family before returning home.
Dorothy B Williams notes delinquencies and school funding needs as she cites last year’s receipts of 3347.54 and 33.59 from sources. S Sharp, candidate for reelection as County Surveyor, spoke on Platte River winter question with engineer Sharp guiding the discussion amid light heckling from Kuykendal about courts and politics.
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