18 Sep 1924
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Newspaper
Encampment Echo
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1924
Page
1
Enrollment totals 73 with several classes listed. Miss Butt teaches 18 in 1st and 2nd, Miss Morris 28 in 3rd, 4th and 6th, Miss Hays 15 in 6th through 8th, Miss Shey 4 in 9th and 10th. Overall enrollment near usual levels.
Regular church services are scheduled Sunday evening at 8 o'clock with Sunday school at 10. The notice lists the Presbyteriann church as the venue, providing times for worship and instruction.
St James Guild met last Wednesday at the Parkison residence with Mrs Parkison as hostess. A good attendance was reported. After the business session, light refreshments were served.
The Agricultural Committee of the North Carolina Bankers Association with College of Agriculture officials adopted a program for active state work. It directs all county agents to determine definite community objectives and organize county in response.
Department of the Interior notice from the Cheyenne land office dated August 23, 1924 announces Joseph Marion Spencer of Walden Colorado, holder since March 6, 1920 of Homestead Entry serial 027930 for the east east of section 17 town 12 north range 80 west, will file final three year proof before Emanuel Seekins at Encampment Wyoming on October 16, 1924. Witnesses named: Ralph Waggoner, W H Cunningham, Robert Campbell, Frank Mossman of Cowdry Colorado. Mant T Christensen, Register.
The article outlines steps for mobilizing local groups to act as catalysts for county progress. It calls for forming a governing body of farmers bankers and merchants within each county to set clear objectives and secure state and federal guidance. It also urges creating stronger marketing units and partnering with the State College for expert surveys and instruction in farm management production and marketing.
The New York Bankers Association bulletin describes a campaign to foster club work among boys and girls in rural schools. Prizes funded by former presidents are to be awarded to the children, communities, and banks supporting the effort.
A special meeting of the Electors of Consolidated School District Number 18 will be held at the City Hall in encampment at 2 P.M. on Saturday September 20. This meeting is called to consider the purchase of a new school bus. Clerk Lora Nichols.
Local notices describe three tons of the Car’s Fleet leaving and orders. Ed Parkison and wife visit Glenwood Colorado to see his mother. Sheep shipments from Blake and L C Graves reach 18 cars from Hayden National Forest. Various residents travel, relocate, or host guests for the winter, including updates on depot agent Louie Fritz, hotel management, and local dances.
United States Land Office at Cheyenne Wyoming announces on May 4 1924 Martin Ferrell of French Wyoming filed additional homestead supplication for 80 acres in section 34 township 15 north range 81 west with minerals objection period through October 27 1924. Walter A Simms of Encampment Wyoming files intention to make final three year proof to establish claim to land in Encampment with witnesses A J Anderson Alphonse Laroy William Carey C L Portey, to be solemnized October 22 1924.
Miss Georgia Hawkins daughter of Mr and Mrs J F Hawkins of Beaver Creek wed Gale Marshall son of Mr and Mrs John Marshall of Parco. They married in Rawlins and returned to a Hawkins home reception with dancing music and generous gifts. The bride wore pale blue canton crepe and carried a bouquet of sweet peas as friends offered best wishes.
The recent cold spell brings fall to the area with a weekly high of 71 and a low of 12. Winds remained light all week and no strong gusts were reported.
The excerpt argues that savings bonds symbolize not cash piles but investments in railroads factories and public works. Savings therefore represents accumulated real wealth created by the financed enterprises, not merely money saved for future use.
We are distributers for the Wood stock the standard machine with the standard price. See J. D. Seekins at the Echo office.
Department of the Interior announces Marl Panzer of Encampment Wyoming seeks to prove up two land entries in T4N R61W and T13N R01W and T14N R41W 6th Meridian. The hearing before Stella Jungquinst Clerk Rawlins Wyoming is set for October 2 1924 witnesses include W R Boyd A G Forney Lewis W Brady T P White Mak Cumistensen registrar.
Deer season started Monday with few locals hunting while many wait for a storm to go out. Duck season began Tuesday and most who could get away were hunting. Reports say ducks are plentiful this year and dry weather keeps them near creeks, aiding hunting.
Society notes describe Mrs John Wilcox and Mrs Amos Wilcox hosting a Thursday bridge party at their ranch with six tables. Prize went to Mrs Paul Holmes and the booby prize to Miss Grace Smith. Decor featured sweet peas. An E H Bostwick honor guests event followed at the Wilcox ranch with cards and music and dainty refreshments. Additional dinners hosted by Mrs Crout, Mr Seekins, and Mr Huston at various ranch homes completed the social slate.
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High grade piano offered at a bargain by writing The Denver Music Company Denver Colo for quick sale. price terms and particulars provided by request.
Strayed horses described as a brown 5 J branded gelding on left thigh, a grey gelding branded H on left thigh, a grey mare branded MN on left thigh, and a black yearling colt with a nob brand. Finder asked to notify Wyoming Timber Company in French Wyoming.
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