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Newspaper
The Greybull Standard
Location
Greybull, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1923
Page
1
Local notes from Shell Creek cover social events and travel. Families like H A and Will Griffin, Nate Loveland, and Max Maxon visit the area. Memorial Day cemetery ceremonies draw visitors. school groups, dances, and picnics mark community life amid weather updates.
The Lower Shell Country Club hosted the Greybull Woman's Club at Mrs. Max Mott's home. Members arrived by car at noon for a box lunch on the porch followed by a business meeting, an impromptu program, and lawn games with children. The Greybull guests praised the afternoon. next meeting set for June 7 at Mrs. W. E. Rappleye's home.
The Inland Oil Index notes two threats to crude oil stability. A morning may dawn with a carburetor allowing engines to run on crude or cheap liquids. Also refining advances could convert all products into gasoline. The Bethlem Ship Building Corp announces a miniature diesel engine for 50 miles at 2 percent fuel cost.
Cars from various states appear at the tourist park as travel begins. Lions Club improvements have upgraded the camp grounds, making the park a better stopping place. With better highways and more garages along main routes, travelers expect fewer delays and quicker repairs.
Last week a man arrested on an alleged disturbance at Basin tried to kill himself in jail. He cut his throat and arms with a case knife, tearing wires and turning on gas, but survived. Insanity hearing found him of unsound mind and he was ordered to Evanston asylum.
The Cody Herald notes it has been five years since a town boy graduated from local schools. It discusses the long debate over boys versus girls completing high school and argues that true graduates are defined by a real desire for education, with sports a secondary factor.
Local Burlington station reports a return to normal activity with about 1100 car loads shipped in May. Milk shipments also rise with over 1000 gallons sent out during May, signaling improving railroad commerce.
The Sheridan Post reports record high water for the month due to rapid snowmelt in the mountains. Old timers foresee a higher yearly peak, with heavy snows in the Big Horns and with Little Goose creek rising. Bridges at Dayton reported out and Storybridge over Little Goose flooded late week. Rainfall for the month exceeds normal by .17 inch, total precipitation since January 1 8.39 inches, May highs around historic records.
The Lions Club held a postponed noon luncheon at the Presbyterian church basement to host General Burke E. Sinclair district governor visiting the state. A large turnout included visitors from Cody Basin and other guests. Sinclair, former commander of Wyoming's 148th Field Artillery, spoke on Lionism’s goals and achievements while Elks provided music.
W Hyman of Trapper Lodge reported a strong rainstorm early this week that washed water into an out-of-the-way gulch used as a dumping ground. The flood filled his yard with old tin cans Ford radiators and hoods, and he noted the large amount of debris already removed.
The Denver Civic and Commercial Association plans a June trade extension trip through Wyoming and Nebraska with about a hundred members traveling by special train. The party, plus a band, will stop in Greybull on Tuesday June 19 from 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. for meetings and a town tour including an auto trip to local refineries.
The W. C. T. U. held a May 18 gathering at Mrs. C. F. Lampman’s home to honor Mothers Day. The program included songs, recitations on Mother, and talks on child welfare by Mrs. Braden, Mrs. Alderdice, and Mrs. Richardson. About 30 ladies and 15 children attended. refreshments were served, and a small sum was raised for the State Temperance Union.
The Wyoming state board of accounting appointed by Governor Ross organized by electing Byron S. Huie president Charles B. Morgan secretary and A. L. Putnam treasurer. The first examination of applicants for certificates will be held in Cheyenne June 20 and 21.
The Burlington is placing a scoop pit north of the ice house to install track scales. Previously no track scales existed at this point, making Casper the only division location where car loads could be weighed.
Three young men were taken into custody at the Elks dance in the gym Tuesday night after alcohol was found. One faced possession charges while the others faced possession and transportation charges. They were later released on bonds to appear before Justice Bonwell. No liquor was found on the floor and no disturbance occurred.
The Apollo Club gathered Monday evening May 28 at the Methodist church for its annual banquet. Toasts covered Fulfillment America in the Musical World Plans for Junior Club Music and more. Mrs. Smith received a silver serving tray as retiring president amid the group’s farewell remarks.
The Burlington railway seeks local data and photographs for a promotional folder on the Big Horn basin. Agent Turner notes regions must supply material to determine publicity extent, aiming to present ranches, resorts, industries and products to attract eastern settlers.
The Woman's Club and Elks lodge announce a benefit dance at the high school auditorium Saturday evening to raise funds for playground equipment for children. Tickets are one dollar, donated by the Standard, with the auditorium and Elks orchestra donated, urging generous patronage.
Mr and Mrs T S Giles were driving toward Crosby Sunday on the Manderson highway detour when another car struck their vehicle on a hill near Adobe Station. Their car plunged down a embankment and rolled over but the Gileses escaped injury. The other driver's whereabouts are unknown.
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