Cuban Investors Eye Lincoln Wyoming Stock Block
J Parker Thompson of Lincoln Wyoming Petroleum Corporation negotiated with Julian Soto Navarro of Havana Cuba to dispense a large block of Lincoln Wyoming stock to Cuban investors. Navarro, tied to a major Havana investment concern, said Cuba prospers on high sugar prices. Lincoln County’s investor activity draws Cuban interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County
Ottfields
United States
White
New York City
J. Parker Thompson
Lincoln Wyoming Petroleum Corporation
Julian Soto Navarro
Havana
Cuba
Lincoln-Wyoming
Navarro
Thompson
Wyoming
Hersman Incorporates Plans for Village in Fossil Oil Field
At a stockholders meeting Hersman Corporation outlined a $200,000 incorporation to create a modern townsite with houses for field workers, a hotel, and stores. Olaf Telson was elected president with W. T. Wood as VP, Ben Hell secretary, and Chester Raymond Bunker assistant secretary and GM. The plan includes drilling 30 to 40 wells funded by stock sales, while Wood, Bunker & Co. will run the publicity drive from an eastern campaign. Four lots have already sold to clergymen, suggesting early interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hersman Corporation
Olaf Telson
W. T. Wood
Ben Hell
Chester Raymond Bunker
Ansnstant
Ami
Wood, Bunker & Co
Superintendent Burch heads to national education meeting
Kemmerer school district superintendent J B Burch left Thursday for Atlantic City New Jersey to attend the national convention of superintendents. He will travel to Washington and Chicago then stop in Cheyenne to discuss school legislation and state association matters. Burch also serves as president of the Wyoming State Teachers Association and sits on several educational committees at the national gathering. The agenda centers on national educational issues related to the war and local school needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Burch
Kemmerer
Atlantic City
N. J
United States
Washington
Chicago
Cheyenne
Burch
Woming State Teachers’ Association
Bielfos
Shriners Ceremonial Parade Draws Hundreds to Cheyenne
A desert caravan of Shriners from Wyoming and beyond paraded through Cheyenne for a jubilant ceremonial. Novices David Salmon and James Mickelson joined the event, with a 300 strong Denver train and over 800 diners at a turkey feast in the Masonic Temple.
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Sahara Desert
Oasis
Rawlins
Wyoming
Cheysune
Kemmerer
Duff Tolson
William Pitt
T. Hunter Salmon
J. BE. Davis
G. Watt Brendon
Fred Chapin
Peter Olson
David Salmon
Dave
James Mickelson
Big Piney
Green River
Cheyenne
Denver
Masonic Temple
Shriners
Cheyenne Shriners
Soldier misreport prompts correction of war casualty entry
A Lincoln county boy from Fairview is misidentified as Elmer Wise in Co. H. The correct name is Elmer Child of Fairview and the error may be in the last name. Mr and Mrs James Mickelson visited Cheyenne for the Shriners entertainment over the weekend.
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Europe
Elmer Wise
Co. H
Fairview
Nearout
Elmer Child
James Mickelson
Cheyenne
Shriners
Casper Rigs in Wyoming Oil Field Prospects
The Casper firm Chamber and Bingenheimer of Casper spent days in the region observing drilling by Heela Wyoming Co and Fossil Petroleum. Fossil Petroleum’s Keystone rig is in the second sands at 250 feet with strong oil and gas shows. Mr. Bell, backing Fossil Petroleum, expects substantial pay zones beyond 12 to 18 hundred feet. he plans to return to Casper next week with M. G. Dutton, Fossil Petroleum president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ff. Bet
Chamber & Bingenheimer
Casper
Heela- Wyoming Co
Fossil Petroleum
Keystone
Fossil
Bell
M. (. Dutton
The
Fossil Petroleum Company
Grade Schools Patriotic Red Cross Unit Forms at Kemmerer
A healthy Junior Red Cross unit with 228 members forms at Kemmerer grade school. Some could not pay 25 cents but gifts from those who could cover the shortfall. Every child earns a Red Cross pin. The school shows strong loyalty with 60 Liberty Bonds and 1758 Thrift Stamps. 21 Senior Red Cross members also noted. Wm. Julian, the Foneil sheep king, was a visitor Tuesday.
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Red Cross
Kemmerer
RIG PROSPECTS IN LINCOLN AND NEARBY COUNTIES
A period summary of rigs at Lincoln Idaho Wyoming and nearby fields notes multiple drilling activities. Wood Oil Development reports one completed well two others in hole at 1421 117 with strong oil shows at 550 feet and 250 feet in newton sands. National rig preparing to spud in 11 21 117. Several other companies including Fosail Petroleum Keystone and Pyramid Oil Syndicate list rigs in various stages from spudding to standing, with mixed results and multiple dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Oil & Development
Foss Petroleum
Fossil District
Martatta Rie
Tackey Drilling Company
Lincoln-Wyoming Company
Fonail
Thlabo
Idaho-Wyoming
Star Tig
Hevlo-Wyoming
Foasil Petroleum
Kerstone
BI Dorada Syndicate
Lincoln-Idaho
Austin
Lincoln-Waming Petrole
Armatrong
Lackey &Co. Contractors &. A. Hubbell
Kemmerer Girls Defeat Rock Springs In Saturday Basketball
The Kemmerer high school girls defeated Rock Springs 10 to 0 Saturday night in a fast game highlighting teamwork and determination. Coach Mies Facinelli led the Rock Springs squad which arrived on No. 17. players included Anna Wendt Lena Meaghinen Nora Murray Katharine Surmig and Alma Jotneon among others. The teams were hosted at the Kemmerer High School for an afternoon engagement with spectators noting strong play and sportsmanship.
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Kemmerer High School
Rock Springs
Mies Facinelli
Dawup
Fenmersy
Florence
Impson
Sean
Tube Beoneld
Anna Bickfeldt
Subattenton
Margarit Armstrong
Carnet Thomas
Anna Wendt
Lena Meaghinen
Ol‘Thoursen
Nora Murray
Katharine ‘Surmig
Olorien Jotneon
Alma
John Boyd Injured by Falling Ice in Cokeville
John Boyd arrived from Cokeville Monday with a fractured kneecap caused by a block of ice. He is under the care of Dr Stafford at Mineral Hospital receiving treatment for the injury.
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John Boyd
Cokeville
Stafford
Mineral Hospital
Doctor in Runaway Ur Roe Injured Near Kemmerer
Dr. Roe was thrown from a runaway team returning from an Elkol call Sunday night. The team returned to the Kemmerer barn. A rescuing party found the doctor, who walked back toward help saying he was grateful for the rescue after a long trek.
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Ur. T. HH. Roe
Elkol
Elected Directors Named for Lincoln County Hospital Board
At a subscribers meeting held in the city hall the Lincoln County Miners Hospital donors elected an 11 member board to represent the mineworkers locale. Directors include Wright Scofield A Mc King Tom Russell Diamondville JM Faddies Geo Macker Cumberland Wm Monay A French Kemmerer Gomer Reese Leater Pratt Frontier Tom Holland Sublette and Ben Cawlishaw Buate. Newly elected officers will be installed by the organization and the board will meet Sunday March 10. Watt Brandon and Jud Witherspoon were reelected chairman and secretary and may call a June text meeting to elect successors to the current board.
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Lincoln County Minera’ Hospital
Dhose
Wright Scofield
A. Mc King
Tom Russell
Diamondyilie
Jm, Faddies and Geo
Tom Holland
Sublet
Ben Cawlishaw
Mystery Death Near Diamondville Ends In Self Destruction
Rich McMinn reported to lie near the railroad at Diamondville with a revolver in his temple indicating self inflicted death. The man was last seen Saturday afternoon after heavy drinking. A companion found him unresponsive as they shared a cabin with another section worker. Local details note Mazzie’s association with a German American society card in his possession and a Christmas card from California. Coroner Fitzpatrick set the inquest for Monday night but news of call to Bikol delayed it.
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Sherif
Rich McMinn
Mmamondville
Matale
Fred
Lore Point
Mattie
Mataie
Hite
Oakley
Mazzie
Strucel
Los Angeles
A&a
California
Fitzpatrick
Bikol
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Lucon County
I Fils Arraet
Hersman
National Conventon
Barre
Lester G. Baker
Kemmerer Republican
3. A. Hubbell
Wyoming Geyser Oil Refining Company
Sixmund Kohn
Baker
Horsman
Lee Stalpbrook
Heetelvyomne
Groen Taver Retroleum Company
LaBarge
Eatimatus
Walton
Salt Lake
Wood
Walle
Newman
Rhoshone
Idaho
Inter Eats
Wood OU & Development
Idaho-Wyoming Company
McGillvery
Idaho-Wyoming and
Wood Companies
Wyoming Stock Growers Association
Ion
Chamber of Commerce
J . Burch
Oscar Bock
Bie Piney
Kom Merer
Chamber
Olaf Jefeon
J. Rosenberg
Oscar Beck
J. A Smith
Dr. Brown
Pete Olson
A. J. Hosking
Peter Gordon
Messrs, and Mines
Himbree
Harry Trost
C. M. Whitney
Geo
T. Wood
Wood Oil Development Company
Frank Hrezornik
Flak Lake City
OUR
First National Bank of
Julian
Vawilliteke
Max Neeur
LaBerge Vicid
Pyramid Oil Syndicate
Cig
Green River Petroleum
National Rig
Dragatng
Mugation
Kemmerer Girls
Doctor
Meiptoye
Mes
Ummtomdville
Kemmerer Savings Bank
Kemmerer, Wyoming
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