Pages of the Past

100 years ago

September 18, 1924

On Friday last, the writer experienced the rare pleasure of making a trip to Worland in an airplane. Lieutenant Lynch and his partner, George Turner, who had been here for the Big Horn County Fair, made the trip that morning to Worland, so they might be there for Washakie Days, and it was our good fortune to be permitted to go along. When we came to earth Lynch informed us that it had taken just 14 minutes to make the trip.

Miss Lura Frisby and Mr. Hugh R. Gould were united in marriage last Saturday evening. The bride was one of last year’s graduates of Basin High School, and at present, a valued employee of the Mountain States Telephone exchange. The groom is foreman of the Rustler office. He is also a graduate of Basin High School. 

75 years ago

September 14, 1949

With the new shop classroom in place this year, plans for organizing a Future Farmers of America group are being studied. The class will meet with the Greybull FFA unit this week for a better understanding of FFA principles and operation. 

Rain, snow and cool weather interrupted bean harvesting operations throughout southern Big Horn County during the last 10 days. 

Mrs. Donald G Massey entertained last Thursday afternoon in honor of her sons, Tommy and Curtis, on the occasion of their fourth and second birthdays, respectively. Guests were Kathleen O’Neill, Patricia Darling, Cheryl and Douglas Hartman, Crystal Reifschneider, Stephen McClain, Sharen, Freddie and Donetta Hogue, Karen Hartman, and Phyllis Ann Massey.  

50 years ago

September 19, 1974

William Breining is the new president of the School District 17 board of trustees. He was elected to that post when the board met on Tuesday evening of last week. Breining succeeds Riki Shimogaki. School Superintendent Arlie Hammons, who announced the results of the election, said Gene Roccabruna was chosen vice president, Dr. Eugene Doerr remains as treasurer and James A. Zaring was re-elected clerk. Total school population for the district is 373, Hammons said. This is down from 410 at this time last year. 

A check of Basin bean mills Monday morning indicated no frost-damaged beans had been delivered to either Big Horn Cooperative Marketing Association or E.H. Walrath and sons. Both mills received beans Monday morning that were No. 1 quality.

Updating on the world of home economics and an installation of the 1975 state officers will take place at the Wyoming Home Economics Association meeting. Incoming president will be Mrs. Cleo Riley of Burlington. Mrs. Riley’s background includes 18 years of teaching experience in Wyoming. 

Jeromy and Toni Vigil McKim will depart Sept. 22 for Honduras where they will serve with the Peace Corps. After three months of language, cross-cultural and technical training, Jeromy and Toni will work for two years as agricultural specialists. The McKims will help design extension programs and income-generating activities.