Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
50 Years Ago: July 27, 1972 - An irate gosling breaks for freedom after a hot dusty ride from Colorado to northern Wyoming. Game and Fish Department waterfowl biologist Dick Shaul has transplanted 275 Canada geese so far in an attempt to establish a nesting goose population in the northeast part of Wyoming.
100 Years Ago
July 27, 1922
Folders have been received in Sundance announcing the opening of the Short-Cut West hiway, from the Twin Cities to the Yellowstone Park. The route traverses almost a direct line across South Dakota, coming from Belle Fourche direct to Beulah and Sundance. The new hiway certainly is a short cut geographically, and with good road conditions along the "45th paralled" will appeal to the tourists.
Merritt Barton received severe injuries Sunday evening by being thrown from a horse at the Barton ranch. He is reported to be recovering and no serious results are expected.
The good roads committee of the commercial club has decided to give their dance this year on Aug. 28. This is the date of the opening of the Crook County teachers' institute, and during the afternoon will be held the dairy meeting called by the club and farm bureau. The dance will thus serve the dual purpose of entertainment and for raising funds to meet the contingent expense of the C.B. Hiway.
75 Years Ago
July 24, 1947
Within 60 days work is expected to begin on the new city water pipe line, according to A. B. Durfee, Mayor. Owen Mann, owner of the Owen Construction Co. said that "the work will be held up for 60 days because the pipe necessary for the job cannot be secured before that time." The new pipe line is expected to double the present city water supply.
Calling all potential Buffalo Bills. A regular old-time Pony Express race from Moorcroft to Sundance will be staged for Crook County residents on August 30. The race, which is to start before noon in Moorcroft, will end in Sundance as an added attraction to the Crook County Fair being held here August 29 and 30. Contestants will each have four horses waiting in various places along the way. The rider will have to change horses, changing his saddle, mail sack, etc. The old Sundance stage road will be the path for the race.
25 Years Ago
July 31, 1997
On Monday, the Crook County Commissioners met and the Crook County Democratic Central Committee submitted the list of names for consideration as a replacement for the vacancy of Karen Glover, County Treasurer: Diane G. Leslie, Elizabeth A. "Becky" Cundy and Eva Rush. After reviewing the resumes received Mark Semlek moved to appoint Diane Leslie as County Treasurer. Alan Roberts seconded and the motion was carried.
