Reclamation farming plan discussed
The matters of the government farming the lands under the south side ditch project and the opening of these lands for settlement were discussed at a meeting Wednesday of the Community Club.
This is a matter of importance to the community and it is to be regretted there was not a larger crowd at the meeting, only nine members of the club being present. Following an explanation of the matter by Mr. Weiss, in which he stated it would be impossible to get these lands in the hands of the settlers in time for a crop this year.
A majority of those present asked that a committee be appointed to draft resolutions asking the reclamation service to proceed with their farming plans for this year. The same attitude was taken by a delegation present from the Lingle Community Club.
Big tractor show set March 5
A big tractor demonstration will be held at Torrington on Tuesday, March 5. Practically every machine represented in this part of the country will be shown in actual working conditions on tough ground.
A second Fremont demonstration, come and see some real plowing. It has been arranged to have several tractors take part and they will try to make it an interesting event of the season, charging three-and-one-half dollars per acre, with all proceeds going to the Red Cross.
75 Years Ago
Feb. 25, 1943
Blazers triumph over Sunrise
In a slow encounter Wednesday, the Blazers triumphed over the Sunrise Miners by a score of 24-19 on the local floor.
With the score tied at the end of the first quarter, the Blazers, led by Haley, managed to secure a four-point lead and, at half-time, the score stood at 16-12. McWhinney started the second half and, in the first few minutes, scored a bucket for the locals. The Blazers took the lead for a few minutes before Sunrise broke loose and scored a long shot, followed by two charity shots. Both teams then went back into deadlock.
In the fourth quarter, the Blazers came to life and began to play heads-up ball. The last few minutes of play was a wild encounter.
Free Press will be discontinued
The Torrington Free Press, owned by Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Sullenberger, discontinued publication with the Feb. 24, 1943 edition. All equipment will be stored for the present, Mrs. Sullenberger said. Mr. Sullenberger left last week for Canada, where he will be employed on a project located approximately 100 miles from Edmonton.
The Sullenberger family plans to remain in Torrington until his return.
50 Years Ago
Feb. 26, 1968
Stage set for Ag Meet
The stage is set and all is in readiness for the curtain to ring up on the 1968 State Agriculture Conference, scheduled for Torrington, March 4 and 5.
The Wyoming Department of Agriculture and the Wyoming University Extension Service, sponsors of the annual event, have invited all farmers, ranchers and other interested parties to attend.
Jack Hertzler, commissioner of agriculture, and Louis Schilt, associate director of the Extension Service, have announced that problems facing agriculture “now and in the future” will be the main topics of discussion in Torrington.
“The entire program is designed to assist farmers and ranchers and we have some excellent speakers and panelists on tap,” Hertzler and Schilt said.
Kottwitz, Holly honored for industry service
O.P. Kottwitz, factory manager at the Holly Sugar Corporation Torrington plant, was honored recently in Phoenix, Ariz., for 40 years of service to the sugar beet industry and presented a certificate in recognition of his dedication and loyalty.
The presentation took place at the banquet of the 15th meeting of the American Society of Sugar Beet Technologists. R. K. Oldemeyer, a member of the board of directors for the Inter-Mountain Region, made the presentation.
25 Years Ago
Feb. 24, 1993
Playing the waiting game
A federal magistrate judge has taken “under advisement” testimony presented in yesterday’s hearing in the EPA lawsuit against 54 local businesses and entities, according to local attorney Mike Warren.
Warren is representing several of the third-party defendants, including the town of Torrington and Goshen County on a temporary basis.
A federal lawsuit was filed Jan. 8 in the United States District Court for Wyoming, naming the 54 local businesses and entities as third-party defendants. The action stems from a battery-cracking operation at Torrington Hide and Metal that allegedly resulted in lead and sulfuric acid ground contamination. The plaintiff’s complaint alleges third-party defendants also sold batteries to the operation and should be responsible for a portion of the cleanup costs, attorney Warren said.GCSO welcomes newest member
The Goshen County Sheriff’s Office is welcoming a new member to the department.
Joey is not your typical law enforcement official – he’s covered in fur and understands canine conversation. He’s the department’s new police dog.
Joey comes to the department from Newcastle, his handler, Deputy Gary Kirchhefer, said. The four-year-old German shepherd seems to be acclimating well to both his new surroundings and his new handler. Kirchhefer said the two are in the bonding period now.
“I love him,” Kirchhefer said. “He is getting along great and doing well at home. I’m excited. The whole department is excited.
