100 years ago

Aug. 22, 1918

Goshen County Journal

New bank building soon to be erected

A fine new bank building is soon to be erected by the First National Bank of Torrington.

The present building is to be torn down and a new one erected in its place of pressed brick.

This only adds to our previous contention that Torrington is growing, and growing rapidly.

The material is being furnished by the Foster Lumber Company and the building will cost about $25,000 when completed, which will be by about Dec. 1.

J. A. Helmerick left for camp Wednesday

J.A. Helmerick, county agent and a popular young man of Torrington, left Wednesday night for Camp Zachary Taylor, Louisville, Ky., to enter the officers training camp there.

We wish J.A. all the luck in the world and will be proud of him when he comes marching home with a Hun scalp fast on his belt.

75 years ago

Aug. 19, 1943

Registration for new students next week

Students who expect to attend Torrington High School this year and who did not register at the regularly scheduled registration period last spring are requested to call at the high school office next week for this purpose.

Supt. E. E. Engleman stated this early registration would facilitate the organization and scheduling of classes and make possible for school to get under way without delay. Students may come to the office to register between the hours of 10 a.m. and noon and from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Monday, Aug. 30, is the opening date for Torrington School System.

May apply for sugar by mail

Consumers who wish to apply for sugar for home canning need not appear in person before their local War Price and Rationing boards, J. R. Harrison, state rationing officer, announced today.

Applications may be made by mail. Those who write to their boards must enclose War Ration Book One of each person for whom application is made, state the number of quarts or pounds of finished processed food to be produced from fresh fruits and give the quantity of sugar to be used in making jams, jellies, preserves or fruit butter.

50 years ago

Aug. 22, 1968

EWC expansion plans promise bright future

The planner of the new Eastern Wyoming College Complex have made provisions for many and varied additions.

The present site of the new EWC Complex is foreseen in future years with provision for student housing, recreation fields, student union and more. Features that will make EWC recognized as one of the top instructional institutions in the state of Wyoming. 

EWC is not through growing by any means. Goshen County can expect a great deal from its junior college in years to come.

EWC Grand Opening celebration is scheduled for Sun., Aug. 25.

Goshen County FHA supervisor earns award

Edward E. Chase, county supervisor for the Farmers Home Administration in Goshen County, received a Certificate of Appreciation accompanied by a cash award for Public Relations at the State Meeting in Cheyenne on Aug. 15. The award was presented for outstanding achievements in communications and service to the public though personal contact and use of local and state news media, which has resulted in a significant improvement in understanding and acceptance of federal programs and service, particularly Farmers Home Administration.

25 years ago

Aug 20, 1993

Morning storm causes flooding, crop damage

As Goshen County residents were nestled in their beds early Wednesday morning, a violent storm of rain, hail and high winds whipped through sections of the county, leaving in its wake damaged crops and flooded irrigation ditches.

Shortly after the storm hit, the National Weather Service in Cheyenne issued a flash flood warning at 1:20 a.m. for the county. By 2:20 a.m., golf-ball-sized hail was reported in Torrington and at 6:30 a.m., the rain had fallen as much as five inches in parts of the region.

According to the NWS, the harsh storm was restricted to Goshen County, as the remaining areas of the state had predominately clear skies.

Preparations begin for 

ethanol plant construction

The proposed ethanol plant south of Torrington is about to become a reality as test wells and core samples are taken in preparation of laying the cement foundation.

Brimm Energy Inc., representative Jim Glancy said construction is on schedule.

“We at Brimm are moving along,” he said. “We have established a separate company for the ethanol plant and it will be known as the Wyoming Ethanol Limited Liability Corporation. 

Construction should be finished by the spring of 1994. The plant will employ 25 people, with the plant manager already hired.