From our files: Lovell school district considers projects

100 years ago, Jan. 15, 1926

The Cowley Progress

The crying need of the Cowley Ward just now is a new, modern church edifice. Some people think the ward is not in a position to tackle the erection of a new church “just yet.” But giving way to such a feeling, when shall we ever be if not now, in this year of grace, 1926?

In “Liahona, The Elders’ Journal” last week read: “Two hundred fifty members of a Later-day Saints community in an isolated, interior section of Arizona have just completed and dedicated to the Lord a $30,000 brick chapel. … How did they accomplish such a marvelous work? By united effort and an unyielding determination.” What then is to hinder Cowley with its eight or nine hundred souls from doing the same?

75 years ago, Jan. 18, 1951

The Lovell Chronicle

The Chronicle is in receipt of the following telegram which explains the present war situation in Korea with respect to the Wyoming National Guard unit which will embark soon for the Far East:

“Senator Hunt and I have today wired Mayor Thomas B. Wilder as follows: ‘Mindful of your letter and those of many citizens of Lovell who have communicated with us with respect to the 300^th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, a unit of the Wyoming National Guard, we have been in conference over a period of weeks with the highest military authorities in Washington. …  We have been advised that artillery support is seriously needed by our troops now in Korea, and that 300^th Armored Battalion has been undergoing accelerated training with the latest available equipment to carry out what joint chiefs of staff advise us is an essential mission, which has been undertaken only after all military factors have been weighed. … Parents of members of the unit who enlisted without parental consent may obtain their sons’ release upon application to commanding officer, supported by proof that soldier entered the Guard before they were 17 and have not yet reached their 18^th birthday.’” – Sen. Joseph C. Mahoney

50 years ago, Jan. 15, 1976

The Lovell Chronicle

Lovell’s school district is about $3 million short of money needed for several improvements the board has deemed necessary. Considered for a bond issue are construction of a gymnasium, a new middle school, auditorium, lunchroom storage area, shop addition, running track and an indoor swimming pool.

25 years ago, Jan. 18, 2001

The Lovell Chronicle

Big Horn County School District No.1 Board of Trustees handled a few business matters at their regular meeting last Thursday night. Superintendent Jim Woodward said in an interview Monday that the board hired three Title 1 aides to assist the district when they switched to the all-day kindergarten at semester, January 8. Woodward said the all-day kindergarten was tried last year at Byron and Cowley elementary schools. He said teachers saw students better prepared for first grade this year and better retention from the students.

10 years ago, Jan. 14, 2016

The Lovell Chronicle

The Wyoming Capitol has closed to the public and will remain closed until restoration efforts are complete. The project is expected to be finished in late 2018. The Wyoming Capitol Square Project will address health and safety issues and mechanical, electrical and plumbing system deficiencies and will improve accessibility. The Wyoming Legislature has been setting aside funds for this project for more than 12 years.