Serving the Platte Valley since 1888
Serving the Platte Valley since 1888
101 years ago
March 27, 1913
Looks like a big year
Judging from all indications this valley will be more prosperous this year than for several years. We are not handing out a bunch of hot air, either. There is certain matters taking place that lead us to believe that we are going to have a better business than is usual. While things have been a little quiet as a whole, this town and valley have suffered less than nearly any community that we have had reports from. Business has been good, although we would like to have seen twice as many men employed in the different business, as has been. We are candid in saying that we consider that this year will be better from a good many natural causes, than some of the previous years.
75 years ago
March 23, 1939
Hitching rides on state highways is prohibited
Hitchhiking on Wyoming highways will be prohibited by law after May 1, when the state’s new uniform traffic code goes into effect.
Capt. George Smith of the highway patrol says the law, passed by the 25th legislature and signed by Gov. Nels H. Smith, provides that “no person shall stand in a highway for the purpose of soliciting a ride from the driver of any private or public vehicle.”
“Wyoming always has been soft pickings for hitchhikers,” Capt. Smith said, “but that is a condition soon to be outlawed. Persons found guilty of hitchhiking will be charged with a misdemeanor.”
50 years ago
March 26, 1964
Local businessmen boost Saratoga area at Cheyenne talk Monday
Artlin Zeiger and Oakley Anderson, Saratoga businessmen, met informally Monday in Cheyenne with Frank Norris and Tony Bevenatto, Wyoming Travel Commission officials, to discuss travel potential through Saratoga and the prospects of the tourist industry here.
As a result of the meeting, Mr. Zeiger stated this week that he feels there will be a definite increase in tourist travel and that Saratoga’s future is exceptionally bright.
He added that the travel officials pointed out several reasons for optimism, one of the most important being Saratoga’s close proximity to Denver. Denver, Mr. Zeiger pointed out, is the largest metropolitan area in the Rocky Mountain region and only about four hours drive away. He said that crowded facilities in many Colorado tourist centers, and hunting and fishing areas, results in a great deal of tourist travel this direction. Also more and better connecting roads, more scenic routes, and the constant development of tourist attractions and facilities here all contribute to a greater volume of travel.
Mr. Zeiger said that he feels Saratoga has a great future in the tourist industry. Mr. Anderson and Mr. Zeiger were luncheon guests of the travel commission officials during their visit Monday.
25 years ago
March, 22, 1989
SHS Panthers gain experience at state tournament in Casper
Sending eight wrestlers to the state tournament in Casper this weekend, the Saratoga High School wrestling team didn’t bring any trophies home, but gained valuable experience for the young squad.
“Our team came a long way this year with a lot of improvement. Since we are losing only two wrestlers next year, we are looking forward to a strong season,” said coach Mark Sanford. Added to Panthers scheduling next year will be Kemmerer High School which has been reclassified to a division 2-A school.
First on the mat for SHS was 103 pound Arthur Youngberg who lost both his matches, first to Werbleow of Greybull then Burkhost from Southeast. 112 pounder Shane Mowry lost in the first round to Grove of Lusk then to McKim of Riverside.
At 119 pounds Jason Lewis faced Jackson from Sundance High School and lost, then lost to Dillipaine from Burns. Dwayne Meadows, wrestling at 125 pounds, lost to Pulver from Lovell then to Mondell from Midwest. Logging the first win for the Panthers was Tom Tysor at 130 pounds.
Facing Urban from Lusk in the first round, Tysor lost then won his second match over Matting from Midwest. In the third round he lost to Silbaugh from Upton ending his state title run.
The Panthers had no state qualifies until the 160 pound class where Mike Christensen lost his first match to Stevens of Greybull then won his second over Wilson from Lusk then lost in the third round to Hetzel of Riverside.
At 171 pounds Bud Henderson lost both his matches, the first to Woodall of Southeast and then to Ayre from Sundance. The heaviest of the Panthers was 189 pound Tim McVey who lost in the first round to Coleman of Sundance then defeated Kremmer from Lusk and then lost in the third round to Erickson of Burns.
The SHS Panthers finished the season with a 4-5 record in dual meets and placed fourth, out of six teams in the region and sent eight wrestlers to the state meet.
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