From our files: Bentonite plant planned in 1974

100 years ago, Sept. 12, 1924

The Cowley Progress

In the confident belief that aluminum is to be the metal of the future, a big staff of research chemists is investigating the metal at the national physical laboratory at Teddington-on-Thames. Several valuable discoveries have already been made. One of the chemists, J.D. Grogan, had this to say to a reporter:

“We have found how to make this metal, hitherto a somewhat poor conductor of electricity, of good conductivity. Aluminum has been slowly replacing copper in electrical undertaking, particularly for high-tension cable, and our discovery will help it to replace it much quicker. This alloy is both cheaper and of higher conductivity than copper, weight for weight.”

75 years ago, Sept. 15, 1949

The Lovell Chronicle

Applications are being received for the position of substitute clerk-carrier for employment with the Lovell post office. The starting salary for the job is $1.29 an hour. No specific education or experience is required but applicants must take a written examination which includes a general test and a test of their ability to sort material and to follow instructions.

50 years ago, Sept. 12, 1974

The Lovell Chronicle

It’s still unofficial, however, highly reliable sources have indicated Baroid will build a bentonite plant near Lovell during the coming year. Negotiations are currently underway for a plant site, with several still under investigation. Baroid first started staking bentonite claims in the Lovell area in the early 1950s. When completed the company will employ approximately 40 people. The company will mine and process bentonite both for bagging and bulk shipping.  

25 years ago, Sept. 9, 1999

The Lovell Chronicle

It’s Lovell-Rocky Week in north Big Horn County. A week of activities emphasizing sportsmanship between north Big Horn County’s two high schools and their fans began Tuesday evening with a picnic involving the Lovell and Rocky Mountain volleyball and football squads, cheerleaders and coaches. The picnic was held to promote sportsmanship and friendship, Ralph Winland said. 

The emphasis on sportsmanship comes as Lovell and Rocky Mountain prepare to do battle in a varsity football game for the first time since 1989. With football being the emotional sport that it is, coaches and administrators in Districts One and Two decided to stress the strong ties between the two districts and promote sportsmanship among players, students and fans.

10 years ago, Sept. 11, 2014

The Lovell Chronicle

According to activities director Emily Hart (at the New Horizons Care Center) the latest research shows that stimulating a patient’s senses like sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch actually helps calm the feelings of frustration many dementia patients feel and oftentimes decreases aggressive behavior that is often an accompanying symptom. 

The program went into effect on July 1 in the dementia unit, and residents are already seeing benefits of the new approach to their care.