From our files: Ross inaugurated as governor in 1925

100 years ago, Jan. 9, 1925

The Cowley Progress

Nellie Tayloe Ross on Monday at 12:20 o’clock became governor of Wyoming, the first woman to be inducted as chief executive of an American commonwealth.

The inauguration of Governor Ross was perhaps the first time in history that a governor elect wore a hat during the ceremony of inauguration. Mrs. Ross was attired in gown and hat of black, symbolic of mourning for the late governor William B. Ross.

She was perfectly composed and delivered her inaugural statement in even, clear tones, which were pitched so low, however, that the majority of the auditors who crowded the chamber floor and the overlooking galleries caught only fragments of the statement.

75 years ago, Jan. 12, 1950

The Lovell Chronicle

Ralph Ericksen, former music teacher in the Lovell schools, has planned the opening of a new music store in Lovell this Saturday. His location is two doors west of the Ford garage on Main Street. Ralph will feature all types of music, musical instruments, including pianos, piano tuning and supplies.

50 years ago, Jan. 9, 1975

The Lovell Chronicle

What’s faster than a Mormon cricket? Able to pass mere mortals with the touch of his toe? Crusin’ Cal, that’s who! Big Horn County’s Senator Cal Taggart was stopped on his way to Governor Herschler’s inauguration while humming along in his Mercedes at a cool 102 mph. According to an 1886 law, legislators are privileged from arrest on their way to and from the session. Under that same law, which allows one day for each 25 miles they must travel, Taggart could be legally exempt from the ticket, or from any other during that period.

25 years ago, Jan. 6, 2000

The Lovell Chronicle

Troop 7 held an Eagle Court of Honor in the Lovell Second Ward on December 12 for Nicholas Mangus Crosby, son of Patrick and Sylvia Crosby.

For his Eagle project, Crosby headed up the project to strip and paint the bleachers at the Legion/Babe Ruth baseball field and to fix all the fencing behind the backstop and dugouts. The time spent on the project was 561 hours.

10 years ago, Jan. 8, 2015

The Lovell Chronicle

Lovell High’s new weight room is now nearly fully outfitted with brand new, state of the art equipment that was installed on December 18 and is now ready for use by students. The new 1,840-square-foot facility was an addition this summer to the north of the LHS Johnny Winterholler Gymnasium.