From our files: Charles Beal attacked by bear near Yellowstone

100 years ago, July 9, 1926

The Cowley Progress

There was a terrific cloudburst Tuesday east of Lovell that did damage to flumes and laterals, and numerous bridges were washed out and carried away. It appears we’re having an unusual amount of rain all over the state this year, according to press reports from every section. ‘Tis been pretty wet.

75 years ago, July 5, 1951

The Lovell Chronicle

Charles Beall came down Saturday from Holm Lodge, with his right arm broken when he was thrown from a horse. This is his second misfortune. He was guiding some out-of-state men around Yellowstone Park and turning around from doing some work in the tent upon hearing a strange sniffle, he discovered that the tent was shared by an ill-tempered black bear. The animal was frightened away, but not before tearing off a portion of Charley’s trouser leg.

50 years ago, July 8, 1976

The Lovell Chronicle

Mike Fink, a cadet at the Colorado Air Force Academy is a candidate for the Air Force football team at tight end. At 6’3” and 195 pounds, Fink is the only Wyoming player listed on the Falcon spring roster. Fink has also been named to the dean’s list at the Academy. To receive this honor a cadet must demonstrate excellence in studies and be recognized by the dean of faculty. Received with the honor is a silver star worn centered on the left breast pocket of his service coat.

25 years ago, July 12, 2001

The Lovell Chronicle

The Frannie Elementary had its second attempted arson in as many weeks. A window was broken in the first grade room and gas was thrown in and lit on fire. Once again the fire burned itself out before it caused any major damage.

10 years ago, July 7, 2016

The Lovell Chronicle

A kindhearted 8-year-old from Lovell with a full head of beautiful blonde hair donated his hair to boost the confidence of children with cancer who have lost their hair due to chemotherapy treatments. Cayden Fink donated 10 inches of his golden locks to Pantene Wigs to be made into wigs for kids with cancer. 

With the help of his mother, Devan Fink, Cayden researched various online donation sites in order to select a company that did not charge patients for their wigs. “I’m trying to help these people feel good about themselves by giving the hair. I don’t think it’s right to charge them,” Cayden said.

Cayden said he plans to grow out his hair again in order to donate more to the cause, even though it did present some challenges for him. “Maybe the next time I’ll be stronger when adults think I’m a girl or when kids are mean,” he said. “I feel these sick kids have to be strong during their treatment, so I can be strong while growing my hair out for them.”