When was it published?

March 8, 1917 in Rawlins Republican

Domestic News March 8, 1917

Rawlins Republican

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Miss Edith Ogburn, Frank H. Sawyer, Bert Ogburn, Mrs. Ruth Ogburn, Mrs. J. A. Pettingill

Q: What keywords are associated?

Appointment, County Clerk, Natrona County, Edith Ogburn, Wyoming

Rawlins, Carbon County, Wyoming

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What is this article about?

Miss Edith Ogburn appointed county clerk of Natrona County, Wyoming, succeeding the late Frank H. Sawyer after serving as deputy for nearly six years. She is from Indianaola, Iowa, and well-known in Rawlins.

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APPOINTED CLERK OF
NATRONA COUNTY

The following clipping from the Casper Record of last week will be of interest to many Rawlins people. Miss Edith Ogburn is a sister of Bert Ogburn of this city and she herself is quite well known here.

"At a meeting of the board of County Commissioners on Saturday morning at which all commissioners were present Miss Edith Ogburn was appointed to succeed the late Frank H. Sawyer as county clerk of this county. The appointment is very gratifying to all who know Miss Ogburn and is regarded as recognition of her loyalty to Mr. Sawyer and her efficiency in the office, where she has served as deputy for nearly six years.

Miss Ogburn was born in Indianaola, Iowa, and came to Wyoming seventeen years ago. She is the daughter of Mrs. Ruth Ogburn and a sister of Mrs. J. A. Pettingill. She has a host of friends here who are greatly pleased with her promotion."

What sub-type of article is it?

Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Appointment County Clerk Natrona County Edith Ogburn Wyoming

What entities or persons were involved?

Miss Edith Ogburn Frank H. Sawyer Bert Ogburn Mrs. Ruth Ogburn Mrs. J. A. Pettingill

Where did it happen?

Natrona County, Wyoming

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Natrona County, Wyoming

Event Date

Saturday Morning

Key Persons

Miss Edith Ogburn Frank H. Sawyer Bert Ogburn Mrs. Ruth Ogburn Mrs. J. A. Pettingill

Outcome

miss edith ogburn appointed county clerk, succeeding the late frank h. sawyer; recognition of her loyalty and efficiency after nearly six years as deputy

Event Details

At a meeting of the board of County Commissioners on Saturday morning, with all commissioners present, Miss Edith Ogburn was appointed to succeed the late Frank H. Sawyer as county clerk of Natrona County. The appointment is gratifying to those who know her and recognizes her loyalty to Mr. Sawyer and her efficiency in the office where she served as deputy for nearly six years. Miss Ogburn was born in Indianaola, Iowa, came to Wyoming seventeen years ago, is the daughter of Mrs. Ruth Ogburn, and a sister of Mrs. J. A. Pettingill. She has a host of friends pleased with her promotion.