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TIME CAPSULE BURIED AT ARCADE (cont.)
surrounded by a metal fence. Under the center of the granite marker
and covered by about two inches of concrete is an 8" tile, standing
on end with bell end up, and entirely surrounded by concrete. Inside
the tile is the capsule, consisting of an outer case of polyester
plastic welded with the same material,a product of the DuVerre Plastics
of Arcade, It is about one inch thick. Within the plastic case
is a stainless steel container six inches in diameter and about 26
inches long, soldered shut. This was made by Mr. Charles W. Clark
of the Arcade Borden Company. The inner container is of Pyrex Glass,
sealed shut with pitch, a contribution of the Corning Glass Company.
The contents include a wire recording of greetings and interviews
of contemporary Arcadians, all designed to convey greetings to
the people of Arcade In the year 2057; a copy of the centennial history
of Arcade; coins and stamps; issues of local papers and the
July number of "Historical Wyoming;" historical directories, rosters
and histories of various local groups; programs of the Sesquicentennial;
local telephone directory; first-day cancellation of the Arcade
Centennial cover (over 1,000 requests received for cancellations
from out of town); and numerous miscellaneous documents.
With favorable weather, Arcade's observance attracted record
crowds of upwards of 25,000 to the firemen's and veteran's parades.
In pageant, historical displays, and special days dedicated to various
aspects of civic life, the town marked its 150 years of settlement.
Among the messages sent or brought personally by guests of
honor was the following from President Eisenhower:
The White House, Washington, D.C.
Carl W. Gertis, General Chairman, Arcade Sesquicentennial
and Historical Society:
To the citizens of Arcade joined in the observance of their
l50th Anniversary, I send greetings. Favored with a rich
land and strengthened by a proud heritage, your community
has enjoyed 150 years of good life. With a past, you can
look forward to continuing progress.
Congratulations and best wishes. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER
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Willey Genealogy Reprinted
In answer to demands,a second printing of the Willey Genealogy,
by Mrs. Marion Piper Willey, is now available. Copies at §1.50 may
be obtained by writing Mrs. Willey at Castile. Orders have come
from six states for this valuable monograph on the Willey-Kellogg-
Jones families.