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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1920
Page
1
The Wyoming laws require reporting every birth with a severe penalty for noncompliance. In the last two months two babies were born in Wie valley but not reported. Parents must provide date of birth, name of child, and next of kin to Mr. Chas Deloney, Local Registrar, by December 31.
Paid up Legion members urged to attend the next regular meeting in January 1921 at 8 PM. Luncheon and entertainment planned. delinquent members urged to become eligible. Also notes harness care and shipyard notices with local ads and travel plans in Idaho and Dry Hollow.
News reports two dead moose found by hunters near Gros Ventre country. Leland Moss of Rock Springs pleaded guilty to one of a party who killed them, fined 100 dollars plus costs after a photo of him and a friend beside the carcasses surfaced. Other locals noted include the arresting officer Louis Jones of Kemmerer and Assistant Warden Almer Nelson.
The note states a Christmas edition arriving in Jacksons Hole with artistic work by Salt Lake City, targeting subscribers and advertisers. It mentions printing 100 extra copies at 10 cents each and offers to save copies by order, phone, or hand delivery while supplies last.
Yokel secured two falls over Art Cheater of Pocatello in a Kemmerer wrestling bout last Friday. The first fall lasted one hour six minutes with a crotch and toe hold. the second fall came in seven minutes via a hammer lock. Chester praised Yokel as gamest and toughest, noting he remains ahead of two years ago.
Bridge construction proceeds despite recent storms with Bynon-Winger contractors leading the effort. Ferrin milling laid off briefly but resumed. Hem Construction unaffected. Eynon and Winger moved boiler and piling outfit from Moran after purchasing from the government, signaling permanent valley presence. Weather needed for sixty more favorable days before spring start. Jackson High students rally behind Saturday night entertainment. Mrs. Walter Spicer and children head to Salt Lake City for holidays. Mr. Spicer plans to join later. Cave women referenced with cave men in coming show. Idaho Falls public schools superintendent notes art exhibit success. Jackson Leather Shop urges oiling and harness repairs. W.A. Scott family heads to Diamondville for winter.
A lively program planned for Saturday night December 18 at Jackson High School with a big dance, one act western drama, prize cake walks, and real cakes. An art exhibit features 160 reproductions of world masterpieces, displayed Friday at the Jackson High School and Saturday at the Club House Hall.
Hulda Budge daughter of Mr and Mrs James Budge of Kelly had an appendicitis operation at St Johns Hospital on Wednesday morning.
Friday night program features Eddie Lyona and Lee Moran in Fixed By George a reel of Matt and Jeff comedy and the Christie Come This special Christmas double feature for one price If you miss laughter avoid this show Courier foreman R Dalley traveled to Driggs returning Tuesday
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