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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
8
A chaotic 1920s era report describes a dramatic sequence with a vehicle wreck, prisoners and law enforcement actions near a railroad line. Observers note timber losses, forest service concerns, and public safety reactions across several western states, with ongoing investigations and regulatory responses.
The report describes a lively weekend with a large barn dance, a Sunday afternoon farmward event, and a Monday park visit by Dr nod Mrs. Huff and others. Attendance was strong at the Jackson dance, with Rt. C. Kent and Mrs. E. A'Brabnuf Kelly winning the price waltz. Prof. Baker, once set to play, left for Idaho last Saturday morning.
A Dodge passenger vehicle driven by Charles Aweet of Viethr Idaho plunged into the Banke river at Menor ferry after stopping on the incline. Mrs T H Brown and son Harold of Bolly and Tucker Hlephan and others were aboard. The car submerged but did not capsize. A rowboat rescued the occupants as water damaged the car and clothing. Spicer and Curtis repaired the vehicle.
George Dew and William Lafferty descend from local farms for the Fourth. Bimpoon and Hearle open an ice cream parlor in the new post office building. A barn dance at Albert Nelson’s in Kelly draws attendees from Jackson Zenith Gravont Moran and Kelly. Proceeds fund Fourth of July games. Music by Henry May and Mrs. Strober. At the old Hoyer place a large gathering enjoys a feast and running races. Sam Staith’s horse wins the quarter mile dash, Ben Gee’s horse takes the consolation, Jim Budge Jr wins on Merry Maiden, Allen Budge on Black Butte places second. A shower ends the wing horse race.
Ed Martin bought a new Ford car. Mr and Mrs Eyed Deyd camped at J P ranch. Norma Henrie traveled to Victor and Tetoni Idaho to spend the Fourth. The Grovong river is dropping enough to cross with teams. Neighbors attended a Jackson dance Monday night and praised the music. Pranch last week brought in 200 head of steers recently purchased near Hiver Idaho for turning them onto the range. They faced difficulties crossing the Snake River, which remains high.
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