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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1921
Page
1
A large crowd gathered at Hatchett Ranch in Jackson Hole on Bavarday night July 9th for a community dance with supper and a midnight lunch. The event drew youths from every Jackson’s Hole section and organizers promised larger facilities next year to accommodate relays of dancing.
A Yellowstone Park transportation bus toppled near Cody road injuring several tourists. The driver is believed dead and a young girl trapped between the vehicle and a tree died before aid could reach her. Authorities investigate the crash and assess casualties.
Elmer Shannon suffered a severe leg injury in an accident while mounting a vintage kicker on Thursday afternoon. His leg broke just above the ankle and the ankle dislocated as onlookers reacted with concern.
Lester Lack and Torthé Jackson from Bast Hill team suffered shoulder injuries in Sunday play. Jackson dislocated his shoulder for the fifth time, while Lack’s shoulder has dislocated three times before. Teammates and fans expressed support for the injured players.
Lon Kersley, fourteen, son of Mr and Mrs Ed Kersley of Vistor Idaho, was killed Monday when a bolt of lightning struck while he mowed in a field.
Oscar Hitt, famed Amour Knteenjanmer artist for the New York World, traveled through Unough town on Tupalay Juat by accident. His identity was revealed and Mr. Bailey, operating the refreshment roysiter near the Jones Grocery Store, persuaded him to depart with a governor amid Clonaddorrible interest aroused by his sign drawings.
Sheriff reports vehicle theft in Ferry Montana a Buick KS touring car license 612727 motor number Q0003F. a reward of 400 offered for apprehension of thieves by authorities.
The Episcopal church plans a new girls school in Laramie next fall. A large house has been donated and an experienced matron will head the institution. Pupils will receive regular schooling with supplementary classes in social dancing and culture, while avoiding any public school subjects.
The Kemmerer Camera reports that a suit will be filed in district court within days to test the legality of forming Teton County. Residents have hired attorney RR Rose for pro credence aims in a friendly rent case style challenge, alleging the new county may violate the legislature's minimum value and population thresholds.
The Boy Scouts of America report our troupe has sixteen members, ten in the Jackson patrol and six in the Kelly patrol. Meetings occur regularly in Jackson and Kelly, with five trips in the past two months. Twelve year olds are eligible for membership. Scout master Rev Harold Johns invites parents to learn the rules and ideals. Jackson boys meet Wednesdays at the Hotel at 8 00 pm and Kelly boys meet Thursdays at the Kelly rectory at 8 00 pm.
A long list of guarantors signed on for this year’s Chautauqua with names including T. H. Baxter Spicer Curtis Bark Bruce Porter R. Fuller Fred Lovejoy Rose Crabtree W. C. Delaney JR. Jones Kelly Mercantile Wm. Mervill Nelson Fred Vincent and others. The document notes some signatories did not participate and questions lingering deficits and community burden while mentioning a promotional note about a "Fighting Lover" and an advertisement inviting Frank Mayo in a forthcoming event.
Tonight's performance concludes this year's chautauqua with broad praise for the program. Organizers thank the community for friendly hospitable treatment and express appreciation for the workers' enjoyment of the event.
A sprawling Wyoming brief reports on new regional divisions announced by the state to cover Cheyenne, Jackson Hole, and Sundance areas with planned funding for school projects. It notes violent deaths near Sundance, including a man killed in a car crash, a boy fatally injured while riding a horse, and a prospector found shot in his cabin, with coroner verdicts. The piece references political shifts, a hospital event, and local officials detailing police and civic actions in Cheyenne and surrounding counties.
University Extension Director Mr A K Bowman will visit Jackson's Hole July 22 and 24 with County Agent Mr AOD Agbert. Meetings aim to explain Extension Service and Farm Bureau work and to discuss local rancher problems. Schedule lists July 22 2 PM and 8:30 PM events, July 25 2 PM in Grovant, July 24 8:30 PM Elk. Evelyn Black Home Demonstration Agent plans August return with Alta Emmerson and Mina Amerson to Jackson's Hole for women’s work.
Local notes detail editor Mr McCraken stopping at the Courier for a chat during his Wyoming tour with Jackson described as a town with a future. A car windshield was shattered when a foul ball hit the Lunbeck vehicle. Several residents plan summer visits, hospital updates, and travel notes including Miss Fae Delaney returning to Ogden, nurse Miss Alice Bradbury visiting from Idaho Falls, and Jack Edmiston recovering after surgery at St John’s Hospital.
Morning parade drew over 45 girls and boys with lively floats and costumes. Local leaders praised the group for its effort as the afternoon program featured a display by young participants and an energetic exhibition by a chorus of youths.
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