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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1921
Page
1
The notice announces a weekly free gas contest in Jackson Missouri. Readers must find specific numbers hidden in the paper and bring their car and the issue to the Courier office between 10 A.M. and 5 P.M. on the following Saturday to receive five gallons. Only five gallons are available each week, awarded to the first correct entrant.
Old Timer Hill returns to Jackson’s Hole amid town chatter as families report arrivals and farewells. Mrs Bilis and family, Miss Parkyn, Mrs Clinton Alana and children visit, while Mr Blaine works on a local project and a new daughter is born to Mr and Mrs Fay Goodrich of Vilain last week.
Local report on Mike Yokel of Salt Lake City facing Clarence Eklund in a three fall wrestling match at Sheridan, with fans sending bets and a fundraiser of 4204.17 to back Yokel and crown him light heavyweight champion. The tale notes postmatch reactions and hints a return match is likely.
A new cafe named Ferry Tea Room was opened by Mie Noble in a cabin near Perry Rameh. The notice describes tourists arriving from early morning for meals and refreshments and advertising the inviting atmosphere for travelers.
Crowds at Victor join a busy day beginning with L D S Church services led by Mr Gifford. After dinner horse races on Main Street, then basketball between Tetonia, Jackson, and Driggs with Victor and Driggs absent. A five on five game Jackson vs Victor replaces the planned games as crowd cheers. The event ends with horse racing and a raucous dance hall scene, fireworks and themed celebration.
The Jackson hole Courier lists signers for the 1922 Second Chautauqua held in Jackson. Guarantors more than doubled from 1921, indicating strong support and desire for a repeat event next year. Signers include local residents and notable names such as Chas. W. Fox, Laura Seeholm, Curtin, Bruce Porter, Mrs. E. H. Martin, and J. Hall, among others.
Mrs. Hattie Cole of Jackson's Hole dies Monday July 26 after a stomach cancer battle. Funeral held at 2 PM Wednesday at St Johns Hostel, burial in Jackson Cemetery. Survived by son Harry and three sisters Mrs C B Gone of Nebraska Mrs Gielia Richardson of Oregon and Mrs Cora Shannon of Jackson and brother Frank Hobblina of Nebraska.
We thank friends for their kindness and loyalty during the illness and death of our loved one Mary Cole. Mrs Cora Shannon expresses gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to all who offered support amid sorrow.
Miss Evelyn Black Home Demonstration Agent will visit Jackson area from August 9 to 17. She will give a meal form demonstration and conduct community meetings with listed dates and times in Kelly Thorntoy Graven Elk Moranison Zenith Jackson Wing and Wikeort locations.
The vase of Noble Stoves stands charged with robbing the Victor State Hank as court sessions proceed. Jury seated. J D Laurit ten, a semi and ewehim at the Viole Beate Bank, was alone during the holdup and later captured the defendant. The prosecution’s principal Wilten faces questioning amid public attention as the case unfolds.
A chaotic digest covers arrests, court actions, and public notices from Cheyenne to Casper. It mentions HANEY arrest details and bond discussions, school bond debates, and a Wyoming district court proceeding in Cheyenne. الناس
Local items mention Hier Wagner planning wartime time in the valley with his wife and four months old baby. Families visit and music makes up Garlands of hotel and orchestral plans. Health notes include recovery from pneumonia and a Buick roadster purchase amid bustling community updates.
Screen star recalls early life and rising from vaudeville to Universal Pictures. The story traces her move from West Coast stages to film, noting mentors, breakthrough roles, and the personal costs of a life in Hollywood.
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