Dust Explosion Envelops 135 Men in Wyoming Mine
Kemmerer Wyo Aug 14 An explosion at Frontier mine No 1 of Kemmerer Coal Co trapped 135 men at the 1700 foot level. One body found. rescue teams and two mine rescue cars rushed to the scene as smoke and fire hinder efforts. Officials said chances of survival were slim and communication had been severed by a cave in and entry No 15 collapse.
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Kemmerer
Wyo
Frontier
Kemmerer Coal Company
Colorado-New Mexico
Wyoming
Rock Springs
Green River
H. E. Munn
Denver
Pittsburg
Washington
Bureau of Mines
Wyoming District
Utah
United States
Utah Fields
Colo
United States Bureau of Mines
Cumberland
Walter Davidson
Central Division
American Red Cross
Thomas Temple
Lander
Wyoming-Utah
Utah-Wyoming
Salt Lake
Diamondville
Cheyenne
Tribune
Bureau of Mine
D. Harrington
Bureau
First Ward Relief Society entertains departing president
The First Ward Relief Society held a farewell social in the ward chapel on Tuesday for Mrs. Caroline Woolley, president of the organization, who is moving with her family to Ogden, Utah. Refreshments were served and a program given.
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First Ward Relief Society
Ward Chapel
Caroline Woolley
Ogden, Tah
Good Sisters
Idaho farmer editor praises Bear Lake County in letter
Day Serge Kearl received a letter praising Bear Lake County's poultry work led by Pren Moore. The writer lauds Moore and local supporters, predicts $25 000 to $40 000 in county producer receipts, and credits Moore with boosting Idaho poultry as a major economic gain.
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Idaho Farmer
Bear Lake
Serge Kearl
Sion
Pren Moore
Onejofa
Pethie
Moore
Avi
Kan
Caquet
Ayet
Riverview
Memorial Services Honor Harding and Local Figures
Impressive memorial services were held Sunday evening for Warren G. Harding. Speakers included Alma Findlay Sr and O C Dunford. Albion summer attendees Miss Maud Dynfora and Violet Price returned home. Walter Stock company presented two plays A Painted Lady and Yennie Olsen with chaperones listed for girl groups.
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Ben F. Hulme
Dicks Fatter
Puding
Warren G, Harding
Alma Findlay
O. C Dunford
Maud Dynfora
Albion State Normal
Mutual Glen
Lakota
Enza Christensen
Georgia Hall
Ella Jarvis
Mae Jarvis
Lillie Nelson
Millie Jarvis
Eline Findlay
Roxie Findlay
Eva EB Thornock
Lille Mecham
Clara Welker
Alice Floyd
Venna Patterson
Viola Patterson
Loraine Christensen
Della
Eleven Aimes Blotted Out By Utah Flood Disasters
Salt Lake City reports say eleven lives are believed lost after cloudbursts and a severe storm swept across northeastern Utah. The floods damaged farm lands in Box Elder and Weber counties with total losses rising toward a million dollars or more as bodies are recovered in Farmington Willard and Ogden. Three boy scouts and two youths are among those missing or drowned, with search teams still seeking two more.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Wasatch Mountains
Ogden
Farmington
Willard
Borth
John Ward
Standard Examiner
Emerson School to Open Monday September 3
Emerson Public School announces the opening of the new term on Monday morning September 3. A full staff is ready, with Wilford Price as principal and eighth grade leader. Teachers include Mona Athay Susanna Rich Ella Smedley Phyllis Athay Drucill Passey Lessie Price One at Rich B Stuck Sev enth grade.
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Emerson School
Wilford Price
Mona Athay
Susanna Rich
Ella Smedley
Phyllis Athay
Drucill
Passey
Lessie Price
At Rich
Stuck
Market News for Week Effective August 16
Market notes list dairy and produce prices for the week ending August 16. Butterfat and sour cream, eggs per dozen, potatoes and flour prices appear, though the text is garbled with incomplete values and stray characters.
Garden City Items and Local Travel Notes
Birth announces Mr and Mrs Charles Han welcomed a baby girl born August 10. The intermountain Elk lodge convoy of about sixty cars returned to Salt Lake from Logan due to floods at Willard Farmington and Centerville. Mrs Mary E Earley and family plan a brief stay on the Cook Brothers farm. haying is finished and shipment readiness underway.
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Charles Hanson
Intermountain Elk Lodge
Salt Lake
Logan
Willard
Farmington
Centerville
Mary E. Earley
Cook Brothers
Postoffice Appointment and Visiting Families Mentioned
The text notes the Postoffice now located in the northwest corner of N. J. Hodges store and cites Hodges passing an April 7 Evanston exam and appointment on June 28. It also mentions LaVan Gardener and family, E. S. Calder and family visiting old time friends, Louis Gardner and wife visiting with daughters Mrs. J. G. Sprouse and B. A. Pope.
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N. J
Removal of Motors From Canal Dredger Wasatch
A Grace crew of five began removing electric motors from the canal dredger Wasatch at Camp Lifton on Bear Lake. Motors valued for power housing will be shipped to Alexander for Utah Power and Light Co. use. The dredger has leaked, with pumps running for six years, and will be dismantled after parts are removed.
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Grace
Wasatch
Camp Lifton
Bear Lake
Alexander
Utah Power & Light Co
Poultry Excursion Seen as Successful County Event
The Bear Lake county Farm Bureau poultry excursion directed by Agent Kearl drew wide interest as local poultry farms were toured. Enthusiastic talks by area poultry raisers followed a dinner at Fish Haven and presentations by University of Idaho expert Pren Moore and Idaho extension staff. County Assessor James Dunn traveled to Boise for a state assessor convention called by Gov. Moore.
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Bear Lake County
James Dunn
Boise
C. C. Moore
EATS INTO BOX MATCHES BURN HOME
James L. Dunford of the Home Fire Insurance Co. presented a $300 check to Christian Gerber of Alton for fire losses from a July incident where mice knocked matches from a box, starting a blaze that destroyed his farm home and belongings. A second $2600 life insurance check went to Mrs. L. R. Kelsey, widow of L. R. Kelsey, covered by Beneficial Life Insurance Co.
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James L. Dunford
The
Home Fire Insurance Co
Christian Gerber
Alton
L. R. Kelsey
Beneficial Life Insurance Co
Soda Springs Flour Mill Changes Hands and Plans Upgrades
Victor Mouritsen of Paris and L J Anderson of Bennington acquire controlling interest in Soda Springs Mill and Elevator. They inspect machinery, repair and install new equipment, aiming to be ready for the next wheat season. Mouritsen brings extensive Idaho mill experience and will relocate to Soda Springs with his family. Morgan Rich will run the Paris Roller Mill temporarily.
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Victor Mouritsen
Paris
L. J. Anderson
Bennington
Soda Springs Mill & Elevator Company
N . Snell
Messia
Mouritsen
Anderson
Idaho
Morstpeffer
Idaho Falls
Soda Springs
Morgan Rich
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Paris First Ward
James Transtrum
J. Cheney Wells
Prin, M. D. Low
Fielding High School
Bryan
Education
University and Extension Service
County
Bloomington
Miullion
Box Elder
Weber
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