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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1921
Page
1
Commissioner Spry of the general land office rules that when a permit to prospect on government land is granted, monuments must be erected within ninety days and clearly mark the area boundaries with posted notice. The ruling notes delays due to office congestion as permits are issued rapidly and applicants receive them later.
Friends of Marshal Reynolds of Kemmerer voice strong support for his appointment as United States District Attorney for Wyoming. Reynolds, a top young lawyer, served as private secretary to ex Senator Clark and as Lincoln county prosecuting attorney, seeing action over seas. The Rock River Review joins others in praising his merits and expressing disappointment at the appointment.
A historic plea argues that agriculture anchors progress and Garfield’s warning about neglecting roads. It laments poor roads as a danger in crises and asserts that better roads lower costs, boost marketing, and attract people back to rural life, urging action for wartime to peacetime prosperity.
The Ripwork ruling upholds that anti rent profiteering laws are constitutional and enforceable. It confirms Congress and state powers to protect tenants from inflated rents. Wyoming tenants gain reassurance that profiteering will be checked, though not guaranteed to lower rates, with future fair rental determinations.
Tomorrow evening at the Odd Fellows hall a banquet honors the 102nd anniversary of the founding of the Order. The Rebs will join with members of the O F in the entertainment. All Lodge members and visiting Fellowes and Rebekahs are invited.
The eugenics law passed by the last legislature will become effective May 20, not July 1 as first announced. The delay follows a finding that the bill lacked a specific operative date, requiring it to take effect ninety days after gubernatorial approval.
The Loyal Order of Moose Junior Lodge No. 76 elected officers for the new lodge last May. G Batt was social dictator with Clinton Symes as vice president and Lt. at arms. Roy r ae secretary and Dan Hansen treasurer, William L. Matthews prelate, with trustees Stankey Lang Virgil Corwin and Frank Naylin named. Future plans note hopeful prospects for the organization.
William Hunter fifty five a night foreman at No 1 mine Frontier met with a serious accident Sunday evening while making a flying coupling between two pit cars at about 930 pm He was taken to L C M hospital where internal injuries chest crushed three ribs and left shoulder blade broken were found His condition is very critical Mr Hunter and family have lived in Kemmerer five years and he has been a trusted employee of Kemmerer Coal Co His children Dave Billy Hunter Mrs James Faddis and Mrs William Gilchrist are well known in the community
John Gottschalk grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias for Wyoming visited Kemmerer Saturday. He stayed as a guest of local officers who hosted him and provided generous entertainment during his stay.
George Melas an employee of the U S L met with a painful accident last Thursday afternoon when he fell from a caboose and broke his arm He is undergoing treatment at the hospital The injured man is a car inspector in the local railroad yards.
Principal Moyer announced a comedy with music titled A Box of Monkeys to be performed at the high school auditorium on Saturday evening April 29. Special scenery is being built by Doc Klingman and the show marks the first student production in the new auditorium.
Lincoln Chapter No. 28, Order of the Eastern Star, will entertain masons and their families at the Masonic hall on Saturday evening April 23. The program starts at 8 p.m. and all masons are urged to attend.
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church will meet tomorrow afternoon at the church parlors. Mesdames Hosking and Hamerick will host, and all Indies are cordially invited to attend.
Movers. KR. C. Gwilliam of Ogden A. Hill of Oklahoma and Ed. Malby of Carson City Nevada were in town 1st Thursday looking over the old possibilities of this region. Malby with Standard Petroleum Co. of Nevada Hill a geologist and oil engineer of prominence based in Oklahoma
In Kemmerer a local Hearts Day effort raises 274 dollars for needy children as reported in the Wyoming Children’s Friend. The article notes the generous support of residents and a charity drive led by community members despite a challenging year.
City council outlines paving program with total cost around 44 000 dollars of which 15 000 is city share. Engineer says cost to property owners will run 7 to 8 88 dollars per running foot. Committee to interview local banks to decide money-raising method. If financed, 40 foot pavement from the Triangle up Pine avenue to the Up-To-Date Garage with four foot parking on both sides. Council to check sewer and water lines before starting work and reconvene next Monday night.
Next Friday will be parents day at the local high school with highlights of the school year's achievements for visiting parents. A gymnasium demonstration and manual training work will be featured, with music by students under Mrs Bellrose. the public is invited at 8 o'clock.
Assistant cashier Mr. Thos Wells of Afton State Bank arrived in Kemmerer on Saturday and has been in town several days handling banking matters and business affairs.
A D Walton is appointed U S district attorney for Wyoming, a political plum praised in Cheyenne but met with mixed approval elsewhere. The move marks recognition for a former serviceman who served his country in war, despite skepticism from some observers.
Construction on the Up-To-Date Garage is underway under Wellman Brothers who secured the $20,000 contract. The brick and steel, fireproof building aims to replace the old structure and be ready for occupancy by home time in June or July.
Associate Justice Charles E. Blydenburgh of the Wyoming Supreme Court died Monday afternoon in Cheyenne after a paralytic stroke. Born March 19 1854 in Brooklyn he settled in Rawlins Wyoming, practiced law from 1888, joined the bench in 1917, and served as a Democrat in public offices. Funeral services were held today and a successor appointment is expected soon to avoid court disruption.
In Montpelier two mayoral tickets compete as M. Jeff Davis heads the Citizens ticket and F. M. Williams leads the Independent party. Davis’s faction controlled a strong mass convention, while Williams was nominated by petition under Idaho law. Voter interest grows amid the rival campaigns. Kemmerer faces two council seats next month.
J A Allard deputy revenue collector for the district has spent several days in town on business related to income tax collection and the checking of returns.
The pilfering of a registered mail pouch last Tuesday at Kemmer is a mystery. Postmaster McNamara says the case has been reported to the district office and the Denver office will conduct an immediate investigation. No valuable items were stolen, but the theft was not appreciated.
By Prof. A. D. Faville. The dean argues good roads attract rural residents and leaders, urging national recognition of agriculture, better pay, and expanded education and social opportunities. He links road improvements to school consolidation, vocational training, and strengthened country communities for ongoing national growth.
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