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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1920
Page
4
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The Kemmerer Camera announces a staffing move with Mr J C Johnson taking the news editor role. Johnson brings experience from Salt Lake Herald Telegram Dallas News and West coast papers and will help publish one of Wyoming’s best papers while focusing on oil field development in the Kemmerer area.
The Kemmerer Post of the American Legion votes to a clothing strike to boycott new clothes and maximize use of old garments. Meeting Monday night approves the plan, described as a bold move in Wyoming and perhaps the West. The editorial notes inflation in wearing apparel and pins blame on Eastern manufacturers, while defending local merchants and urging care in assigning blame.
The piece analyzes Herbert Hoover’s stance with the GOP and his potential to lead a party while pursuing personal policies. It recalls Dewey’s fate when aligned with one man and questions if Hoover can reconcile individual ideas with party pillars shaped by Lincoln era ideals. The Chicago convention may answer if one man can redefine a major party.
Dr. M J Goldberg urges Kemmerer school authorities to hire an expert nurse and start a modern school nursing department. He cites 35 current child illnesses and argues early care prevents epidemics, benefits the whole community, and could be shared across Kemmerer Frontier Sublet No 4 Oakley Glencoe districts to minimize cost.
Mrs Emily Hainsworth hosted a Saturday afternoon party for Kemmerer ladies in honor of Mrs Claud Wood as he and Mrs Wood prepare to relocate to Idaho Falls. The hostess room featured roses and a dainty luncheon. Each attendee received a rose favor. Attending included Mrs Woods and several others.
Helen Kushernik, 18, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mike Kushernik of Frontier, died after an operation for suppurated appendicitis at S C M hospital. She resided here for years and was well known. Funeral services were held at 10:40 AM from the Catholic church with burial in the Catholic cemetery.
Seven Ford cars and one Iston Ford truck were delivered this week by Up-to-Date Garage, reports W. J. Witherspoon. Vehicles went to MF Corti Kemmerer Mrs David Kinghorn Dismondville John Reed Sage Muel McCoy Glenewe T L Edwards Cumberland Dr P M McCann Cumberland Joe Johan Caleluyy Poon Jenkins 67 Ranch Big Piney L-ton truck.
Notice is given that bids are wanted for moving one or more buildings in Kemmerer. See the superintendent of schools for details. Hoard of Trustees.
A mid century health note advises women to grow more beautiful with age by baths diet and exercise. Emphasizes keeping liver and bowels in good order and warns indigestion or liver disease causes yellowing. Chamberlain's Tablets marketed as remedy for these disorders.
Harry James, longtime range hand, was brought from Cokeville to L. C. M. Hospital on Sunday evening. He underwent an appendectomy and died the next afternoon. Known among county sheepmen, he had worked near Cokeville. Remains shipped to Cokeville for funeral.
An interesting program was held Tuesday night of this week by the Delphian Society. The group, the only reading society in Kemmerer, has drawn notable interest as many vital topics are planned for the summer. Meetings occur every second Tuesday.
Rev M B Nash announces special services at St James Church next Sunday to observe Go To Church Sunday A large Sunday school attendance is hoped to form a permanent organization Holy Communion will be observed and a sermon delivered Sunday school begins at 10 am Choir rehearsals are held each Thursday Dr Nash urges all Episcopal youth to join and help establish a thorough ongoing program
The marriage of Mr Geo Isenhart and Miss Elizabeth Long was performed Sunday at the M B parsonage by Rev Dickson. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Long, resides here. the groom works at Glencoe mines and they will reside there.
Next Sunday is the first Sunday of the month with a single mass at 8 o'clock. Children observe Communion Sunday. Catechism class for children is held every Saturday at 2 o'clock. Non Catholics are welcome.
Sunday school at 10 with morning worship at 11. Epworth League at 7 and evening worship at 8. Pastor A R Dickson extends a cordial invitation. Camp 619 meets tonight at 8 with all members urged to attend. Clerk Alex Scott presides.
Town Hall Kemmerer Lincoln County Wyoming hosts a Citizens Primary Meeting on Monday evening May 3 1920 at 8 00 p m to nominate a candidate for mayor for two years and two council members for four years Secretary H R Harrison and Chairman H R Christmas issue the call under Chapter 14h Wyoming Statutes 1910
The Wyoming commissioners finished compiling the state statutes and, with the board, contracted Mills Printing Co. to publish 1800 copies and publish 2000 more. total cost 14200 dollars. A lighter paper option with black Morocco binding may be bought for about 8 dollars, or 2 dollars extra for the cheaper version. The finished work will match length and width of the current compilation, but thinner paper will reduce thickness to about one fourth.
The Publication Board announces a limited run of bound Morocca statutes due to insufficient legislative funding. About 1500 bound copies will be available until after the legislature meets and funds an additional binding. Readers must indicate interest to the Secretary of State at once. Public officials CAREY HOSKINS WALLS signatories.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office at Evanston Wyoming April 23 1920 notices that James Davison heir of Arthur Davison of Opal Lincoln County Wyoming who on May 6 1918 made homestead entry serial 06645 for the north half southwest and southwest quarter southwest quarter section 84 township 21 north range 115 west sixth principal meridian has filed notice of intention to make three year final proof to establish claim to the land above described
Public land action recorded at Kemmerer Wyoming on June 6 1920 under the July 28 1917 act. Claimant names witnesses Annie J Davison Ww H Solliday William Davison and James B Robinson all of Opal or Kemmerer Wyoming. Alex Nisbet Register.
Public sale set for June 10 1920 at 10 a.m. in Kemmerer Wyoming under Sec 2455 to offer Lots 1 3 4 14 15 Section 26 T 22 N R 116 W containing 115.73 acres at not less than $4 per acre. Highest bidder must pay immediately. adverse claimants should file by sale time. ALEX NISBET Register.
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