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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1920
Page
1
Mail pilot Braulemann completed a record flight starting Rock Springs to Salt Lake City then back to Rock Springs and on to Cheyenne and North Platte Nebraska. He left Rock Springs at 6 30 am and arrived in North Platte at 2 55 pm covering a total 665 miles.
Wm Brody a prominent ranch man near Daniel was arrested at Opal on a cattle stealing charge. He posted 500 bond in Kemmerer for a preliminary examination scheduled for the 11th of next month. Deputy Sheriff Buster McIlvain oversaw the investigation which found evidence of worked brands on about 50 head.
Idaho wrestler Art Chester vows a win over Mike Yokel as the Stray Elks stage a big bout in Kemmerer. Chester arrives Thursday with referee Alex Lott approved. Yokel trains from Jackson Hole ahead of Friday and Saturday festivities drawing Elks from Rock Springs and Pocatello.
County Superintendent Myra Geer completed a ten day inspection of schools in the Green River valley visiting Daniel Big Viney and Opal. She praised the work in each school and noted the new Daniel building as a model repair and the Big Piney school for its strong progress while warning that rapid population growth has made the existing building inadequate.
The bazaar organized by Bt Ma oe cull ladies is under way this afternoon in the Guild. Bargain prices on sale items abound as the Ladies Guild thanks Kemmer merchants for donations. Over 100 in cash plus goods totaling 200 are expected to aid further proceeds.
A social night featured the Ladies of Eastern Star entertaining members with cards and friendly games. The gathering sparked warm exchanges and community fellowship in a cheerful venue.
December 4 heart tag day highlights the National Children’s Home Society and Wyoming’s Weaning Children’s Home Society founded May 20 1885. The article notes state societies find homes in private families for homeless children, counts placements in Lincoln County, and mentions ongoing investigations and future involvement by Rev. John W. Thomas.
A vacancy at the Junior High will open next week as Principal Jas B McDavid departs Cheyenne to accept a first lieutenancy in the U S Army. The district superintendent plans to fill the post promptly.
A brief note reports Christmas visit and attendance at the funeral of Mrs Chelens, the aunt, in Kyanston with relatives present.
Mr A R Ableman organizes Moose Lodge efforts in Kemmerer showcasing moving pictures of Mooseheart Indiana with its 1023 acres and vocational schools. Thirty four new members joined last Tuesday with more to enter December 7. Films, music and bands are shown at Kemmerer Theatre to aid the 10000 endowment fund, admission 28 cents.
The piece argues that in 1916 many Americans chose autos and mining stocks over home ownership. It notes rising material costs, rents, and shortages pushing people to travel and rent, while fewer than half of the four million drivers own homes. It contrasts nomad instincts with the security of home ownership.
District Judge Arnold sustained John Griff s claim to several barrels of whiskey seized by prohibition officers and placed with Sheriff Oakley. Griff argued the liquor was private pre prohibition property. Oakley admitted custodianship for state and federal officers without a warrant. The decision aligns with similar state district rulings.
Telegram announced the death of Mrs. John Mason in California where she had gone seeking health benefits from the climate. Mr. Mason travels from U S S yards to Seymour Iowa for burial. Survived by husband two brothers Ralph and Robert Gunter and sister Mrs Albert Larson. Local Elks to honor on train No 18.
Tomorrow night at the high school auditorium the second meeting of the alumni association is planned as a semi formal event with refreshments. The group is expanding across the county and many graduates have shown interest in joining. Social events are planned for the coming winter.
Judge Arnold left Kemmerer Saturday after routine business and the criminal docket. He attended Green River for the Sweetwater docket which began Monday morning. Reports indicate a heavy docket at Green River, including a Pitchford case tied to county funds.
The Wyoming Public Health Association names Mrs. P. J. Quealy as chairman of the Lincoln County Christmas Seal Sale for 1920. Vows strong public support to boost funds for health work including nurses, surveys, and tuberculosis control, aiming to exceed 1919 results.
Mr and Mrs H E Robinson and their two young boys arrived in Kemmerer Sunday after a trip from Star Valley where Robinson worked on an irrigation reservoir project. Their car plunged from a 14 foot embankment near the summit of the divide but the deep snow kept them safe. It took four hours to right and winch the car back onto the road with help from neighborhood devices. The family plans to travel to Idaho for the holidays.
Inquiry at the L C M Hospital reports Romosel Vi Coll Andrew Florence of Frontier, injured in No 1 mine Monday morning, are all doing well and expected to be on the road soon. The coal fall caused painful injuries but none were dangerously hurt. The men were riding a slope when the accident occurred.
Peter Bergen arrived in Kemmer last Wednesday to marry Myrtle Graham and P A Bergen. Reverend M B Nash could not perform the ceremony then due to a Thankgiving service. The wedding occurred the next day at the Graham home with family and a few friends present. Betty Pomeroy acted as flower girl. The couple planned a California honeymoon for a month or more. The bride joins the Graham family.
The Woolgrowers Association of Lincoln County opens its annual convention Friday at 2 pm in City Hall council chambers. President A D Noblite will preside. sessions run Friday afternoon and Saturday morning with discussions on flock management and officer duties.
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