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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1917
Page
16
The President calls ten million Americans to join the American Red Cross during the week ending Christmas Eve. He stresses loyal support for the national relief effort, urging enlistment to aid overseas relief and uplift suffering lands as World War action continues. Signed by Woodrow Wilson.
Lieutenant Van Cott visits the Presidio training camp where he serves as the first lieutenant. He is the youngest officer in his battalion at twenty years old and is the brother of Dr. B R Van Cott of Diamondville. He expects to report for duty at an eastern post when furlough ends.
A local firm hosted an evening program at the New Kemmerer theatre drawing many attendees. The event included displays from an automobile factory and a concert, with new Edieoh machines sold by John Atwebler and John Kainan Tawilllos last week through the Kemmerer Hardware & Furnioure.
Mrs. Louis Jones hosted a Friday evening event announcing the engagement of Miss Esther Bolin to Edgar H. Davis, former local high school principal now Columbia Mont schools superintendent. Mina Bolin, newly teaching here again, is noted as a popular local young lady among friends who gave her many valuable gifts.
The Camera announces a chance for a dedicated writer to cover Big Piney Marbleton and the Green River Valley. Interested parties should contact The Camera with details of experience and availability.
Mr and Mrs A D Hoskins greeted Kemmerer friends after a lengthy eastern states trip. They met Sam Ross, then at Camp Mills New York, and heard he and other local boys left for France on November 18. Relatives report more local youths have now left for Europe.
The Pred Humprick family thanks friends for sympathy and kindness during the illness and death of their child.
In stock calendars numbered 19181 issued for patrons. Those visiting the store will receive one calendar each. Ed Mangenre plans to route Salt Lake City today and may settle there if plans proceed. Messages from locals note marriages and social visits, with gatherings hosted by Dr. L B Kindall and others in Kemmerer and Portland bound travel.
Members across the state cast ballots for officers for the coming year. The president, dinner, and secretary-treasurer roles were reappointed. Local names such as Murrow and Molto are mentioned amid scattered election notes.
Fans await a Saturday evening basketball game between Cumberland Cast Of and Vine Team. Local supporters from Ithamps plan to attend, heightening expectations for an exciting matchup on the season's flat schedule.
Public notices announce upcoming social events and dances to help avoid date conflicts. Column lists contemplate gatherings and social occasions with preliminary details for planning.
James UC Angus and Edna Snyder wed recently in Kemmerer and reside on the Angus ranch at Daniel. Sherkin takes over Krupp interests in Kemmerer Hide and Fur. Krupp to remain visible in Kemmerer occasionally. Christmas gift framing by Frank Curtis and Miss Alice Barrett visit Kemmerer and Cokeville events. Charles Budd buys a Dodge from Lincol County Garage. Carl Cook of Afton takes the state bar exam in Kemmerer. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. McKey return from Hamilton, Montana. McKey is a linotype operator and machinist. Dr. McDill, son-in-law of the Jones family, visiting Kemmerer. family notes housing in Downey building due to Army duty. Local remarks on furough, and appreciation for home products and bakeries in Kemmerer. Dr. W. G. Hocker improving after months away from practice. notes on foot surgery and extended educational trip for dentistry via major eastern cities. Christmas gift depicted by Hand-Painted Ching-Frank Curtis. Thanksgiving collection at Episcopal Church raised 47. funds to Porherdra Orphans’ Home at Laramie. William Julian of Bage visits Kemmerer, purchases a Chandler car.
A compact want ad note inviting readers to post items for sale wanted text found and needed assistance. Encourages readers to place ads for sale work wanted items found and help requests in the column.
Advertisement style notice offering advertising space for results and notices. Mentions contact by phone and office location, with a vague reference to records and city sale. Names Kemmerer and Douglas appear as part of the ad text.
Classified notice listing a 1400-pound weight team that works well and is in prime condition, plus a harness set and wagon. Also mentions a separate bay gelding team, eight years old, weight 100 pounds, sound and true, with harness and a Studebaker Mountain Buggy. Inquiries directed to W. F. Hoppe, Evanston, phone 162-1, in a local November notice.
WM. E. Pree offers plumbing services with treatment and timing assurances and all work guaranteed. Contact by phone for immediate service and reliability in repairs, installations, and maintenance.
Community items list visits meetings and social arrangements around Rathbun Wurtele and Camer households. Mentions of a prize, home improvements, and county officials discuss a week of local events including bridge teas and county issues.
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