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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1919
Page
9
Governor Carey and a joint committee study federal highway appropriation of about 9 million dollars for Wyoming. They propose selling 2.25 million in high bonds plus 600 thousand from the state highway commission to match federal funds, enabling a statewide road program. Continued on page four.
Ney Geer son of Mrs Myra Geer county superintendent of schools came back to Kemmerer last Friday after 17 months in the army overseas He joined the Lincoln County Machine Gun Company in 1917 and served with the 107th Infantry Rainbow Division on the Lorraine front He helped halt the German drive at Champagne and later guarded German prisoners for over four months in the trenches
Enthusiasts from across the county gathered in Kemmerer for the Good Roads 16 event. They urged urgent attention to the Kemmerer Big Piney road and the Granger to west route, noting hardship for Big Piney residents unable to reach Kemmerer. A committee was formed to plan fundraising and road-building efforts.
Kemmerer's returning service members are en route home and the town is urged to prepare a hearty welcome. Citizens are urged to organize a holiday style homecoming with celebrations, matching or exceeding other cities' receptions for soldier boys.
In Lincoln County during the coming summer the commissions consists of J. B. Burch Kemmerer Frank May Cokeville John Budd Big Piney H R Harrison Kemmerer and MH Jenking Jackson met Thursday and recommended dividing the county into commissioner districts and that each district be allowed to issue bonds for road building within its boundaries A quartet Messrs Mullloge Whitney Lewis Mason played music W E Witt presided over the range and is described as a capable cook.
County Treasurer Gilbert Taysom sent a check for 3862.58 to the state treasurer on Monday, plus 922.96 interest, marking the last of Lincoln County’s share of 3018 taxes. The report highlights high delinquency and notes Lincoln County’s timely remittance contrasts with the year’s sharp tax delays.
A telegram from Senator John B. Kendrick reports Wyoming’s Forty first or Sunset Division members will arrive in New York tomorrow February 18. The 116th Supply Train and 116th Ammunition Train crews, including Kemmerer and Lincoln County men, are at sea or will land soon, with many local boys among the contingent. It notes it is unclear when Seton becomes commander of Wyoming forces.
United Press notes an oak grove to honor soldiers killed in war to be planted by the Audubon Park Commission in New Orleans. J. Neale and J. W. Sammon returned to Kemmerer after five weeks in Salt Lake City for medical care. Mr. Bummon's condition is much improved.
Pvt. O. H. Gadd of Vancouver Washington was taken from a troop train bound for Camp Pike Missouri about two weeks ago with appendicitis. He received care at the local hospital and praised the Kemmerer staff. After his discharge he hopes to return and visit. His home is Memphis Tennessee.
Mrs Wm Mason daughter of Jake Herschler of Fontenelle died in a Salt Lake City hospital at 1 am after a several week illness. She was in Marquis hospital in Kemmerer and was brought to Salt Lake City by special car. Survived by husband parents two sisters and one brother and an infant daughter born in hospital. U S Cline, pioneer of Star Valley, visited Kemmerer yesterday.
The Camera notes a home shortage in Kemmerer and reports plans for a brick fireproof two story apartment building with a full basement. It will feature heat plant, laundry, janitor apartments, and six and four room units with baths and built in beds. Construction aims for early spring occupancy by August first. J L Fleming of Big Piney visited Kemmerer last week.
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