Commissioners Make Good Start
The retiring and incoming county commissioners spent the week winding up old business and organizing the new. Deputies were confirmed, bonds approved, and George Hand named deputy County Clerk, while James Davison was chosen chairman with a Democratic county official receiving respectful nomination but declining. The board delayed action on Rosenberg’s purchasing agent appointment amid Republican objections, noting his eight years in county offices and expertise. Continued on back page.
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Board of County Commssioners
Sexton
George Hand
Fred Hancey
Hancey
Hand
Kemmerer Republican
C. A. Johnson
Smoot
Scott
Johnson
Jas. Davison
Peat
Baker
Rosenberg
Norman Bourne Dies After Cancer Operation
Norman Bourne of Montpelier died last Thursday evening at L D Hospital Salt Lake City after cancer surgery. A longtime railroad man he was well known in the southern state. Bourne was born and raised in Montpelier. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon under the auspices of the L C church. The Brotherhood of Love conducted the rites.
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Rmag
L. C. Church
The
Brotherhood of Loa
High School Basketball Schedule Set for Coming Season
Schedule lists games including Grin River at Grin River on June 14 Rawlins at Rawline January 25 Laramie at Keumerer January 2 28 Rock Springs at Rock Sox January 29 Evanston at Evanston February 6 Rawlins at Kemmerer February 26 Rock Sp'rs at Kemmerer March 12 Evanston at Kemmerer Support our local team as the season begins.
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Gr'n River
Grin River
Rawlins
Rawline
Laramie
Keumererdan
Rock Springs
Rock Sox
Evanston
Kemmerer
Rock Sp
A& All
Dern To Meet Hansen Here In Gala Wrestling Bout
On January 29 the Lincoln County Stray Elks host a gala wrestling night headlined by Ira Dern of Utah vs Gustav Hansen of Minnesota in a two falls out of three match. They previously met in Salt Lake City on December 27 a fast contest ending with Dern winning in 37 minutes and injuring Hansen's shoulder. Hansen seeks revenge as both fighters vie for a record crowd and a humdinger main event.
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Lincoln County Stray Elks
Ira Dern
Utah
Gustav Hansen
Minnesota
Salt Lake City
Bratz
Dern
Hansen
Salt Lake
Hansen Vf
Appointment of John T Nichols as Cheyenne Diocese Vicar General
Bishop Patrick A. McGovern announces John T Nichols of Buffalo Wyoming will serve as vicar general of the Cheyenne diocese and pastor at Laramie. Nichols, formerly in Houston Texas, is credited with building churches and debt-free parishes in multiple Wyoming communities and Buffalo.
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Patrick A. McGovern
Homan
Cheyenne
John T. Nicholson
Buffalo
Wyoming
Laramie
Cummisky
McGovern
Houston
Texas
Mearmont
Arvada
Moorcroft
Roxet
John O'Cenays
Nicholoon
Buttale
New Location for the Justice Court in Kammerer District
Notice announces a new venue for the justice court. Judge McAllister presides as the new justice of the peace. Proceedings will be held in the labor hall basement of the Piet Nations Bank building.
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Uni
McAllelee
Kammerer District
Labor Hall
Piet Nations Bank
McAlliater
Sorpee
Abe Wesean
Heglalature
Banks Raise Interest Rates on Savings and Time Deposits
Beginning February 1 savings accounts and time certificates will earn four percent interest. The First National Bank and Kemmerer Savings Bank in town have set the new rate to take effect after February 1. This higher rate is expected to encourage more residents to start or resume saving accounts.
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Ntional Bank
Kemmerer Savings Bank
Cokeville Justice Holds Exciting Concealed Weapon Trial
In Cokeville Justice Henry J. Somaen tried H. C. King for carrying a concealed weapon. The trial ran from 2 PM to 2 AM and King was found guilty and fined 25 dollars plus costs. The case stemmed from moving the Brookside school house and a confrontation with Mrs. W. R. Taylor over the building’s removal.
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Justice of the Peace
Henry J. Somaen
Cokveille
H. C. King
N. W. Reynolds
Cokeville
W. R. Taylor
King
Brookside
Taylor
Shee Anges
Coats
District Court in Session in Kemmerer
Judge J R Arnold presided as the Third District held court in Kemmerer on Wednesday. The only criminal case was Harry Griffith who pled guilty to robbing Cokeville Murantile Co last October and received an indeterminate sentence of between two and seven years. Several divorce actions were addressed with filings and attorney changes noted. A foreclosure on W C Roberts was granted and a five hundred dollar judgment awarded to P W Spaulding against Jennie L Wyman of Cokeville.
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Reynolds
R. B. Rose
Taylor
J. R. Arnold
Third District
Wyman
Cokeville
P. W. Spaulding
Club Clothing Store to Open in Kemmerer Downey Building
Announcement by Mr. E. J. Long states the Club Clothing Store opens January 15 in the Downey building. The one year ten dollar membership grants wholesale price tailor made suits and overcoats plus free express charges. Renowned merchant tailors will be represented. Mr. Long is a well known Kemmerer figure formerly with Blyth Fargo Hoskins Co.
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E. J. Long
Club Clothing
Downey
Long
Kem‘meter
Blyth-Fargo-Hoskins Co
Japanese Question of Vital Importance Says Atty Smith
Former Kemmerer attorney Ralph W. Smith tours western cities lecturing on the Japanese question seen as vital to California and coastal states. He cites land, labor, and marriage trends he calls threats to American civilization and urges vigilance against foreign influence.
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Atty. Smith
Ralph W. Smith
Kemmerer
Denver
Sacramento
cun_ Smith
California
Health Conditions Good Says Physician
City physician M. J. Goldberg reported to the city council that Kemmerer health conditions were extremely good at the last meeting. No contagious diseases are present and physicians have been instructed to report any cases immediately.
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M. J. Goldberg
Sity
Judge Brown Succeeds Kimball in Sixth District
Governor Carey announced the appointment of C. O. Brown of Douglas as judge of Wyoming’s Sixth District. Brown, about fifty, has practiced law in Douglas for ten years and gained a reputation as a top central Wyoming attorney. The selection followed a search across Converse, Natrona, and Fremont counties to replace Ralph Kimball, who resigned to become an associate justice of the state Supreme Court.
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C. O. Brown
Douglas
Carey
Brown
Dougall
Wyoming
Converse Natrona
Fremont
Ralph,Kimball
State Supreme Court
Kimball
Potter
Beard
Casper
Judge Meallister Ties The First Knot
Last Friday Jim Speros and Ber tha Pauline Beard of Sublet were united in marriage by Justice of the Peace William McAllister. This was the judge s first official act since taking office and he said he tied the knot securely.
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Jim Speros
Bertha Pauline Beard
Sublet
William McAllister
State highway progress outlined by official
D B McCalaman, state highway superintendent, details the vast expansion of roads, maintenance, and surveys. The report highlights reconstruction of the Greeley road, Lincoln Highway realignments to Bulford and Laramie, and improvements west to Pine Bluffs and the Utah line, with pages continued.
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D. 8. McCalaman
Nevyar
Boards of County Commissioners
State Highway Department
Greeley Road
Colorado State
Fort Coline
Colorado
Bulford
Laramie
Pine Bluffs
Peamland
Alleoiehe
Kemmerer High School Boys Mock Green River 25-8
Kemmerer High School defeated Green River 25 to 8 in the season opener at the high school gym. The game featured clean play and higher court ceiling advantage for Kemmerer, with lineups listing Keebey, McCourt, and Cameron for Green River and Oakley, Sutton, and Reed for Kemmerer. A dance followed the victory.
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Kemmerer High School
Green River Boys
Green River
Ithe
Keebey
McCourt
Richardson
Williama Ig
Cooley
Delaney
Kemmerer
Oakley
Sutton
Cameron
Reed
Gulberd
Richmond
Pringle
City Council Holds Regular Monthly Meeting
City Council held its regular monthly meeting with routine matters only. Mayor Baker and Councilmen Paulsen and Bizar present. The city engineer was ordered to inspect the viaduct and report. The treasurer reported December receipts of 831.32 with 546.84 disbursed and 603.04 on hand. Police fines totaled 275 for December. Estray enforcement was ordered to be vigorous to abate nuisance. Council adjourned until next meeting.
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Baker
Paulsen
Bizar
Examinations for Diamondville Postmaster Checkup
A civil service examination will be held at an early date to fill the postmastership at Diamondville. The notice calls for qualified applicants to prepare and compete for the position.
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Diamondville
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Kontpelice
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Hanseen
Wyo
John T. Nickson
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District Court IN Session
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Harry Griffith
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Judge Brown
Supreme Court
Judge Meallister
Hoopsters
G. R
Gane
City Council
Shepmeng
C. N. Potter
C. B. Blydonburgh
W. J. Tidball
Winter
State of
T. A. Hall
State Board of Livestock Commissioners
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