Divorce Trial Shows Tragedy and Comedy Mix
Bryant F Meare sues Dorothy Meare for divorce in district court. He testifies she was in nurse training in Geneva New York in 1918. The couple homesteaded near Jackson but clouds of suspicion rose, then he joined the army and served two years in front line trenches. Contd on back page.
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Bryant F. Meare
Dorothy Meare
District Court
Mears
van Horn
Meare
Tris
Mr. Meare &J
Philadelphia
Byrant F. Mears
Caie
Jackson's Hole
Odd Fellows Install Kemmerer Lodge Officers
Kemmerer Lodge No 51 L O O F began its new term with installation led by District Deputy Grand Master William Ault of Evanston. Officers installed were William Wood marshal K K Curtis warden Victor Smith secretary Charles Crone treasurer Mr Atchinnon chaplain Albert Williams J6 and W J Rutledge herald. A 5 year jewel was presented to W J Rutledge by Cheyenne Lodge No 1.
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Kemmerer Lodge No
Brafford
Kemmerer Lodge
Seraice
Grant Ault
Noble Oei A. Lewla
Peete Joseph Seigel
Finane
Fred Deepini
High School Five Brings Home Bacon in Rock Springs
Kemmerer High School boys basketball defeated Green River 24 to 16 at Rock Springs High Gym. Reed led with 12 points on six baskets, Sut ton added six fouls and a basket, while Pringle and Scofield each contributed a field goal. The lineup included Sutton at center Colberg forward Reed left, Scofield right guard Pringle left guard, with Green River’s McCorte Williams Richardson Delaney and Bott among substitutes.
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Gibbons
Kemmerer
Rock Springs
Green River
Reed
Suttom
Pringle
Scofield
Rock Springs High
Focal
Peer Sutton
Colberg
McCorte
Williams
Richardson
Delaney
Cool
Bott
Quealys Head East for New York City Visit
Mr and Mrs P J Quealy left Friday afternoon for a visit to New York City and other eastern points. Mr Quealy expects to remain about two weeks while Mrs Quealy will likely stay in the east for about a month.
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P. J. Quealy
New York City
University admitted into conference by Denver vote
News that will be hailed by former students of the University of Wyoming reports the petition for admission granted by a conference vote in Denver last Friday. The decision is described as the most important athletic event for the university in several years.
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University of Wyoming
Etic Association
Manifeots
Costly to Count Noses in Census Bureau Report
The annual report by Director Rogers shows the nationwide enumeration costing $23,000,000. Congress appropriated only $22,550,000, triggering a deficit request of $1,256,000. Field work costs for population and agriculture neared $10,000,000.
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Peer Bureau
Direetor Rogers
Congress
Bureau
Anti Carbon Law Upheld By Court In Wyoming
Supreme Court affirms Wyoming anti carbon law as constitutional, upholding state power to regulate natural gas use in carbon black production. Text of decision distributed to members amid rumors of possible repeal effort this season.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
United States Supreme Court
Wyoming
Supreme Court
Tate
State of
Cumberland Couple Receives Marriage License and Kissed Knot
Clark County clerk records a marriage license issued to Frank Knitich and Pranciace Plaker of Cumberland. The couple proceeded to the Justice of McAllister office where the marriage was officially solemnized.
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Clark
Frank Knitich
Pranciace Plaker
Cumberland
Derk
Office of Justice of
McAllister
Reopening Bid in Sensational Glencoe Divorce Case
A motion to set aside a judgment in a Glencoe divorce case was filed by Mrs Donnm A Pederson. She alleges collusion and improper filing in Wyoming and New York, claiming alimony offers and a faulty legal setup led to a default decree for John D Pederson. The hearing is set for next month before Judge John R Arnold in Evanston. A separate incident near Glencoe Junction saw eight Mexican workers robbed of about 500 dollars by two masked men. one suspect, Gurigive Gonzales, was captured at the Diamond peg section house. A manhunt continues for the other suspect. the loot was retrieved from some victims.
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Donnm A. Pederson
John D. Pederson
New York
Wyoming
Lusk
Glencoe Junction
Tol
Cumberland
Star Mine
Oakley
Diamond
Peg Section
Gurigive Gonzales
Mias La Chapelle Leaves for Evanston on Visit
Clerk of the court Mias Flo La Chapelle departed yesterday for Evanston to visit her sister Mrs. F Cashin and brother Roger La Chapelle. The petition alleges firearms and a considerable fortune from inventions. He owns one of the largest ranches in Jackson's Hole. Pederson is represented by Evanston attorney P W Spaulding.
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Ing
Evanston
Mias
Flo la Chapelle
F. Cashin
Roger la Chapelle
Jackson's Hole
Pederson
P. W. Spaulding
Patronage and public contracts in Kemmerer mayor case
In a Kenmerer Republican critique the editors condemn a vicious personal attack and discuss Wyoming law on officials contracting with themselves. The piece cites Section 5946 and the Bley decision, arguing Mayor Baker’s patronage and city printing arrangements may breach public trust and legal rules.
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Kellmerer Republican
Kenuneror
Wyoming
FPR
Baker
Kemmerer
Stoly
Wyoming Supreme Court
Board of
Poenty Samsialonaey
Supreme Court
Janani
Court Myecas
Himbelp
Rixanakosi
Legion Team Wins Over Evanston
The American Legion firal post team defeated Evanston 34 to 17 in a rough, evenly contested game. Evanston struggled with shooting and line on the hoop despite solid passing and teamwork. Local players starred as the Legion team pulled away after the second half, with Kemmerer leading the scoring.
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Kemmerer Quintet
Evanston
Firal
American Legion
Harris c
Morrison
McAllister If
Harris
Foulger
Kemmerer
Easton
Acton
Jacolette
Ross If
Jones
Gilchrist
Wyoming Legislature Opens Sixteenth Biennial Session
The Wyoming legislature began its sixteenth biennial session with L R Ewart as House speaker and W W Daley as Senate president. After quick organization both houses adjourned and the governor addressed a joint session. Parties united in organization, with all motions carried and officers chosen by acclamation. The Senate includes twenty-two Republicans and three Democrats. the House has fifty-three Republicans and one Democrat Thurman W Arnold. Prohibition and enforcement loom large, with calls for a state law department to oversee enforcement and align with recent Supreme Court liquor rulings.
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L. R. Ewart
Cody
House
W. W. Daley
Senate
Wyoming
Otter
Supreme Court
Order of Eastern Star installs officers in Lincoln Chapter
Last Friday evening Lincoln Chapter 28, Order of Eastern Star held a regular meeting. New officers for the ensuing year were installed after the business session. Members adjourned to the Kemmerer Cafe for a banquet. The new officers installed were Holmes W.M., Mamie Jones A. M., and Drs. Maria King secretary.
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Lincoln
Order of Tern Star
Kemmerer Cafe
Holmes
W.M
Mamie Jones A. M
Drs
Maria King
Laramie to Play Kemmerer in Friday Night Clash
Laramie brings a strong basketball team to Kemmerer High School Friday for a gymnasium game. If local five play well, Kemmerer may challenge the visiting squad. admission is 15 dollars and a dance will follow with Billy's Orchestra providing music.
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Laramie
Kemmerer
Billy
Report on Wyoming Education System by State Board of Education
A Wyoming Board of Education report highlights state school enrollment growth from 38,271 to 48,077 in the past year and notes 22,000 teachers, with elementary and high school divisions. It cites building and equipment value at 3.45 million and wheat crop estimates, urging legislative amendments to school laws.
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Wyoming
State
Brard of Education
Maeer
Kendrick urges tariff and market oversight for livestock industry
In El Paso Senator Kendrick, president of the American National Livestock Association, urged tariffs based on science and a disinterested market supervision agency to provide equal opportunity without hindering business. He warned of hidden costs, transportation burdens, and foreign competition, recounting a year of industry losses and urging strong organization to ease past difficulties and secure future solutions.
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el Paso
Texas
John Bo Kendrick
American National Livestock Association
Kendrick
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Wm. Ault
Hoopsters
B. J. Quealy
Glencoe
Mexicas
Legion
Ewart
Daley Senate
Prohibition
Order OF Eastern Star
State Dept. Education
Sen. Kendrick
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