Women of Lincoln County to Register for War Effort
Statewide registration of women for food administration and war service set for July 17 in Lincoln County. A registrar in each precinct, two registration blanks, and lists of precinct voters will be used to track compliance. Registrations mailed to Mrs. J H Stoner, then to Washington, with precinct by precinct registrar names listed.
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State Council For National Defense
The
Food Administration
Hoover
Glackera
Lincoln County
J. H. Stoner
Washington
Alh
Doctor Charged With Manslaughter In Diamondville Death
Dr. F. DiGiacomo of Kemmerer was arrested and arraigned on a manslaughter charge following a June 16 Diamondville birth and the mother's death two hours later. A coroner's investigation prompted the case, with witnesses alleging improper professional care. Preliminary hearing set for July 21.
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F. DiGiacomo
Kemmerer
Kemmerer Celebration Highlights Local Parade and Drill Show
In Kemmerer and nearby camps a modest but successful celebration drew crowds to a grand parade and drill displays by Company H. County Attorney Roxe and Captain Waugh spoke at the Triangle as Chamber of Commerce kids received flags. A noon sham battle drew interest, followed by a Oaksley High? Oakley ball game where Oakley defeated Company H.
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Kemmerer
Triangle
Company H
Oil demand debate at Senate on oil lands and war needs
Edward L. Doheny urged immediate development of all oil resources to fuel aircraft and war efforts. He warned one gallon of gasoline requires many barrels of oil, pressed for leasing bills, and argued US and Mexico must protect and expand oil supplies for Allies against foreign control.
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Edward L. Doheny
Mexican Petroleum Company
Senate Committee On Public Lands
Walsh
Ofl- Leasing
Doheny
Boheny
United States
Mexico
Mr. Doheny
Lord Cowdry
England
M. L. Requa
San Francisco
Central
South America
Requa
Tampico
Iia
Board of Trade
Rig Moves to La Barge Field With Noted History
The River Petroleum Company’s rig arrives in the La Harge field after service in Gra Creek near Termopylia where rich strikes left the rig oil-stained. Driller Frank Tigner aims to begin drilling within a week as a permanent camp is set on Company holdings and material is moved from Opal to the site.
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Green River Petroleum Company
la Harge
Gra Creek
Termopylia
Tigner
Lincoln County
la Barge
Opal
Rumor of Oil Strike in La Barge Field Circulates East
An oil publication in Denver reports a supposed gusher in the La Barge field four miles north of Pyramid camp. Eastern oil circles show excitement as inquiries spread. Mart Christensen of Fossil ships timber for Fossil field construction. County Clerk sees visitors from California and Salt Lake City evaluating the air situation. Abner Davis of the Pyramid Company moves his family from Chicago to Kemmerer for the summer, arriving this week.
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la Barge
Denver
Pyramid Camp
California
Salt Lake City
Abner Davis
Pyramid Company
Chicago
Kemmerer
Arive
Partygoers from Kemmerer gather at Meal Beach
On Saturday night last, about thirty locals attended a Meal Beach event with an equal number from Evanston and Montpelier. The evening featured a hike snee dance and plans for weekly free dances in the pavilion, plus an Orchestra Dance on Saturday nights. Swimming remains excellent as warm days and cool moonlit nights extend the season.
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Kemmerer
Meal Beach
Evanston
Montpelier
Wil
Health Officers Visit Kemmerer For Public Health Survey
Government Health Officers Dr. Wynne and Mr. Stromquist of the U S Public Health Service arrive in Kemmerer for a four day stay to survey county health conditions. They report typhoid prevention and sanitation programs reduce death rates and plan a public lecture on typhoid causes spread and prevention this Thursday at the Pletriet Court Room.
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Br. K. B. Wynne
Wooo Stromquist
United States Public Health Service
Kemmerer
Wyoming
Progeeas
National Health Department
Beach State
Stromanist
Stromquist
Wenne
Pletriet Court Room
Joent Health
How the War Came to America Brings New Side Facts
A serialized feature previewing European conflict impacts in America. Beginning with the current issue, the piece promises continued exploration across the next three or four installments, revealing unexpected angles and background details.
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America
Europe
Long Standing Quarrel Ends in Fatal Shooting near Elk
Richard Thornton known as Dismal Dick was shot and killed by William Stilson at the Stilson ranch near Elk on Tuesday. A long feud led to Thornton riding with a loaded rifle to kill Stilson after earlier conflicts over land and a half interest in a fence line. The incident ends a feud that included disagreements over land, a notable fence dispute, and Thornton’s prior arrest for illegal deer killing.
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Richard Thornton
Wiliam Stilson
Stilson
Elk Tuesday
Thornton
Ponce
Jackson
Goe
Elk
Thornyton
Co. M
William Lozier
Miners and Operators Meet in Cheyenne Over Wage Scale
Four representatives of Local Unions left Kemmerer for Cheyenne to negotiate a wage scale with mine operators. The talks aim to rectify flaws in the last agreement amid rising living costs and a hoped for peaceful settlement.
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Kemmerer
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Red Cross Active in Hanna as Chapter Formed
Mrs. PL J Quealy reports a new Red Cross chapter organized at Hanna with an afternoon session led by her and a joint evening meeting with local business leaders. The effort stirred local patriotism as she planned to unite the valley under a single large chapter and spoke in Afton and Thayne before continuing outreach with her son Mahlon.
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PL J Quealy
Red Cross
Kommerer
Hanna
Mre. Quealy
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