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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1921
Page
1
Regional tensions flare as Big Piney must join Daniel against Pinedale for the county seat. Rock Springs backs Pinedale with funds and volunteers while Big Piney hopes to gain votes from nearby towns. A house to house survey shows Daniel and Pinedale lead, with Big Piney and others risking isolation if the race shifts.
A. Edison is elected a member of the Society of Quartermaster Officers and was guest of honor at a long distance dinner hosted by the Army Quartermaster Corps. Tables stretched from Coblenz to China with guests from Boston to San Francisco to celebrate the corps centenarian birthday.
In Jackson Wyoming on June 20 Curtis Ferrin son of Mr and Mrs Josiah Ferrin was buried with full honors. A large crowd and thirty veterans led a parade past a band and naval offerings. Speakers William Delaney and Robert Dally praised Ferrins heroism and steadfast patriotism, noting he died in 1918 during World War I. The service and procession marked one of Jacksons most moving funerals for a local hero.
A tie drive on the Tuuhor Co property along North Kattan ended last week with logs floated from camp to six miles offshore. A final drive down Green River will begin and logs will be shipped by rail from Green River to various destinations.
A local committee led by W J Witherspoon and others planned a fitting Fourth of July celebration in Kemmerer with an all day band, possible aircraft display, and activities to draw wide county participation. The program aims for music, an air show, and family friendly events, with continued details on Page 4.
At the state capitol, Arthur Calverley of Kemmerer was appointed head of the state workmen’s compensation department, succeeding William B. Sammon. Calverley, a seven year First National Bank employee and ex service member, will assume duties in July. Sammon, also a veteran, resigned earlier in June.
The American Legion will host a smoker for Arthur Calverley on Friday at the hall. The event includes refreshments and boxing matches with names like Buss and others anticipated to attend. Calverley plans to depart soon after, and attendees are urged to arrive before departure time.
The 1920 21 school year at the University of Wyoming closes with four graduates from the nursing department. Marjorie Christmas of Kemmerer receives the last year reception at Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie. Arthur Lauder of Kemmerer earns two awards for mining engineering and mathematics. Gladwyn Freeman of Rock Springs receives a diploma for elementary training. Trustees approve fee increase to six to seven dollars, set to aid a student fund. Nelson retained as president, A B Hamilton re elected. 450 students enrolled for summer session. Hoyt Hall under construction.
A heated three town contest in Sublette county pits Big Piney Pinedale and Daniel over the county seat. Daniel and Pinedale fear Big Piney can tip the balance. Daniel refuses to back Big Piney while Pinedale could win alone if the others split votes. Voter tensions rise as campaigns emphasize local loyalties.
Three unrelated deaths are reported in Kemmerer. Joseph Sullivan 45 died after pneumonia at Marquis hospital following a long illness. John Carolla aged five died at his Oakley home after stomach complications. A man named Winn died in Kemmerer after heart trouble. Services for Sullivan were in the Catholic chapel with a large procession to the cemetery. Carolla’s services were in Oakley Catholic church. Winn’s funeral was at Kindred chapel with Bishop Jensen and other speakers.
Special wire reports from Tuckson Wyoming on June 20 state game commissioner Hawley departs with two moose for shipment to Dakota with Bondar, plus Rinaty, to oversee the transfer amid formalities at the agency office.
Robert Leroux of the American Legion urged anti I W W action at Lyceum hall, praising Americanism and warning against I W W influence. He compared legion support to labor groups, citing Wyoming appearances and political clashes in Washington state.
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