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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1919
Page
8
H E Robinson of Lincoln Idaho Oil Co returned from the Cre taceous field well in LaBarge district. The well is completed and capped. recent measurements show high oil yield. They plan to reassemble pumping gear and erect a derrick for continued testing and operations.
The Kemmerer Orchestra, praised by townspeople, played at a Cakeville dance and St Patrick s dance at Lyceum hall. They then toured Big Piney for a masquerade ball and continued to Pinedale for a Tuesday dance. Members include Pauline Zillar and L Hunter among others.
Discharged soldiers discuss travel pay under the new per mile rate set by Congress the 28th last month. Local Red Cross civil relief directs that men sent home will receive five dollars per mile to induction sites, and those already discharged will be reimbursed the difference between paid travel and the new entitlement. Instructions for back travel pay applications will come via the local Red Cross, and soldiers should delay applying until then.
Frank Pomeroy and son Kenneth of Fontenelle have continued the drive to improve local cattle bloodlines. They added thoroughbred Aberdeen Angus and Shorthorn stock bought in Nebraska, aiming to elevate range cattle quality and fetch higher east market prices.
A large crowd gathered in Fossil to welcome home Ade Peckinpaugh from overseas. Neighbors and friends attended a lively dance with refreshments served by local ladies. Ade and his brother Arthur, both sons of Mrs. Jennie Peckinpaugh, entered service last year and served abroad. Arthur plans to return soon.
A big crowd enjoyed a night of skating and a dance in Kemmerer with prizes for the headlining costumes. Miss Vance, Joe Coletti, and two Red Cross nurses earned candy boxes as awards. Beulah Coad arrived to lead as head nurse at L C M hospital after service in Salt Lake City Chicago and Fort Oglethorpe Georgia.
Dan Porter is recovering from severe facial injuries after a week ago fight. The assailant struck first, and witnesses report heavy blows and a broken jaw.
A St Patrick's Dance at Lycon Hall featured a large crowd and lively dancing on Saturday. Attendees enjoyed themselves into the late hours while the crowd observed the customary near the green admonition.
Charles Graves of Idaho, a visitor in Kemmerer for several days from a parched territory, faced a fiery altercation and an arrest. A judge imposed a stiff fine of 5 dollars plus costs after a local court session.
Funeral services for McGinnis were held at the cemetery led by the local Moose Lodge. A heartful show of support came from many friends as Mrs McGinnis mourns with her two young daughters in bereavement.
Friends report Mia Arnove has recovered enough from treatment in Salt Lake City to be moved from the hospital to her home in Evanston as her condition improves.
The secretary initiated the meeting of the Green alley Roundup tia and feater with a rosin trae. Capital stock will be 1000 non-aseeteable units with a $26 value. Officers were elected for the year. A next meeting is set for Sunday March 16 to finalize committees and the program.
In Marbleton a track meet was held by Yor coord at Ma ibe lees grandes with local athletes competing. Report mentions unnamed teams and participants with no clear results or scores provided.
Two individuals Shirley Mazen and Ernest Treex are connected to a Wednesday and Thursday event noted in local news. Details on location or purpose are unclear in the fragment.
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