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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1917
Page
2
A large crowd viewed the Kemmerer Grade and High School exhibit held last Monday afternoon and evening. Visitors praised the age appropriate displays from kindergarten to first grade, with notable weaving, booklets, and handmade crafts showing strong winter work under Miss Caflle Miss Ruwehe and Miss Seyfort.
A visiting observer noted strong progress in arithmetic language and spelling from first through eighth grades. Displays included charcoal drawings water color paintings crayon work and handmade crafts with notable sewing wood carving and practical busywork items such as receipts books and party baskets.
Oakley started the season with a 7 to 6 victory over Glencoe as Glencoe raced to five runs in the first inning before Oakley settled to hold them to one more score. Mike Strennan returned from Colorado Springs as his mother’s illness improved. Oakley dances for baseball and the Indian Society held a big event at Barett's Park.
Secretary Lane denied rumors that national parks would be closed for the 1917 season. Parks will open on schedule with travel expected to be strong, similar to the past two years. Improvements include new permanent camps and ten passenger touring cars replacing stage coaches.
John Hay sold his total stock of 160000 pounds at 50 cents per peak and shed five herds, while weather delays postponed further shearing. Chas Sparks managed the shearing amid declines, with the whole operation halted at Wells.
The Third Annual Rural, School Conference will be held June 25 26 and 27 led by the University of Wyoming. County superintendents rural teachers and other rural education enthusiasts will discuss legislation organization and practical school needs. A detailed program will follow.
A large gathering celebrated the marriage of Emma Griff in to Sam Brekes hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Griff in the vicinity. A luncheon was followed by dancing in the hall, with many guests attending both afternoon and evening events.
The Lincoln Lumber Company began the first week the construction of a new rooming house for Louis Gerbitz. The saloon of Gerbitz is being remodeled into a two story building with 12 rooms, electric lighting, hot and cold water, baths, and modern conveniences.
Henry Heikkola, a miner, was killed instantly in the accident. John Labti sustained a broken leg in the same incident. Details of the accident were not available at press time.
A man named Nauor entered the Kemmerer Hardware & Furniture Co store and acted so obnoxiously that a sheriff was called to arrest him. He claimed ties to every lodge and had previously conspired in Kemmerer as a Mason in need of money, convincing several local Masons to assist.
Washington telegraphs First National Bank of Kemmerer Wyoming urging local subscriptions to the two billion dollar Liberty Loan at 3.5 percent. Subscriptions open until June fifteenth with no charges. McAdoo directs banks to assist and report estimated subscription totals.
A Lincoln County Wyoming inspection cites 633 head of mixed cattle for Pac Market Co and Quinn Bros. Livestock of Denver and Omaha. Cattle were shipped in several Union Pacific cars destined for South Omaha and Denver, witnessed by Lee Payne Deputy Sheriff and Livestock Inspector on April 19 1947.
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