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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1917
Page
8
The Methodist church bazaar last Friday and Saturday drew strong praise with a baby show featuring Lucile Sehrap who won a silver spoon and Jack Talcott who took a bib prize. Ten dozen carnations and other flowers were sold along with children's clothing and crafts. lunch was served and proceeds exceeded $150.
Arthur Malan spent a couple of days in Cokeville last week avulsting on the Itemister, reflecting a brief local visit and commentary on that subject.
A Kemmerer representative reports prominent local residents traveling to Salt Lake City. The piece notes former officials and townsfolk visiting, updates on individuals like Earl Peterson and Gladys Miller, and mentions job placements at the McDonald Chocolate Co. plus local business and civic notes despite the long travel.
A traveler recounts a trip to Big Piney last Friday by auto with a return on Saturday. He notes roads are mostly good for traveling, mentioning only one very bad spot near Graham ranch where several autos were stuck.
Opal reports strong commerce as James Anderson notes a boom in the small city. The town fills with sheepmen and ranchers gearing up for a busy summer, doing more business than nearby towns combined.
Town council passes ordinance restricting out buildings to 20 feet square and 20 feet from main structures. Violations carry a $5 to $100 fine. Ordinance No 100 adopted. Treas. Brammer named custodian of safety deposit box. County joining of Town Hall for courtroom purposes approved. Nomination certificates issued for Citizens and Republican parties. Janitress appointment for Town Hall approved with salary and first month bonus.
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