Kemmerer News Notes Highlight Local Visitors and Biz
Local and personal news from Kemmerer details visits by residents and officials across Lincoln County. Notables include Lyle Davis and Harry O’Neil renewing subscriptions, and business figures like W W Davis and L F Hodges traveling to Big Piney and Salt Lake. Townspeople such as Mrs. Budd, Miss Berger, and the Hibbs family are noted guests, with court activity and district matters referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Davis
Seattle
Lincoln County
L. F. Hodges
Big Piney
Bondurant News Weather and Local Moves
Orville Jennings called at Len Campbell's home yesterday. Snow on the flats melted enabling horse and vehicle travel. The road is opened over the rim and Beaver Flat and mail transport will resume by teams. Dave Hicks leased his ranch to George Matthewson and will leave the basin for schooling. J P Pfisterer left for Upper Scott ranch to join Mrs Pfisterer and family returning from California. Guy Apperson of Daniel to drive mail stage this summer for Mr Wertz. Mrs Sarah Faris visited Mrs Bondurant. Trwin Query and daughter Lela left for the coast. first eighteen miles walked on crust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Hicks
George Matthewson
J. P. Pfisterer
Scott Ranch
Mrs. Pfisterer
California
Guy Apperson
Daniel
Pfisterer Ranch
Mr. Wertz
Trwin Query
Lela
Afton and Fairview Prepare for Big Baseball Showdown
Earl Lewis declares Afton ready with a winning team while Ezra Childs predicts victory for Fairview as the two squads gear up for a pivotal matchup. The clash centers on local rivalry and season stakes across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFTON
Fairview
Earl Lewis
Ezra Childs
Naturalization Hearing for Soldiers Scheduled May 28
Mies Flo La Chapelle, district court clerk, announces a naturalization hearing on May 28 in the clerk's office. Hon. Del L Sullivan, naturalization examiner, will handle applications from honorably discharged soldiers who may receive papers without declaration. Others who have not received papers should confer with the examiner. non ex service applicants will receive papers after two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Flo la Chapelle
del L. Sullivan
Community notes from La Barge and nearby towns
Visitors arrive for short stays as Clare Stacey and Daniel's kids spend days with friends. Misa Whitman returns from parental home to Midway. Families travel to Opal for freight. Mrs. Bettie Williams remains bedridden. Funeral for Mrs. Fred DeGraw held at Viola with many neighbors attending. she was a longtime local neighbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred DeGraw
Viola
Piney Road Lunch Talk Bridges Local Road Aid
Platt Wilson Jud Witherspoon and Big Piney locals discussed road needs at lunch Tuesday. Mr Bess outlined Pineys current status and the push for better travel. He suggested Big Piney residents favor a direct road to Kemmerer if the town helps build a suitable highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platt Wilson
Jud Witherspoon
Lawrence Bess
Big Piney
Mr. Bess
Piney
Kemmerer
Joseph Chase Dies in Lincoln County Hospital
Joseph Chase a ranch worker and early Lincoln county rancher died Tuesday night at Lincoln County Miners Hospital from uremic poisoning after being moved there from Cottonwood. He was 68, born in Henrys Fork Uinta county. Survived by father two brothers two sisters. funeral plans not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Chase
Lincoln County
Miners’ Hospital
Chase
Cottonwood
Jesse
Kemmerer
Henry’s Fork
Uinta County
Petrogas Orders Two New Schadek Drills
Petrogas reports progress at Davison's ranch Water fall Wyoming where Schadek drill supervisor Joseph Schadek has left for California to arrange shipment of two more Schadek drills for Petromar. The two rigs will be heavier and installed soon in La Barge-Dry Piney field where Petrogas holds about 7000 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Schadek
Wyoming
Petrogas Corporation
Waterfall Field
California
Petromar Corporation
W. Hampton de Fontaing
Davison
Waterfall
la Barge-Dry Piney Field
Petrogas
la Barge-Dry Piney
U K Election Vote Count Confirmed by City Council
In a brief Tuesday session the city council canvassed the returns and approved the original count. The body adjourned to obtain the complete official tally from election officials of one precinct and reconvened in a night session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. K
Teachers Honor Mr Ralph Porter in Bridal Shower
Teachers hosted a shower Tuesday evening for Mr Ralph Porter who will marry Miss Grace Park of Concordia Kansas in early June. Porter plans to return here next year with his bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Porter
Grace Park
Concordia
Kansas
Afton Elects Barrus and Lewis in Heavy Vote
Milton Barrus wins the mayoral race on the People's ticket in Afton. Karl Lewis is elected councilman on the same ticket. Dr. Ellison, on the Citizens' ticket, also wins the council seat. A heavy vote is recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Barrus
People's
Afton
Karl Lewis
Dr. Ellison
Citizens
Stranger in Kemmerer Brings Straw Kelly Appeal
A visitor arrived in Kemmerer with a straw Kelly while summer air floated through town. The novelty drew curious looks as the man settled in, appearing at ease and unbothered by the reception.
H L Budd in Town Visit Sparks Royalty Talk
Rancher H J Budd known as Big Boy toured hundreds of acres and discussed a potential association with oil ventures. The visit touched on royalty plans and land interests amid local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Budd
Big Boy
Plan to Re Open Union Pacific Number 1 Mine
Workmen at Union Pacific No 1 mine in Cumberland push to reach lower levels and resume mining. Superintendent George Blacker says the lower levels were shut years ago by the squeeze. A ten men force is on the job and making good progress toward a rich coal vein. worker scarcity causes concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Cumberland
George Blacker
Blacker
School Exhibit at Finn Hall Promises Evening Program
The eleventh annual School District No. 2 exhibit and promotion exercises unfold Friday at Finn Hall. Pupils display work 7:30 to 8:30, followed by an 8:45 program featuring choral numbers, dramatic sketches, an address by F. Burrage, diploma presentations, and a Camp Fire Girls segment. Admission free to the program. dance tickets are $1.00 with war tax. ladies free. children 25 cents. Music by Billy's orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finn Hall
Ben Lorena
Abel G. Donald
Helen Johnson
Bridget Flanegan
Billy’s Orchestra
Dance Opens Summer Season at Cook's Pavilion
Cook's Pavilion kicks off the summer season with a public dance Saturday night. The Two Billys Orchestra will provide the music for a lively evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook’s Pavilion
Two Billy’s
Do Your Best to Provide for Family and Health
The notice urges everyone to keep physically fit to support their families. It promotes using Chamberlain's Tablets if constipated bilious or troubled with indigestion and following printed directions to quickly feel better and be able to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlains
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Lyle Davis
Froner
Eas
Harry O'Neil
Sublet No. 5
Gua Linden
Rock Springs
J. F. Gordon
R. B. Pender
F. L. Knucky
Jack Frankhausen
Salt Lake
Qaklaw
L. Rigdon
Cheyenne
Ematree
Dick Key
George W. Hopkins, Jr
L. W. Sargent
W. M. Eardley
Allen
Paul Knott
Eee R. B. Mentzer
Wyoming American Legion
Magnetti
R. M. Witherspoon
Jud
H. K. Mulford Company
Biaemip
Ford
Kennedy
Saltey
Miss Pearl Berger
C. H. Hibbs
Flint
Mich
Mr. Hibbs
Frontier Supply Company
Ee Lawrence Bess
Francis A. Jones
Ivan
P. A. McGovern
Cheypenne
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
AL Salyer
Diamondville
Daly Hotel
D. Osterhout
Oscar Petersen
Earl D. Hagcerty
Cokeville
Gus Linden
Fosvil
Charles Olson
James Roddy
Lava Hot Springs
Jim Woods
Mr. Roddy
Nellie Hart
Tom
Clinton
Lincoln-Idaho Oil Company
Ivan S. Jones
M.eb. Church
Claud Daniels
Charles Lancaster
Opal
Whitehouse
P. W. Spaulding
Evanston
Sas
John B. Budd
Bondurant News
Orville Jennings
Len Campbell
Beaver Flat
Sarah Faris
B. F. Bondurant
Edmund F. Cobb
Vida Johnson
Rocky Mountains
REX Theatre
la Barge News
Era
Clare Stacey
Misa Dola Whitman
Frank DeGraw
P. Prichel
Miller
Hamsfork
Fred Bailey
Oscar Henderson
Viola Mercantile Company
Wash Whitman
Ira Bailey
EB. M. Jones
Mark Twichel
Alvin Twichel
Twichel
la Barge
Dry Piney
Piney Road
Tel Kemmerer
Kelly
H. L. Budd
Finn Wall
Cook's
Er Eee
City Drug Store
Henry Walthall
Alice Brady Et
Ethel Clayton
Vicky van
Lillian Gish
the Tiger Girl
Constance Talmadge
WM. F. Lechner Photographer
First Communion
Apatimasiah
Kodak
Cumberland and Sublet
Lewis Cash Grocery
Bon Ton Restaurant
Kemmerer, Wyoming
J. H. Mantle
J.B. Matthews, Jr
M. & M. Confectionery
Opal Mercantile
International Tarvester Com
Idaho
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