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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1918
Page
8
Fifth night promises joy as Mother Goose arrives to charm Kiddies with a lively pageant. She serves as pageant director and junior supervisor guiding Story Ladies, experienced playground workers, in a community program at Chautauqua.
State Chairman of the Young Men’s Christian Association the War Camp Community Service and the American Library Association announce a Cheyenne conference on the 10th to organize a united fund drive for War activities. Delegates who served overseas are expected to attend and the campaign date will be announced later.
Red Cross leaders issue a nationwide directive to keep Red Cross work separate from politics. Officials at division and chapter levels are urged to resign or refrain from candidacy if they hold executive positions and pursue public office. The message urges broad publicity to prevent any impression that Red Cross services influence elections. Signed by G. Eb. Scott acting general manager.
The Wyoming State Bankers Association holds its annual meeting in Laramie on September 6 and 7. War conditions and banking affairs will be discussed, with speakers including J. R. Miller, governor of a Kansas City bank, and several Cheyenne and Cody officials. Transportation from Cheyenne by auto is organized for members, with details via the secretary at Wyoming Trust & Savings Bank.
Burglars broke into a Short Line freight car in the northern end of the lool yards last Friday night and stole about twelve hundred pounds of Frontier Supply Company merchandise. Valued at around $200, the cargo included flour sugar coffee and other goods. The car had been moved from Frontier warehouse and was spotted in Kemmerer yards about 11 p m with plans to unload at No 6 store next day. The burglary occurred between 10 p m Friday and daylight Saturday. The car seal was broken and found Saturday morning by Deputy Sheriff Collett. The sheriff’s office is investigating but no clues yet.
Mr. O J Honska, the High School Principal, resigns to enter military service. He is replaced by Lieut Major of the U S Army who had served as Star Valley superintendent years ago and organized Company 1. Major trained at the Presidio, bringing school and army experience to the school.
A sprawling list and cross mentions show teachers' institute success with names spanning Oakley Cokeville Afton Diamondville Kemmerer Frontier Big Piney and Evanston. The fragment hints at a community page with participants such as Dale Dustin Marie BD Cole Opal Barbara Von Orff Kemmerer Owl Wilde Loletta Thomas Adele Meyer and many others across towns.
A social dance will be held Thursday night by the Kemmerer Orchestra. The Chautauqua program starts earlier to allow attendees to enjoy both events. Dancing follows immediately after the Chautauqua performance at Lyceum Hall.
A Canadian village feud forms the plot of The World For Sale with love triangles between Freda Druse and Ingelby and Marchand. Riots and treachery unfold as Ingelby wins over enemies with Freda and Gabriel Druse’s support. Exterior shots filmed in Canada. J Stuart Blackton’s arrangement noted. World For Sale stars Sir Gilbert Parker’s works and features many prominent names as the screen version screens at The New Kemmerer Theatre on September 11 and 12.
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