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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1919
Page
4
Charles B. Stillman, international resident of the American Federation of Teachers, visited Kemmerer to organize teachers in the area. He warned of a crisis in education with inadequate salaries and alleged mistreatment, urging united action for better pay, working conditions, and pupil benefit.
The American Federation of Teachers outlines its aims to connect teachers with civic life, citing endorsements from John Dewey and achievements like higher salaries, better school administration, and reforms. It reports May 7 in Weston San Antonio and notes five locals, a president and secretary treasurer, and plans to apply for a charter.
Family reunion held at the home of Mr and Mrs John McNamara in Green River marked the first gathering in 17 years Numerous relatives including Mrs Math and Aly Murtter from Chicago and Cedar Rive areas attended The report notes extensive travel and family ties across multiple towns and states
Announcements state A A Jorgenson of Kemmerer plans to marry Miss Myrtle Burkes of Murray Utah in Washington DC at the groom's parents home on September 28. Jorgenson, who travels to Salt Lake City, will return to Kemmerer afterward to reside here. He is connected with the Fourtl field and holds substantial holdings with Salt Lake investors.
The Senate Labor Committee ordered an inquiry into the steel strike. Senator Kenyon of Iowa sponsored a resolution to assess possible federal action and to hear from lenders, employers, and employees in Washington. The investigation would begin Thursday with early sessions held to determine causes and potential remedies.
City bids for a reconstruction of the A D foot span were rejected due to lack of funds though the total cited was $4981 plus $1000 for the remainder. The bridge remains dangerously unsafe. A Safety First report cites insanitary sewer outlet conditions worsened by drought and threatens public health.
Ice keeps crowds small as Diamondville thumps local tos sers 12 runs to 2. Easton started wild for the locals, yielding six runs, while Williams steadied Diamondville and held the home team scoreless after the first inning. Batteries Diamondville Aston Williams Vicars Kemmerer Smith and Smith.
A looted stash including clothing and fishing hooks is described. A reward is returned to Mrs. P L J Quealy.
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled phrases about a dance event and weather, with unclear references to corn pains and late notes. No verifiable names, places, or dates are readable to establish a clear news item or outcome.
An early account shows Edward Hubbard of Seattle delivering automobile tires from Seattle to Everett in under forty five minutes after ordering by telephone. The feat, supported by L A Warford of Diamond Reckher, used a plane to reach Skagit county faster than trains or trucks.
Morris Rothman of Los Angeles will arrive this week to join his brother in the Wyoming Cleaning and Pressing Club. He recently returned after thirteen months aiding a Kaiser contest and four fronts, serving in tough battles without a scratch, and was discharged in July before visiting California relatives.
Bronaugh of Springfield Illinois, guest of his daughter Mrs. R R Rose, met longtime boyhood friend Hon. 8 T Corn former Utah Supreme Court judge in Kemmerer. The pair, born in Carlinville Illinois, lost contact after the Civil War and later reunited while Bronaugh traveled with Mrs. Rose and Mrs. Harry Trost to Salt Lake City.
The Soldier-Tomestead Act advances to President Wilson for signature. The bill would allow veterans and teachers who served and suffered disabilities to access vocational training via the vocational education board without risking their homestead claims.
A nearly white female Llewellyn setter with black and tan hood and ears, body ticked, collar bearing inscription, is lost or stolen. Dr. A. P. Thompson of Evanston Wyoming offers a reward for recovery. Also a help wanted ad from Wyoming Pressing and Cleaning Co. for a front office position.
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