Three Men Arrested in Car Theft Probe in Kemmerer
Three men identified as John Nelson Floyd Clark and Harold Lindsey were arrested in Kemmerer after attempting to steal John Matthew Essex car Monday night. Idaho sheriffs traced the car. one suspect remains in custody in Cokeville for cattle theft. A fourth prisoner, Joe Jaynes, confessed to theft and showed a Beckwith Quinn brand hide. Local deputies say arrests will continue to curb cattle theft rings in Star Valley Cokeville and surrounding ranches.
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United States
John Matthew
Robington
Conroy
Harrity
Kemmerer
Idaho Authority
John Nelson
Floyd Clark
Harold Lindsey
Joe Jaynes
Cokeville
Jaynes
Bmalley
Oukaie
Star Valley
Moonshiner Welte Fails to Appear in Digmondville
George Welte, maker of "white mule" Austrian moonshine, was arrested by Officer Louis Jones and Sheriff Billy Conroy in Digmondville and was due to stand trial. Authorities report his health as poor and say evidence of intoxicating liquor was found with him.
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George Welte
Tunsdey
Louis Jones
Billy Conroy
Digmondville
Stockmen Loan Company Formed in Wyoming
Fifty Wyoming bankers joined with Eugene Meyer Jr to form the Wyoming Stockmen's Loan Company. Patrick J. Quealy was elected president with A. D. Johnston as vice president and A. R. Weston as secretary. Directors include A. J. Cunningham and H. B. Henderson. The group aims to pledge up to 25 million dollars to finance livestock and farming, with 10 to 15 million likely needed. Meyer assured government support and access to loans through local banks. The move seeks to relieve the livestock crisis from low cattle prices and avert bankruptcy, with offices planned in Cheyenne and stock subscriptions set at 300,000 dollars.
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Wyoming
Eugene Meyer Jr
War Finance Act
Rend
Renin Jaredaily
Patrick J. Quealy
Kemmerer
A. D. Johnston
Meyer
War Finance Corporation
Moyer
Cheyenne
Secretary of War Finance Ration Committee
Nebraska
Thief Steals Veal From Cottage Hotel Kitchen
A person broke into the Cottage hotel in the early hours and escaped with about a quarter of veal. No tracks or traceable clues were left, and the thief is likely to escape detection.
Pioneers Attend Wyoming State Fair in Douglas
Considerable state interest surrounds the Hist of Wyoming Pioneers who visited the recent Douglas fair. Among 142 pioneers listed, Mr and Mrs A D Hins are noted, with Henry of Douglas highlighted as an early arrival since 1856, marking 66 years in the state.
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A. D. Hins
Wyoming
Douglas
Henry
Boost for Your Favorite Candidate by Subscribing Today
Readers are urged to support their preferred candidate by subscribing to the Home Town Paper and sharing with friends and relatives. The public notice lists several residents and figures with subscription totals, underscoring community backing and campaign-finance style appeals.
Mine Fire Injures Firefighter at Tier Field
A Tier Field mine fire started by a shot at 4 30 PM caused a dangerous blaze. One fire runner, Pomtect Toyghala, was badly burned and rushed to Tikester County Miner's Hospital, where he is rapidly improving. Firefighters fought the blaze until 6 AM, with no serious damage to the mine and no additional injuries expected.
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Frontier
Pomtect Toyghala
Tikester County
Toyghala
Local party heads to big game country for deer and elk
Otto Angelo and companions Otto Angelo J Vicars A Morrow Ben Young Ben Cousins and Locke Young left Saturday for the big game country planning to deplete the herds of deer and elk. An earlier party led by J Smith returned with a load of venison and several good antlers.
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Otto Angelo
J. Vicars
A. Morrow
Ben Young
Ben Cousins
Locke Young
J. Smith
Why the Great Demand for Grapes This Year
Reports from Rock Springs Kemmerer and surrounding areas show grape shipments breaking records with carloads arriving daily. A drought spare may limit supply but private use and household demand remain high. growers and retailers note a strong selling season for grapes despite odd phrasing and unsteady figures.
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Rock Springs
Former Resident Ronald Henderson Adjudged Insane
Wire from Provo institution confirms Ronald Henderson, longtime Diamondville figure and former county jailor and city marshal, committed to Provo Insane Asylum on August 12 after a hearing. He spent two years researching prospecting, later lived near Castlegate, then allegedly set fire to a car near a barn, a disturbing act widely noted. No verification of the report by Monday.
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Ronald
Scotty Henderson
Diamondville
Utah
Provo
Henderson
Oll
Castlegate
High School Hires New Music Teacher Helen Marshall
Helen Marshall a graduate of Oberlin College arrived in Kemmerer Monday to assume duties as music instructor in local schools. Marshall a violinist and vocalist with extensive training will likely make music a popular subject this year.
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Mixa Helen Marshall
Oberlin College
Kemmerer
Mixs Marshall
American Legion to Hold Important Meeting
The Kemmerer post of the American Legion will meet tomorrow night at 7 30 in the city hall to plan the relief of activities and to discuss winter basketball season and other matters of interest to ex service men in the county. All members are urged to attend.
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Kemmerer
American Legion
Million Vote Mark Reaches Finish Line in Salesmanship Campaign
Developments over the past week in the Camera Salesmanship campaign show volatile standings with T M Holland overtaken by B K Bell of Kemmerer. Leaders must boost totals as votes pile up toward a dramatic final stretch and a decisive count next week.
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T. M. Holland
B. K. Bellrose
Kemmerer
Althody
Herman Ikola Hurt in Hunting Accident near Kemmerer
Herman Ikola, a resident of a neighboring mining camp, was seriously wounded last Sunday while walking with a gun slung over his shoulder sixteen miles from Kemmerer. The gun discharged, tearing away the back of his foot. He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition due to heavy bleeding, but doctors reported his condition greatly improved the next day as bleeding slowed.
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Herman Ikola
Pea
Kemmerer
Bland
Averages Show Team Strength in Close Baseball Season
The season ended with Kemmerer at a .600 clip, nine wins, six losses, and most wins in the latter part. Martin Batero led batting at .500, while Sillvast surpassed .800 with home runs and total bases. Vicars stole 18 bases to lead, and team totals show heavy hitting and aggressive base running.
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Kemmerer
Iso
Martin Batero
Billy Sillvast
Vicars
Ross
Batero
Siegel
Acton
Melvers
Sillvast
Moon
Hartley
Swanson
J. Smith
Rosa
BH Daniels
G. Smith
Hankin
Downey
Zahler
Garrick
Karas
U. A
Silfvast
Acton Melvers
Hartls
Mrs J J Williams Called By Death
Mrs Janet Little Williams of Diamondville dies after long illness of consumption at age 32. She leaves husband long in Montana and two young children. Funeral held at Latter Saints church Diamondville with Jensen officiating. interment in Diamondville Cemetery.
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Janet Little Williams
Diamondville
Wil Little
Seattle
L. D. Behuret
Williams
Montana
Latter Saints Church
Op Jensen
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Stockmen’s Loan Company Formed
K. W. Bellrose
Chels Kehoe
T. A. Holland
Sublet
Robert Kidman
Cumberland
John Kaatari
Ethol
Mildred Lunberc
City
Parley P. Baldwin
Aston
Doris Hanes
Rock Springw
Myra Geer
Alfonzo Cook
Minnie V
Strober
Kelly
F Anylum
Ening
Ronald Henderson
Silf
Buckwright
Eeehoong Silfvast
Eac
J . J. Williams
Western Union
New York
Pittsburg
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