El Paso to Build $5 Million Gas Plant in Opal Wyoming
El Paso Natural Gas Company confirms plans to construct a $5 million gas processing plant near Opal Wyoming, east of Kemmerer. The facility, with capacity for 250 million cubic feet of gas daily, will process gas from the Big Piney field and others, produce propane and heavier gasoline, employ around 30 workers, and include housing at Opal. Fluor Corporation of Los Angeles will handle engineering and construction is slated to begin this summer with completion early in 1959.
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el Paso Natural Gas Company
Wyoming
Kemmerer
John Ackerman
el Paso
Hs Gemmer
Biz Loy
Allerman
Opal
Fluor Corporation, Ltd
Los Angeles
Cut
Big Piney
Pacific Northwest
Ackerman
W.F. Howard
E. Paso
Arnold Larsen
Jega
Simpson Confirms Run for Re election as Governor
Gov. Minward L. Simpson announced he will seek a second term, saying Wyoming’s economy is sound and resources plentiful. In a letter to Republican Chair Harry Thorson he praised Wyoming and pledged continued hard work, noting a strong tax base, mineral wealth, and commitment to state rights. He indicated limited campaign activity before the August 12 primary.
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Minward L. Simpson
Gov. Simpson
Harry Thorson
Wycoming
Wdorphy
Wyoming
Simpson
Sampson
J. J. Hickey
Cheyenne
Lane
Simpsory
Batter services held in churches in Big Piney area
Funeral services for Batter will be conducted at multiple churches serving the Big Piney area. Details on times and participating congregations were announced by the church officials.
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Big Piney
Big Piney Pharmacy Grand Opening Attended
Big Piney Pharmacy held its grand opening on Saturday March 29 with heavy local and outside attendance. Propriety owners Mr and Mrs Jones greeted visitors, served coffee and donuts, and received flowers and ribbons. The well stocked store promises an up to date prescription department to meet community needs.
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Uns
Big Piney
Larry Jones
Lulu Cooper
Charles Sims
Jones
Our Soil Our Strength findings at Big Piney in 1943
Jack Harmen and Dana Foster reported survey results west of Big Piney with U S Geological Survey involvement. The report lists snow depths and water contents for Piney LaBarse, Poison Meadows, Soda Lake, Triple Peak, and other sites, noting higher snow, similar water content, and close ties to long-term averages. Also summarizes Angue Summary climatology noting above average precipitation and a longer growing season. Dan na Foser, Work Unit Conservationist.
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Tesneuw
Big Piney
Jack Harmen
Dana Foster
U. S. Geological Survey
Casper
Angue
Wyoming
Secretary of State Everett T Copenhaver Seeks Re election
Everett T Copenhaver of Douglas announces plans to seek another term as Wyoming Secretary of State after two terms as State Auditor and two as a legislator. He sent a letter to State Republican Chairman Harry T Thorson stating his government record and pride in the office and Wyoming’s sound finances.
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Everett T. Copenhaver
Secrtary
Everett T .Copenhaver
Douglas
Corverse County
Wyoming
Conenhaver
Harry T. Thorson
Thorson
Talent Show Triumph at Community Hall Saturday Night
Thursday evening March 27 the annual Talent Show sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Dee Fox Post 78 was held at the Community hall. The hall was packed as eleven acts competed with Jager McWilliams winning first prize of five dollars for a vocal solo. Other winners included Dela Mae Ssemmer and Ivan McWilliams in vocal solos, Corliss Michelson on piano, and several acts sharing small cash prizes. Mistress of Ceremonies Pearl Fib of Piedale entertained after the main program, and the Pinedale orchestra provided music for the dance following the show.
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The
American Legion
Jager McWilliams
Soo
Dela Mae Ssemmer
Ivan McWilliams
Laryia Taylor
Ulle Wwuckelson
Tute Sai
Wii
Lary
Vayane
Puto
Eclwig
Seyle
A. Juadeu
Mabel
Lot Abusgy
uuMuwer
daeBlu
Pinedale Orchestra
Knoch to Speak at Wyoming Mining Convention in Casper
Alvin W. Kiwerr editor of the Engineering and Mining Journal will address the Wyoming Mining Association convention in Casper from April 17 to 19, with his talk on April 18. He will discuss the Western mining industry’s economic situation and his career highlights include editing since 1956 and authoring technical essays.
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Alvin W. Kiwerr
Engineering and Mining Journal
Wyoming Mining Association
Casper
Kioerr
Knocerr
Wyoming
Knoerr
Wisconsin Mining
Engineering and Ming Journal
Knoch
Hs Oute
Reseres
Tacorite
Enoer
American Legion Auxiliary seeks former service women
The Auxiliary announces a curvey of ex service women in the community. Women with a service record are asked to contact Mrs. Guy Carr at 19 or Mrs. Bill Carr at 21.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Guy Carr
Bill Carr
Leoball Oil Co Stockholders Notice
Stockholders of Ball Ow 0 urged to sign and mail stock certificates to Leoball Oil Co LaBarre Wyoming for exchange to Leoball certificates before July 7 1958. Leo Ball president announces public notice with April dates for newspaper publication. Big Piney schools to close for Easter vacation April 4 through April 11.
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Balk Oil Co
Leoball Oil Co
LaBarre
Wyo
Leoball Ol, CO
Leo Ball
Pres
Max
Big Piney
Triangle Club News Column
The Big Piney Triangle Club met at the Legion Hall on Thursday March 13 with Olive Jones and Dorothy Belt hosting. President Davie Virastho opened the meeting after a St Patrick's Day refreshment, Chaplain Maxine Painter and a Riddle reading led in. Carl Cruighit County Agricultural Agent spoke on yard caution plans planting care lawns fertilizers water weed control windbreaks and questions. Bake sale revenue 37.09 from which 35 0 funded Legion Hall rental for year and remaining for hostess trays committee appointed. Ruth Hodges read a poem penny fund collected for Friendship aiding agricultural extension abroad and next year demonstrations discussed. Meeting closed with Lord's Prayer.
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Big Piney Triangle
Legion Hall
Olive Jones
Dorothy Belt
Davie Virastho
Bayer
Maxine Painter
Introdus
Carl Cruighit
Marcl Fear
Pan
Ruth Hodges
Sunday Evening Program Presented at Legion Ball
Sunday evening March 30 the Primary Association of the Upper Green River Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints presented a program at the Legion. It featured songs prayers a dramatization and a series of class and group performances with named participants and teachers.
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Upper Green River
Churn of
Jeas Christ of Latter-day Saints
The
Legion, Ball
Walter C. Fase
Beverly Homer
Nadine Chisman
Joyce Ellsworth
Jesus
Maurine Yose
Penny Fackrell
Janet Riddle
Blair Maxfield
Carl Nickle
Charles Snively
Brenda Sue Riddle
Paul Davis
Scott Scherbel
Sheny Hale
Keyil
Ann Woffinden
Bud Fackrell
Acel Smith
Merilyn York
Eva Maxfield
Blake Hymas
Susan Yose
Suainne Chrisman
Raymond Davis
Janie Davis
Annette Scherbel
Renee Thornton
Steven Wixom
Susan Betrong
Carol Nickle
Aren Luce
Eiletn Moyer
Frankie Cardin
Cone York
Joleen Mc Williams
Judy Thornton
Carel Yose
Sandra Smith
Kathleen Nichols
Darlene Earls
Linda Virteiko
Linda Garris
Carolyn Hymas
John J. Chrisman
David Berrong
Paw A. Stherbel
Daniels' Trailer Court Sold to Chicago Couple
Mr and Mrs Roy A Peck of Chicago Illinois purchased Daniels' Trailer Court and three houses just outside Pinedale town business district from Mr and Mrs Difford Daniel who have run the court for several years The Pecks plan to live in one house which will also serve as their office They have two young daughters and are welcomed as citizens at Big Piney
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New Glen Canyon
Neil M. Clark
Saturday Evening Post
Bureau of Rectamation
Clark
Rockies
Teir
Roy A. Peck
Chicago
Miinois
Pinedale
Haye
Daniel
Card of Appreciation to Daniels Trader Court Renters
We extend heartfelt appreciation to all renters at the Daniels Trader Court for cordial friendship and hope cooperation with Mr and Mrs Psck will continue as enjoyed.
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Daniels Trader Court
Psck
LaBarge TV Expands to Channels 2-4 in 1957 Drive
LaBarge Community TV plans adding Salt Lake City Channels 2 and 4 after a successful translator system on Hogback Ridge. Residents of LaBarge Big Piney and Boulder raised funds to cover the project costs, with FCC applications filed as the drive to complete the station continues.
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LaBarge Community TV
Salt Lake City
la Barge
Big Piney
Boulter
Goulder
Tne
FCC
Boulder
Therettor
Ogden Forester Transfers to Wyoming Assignment
Wilhelm Deshler, regional staff forester from Ogden, moves to Bridger National Forest in Kemmerer Wyoming as regional forester Floyd announced on April 3 1958. The transfer effective May 1 places Deshler in charge of timber management fire control and land use with three children and wife relocating to Kemmerer. Deshler's background includes education at University of Arizona and Idaho, service in the U S Air Corps, and a long Forest Service career in Boise Payette Challis and Bridger National Forests culminating in staff forester duties.
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Ogden
Wyoming
Wilhem
Sarvier
Wyomning
Floyd
Derbiec
Lamd
Bridger National Forest
Kemmerer
Boise National Forest
Boise and
Payette National Forests
Challis National Forest
Orden
Deshler
Melvin Loveridge
Forest Service Office of Internal Audit
Denver
Colorado
Barbara Lee
Terry Lee
Ax Richard
Kemp Mercer Wyoming
Early Bay
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GOV
Milward L. Simpson
BIG Piney Pharmacy
Soil Conservation News
DANNA_FOSESR
Triangle Club News
Daniels’ Trailor Court
Mr. Clifford Daniels
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