Senator Oscar Beck Crosses the Great Divide
Obituary notice honors Thomas Oscar Beck of Big Piney a pioneer rancher and longtime public servant who died April 4, 1946 at L C M hospital in Kemmerer after a prolonged illness. Born 1858 in Decatur Iowa he served on the School Board State Live Stock Board and was Sublette County’s first State Senator after Sublette’s organization in 1921. Funeral plans set for April 7 at the Big Piney Community Hall with Tanner Mortuary in charge. The report notes his fraternal affiliations with the Masons Eastern Star and Elks and records surviving family including wife Mary, son Fred, granddaughter Mrs. Marshall Gumey, and a Montana-born brother Clark Beck.
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Wyoming
Oscar Beck
Kemmerer
Ege
Oscar
Off
Big Piney
Seratch
Beck
Lincoln County
Sublette County
Omar Beck
Tam
Thomas Oscar Beck
Decatur
Iowa
Mary Buckieham
Beck Havling
Fred Beck
Bix Piney
Marshall Gumey
Clark Beck
Montana
F & VA
Tanner Mortuary
Wyoming War Veterans Record Milk Drinker Victory
The Milk Industry Foundation reports record milk consumption and farm output during wartime. U S milk production neared 4 billion quarts, with total 1944 output at 146 million quarts and Wyoming farms producing 68 000 cows averaging 2149 quarts each. Farm cash income reached 6 912 million dollars while milk and dairy products accounted for over a quarter of annual American food consumption.
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Pseturning
Milk Industry Foundation
Foundayhom
Imilk
Foundation
United States
Wyeling
University Alumni to Tour State Exhibiting Campus Life
During the week of April 14 four teams of University of Wyoming alumni faculty and students will tour the state to show high schools and alumni associations a colored sound film about campus activities social life and university life. Dr F S Hultz chairman of the relations committee said the initial showing aims to reach many young people about the value of a college education and the university’s role in state higher education. Each tour unit will include three faculty or alumni and one student with tentative staff listed.
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University of Wyoming
F. S.hultz
Irwin
Wyoming High School Graduates Among 1945 Attendees
Wyoming high school graduates in 1945 totaled 2,324 with 28 percent, 952, entering college or normal schools, and 46.8 percent of those entering attending the University of Wyoming. Comparisons note 2,683 graduates in 1943 and rising 1945 figures, plus shifts in male and female college entrants across years. Local residents Mrs. Glen Johnston was hospitalized, and several townspeople, including Frank and George Edwards and Miss Isabelle Neil, traveled for events or funerals. The piece lists university attendance patterns and names faculty, alumni, and student leaders connected to the University of Wyoming and local communities.
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Wyoming
University of Wyoming
University of Wyomira
Wyoming High School
Staking Tomato Vines for Better Growth and Yield
Gardening guidance on staking methods for tomato vines including tepee and fence-line supports. Benefits cited include higher sun exposure, more even ripening, and easier harvests. Tips cover pole sizes, crosspieces, pruning side shoots, and using soft ties to avoid damage.
Mrs John Bloom Named Sublette County Cancer Drive Chair
Mrs John Bloom of Pinedale was named county chair for Sublette's American Cancer Society Wyoming division campaign to be held in April. Sublette's quota is 250 dollars, Wyoming's total 17600. Sixty percent stays in Wyoming for cancer education and better hospital facilities. funds support public awareness and urging early medical consultation.
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John Bloom
Pinedate
Sublette
Wyoming Division
American Cancer Society
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Paul Drake Named New County Agricultural Agent
Paul Drake was appointed as the new County Agricultural Agent for Sublette County. He will oversee the office duties during Harold Hurich’s overseas absence and supervise agricultural labor programs as needed. Drake, a Riverton High School graduate and College of Agriculture alumnus, judged at the American Royal and Denver Western Stock Show and served as a bombardier in the Army Air Corps. He aims to advance the 4-H program and assist residents by offering county office contact in the courthouse.
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Paul Drake
Agricujual
Gaunty
Board of County Commissioners
Harold Hurich
Rivexton
College of Agriculture
University
American Royal
Kansas City
Denver
Paul
Agettis
Leora Wardell Weds David Shannon in Pinedale Ceremony
Leora Wardell of Big Piney married David Shannon of Pinedale in a candlelight ceremony at the groom's parents' home on March 23. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Wardell, and the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Shannon, reside in Pine Dale. he recently returned from 22 months overseas service. A reception followed with relatives and friends in attendance.
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Leora Wardell
Big Piney
David Shannon
Pinedale
Gresm
H. A. Shmnop
G. B. Howkett
Cour: Commissigner
Fami
Pat J Tellumsety
Dale Shannon
Ate
Jin i H. Wardell
Place
Shannon
Lnly
Hgh School
Hoover reports food conditions in France Italy and North Africa
Former President Herbert Hoover says food conditions in France Italy and French North Africa are not intolerable if ration programs can be maintained. He notes great difficulty in preserving fats sugar and wheat rations and urges Americans to save and ship food to avert widespread starvation.
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Europe
Truman
France
Italy
French North Africa
Cancer research aim to enhance hospital treatment facilities
The passage expresses a goal to provide better hospital facilities for cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. It emphasizes expanding scientific research to enable more effective treatments and to advance efforts toward cancer elimination.
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A.fo & Amm
Order of the Eastern Star
Fratersia Order of Elks of
Rock Springs
Wyoming War Veterans
U. S. Public Health Service
U. S
Cities
Villazon
High School OF
Weo
Glen Johnston
Frank and
George Edwards
Piney
C. G. Jewett
Cottonwood
G. T. Morgan
Isabelle Neil
Clare Mundell
Commerce Aid
BH. Knight
W. T. Kirk
Ey Shelton
Alfred Larson
Lawrence Morris
George Gunn
Glenn Jacoby
Robert Bruce
Bob Burwell Casper
Kenny Sailors
Laramie
Shadow Ray
Caren
Dim Myers
Omaha
Nebraska
Bill Vaught
Greybull
Veterans’ Trailer
Ferry-Morie Seed Co
New County Agricultural Agt
Big Peney
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