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Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1942

Page

5

Last Rites For Arthur Hicks

Impressive funeral rites were held for Arthur Hicks at the Phil Marinck home last Saturday afternoon. The service, conducted by the L D S, drew local and visiting attendees. Speakers included Elmer Nylon Allphin Wren Fabbit and Harrington Hicks. Hymns were sung by Mrs. Jones F Mickelson Mrs. Robert L. Miller and Lester Gibson with Mrs George Moffat at the organ. Pallbearers were James F. Mickelson Robert L. Miller Jake and Jean Plisterer O D Schmidt and Clifton Fear Sr. Interment followed at Big Piney cemetery.

Phil Marinck Arthur Hicks Elmer Nylon Allphin Wren Fabbit Harrington Hicks Jones F. Mickelson Robert L. Miller Lester Gibson George Moffat James F. Mickelson Jake Jean Plisterer O. D. Schmidt Clifton Fear Big Piney Cemetery

Card of Thanks from Hicks Family

The Hicks family expresses heartfelt thanks to all who assisted during their bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings. They assure that every act of kindness will be cherished.

Tire and Tube Rationing Certificates for March

Sublette County Rationing Board lists March tire and tube certificates. Recipients include Vern Meeks one tire, Boulder Feed & Trans one truck retread, J T Neely farm implement retreads, Anderson Trucking one tire and truck retread, and others totaling multiple tires tubes and retreads for businesses and individuals.

Sublette Co Marsh Vern Meeks C.F. Web Isaac Hergen Boulder Feed & Trans Anderson Trucking Co Olson Bros Stanley Nebeker Janes H. Luce H. C. Dunham Martin T. Brandt W. W. Mahaffey J. T. Neely National L. S. & Go Herbert C. Kienstick G. G. Jewett L. G. McLaughlin Gar Cross Land and Livestock Roberti M. Boulter Andersen Trucking Co Barney Bain

First Rider’s Plea to Die in Peace Poem

A dramatic verse urges physicians to intervene only by calling for an ambulance. It rejects bandages artificial respiration and tourniquets and laments delaying care. The speaker pleads for release and a quick end, invoking avoidant medical actions and crowds.

Amy Griff Lady

Orthopedic Conference Schedule for Wyoming 1942

In spring 1942 orthopedic conferences are planned at three Wyoming sites. April 2 in Cheyenne at Laramie County Health Unit, April 27 at Kemeter Legion Hall, and April 28 at Wyoming General Hospital Rock Springs. Crippled children under twenty one referred by family physicians may attend. hours 9 AM to 4 PM with support from the Wyoming State Department of Health and local doctors.

Laramie County Health Unit Cheyenne Legion Hall Kem_meter Wyoming General Hospital Rock Springs Wyoming State Department of Health

Spring clean up ties church efforts to war scrap drive

The article urges the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Beautification Committee to lead a nationwide spring cleanup. It links thorough cleaning with supporting war scrap drives and government health goals, urging inclusion of all groups and stressing clean homes and churches as inviting places for worship and community activity.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints America Latter_day Saints Church Com_mittee

Wyoming Salvage Committees Appointed statewide

Edward S. Moore Jr announced that fourteen counties have Salvage Chairmen appointed by County Defense Council Chairs per War Production Board. Committees will coordinate salvage, not conflict with existing campaigns, to ensure Wyoming scrap is sent to factories. Also notes Pine Dale social event with local residents and Farewell for Merritt Hopkins and George Nichols.

Edward S. Moore, Jr Wyoming Douglas Crock J. E. Ackerman Sundance Hot Springs Byerly Sweetwater Harve Hazen Rocky Springs Weston Charles F. Martens Newcastle Moore De_fense Council War Production Board

China relief drive planned for Sublette County

An upcoming China relief appeal will be launched in Big Piney within weeks. Richard Key of Daniel chairs Sublette County efforts, assembling a staff to present a forceful campaign and meet a county quota. The piece notes China’s two year struggle, urges local support, recalls a recent dance for soldiers, and promotes defense bonds.

Big Piney China Richard Key Daniel Sublette County Sub_lette county

Snow moisture exceeds five year average across Wyoming

Snow measurements from Bridger National Forest shows moisture content on April 1 1942 at 10 percent above the five year average 1937 1941. Star Valley courses report 24 percent above average while Green River data show 6 percent below. Overall all stations average 26 percent above the 1941 April 1 reading due to a cold April 1941 and higher May moisture.

Kemmerer Wyo Carl B Arenison Star Valley Green River

Easter Picnic Draws Large Crowd at Community Hunt

The American Legion Auxiliary sponsored a community Easter eye hunt and picnic. Children gathered at the three bridges for the hunt with two baby rabbits awarded to the Marinci girls. A lunch of hot chocolate sandwiches and cookies followed, served by Mrs Cap Looney. About twenty dozen colored eggs were donated by the Auxiliary and others.

American Legion Auxiliary Three Bridges Cap Looney Auxiliary

Financial report of State Bank of Big Piney 1942

The document presents the bank's assets and liabilities as of the report date, including loans and discounts, U S government obligations, cash items, and bank premises. It shows total assets of 791 773 45 and total deposits of 653 286 79 with capital accounts totaling 38 583 02, sworn by Cashier T Albert Larson on April 8 1942 in Lincoln County Wyoming.

United States Themoranda U. S Isig Hale Essaie Oes Eerie T. Albert Larson

Triangle Club Notes March and April Meetings

The Triangle Club met March 19 at Mrs. Gibbon's home with pledge and anthem. April 2 at Mrs. Sherman's home featured Pan American Day reading, post charged for USO cookies, thanks received, and a program by the local Cub Packists with Star Spangled Banner and dramatizations of McArthur at Bataan. Den Mother Mrs. Looney led the skit. refreshments followed.

Triangle Club Lester Gibson W. E. Sherman Rube Fox USO Cheyenne General McArthur Bataan W. L. Looney Cubs Sherman Wm. Budd V.L. Looney

War Production progress cited by Nelson in New York

Nelson reports industrial output rolling with aircraft and tanks meeting or exceeding schedules and mer chant ships rising. He warns of no time for optimism while Senate moves to create a 100 million war plants corporation under WPB. The article notes civilian supply measures and price controls amid wartime shortages and price concerns.

Nelson New York City America Senate House Legislaion War Production Board WPB Red Cross

Fourth Registration for Men 45 to 65 Years Proclaimed

The President proclaims a fourth registration for men aged 45 to 65. Eligible men born on or before February 16, 1942 and not yet 65 by April 37, 1942 must register. In Sublette County registration occurs April 18 at the Local Board Office 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, April 25 at the Local Board Office 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, April 26 at the School Building in Big Piney 3:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and April 27 at the Local Board Office 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

United States Sublette Big Piney

Wyoming State Society Dance Set for April 15 1942

The Wyoming State Society of Washington DC announces a dance in the Continental room at Wardman Park Hotel on April 15, 1942. All Wyoming citizens and friends are urged to attend and newcomers in Washington are invited to meet fellow Wyoming residents. Wyoming newspapers should help spread the notice and notify relatives in or near Washington to attend. Secretary J Kirk Baldwin, 153 South Aberdeen Street Arlington Forest VA.

Washington, D. C Wyoming State Society of Washington D. C Wardman Park Hotel Wyoming c Wyoming State Society J. Kirk Baldwin South Aberdeen Street Arlington Forest Arlington

Brick Church Notes Rev Gayle V Strickler Minister

The note lists services for Brick Church with Rev Gayle V Strickler as minister Mrs Reta Cam Sunday School Superintendent. Sunday School Sundays at 10 AM Church Service Sundays evenings at 7 o clock Pilgrim Fellowships and choir rehearsals follow announced schedules.

Gayle V. Strickler Reta Cam Torlock

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jonson Don Waltersdorf Buffalo Laramie J. J. McInerney Niobrara Wilbur Brettelil Lisk Park Clinton E. Sharp Cody Sheridan B. G. McKeen George A. Wilson Pinedale E. Carier Geo. W. Hopkins Irene Yeck Evelene Thomas Merritt Hopkins George Nichols Army American Legion Richard Stevens State Bank of Toy Albert, Larson Garrect Frank D. Ball Frank A. Fear Ladie Osterhout State of County of Lincoln Nellie Frizzell Office of Price Administration Pennsylvania Agricultural Department Wyoming State Society Mr. Shedd Itheorks Axis U. S. Defense
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