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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1952
Page
3
The local fire department was called out twice on Monday. The first alarm went to the Dan Chapel ranch but turned out to be false after a long, rough ride. A supposed fire at the Silver Spur Bar basement endangered Farrell Bar, but quick action prevented major damage. faulty wiring blamed for the blaze.
Legion Auxiliary notes April Pan American Month with meetings. A check was sent to Leonard Wood Memorial. Equipment funds approved. Plans set for Mother's Day Brunch and a April 10 meeting at Marie Farrell's to finish arrangements. On April 4 an event titled An Evening in Cuba featured guest speaker Mrs. Mae Mickeleon and Canasta games with prizes.
Laramie April 3 Wyoming leads the nation in the proportion of students sent to the state college of sericulture in agriculture. During the first quarter of the year 226 young men enrolled at the University of Wyoming, about 799 per million people given Wyoming’s 290000 population. Neighboring states Utah Utah is 750 Vermont 740 New Hampshire 736, with Colorado 665 Montana 628 South Dakota 600 Idaho 544 and Nebraska 488.
The Big Piney Roundup Association announces a total reward of 1000 dollars for information leading to arrest and conviction of anyone killing cattle belonging to members. The extra 500 dollars is added to the 500 dollar Wyoming Stock Growers Association reward. Big Piney Wyoming.
The Fremont Peak Post No. 4801 of Pinedale presented the Big Piney Clinic with a wheelchair a pair of youth crutches and a pair of adult crutches as part of the V F W community program now sponsored by the post. The thanks of the entire community are tendered to the organization for their thoughtful uppresentation.
Wyoming prepares for foreign plague threats with USDA trained experts stationed nationwide. Livestock owners, veterinarians, and agents must promptly report suspected foot and mouth disease to state livestock officials, the state veterinarian in Cheyenne, or the UW Department of Veterinary Science in Laramie.
John Herring of the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission announces an open competitive exam for Deputy Game Warden on July 25 1952 at Torrington High School Wyoming. Eligibility includes 21 45 age five year Wyoming residence high school diploma and a physical exam. Veterans receive preferences. Exam components: written 50 percent oral 35 percent experience 15 percent.
Snow depth and water storage across the Upper Green River drainage in Bridger National Forest were 128 percent of the 13 year average but 124 percent below last year. Measurements from April 5 1952 show Kendall Ranger Station 42 inches snow LU inches water content Mulligan Park 43 inches snow 120 inches water Loomis Park 57 inches snow 20.1 inches water Snider Basin 55 inches snow 18.0 inches water Dutch Joe 43 inches snow 11.0 inches water Salt River and Greys River areas show 123 percent of normal. Lower elevation courses show greatest water storage since 1936 with higher elevations near normal. Afton 22 inches snow 7.0 inches water Ball River Summit 59 inches snow 195 inches water Youngs Ranch 42 inches snow 13.3 inches water Bitch Bull Summit 58 inches snow 36.3 inches water Posson Meadows 94 inches snow 31.0 inches water Kelly Ranger Station 66 inches snow 23.0 inches water Big Park 77 inches snow 21.3 inches water Applications for the exam may be obtained from the Cheyenne office of the Commission or requested by mail to Box 335 before July 1.
Wyoming reports an elk population around 35 547 with 33 259 counted in the latest aerial census. Call and Pipher Cub Super Cruiser aircraft were used and ground checks added where needed by U S Forest Service and Grand Teton officials. Some areas could not be aerially counted due to bad weather. several management units had full serial counts while others relied on cooperative ground estimates.
The Big Piney Roundup Association held its annual meeting last Saturday. Clifton Fear Jr was elected president and Frank Bray secretary treasurer for the coming year. A $500 reward was authorized to match a similar offer for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone stealing or killing livestock of a member. Other business was routine.
Big Piney boxing team defeated Pinedale in a Tuesday night meet at Pinedale gym before a capacity crowd. Return match set for next Wednesday April 16 in Big Piney new gym starting at eight oclock. Results include Murdock and Hacklin matches and multiple forfeits, draws, and wins for Big Piney fighters.
The Veterans Administration tightens terms on GI guaranteed business loans for new and used passenger cars. Maximum loan maturities are 30 months for new autos and 24 months for used cars, with stricter checks for part time business use and added VA Central Office screening to prove necessity. Information available from VA Regional Offices.
Eight thousand copies of a Sépage bulletin outlining University of Wyoming 1952 summer offerings have been printed. Dr. C. C. Lehwiering, summer session director, announced the bulletin will be mailed to every Wyoming teacher and to out-of-state residents on request. The bulletin covers courses and housing.
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