Meet the Bear and Bull Show of Old Spain
A rough historical reminiscence recalls bear and bull spectacles in old Spain with Spanish riders in blue jackets and red cuffs. The bear was lured into an arena from a bear wood, staged fights ended with the bear victorious, and note of large spurs and deer skin shields.
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Raishay
Athea
Gsau
Cuifornia
Entertainment Net
Ermeria
Bonneville
Spain
Stockinga
Funeral for Willican Gamble Killed in Car Crash
Funeral services were held for Willican Gamble 32 who was killed Saturday night in a head on collision on highway 320 one mile south of Riverton Wyoming. The accident also injured several passengers including Donald Johnston and Molly Kitest of Morton. Gamble was born June 16 1923 in Burntfork Wyoming and survived by his parents and two brothers. He was known for steer roping and local rodeos across Big Piney and surrounding areas. A Crippled Children’s Conference will be held May 29 in Rock Springs to serve Sublette Sweetwater and Uinta counties with eligibility for Crippled Children under 21 and referrals through public health.
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Willican
Gamble
Riverton
Ah An
Alton Th
Thim
Wliam “Kendah
Mountainview
Mary
Isabel
N. Big
Piney and
Sur
Rock Springs
Sweetwater County
Torial
Sublette
Sweetwater
Uinta
States Department
Public Health
Hanks
Paren
Ani
Wyoming _ State Department of Priblic- Heal
Proclamation Sets May 1955 Piney Town Election
The town of Big Piney schedules a municipal election on May 8 1955 to elect a mayor for two years and two council members for four years each. Attested by Mayor Paul Virostro and official Rachel A. Scherbel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ido Henébt
Proéigin
Big” Piney
Couns
Cimen
Paul Virostro
Miayor
Lions Ladies Night Gala With Entertainment
The Lions Club held a busy Ladies Night at the community hall with about 197 attendees. Dinner, speeches by Paul Scherbel, and entertainment by Wayne Cody and Company from Salt Lake City highlighted the event, plus dancing to the Armstrong orchestra. Out of town guests came from Kemmerer and Pinédale among others.
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Paul ‘Scherbel
Ithe
Wayne Cody and
Salt Lake’ City
Utah
Mr. Cody
Miss Jerry
Ith
Dottie Brown
Plelan
B. Rizzi
Wilford’ ‘Williams
Jud Witherspoon
Pinédale
Merrill Rees
Fontenelle
Donald “Hopkins
Rock’ Springs
Donald Dexter
Bouter
Easter Egg Hunt a Community Success and Honors
A lively Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Onlety theatre drew many children from the area. Prizes included a golden egg, with winners named such as Sherry Hale Robin Wile and Billy Snivley. The event concluded without a formal count, but organizers credited broad participation and community spirit. George Earp was praised for his work with local children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onlety Theatre
Sherry Hale
Jerry ‘Hale
LaBerge
Robin Wileson
Bob
Cor
Billy ‘Snivley
John Sni
Australian IFYE visits rural Wyoming families
An Australian farm youth exchange delegate, a 23 year old farmer from Tasmania, arrives in Natrona Carbon and Sweetwater counties to live with farm and ranch families for a month. The program promotes international understanding through face-to-face contact among farm youth worldwide. Delivery of seed and grain is discussed as spring planting begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Donald
Walker
International ‘ Farm
Australia
Tasmania
Oh's
American Legion Auxiliary Notes Meeting Recap
An informal Ain unit meeting on April 6 with eight members discussed National News and Auxiliaries on Panama. They voted to enter the Travelogue Contest, sent $5,000 to child welfare, and assigned Lena Olson to study needs of the American Heart Association. A $50,000 national fund aids the work. plans include gifts to hospitalized service members and a $500 payment this fall, leaving $1500 unpaid. The Buster Breakfast was enjoyed with daffodils and fine weather. May 4-6 shows the annual American Legion Convention in Denver.
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Ain
Hig
Helen Freish
Arid
Panama
Legion
Lena ‘Olson
American Heart “Assn
Natinal ‘Legion
Aux
Uis
Wort
Partey
Parents face teenager love in modern times
A discussion on teen romance and parental guidance notes modern challenges for families. It urges open, frank conversations about dating, avoiding ultimatums, and offering supportive, understanding oversight to help youths navigate early love while maintaining emotional health. Riverton, Wyoming references appear as part of the example.
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Hes
Ant
Tai
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Myra Cooley
Pinedale
William Gamble
Burnifork
Rachel A. Scherbel
Joe Budd
Denver
Colo
Chambers
Speller
Rendezvus
Daria
Wyoming
Lions
Episcopal Church
Cuttmer
University of Wyoming
Individua Av Sical
Fdgar J. Lewis
Charles Saitensich
University Bara
Af 9
Fem
Edgar ‘Lewis
Italy
Mario Scelba
North America
Montraal
Washington
Brussels
Snooky Lanson
Parker’ Brothers
Old Yard
Allyson Wen
Fn Alleo
Jimmy
Miss Allgran
Stretegic Air Command
Ovely. TV
Ellen
Dyson Johnson & Johnson
Ifye
Uuper- Wwisers
John
Hevenunkh
Big Piney
He. Mietin
Frank
D. Dy Ball, Jr
D.’ Finnegan
Rnold
Olson
Durtry
Bob O'Neil
Pete “McLellan
Eady
Floyd A. Bishop
North ‘Piney
North Binéy’ Reservoir
Guy Core, Sr
Cancey
Galise
Piste Daniels
Tor
American Legion Auxiliary Notes
Rerner
Detalth
Tee
Pra
Reta
Carr
Legion Hall
Pola Fox
Sylvester
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