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Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1930

Page

6

Local Girl Injured After Highway Tractor-Driven Accident

Last Saturday night Elmer Olson and Miss Caryn Murdock were driving to a dance when a State Highway tractor left in the road without warning blocked their path. The tractor hidden in a sand swale caused Miss Murdock to crash through the windshield, injuring her face and teeth. She received first aid at Bybee store Botlder then care in Pinedale and later Rock Springs hospital. Olson escaped with mild shock.

Elmer Olson Caryn Murdock New York Olgon

Traffic Survey Counts Planned for April in Wyoming

The third in a series of traffic census counts will run Sunday and Monday April 27 and 28 on principal highways in southern and western Wyoming. Recorders will be stationed at Moran Daniel Junction Kemmerer Sage Border Junction Evanston Granger Rock Springs Farson Junction and Superior Junction from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The survey data will help evaluate highway surfaces and plan future federal aid routes. Motorists are urged to stop for a questionnaire card which requires no postage or signature and mailing after completion.

Wyoming United States Bureau of Public Roads Wyoming State Biway Department Moran Daniel Junction Kemmerer Sage Border Junction Evanston Granger Rock Springs Farson Junction Superior Junction Government Bureau of Raids

Autoline Law Enforces 1930 License Plate Payment

Vehicle owners failing to display 1930 license plates face arrest and penalties under applicable law. Police note nonpayment violations and enforcement will follow official procedures.

Community Church to Hold Services by Rev. A C Best

Minister Rev A C Best leads next Sunday events at Community Church. Church School at 10 a m. Public worship at 8 p m. Sermon topic titled Holding Fast.

Community Church Rev A. C. Best

Masons Attend Easter Services At Community Church

Members of the local lodge A. F. & A. M. attended Easter services at the Community church last Sunday, a yearly observance. Rev. A C Best delivered the sermon, with Mrs W S Green Jr singing a solo and prayers and hymns by the congregation. Holy communion followed for members and guests.

A. C. Best W. S. Green, Jr Bestaso Daniel Pinedale Boulder

Annual School Day in Pinedale Events Set

The Sublette County schools will hold the annual School Day in Pinedale on May 16. A Trustees' Meeting is scheduled for 11 00 a m. with Spelling Reading Penmanship Ciphering and Track contests for grades 1 8. Track events start at 11 00 a m and all academic events at 4 15 p m.

Sublette County Pinedale

Local Notes From Daniel and Bondurant Area

Daniel Doings reports Mrs. Alice Pape and family rode to Rock Springs and back Saturday. The mail route contract between Daniel and Bondurant awarded to W. Hibben's. Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Montrose visited California relatives then returned. Easter services were well attended. A baby girl Ruby Frances Robinson born April 22 at 3 p.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene S. Robinson of Bondurant. mother staying with Mrs. W. J. Hibben in Daniel. Montrose says mother and baby doing well. Mr. and Mrs. Vigo Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Moretto returned from Lava Hot Springs. Mr. Hernan Langheldt of Rock Springs spent the night in Daniel.

Daniel and Bondurant Lins Eugene

Wyoming Banks in Good Condition Report

Cheyenne banks report healthy state status as of March 27. State totals show resources near 29.96 million with 25.47 million deposits and 20 percent reserve. capital 31.10 million plus 1.75 million surplus. National totals list 71.21 million resources and 58.96 million deposits with 21.44 percent reserve.

Cheyenne Wyro Wyoming Ofice John A. Reed Reed

O Neil Returns from Denver After Daughter In Surgery

T D O Neil came back yesterday from Denver where he was with Mrs O Neil during their daughter Mrs Ralph Conwell of Laramie undergoing an appendectomy. Mr O Neil reports Mrs Conwell withstood the operation well and is progressing nicely.

T. D. O'Neil Denver Mrs. O'Neil Ralph Conwell Laramie Mr. O'Neil

Two Lives Snuffed Out in Automobile Accident

A Sunday crash on the Kammerer Big Piney highway near LaBarge killed Vince Slovenick 72 and August Haffgen 69 both Kemmerer Coal Company workers. The Chrysler left the road after high speed, ejecting two passengers. others were injured including John Slovenick and his family. Funeral services were held at Lincoln Mortuary.

Jack Walters Kammerer-Big Piney LaBarge Chrysler Sublet Wye Tulsa Vince Slovenick Kemmerer Coal Company Austria August Haffgen John Slovenick John Franzen Kemmerer Lincoln Mortuary Jobo Slovenick Mire Slovenick Lincoln

Governor proclaims Child Health Week in Wyoming

Governor Frank C. Emerson proclaims May 1 7 1939 as Child Health Week in Wyoming citing national and state efforts to improve children health. The proclamation urges cooperation among Parent Teachers Associations Women’s clubs War Mothers and service groups to prepare children for future citizenship with strength health and soundness.

Congress Herbert Hoover Wyoming War Mothers Governor's Child Welfare Committee I. Frank C. Emerson Wrerang State of Cheyenne Frank C. Emerson

Industrial meet at Rock Springs agenda outlines power and ore

The annual state commerce and industry congress in Rock Springs April 25 and 26 will discuss Flaming Gorge development in Utah and Wyoming, power utilization in southwestern Wyoming, and coal mining. Governor Emerson to speak. a banquet at the Elks hall. an auto tour to Pinedale and Green River.

State Department of Commmerce and Industry Rock Springs LL. Newton Department Utah Wyoming Colorado River Harry Weston Jackson Yellowstone National Park Emerson Congress Perry W. Jenkins Elks Hal Rialto Theatre Pinedalé Dame Big Phiev Green River Big Piner Daniel Pinédale

Population Up In Sublette County Census Districts

Wyoming Supervisor Lester G. Baker reports preliminary 1920 versus current counts for Big Piney Marbleton and Pinedale areas. Big Piney 174 now versus 173 in 1920, Marbleton 26 versus 89. Pinedale figures pending. Officials ask unenumerated residents to contact Rock Springs headquarters for corrections.

Sublette County Lester G. Baker Wyoming Rock Springs Big Piney Marbleton Pinedale

Gas Tax Totals Across States Rise as 1929 Figures Released

Reports from Barky Mountain Motorists show Colorado collected 5 218 054 and Wyoming 1 256 299 in gasoline taxes for 1929, with national totals reaching 549,163,454 across 34 states and D C. The year saw tax rates from two to six cents per gallon and varied state uses for revenue. George Johnston and Anton Subic were noted as local visitors and Easter guests.

Colorado Wyoming Barky Mountain Eic United States District of Columbia Tlinois New York Illinois Oregon New Mexico Inllinois Utah Columbia Mississippi Newhere Department of Commerce and Navigation

Senior Class Notes From Big Pinky High School

Senior class notes celebrate the upcoming Junior Prom and Senior Play while noting exams, intelligence tests, and plans for a grand production. Teachers and students share humor about barque pronunciation, agriculture in foreign lands, and study topics across Civics Biology English and History.

Handwriting science and a Wyoming psychologist

A University of Wyoming psychologist Dr June E Downey notes handwriting reveals traits but rejects old theories. She cites left handedness slant backward, detail focus yields small neat writing, explosive temperaments produce flowing script, and disease alters handwriting with possible diagnostic value. Dempsey Budd and Virginia Black travel to Kemmerer to see a movie in the same item.

Science June E. Downey University of Wyoming Every Week Science Service Dr. Downey Drs Downey Wyoming

Also Mentioned on This Page

IAW Alice Pape Paul Moss Madge McHugh J. W. Montrose California Svores Forty-Red Vigo Miler Arthur Moerett Lava Hot Springs Mr. Hernan Langheldt of Reek Springs Damel A. M. Clark Secretary of State Aragon Charles Arazon Rawlins State Supreme Court J. G. Christie Lander Jess Largs Ed. Large Riverton George Johnston Oscar Johnston Anton Subic Cumberland and Oakley, Wyo Parco Sheridan Lovell Laramiel BIG Pinky High School Jennie Bird Tims Dean Jewett Miss Sielatt Dean Big Piney Garage U. OF WO Dempsey Budd Billy” Budd Auto. Co Virginia Black
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