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Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1940

Page

6

Wonderful Wyoming tabloids issued by state department

The state department of commerce and industry has begun distributing 100000 four color Wonderful Wyoming tabloids. Prepared under George O Houser the four color booklets feature 102 pictures of scenic attractions and industries. They will be given to chambers tourist bureaus and individuals who request them. A brisk demand is already reported. G O P conclave plans discussed Casper affair set for May 13.

Wyoming State Department of Commerce and Industry George O. Houser Houser Chamber of Commerce

Was Your Agricultural Enterprise Enumerated This Census

Notice asks Wyoming residents to check if their agricultural enterprise is listed in the 1939 census. It explains that farms, nurseries, hatcheries, livestock, poultry, and crop producers valuing products at $250 or more must be enumerated. If unsure, mail the blank to Michael A. Maher, Supervisor of Census, Box 1027, Rock Springs, Wyoming.

Michael A. Maher Rock Springs Wyoming

Address Details for Enterprise Classification

The document notes that the enterprise location differs from the stated address and asks to classify the enterprise type. It specifies that the $250 limit does not apply if the enterprise spans three or more acres and may be a general farm, a nursery, or a greenhouse.

Fur Coat Racket Hits Wyoming Households

Investigation into fur smuggling outlines a nationwide racket costing American housewives thousands yearly. Wyoming Game Management official Kenneth F. Roahen notes itinerant salesmen go door to door with coats billed as fine quality. Their pitch: the garments were smuggled in to dodge duties and save buyers money, with price cuts as sales falter.

Kenneth F. Roahen United States Game Management Wyoming Coure

Oisu Brothers Donors Highlight Barbecue Beer Fundraiser

The article notes the Oisu Brothers were unintentionally omitted as donors of some line stock for this year’s barbecue beer fundraiser. The piece references community events, including birthday tributes and Eastern Star activities, with several residents named in attendance and the period details tied to local calendar happenings.

Oisu Brothers

Arbor Day Celebrated at University of Wyoming

Arbor Day activities on the University of Wyoming campus included a ceremony in the auditorium led by President A G Crane and Dr Aven Nelson. ROTC band guided two spruce trees planted in front of the library as faculty and student committees marked the observance with renewed campus beautification efforts aided by the Work Projects Administration.

Laramie Wyo University of Wyoming A. G. Crane Aven Nelson Wyoming University Work Project Administration

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