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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1946
Page
6
The Am erican Cancer Society asks Wyoming residents to donate to reach a 17000 quota for April’s drive. Last year 216 Wyoming deaths are listed by county with Laramie and Natrona among the higher counts. sixty percent stays in the state for local cancer fight.
The Harris Harvester company argues public belief in industry profits is overblown. It cites a survey showing 30 percent public guess versus 4.9 percent actual profit for International Harvester during 1942–1945. It notes wage increases, raw material price hikes, and frozen prices force potential operating losses and call for price relief.
The Interstate Commerce Commission is asked by U S railroads for a 25 per cent freight rate increase with some exceptions. No rise in passenger fares is proposed. The petition cites higher wages and material costs plus inflation as reasons and notes wage costs for 1946 would rise by about 619 million dollars retroactive to January 1 1946.
A call urges everyone to wear a poppy on Poppy Day to honor war dead and support disabled veterans and their families. The text stresses community involvement and telling the poppy story to children and others.
In the matter of the estate of Anna Edwards deceased a creditor claim notice is published. Let targ Testamentary granted to the undersigned requires all claims within six months from April 11 1946 to be filed with vouchers in Sublette County Wyoming or shown at Mason Wyoming, or be forever barred. Dated Pinedale Wyoming April 1 1946. Frank Edwards Executor.
In the District Court Third Judicial District Sublette County Wyoming the will of Thomas Oscar Beck deceased is to be proved on May 14 1946 at 10:00 AM in Pinedale District Court room. Fred Beck seeks letters testamentary and any interested party may contest. Dated April 1946 Helen Atwood Clerk of Court.
An advertisement extols U S Savings Bonds as a war bond in peacetime, touting their security against wasteful spending. It claims a return of four dollars per three invested over ten years and offers quick redemption with interest during emergencies under Treasury guidance.
Wyoming researchers Thiessen and Starr of the University of Wyoming report that high elevations yield notably better vegetables. Cabbage cauliflower broccoli peas greens and many root vegetables perform well in cool climates. early varieties of squash and snap beans suit high altitudes.
John H Wardell is recovering after an operation in Salt Lake City and hopes to return home soon. Mrs James Christman and daughter Heyen have come back from California to LaBarge. T D ONeill was a town businessman from Cottonwood on Monday. John Evenild moved belongings of his father in law Perry W Jenkins from the Drug Store building. Samuel Sage visited Back Springs for medical care. Hank Beecher of Halfway did business here this week. Mr and Mrs Walter Bird returned from Oregon where they stayed months and MD Bird will work at a Bear Creek sawmill once a road clears of snow.
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