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Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1956

Page

4

Lions and Ladies Night of Real Enjoyment at Community Club

The Community health club hosted a Ladies Night with Lions escorting guests, orchid corsages, and a banquet. Lion Robert O’Neil led as toastmaster, President Joe Budd spoke, and District Deputy Commander Jack Stevens gave a thoughtful address. Paul Scherbel received a token of appreciation for his long service as secretary while Al Fanelli and his band provided music.

Robert O'Neil Joe Budd Jack Stevens Greybull Wyo Paul Scherbel Lions Ohd Budd Paul Lening al Fanelli Rock Springs

Wyoming Extends Emergency Farm Credit to All 23 Counties

Washington officials announce that all 23 Wyoming counties are now eligible for emergency credit loans for 1956. Farmers unable to secure normal credit may apply to the Farm Credit Administration, with caps of 15 thousand dollars per loan and a borrower indebtedness not to exceed 20 thousand dollars. No refinancing is allowed under this program.

Washington, D. C Tike Secretary of Agriculture Keith Thomson R-Wyo Wyoming Thomson FHA Ray Christensen Casper Department of Agriculture Congress

4-H Leader Training Meeting Led by Sublette County Leaders

4 H leaders from Sublette County met at Mrs Moyle Andersons home on Wednesday April 18 to study design fabric selection and sewing construction for 4 H members. Miss Martha Wirich state clothing specialist led classes on judging fabric design and clothing construction as part of the 4 H program. Leaders set up judging classes and conducted demonstrations while covering club requirements and demonstration techniques.

Sublette County Inc Martha Wirich

National Home Demonstration Week Observed in Wyoming

National Home Demonstration Week runs April 29 to May 5 with 331 extension women and 3,720 local leaders across Wyoming counties highlighting rural homemaking achievements. Sublette County homemakers sponsor a silver tea and handiwork show at Boulder school May 7 from 2 to 4 pm. County Homemakers Council meeting April 27 in the courthouse will plan demonstrations for 1957 and set national week tea arrangements.

Somme Wyoming Sublette County Agricuinval Extension Service Tivangeline J. Smith Deverstwion Munteer

County Republicans to Meet in Pinedale May

Notice states a Republican Committee meeting will be held at the Courthouse in Pinedale on May 11, 1956 at 8 00 pm. All interested Republicans urged to attend to elect delegates to the State Convention in Casper on May 14.

Republican Committee Pinedale Casper

Game and Fish Commission To Change Policy

Wyoming Game and Fish Department will consider license agency applications only once yearly. Commissioner A F C Greene said applications received after January will be held until the next January and all applicants must submit a form detailing assets business location hours and other factors. He cited impracticality of issuing licenses to all applicants due to extra paperwork and few licenses sold.

Wyoming Game and Fish A. F. C. Greene Game and Fish Commission Greene Commission Lcense

Piano Sol o and Solos at LaBarge event featured acts

Piano Sol o Bunny Yanan sponsored by Eagle Bar LaBarge. Twirling Keith Smith sponsored by Burney and Company. Wees Soln Linda Fear Nora Bradey mentored by Gaiety Theatre. Pantomime La Cal 4-7 Club sponsored by Big Piney Telephone. Vocal Solo Lorella MccAliste sponsored by Fish Northwest Con prolefin Co. Benn Soto Patti Doerr sponsored by General Petroleum. Vocal Solo David Pitchford sponsored by Cottage Hotel. Skit The Four Teeners sponsored by Big Piney Drug Store. Yap Dancing the Dodds sponsored by Big Pinney Mercantile. Pantomime Loretta Diebler Lela Gurney sponsored by Gurney Fordware. Piano Solo Corliss Mickelson sponsored by State Bank of Big Piney. Wow Selo James Schaffer sponsored by L A Schaffer Lumber Co. Acrobatic Stunts Sandra Mientz sponsored by Chuck's Standard Service Station. Vocal Duet Violet Mitturn Evelyn Vickrey sponsored by Big Piney Barber Shop. Ski Lorella McAlister Betty Budd sponsored by Helens Shop. Vocal Solo Edith Lomax sponsored by Fontennelle Rancherettes. Accordion Solo Dan Schaffer sponsored by Schaffer Lumber. Negro Minstrel not judged sponsored by American Legion Ausil iary. Prizes awarded: 1st James Schaffer 2nd Keith Smith 3rd Sandra Meintz Honorable mention Bunny Seaman.

Bunny Yanan Eagle Bar LaBarge Keith Smith Burney and Company Linda Fear Nora Bradey Gaiety Theatre la Cal Big Piney Telephone Company Lorella MccAliste Fish Northwest Conprolefin Company Benn Soto Patti Doerr General Petroleum David Pitch Sandra Mientz Chuck Violet Mitturn Evelyn Vickrey Big Piney Barber Shop Lorella McAlister Betty Budd Helens Shop Edith Lomax Fontennelle Rancherettes Dan Schaffer Schaffer Lumber Company American Legion

Vision specialist Scarborough to visit Marbleton Hotel

Dr H U W Scarborough, noted vision expert, will be at the Marbleton Hotel on Wednesday May 9 to examine eyes and fit glasses. He offers expertise with hard to fit refraction cases and invites the public to take advantage of his services.

H. U W. Scarborough Marbleton Hotel

Card of Thanks for Kind Neighbors and Friends

The Ott and Wininger families express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during the illness and death of their husband and grandfather. Their tender ministrations will be cherished. Mrs. Charles L. Ott and Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Wininger Thank you for your support.

Charles L. Ott Robert L. Wininger

Wyoming 4-H Sunday Observances Highlight Rural Life Faith

Wyoming 4-H clubs across counties will observe Rural Life Sunday, May 5, with services in churches or outdoor gatherings. The program, begun in 1929, emphasizes Christianity in farm life and blessings on seed, soil, and cultivators, with 4-H members participating in services or processions. Also note farmers may soon receive refunds of federal excise tax on farm gasoline under a new law, with claims filed via Form 2240 at IRS district offices and records needed for verification.

Laramie Wyoming Wisenhemer Tye Thfernal Revenue Service U. S. Disttrict Director of Internal Revenue Internal Revenue United States

Notice of Green River Valley Cattlemen Meeting

The Green River Valley Cattlemen’s Association will hold its annual meeting at 1 0 a m on Saturday May 12 in Big Piney Wyoming at the Community 24 1. An Executive Committee meeting is set for May 3 at 7 00 pm in Pinedale. c r Fear jr deliver notes the notice.

Green River Valley Cattlemens ‘Association Big Piney Wya Pinedale C. R. Fear, JR

Community church box supper May 4 at 7 p m

Proceeds go to the parsonage fund at the Community church box supper. The Big Pinsy High School Band heads to the Band Festival in Kemmerer next Saturday April 1ath, with townsfolk expected to attend and cheer the group.

I Community Church Kemmerer

Summer Camp for Crippled Children Planned in Wyoming

The Wyoming Society for Crippled Children and Adults and Easter Seal Society will run the first summer camp for crippled children at Fremont County Youth Camp near Lander from August 10 to 25. Eligible are physically handicapped boys ages 8 to 16 who can manage self care and understand their condition. Emotional or mental issues, heart conditions, and certain disabilities exclude. A team of professionals and volunteers will supervise. For more information contact Easter Seal Summer Camp, Box 1088, Thermopolis, Wyo.

Wyoming Society For Crippled Children Easter Seal Society Fremont County Lander Thermopolis Wyo

Grandfather's TB Cure Faces Retirement Realities

A 66 year old man, once a Las company worker, returns from hospital with TB cured yet faces retirement age limits, social security, and housing needs. The piece notes many older TB patients graduate from care, and challenges communities to support elder citizens to avoid relapse and ensure meaningful activity and health.

Penty Las Company Grocere

County Democrats to Meet in Penedale May 1

Sublette County Democratic Central Committee members will gather at 7 pm on Tuesday May 1 at the B. J. Bing residence in Penedale to select delegates for the State Convention May 13 and 14 in Cody. All interested Democrats are invited to attend.

Sublette County Democratic Central Committee B. J. Bing Pinedale Cody

School Operetta a Bright Standout in Years at Big Piney

The Big Piney high school's Friday operetta Trou bles Please in 3 acts, with music by John Gallemore and story by James Odell, drew a strong cast led by Kelly Edelth Smith and Alice Macy at the Community Hall. Applauded for effort, the production collected gifts for its creators as teachers praised the students’ dedication amid long hours.

Big Piney High School John Gallemore James Odell Kelly Edelth Smith Alice Macy Barbara Dexter Fats David Pitchford Throckmore Wayne Griggs Sanda Bane Lar Casanova Lyls Gurney Mary Ela McAlister Tommy Steady Loretta Diebler Lucy Alice Barbara Lewis Sammy Bashful Jay Brooks Joey Boyd Whitman George Moffat Galomern Ana Gallemore Odell

Mountain States Tel adds two circuits from Big Piney

The Mountain States Tel and Tel Company announces two new circuits from Big Piney to improve prompt service for the American public. The Big Piney Tel Company thanks local interests for assistance in obtaining this service.

Mountain States Tel. & Tel. Co Big Piney Big Piney Tel. Co

Third Annual Primary Conference of Upper Green River Branch

The Third Annual Primary Conference of the Upper Green River L D S Branch will be held Sunday April 29 at 7 00 p m at the American Legion Hall. You are invited to attend. Children who attend Primary are invited to participate in the program.

Upper Green River L. D. S

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