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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1922
Page
3
At a town hall caucus last Saturday Dr M B Hook was nominated for Mayor to succeed L D Tanner. L D Tanner and J P Fuller were nominated for two year council terms and Nelse P Christensen for the one year term. The caucus drew small attendance but the ticket appears generally approved.
Notice is hereby given that John Potosnik of Boulder Wyoming a homestead entry filed January 17 1918 serial u6540 for WKNWH N SWH Section 9 Township 30 North Range 106 West Sixth Principal Meridian has fled notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish claim before Clyde L Glasgow United States Commissioner at Boulder Wyoming on June 3 1922. Witnesses Jemey Bortoncell Andy Roxtoncelf Frank Robinett and B F Boon of Boulder Wyoming. J T Boots lat date Apr 27. Register. Last June L
220 acres of Meadow Canyon Ranch and 640 acres known as the Vickery ranch on Cottonwood, owned by the late Abel Wilson. Interested parties may inquire with Frank Pfeiffer, Administrator Estate Abel Wilson. Adv. Kemmerer, Wyoming. Snow in the south is receding and with continued good weather roads to Opal and Kemmerer should be open for auto traffic within a week.
The town council of Big Piney Sublette County Wyoming proclaims a municipal election to be held Tuesday May 9 1922 for one mayor and three council seats. The terms cover one year two years and one year to fill vacancies created by resignations. L D Tanner is mayor and Grover Trittipo is town clerk.
The town invites all residents to participate on a Cleanup Day in May 1922. Citizens should clean yards and alleys of rubbish including cans manure and other debris to help make Big Piney a model of cleanliness in the state.
The Parent Teachers Association will serve hot wiener sandwiches potato salad cake and coffee after the annual school meeting at Budd Hall on Monday May 1.
Big Piney District No 8 calls taxpayers to Budd Hall for the annual school meeting to elect new school board members and to vote a five to up to eight and a half mill tax levy for the next term. The notice urges attendance to support high standards and local education.
A well rendered home talent play The Arizon Bandit entertained at Budd hall last Friday night under A F Atwood with a full house and encores. The cast included Jack Ralston Arthur Breshears Joe Dempsey Albert Atwood and Mary Lester with stage scenery fresh and a midnight supper. The production will move to Daniel soon with cast members Robert Bantam Oliver Vickery Mamie Vickery Margueritte Owen Pearl Vickery Blenda Atwood and more.
High grade piano offered for quick sale by Kemmerer community church. Sacrificing price, terms available on request. Contact The Denver Music Co. for details. Also notes Sunday School at 10 30 and Evening Service 7 45 led by Rev H C Kimmel. Public invited to attend.
Marbleton resident Budd returns from Kemmerer business trip. Stage line will not carry female passengers due to road conditions. capable walkers only. G W Edwards of Mason ranch, noted potato grower, in town on business. Jensen and Mac Donald plan a visit to the tensorialist. bristle supplies will be sold at a bargain. Mrs Sadie Osterhout reports California visit with daughter Mrs Harrison Guyo. mother Mrs Josephine Budd and Miss Jennie Boyer will not return until roads improve. Wm Cox returns from Fall River Basin with ski trip to Danial. snow remains heavy. Hoelzel and Heitz plan to travel to Opal tomorrow in trucks.
The photograph shows Hon. John W. Hay of Rock Springs announcing his candidacy in the August Republican primaries for governor. Hay is a prominent state businessman serving as president of the Rock Springs National Bank with extensive livestock and real estate holdings across Wyoming.
A church event highlights a vocal duet I heard the Voice of Jesus and the Sun of Righteousness anthem, with Largo from The New World Symphony organ solo. The sermon titled The Power of a Resolute Minority concludes the program at 7:45 PM.
The question hints at spring fever and a Piney area baseball team preparing for the season. Local fans anticipate roster choices, early practices, and a hopeful push for strong performance in upcoming games.
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