Mission life and Bonneville notes in early Wyoming history
A 1938 account recalls Mission Houses in Pinedale under Protestant care with protected Indians and workers learning trades. It contrasts harsh policies, Hudson’s Bay Company influence, and Bonneville’s 1833 famine threat as explorers sought provisions near Walla Walla and the Blue Mountains, urging readers to a rendezvous in July at Daniel Wyoming.
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Prasciscans
Athon
Hudson’ Bay
Ayith
Americas
Wade
Bonneville
Fogardson
Bay Trading
Menuto
Deger
Bonnéville
Bonnevie
Daniel
Wyoming
Bridger Forest Official Retires After Long Service
Longtime Forest Service employee Mr Johnson retires after a 30 year career spanning Bridger and Challis National Forests. He will relocate to Pocatello Idaho, with successor Andrew R McConkie named as Assistant Forest Supervisor.
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Forest Service
Axelstaril Forest
Johnson
Utah
Mr. Johnson
Challis National Forest
Bridger National Forest
Pocatello
Idaho
Andrew R. _McConkie
Meconikie
School of Forestry
USAC
Logan
Intermountain Forest
Range
Idaho’ ‘City
Tdsho
Payete National
Ias
McConkle
Salmon National Forest
Lake’ Creek
Dstrict
Helber
Uinta National ‘Forest
Wyoming Highway Patrol to Add Ten Men in May
The Wyoming Highway Patrol will add ten men to the force in May. Casper will host drug and physical screening for candidates, who must meet height and weight standards and be 25 to 40 years old. Applicants need one year of auto operation experience and a valid driving license.
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Wyobatiig Highway Patrol
Casper
Bradley
Natrona
Ming
Gle dix
Ryomning Griver
Ict- Wyoming
Ict- Wyoming -2 Year, Previous To ‘Apton
Special meat cooking contest opens to 4-H members in Wyoming
A special meat cooking demonstration contest for 4-H Club members launches this year in Wyoming. Each county may enter a team and an individual demo for finals at the State Fair, with awards including bonds, trophies, and medals from the Wyoming Stock Growers Association and Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation.
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Laramie
Anyoming
Mies Gladys
Oller
Dom Ong
Thirn
Ais
Bass
A. Us. Ssav
Ines
Wyoming
Growers Association
Wyoming Farm Bureau
Federation
Comnty
Lana Bailey Celebrates Second Birthday at Party
Mrs. Virgil Bailey of La Barge hosted a birthday for her daughter Lana who turned two on April 27. About three youngsters attended and each received a hat color book a sucker a whistle balloon and ice cream and cake. Lana opened her many gifts and showed them to her friends.
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Lana Bailey
Virgil Bailey
la “Barge
Lana
Spring field work boosts activity across Marbleton area
Farmers and landowners from Marbleton to Green River report fields nearing readiness for seeding. Workers including Pete Jaelelland, Jerry Whitman, Arnold Ison, Phil Marincle, Kenneth Gitta, and Pete Hoagland labor on land north of Marbleton and near Green River. The Quad State Cooperative Seed Pool delivers seed to the District office and the first Agricultural Conservation Program sign-ups opened today. A district meeting on May 1 at 7:00 pm in the American Legion Hall invites parents and community members to view student progress at Primary.
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Sublette County
Estérical Soga
Green River
Rendesvous
Daniel
Téport
Pete Jaelelland
S. Re Oneill Ranch
Jerry
Whitman
Clifton
Feat
McGinnis
Arnold Ison
Phil “Marincle
Als
Kenneth “Gitta
Anid Pete Hoagland
Marbleton
Art Homer
American Legion Hall
Election Proclamation for Big Piney Sublette County
Official notice announces Big Piney town election for a four year term. Polls open 9 to 5 at Town Hall on May 9 1955. Nominations close noon May 5 1955. Army recruiter to visit post office May 7 1955 to discuss enlistment or reenlistment.
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Sublette
NOTIC
Fotos
Mornizis
Omic
Rachel ‘A.’ Sefferbel
Piney
Loos
U8 Army
Then and Now The Poppy Then and Now
A historical meditation on the poppy as a symbol of remembrance from World War I through later conflicts. It traces the flower’s rise as a memorial emblem linked to soldiers’ sacrifices, the poem by John McCrae, and the ongoing role of Poppy Day in charitable work for veterans. It also notes the American Legion Auxiliary’s efforts supporting hospitals, veterans, and welfare through poppy donations.
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Linian
Europe
Jory
Manddts
John McCrae
Wan Gasce
Flanders’ Fields
al Ge Hopitals
Coun' Order
Iby
Flanders Fields
Bids Sought for One 6 Cylinder Heavy Duty Pick Up
Sublette County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by May 1955 for a single 6 cylinder heavy duty 4% ton pickup with tool box overload springs 6 ply tires and heater. Bids must state year make model and equipment. The board reserves right to reject any or all bids. By H H Bummers Clerk. Pub Apr 28.
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Board of
Commissioners
Sublette County
Board of “County
Commissioners of
H.H. Bummers
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HECOX
University of Wyoming
Wyomine
Pacific
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Baker’ of Daniel
Big Piney
RA Cooley
Pinedale
Wyo
Bridger Forest
Sublette County Historical Society
Richard ' Griggs
Evanston
Highway Patrol
Margean Larson
Afton
Bruton’s
Williamsburg
Betty Crocker
Washington
Philadelphia
General Mills
Goort Ag
Dan H. Budd
Rimary
the State.of
Paul Virostro, Mayer
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