05 Aug 1937
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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1937
Page
1
Adolph Roncalio of Rock Springs has been chosen as music supervisor for the Big Piney school for the 1937 38 term by the local school board. He will graduate in the summer session of the University of Wyoming with education and music studies.
Cheyenne July 30 Wyoming again tops national gains in saving and loan mortgage insurance for May according to Hosea Hants state director. Wyoming associations rose over 6.98 percent from April, placing the state nineteenth among all associations in growth while the nation shows 5.59 percent. Total FHA insured mortgages across the U.S. stood at 729,876,209 with 47 percent for new construction.
Mrs Pearl Berger leaves for Denver to visit her sister indefinitely. Several residents on sick lists or convalescing. Elisabeth Budd runs the local telephone exchange. The state highway department repairs the road damaged by frost. Mrs Burr Budd mourns her father’s death in Gold Beach Oregon. funeral today. Mrs V L Looney hosts a bridge luncheon at Middle Piney with ten stores won at bridge by two hosts.
The article notes low monthly payments from long term insured mortgages expanding access to homeownership for a large new group, highlighting benefits to institutions, construction trades, the building material industry, and allied lines.
Los Angeles reports cattle prices at 2.50 to 3.00 per cwt with firm undertone as prices peak near 1929 levels. Analysts foresee strong fall demand, cross-region competition for cattle, and potential price gains in early 1938 despite high feeder costs. Hog shortages and lower fall hog marketing support a favorable beef market, with Western ranges in good condition and calf and yearling movements expected.
Reader describes a growing split of cottages near the lake in a residential district along Mid mer with cottages evident on both shores. North Piney Creek area gains popularity as more cottages are under construction and the lake becomes a summer destination a few miles away.
School district seeks bids for transport of Kemmerer slack coal to Big Piney and pick up routes for several ranches and districts. Two bid options include with or without John Moffat place stops. bids must include bond double the bid, safe conveyances, heaters, and qualified drivers. Bid openings August 21, 1937 at 3 PM. addressed to Mrs. Cornelia Fear, Clerk.
Katherine Jean Van Vleck of this team is chosen as a Rocky Mountain states delegate for the first international encampment of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides opening August 9 at Camp Andree Briarcliff Manor. The event will host over 100 girls including 26 from foreign countries and 15 from the United States and Puerto Rico.
Chas Budd reports a heavy gas well struck on his holdings in the Dry Piney Basin Cretaceous field. The discovery could affect local drilling activity and future production estimates.
Red Cross field representative J M Campbell showed Wyoming’s 1937 honor flag at the local theater Friday evening. The event highlighted fundraising drives for food relief and showcased relief work photos, with Mrs James F Mickelson as local chair and Mrs Cora Harris named district chair for Southwestern Wyoming.
Notice from the U S Land Office Evanston Wyoming dated July 26 1937 announces John A Moffat of Big Piney Wyoming intends to prove final three year proof on land described Sec 34 35 T 31N R 43W and Sec 1 2 12 in Township 30N 113W before County Clerk C C Feltner at Pinedale on September 10 1937 with witnesses James F Mickelson William Moffat E W McNinch and Harry Sprungman all of Big Piney Wyoming Loraine Rollins Register Also mentions publication dates August 12 19 26 September 2 1937 and social note about Mrs G T Morgan visiting at Jenkins cabin near the reservoir.
The U S Marine Corps recruiting station in Denver Colorado announces twenty five vacancies to be filled in August. Men aged 18 to 30 are urged to apply write for examination papers and become eligible for duty in units worldwide after three months of training.
The Board of School District No. 9 Sublette County Wyoming invites sealed bids for furnishing material labor and constructing a school building at Big Piney Wyoming. Bids due by 10:00 A.M. August 21 1937 opened at 3:00 P.M. Plans examined at Mrs Cornelia Fear home near Big Piney. The board may accept or reject any bid. Signed Mrs Cornelia Fear Clerk August 5 22 19.
State 4 H Club Leader Burton W. Marston announces the first wildlife conservation camp at the State Fairgrounds H Club building in Douglas from August 16 to 18. The program includes training for 4 H members in wildlife topics with staff from federal and state agencies and invites county delegation transportation support from the ideal sportsmen group. Free lodging and meals for up to 50 delegates. haying is in full swing with a Wool Growers convention underway in Kemmerer today.
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