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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1959
Page
1
Mr and Mrs B O Neil return from Milford Iowa with a new herd sire for Burns and O Neil Hereford Ranch at Big Piney Taebul Golden Aster 219 bred by E Johnson. The 18 month old 1750 lb bull carries Ammety 4th breeding and is guaranteed not to produce dwarf calves.
The Guided Mrs Club met July 27 at the Legion hall. Mary Fear led the meeting and 33 members, including Kathy Bardon and Mary Kicherlin, were introduced. Jane Peck from Chicago Illinois attended. Plans for dancing classes were discussed for October 5 to 10 with a $20 per couple fee, $10 for a single, due August 24. Local women Jackie Manning Ricky Coling Alice Griggs Pat Fosher and Smnrley Tarmer collect fees. National Home Makers convention in Portland Oregon was noted and attendees encouraged to contact President Anna Lee Weofinden. A future meeting hosted by Mrs guided will be held September 2. Members planned a fancy work basket for the county fair. Jane Beck’s class performed routines with Lolis Bakke on accordion. A posture talk was given by Dane Peck. Refreshments were served by Ena Olson Betty Berkeweki and Darline Wenz.
All boys interested in football may undergo physical examinations from August 5 to August 25 at Dr Burgoan's office. The first practice session starts at 7 30 p m on August 25 with uniforms to be issued, urging a large turnout.
A two man Gideon team from Sublette and nearby counties will present the work of the Gideons of Community Congregations Church at the Congregational Church on Sunday August 9 at 8 99 pm. They distribute Bibles and Testaments in hotels prisons schools and war camps and hope a large congregation attends.
The Catholic Church announces a First Friday Mass at 7:00 PM on August 7. Everyone is invited to attend. St Annes Am er Society thanks all who helped with the recent party, including donors and workers, and wishes God’s blessings on all.
The Wyoming game and fish department urged fishermen and campers to be extremely careful with fires and cigarettes due to extreme fire hazard in many forest areas. Officials report fire hazards at their peak for the season across most forests. A department spokesman urged careful campfire and cigarette use in outdoor recreation areas.
Charles J. Hughes of Cheyenne has been named the Wyoming American Legion department service officer, succeeding E T Kaz. Commander C B Metz praised Hughes for his long Legion service and experience with veteran Problems. The adjutant’s office in Cheyenne will absorb some service officer duties to maintain high service standards for Wyoming Legionnaires. Hughes has been active since the Legion’s start, leading Fivngis Silf Post No 6 in 1937 and serving as state commander in 1914, with later roles on the National Executive Committee and national commissions.
The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission announced a closed elk hunting area in Teton County within the Lower Heback Fall Creek Snake River zone. East Gros Ventre Butte near Warm Springs Ranch between Spring Gulch Road and US Highway 89 and Wyoming Highway 22 will be off limits during the September 10 to October 23 elk season.
We extend heartfelt thanks to all who aided during our bereavement illness and death of Frank Burney. Your tender ministrations will be cherished. Jim Smith and Family Mr. and Mrs. Paul Vikostka and Family Mr. and Mrs. Phil Mariici Sr. and Family Mr. and Mrs. Bob Garris and Family.
Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Ey and Clark Brody traveled from Jackson to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lambert over the weekend. Mr. Brody is 81 years old and well remembered by many longtime residents.
Impressive funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon August 4 at the Congregational Community church for Frank Burney a respected Big Piney businessman who died after a stroke at his Middle Piney summer home. He was 84, born December 19 1869 in Kingston Arkansas. He came to Big Piney in 1897, formed Burney & Christensen later run by his niece and husband. Interment in Big Piney cemetery. Pallbearers included James Mickeleen Clifton Fear Sylvester Griggs Frank Bray George Motte and Dan H. Budd. He leaves several relatives in Idaho and California.
The Doyle House Moving and Wrecking Company of Denver bought 59 Butler huts from the University of Wyoming for 30 033 dollars. Huts will be removed between Sept 25 1959 and June 30 1960 as 264 apartments for married students are added in an 11 million building program approved by the 1959 Legislature with 252 financed by bonds and 12 by income from other student housing.
Notice says Walt's Barber Shop in Big Piney will be closed on Monday August 10. Garth Nicholls publishes the advisory for local patrons.
The ninth annual steer roping contest in Pinedale drew an estimated 2500 to 3000 spectators. Sonny Davis claimed first with a world record time of 90.2 seconds for roping and tying five steers, while Clark McEntyre took second with 131.8 seconds, Del Haverty finished third at 156.3 and Glenn Wadsworth placed fourth at 212.5. Davis displayed notable skill on each steer, including a double throw on one, and earned praise as a dominant roping talent.
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department announces antelope permits available August 15 across 25 areas. Permits are sold where hunters buy licenses on a first come, first served basis except Grey Bullwood River area in Park and Yellowstone counties which uses a drawing. Total permits reach 30,775 for residents and nonresidents.
Sealed bids addressed to Southwest School District Sublette County Wyoming for running water and sewer lines into Big Piney High School and community hall plus five teachers houses will be received at the office of the superintendent. Bids due August 20 1959 and must include all materials labor servicing and tie-ins as per Big Piney city code. District reserves right to reject any or all bids.
The August Wyoming Wildlife Magazine showcases Wyomings native cutthroat trout in an article by State Fish Warden Fred R. Beal. Editor George Padget notes additional pieces on the redwinged blackbird wild turkeys Wyoming stream pollution cleanup progress proper care of game meat and boat capacity calculations.
O Neil Farrel Bar and Buildings were sold to Donali and Kenneth Noble who assume ownership on Saturday August 1. Dan Noble will manage the business while Kenneth Noble will teach school in Evanston Wyoming this term. The Nobles also recently sold their ranch holdings in the upper county.
The Rock Springs incident in Wyoming, labeled the Chinese Massacre, involved violence against Chinese miners during the 1885 labor tensions. Army and state officials debated protection and mobilization as mobs repelled Chinese laborers and damaged Union Pacific property.
Infant Richard Mie Blevins, born July 30, died between Sunday and Tuesday, laid to rest Tuesday afternoon with a graveside service by Rev. John Northrop of the Congregational church in Big Piney cemetery. Tanner Mortuary oversaw arrangements.
Graveside service conducted Tuesday morning August 4, 1959 for Mrs Dorothy Becker Gentry wife of Lynn Gentry who died after long illness in Rock Springs The rites were led by Reverend Vernon Ranchey and Reverend John E Gerard with Tamer Mortuary in charge and many relatives and friends in attendance.
Postmaster Nichols announces a revised Washington mail schedule. Northbound mail from Pinevale will not arrive here until 2 00 p m The South mail will arrive on time but travel southward.
Special assistant attorney general for the Game and Fish Department Bud Cage announced his resignation effective August 13. He will enter private practice in Kemmerer after joining the attorney general's staff in November 1957 and the Game and Fish Department in February 1958.
Veterans Affairs offers education and training aid for children of deceased veterans from World War I World War II and the Korean conflict who died in service or after discharge from a service connected disability. Eligible students are typically 18 to 23 with a high school diploma though exceptions exist. Benefits range from 50 to 110 dollars monthly based on enrollment level with coop programs at 90 dollars. Early applications are urged and the process requires vocational counseling school and study plan approval before final VA action.
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