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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1956
Page
4
The Upper Green River Valley Cattlemen's Association sponsors a drive to designate Sublette County as Brucellosis Free. Ranchers must own or control 90 percent of eligible cattle and 75 percent must signal support. Vaccination rates remain high, but communication with ranchers is proving challenging and time is critical.
Alorada mountain meadow soils vary from cobble to deep silty layers formed by stream activity. Proper irrigation builds a sod mat of 1/4 to 1/2 inch, while overwatering thickens it. High elevations under irrigation increase organic matter through crop residue and slowed decay due to cooler temps and water fogging.
Mountain meadow soils reflect human influence on their development and require careful management. Deep soils with good structure support higher forage yields, while shallow or gravely substrates need precise irrigation, fertilization, and harvesting to reach similar production.
The Southwest School District invites bids for about 250 tons of oil-treated slack coal to be hauled from Rock Springs and delivered to Big Piney Schools during the 1956-57 year. Bids may be rejected. openings planned on or about September 10, 1956. Address bids to Paul McGrath, Superintendent, Big Piney Wyoming. August 9-16-23, ’56.
Bill Fredericks of Dixon & Company operates a wholesale paper house in Salt Lake City and met with local business owners on Monday to discuss improvements.
Big Piney prepares for August 11 dedication of Compressor Station No. 23 marking the natural gas tie in to the Pacific Northwest pipeline. Governor Milward L. Simpson will speak, followed by a free community barbecue and two dance bands at the Big Piney Community Hall.
A Wyoming booklet cites US Forest Service data showing 12 billion board feet more than 1955 volume, four times a typical home's yearly timber need. Forests underpin Wyoming’s fourth largest industry with 3 million dollars in payroll and one in four workers in forest sectors. Tree Farms cover 40 557 acres and offer free inspections and Tree Farm certificates for privately owned land ready for timber crop growth.
Mr and Mrs Logan Homer were seen shopping in town last Friday afternoon as they checked local stores for bargains. A potential want ad inquiry followed their outing.
John Tanner of Pig Piney describes hosting 12 families across 9 Wyoming counties during his summer as a Wyoming International Farm Youth Exchangee to England. He says the experience builds grass roots understanding as hosts discuss problems and welcome him into their families. Susan Twitchell of La Barge reports visiting several 10 Clubs and their youthful demonstrations, noting growing competition and future plans.
Notice states registration for the 1656 57 school year at Bog Piney High School on August 22, with morning hours 9 to 12 and afternoon 1 to 5. Open to all students from first grade to senior year. lockers limited and assigned first come, first served. Students must register in person. no proxy registrations. Juniors and seniors urged to register themselves to confirm credits and required courses. Public notice August 10-17, 1956.
Several Big Piney young people attended the dance in La Barge on Saturday night as local teens gathered for an evening of music and socializing in the community hall.
Congressman Keith Thomson of Wyoming received a letter of commendation from Joseph W. Martin Jr former House minority leader. Martin praised Thomson for loyal support of the Eisenhower program and his help in achieving a record of accomplishment despite a slim majority. The letter wished him rest and a return next year to face forthcoming challenges.
Forest Service in Department of Agriculture will hold an advisory hearing at the Forest Supervisor's office in Kemmerer Wyoming on August 20 1956 at 1 PM. The meeting invites all interested to present views on proposed timber access roads including Green River Lake Road and Willow Creek routes with options for oral or written statements due by August 27 1956. Dr H H Seaborn a Salt Lake City vision specialist was seen at Marbleton Hotel last Friday treating several locals amid visiting relatives.
The Edward Davis Swan collection of Indian and pioneer relics was donated to the University of Wyoming by Mrs. Theodore S. Hendee of Salt Lake City. Swan, a 1860s to 1890s miner and rancher, left an autobiography detailing memories of Helena Montana Big Piney Salt Lake City and Pike's Peak regions.
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