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Newspaper

Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1946

Page

5

Free on bail for two counts of first degree murder

Fred Mahaffey of Pinedale was granted bail set at 15000 dollars to appear in district court in Pinedale on two murder charges. Ballard’s bail was denied. Attornies include Jones Quealy and Kabey with prosecutors Ziegler and Muir.

Fred Mahaffey Finedale H. BR. Christmas Kemmerer Pinedale Mahaffey Allan Ballard Christmas Ballard Balard Casey HE. Hensley Jay 7Wan Jones P. J. Quealy Louis Kabey Evanston Paul Ziegler Gourty Water A. Muir Rock Springs

Examination For Post Master Opens In City

The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination to fill a vacancy for postmaster. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, residents of the delivery area for at least one year, in good physical condition, and within age limits. Men and women may apply. Highest three eligibles will be certified to the Postmaster General for nomination by the President with Senate confirmation.

Ben United States Civil Service Commission Genere United States Congress Civil Service Commission Senate United States Civil Service Commisson Washington, D. C

OPA Holds Back Meat Dairy Prices Amid Decontrol

OPA will not provide price lists for meat poultry eggs butter or cheese before August 21 at the earliest as these items remain temporarily outside price control. If the Decontrol Board restores control, OPA will resume ceiling lists. Fresh dairy and vegetables price lists effective August 5 have been issued, while community price lists for dry groceries and perishables in effect on August 20 were revoked.

OPA

Big Piney School Lunch Program Rated Highly in Wyoming Survey

A Wyoming survey released by Governor Lester Hunt finds the Big Piney School active in the state lunch program. The 173 day year saw over 14 000 hot lunches served with expenses above 3000 dollars. Families and the school supplied most funds while the U.S. Department of Agriculture contributed about 1200 dollars. Townspeople and teachers contribute generously each year.

Wyoming Lester Hunt Big Piney School Big Piney United States

Daily Vacation Bible Program Starts Next Week

The program will run each morning with activities in gangs recreation handiwork and more. Leaders include Mrs Reta Carr Miss Donna Ward Miss Shirley Gages and Mr Walter Goehring guiding the school and program. All children and youths age four and older are invited to attend.

Aip Reta Carr Donna Ward Shirley Gages Walter Goehring

Bids Sought for 50 Tons of Coal Delivery in 1946

Sealed bids for 50 tons of oiloy slack coal must be received by the County Board of Commissioners at 10 00 A M on Tuesday September 3 1946. specify coal quality or mine name. board may reject all bids. Delivery to Court House by August 1 1946. Helen Attwood County Clerk notes.

Board of County Commssioners Court House Océ Board of County Commissioners Helen Attwood Agriculture Department Cah

County Agent Reports Dry Conditions and Mixed Harvest in Wyoming

County Agent Harold Hurich notes surface moisture is short in most Wyoming areas with Teton and Washakie counties as exceptions. Harvests begin with grain in Wind River and Big Horn areas, with about half the grain already harvested in northeast, southeast, and other regions. Livestock prospects are fair to good, labor remains tight, and farm machinery is scarce as farmers repair old equipment. Also advises against using DDT as a repellent and provides proper application guidance.

Harold Hurich Wyoming Teton Washakie Crook County Southwastern Sublette Wind River Big Horn Goshen County Lincon Natrona County Geburg Rem Weston County Freemon Uinta

Guests At The C P Noble Home On South Piney Ranch

Guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Noble include Mrs. Dorothy Luce formerly of Lava Hot Springs Idaho and Mrs. Carolyn Gene of San Francisco sisters of Mrs Noble. Also present are Mr. and Mrs. Knoblick and their daughter Vickey. Frances Tarter, known as a Teal pioneer of Big Piney, is recalled.

C. P. Noble South Piney Ranch Dorothy Luce Lava Hot Springs Idaho Carolyn Gene San Francisco Noble Knoblick Daughtver Vickey Gbove Kiddies Frances Tarter Moster Big Piney Tauter Green River Clifton Fear, Sr

Wyoming to add 300 housing units for veteran students

University of Wyoming will add about 300 housing units for married veteran students and faculty, including 104 Butler huts, 196 prefabricated apartments and 23 trailer houses. Hudson Hall for 386 single men will be ready by October 1, with priority housing for Wyoming veterans.

Futture University of Wyoming A. L. Keeney Keeney Secessio Central Hudson Hall Kaiser Company Vancouver Wash

Honey Substitutes for Sugar in Canning Pears Tested

Pears and apples canned with honey were presented as a means to stretch limited sugar supplies. E. J. Thiessen of the Wyoming Experiment Station described honey as a good match for pears and apples, based on wartime sugar substitute studies. Judges found it fair with plums but disliked it with peaches. Honey should replace part of sugar, or be used in half and half mixtures for best results.

E. J. Thiessen Wyoming Experiment Station Miss Thiessen

Insect Repellent Research for Livestock Attracts Interest

Several companies are pursuing developments to repel insects on livestock with more details expected later. The discussion notes ongoing efforts and anticipated information releases as research progresses.

Big Piney Telephone Exchange Hours Expanded

The Big Piney Telephone Exchange is now open daily from 6:00 A M to 10:00 P M with Sunday hours 9:00 A M to 12:00 A M and 6:00 P M to 9:00 P M ensuring extended service across the week.

BIG Piney Telephone Exchange Big Piney

County Budget Hearings Drive Adjustments in Sublette County

Sublette County Wyoming held a public hearing on the proposed budget for 1946-1947 at 8 p.m. with Chairman Carroll R. Noble and Commissioners Jas F. Mickelson and James Jensen present. The budget was cut by 5000 dollars from general expenditures to cover cash reserves and the general levy increased from 2109 to 2683 due to revenue discrepancies.

Pinedale Wyoming Carroll BR. Nebie Jas. F. Mickelson James Jensen Helen Board OF County Commissioners Sublette Carroll R. Noble Atwood Daid Board Helen Atwood Conny Big Piney Examiner

WAVES to Remain on Active Duty in Thirteenth District

About 100 enlisted WAVES will stay on active duty in the Thirteenth Naval District until July 4, 1947. Retention is voluntary. Fifteen officers seek to stay until July 1, 1947 and six planned to serve through January 1, 1947. The district peaked in April 1945 with 27,000 enlisted and 300 officers on duty.

Seattle Wash Thirteenth Naval District Naval Service l Thirteenth Naval

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