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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1949
Page
1
Clarence Davis broke his leg in two places above the ankle when the horse he rode stumbled and fell during cattle work. He was rushed to Kemmerer and then to Salt Lake City for treatment. This is the second time the leg has broken in the same spot. Friends here wish him a swift recovery.
Wyoming's total pressed valuation has nearly doubled in 15 years with 1929 total assessed at 819,622,989 and 1935 at 2,022,218. The 1949 figure rose to 95,988,781 above last year, with railroads the top property item at 29,287,987 and oil properties totaling 3,498,210. Public utilities and telephones also show strong values, while pipelines, refineries, storage, and drilling equipment contribute to the year’s high totals.
George E. Sinner, manager of Kemmerer Wyoming Employment Service, left for Casper to attend a training session for agency personnel. The conference runs through Saturday at the Townsend Hotel and covers new procedures for interstate unemployment claims and dependents allowances following the 30th legislature changes.
Starting November 20, St John the Baptist Episcopal Church will hold Sunday services at 4:00 p.m. for the winter months. Rev Judson S Leeman M D oversees the arrangements.
Art B. Arentson of Bridger National Forest Kemmerer Wyoming will retire December 31 ending 42 years of continuous forest conservation service. He began in 1907 and held multiple posts including head of Bridger NF since 1937. Regional Forester W B Rice announced the retirement and noted Arentson as a builder of conservation principles.
Subiette County Treasurer Hazel Lawes urges immediate license number applications after December 15 with title and registration certificates, weight slip, and payment. Also mentions Rube Fox visiting his family from the ranch on WLaBarge over the weekend.
Advice from The Modern Woodman stresses that lack of ability should not trigger harsh punishment. Emphasize love and understanding, analyze difficulties, and plan with teachers. Encourage self reflection, reassure effort, and pursue parent teacher conferences to tailor support.
Notice instructs wrapping parcels in strong paper and card, labeling clearly with Nas. zone, return address, and Box No. Sealed cards with 8c postage are 1st class and may be forwarded. unsealed seeds nonstandard. Advises registering or insuring valuable items.
Albert Conrad has been confined to his home with influenza this week according to local health notes. The report notes no complications and that rest and isolation are advised for recovery.
Seventeen year old Boro Dean Hageman of Powell Park County is named state fap winner in the National 4-H Club Soil Conservation Contest. He receives a $5000 savings bond from Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. he and his father manage a 160 acre farm focusing on erosion control via terraces contour farming and strip cropping. He has completed 12 other 4-H projects in eight years as a club member.
University of Wyoming commencement speaker Jack Foster and Yale’s Samuel Bemis won Freedoms Foundation prizes at Valley Forge for best public information essays. Eisenhower presented awards. winners’ works are sealed in a Freedom Capsule to be opened in 2049. Bemis, affiliated with Yale and the University of Wyoming Institute of International Affairs, delivered the summer address.
County Agent's News reports Miss Martha Ulrich of the Wyoming Agricultural Extension Service explains wet-cleaning. She notes moist soil like perspiration and fruit juices may require wet cleaning after dry cleaning, stressing fabric protection and individualized treatment.
Mrs. Sadie Osterhout was taken to Salt Lake City for medical care by her grandson and granddaughter and is now being treated at St Marks hospital. Friends hope for her speedy recovery and note the need for a reliable cleaner for clothing to avoid wear in home laundry.
Mrs Joe Murdock and son Michael visited Denver Colorado for Thanksgiving with J H Francis family. Special floral pieces and potted plants available from Duftey Floral Gift Shoppe Kemmerer Wyoming through Big Piney representative Mrs Powell Gray.
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