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Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1953

Page

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Hospital Board Holds Open Meeting in Legion Hall

Bublette County Hospital board chairman Eton Gooey and members Francis Tanner Herman Jensen and Jake Pfister met with the public at the Legion Hall to discuss county clinics in Big Piney and Pinedale. Dr Snapp will assume full duties as head of hospital services split between towns. more open meetings planned to hear taxpayer views.

Legion Bublette County Hospital Eton Pinedale Norman “Aying Snapp Pineda Big Piney Knapp

Insurance studies grow at Wyoming College of Commerce

The Wyoming Association of Insurance Agents plans a new program next year at the College of Commerce. A 150 acre endowment will fund a new initiative for students pursuing the insurance field. The association, led by President Laekten of Port to promote student readiness, offers three current courses and seeks to expand with a Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters professional track.

Wyoming Freedmen and Erins College of Commerce Unis Weex Tamer Tta Pongretmietar Byetpang Adonindetrie Pir Trtal Abwt Feld

They Went That Way by American Legton Auxiliary Dramatics Club

A local theatrical sketch featuring a known cast from Big Piney with female leads Tana Davis Big Piney Marilyn Meeka Tyra and Ma Kot Pleishman alongside Bogen Gummerford Cagney Sims and Swanson. Sheriff Pierce Mae Weet Decker and Florence Bertram visit Boulder for Thanksgiving with relatives in this holiday sample.

Tana” Davis Big Piney Marilyn” Meeka Waxy Chandler” Swanson Big Chief Chochise Hopalong Pierce

Suspected ice crash injures Cant county resident near Susie

Mrs. Wilfred Carriese of Cant suffered a broken leg in an auto accident near Susie on Kemmerer Tuesday evening. The car struck an icy spot, left the road, and careened over an embankment into Willow Creek. She was treated at LOM hospital. Other occupants were her husband Andrew Spoorer and three others from the Yearsley hunting camp.

Wilfred Carriese Cant Susie Kemmerer Willow Creek Lom Hospital Andrew Spoorer Yearsley

Irrigation upgrades and soil tests reflect 1954 Ag Program activity

Arthur Homer expands irrigation on his farm with seven more structures and new headgates while the Agricultural Conservation Program assists. A. Pear Jr reports Tehimi Wheat at 91 percent purity and 3 percent germination amid drought. The 1954 program held a sign-up meeting at the Soil Conservation Service office with a final gathering planned for December, as Kenneth Fear builds water spreading ditches to cover 200 acres for better pasture yields. Red clover and germination tests cost 100 per sample, with specimens sent to the University of Wyoming Seed Laboratory. Robert A. Springman reports about 1750 bales of alfalfa and smooth brome harvested.

Arthur Homer Hus Kenneth Fear University of Wyoming, Wyoming Wyoming Muddy Gan Copyenne Green River Cheyenne Dunn Street Cas Buffalo Lusk Basin Worland

James King Jr Shot In Boulder Thanksgiving Mishap

James King Jr of Boulder was accidentally shot in the stomach when a .22 caliber pistol fell from its holster on Thanksgiving morning. He is hospitalized at Rock Springs with the bullet lodged near a kidney and is reported to be getting along as well as can be expected.

James King, Jr Boulder Florence Bertram Big Piney Rock Springs Young King

Springmans Return From Denver Hospital Stay

Mr and Mrs Robert Springman and their young son visited after Bob spent weeks in a Denver hospital recovering from major surgery He reports progress and a steady recuperation The Prandls atirier worked on bulldozing the area south of the Examiner site near the rink to level ground

Robert Springman Denver Cold Bob Prandls Atirier Examier of Thce Rink

University of Wyoming picks 29 for Who’s Who list

Twenty nine University of Wyoming students, nine women and 20 men, were named in the 1953 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Bob Looney, son of Mrs Capitola Looney, was among the men elected for high scholarship, leadership and service to the university. Others listed include Sigma Phi Epsilon members and Interfraternity Council leaders. Also noted are weekend visits and local social details involving university affiliates.

University of Wyoming Studert Bob Looney Capitola Looney Sigma Phi Ensifon Intertraternity Council

FHA News Annual Mother and Daughter Event at High School

The FHA gathering on November 24, 1953 featured a 100m gag turkey decor, a High School Chorus performance, and speeches by Grace Barton and two former Cheater Brothers. Bonnie Fox received the Trunjor Demestia award, and the chapter announced its new mother Rath Budd and brother Derr me Decker before farewell remarks.

FHA Hal's Grace Barton Mrs Anderson Mre Tanner Bonnie Fox Demestia Bonnie Cate Rath Budd Derrme Decker Grace

Johnson Becomes New Owner Of Anderson-Penton Trucks

Pat Johnson, noted rancher from Cottomwood country, acquires the Anderson-Penton Co. livestock trucks based in Pinedale. The new owner is described as energetic and capable, with some land holdings in the upper country disposed or leased to finance the purchase.

Pat Johnson Anderson-Penton Trucks Cottomwood Country Anderson-Penton Co Pinedale Pat

Wyoming 4-H Members Earn Chicago Congress Trips

Four Wyoming 4-H club members earned all expense trips to the 32nd National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago. Lyle Bomgardner, 16, of Slater, won for Tractor Maintenance with 360 field hours and 12 maintenance hours and a blue ribbon in his record book. Shirley Reed, 16, of Cheyenne, is state winner in the Girls Record program with extensive clothing, foods, leadership work and demonstrations. Dennis Daly, 14, of Glendo, earns Dairy Achievement honors and will attend Congress as guest of the National Committee with a 4-H dairy program spanning six years and multiple trophies. Alice Ann Blom, 17, of Saratoga, earns Food Preparation honors with 178 meals served and 271 dishes prepared, as she leads through 4-H cooking and Junior Leader roles.

Chicago Wyoming Club Bomgardner Slater Kent Lyle Bomgardner Standard Oil Foundation of Chicago Wyoming Lyle Arnold R. Bomgardner Bordeaux 4-Hub Shirley Reed Cheyenne Montgomery Ward Shirley Verlan Reed Dennis Daly Glenda Jhennis Couress Dennis Horseshoe 4-H Livestock Club R. W. Daly Alice Ann Blom Saratoga Platt Valley Kelvinator Alice Carl Blom Saratoga Jr. Ranbery

Pony Express Net Covers Radio Gaps In Wyoming

The Wyoming highway department teamed with the state ham radio operator group to create the Pony Express Net. The 38 amateur operators, spread across Wyoming, will back up FM links during power outages and provide weather and road information to highway stations in emergencies. Patrol posts in Cheyenne Laramie Evanston Kemmerer Torrington Lusk Casper and Sheridan will relay pertinent information to the public.

Pony Express Wyoming Highway Department Jeep Frank A. Wolf Cheyenne Wyoming Association ‘Testas Highway Department Thurman D Sherard Eny Laramie Hvanston Kemimerer Torrington Lusk Casper Sheridan

Auxiliary and Legion Meeting Notes Highlight Community Efforts

The Auxiliary and Legion held a December meeting reviewing paid bills and fundraising plans to cover insurance and notes. A new water pump, a flag pole, and Feque were donated to the high school. They sent a $45 box to Cheyenne for Christmas shopping and promoted the Dramatic Club's January appearance. A turkey dinner on December 5 with serving at 5:30, and efforts to renew and grow membership via genealogy checks are announced.

Remar Auxiliary and Legion Legion Hall Arera Cheyenne Toank Els

Congragulations to Smokesgrats on first anniversary

Congratulations are offered to Smokesgrats as they celebrate one year since first publication. The note acknowledges the milestone and extends best wishes for continued success and readership growth.

Drought Aid Loans Reach 345100 in Wyoming Effort

Wyoming shows nine drought loans totaling 345100 with three more applications for 41060 pending nationally 1343 loans totaling nearly 14 million approved across 38 states and Hawaii The program spans livestock and subsistence loans under a five point federal plan to bolster cattle markets and support drought relief measures from USDA and Congress

Laramie Congress Wyoming Hawaii Iseas Farmers Home Administration USDA Iiver U.S

Big Piney High Show Basketball Schedule

Home schedule lists games at Pavillion on Dec 9 and Dec 11 at Rock River, Mt View, Farson, Baggs, Lyma, Pinedate, Saratoga, Binna, Cokeville. January and February dates include Mt View Jan 8 and Farson Feb 23 among others. Local schools Canis greeting noted.

Big Piney High Pavillion Rock River Mt View Farson Baggs Lyma Pinedate Saratoga Binna Jackson Cokeville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hospital Board PU University AF Ory American Legton Auxiliary Dramatics Club Rusty Daniels Kemmeerer A. Pear, Jr Tehimi Robert A. Springman Robert Looney University OF Wyoming Mrs. Donald Gray Geo. W. Hopkina Dove Twitchell LaBerge FHA News Erly Ty the The Cooperative Extension Service Alice Ann Blam American Legion Auxiliary News Auxilary Marie Drouth Canis
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