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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1937
Page
5
The school reports Christmas events with grades presenting programs on December 17. Primary and Intermediate students rehearse scenes at Timothy Corners while a masked misfit is revealed in a school pageant. A Wyoming Day observance and a junior play fundraiser are noted along with assorted local notes.
A fire Friday night gutted the Irwin Covey home and nearly all belongings after an overheated kitchen range sparked the blaze. Frank Burney alerted responders at nine twenty, Mrs Covey injured her ankle while freeing the dog, and volunteers could not save the house. The couple thank neighbors for help and express sorrow over the loss.
Laramie will host a December 1 basketball opener as the 1938 Cowboys face a star-studded alumni team coached by Charles Coughlin. Notable invitees include Les Witte Haskell Leaty John Kimball Jack McNiff and many former champions from the 1932 1933 1934 squads plus players from towns across Wyoming and neighboring states. The event, organized with the Laramie junior chamber of commerce and university officials, has drawn enough responses to field a full all star squad.
Miss Helen Peterson of Pinedale Wyoming married Mr Clayton Leatherwood of Palestine Texas at Kemmerer Catholic parish last Sunday morning. The couple will reside in Longmont Colorado where Leatherwood has been transferred. The Rev Father Shellinger officiated with the bride's mother and relatives present. The bride is sister to Mrs Joseph Budd. The Examiner extends congratulations.
The Triangle Club sponsors two dances at Community Hall on December 18 to raise funds for kiddies Christmas party with treats. A good turnout is hoped to share in Santa Claus festival. date will be announced later.
The Triangle Club sponsored a community event at the Hall last Saturday featuring children’s dance to music by Mrs. Dempsey Budd, Roncalio, and Merrit Hopkins. The bazaar sold most items as trees were planted, with thanks to the public for support from W. O. Edmondson of the university.
The piece contrasts Roosevelt era expectations with current downturns. It notes stock steadiness, rising unemployment, tepid production, and looming relief needs. Congress faces chaos on hours, farm relief, and TVA-like authorities, while tax reform gains some momentum amid calls for pro-business policy and utility-friendly stance.
Arch plans and final financing for the Wyoming campus student union be submitted to the university board on December 10. The $240000 project will be self liquidating through a $150000 bond issue plus federal aid and ASUW funds, with income from operation and student and faculty fees sustaining principal and interest.
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