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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1940
Page
1
The Triangle Club sponsors the annual Bazaar and free dance for children at the Community Hall next Saturday afternoon December 14. All community children are invited and local families are urged to attend the sale of fine gift articles suitable for Christmas.
The Christmas Seal Campaign announces Mrs Jack Ball of Boulder as the first purchaser of the 1940 Christmas Seal Bond. Denominations start at five dollars and bonds promote tuberculosis education and public health work nationally. Bonds are displayed by schools and fraternal groups to show participation in the anti tuberculosis drive. The campaign notes bonds fund support from state and local associations and emphasize health and happiness from giving.
Aaron L Lethidge and Bennie F Lethidge sons of Mrs Mary E Lethidge of LaBarge joined the U S Army. One enlisted early last week the other rode in from the Deep South. The two are assigned to the 27th Infantry at Fort Ord California after local recruitment.
Wyoming 4 H members excel at the National Club Congress and Stock Show in Chicago. Wet Springs county team members Sam Albright, Leaton Bitch Lezer Neilson, with Wishard Wilson as alternate, placed sixth in judging among 25 states. Casper Delia Guthri c, Worland Lilian Hinkle, Torrington Marjorie Olsen earned top group placements in clothing. Bonnie Bell Evanston led canned foods with jars of fruit and meat.
The Wyoming Legislature will open its 28th session on January 14 with 27 senators and 56 representatives for a four day initial meeting. The session will run 40 days, likely ending February 3, due to the calendar shifting.
A Christmas program will be given by the school Friday afternoon December 20 starting at 1:30. All district residents are invited. The Tahéle Club will have Santa Claus to distribute candy to children. Two basketball games are scheduled for Saturday night December 1 with the High School facing Diamondville. Interim plans for a second game are not settled. Two Boy Scout teams will play during intermission. Woodworking students with guidance of Joe Bradley are finishing the locker and shower room in the basement this week. Several low country visitors were here for the weekend. Francis Tarmer and Robert L Mulier returned from a Cheyenne trip.
A new and up to date bakery opened Monday in Big Piney by H D Cooper across from the Piney hotel. It offers bread cakes and pies and aims to serve the town and surrounding community.
The article notes the U S death toll from tuberculosis would exceed 240000 if early 1900s rates persisted. It reports current mortality lower but still high among unskilled workers, seven times that of skilled workers, and says tuberculosis ranks seventh in death causes, rising from first place since 1912.
Community members are invited to a Sunday December 15 meeting at 6 o clock in the Brick church followed by a fellowship dinner. All residents urged to attend and bring a dish. Mrs. George Moffat Bent is the contact for details. No charge for the dinner.
Norman Barlow of Cora motored in Tuesday evening to be present at Mazome Ledge where activity drew local attention and residents noted his presence during the event.
A World War II era column analyzes British plans to weaken Italy by naval and air actions in the Mediterranean. It notes Italian morale low and Mussolini’s regime strained while Britain increases raids and eyes potential base access on Greek islands. The piece mentions UK sabotage rumors and a Purchaser agent ordering 1000 tanks as signs of invasion planning. Big Piney Lodge No 474 F and A M elects and installs officers including Ralph Hopkins as Worshipful Master and Albert Lason as Secretary.
People who wish to donate toys dolls or games should notify Mrs C Howerton by December 18 or leave items at the Berber Shop. The American Legion Auxiliary plans to paint repair and assemble baskets for distribution to families in need.
Notice under Wyoming law that a list of unclaimed essays taken up by brand inspectors at county markets is posted in the County House of Pinedale Sublette County. An additional copy is on file with the county clerk. Russell Thorp, Secretary-Chief Inspector, Wyoming Stock Growers Association.
Rep. Hoton of Washington introduces H R 10713 to grant unappropriated public lands and minerals to 13 western states excluding helium. States include Washington Montana North Dakota Oregon Idaho Wyoming South Dakota California Nevada New Mexico Arizona Colorado. Rep. Sumner seeks to extend the life of the temporary national plan and proposes House Resolution 618 setting April 3 1941 for committee action.
Captain Cond Silard of the Maine Corps in Salt Lake City recalls Marine focus on rifle and gunnery skill as essential even as tanks and planes gain prominence. He notes that accurate marksmen decide success, with historic emphasis on shooting precision over new equipment.
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