High School Cantata Presented in Community Hall
Sunday evening at 8 in the Community hall about 40 high school girls performed the cantata Gloria in Excelsis directed by Mrs George Moffat. Dressed in pastels they entered by twos carrying candles, with two Christmas trees and a stained glass window as backdrops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Mary Moffat
Kay Barton
Sally Noble
Jo Anne Maringie
Doana Gray
Susan Tavichel
Russelene Danie
Sally Budd
Marilyn Ray
Former Big Piney Girl Chosen Winter Queen in Aberdeen
Patricia Sherman, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Sherman and former Big Piney residents, was selected as queen for Aberdeen South Dakota's snow festival set for January 14 1980. Winners receive a paid trip to the St Paul winter festival in February. A photo shows her wearing the crown and robe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frantz Shipley
Big Piney
Examiner
Patricia Sherman
W. H. Sherman
Aberdeen
South Dakota
St. Paul, Minn
Announcement of Night Service by Big Piney Telephone Co
The Big Piney Telephone Company announces that after January 1, 1950 night telephone service will be available to its patrons. The notice is issued by The Management and confirms expanded hours for customers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Piney Telephone Co
Special Holiday Floral Pieces from Big Piney Rep
Special floral pieces and potted plants for the holidays are available from Mrs. Donald Gray, the Duffey Floral & Gift Shoppe representative in Kemmerer, Wyoming. Order early for best selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Piney
Donald Gray
Duffey Floral & Gift, Shoppe
Kemmerer
Wyo
Murdoch sisters attend sister's death in Iowa
Mrs. Mary A Murdoch and her sister Mrs Christian Wrang arrived from Sioux City Iowa after their sister Mrs Elizabeth Manning died of a cerebral hemorrhage. Manning had been well and active until a week ago when she managed farm rentals in Rock Valley Iowa as Mrs Lee O Kelly of Balboa cared for their mother in her final days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Murdoch
Chrstian Wrang
Sioux City
Iowa
Elizabth Manning
Manning
Rock Valley
Lee O'Kelly
Lavina Manning
Balboa
Christmas Musical Honors Hospitalized Veterans by Legion Auxiliary
A Special Christmas musical salute to hospitalized veterans features Morten Downey and his quartet with orchestra, a National Championship Glee Club carol, and a Christmas message from National President Mrs. Norman Sheehe. Broadcast on MBC at noon Saturday December 24, 1949. radio chair Medie-Howerton coordinates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
National Broadcasting Co
Morten Downey
Auxiliary
Norman Sheehe
MBC
Medie- Howerton
Christmas Greetings and Soviet Changes in Russian Tradition
A discussion of how Russians wish Merry Christmas and how the holiday has shifted under Soviet rule. It contrasts past church tied celebrations with present life, noting Dedushka Moroz, Baboushka, and gift customs once common for children and girls, respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Baboushka
Notable Citizen Frank Burney Celebrates 80th Birthday
Esteemed townsman and businessman Frank Burney marked his 80th birthday on Monday December 19. The Examiner joins the community in wishing him many happy returns of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gur
Frank Burney
Examiner
Evenild Family Travels to Salt Lake City for Christmas
Mr and Mrs John Evenild and family journey to Salt Lake City Utah to spend Christmas with her father Perry W Jenkins and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Evenild
Salt Lake City, Utah
Perry W. Jenkins
Origins and Traditions of Christmas Carols Across England
An overview of carols as joyful songs tied to Christmas worship and communal celebration. Tracing origins to Italy via clergy, then England’s evolving practice from festive open air hymns to the Wild Waits and street performances with mummers, tumblers, and revelry through the 19th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wallace Fyfe
England
America
Italy
St. Francis of
Assis
Thomas
London
Westminster
Barrett of Lusk Announces Candidacy for Wyoming Governor
Congressman Frank Barrett of Lusk announces his bid for the Republican nomination for governor of Wyoming. The four term U S House member says the early statement gives voters time to assess his plans and outlines a push for an aggressive campaign and a constructive program. Barrett, a WWI veteran and former state senator, has long resided in Lusk practicing law and ranching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Barrett
Wyoming
Barrett
U. S. House of Representatives
Barrettis
Ewing ‘T. Kerr
Mr. Kert
Wyoming State Senate
Congress
Lusk
Niobrara County
Barrett A
State Senate
Bridge Luncheon Highlights Holiday Mood at Jewette Home
A Christmas themed bridge luncheon was hosted Tuesday afternoon at the C. G. Jewette home. Guests included Mrs. C. G. Jewett Mrs. W. R. Farmer Mrs. Robert Diegle man and Mrs. Hugene Forjster with Big Piney and Pineda'e ladies in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.G. Jewette
C. G. Jewett
W. R. Farmer
Robert Diegleman
Hugene Forjster
Evolution of Santa Claus by Thomas Nast a 90 year tale
A brief history of Santa Claus tracing the Nast creation in the 1860s. Thomas Nast, Bavarian born illustrator for Harper's Weekly, popularized Santa with a North Pole home, sleigh with reindeer, red suit and pipe. He also forged iconic political symbols.
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Santa Claus
Thomas Nast
America
Clement Clark Moore
St. Michelas
Santa
Bavaria
Thomas
Germany
United States
New York
Tommy
Leslie's
England
New York Illustrated News
Harper’s Weekly
Nast
Foel
North Pole
Reindeer
Big Piney Schools Close For Two Week Holiday
Big Piney schools closed Wednesday for a two weeks holiday affecting students and staff. No further details available in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Piney
Christmas Looms For All Here In Big Piney
Christmas looms bright for all in Big Piney as readers note an early holiday mood. Old Saint Nick is promised a visit, Tom Turkey will grace tables, and a white Christmas is forecast after lacks of snow previously. The skating rink is being flooded for kiddies, and streets and store windows glow with holiday colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Piney
Tom Turkey
Summer White House in the Tetons
A letter from Joseph C. O’Mahoney to President Roosevelt notes John D. Rockefeller Jr’s land gift in Jackson Hole Wyoming. He praises Grand Tetons as sublime natural scenery and proposes dedicating part of the area as a presidential summer home, with legislation on administration and photos enclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
John D. Rockefeller
United States
Gatenor Chanman
Rockefeller
Jackson Hole
Wyoming
Grand Tetons
America
Wyomias
Secretary of the Interior
Fitch Commission
Jackson Hole Area 50
Joseph C. O'Mahoney
Notice of Annual Meeting of State Bank of Big Piney
The regular annual meeting of the shareholders of the State Bank of Big Piney in Big Piney Wyoming will be held in the director's room on Monday January 1950 at 10 09 A M to vote on amendments increasing common stock distributing a common stock dividend elect two directors and transact other business as may come before the meeting. GEO A MOFFAT Cashier Subscribe for the EXAMINER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bank of
Big Piney
Wyoming
Geo. A. Moffat
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B. Erskine
First Marine Division
Marine Aircraft Wings
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Frank Barret
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