Polio Drive Fund Update and Jackson Hole Event Preview
Polio headquarters in Pinedale reports the county Polio Fund at $419.17 and hopes for more before transfer to the general polio committee. A February weekend in Jackson Wyoming features the All-America Cutter Race, ski shows, a torchlight parade, dances, ice throne, and queen coronation, with visitors urged to reserve at Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce.
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Pinedale
General
Jackson
Wyoming
All-America Cutter Race Association
Lown Wood Dene
Jackson Lake
Snow King Mountain
Food Times
Jackson Hole Chamber of Commierce
Wyoming coeds finalists chosen for Sigma Chi Sweetheart
Three University of Wyoming coeds advance to the 1951 Sweetheart of Sigma Chi contest. Shirley Hubbell Nadine Pape and Betty Sheldon vie for the title, with the winner to be announced at the Sweetheart Ball on February 17.
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Wyoming
Helen ‘Hubbell
Larnamie
Colcollege of Commerce
Ivan Million
Midwest
Nadine Pape
Lester Pape
Daniel
Earl Babcock
Los Angeles
Calif
Gvseth Sheldon
Bob Stouffer
Riverton
Franklin B. Sheldon
Social Security law boosts benefits under new amendments
Patrick Shafer notes the September increases under the amended Social Security Act. Monthly payments rise from roughly 10 to 50 percent depending on benefit level, with examples including a retired worker’s pay up from about 26 to 46 dollars and family benefits like 85 to 150 dollars. Eligibility rules loosen for old age and survivors insurance with six quarters of covered employment sufficient for benefits.
Skating Party Hosts and Night Out After School
Bennis Fox and Jackie Bennett hosted a skating party on Friday after school with a chili supper. Attendees included Janice Jones Onerida Lewis Tommy OWeil Ray Vende Mark David Budd Jerome Decker and Henny Fear. The group then went to a movie later that evening.
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Bennis Fox
Jackie Bennett
Janice Jones
Onerida Lewis
Tommy Oweil
Ray Vende Mark
David Budd
Jerome Decker
Henny Fear
Lions Ladies Night Dinner and Dance a Success
February 24 set for Lions Club of Big Piney event with Frank H. Brown as speaker and Francis W. Tanner toastmaster. Dinner at 7 36 pm followed by dancing with Ted L. Anderson orchestra. attendees include Lions from Kemmerer and Pinedale.
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Lions Club
Big Piney
Ted L. Anderson
Evanston
Lion
Frank Taylor is New Head of State Press Association
Frank Taylor, general manager of the Kemmerer Gazette, was elected president of the Wyoming Press Association for 1951 at a two day state convention. The gathering honored eight newspapers for excellence and announced a state and national charity drive Save The Children Bundle Week to aid war and rural children.
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Big Piney
Park
Victor Cullens
Edna B. Stolt
Wyoming
Save the Children Federation
United States
Europe
Far Eest
Korea
Finland
France
Greece
Austria
Germany
Italy
America
Cullens
Csui
Frank Taylor
State Press Association
Kemmerer Gazette
Wyoming Press Association
Taylor
Jack Perry
Casper Tribune Herald
Colorado
Wyoming State Tribune of
Cheyenne
Wi Fam C. Deming
Rott
A. A. Schlacht
Buffalo Buctin
Jack Richards
Cody Time
Reward J. Breece
Wyoming State Journal
Landeard
R.R. Albaugh
Laramie Newsgavere, Inc
Laramie
Thacher Shortage Critical In Wyoming
Wyoming faces a severe teacher shortage with about 730 teaching jobs open in September while only 243 qualified Wyoming teachers are available. Dean C. C. Schwiering calls the situation shocking and tragic, noting many teachers may enlist in the armed services or move to business and industry. He warns demand could reach 900 to 1000 teachers statewide and urges more young people to enter teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Wyoming
C. C. Schwiering
University
College of Education
State officials weigh measures to boost Wyoming teachers
Dr. Schwiering warns that Wyoming must act as other states reduce teacher supply. He notes the shortage is especially severe in elementary grades as states fail to train enough teachers. Mr and Mrs Mike Virostko depart for a trip to Michigan then visit southern states on return.
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Schwiering
Wyoming
Mike Virostko
Michigan
Walker Family Visit and Sawmill Closure in Superior
Robert Walker of Superior Montana visits his mother Mrs Lucy Walker and brother Glen. He has closed his sawmill in Superior. He is accompanied by Tyra Martin and will depart soon for Fort Worth Texas. The area suffered a cold spell last Sunday with frozen water pipes as a result.
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Sail Conservation Service
Soil Conservation District
Extension Service
Robert Walker
Superior
Montana
Lucy Walker
Glen
Bob
Tyra Martin
Fort Worth
Texas
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Arthur Weber
Robert Diegelman
Don Nagel
James Greenwood
Gordon Mickelson
Max Robert Thompson
Weber
Nagel
A. A. Thompson
Tome
Hiawatha, Cols
Patrick 3. Shafer
Rock Springs
Social Security Office
Lions Ladies Night
P.T.A
Haydn Edwards
Georgen
Green River
Haydn
Rock Springs Hospital
Edwards
Bouwder
Wyo
Sublette
Board of Supervisors
Big Piney Sail Conservation District
Dan H. Budd
Franks D. Bal
Woriting
R. Bal
Eso
Wyoming State Association of Soil Conservation Districts
Pt.a
P T. A
Goodnow
Big Piney School
Howard Masoner
Charlee Noble
Arizona
Old Mexico
Yose, Jr
Frank D. Bal, Jr
G. T. Morgan
J. B. Budd
Chas. Ott
Dr. Morgan
Harold D. Hurich
Soil Conservation Service Office
Save-The Children
Tony Bedont
Vickie Louise
Joan BR. Nelson
John R. Nelson
PF. . Lewis
High Noom
Chatfield
Salt Lake City
Nelson
Kemmerer
KAS
Bis Piney High School
Nu Club
Casper Morning Star
Denver
Caper Tribune Herald
Laramie Republican Boomerang
Pi Della Epsilon
River
Reyview
Cody Times
Civil Aeronautics Commission of
Onesk
S How
Thacher
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