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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1961
Page
2
Carl Urbighit recalls a ranch visit marked by sudden anger over dogs killing and injuring sheep and other livestock. He warns owners to track dogs at night and notes a wider rural defense and farming price outlook for 1961 with Farm Bureau style commentary.
Betty L Budd of Big Piney Wyoming was named to the Hereford association, joining 88 breeders on the roster. The national group lists more than 10 000 registered Herefords. the year’s tables show 475 843 registered calves and two record highs.
The 1859 opening of the Menger Hotel in San Antonio is recalled as a landmark, noted for its 250 modern rooms and century-old charm. The original bar, inspired by London's House of Lords, hosted Colonel Teddy Roosevelt who recruited Rough Riders here, while famed guests included Lee, Grant, Houston, Sarah Bernhardt, Buffalo Bill, Oscar Wilde and others.
Paul N Sherbel a land surveyor explains HB102 and HB140 proposing the boundary follows nearest section lines to a ground identifiable, avoiding an expensive survey. The change would use existing section lines through T33N R1SW and seek Bureau of Land Management surveys to adjust the boundary. He notes possible slight gain to Sublette County but warns area has no tax base and may involve oil or gas exploration costs.
Executrix Gimmie Virostko will file final account and petition for distribution in Sublette County Clerk of Court by February 1 1961. Interested parties may object in writing by February 20 1961. If no objections, final settlement will be made on February 21 1961. Published in Big Piney Examiner January 18 26 and February 2 9 1961.
Wyoming Game and Fish Department data show 12,787,806 fish stocked in 1960 weighting 326,462 pounds, down from 13,500,000 fish and up from 284,717 pounds in 1959. Large reservoirs received bigger fingerlings to reduce crowding, with costs per pound varying by station from Den Seras to Cody and Story hatcheries.
Harry F. Scribner, director of Internal Revenue for the Cheyenne district, says most farmers owe the federal self-employment tax for 1960 at 4.1 percent in addition to income tax. Self-employed farmers pay Social Security taxes. those earning less than 400 dollars may elect to pay the tax and still qualify for benefits. For questions, obtain the free Farmers Tax Guide by writing the Internal Revenue Service in Cheyenne Wyoming.
The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission said it would not finalize the number of nonresident elk licenses for the 1961 season until its March meeting. Commissioner J Jacolotti stated the panel should complete further studies before deciding. The commission had announced in December that nonresident hunters could take elk during the 1961 seasons and that license numbers would likely be increased.
Local churches list weekly schedules including Congregational Church with 10 00 p m church school 8 00 p m worship and St Anne Catholic Mass at 10 30 a m confessions at 10 00 a m Upper Green River Branch Sunday School 11 00 a m sacrament 12 00 priesthood following. Assembly of God evangelistic service 7745 Sunday evening Children s Church Wednesday Bible study and prayer. First Baptist Church morning 10 a m evening unspecified prayer service Wednesday. St John the Baptist Episcopal Morning worship 9 a m Sunday School 10 a m.
Classified notice offering $400 monthly for refilling and collecting money from new type coin operated dispensers. No selling required. Requires a car, references, and $600 to $1900 cash. Work seven to twelve hours weekly or more full time. For interview send details to P O Box 1055 Boise Idaho with a phone number.
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