Mrs J F Shipley Laid At Rest in Big Piney
Last rites for Mrs J F Shipley, who died January 27 from a heart attack at Kemmerer hospital, were held Friday at the Congregational church with Rev Robert Botley officiating. She came to Big Piney in 1912 and married Mr Shipley November 25, 1917. Out-of-town relatives included daughter and son-in-law M and Mrs W B Sherman of Rapid City and their daughter Jean Larnon, plus a son and wife Claude Berong of Pocatello. Interment followed at Big Piney cemetery, Tanner Mortuary in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J F Shipley
Kemmerer Hospital
Robert Botley
Pinedale
Big Piney
Shipley
Robert L. Miller
James F. Mickelson
Geo. A. Moffat
Pallbeare
N. P Christensen
RS. Bennett
George A. Moffat
Mayd Spencer
Mike
Paul Virostko
W B. Sherman
Rapid City
South Bakota
Jean la
Meet We on the Green: Fur Traders and Rendezvous Legacy
A historical sketch details the Rocky Mountain Fur Company founders Sublette Jackson Smith Campbell and partners, their frontier operations, and the perilous trappers era. It notes Indian tensions, militarized brigades, and the annual Rendezvous at Horse Creek Green River. Wyoming 4‑H members served 38,624 meals to families this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Je- Gediah Smith
General Ashley
David Jackson
Jed Smith
Robert Campbell
Rocky Mountain Fur Company
Jackson
Smith
Campbell
Jm Bridger
Moser Harris
Jim Beckwourth
Tom Fitzpatrick
Bublette
Sublette
Horse Creek
Green River
Sub- Jette
Jorage Kersucky
Bolt
Ashley
Bridger
Fitzpatrick
Danie
Wyoming
Big Piney Rolls to LeageWin Over Farson Cage Quintet
Big Piney won both games against Farson on Thursday night January 29. The Big Piney A team defeated Farson 35 to 30, while the Big Piney girls topped Farson 19 to 5. Dennis Hacklin led the girls with 14 points, and Buck Duck of Parson had 17 for the night. The Big Piney boys visit Hanna and Saratoga this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Piney
Fateon
Big Piney A
Farson
Big Piney Girls
Dennis Hacklin
Buck Duck
Parson
Big Piney Boys
Hanna
Saratoga
PTA Bingo Party and Bake Sale Successful
The PTA bingo party and bake sale held last Friday, January 30, was a success in every sense. The gross amount reached about 332,509 with few expenses remaining. Prizes and baked goods were donated by juniors and seniors, and the event was well attended. The PTA committee members Frank Bray, Walter Yose, and Victor Cullens thank all who helped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Frank Bray
Walter Yose
Victor Cullens
Congressman Harrison moves to modify Reclamation Act of 1902
Congressman William Henry Harrison introduces a bill to modify the 1902 Reclamation Act. It seeks exemptions from the land limitation when payments affect farm economies, with hearings to determine economic size of farm units and potential amendments in committee.
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Harrison
Washington, DC
William Henry Harrison
R-Wye
Harvacn
Land Congress
Wyoming
Wigrev
House Interior and Ingular Affairs Commiities
Mrs. Barrett Heads 83rd Congress Wives Club in Washington
Mrs. Frank A Barrett wife of Wyoming Senator heads the 83rd Congress wives club elected president amid inauguration festivities. The piece notes her prior experience in Congress circles and her plans to join the seventh Congress wives group. Also mentions family, the Barrett apartment, and welcoming Wyoming friends during the congressional season.
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Mrs
Frank Barrett
83Rd
Congress Club
Frank A Barrett
Senator Barrett
Wyoming
Barrett
Weahington
House of Representatives
Asda
Washington
Tru
University of Wyoming invites students to summer school
Laramie reports that the University of Wyoming has sent out twenty thousand preliminary bulletins for its summer school session. The effort aims to inform students about course offerings and enrollment details for the upcoming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Kansas
Iowa
Tinos
Wyom
Wyemuin
America
Conrad Schwlering
Education
Arta
Commerce
Engineering
Pharmacy
Agriculture
Thetudey
University OF Wyoming
Laramie
District 4-H Leader Training Meeting in Kemmerer
Twelve 4-H leaders attended the southwestern district training in Kemmerer on January with leaders from Carbon, Uinta, Lincoln, Sweetwater and Sublette Counties. Burton W. Marston and Gladys Oler led the program with Honore Demonstration Agents and county agents assisting. Demonstrations covered clothing, foods, home furnishings and live rock projects. About 53 attendees. Sublette County participants included Alfred and Thelma Dutton, Helen Evans, Francis and Helen Turner, Ruth Budd, Helen Bray, Frank Bray Jr, John and Helen Kvenild, Stella McKinstry and Harold Hurteh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
Carbon
Uinta
Lincoln
Sweetwater
Sublette
Burton W. Marston
Gladys Oler
Sublette County
Alfred and
Thelma D'tton
Helen Evans
Francis
Helen Tan Rer
Ruth Budd
Helen Bray
Frank Bray, Jr
John
Helen Kvenild
Stella McKinstry
Harold Hurteh
Farmers' December prices fall 4 percent below parity
Farmers' prices in December averaged four per cent under parity, marking the lowest such gap since April 1950. The report notes widespread declines across major farm sectors and signals continued pressure on agricultural markets.
Girl 17 Dies of Burns in Gasoline Stove Blast
A 17 year old girl, Shirley Miley of Cheyenne, Wyoming, burned when a gasoline stove exploded while refilling it. She was pulled from the trailer fire, treated at Blaine's cafe, then at Kemmerer hospital where she died at 4:00 am. Her husband Budd Miley and her parents, Mr and Mrs William Farrell, were in Cheyenne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Miley
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Blaine’s
Mortivan Francis Tanner
Miley
Budd Miley
Willliam Farrell
Murdoch Sisters Care at Home in Rag Point District
Mrs Mary A Murdoch of Rag Point is recuperating at her daughter Mrs John A Scheute at 825 Rhode Tslard Avenue after a two week illness. Another daughter Mrs B J Bing of the Thief Spieces area reports Murdoch had been sent to Rock Springs for medical care where pneumonia was determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Murdoch
John A Scheute
Rhode Tslard Avenue
Mra. B. J Bing
Spieces Hoa
Ee Murdock
Reck Springs
Rock Springs
Father of Mackey Nelson Dies at 87
J L Nelson aged 87 died suddenly of a heart attack on Sunday at the Nelson home on the John C Budd and Son ranch in Meadow Canyon. The body was prepared by Tanner Mortuary and taken to Fish Haven Utah for services held Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Nelson and children attended. Deceased had been at the Nelson home for some time and his death came as a shock to his son and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J L Nelson
Nelson
John C Budd and Son
Meadow Canyon
Tanner Mortuary
Fish Haven
Utah
L. D & Services
Surprise birthday dinner honors Mrs Gunter in Wyoming notes
Mr and Mrs Irvin Covey hosted a surprise dinner for Mrs Robert Gunter with guests including Mr and Mrs Davis Mrs Larson Mrs Fox and Mrs Lawrence Miller. Wyoming Stock Growers association roles cite a $200 reward for harming members stock per University of Wyoming records. Riverton visitors faced hospitalization for Scarletina before returning to Rapid City South Dakota. First Wyoming Territory seal designed by ex governor John A Campbell per university archives. Big Piney shops received interior paint decor signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Covey
Robert Gunter
Charles Davis
Rdbert Larson
Rube Fox
Lawrence Miller
Wyoming Stock Growers Association
Archives and Western History Department
University of Wyoming
Wyoming
John A. Campbell
Archives and Western
H Story
The
Universty of Wyoming Reveal
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J. F. Shipley
Myra Conley
BIG Piney Rolls
Farson Cage
FTA
Congress
Maralyce Barrett
Catholic University Law School
Casper Wyoming
James Barrett
Wyomng
Francis Barrett
Tua
Providence Hospital
Gant Congress Club
Albert Carter
Congress Clubs
Ggtd
Loney
Yard Congress Club
Mrs Carter
Lidnet
Colorado
Department
James F Wickelson
James F Mickelson
Mason Ball
Grand Chapter
Mickelson
Robert L Muller
Donald Gray
George Nichola
al Conrad
M&s
Frank Babrett
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
William Clay Ford
Ford Motor Company
Wilbur Shaw
Speedway
Shaw
Ford
John Schwitz
Mackey Nelson
William Sherman
Jean Larson
Sherman
J. F Shipley
South Dakota
Riverton
Wyo
Larson
Scarletina
Elaine's
Cottage Hotel
State Bank
Farrell Prir
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