Report on Russia Twenty-First Mission by McGees
Loraine and Gale McGee recount their Russia journey focusing on a Don River canal voyage from Stalingrad down the Velva and into a vast engineering complex. They describe the canal locks, military presence, restricted photography, and sparse road traffic as night falls over the landscape.
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Russia
Wis
Don
Stalinerad
Velva
Olga
Bis
Volta
Westam-Moest
Barts
Staemers
Prigaganda
Wisat
Photographia Ettic’ia
St. Maris
Michigan
Raucc
Amit
Swanstrom of Farson Dies Suddenlly
Friends in Farson mourn the passing of Harry W. Swanstrom after a heart attack last weekend. A well known resident and brother in law of James Luce, he is being laid to rest in Farson Cemetery with funeral services held today Thursday.
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Harry W. Swanstrom
Parson
James Luce
Made
Farsom
Thousands of Wyoming big game wounded and lost in 1956
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reports that several thousand big game animals were wounded and fled the state in 1956. Estimates include 1,035 elk, 3,892 mule deer, 147 moose, 11 mountain goats and 8 bears, with antelope figures unavailable. a spokesman says undoubtedly a few thousand antelope were wounded and not counted.
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Wyomby Game and Fish Department
American Legion Auxiliary Notes at Legion Hat
Meeting on February 6 1957 reports 300 pounds of clothing sent to Care for Children Federation a wheelchair refurbished for the Veterans Hospital and proceeds from a doughnut sale totaling 38.47. Donations from a midnight lunch at the dance and a card party on February 13 added to funds. A talent show is planned for late March with practice ahead. Dee Fox Auxiliary No 73 Marie Farrell secretary.
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Legion Hat
Care For Children Federation
Veterans Hospital
Dee Fox
Marie Farrell
Secy
Mountain National Farm Loan Association Notice at Big Piney
Former members and their wives are invited to attend the annual meeting in Big Piney Wyoming at Legion Wall Marel gth. Please send a card or letter to Mrs Betty C G Bache Sec Treas Box 711 Kemmerer Wyoming for plate reservations no later than March 1.
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Mountain National Farm Loan Association
Big Piney
Tag
Tiney
Wyo
Legion Wall
Marel Gth
Betty CG. Bache
Sec-Treas
Kemmerer
Wyoming
Wyoming towns share 3548 for pollinator abatement
The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission allocated a total of 3548 to 21 Wyoming cities and towns last year for pollinator abatement programs. Dubois received 1500, Hudson 1500, Encampment 1000, Powell 500, Laramie 4000, Glenrock 1000, Douglas 1200, Kemmerer 1500, Medicine Bow 800, Buffalo 3000, Lovell 1500, Vealeco 750, Casper 5000, Thermopolis 3500, Riverton 100, Antler 1500, Pinedale 1000, Guernsey 800, Chugwater 800, Big Piney 1000, Torrington 1000.
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Wyoming Game and Isiv
Wyoming
Dubois
Hudson
Encampment
Powell
Laramie
Glenrock
Douglas
Kemmerer
Medicine Bow
Buffalo
Lovell
Vealecp
Casper
Thermopolis
Riverton
Antler
Pinedale
Guernsey
Chugwater
Big Piney
Torrington
Triangle Club Special Meeting Demonstrates Remodeling Youthwear
A special Triangle Club meeting was held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Mike Virostice and Miss Martina Ulrich of Laramie. The group gave a demonstration on remodeling clothing for the young.
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Triangle ‘Club
Mike Virostice
Martina Ulrich
Laramie
Pry
New Canal Link Spurs Russian Economic and Strategic Reach
The path from the Den to the Volga creates a warm water outlet deep into European Russia, compensating for scarce highways and railheads. This waterway connects to the Don and Black Sea, opening access to the wider world via the Turkish straits, amplifying strategic importance.
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Chais New Canal
Russia
Den
Volga
Downie Don
Black Sea
Gurney-Fear Vows in Pinedale Today
The Community Congregational Church at Pinedale Wyoming will host the wedding of Miss Mary Gurney and Kenneth M Pear Jr today at 1 00 p m The ceremony will be conducted by Rev Joby Thornton followed by a reception at the Patio Grill from two to four. The couple plans to reside in Big Piney after their honeymoon.
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Community Congregational
Pinetale
Wyoming
Marrilage
Mary Gurney
Melviyt Gurney
Pinedale
Wyo
Kenneth M. Pear, Jr
Kenneth M. Fear
Big Piney
Joby Thornton
Weather records at Big Piney station for February
The Big Piney station shows 29 year February data with average temperature 12, average high 43, record high 54 in 1954, average low -28, record low -43 in 1951, precipitation average 39 inches, record high .63 in 1955, record low .01 in 1950. Protein content in typical roughage hay rises with nitrogen fertilizer, demonstrated by 1951-1955 Canyon Ranch demonstrations showing crude protein increases from 6.83 to 13.50 percent with fertilizer and related yields and cost calculations. Pred Schaffer suffered a heart attack near Green River, in critical condition. Mrs. Anna Christensen returns from California and Idaho after funeral services for her mother.
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Big Piney
Wee Wes Xu
Soha C
Budd
Son Mead
Canyon Ranch
Rivon B
Lewie
Bumb
Cebant
Pred Schaffer
Green River
Here
Hartford homicide case stirs Wyoming reader notes
Paul N. Scherbel reports from Big Piney Wyoming on Hartford Connecticut homicide related to a robbery. He details murder penalties, public defender views, and a suspect LeRoy Whitehead’s case while noting local racial tensions and a separate attack nearby.
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U.S. Naval
Brooklyn
New York
George W.hopkins
Big Piney
Wyoming
George
Rachel
LeRoy Whitehead
Hartford
Connecticut
James D. Cos‘gore
Leagt
Heales
LeRoy
Méade
Wesro
Main
Lemys Streets
Paul N. Scherbel
Time Apo. Community Extends Sympathy
A brief note expresses the community's extended sympathy for time apo, acknowledging their loss and offering support during the difficult period.
4 H Alumni Honor John Berry and Mrs Hacker in Wyoming
The 1956 4 H Alumni Recognition award goes to John St. Berry of Torrington and Mrs T A Hacker of Casper for carrying the 4 H ideal into home, community and business. Berry, an Eagle Scout and chamber leader, helped supply 4 H calendars and promote club records while Hack er, mother of four writers, has long led National 4 H Extension work and local 4 H enterprises.
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John
Couny
Burlington
E A. Hacker
Hacker
Berry
Goshen
Pond Citiz
Glen Mathieson Chon Corporation Prase
Mrs Fred Hammons Writes From Idaho
Letter from Idaho resident requesting a change of address for the Big Piney Examiner. Mentions local schooling, population, farming, and Black Canyon area. References Caldwell, Middleton, and local conditions with a nostalgic tone.
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Fred Hammons
Idaho
Big Piney
Canuwel
Birt Piney
Bie
Caldwell
Stephen
Middleton
Black
Thank you from Mrs red Hammons for stay in our community
Mrs red Hammons sends thanks for the hospitality during a brief visit, expressing appreciation for the warm reception and service received during the stay.
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Pingy
Daniel Be More Club News Seeks Plans at Home Meet
The Daniel Be More Homemakers held a February 7 meeting at the Roasing Wire Bleamer with Minnie Bohinizen as hostesses. A committee was chosen to meet at Blanche Carys to plan ants cy car tea for the Daniel De Mores event on May 2 at the Daniel schoolhouse. Marion Boroff gave a book report. Minnie Blackmon attended lunch. Next meeting is March 7 at Lee Smith home. Mr and Mrs Harry Julian of Iheimerer spent Sunday with her mother and husband, Ma, and Mrs Gus Erickson, and other relatives.
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Daniel Be More
Minnie Bohinizen
Homie
Blanche C’aris
Daniel de Mores
Daniel
Marion ‘Boroff
Minnie Blackmon
Mareh
Lee Smith
Harry Julian
Iheimerer
Gus Erickson
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Gale McGee
Russie
Ty Loraine
Volga-Bon Canal
Farson
American Legion
Conservation News
Anna Christennsen
California
Paul Sherbel
Brooklyn, N. Y
Mrs. Red Hammons
Milward L. Simpson
Simpson
Norbert C
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