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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1949
Page
5
A Sunday blaze at the high school caused extensive damage before discovery and extinguishing. A desk with school receipts and class markings was ruined. The fire department was not called initially. On Monday about 3 45 the Shell Coffee Shop fire was put out under the building. Water pipes froze and a blowtorch used to thaw them exploded, causing no serious damage.
Wyoming 4 H Club members pledge to enroll in the 1949 National 4 H Garden program under the Cooperative Extension Service. About 375,000 4 H members raised 80,600 acres of garden last year, with awards including county medals, a trip to Chicago, and eight $300 scholarships. A weather system from the Pacific Northwest threatens southwestern Wyoming today, likely to pass without impact.
A town team faces the high school squad in a Saturday night charity game to aid the March of Dimes. Admission is 10 cents for students and 50 cents for adults, with the event starting at 7 45 p m. Afterward, a record event invites attendees to stay and participate.
The first major blizzard of the season raged Tuesday with strong wind but little snow. Roads were drifted in mural areas, though warming weather and cleared streets followed by a clear warm Wednesday. Livestock have winter feed, and hay is being trucked south to feed sheep near railroad areas.
An overview explains influenza as a viral winter illness varying from mild to severe. It covers transmission via coughs and contact, incubation of one to two days, common symptoms, and the need for rest, fluids, and balanced diet. It also notes vaccines with limited strain coverage and advisability of medical advice early.
Week ending February 5 1948 shows no fatalities. Cumulative fatalities for 1949 total six, and for the same period in 1948 total ten.
The article outlines a cradle to grave government program including compulsory health care, child schooling grants, disability and unemployment support, and a lifetime pension. It notes payroll tax impacts, with a maximum income tax base of 4800 and proposed rate increases to 10 and 18 percent by 1955 and 1990, sparking debate on government power versus enterprise. It also mentions Mrs. H. E. Magee teaching after a stroke.
The Veterans Administration warns that National Service Life Insurance taken by early World War II veterans may expire or need renewal. Expiring contracts can be renewed for five years or converted. Term coverage ends eight years after issue for policies issued before 1946, with two months notice before expiry. Some veterans in New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah should continue premium payments to the Denver VA office. The VA notes an order shifting claims to a Denver district office and outlines renewal, conversion, and premium payment procedures.
A historical excerpt recalls George Washington born February 22 1732 in Westmoreland County Virginia and died 1799 while noting U S foreign policy. The piece also reports 1948 state highway department road fees totaling 928916 85 including ton mile tax one trip permits oversize permits and diesel oil tax.
The report states 80 December arrests yielding 2705 dollars for school funds. Violations include 56 traffic offenses with 6 plates, 1 license revoked, 5 reckless driving, 9 intoxicated driving, 12 licenseless operation, and 1 hit and run. 24 commercial vehicle violations involve PSC permits. 14 arrests had no fines, 112 accidents were investigated, 20 cars recovered, patrols logged 111684 miles.
Wyoming Game and Fish Commissioner Lester Bagley urged higher safeguards for elk and deer after citing 74 000 big game permits issued last year. He warned current licensing lets hunters kill 184 000 animals against a state population around 180 000 and urged placing elk and deer on the same management footing as other big game.
At the annual meeting the Big Piney Fire Department nominated and elected Raymond Davis president Frank Yeersley chief and Bill Wilson secretary treasurer New officers follow outgoing leader Howard Masoner chief A G Subie and Edward Carr in the officer slate Mr and Mrs Donald Gray and daughters Ann Lee and Donna were in Kemmerer on business last Saturday
The Big Piney High School football team received letters and numerals at an all school assembly on February 4. A football dinner followed with no speeches, just food, and thanks to the Cottage Hotel and School Backers along with Helena Minnetlc Melody Murray and Donna Gray for serving. Letters went to Norman Moffit Richard Griggs Boyd Carr Jerry Hale Bob Miller Bob Looney Kay Noble Carl Hale Bob Olson Bruce Hones Norman Augibaugh James Kothe. numerals to Jerry Farmer Paul Pearson Bob Noble James Carr Frank Bray. The team looks to a bigger season next year.
A proposal outlines two large game licenses. The first covers deer, bear, binis and fish while the second is restricted to elk and bear. The plan aims to streamline permits and manage wildlife access.
Church services at St John the Baptist Church scheduled for 4 00 PM Sundays Rev Judson Leeman officiates. Big Piney and Pinedale high basketball clashed in Pinedale with Pinedale edging 41 42. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Raymond Davis at L O M hospital Kemmerer on Saturday February 12.
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