Local Boys Escape Serious Injury In Skid Overturn
Returning from the ski tournament at Jackson last Sunday, Rodney Jr, William Budd Jr, and Bobby Looney escaped serious injury when their Studebaker pickup skidded on an icy road eight miles south of Jackson along Snakes River. The vehicle rolled six times, landing against trees, but all three jumped as it began to overturn and were uninjured. A wrecker freed the wreck, and the boys were driven home with help from H O Woodbury and Anton Subic.
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Jackson
Rodney, Jr
William Budd, Jr
Bobby Looney
Studebaker
Snakes River
H. O. Woodbury
Anton Subic
Wyoming airports plan outlined under federal aid program
Cheyenne announces a three year airport build and upgrade list for Wyoming towns under the federal no pork program. The 1948 plan totals 5 406 000 dollars in federal funds with sponsors covering 2 271 000. It lists eleven new or improved fields across class designations and outlines runway lengths from 1 300 to 5 500 feet with paving requirements.
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Cheyenne
Civic Aero
Nates
Wyoming
CAA
Wairee Cass
Rock Springs
Sheridan
Casper
Cody
Evanston
Gillete
Greybull
Reetean
Emmerer
Litrémir
Powell
Rawlins
Riverton
Thermopolis
Workimd
Duffalo
Douglas
Lander
Tov
Pine Bluffs
Torrington
Wheatland
Afton
Boggs
Basin
Big Piney
Cokeville
Cowley
Dubasis
Civil Service Opens Exams for VA Registration Officers
Examinations for registration officers with the Veterans Administration in Colorado Wyoming Utah and New Mexico were announced by the U S Civil Service Commission. Salaries range from 3397 to 492 a year. Applications due February 23 1948 to the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners VA Branch 13 Box 1200 Denver.
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Vetrans Administration
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
New Mexico
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Denver
Seed Pool Meeting to Purchase Cooperative Seed
A meeting of the Big Piney Jackson Hole Pinedale and Teton Soil Conservation Districts supervisors will be held Friday at the Cottage Hotel to buy seed for the cooperative pool. Arnod Olson said bids from several seed companies are expected and seed grain purchases may be lower or higher than prior years due to cooperative planting outcomes. The pool aims to supply grass and legume seed in greater quantities.
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Big Piney
Jackson Hole
Pinedale
Teton
Cottage Hotel
Arnod Olson
Jess
Owever
4H Club Plans Monthly Meetings After Calf Discussion
The Ma vincie's home hosts 11 members of the 4H club on Saturday February 7. They reviewed calf feeding and decided to meet the first Saturday of each month. The next gathering will be at the O'Neil home in town on Saturday March 6 with refreshments served.
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Tre
Mavincie
O'Neil
Senator Robertson to Halt Lake Solitude Dam Plan
United States Senator Edward V. Robertson of Wyoming pledged to introduce a bill to remove Lake Solitude from the Reclamation Bureau plans and to block any funding for the Paint Creek irrigation project. He spoke at a Lincoln Day event, signaling national action to preserve the lake as wilderness and end the northern Wyoming dispute.
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Sherida
Sheridan
Lake Solitude
United States
Edward V. Robertson
Wyoming
Cady
Robertson
National Senate
Ike
Washington
Big Horn Mountains
Roberts
Lake Solitde
Reclamation Bureau
Robertson S
Veterans use GI Bill to buy homes at average 7306 in 1947
VA reports 1947 saw 540000 GI home loans to veterans, with average purchase prices of 7306. About 299000 first mortgaged loans financed existing homes at 6700 while 160000 funded new homes at 8200. Total GI loan approvals reach 1958771 since 1944, with 14 million veterans still eligible. Government guarantees cover 50 percent up to 4000.
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Veterans Administration
Mae Lo
Wyoming backs three dozen new and improved air ports
Senator H V Robertson says the Civil Aeronautics Administration proposes a three year plan adding 13 new Wyoming airports and upgrading 96 others at a total cost of 5.409 million with about 3.0 million federal aid. Existing classes include Chayenne Sheridan and several T class fields.
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Washington
Wyoming
Civil Aeronautics Administration
H. V. Robertson
CAA
Robertson
Afica
Bags
Dubois
Encampment
Evanston
Glenrock
Green River
Lyman
Lovell
Rock River
Shashoni
Sundance
Upton
Gillette
Jackson
Rawlins
Chayenne
Sheridan
CAL
Increased GI Bill allowances for veterans in four states
More than 40 000 veterans in Utah Wyoming Colorado and New Mexico under the GI Bill will get higher subsistence stipends. A $75 monthly payment for veterans with dependents is set, up from $65, with $120 for veterans with five or more dependents. details include osteopathic physicians may provide outpatient treatment for service connected disabilities and VA approval rules. Blind veterans may obtain repairs to VA issued equipment up to $20 without prior VA approval. Friday night party hosted by Alice Stacy at Marie Farrell hall with a large group of children enjoying games and refreshments.
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Schoo S
Uiah
Wyonmine
Cmumido
New Mexico
Congress
Paul B. Mangnuson
Doctors
Magnuson
Doctors of Medicine
Rny
Alice Stacy
Marie Farrell Hall
Oil development expands in Laramie basin in 1947
State geologist Dr. H. D. Thomas reports seven oil wells reached production in 1947 within the Laramie basin. Major finds include California Company wells at Quealy Dome and Herrick Field near Laramie, with daily outputs from 150 to 315 barrels. Several non-producing wells were abandoned, while continued drilling and potential oil lands expansion were noted in the region.
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Larames
Laramie
H. D. Thomas
Albany
California
Number 5
Wilson
Quealy Dome
California Company Holst Number 2
California Company Number 14 Holst
Herrick Field
Superior
Herrick
Superor Oil Company Number 3
Barras
Christiana
Taramac
Dyer and Rice
Oil Company
Ramiber
Toramiz
Thomas
British Legion seeks old Christmas cards from American veterans
In Indianapolis Indiana the American Legion is asked to collect used Christmas cards for the British Legion in Morpeth Northumberland England. The effort honors Andrew Davison who started a card renovation business after losing both legs in World War I and died in 1945.
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Indianapolis
Ind
James F. Oncil
American Legion
G. M. Stert
British Legion
Morneth
Northumberland
England
Andrew Davison
7Th Battalion
Northumberland Fusiliers
Northumberland County Committee
O'Neil
Stout
Morpeth
Northumverland
Wyoming State Engineer Endorses Paintrock Dam Plan
Cheyenne Wyoming State Engineer L C Bishop presented additional figures supporting the Paintrock project and dam reservoir at Lake Solitude in the Big Horn mountains. He said the irrigation plan would serve about 40 ranch units with supplemental water and create 25 new land units under the Bureau of Reclamation plan.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
L. C. Bishop
Lake Solitude
Big Horn Mountains
Bishop
United States Bureau of Reclamation
Nation wide census of manufacturers underway in 1947
A nationwide census of manufacturers is being mailed to all U S firms. It is described as the most important industrial census ever taken and will show changes across industries since the pre war period. The previous census was 1939 with wartime suspensions.
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United States
Barrett Bill Backed by Jackson Chamber Resolution
Jackson Wyoming chamber of commerce adopts resolution endorsing Congressman Barretts bill to abolish the Jackson Hole National Monument. The measure is described as a fair adjustment for the people of Jackson Hole and the state of Wyoming in the dispute over the monument.
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Jackson, Wyo
Jackson Chamber of Commerce
Jackson, Hole National Monument
Frank A. Barrett
Wyoming
Health for All Rheumatic Fever Warns Parents and Caregivers
The article warns mothers that rheumatic fever poses a serious threat to children, potentially damaging hearts and causing lifelong disability. Early signs include fever, weight loss, joint pain, and nosebleeds. bed rest, medical care, and hospital supervision may be needed, with prevention through hygiene, rest, nutrition, fresh air, and regular medical exams.
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Nevger
Fiena
Otlher
Local Area Employment Forecast Shows Optimism for 1947
WSES twelve office managers report a heavy post war push in business, construction, and resource development will keep employment steady. Railroads, agriculture, mines, lumber camps, oil fields, and retail trades expect staffing as spring arrives, with new projects like reclamation and highway work boosting jobs.
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W.iing State Employment Service
West
George E. Spinner
Kemmerer
WSES
Lincoln
Uinta
Sublette
Sweetwater
Barrett Explains Bill to Abolish Teton Monument
Wyoming congressman Frank Barrett says the bill would not transfer any federal land to private ownership and that lands west of the Snake River would join Teton National Park while lands east would join a distant Teton reserve. He argues elk hunting rules are central to the proposal and notes forest service uses allow recreation and grazing.
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Barrett
Bill
Teton Monument
Cody
Wyo
Frank RaLb
Monument Bill
Federal
Wyoming
Snake River
Teton National Park
Teton National
Berrett
Oliver
Forest Service
Birthday Surprise Honors Norman Mof fat at Hall Party
A surprise birthday party honored Norman Mof fat last Thursday with friends at Maurie Farrell Hall. Dancing dominated the evening with ice cream and cake served as refreshments. Mr and Mrs Mike Melenuk and family drove to Kemmerer on Saturday.
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Mike Melenuk
Kemmerer
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