Berlin District Military Government Officer Pierce Nick Led
First Lt. Piernick, an administrative officer in the Office of Military Government Berlin District, supervises the American sector. A former 82nd Airborne paratrooper, he helped restore city services, industries, water and power, and coordinated Allied Kommandatura decisions with Ireland, Russia, and France. He and his family reside in Big Piney, Wyoming. He has earned six battle stars, the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart with cluster, and other honors.
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Berlin
Roman T. Piernick
Big Piney
Wyo
Preynick
82Nd Airborne Division
Prevnick
Ireland
Russa
France
Piemnick
Borane Miltary Povertiment
Th. Piernick
Kommandatura
All Ameresn 82Nd Airborne Division
Amerie
Piernick
Srevly
Tay
Holland
Belgium
Germany
Wihile
Ardennes
Genral von Rundstein
Prernick
William
Holand
Notice to Veterans at Howerton's Barber Shop
Merril P B Jordan representative of the Veterans Administration will be at Howerton's Barber Shop Tuesday February 19 1996 after 3 46 p m to assist veterans with benefits and information.
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Merril PB
Jordan
Veterans Administration
Howerton
Gas tax receipts in Wyoming top January total set by year
Gas tax collections in Wyoming reached a January record of 233000 dollars, beating last January’s 170000 dollars. Officials project higher sums as tourist traffic increases next summer with expected visitor spikes.
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Wyoming
Livestock Prices and Market Notes at Los Angeles Stock Yards
United States Agriculture orders restatement of pork set asides and raises lard set aside to 10.5 percent of live weight. Hog receipts remain light on the Pacific Coast while beef cattle demand stays steady. Top steer prices reach $18.60 with gains over prior week, fat lambs firm, and limited aged mutton in supply. Wyoming Junior Chamber offers Outstanding Young Man for 1945 contest with March 15 deadline. judges from multiple cities, open to Wyoming organizations.
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Los Angeles
United States Department of Agriculture
Pacific Coast
Choice
West Coast
Cheyenne
Wyoming
P. T. A. Meeting Deliberates Finances and Plans
The Big Piney P T A met Monday nightFebruary 18 at 8 00 discussing a benefit supper dance and play a financial report and bill payments and balance for the Encyclopedia A committee was appointed to investigate lunch program funding and government aid A motion asked School Board presence at the March 1 meeting to debate equipping a chemistry laboratory and best use of funds The group praised the play cast and director for their work The meeting closed with patriotic flag dialogues a Washington song feast ice cream and cake A brief financial balance for the school year showed dues and profits The Springsmans and Mrs Miller visited town today from local ranches.
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T. A
Ashington
Former Big Piney Resident Evan Thomas Killed in Rock Springs Mine
Evan Thomas, formerly of Big Piney, died February 15 in the Union Pacific Coal Co No mine at Rock Springs after living in a two room shack near MacGlashan home. He worked 27 years for the company and was known for his beautiful yard. He was buried at Episcopal church in Rock Springs with hundreds attending. His early Big Piney ties trace to Reverend Reader who mentored him in 1916 27. After leaving Big Piney in 1919 he continued his longtime service and community craft. He left behind a large family and was highly regarded by neighbors. National Junior Vegetable Growers Open also noted with contest scholarships totaling 6089 in awards for Western Region entrants.
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Roman
Big Piney
Union Pacific Coal Company
Rock Springs
Evan Thomas
Piney Country
MacGlashan
Evan
Episcopal Church
Father Reader
Piney
Co-Eds Win Prizes at University of Wyoming Ball
University of Wyoming co ed ball features prizes for most beautiful costumes and best original outfits. Ruth Graves with partners won the blue ribbon. Betty June Hid and others earned funniest costumes. Big Sisters Broken Heart Brigade took best group prize. After grand march, attendees danced, played bridge, and enjoyed refreshments in the Union fountain room.
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Yoree Ceds
Prince Valiant
Belle Mickelson
Tig Pmey
Betty June Hid
Casper
Betty Lou Smith
Rapid City
S. Dak
University of Wyoming
Union Balloom
Ruth Graves
Cheyenne
Barbara Alley
Dayton
Charen‘e Crews
Union Fountain Room
Project MM awards funds for 1946 contest prizes
A & P Food Stores announced awards totaling 6090 dollars for a national youth project contest open to boys and girls ages 12 to 21. Prizes include 50 dollars to the national champion, 209 dollars to regional winners, 100 dollar checks to 33 sectoral winners, with remaining funds distributed as state awards. Applications and blanks are available from county agents or Professor Grant B Snyder at Massachusetts State College Amherst.
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Seymour
Am Jeser
FFLAL
Chile
Antinete
Grant B Snyder
French Hall
Massachusetts State College
Amherst
Mass
The Book Nook review in leadership minds series
A concise critique from a prominent national thinker surveys a recent book. The reviewer highlights central thesis, strengths, and areas for further reflection, framing the work within current intellectual debates and its potential impact on readers and policy.
Congo review by Latouche and Cauvin criticizes photography and prose
Explorer Latouche and photographer Cauvin document the Belgian Congo in a book published by Willow, White and Company. The text blends admiration for colonial achievements with Latouche’s poetic tales of jungle life and Congo folklore, while Cauvin’s images capture landscapes, people, and modern industry. National News-Features
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John Latouche
Andre Cauvin
Osa Johnson
Willow, White and Company
Duell, Sloan and Pearce
Cauvin
Latouche
Congo
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