Fire destroys Calpet apartment house Saturday morning
Fire broke out around dawn in the Harold Browse apartment building in Calpet, owned by a Texas company, leaving the structure totally destroyed and estimated at $50,000. Several families suffered losses while residents escaped with little. Responders from Big Piney aided efforts as Texas fire equipment arrived. the former bank building had been converted into employee housing. Demolitions are being arranged to aid affected families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calpet
Harold ‘Browse
Texas’ ‘Company
Awhich
Earl Yeaman
Donald
Mick” Wilsons
Ord Clarence
Clarence
Yeamans
Celock
Big Piney
Texas
Letchad
Tekas ‘Company
Congressman Harrison Reminds of War Claims Deadline
Washington D C February 1952 Congressman Harrison reminded Wyoming claimants under the War Claims Act of 1948 that the March 31, 1962 deadline for filing remains. He urged prospective claimants to obtain full details from the War Claims Commission in Washington D C and said he would assist. He noted the extended deadline dates and urged timely submissions for veterans, prisoners of war and their families. He provided his Washington address for further information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Washington, D.C
Williame
Henry Hair
Maren
Marrison
Elalia
Wyoming
Washington
D.C
Washington, B,c
Legion Auxiliary Notes From The Americanien Contest
The Esmay Contest is presented with subject My Responsibility to America To Day and Tomorrow. The post reports selling over 100 red packages, fundraising with help from friends far and near. Luceana installs a new dumb-waiter and Lions Ladies banquet is planned for the Auxiliary. A letter from Sgt Ted Lewis and Dan Budd Jr. plus Marine Corps Janda 1952 is received. The writer, at an infantry training camp, describes a power outage and washed-out roads after a recent burst, noting progress despite conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cup Looney
America
Luceana
Selective Service College Qualification Filing
Eligible students at the University of Wyoming must file for the April 24 administration of the Selective Service National Headquarters advised bulletin. Apply using the special envelope and submit at once for the college qualification test results and deferment considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service National Headquarters
Ade
Wyoming
Ihis Weel
Ahd
Swill
Selective Service
Joca Hoard
Card of Appreciation for Fire Department Assistance
A heartfelt note thanks the Big Pinoy Fire Department and others who aided after a disastrous fire at Culpet AR. Several buildings damaged due to lack of power water or gas. Pearl Harbor Hawaii dated 7 January 1982 from Mrs Greenword and American Auxiliary members.
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Texas CO
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Greenword
Wyoming
Recent Bride Honored At Bridal Shower Hosts
Misdames Mick Wilson Harold Brausey Floyd Wassenberg Barr Yeamatt Jim Kiramel and Gene Albee were hostesses at a bridal shower honoring Mrs Beverley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mick “Wilson
Harold Brausey
Wassenberg
Barr Yeamatt
Jim ‘Kiramel
Gene Albee
A. Bridal
Beverley
March of Dimes Drives Local Sublette Co Support
Sublette County Chapter of the March of Dimes reports over three years of fundraising success totaling 1523.88 dollars. Funds raised locally will stay in Sublette for future programs while a portion supports the national effort to aid children against disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
March of Dimes
Sublette Co
National” Foundation
Emerson
Auciliary
Ceffer Dey
Wilson's
Sordle Shop
Sheoline Ty
Bs Aki
Pinedale Future Fatuers
Nationalis PaPantiong
Sublette Asunty
Pas Olys
Summer Science Camp Opens In Wyoming Mountains
Laramie Wy Feb 20 1952 the University of Wyoming announces its world famous summer science camp will run from June 24 to July 26 in the Medicine Bow mountains. Dr J H Knight director says courses include geology biology and anthropology with field trips and 6000 to 12000 students expected to attend. Calvert University will cooperate supplying one of nine instructors in geology.
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Laramie
Wyo
University of
Cam
Calvert
Wilagahi
Hhy
Inliy
Proving Will Appointment in Sublette County
Notice is given that on March 17, 1952 at 10:00 AM in the Sublette County Court Room the will of Wilt is to be proven. LH Summers, Clerk, publishes: February 21 and March 8, 13, 1952.
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Eald
Marah
Sublette
LH. Summers
Cler
Miller Bott Carpet Event At Sublette County
A 1951 notice notes a social gathering in Sublette County State Capital area. Hostesses served refreshments and coffee after a display of gifts. The event occurred on a Tuesday evening in December 1951, with a modest distribution of funds totaling $63.11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Éountie
Ciparatte
Washington and Wyoming Clash in Weekend Cage Showdown
Washington and Wyoming prepare for a pivotal two game weekend series amid race for NCAA berths. The Huskies hold an 8 3 record while the Cowboys stand 12th in AP ranking as both seek momentum at Corvallis and across the Pacific Coast and Skyline conferences.
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Titans
Hardywood-World
Cosvboys
Washington
Wyoming
Corvallis
Oregon
Neading
Brigham Young
Woombie
Huse Vieg
Puricburg
Nian Fone
Jan Beattie
Peti Nice
Wnithes
Tinea
Cowboys
Seattle
Ainee
Gamera
Union Pacific Rail Line Changes Amid Westward Expansion
Wyoming records reveal Union Pacific Railroad plans to alter traffic patterns along the Sherman Hill route. The piece discusses historical exploration, early grades, and funding debates tying federal irrigation efforts with regional development and tax implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Railroad
Auteries
Sherman
Jerry of Jericho Road High School Play Feb 27 8 PM
Kerry of Jericho Read a two act play to be presented by Piney High School music department on Wednesday night February 27 at the high school with numerous cast members and a marching band adding musical accompaniment and a chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry
Jericho Road
Kerry
Jericho
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Ted, Lewis
Dan Budd, Jr
United, States’ “Marine Corps
Janda
NTS
Ming
Washington and
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Ronteraiman
Jim Sites
Laranite
Hhill
Howard Stansbury
Majerer
Laramie Mountaing
Hill
Bert
Cifles
Dodve
Wreta
Pif
Anon Tyr
Tha Garritt
Ceatan
Kesy
Dodge
Ost
Pendil
Congress
Atate
Arizona
Council of Baty Chamibore
Cochmerce
Gacar
Rn Chapman
House
Tiorr
Vic
Senate
National Grange
Amerian“o
Future Farmers of America
Amelia
Frank A. ‘Barrett
Hntvirtueta Te ‘Gle
United States
Lee
Prank A
Barrett
le. A
Doe Rogers
Ficouay
Grace Barton
Betty ‘Budd
Dare Lend - Chadavick
Betty
Conrad Ennis Daniels
Bonnie Fox
Lela “Gurney
Dennis: Hacklin
Janice ‘Jones
Patwy Rothe Basar
Leweste
Ginnis
Sonn McWelliams
Gaits Twitchell
Seridra Wilson
Sharon
Marc Whitman
Micky ‘Wilson
Sandre “Wilson
Sharon ‘Wilson
Shiar
Wricht
Walter Fose
Fiwin« Partel
Glarinet Frank
Bray Cornet
Mary
Moffat—Carinet
Inhn
Barton
Sally Twitchell
Joie Bradley
Ruth Finnegal
Shean ' Thwitchetl
Campbell
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