Wyoming’s State Game and Fish Commissioner Dies
William T. Judkins longtime Wyoming official dies at Riverton home after liver and stomach illness. A cowpuncher, Indian agent at Fort Washakie and Riverton’s first postmaster, he served as state game warden in 1919 and as state game and fish commissioner from 1921. Survived by wife and two sons. Elks member of Sheridan.
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William T. Judkins
Wyoming
Riverton
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Denver
St. Luke’s Hospital
Raverton
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Fort Washakie
Robert D. Carey
Wyoming Stock Growers Association to turn over estray funds
Oscar Beck reports from Cheyenne that the Wyoming Stock Growers Association will immediately hand over $16,000 of unknown estray money. At the April meeting they will agree to turn over all remaining funds so the State Board of Livestock Commissioners may advertise them per Wyoming Estray Law 3144, Chapter 192, 1920 statutes.
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Wyoming
ALSN
Oscar Beck
Cheyenne
Wyoming Stock Growers Association
State Board of Livestock Commissioners
Government Man in Kemmerer Sets Mail Route Bid
In Kemmerer on the 13th a Lambs Club meeting discussed rebanging the Opal to Kemmerer mail route. A Ogden postmaster outlined a 2000 dollar yearly cost rise. Kemmerer would bid to haul mail if allowed. Jas P Jensen of Piney spoke for Bess & Jensen, current carriers. Resolutions asked Washington to permit Kemmerer to bid and to make the town the Star Route terminal.
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Jas. P. Jensen
Piney
Bess & Jensen
Cattle Shipment to Omaha Brings Higher Prices
J. H. Wardell and Chas. Olson ship cattle to Omaha with an average price of 52 dollars per head. The rise signals improving market conditions for cattle. Elmer Rathbun returned Tuesday from Kemmerer on a business trip.
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J. H. Wardell
Chas. Olson
Omaha
Elmer Rathbun
Kemmerer
Desperate Thoroughbred Shipped for U S Cavalry Stock
Congress funds remount program with 250000 to buy saddle horses across the states. One of 144 head, imported, shipped to P W Jenkins at Big Piney, Desperate a highly bred British stallion by St Frusquin and St Simon stands 16 hands tall and weighs 1200 pounds. The article praises quality stock for better ranch and horse breeding as federal aid expands to farmers and ranchers.
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American Remount Association
P. W. Jenkins
Big Piney
Green River Valley
Desperate
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St. Simon
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Persimmon
William
England
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Stoke Dabernon
Jenking
Oregon Trail as national highway artery urged
Editorial advocates upgrading the old Oregon Trail into a central national highway linking Casper Pathfinder Elkhorn Big Sandy Snyder Basin Smoot and Montpelier with Oregon Washington and Idaho. It notes Congress funding of 750000 for forest road work and urges Wyoming authorities to push the route via the Wyoming Reserve and State Highway Commission plans.
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Green River Valley
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Wyoming Reserve
State Highway Commission
Piney Basket Ball Tevars Excite Community
On February 17 Buddhall rang with cheers as Piney Basket Ball teams played exciting games. The girls' game ended 4 to 4 for the Blues while the Boys defeated the Town team 25 to 20. Next games are set for February 24. The juniors and seniors hosted about forty youths for games and dances on February 10 with refreshments at 11 and home sweet home at midnight.
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Born to Mr. and Mrs. E. W. McNinch a fine son
Last Friday a fine son arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. McNinch and all concerned doing nicely. Walter Yose Mack of Midway spent several days in town this week.
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E. W. McNinch
Napa
Mack
Walter Yose
Midway
Oregon Trail spirits ride again on old prairie paths
The passage recalls the historic Oregon Trail journey by wagon and auto, inviting readers to gather and boost enthusiasm for the Oregon Trail memory and heritage as miles unfold with tales of adventure and progress.
Triangle Club Colonial Ball at Hook Hall
The Triangle club held a colonial ball for members at Hook Hall. Participants wore colonial costumes including several George and Martha Washington figures. Dances mirrored ye olden times with music by Link Shideler. a late midnight lunch followed.
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Martha Washington
Link Shideler
Travel Talk at Church Highlights Mrs Wister Experiences
Mrs Wister guest speaker at Community church Sunday night sharing travels from India where her family ran a medical mission to Alaskan social settlement work. She will recount life among cliff dwelling Indians and government service experiences. Also noted is Ogden cattle buyer Mr Sorenson and updates on local visits and muskrat mink hide sales.
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