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Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1959

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Vi ro st ko Wil so n Nu pt ia ls at Com mu ni ty Church

A wedding occurred Tuesday at the Community Church as Betty Lou Virostko wed Lewis Wilson Jr. The bride wore white lace and carried a white orchid with a white Bible. Walter Yose Jr. officiated. Connie Yore sang factor song. Out‑of‑town guests included relatives from California and Wyoming. reception followed at Eisine's New Gate.

Paul Virostko Betty Lou Wusrriage Lewis Wilson Virostko Gantha Slatter Wilgun Robert Wison Betty Low Walter Yose, Jr Rod Connie Yore Thos.corm Wim Myercough Moutner Betty Robt Summerford Harsor Cty Calif Harry Jian Kemmerer, Wy9 Eisine's New Gate

Artists Guild Meeting Held At Mrs Miller Home

The Artists' Guild met on December 18 1958 at the home of Mrs Robert Miller with co hostesses Mrs James Mickelson and Mrs Tharon Greenwood. After dinner the group discussed Let There Be Peace and Lora Jewett and Mrs Keepy Evenild contributed articles. Peggy Evenild won first and Madge Punk second in a Biblical questions contest. The gathering ended with Christmas carols and a decorated tree. Seth Chase delivered gifts from the hostesses.

Robert Miler James Micke Artists’ Guild Thursdes Miler Lora Jewett Mca. Keepy Peggy Evenild Madge Punk Seth Chase Tharon Greenwood

Blood donors urged to report at Jackson hospital

Blood bank plans underway at Sublette CQ encourage healthy men ages 18 to 45 to report to John’s Hospital in Jackson for free blood typing. The process takes about five minutes and could save a life. The technician is available daily except Monday and Tuesday from 3 to 5.

Br. Knapp Jackson

GF Planes Used in Stocking 46 Lakes

Wyoming Game and Fish Department airplanes were used effectively to stock 46 lakes this year. State Fish Warden Fred R. Beal said total flying time was 37 hours, about four working days. Air operations would have required 220 hours if done by jeep, truck, or horses. Planes also assist in big game surveys, waterfowl counts, aerial photography, herding, and enforcement support.

Wyoming Game and Fish Department Fred R. Beal If World

Norman Pape Jll In Nicaragua Hospitalized

Word from Washington DC reports Norman Pape an IFYE delegate to Nicaragua has hepatitis and is hospitalized in Managua Nicaragua. He has lived with farm families since October and expects about three weeks in hospital followed by nursing home care in Nicaragua. His address is Norman F Pape c/o Redrig Salmeron Ministerio De Agriculture Managua D N Nicaragua.

Norman Pape IFYE Nicaragua Menagnua Nicaragu Norman Washington D. C Norman F Pape c/o Redrig Salmeron Ministerio de Agriculture Mamgua D. N

Hunting and Fishing Licenses Expire December 31

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reminded sportsmen that nearly all hunting and fishing licenses and permits expire December 31, with the exception of the resident elk bear bird and fish license which runs to March 30, 1958. About 2859 fishing licenses are available from authorized dealers across the state.

Wyoming Game and Fish Department

Over Nine Million Fish Planted in Wyoming This Year

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reports over 9,500,000 fish totaling 255,687 pounds planted in Wyoming waters this year. Warden Fred Beet notes a 13.2 percent rise from 1957 and a 4 percent increase from last year. Plans call for 15,730,000 fish in 1959, aided by new rearing stations at Casper and Lovell. Commissioner Greene says costs per pound are down and planting programs are more efficient, targeting optimal locations. Subscribe for the EXAMINER.

Wyoming Wyoming Game and Fish Deartment Regenc Y Fred Beet Tom Dan Speas Casper Tilett Springs Lovell A. F. C. Greene State Game and Fish Comméisciotier

Miller Named to State Water Supervisor Post

David P. Miller of Rock Springs was appointed state supervisor of Waller District 4 by Gov. Milward Simpson. He completes the term of Emil C. Gradert of Ft. Bridger who died recently. District 4 covers Bear River Lake River and Green River basins across Sublette Sweetwater Teton Lincoln Uinta Counties. Miller will administer water rights in the counties and watersheds.

David P. Miler Rock Springs Waller Milward Simpson Emil C. Gradert Ft. Bridger Bear River Lake River Green River Sublette Sweetwater Teton Linco Uinta Miller

Bank stockholders set annual meeting in Big Piney

Notice is hereby given that the State Bank of Big Piney Wyoming will hold its annual stockholders meeting at Sidbank on Monday January 12 1969 between 2 and 4 PM for the election of directors and any other business that may come before the meeting.

State Bank of Big Piney Wyoming Sidbank

White-fronted goose shocks with vertical takeoff speed

The white-fronted goose can take off almost vertically, surpassing all other geese in speed and agility. No other goose matches its flight prowess in rapid ascent and aerial maneuverability.

Holiday Dances Sponsored by Lions Club Enjoyed

Holiday dances were planned by the Lions Club for Christmas night and New Year’s Eve with the Dell Dash orchestra of Salt Lake City. Committeemen Linsshal B Gurney and Roy A. Peck announce the group has many forthcoming engagements in the state. Music costs are listed at 350 dollars for Christmas night and 380 dollars for New Year’s Eve. Donations to meet expenses are requested from local businesses and individuals, with a long list of contributors from Big Piney.

Lions Club Linsshal B Gurney Roy A. Peck Dell Dash Orchestra Salt Lake City Sa‘tair Rainbow Rendez- Was Gumey Hardware and Lumber Bummer & Company Big Piney Mercantile Company Biz Piney Drug Hore Barn’s State Bank of Bg Pinty Cottage Hotel Helen's Shop Erickson's Cafe Biz Piney Pharmacy Bir Piney Launromat Shipley's Elaine's Cafe Telegada Service Hayter and Stev Hs Construction Gale Preston Co

Wyoming gasoline taxes near two hundred thousand in five days

Wyoming leaders estimate 1959 gasoline taxes will total about 155 million dollars from car owners. with the 3 cent federal tax and state plus local levies, motorists pay roughly 8 to 9 cents per gallon, equating to about 1 million dollars every 24 days and a 30 to 35 percent tax burden.

C. C. Buahler Wyoming Oi Industry Committee Buchler Congress Washington Wyoming

Big Piney Penguins Hold December 1958 4 H Meeting

Spencer Nichols presided as the Big Piney Penguins met on December 15 1958. Members led pledges and sang the Wyoming State 4 H song while secretary Nedra Bradley read the previous minutes. Reports covered Leather Craft and Cooking I projects with recent meetings noted at Legion Hall and December dates.

Spencer Nichols Big Piney Penguins Pauline Phillips Judye Thornton Joleen McWillams Linda Garris Bobby Springman Cary Hays Paul Scherbel Cynthia Wilkerson Diane Near Cathy Nichols Wyoming Nedra Bradley Leather Craft Project Legion Hall Cooking I

Two Highway Wrecks Reported In Past Week

Tommy Dunn driver for Ross Meeks' Ygging truck overturned on Christmas Eve on the highway south of town. He escaped with minor injuries after the truck skidded into a ditch. Dan Brandon damaged the West Rail of the Middle Piney bridge, his Ford sedan landing in the creek bed. He was extricated and taken to Kemmerer hospital in serious condition.

Tommy Dunn Ross Meeks Holden Bob Miller Dunn Dan Brandon Midde Piney Bridge Brandon Tia Kemmerer Hospital

Timber sale on Bird Creek opens near Kemmerer mill

Pig Piney Wro reports December 23 1958 that Mills Lumber Company of Kemmerer begins logging on Bird Creek under supervisor Arl Thue. Logs will be hauled by truck to Kemmerer for sawmilling drying and sale as building timber. Expected harvest 4 to 5 million board feet by early March with market demand noted.

Wro Mills Lumber Company Kemaierer Iquirment Bird Creek Arl Thue Kemmerer Pansling Bird Creek Sal Mabe Big Tiney Middle Piney Thar Sommerer IM March

VA clarifies pension rules for veterans by age or disability

The Veterans Administration states no pension based solely on age for World War II or Korean War veterans. Non service connected pensions may be paid to veterans of World War I II or Korea who are permanently disabled and discharged under non dishonorable conditions after at least 90 days active service. Eligibility requires income limits of 1400 for single or 2700 with a wife or minor. The monthly rate is 36.15 and rises to 78.85 after 10 years or at age 65 for totally disabled veterans. Service connected disability payments are unaffected by age or income.

Veterans Administration

4-H Club Meeting Recap and Plans

Members discuss preparing a basic mix and cake during a recent meeting. They plan to maintain record books at gatherings to improve future work and ensure access to materials. The notes reference a December 1958 meeting and mention Mrs Turner and ongoing 4-H activities.

Cocking IV

Also Mentioned on This Page

Virostko-Wilson Artists’ Guild Met R. L. Miller Bree Heaqge GOV Milwad Simpson San J. J. Hickey Norman Pape Jll David Miller Water Post Sasglne Veterans’ News
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