03 Jan 1929
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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1929
Page
1
New Year afternoon fire at the Wilson Harness Shop and home started from a chimney. Firefighters with two buckets put out the blaze as the family sat to dinner. Ceiling and roof badly damaged. two articles saved by water. A silk child in the house was moved to a neighbor’s home.
Walter Brewer reports a death of an uncle in California. W D Blackmon traveled to Kemmerer and back. Locals attended a show and dance in Pinedale. Dr J W Montrose and wife hosted dinner. Charles Cox improving in Phoenix. Clara Reid returned to school after holidays. C G Jewett stayed at D A Blackmon home. Buck Baker from Memais visiting. Daniel school opened Wednesday. Lee Koonz traveled from Bondurant toward Pinedale. Ned George escorted strays to the upper country. Delert Bess recovering at home after hospital stay.
Cheyenne December 28 John W Hay president of the American National Bank of Cheyenne First National Bank of Laramie and Rock Springs National Bank declares Wyoming faces its best year yet in 1929 He adds he expects nationwide prosperity and continued good times across the United States based on early state conditions.
Invitations issued for the wedding of Miss Clara Diana Cummings daughter of Surgeon General and Mrs Cummings of Washington DC to Manville Kendrick son of United States Senator and Mrs John B Kendrick of Wyoming. The ceremony is at four p m today in Bethlehem chapel Cathedral of Saint Peter and Saint Paul Washington with a reception at the Washington club afterward. The piece also notes a stockholders meeting for State Bank of Big Piney on Monday January 14 at 2:00 p m and mentions oil company activity and a regional mining and industrial congress held in Laramie.
The United States Forest Service and the Department of Agriculture move to present two educational films about grazing on the range. On a Thousand Hills covers sheep grazing and Green Pastures follows cattle grazing with focus on forage plants and range management.
State report shows Wyoming schools received 7 002 430 36 for 1927 28 and the common school permanent land fund now totals 16 522 316 19. Sublette County’s share was 59 277 33 with distributions based on teacher counts and per capita figures.
In Cheyenne Wyoming legislators prepare for the January session and consider uniting livestock commissions under one head to supervise cattle sheep and hog interests. The plan aims to reduce friction between rival groups and save about 330000 biennially while aligning with Governor Emerson’s economy program and a proposed state civil service law.
Casper featured the Wyoming State Poultry Show and the Wyoming Fur Breed ers Show with local exhibitors showcasing birds and fur products. The event drew spectators and highlighted regional livestock and fur trades.
At Pinedale on January 8, all county officers elected in November will be sworn in for two years. New appointees include commissioners J W Montrose and James P Jensen, clerk C C Feltner, treasurer William L Hiesser, sheriff W D Holb, attorney R W Hopkins, assessor R T Albert, surveyor W H McDonald, and superintendent of schools Mrs Mac McAlister Sommers. Outgoing officials are Charles Olson, J P Fuller, Grace MacGlashan, and James Payne. A separate note reports a New Year’s Eve car accident near the Budd home injuring Mrs Henry Budd.
The Examiner highlights how different nations welcome the New Year with distinct customs. An article by Zimo Scott Watson examines Chinese and Japanese celebrations and other global traditions, contrasting them with Philadelphia’s colonial-era greeting.
The National Editorial Association works on a three route Wy oming tour to show editors the state’s attractions and resources. Cheyenne hosts a committee meeting to set a basis for rail rates with Pullman and discuss Yellowstone plans for a three day stay. Further decisions hinge on January reviews and updated transportation and entertainment details.
Secretary Jardine apportions 73912500 total federal road funds for the coming fiscal year. Wyoming will get 939547 dollars. Announcement notes the state highway commission received word of the allocation. Also mentions recent charter grants and a Buffalo land opening in Johnson County for homestead entry lands.
Senator Oscar Beck of Sublette county arrives in Cheyenne to spend the holidays at the Plains Hotel. He has not missed a Christmas there since 1914, now staying two weeks before the legislature convenes as Sublette county’s sole senator.
Los Angeles notes reflect on changing America as old family Sunday dinners give way to road trips and modern kitchens. The piece contrasts past wooden stoves with kitchenette steaks and fuel efficient meals on the go, while noting the rise of cars and air travel reshaping leisure and dining habits. It mentions Cody-Midwest Refining Co planning a new field, a local sugar factory payout, Rapid Air Lines expanding service, and Wyoming banking resources totaling 4.5 million.
State revenues for 1928 are forecast about a quarter of a million dollars less than 1927 due to economies and layoffs under Gov. Frank C. Emerson. General fund overdraft declined from 1926 to 1928, saving interest costs. total overdraft reduction over five years reaches about $580,141.37. The 1928 state levy is 3.9123 mills, with allocations including the university and highway bond interest.
Stull brought 112 pounds of jack rabbit skins to town on New Year’s day. He trapped and killed hundreds near Stanley, netting a neat sum at 1.60 dollars per pound. He used chicken wire traps with doors and alfalfa hay as bait, catching around 300 in a single night.
The Great American Oil Refining Company reports its Fish Creek well with a diamond drill at 700 feet depth. Consultant Colonel A. G. Burritt of Salt Lake expresses strong faith in the region as a potential oil bearing territory and expects further progress this year.
Clifford Simpson addressed in Worland is notified that a lien on a 1925 Chevrolet Coupe with engine 1608369 will be sold at public auction for cash at the rear of J. A. Power’s residence in Big Piney, Sublette County, Wyoming, on February 4, 1925, between 10 AM and 4 PM. Dated January 8, 1929, Big Piney.
The Cheyenne State Highway Department unveils a $3,030,000 budget for 1928 covering construction and maintenance projects across state routes. The plan aims to advance road improvements, upgrade bridges, and sustain ongoing highway work.
Harold Boyd stars in Speedy shown at Pioneer theatre on New Year’s Eve. Sponsored by the Ladies' Triangle Club, the event was well attended and praised as a scream. A follow up dance, also sponsored by the club, drew many patrons. The group thanks Dr and Mrs Hook and Mr Charles Clyde for venue support. Proceeds aid club welfare projects.
Fred G. Leihart, official reporter, began preparing a 400 page transcript of evidence in the state case against Henry B. Morris. Morris, found guilty of murder in the first degree at Green River on December 8, was sentenced to be hanged May 1, 1929. He is in the penitentary awaiting final disposition at Rock Springs.
Cheyenne December 24 the Wyoming legislature to convene January 10 for a forty day session with focus on establishing a secondary highway system funded by bonds Governor Emerson will seek legislation and a five million dollar constitutional limit with current debt near 2.9 million critics note a prior one vote defeat Senator Rosier cast the pivotal vote. The highway department plans to push earlier completion of the primary system and close gaps before the ten year program, favoring the secondary system over printery spending.
Funeral services for James Ambrose Ross 20 son of former Governor Nellie Tayloe Ross were held at St Marks Episcopal Church Cheyenne Interment followed at Lakeview Cemetery beside his father Governor W B Ross Officials and friends nationwide sent condolence messages to the nation’s first woman governor after his death in an automobile accident near Saratoga Wyoming last Friday.
Reverend A C Best leads Sunday School at 10 am and public worship at 8 pm. A New Year’s inspiration Thursday at 8 pm features Brownings Pippa Passes. talks resume every two weeks, with a January 24 study of Balzac’s Wild Asses Skin. Wheatland eyes sugar factory prospects. Lusk Buck Creek Oil Co brings 3,000,000-foot Baswell in Lance Creek field.
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