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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1954
Page
1
The Big Piney Lions and General Petroleum Project have leveled and prepared the community skating rink for children. Mud fill from G P is compacting, water will be sealed as ground settles, and Jack Frost will finish the setup. Tankers pour water today as the big day approaches.
Wm. J. McGinnis Jr joins Big Piney 81 Genervation District in a complete conservation plan to restore water management. The effort includes seven drop ditches with control structures, slide headgates, and a new irrigation map. Land previously overwatered or dry will be balanced through soil surveys, leveling, and ditch improvements supported by Soil Conservation Service guidance.
Bill expands water infrastructure and fencing on his land to support winter feeding and summer steer pasture. He plants suitable native grasses, develops water wells and reservoirs, and plans to defer grazing after fencing completion. The Agricultural Conservation Program funds accelerate the effort, aiming to double feed production and balance permit cattle numbers.
Notice is given for the annual meeting of the stockholders of the State Bank of Big Piney Wyoming to elect directors and conduct other business. The meeting will be held at the bank's office on Monday January 1954 between 2:00 and 4:00 PM. The text also notes a brand exhibit from the Bebe Fourche River area and its transfer to the State Museum by Jack Nason.
Wyoming motorists must obtain application blanks from a highway patrol office or station attendant or by mail to the motor vehicle division Cheyenne to renew or replace licenses. The new setup photos the actual license portion, creating steps for new and renewing applicants and causing prior requests to be misfiled.
The Big Piney Lodge No. 47 AF and AM elected and appointed its 1954 officers. Elective James Kimmel as Worshipful Master and Frank Yose as Senior Warden. Gordon Mickelon as Junior Warden. Neise B. Christensen as Treasurer. Frank Bray as Secretary. F. W. Tanner as Trustee. Appointive George Grinestaff as Senior Deacon. Charles Davis as Junior Deacon. Antone Buble Jr as Senior Brew and. Robert V. Thompson as Junior Steward. Don H. Budd as Chaplain. James Mickelson as Marshal. Joe Budd as Tyler. Educational Council includes Fred Beck, F. W. Tanner, and George Nichols.
Records from the State Archives and Historical Department in Cheyenne explain that the Laramie Mountains in southwestern Wyoming were once referred to as the Black Hills during Wyoming’s early territorial era.
Last Saturday in Kemmerer Miss Laura Duffey daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Duffey and George Grinestaff were united in marriage. Further details were to follow in our next issue as mail from Kemmerer had not yet arrived.
Mr and Mrs George Nichols and their children spent New Year’s Day in Evanston with Mr and Mrs Myron Myrith and children and with James Hopkins.
State Bank of Big Piney reports assets totaling 2 174 586.42 with deposits at 2 174 586.42 and capital accounts of 147 974.03. Bank cashier Geo A Moffat swears the figures true and accurate to January 6 1954 before notary Helen Atwood in Sublette County Wyoming.
Wyoming agricultural write ups compare steer values at ranch and terminal markets with shrinkage and marketing costs, showing net values around 119.42 dollars per steer at ranch parity. Reports also note record Wyoming 4-H attendance in 1953 with 489 clubs, 7,801 projects, and extensive leadership across counties.
The New Year Auxiliary meeting drew 7 members and guests as they sang the Star Spangled Banner and opened with pledges and prayers. Grace Barton reported on Girls State, Meada Jones could not present her report, both delegates earning strong records. Grace acted as usher and was elected Sergeant-at-Arms. A special Legion hour followed with notable remarks and plans for a theater event and dance at the Legion Hall. Funeral services were held in Kemmerer for Nayfy Rehy Sawava, born 1881 in Zahle Lebanon, with burial in St Patrick's cemetery. survivors include six sons and a daughter.
Nine Wyoming 4-H project winners are slated for the 4-H Interstate Roundup January 17 to 21 in Denver. Recap of judging results lists winners, their projects, and donors: Raymond Rumney beef Nis Brara County donor Wyoming Stock Growers Association. Mariel Sims clothing Sears Roebuck Foundation. James Fisher conservation Sears Roebuck Foundation. Deanna Jill Howe dairy achievement $25 expense grant from Sears Roebuck Foundation.
Leader chaperones chosen from top Wyoming club leaders are Mrs. Mae Bailinger of Cody and Herbert Be Sabin of Node. State winners average age 17 and have accumulated 85 years in 4-H clubs with 39 projects completed in 1953.
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