Resignation of Dr. R. A Hocker from State Fish and Game Commission
Dr. R A Hocker forwarded his resignation from the Wyoming State Fish and Game Commission citing time demands of his office interfering with local business. He praised his work including the Cokeville fish hatchery and district improvements across four western counties. Governor Emerson will appointment three commissioners this month to terms ending in July and another to fill Dr Hocker’s vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A Hocker
State Fish and Game Commission
Hocker
Emerson
Cokeville
Wyoming
Kemmerert
Gazette
University of Wyoming Orchestra Plans State Tour
The 35 member University of Wyoming orchestra under Professor Roger C Prisbie plans a four week February 17 to 22 goodwill tour of six Wyoming cities along the Union Pacific railroad. Likely stops include Evanston Lyman Kemmerer Green River Rock Springs and Rawlins. The group, regarded as the best yet, aims to boost university visibility as student ensembles rarely tour the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Wyoming
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Board of Trustees
Evanston
Lyman
Kemmerer
Green River
Rock Springs
Raw Fins
Roger C. Prisbie
Daisy Wharton
R. Pysbie
Henri Longpre
John Sillasen
Harry Tatham
Frank Kohn
Arthur Burkert
Arthur Mickey
Rees Achenbach
Mary Ford
Louis Enifong
Florence Goddard
Ruth Westover
Vincent Bowles
Norville Finchiger
Carl Olson
Gelio
Margaret Burkert
Shirlee Slade
Clarence Davis
Catherine Maloney
August Koerting
Roy Sandburg
Louis Sillasen
Cecil Centlivere
Beatrice Call
Norris Embree
Hany Thompson
Ruth Early
Alvin Flukkiger
Chester Teeple
James Simontin
Paul Garman
Paul Sharman
Louis Duhig
Fred Reed
Bampton, Smith
Alice Aines
Al Osterhout Returns From East Trip And California Visit
Al Osterhout, wealthy rancher and stockraiser, returned home from an extended eastward journey. He stayed with his daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs Harrison Guio of Alhambra California after selling cattle in Omaha and taking an airplane flight back to California. He enjoyed the trip and the flights and visits along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Osterhout
Harrison Guio
Alhambra
Calif
Notice Stockholders Meeting at State Bank of Big Piney
The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the State Bank of Big Piney will be held at the bank offices in Big Piney Wyoming on Monday January 13 at 2 00 PM to elect directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Bank of
Big Piney
Big Piney Wyoming
Tax forms and reduced 1929 rates released for Wyoming residents
The government says 1929 income tax forms will be available January 11 at the Cheyenne Collector’s office and Casper, Rock Springs, Sheridan, and Thermopolis offices. Rates are cut: individuals pay lower rates on certain income brackets and credits on tax paid at source are adjusted. Corporations see minor rate and figure changes. taxpayers must adjust lines on Form 1040A or Form 1040 accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collector of Internal Revenue
Cheyenne
Casper
Rock Springs
Sheridan
Thermopolis
Congress
Wyoming Livestock In Good Condition Despite Mixed December Weather
Wyoming livestock in good condition after a December with favorable wintering prospects nationally. Ranges in some northeastern areas damaged by heavy snow and ice, but overall state condition rose three points. Sheep and cattle notably healthy. hay and feed supplies improved, with value of principal Wyoming crops at 37.57 million dollars in 1929, up from 33.64 million in 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Wyoming Cooperative Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Wyoming Ranges
Fred Beck
Salt Lake
Beck
Los Angeles
Canif
Ona
J. Herschler
Cal
Sec'ifornia
Red Desert
Casper Range
Smith Hughes Contests Set at University of Wyoming
The Smith Hughes school agricultural contest and state vocational home economics and economics high school contest will be held at the University of Wyoming in Laramie on January 12 and 14 with entries from 20 schools. Livestock, dairy, and grain judging are planned, with home economics and oratorical events. Winners advance to major shows in Denver St. Louis and Kansas City, as Governor Emerson speaks at a Future Farmers of America gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith-Hughes
University of Wyoming
Laramie
Smith&Hughes
Denver
Kansas City
St. Louis
Emerson
Future Farmers of America
Carl Howard
S. H. Dadisman
Fred S. Hultz
A. Fvass
Elizabeth J. McKittrick
Vera Lukin
Community Church Calendar and Local Visits
Rev A C Best presides as minister with Sunday church school at 109. Public worship in the morning and evening on transportation in winter and Hamlet the Tragedy of Delay. Fortnightly book talks begin with punctual 8 p.m. start. Visitors include Jules Giroud family and Peter Wagner from F D Ball ranch. Charley Clyde in Salt Lake for business and parts for the power engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Best
Worshie & P
Shakespear
Jules 7
Giroud and Son
Ealy
Peter Wagner
F. D. Ball Ranch
Charley Clyde
Salt Lake
Evening Class in Poultry Production Plan
A community inquiry seeks at least ten enrollees for an evening poultry production class to meet two nights every two weeks in the Farm Shop for five weeks. Topics include breeds, incubation, poultry houses, diseases, culling, feeding, marketing and management. Respond with name, address, preferred weeknights, and whether poultry production or another evening course is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 5. Green,Jr
Rawlins Plans for Prison Cell House Construction and Utilities
Rawlins plans construction of a cell house at the State Penitentiary to ease crowded conditions with a $150 000 appropriation. Negotiations are under way for a $20 000 project to treat electric light and telephone poles by National Lumber and Creascting Co Riverton. The Chicago and Northwestern railroad company treating plan south of the city began winter operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawlins
State Penitentiary
National Lumber and Creascting Co
Riverton
Chicazo and Northwestern Railroad Company
City
Daniel Doings and Travels Across the West
Local notes report Daniel Doings as Mrs. L. W. Sargent and children leaving Friday for Enid Oklahoma to join Mr. Sargent. Dr Montrose attends Health Officers meeting in Cheyenne. E D Key and daughter Jett head Sunday to Salt Lake then Phoenix. Ned George to run store during absence. Also reports about Chevrolet purchases, Miss Madge McHugh returning from Wisconsin and staying with Mrs Huston, and several social visits. A wildlife and recreation piece from Ogden Utah notes record forest use in 1838 with over 23 million visitors and detailed forest improvements and conservation efforts. Atlantic City reports United States Mining & Milling Co to raise capital to 400000. Basin notes loans for Big Horn County via Farm Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Key
Daugher
Salt Lake
Phoenix
Arizona
Ned George
Ogden
Utah
National Forest
Ogden Livestock Show Opens With Record Entries
The eleventh Ogden Livestock Show opens Saturday January 11 and runs through January 16 featuring a 30 percent rise in entries. The $130,000 coliseum wing adds space for cattle sheep and swine from US fairs and county shows. Highlights include Students Day High School Day Governors Day with Dern inviting regional governors, a grand livestock banquet, fat and feeder sale, Hereford sale led by Kinzer, and Junior High School day. The event showcases top stock, judging contests and meat cutting demonstrations, with a full programme of concerts and auctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
United States
Ogden High School
Intermountain
D. W. Hartzell
Chicago
George H. Dern
Utah
Frank Emerson
Wyoming
Dern
Idaho
Montana
Colorado
Nevada
California
Peter Spraynozzle
Charles Kinzer
American Hereford Breeders Association
Preston L. D. S
Inter-Mountain
Gilbert Thatcher
Southwest
Northwest
Nearly Asphyxiated At Texas Camp
George Milley and Mr. Wassenburg were nearly overcome by gas after entering an oil tank at the Texas Oil Company camp in Calper. Milley lost consciousness. Wassenburg crawled to the surface and both received medical aid. They are reported recovering and able to resume work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Milley
Wassenburg
Texas Oil Company
Calper
Milleg
Rsice
Milley
Looney
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T W. Orchestra
Wyoming University
Francis Winters
Basiu
Orval Gyeaser
Archie Hale
Aston
S. S. Wheeler
Clair
Cameron
Burns
Morris Simpers
Cody
William Duncan
Lander
Sam Wendrick
Arvada
Orelfth
Harvis Simners
STATE
Carl G. Bouwald
University of Winds
Sheridan High School
Daniel
Montrose
Bernie Payne
Madge McHugh
Wisconsin
Miss McHugh
Mrs. Huston
Sargent Inn
Mirs
Ward D. Blackmon
GL. West
Mrs. Gay
Hayden
Merna
McQuiag
Standard Timber Co
Roy Bird
Bondurant
James Bertram
Andrew Bingham
E. A. Richardson
Irene Edwards
James Noble Ranch
Atlantic City
Minning & Milling Company
Big Horn County
Farm Bureau
Ogden Livestock Show
Stonn’s Lake
Shoshoni—electric
Recla
Mation
Lost Well Buttein
Texas Camp
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