Griggs Seeks Authority to Sell Local Plant
Griggs Power and Light Co filed for permission to sell its property to Lincoln Service Corporation of Kemmerer Wyoming. The joint application would transfer operation after PSC approval in Cheyenne. Lincoln Service already has workers on site after a recent fire and will run the plant under a mortgage while Griggs stays as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griggs Power and Light Co
Lincoln Service Corporation
Kemmerer
Wyoming
Griggs
PSC
Cheyenne
Lincoln Service Corp
Lincoln Service
Griggs Co
Diamondville
Frontier
Green Foor
IRS Tax Help Program Aids 1954 Returns Filing
The District Director announces an IRS program to assist taxpayers in completing 1954 income returns. Aid offered will clarify and explain points, not full return preparation. Service limited to wages interest and simple items. complex schedules not prepared. Filing deadline April 15, 1954.
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Internal Revenue Services
Internal Revenue
Frank G. Clark
William C. Ballin New Manager for Rocky Mt Oil and Gas
William C. Ballin, 28, of Casper, Wyoming, named manager for the Central Division of the Rocky Mountain Oil and Gas Association replacing John Henquickson who resigned to join Senator Barrett’s staff. Ballin will lead Wyoming state wide public relations efforts and has a background in public relations and administration. He is a University of Toledo graduate and resides in Casper with his wife and three sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William. C. Ballin
Casper
Wyoming
Rocky Mounttain Oil and Gas Association
John Henquickson
Senator Barrett
Fred E. Woodring
RMOGA
Ballin
Woodring
University of Toledo
Gasper
Gth
Wyoming lawmakers name new leaders in 3rd legislature
In Cheyenne on January 10 lawmakers named leaders for the 40 day term opening noon Tuesday. Republicans chose Senator Richard Green as president of the senate and Rep Ted Daniels as speaker. Democrats named Rudy Afieli as senate minority leader and William Norris Jr as house minority leader. Majority frontrunners include Norman Barlow as senate vice president and Len Bower as majority floor leader. House leaders include Marlin Kurtz as speaker pro tempore and Joe Budd as Republican whip. Gov Simonton outlined a broad budget plan and requested funds for natural resources and irrigation. Main debates expected on finance, tax exemptions, education reforms, highway development, and changes to beer and trading stamps laws.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
Richard Green
R-Johnson Go
Senate
Ted) Daniels
R-Convere
Rudy Af“eimi
Sweetwater
R-Washale
House
Marlin Kurtz
Rtark
Lee E Kelth
Redehneon
Joe L Budd
R-Sut Ette
Milward Simpton
Simpton
Poverner
Game and Fish Commission
Natural Resource Board
Natual Resource Board
Simpson
Masoner Hardware becomes Gurney Hardware and Lumber
Announcement states that as of January 1 1955 Masoner Hardware and Implement Co will be known as Gurney Hardware and Lumber. The transition promises the same courteous service and invites continued patronage from customers in Marshall E Gurney signs the notice.
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Masoner Hardware and Implement . Co
Gurney Hardware and Lumber
Masoners
POKES FACE NEXT FOUR GAMES AT HOME IN SKYLINE DRIVE
Wyoming’s Cowboys return to Memorial Field House for two conference games, hosting Denver and BYU after a rough two away games. They lost 44 42 at Missoula to Montana and beat Utah State 65 60 at Logan, snapping Montana’s 17 game streak against them. Alfred A. Anderson urges Sublette ranchers to file 1954 ACF performance reports by January 31 1955 with seed bills equipment hours and land leveling data to secure cost sharing.
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Laramie
Wyo. Y
Wyoming
Cage Cowboys
Shelton
Denver
Memorial
B.Y.U
Cowboys
Utes
Cougars
Montana
Missoula
Jury
Utah State
Logan
Grizzly
Alfred A. Anderson
Sublette County
Wyoming 4-H Members Head to Interstate Roundup
Twenty six Wyoming 4-H Club members will travel to Denver January 16 20 as delegates to the Interstate 4-H Roundup. Betty Budd is among the delegates. Two adult leaders Mrs Verlan Reed and W E Wal accompany. Eight members will show livestock including Herefords Angus Southdown sheep and Suffolk. Financing comes from state fair winners and sponsors. One delegate is Betty Budd daughter of Mr and Mrs Joel Budd. Also notes annual Big Piney bank officers election and a March of Dimes call.
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Wyoming 4
Betty Budd
Mir
Joel Budd
Omaha livestock market shows mixed trends on 51,100 head sale
Omaha Monday top market reported mixed trade with fat cattle steady to 25-60 cents lower on better cattle. Slaughter steers and yearlings 2150 to 27, mid prime to 31, high prime to 33 or better. Hogs steady to 25 cents lower, butchers 1450 18.25. fat lambs 25-50 cents lower. Stocker and feeder demand heavy for January. several price ranges noted for feeder steers, yearlings, and calves.
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Omaha
South Dakota
Livestock Brand Inspector to Meet Raisers in Pinedale
Livestock Inspector Desreoin will be at the Courthouse in Pinedale next Saturday, January 15th, 1955, at 2:00 p.m. for a meeting of brand inspectors, ranchers, and interested parties. He will discuss brand inspection and answer questions on livestock brand inspection. All ranchers and other interested persons are invited to attend.
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Desreoin
Wyem
Ste
Pinedale
Osis
Skating Brink Being Filled With Water
The Big Piney Lions Club fills the skating rink on the south side of the street across from the Drug store with water today. Water is pumped from North Piney creek using a pumping apparatus loaned by Lion Robert Linder of LaBarge. The nights are good ice makers and the surface should be fine for winter fun as Tae Kidde prep their skates.
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Big Piney Lions Club
North Piney Creek
Lion Robert Linderman
LaBarge
Tae Kidde
All Sublette County Cutter Races Set for Feb 4 5 6
All Sublette County Cutter Races return to Pinedale on Friday Saturday and Sunday February 4 5 6 sponsored by the Sublette County Sporting Association. Committees list racing stewards parade track and other roles with numerous local names. Event marks winter carnival with anticipated thrills across three days.
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Pinedale
Sublette County Sporting Association
Bus Fear
Joe Lemire
Bobby Lozter
Neal Blair
Jock Lewis
Howard B Smith
John Salenta
Paul Ziegler
Bot McFarand
Dand
Glenn
Mariena Wise
Dick Wilkron
Elton Cooley
Gene Pfisterer
Nominating petitions circulate for Big Piney district race
Frank Bray, supervisor of the Big Piney Conservation District, says nominating petitions are circulating for the forthcoming election set for February 21 at 1000 am. Names on the slate include Ed Dannegan, Kenneth Gale, John Svcauld, William J. McGinnis Jr, Gordon Mickelson, Fred Schaffer, and Robert A. Springman. Absentee ballots available. polling at the Soil Conservation Service office from 1000 am to 4 pm. Current board members are C. A. Fear Jr, John Kvenild, Arnold Olson, Frank Deal Jr, and Frank Bray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Piney
Frank Bray
D Strict
Ed Dannegan
Kenneth Gale
John Svcauld
Wm. J McGinnis, Jr
Gordon Mickelson
Fred Schaffer
Robert A Springman
D.fries
Soil Conservation Service Office
Pol's
C. A Fear, Jr
John Kvenild
Arnold Olson
Frank Deal, Jr
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William C. Ballin
Casper New Mgr
Rocky MT. Oil and Gas
General Petroleum Corporation
Green River Basin
Tip Top
Igna) Drilling Co
Marshall E. Gurney
POKES
Milward L. Simpson
Elizabeth Roni~eer
Stella uChinstry
Alberta Johnston
Johnson County
Helen Miller
Laramie County
State Bank of
James F. Mickelson
Mildred Miller
James P. Jensen
Geonze A Moffat
Sophie Dante's
The
March of Dimes
Slate Tigre
Pinenate
All Sublette Co
Bert Refnew
Bob O'Neil
Turners
John Crowne
Cappie Jel
Edward Robreon
Robert Botley
Sunny Korfanta
Charles Bartek
Carl Worl
Pat Hunt
Loule War
Bill Bloom
Henry Kitte
Doch Kventld
Wert Entertainment
Helnie Summers
Soil Conservation Service
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