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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1939
Page
6
A guide encourages using the kitchen as a photographic setting from icebox to mixing bowls. It suggests candid shots of cake making and icing, close ups of slicing bread, and showing pots, pans, and dish racks as dramatic subjects. Lighting and camera distance are outlined for clear, vibrant snapshots.
Notice from the Interior Department announces the State of Wyoming’s 1936 application to select multiple lands totaling about 2,357 acres in Wyoming for exchange. It invites protests or objections to the selection within thirty days, with copies served to the state. Acting Assistant Commissioner Joel David Wolfsohn signs, first published January 5, 1939.
JAMES W. WARDELL of Big Piney Wyoming filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish claim to lands in sections 29 30 31 32 township 30 west range 110 west sixth principal meridian before W EL Bachr U S Commissioner at Big Piney on February 4 1939 Witnesses include George C Khuston John B Wardell Arnold Olsen and Joseph Murdock all of Big Piney Wyoming Loraine Rollins Register December 29 1938, January 5 12 19 26 1939.
Continuation from page one reports a 1Q-year average. The condition of sheep and lambs at 83 percent compares with 88 percent last year and 86 percent the 10-year average, indicating moderatehealth variations.
The convention shelved several enforcement bills including the alibi law insanity defense and conspiracy law due to lack of time. Others considered were bogus check, burglary attempt felony, breaking and entering a car felony, and ex convict registration when moving towns. Fred Beck was kicked by a horse at his ranch but escaped serious injury as the hoof glanced off.
Frances Grinstead reflects on Christmas carols from their origins in a church setting to modern widespread singing. She notes how St Francis of Assisi popularized public singing and lists classic carols sung by soloists choirs and children, illustrating enduring Christmas joy.
A Cleveland pageant outlines the World Poultry Congress grounds planned for July 28 to August 7, 1939. It highlights the Hall of Live Poultry, Hall of Nations, youth activities hall, Cleveland Public Auditorium seating 15,500, parking for 200000 cars, the Mall, Underground Exhibition Hall, Municipal Stadium 80,000 seats, passenger docks, horticultural gardens, and a modern railroad terminal.
A Christmas piece describes traditions around the balsam tree including the warning that a headless shadow on the wall foretells a fatal year. It also notes keeping a partly burned stick to ward off lightning after the tree is burned.
The Wyoming Children's Home Society, incorporated in 1911, thanks supporters for gifts and press help. It relies on voluntary donations for operations and asks for belated holiday gifts to fund services through the winter months. Send correspondence to Cheyenne Wyoming.
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