Wyoming Severnce and General Property Tax Debate
The article outlines severance and general property taxes, comparing their impact on mineral resources versus agricultural lands. It cites oil and gas wealth in Wyoming, examines other states’ severance rates, and argues for a balanced tax that funds government while avoiding over or under development. It sets the stage for public discussion and further analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Vass
Wyoming
Wyo
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Texas
Mississippi
Married in Rock Springs Briley and Merrell Wed in Jan
Miss Clara May Merrell and Kenneth Briley were quietly married in Rock Springs by a Justice of the Peace on January 18 1949. The bride daughter of Mrs Jennie Merrell of Big Piney is well known in the community. The groom from Oklahoma works in the oil fields. The newlyweds were splendidly entertained and given a ride around town on a hand sled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Springs
Clara
May Merrel
Kenneth Briley
Jennie Merrell
Big Piney
Oklahoma
Annual Report of Big Piney Soil Conservation District 1948
The 1948 annual report notes seven years of operation with steady progress in technical assistance, planning, and irrigation work. It highlights improved ranch planning, needs for additional staff, and stronger educational outreach. The district credits the Soil Conservation Service and Extension Service for major support while detailing ongoing projects, seed pools, and land improvements in the Deer Hill area and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Big Piney Soil Conservation District
Big Piney
Phil Marmade
Marinck
Ater
Soil Conservation Service
Marineri
Bureau of Land Management
Deer Hill
Jackson Hole Soil Conservation District
Big Piney Examiner
Kemmerar Gazette
Western Farm Life
Land Magazine
Financial Report
Wyoming State Association “of Soil Conservation
March of Dimes Chairman Urges Greater Effort
Sublette County residents are urged to redouble their efforts in the final week of the 1949 March of Dimes drive. Chairman Boulter says funds support care, treatment, and ongoing polio research, with a goal to finish by January 31 and prepare for the coming polio season. He appeals for Coin Cards, letters, school guards, and loose change from shoppers to reach the countywide drive target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulter
National Foundation For
Bother
District reports soil and moisture work assistance needed
The district notes an additional cost of 3349.65 dollars and affirms the ongoing soil and moisture conservation efforts. It urges continued support as in the past, submitted under the 1942 memorandum with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and approved January 7, 1949 by the Board. Frank D. Ball, Jr. secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S Department of Agriculture
Board of Supervisors
Janary
Frank D.ball
Frank D. Ball, Jr
Green River Oil Boom Predicted In Western Wyoming Basin
Watt Brandon notes in Kemmerer Gazette that the Green River valley in western Wyoming is expected to become a top oil drilling hotspot. The La Barge field will see repressuring to boost output, with Texas company leading a coordinated lease group including La Barge Oil Co and Kemmerer-La Barge Oil Co. Deep tests and geophysical work may reveal new high production pools and potential fields such as Church Buttes, as capital channels plan extensive exploration across the Green River basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Green River
Wyoming
America
la Barge
Texas Company
Granger
Ovelis
the Gazette
la Barge Oil Co
Kemmerer-La Barge Oil Co
First Chance Oil Co
Wyoming Reserve Co
M Newton
Marvel Oil Co
Carl Pfaff
Rainbow Oil
Wolf Petroleum
Buperier Oil and Investors Syndicate
Church Buttes
Green River Basin
Uinta Mountains
Grosvont Thountains
Wind River Fountains
Wyoming Range
LaBarge
Gazette
CO. Watt Brandon
Kemmerer Gazette
Death of BM Howard of Pinedale Reported
Just as we go to press, BM Howard of Pinedale died suddenly last night of a heart condition. He was found at the Chub Bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BM Howard
Pinedale
Cow Belles Entertained at National Livestock Meet
Mrs. Gordon Jewett of Big Piney Wyoming was an honored guest at a Wednesday afternoon tea for Cow Belles during the 52nd annual meeting of the American National Livestock Association in the Crystal Room at the Pawnee Hotel Omaha Nebraska.
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Gordon Jewett
Big Piney
Wyo
T1 American National Livestock Association
Crystal Room
Pawnee Hotel
Omaha
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Pinal Reports
Commerce Clearing House
Piney Punchers
Dale Wranglers
Dick Evans
Boyd Car
Bi Piney
Wit Baratoga
Hale
J. Hale
G Moffat
Griggs
Carr
Looney
O Olson
J. Rothe
Tees Et Rete
Penedale
le Rens
Big Finey
Moffat
I Griges
Evans
Fater
Doyle
Jensen
Feltner
Clyde
Richard and
Stubbs
Ool
March OF Dimes
Deues
TALUS
Green River Valley
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