Wyoming Forms Its Own Automobile Club
Wyoming establishes the non profit Wyoming Automobile Club to keep member funds in state and promote tourism, highways, and local business. It will sponsor Schoolboy Safety Patrols, support safety campaigns, and push motoring legislation with state education and highway agencies backing the effort.
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Wyoming
Automobile Club of Wyoming
Rocky Mountain Motorists
Rockies
Rocky Mountain
Colorado
Denver
Wyoming Automobile Club
State Department of Education
Highway Department
Highway Patrol
Automobile Club
Sam Browne
R. F. MacPherson
Weekly Report of Motor Vehicle Fatalities
Fatalities for week ending January 1 show 4, for the same week in 1947, 0. To date for 1948, 6, for the same period in 1947, 1. The report lists weekly motor vehicle deaths and compares year over year figures.
PTA Monthly Meeting Held at Schoolhouse
The regular monthly meeting of the Parent Teachers Association was held at the Schoolhouse on Wednesday night.
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The
Parent-Teachers Association
Baby George Clifton Barp Born In Kemmerer
A son was born to Mr and Mrs George Barp at LOM hospital Kemmerer on Monday morning Jan 19 who passed away shortly after birth. Named George Clifton the infant was interred in Big Piney after Catholic services held Wednesday for family members only. The parents receive community sympathy. Mrs Earp is recovering and expected to leave hospital by week's end.
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George Barp
Lom
Kemmerer
George Clifton
Big Piney
Robertson on Steering Committee for Europe Aid Policy
Senator B. W. Robertson among five chosen for a steering group by Republican Senators to plan solidifying support for ERP style aid to Europe. The panel, led by Senator Joseph H. Ball, emphasizes businesslike handling and targeted relief to rebuild economies and infrastructure without propping up leftist regimes.
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Washington
B. W. Robertson
Joseph H. Ball
Minnesota
Congress
Robertson
Europe
Russia
1949 License Plates Colors Set By Secretary of State
Dr A G Crane announces red figures on white background for 1949 plates, matching 1941 style. Colors chosen for clear legibility and yearly color variation with law enforcement guidance. State aims to prebid early to avoid delays. delays last few years blamed on steel shortages. About 140,000 vehicles expected. county offices submitting 1949 estimates.
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A. G. Crane
Secrtary of State
Secretary of State
European History Course Taught At Kemmerer High School
Seven people have enrolled in the University of Wyoming extension course on modern European history in Kemmerer. The class is taught at Kemmerer High School by Mrs Willigain Edmonds under the direction of Arthur Dugan.
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Kemmerer High School
A. W
Laramie
University of Wyoming
Kemmerer
Arthur Dugan
Division of
Adult Education and Community Service
Willigain Edmonds
Gravel Crew Shifts To Dry Piney For Road Repairs
The gravel crushing crew moved from Marbleton to Dry Piney early this week to build a stockpile for repairing the highway through Bailey Jane. The operation aims to supply material for the road and resume full traffic soon.
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Marbleton
Bailey Jane
Annual Grazing Report for Bridger National Forest
Bridger National Forest submitted its 1947 grazing report to the Regional Forester in Ogden Utah. The forest grazes 27 000 cattle and 205 000 sheep in summer, more than any other national forest, across 1 710 220 acres with 1 066 000 acres used for grazing. High elevation ranges produce forage for cattle and sheep. winter snows and streams support irrigation and power. The report notes late spring and cold summer reduced higher range growth. 1949 stocking expected near 1947 levels.
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C. B. Arentson
Bridger National Forest
Ogden
Utah
Arentson
Sumer
National Forest
Bridger Forest
Big Piney
Pinedale
Green River Valley
Star Valley
Greys River
Wyoming
Bridger
Hemafork
Brideer National Forest
Colorado
Platte
Mississippi
Smiths Fork
Bear River
Great Salt Lake
Salt River
Snake River
Gannett Peak
Socony Vacuum installs new freight elevator at Casper refinery
The Otis Elevator Company wins a contract to install a 2000 pound capacity freight elevator in Socony Vacuum Oil Company White Eagle refinery unit at Casper Wyoming. The attendant operated lift rises 148 feet in the tower and operates in temperatures down to minus 40 to minus 50 degrees. Catalytic Construction Company of Philadelphia serves as engineer and contractor.
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Otis Elevator Company
Socony-Vacuum Oil Company, Inc
White Eagle Division
Casper
Wyo
Catalytic Construction Company
Philadelphia
Socony-Vacuum
Artist Guild Meeting Expands Membership and Plans
Members of the Artist Guild met at Mildred Miller's Big Piney home for a potluck lunch and business. President Mae Mickelson led a vote to raise active members to twenty four and to invite applicants to submit material before spring. Bills from November's annual party were approved and a general assessment levied. Pearl Spencer and Beth Richardson reported on an essay contest to be sent to county high schools. The group considers offering prizes for debating and declamation if high schools participate. Mrs Pfisterer will direct a forthcoming play with a first reading January 29 at her home. Mrs Sommers, visiting Kansas, joined the meeting in Pinedale.
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Mildred Miller
Big Piney
Mae Mickelson
Guild
Ladie
Ladie Osterhout
Pearl Spencer
Beth Richardson
Gene Plisterer
Pfisterer
Mr. Sommers
Kansas
Pinedale
Skinner takes top in Wyoming interschool ski meet
University of Wyoming student Robert Skinner of Pinedale won the all around champion honor at the Wyoming Outing inter school ski meet held at Libby Creek in the Snowy Range. About 65 competitors. Redstone’s John McLellan placed second and Cheyenne’s William Lane third in the event.
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Laramie
Robert Skinner
Pinedale
University of Wyoming
Wyoming
Libby Creek
Snowy Range
John McLellan
Redstone
N. HS
William Lane
Cheyenne
Margaret Schultz
Jack
Barbara Johnson
Walthaty
Mass
Charlotte Wallace
Larane
Betty Joslin
Snoshoni
Mary Louise Kastner
Rawlins
Skinner
Paul Rechard
Lane
McLellan
Wyoming Snowy Range ski camp to get housing upgrades
At Snowy Range Wyoming University students will see housing facilities improvements funded by a $3,000 appropriation from the Associated Students. The Snowy Range camp supports workshops and weekend or ski parties, with meals, judging and recreational facilities for students and faculty. Since opening in September, more than 500 people have visited the campus, and the new University Outing Club has used the camp for skiing events.
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Laramie
Wys
University of Wyoming
Snowy Range
University
Wyoming Fishing Season Opens May 1 1948
Cheyenne Wyoming January 19 The Wyoming game and fish commission announced the 1948 fishing season will open May 1 up from last year’s April 1. State Fish Warden A F C Greene called May 1 a compromise satisfying most anglers and noted some groups wanted June 1 or May 15.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
State Game and Fish Commission
A. F. C. Greene
Greene
What Every Motorist Should Know About Wyoming Liability
A 1948 Wyoming law requires immediate written accident reports to the State Highway Superintendent in Cheyenne whenever death or injury occurs or property damage exceeds 50 000. Drivers must report regardless of fault, with forms available through sheriffs, police, or state patrol. Reporters may qualify for protection from liability, but driver licenses can be suspended for noncompliance.
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Wyoming
Cheyenne
Ottner
Wyoming Security
Wyoming Highway Patrol
Jensen Couple Visit Pinedale on Business
Mr and Mrs James P Jensen visited Pinedale on Monday for business matters.
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James P. Jensen
Pinedale
John Allen Killed When Struck By Auto In California
Word reached here that John Ailer a well known former Boulder and Pinedale resident was struck down by a car in San Diego California where he and Mrs Allen have lived in recent years He was father to Paul Alan of Pinedale The Allens ran a Boulder ranch and were in mercantile business He served as secretary of Franklin Lodge No 31 A F and A M for years before moving to California The community extends sympathy to the widow and family Funeral details were not known at press time
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John Ailer
Boulder
Pinedale
San Diego
Calif
Allen
Paul Alan
Allens
Franklin Lodge No. 31
California
Jepion
Oil Demand Mounting In Cheyenne Survey Predicts 35000 New Wells In 1948
A Cheyenne survey by Standard Oil official RT Storey projects 35000 new oil wells in 1948 to meet rising demand. The plan would require about 122.5 million feet of drilling, equating to threading nearly 2.45 times through the earth. US production and reserves are discussed, with context on prewar levels and postwar growth.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
RT. Storey
Standard Oil Company
Uindiana
Wyoming Star Committee
United States
Suvey
Storey
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Motor Club
Mbore
Wall Street
George Bari
Socony-Vacuum Oil CO
Artist
Finedale
Snowy Rang
John Allen
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