Timber appraisal training meet held in Bridger National Forest
A timber appraisal training meet is hosted this week in the Bridger National Forest Supervisor's office. Attendees include Jan Lambert, Reed Fint, Bil Piney, Bill, Tim Cannon, and Darren T. Fouch with staff assistant support. The program covers timber cruise data collection, appraisal development, and timber sale prospectus and contracts preparation. Additional sessions are planned for February and March. Seven stands totaling about 25,000,008 ft invested will be appraised and bidders invited within three months.
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Bridger National Forest
Jan Lambert
Reed Fint
Bil Piney
Aunt Mixon
Bill
Tim Cannon
Ody
Darren T. Fouchiger
Rites Held Wednesday In Pinedale for Mrs Virginia Tarter Pickett
Funeral services were held at Our Lady of Peace in Pinedale for Mrs. Virginia Tarter Pickett who died January 21 1959 in Evanston Wyoming. She is buried beside her sister Dorothy Luce who died in 1962. Survived by daughter Billie Jean Lewis of Big Piney four granddaughters and two sisters Carolyn M. Gene of California and Frances Nowie Hoover of Ogden Utah.
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Pinedale
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church
Virginia Tarter Pickett
Sway
Evanston
Wyoming
Pickett
Piedale
Dorothy Luce
Francis Tarter
Virginia
Charles Noblé
Sacred Heart Academy
East Lake City
Pat
Billie Jean) Lewis
Big Piney
Carolyn M. Gene
Galifonia
Frances Nowie
Hoover
Ogden
Utah
Baby Shower Honors Mrs Lucas At Home of Mrs Atwood
Mrs Richard Griggs and Miss He en Atwood hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs Robert Lucas at Atwood’s home Friday evening. Games produced high prizes for Hazel Norris James Carr and Miss Donald Wassenberg with low prizes going to Janis Wilson Sr and Net Lunde. Mrs Lucas received gifts and refreshments were served.
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Richard Griggs
He'en- Atwood
Robert Lucas
Hazel Norris
James Carr
Mira Donald Wassenberg
Janis Wilson
Net | Lunde
Yellowstone Expedition of President in 1883
The fragment describes President Chester Arthur's 1883 Yellowstone Park expedition invited by General Sheridan. It notes pack trains, mule transport, and the aim of health and frontier exposure, with dispatches from the Cheyenne Daily Leader and connections to Washington. It also mentions Army staff and an unrelated Fort Campbell item about James X. Goza Jr. and a 501st Infantry parachute exercise.
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Chester Arthur
Yellowstone Park
Cay
Cheyenne Daiy Leader
Wyoming Archives and Historical Department
P. Sheridan
the Provident
Chicago
West
Sheridan
Coevenne
Daily Leader
Washington
Lincoln
Fort Campbell
Py James
X.goza
Murphy
H. Goza
Big Piney
Wyo
Camp Breckinidge
Gorm
Open House Planned for Southwest School District Growth
The Southwest School District plans open houses on February 2 and 9 to show facility needs and growing enrollment. Trustees and the superintendent urge patrons to visit from 9 AM to 4 PM to observe classrooms and discuss improvements for science math and foreign language education.
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Southwest
Board of Education
Scaoo
Board of Trustees
Big Piney
Nin
P TA Meeting Postponed and Film Event Noted
The P TA meeting is postponed from February 3 to February 16 with a film titled Crowded Out to be shown. Diana Near joins as a new member alongside Kathy Nichols and Cynthia Wilkerson. The group met at Mrs Carrs and planned supper then filed records.
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P-Ta
Own. Me
Dan
Army Training Completed at Fort Carson May 1958
The Army in May 1958 completed basic combat training at Fort Carson Colorado. Ko attended Rose Springs High School.
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Fort Carson, Colo
Rote Springs High Schoo
Plans for Big Piney airport upgrade under way
Preliminary plans and applications aim to improve Big Piney Municipal airport. Costs total about 100000 with 57000 federal and 8020 state funding, local sums and user contributions. Coordination by Pat N Scherbel followed a Cheyenne meeting with officials from Wyoming Aeronautics Commission and Civil Aeronautics Administration.
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Big Piney
Cornelia le Feat
Civil’ Aeronautics Administration
State of Wyoming
Pat N. Scherbel
Cheyenne
Nelson
Wyoming Aeronautics Commission
Moffelland
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Usabe
Guided Mrs Club Meets Monday With Dues Hike
The Guided Mrs Club held its regular monthly meeting with Anna Lee Westfinden as new president. Dues were raised from 1.00 to 1.50 and members planned the year's prom program and schedule chart while coordinating for the February 44 Blood Bante during the Big Piney Cutter Races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Lee Westfinden
Sandra Carr
Jackie Manning
Marclle Carr
Belly Oson
Sandra Gir
Jane Peck
Hannah Bird
Pa Olson
Shirley Tanner
Jackie Manhing
Legion Hall
Darlene Wenz
Farm Bureau Meeting in Bondurant discusses outlook and tax refunds
Boulder Farm Bureau held its regular January meeting at Mrs. Daisy Hicks 1st Bondurant home with about three attendees. Extension economists Frary and Johnston spoke on 195% economic outlook while Urbighit distributed gas tax refund applications. Milford Steele outlined legislative progress in Cheyenne and Charles Bayers raised water commissioner reappointment concerns. Ladies served a delirious lunch after the session.
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Boulder Farm Bureau
Daisy Hicks
Bondurant
Bob Frary
Alberta Johnston
Carl Urbighit
Milford Steele
Farm Bureau
Cheyenne
Charles Bayers
Wyoming Big Game Season Notes 1958 Harves ts
Wyoming and nonresident hunters reported a very successful 1958 big game season per the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Deer totals rose to 58 000 taken by 75 405 hunters while antelope success reached 90 percent with 26 000 antelope taken by 27 085 permit holders. Moose and sheep gains were noted with 956 hunters taking 900 moose and bighorn sheep yields improving from 1957 levels. Beef totals reached 105 head versus 900 in 1957.
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Wyoming
Qwyoming Game and Fish Department
Junior High Boys Defeat La Barge 22 to 4 for First Time in Two Years
Big Piney Junior High defeated La Barge 22 to 4 in a strong defensive showing as La Barge managed only two baskets. Richard Strom led with 10 points, Vincent Tomassi added 8, and Ken Near had 4. The Juniors next face La Barge again on Friday the 40th and Parson on the 3st. The rare black footed ferret is noted as perhaps the rarest mammal in North America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Piney Junior High
la Barge
Richard Strom
Vincent Tomassi
Keneth Near
Parson
North American
Water Wells Progress as Elevated Tank Forming Town System
Construction started on the elevated tank for the town water supply with Hammond Iron Works of Provo Utah moving crews and materials to site. Two wells by EL Hubbard completed. tank pumps and controls hoped ready for activation to provide fire protection. Sewer system start date not yet announced.
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Cornel L. Fear
Hammond Iron Works
Provo
Utah
Garber
EL. Hubbard
Belco Petroleum Corpora Gon
Veterans News on Disability Rates for Extra Hazardous Service
A disabilty incurred during peace time in extra hazardous duty may qualify for higher service-connected VA compensation. The higher rate applies to peacetime disabilities from exceptionally dangerous conditions or those simulating wartime risk, with each case adjudicated on its merits.
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Veterans Administration
Red Cross Meeting At Big Piney High School
The Red Cross holds a meeting on February 3 at 8 o clock in Room 2 of Big Piney High School. Regional Wyoming Director Arthur Kussman will attend. A movie will be shown. PTA postponement is noted for February 16.
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Red Cross
Big Piney
Wyoming
Arthur Kussman
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Fleet Home Town News Center
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Ed D. Pinne- Ban
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George Reynolds
Reynolds
Game and Fish Department
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Farm Bureau Meeting
Veterans’ News
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Wyoming State
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