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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1957
Page
3
Al and other enthusiasts head to Pinedale for the Annual All County Cutter Races with twenty teams expected. Events run Saturday and Sunday on Main Street, with dancing Saturday night and strong snow ensuring fast tracks. Big Piney riders including Miller team from Aut a weekend are among entrants and plans urge attendance.
Utah senators study Wyoming highway department organization as a model for a reorganization bill. Vernal’s Byrant Stringham contacted Wyoming deputy state highway engineer Thurman Sherard for details on the seven member part time Wyoming commission and operations. The Utah group seeks a similar structure and has heard praise from national groups.
The Big Piney Chapter of F H A held a meeting led by Vice-president Sandy ONeill with nominations for state and national offices. Deanne Fear seeks State Parliamentarian, Kathy Limbert for a national post. Guy Carr spoke on the Ground Observers Corp as several FL H A Girls joined. The annual F H A Style Show is set for Friday February 1 at Community Hall starting 7 39 P M. Adams welcomed. Sublette County residents saw total investments of 33465 in states sales of FLW Sage pro Condmieire 1956 credited by Cowley Airmen John Mackey as the year end sales figures for Wyoming reported by the Treasury. Five counties plus others reported varied gains. seven of 23 counties showed increases. Wyoming’s 1957 Series E Savings Bonds goal was 9200000, about 205000 more than the 1956 total.
Six members attended at Legion Hall with Kelly McGrath chosen as photographer and Jill Clark as reporter. Members worked on practice pieces then played games. A 15 cent per meeting contribution funds a monthly term party. A door prize will be awarded each meeting. Next meeting planned for February 16.
The event runs Friday night February 1 at 7 30 sponsored by F H A Public invited to attend at Community Hall.
John A Reed a prominent Wyoming businessman and president of Wyoming Highway Reformation warns motorists to oppose House Bill 186 he claims would raise automobile license fees by 50 percent He urges Wyoming residents to contact lawmakers in Cheyenne and oppose the tax hike He argues tax shifts should target trucking firms based on weight distance to fund highways and prevent burdening auto owners
The Wild Life branch of the Big Puray 4-H Club held its first meeting on Saturday January 26 led by "Red" Wikeron. Ralph Garbutt supervisor of the Daniel Fish Hatchery toured the group, noting 813000 fish at the hatchery including German brown rainbow kokanee salmon and brook trout. Juvenile fish are housed indoors while larger ones stay in outdoor ponds as hatchery staff test different foods dry Yeast and ground feed to compare results. The next meeting is set for February 1 at 7 00 PM.
Mr and Mrs Anderson express heartfelt thanks to the Piney Fire Department and friends who quickly and silently responded to a Wednesday morning fire on their premises. They assure your kind deeds will be remembered in their hearts.
The author argues Soviet backwardness does not imply weakness noting vast contrasts between Russia and the West. He describes basic industrial gains, crowded factories, crowded housing, and limited personal freedoms yet rapid modernizing progress from the 16th to the 16th century in a single generation. He cites firsthand observations in Kiev and Zurich and contrasts Soviet labor with Western consumer abundance. The piece reflects cautious respect for Soviet resilience and questions how long citizens will sacrifice comforts to close the gap.
Cleene DeLack, daughter of Melvin and [Mrs.] DeLack of Iries Montana, wed Harry P Dixon, son of John and [Mrs.] Dixon of Calpet Wyoming, in a double ring ceremony at the bride’s parents home. The event drew family and friends with a reception, and the couple planned a Reno, Nevada honeymoon before settling in LaBarge Wyoming.
A line of inquiry about sacrifices haunts Khrushchev and his circle. The outcome could determine the fate of the men in the Kremlin and the viability of Communism itself.
Official time results from cutter races held January 26 and 27 show Bert Powers BV winning best average time 2.39 Saturday and 23.8 Sunday. Carl Worl of Paedale won Saturday with 27 Mat, Norm Perkins fastest on Saturday 23.7, and Norm Perkins on Sunday 24.6. Multiple riders from BV SC BY and Idai participated with various races listed by number and competitor.
Dr Gale McGee of Laramie spoke to a large audience at Big Piney High School on his Report on Russia, arousing laughter and applause as he described Russia's strides since World War I and remaining backward in many areas. His wife Bisine joined briefly, and many questions were answered. Local timers, judges, and officials including Bob Hickey and William Carr were listed.
Last Friday the second and third grades of Big Piney Elementary School visited the Examiner Shop with teachers Alice Cranor and Helen Bray. Editor Hopkins demonstrated linotype and presses while answering questions. Grateful for the beautifully written thank you letters from the visiting students.
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