Burglary at Big Piney Merc Involves Store Safe Theft
Thieves broke into Big Piney Merc Tuesday night, blowing open the safe and stealing cash, papers, firearms, ammunition, and hardware. Sheriff Horton FBI and others investigated with Francis Tanner discovering the break Wednesday morning. thefts tied to a Chevrolet Co. truck from Anderson-Pentot in Pinedale and an $80 haul. The robber was later apprehended in Rock Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation
Morris Horton
FBI
Francis Tanner
Sheriff Horton
Anderson- Pentot. Chevrolet Co
Pinedale
UP and L Break Ground for Ham Fork Reservoir
Utah Power and Light begins a multi million dollar project on the Ham Fork River 13 miles north of Kimmer marking the start of a dam and reservoir. The 1300 foot dam will stand seven feet high across 1200 feet of valley, storing about 42000 acre feet of water for cooling and recreation. The plant at Elkol will use Wyoming coal to power a 150000 kilowatt plant with two more units possible. Groundbreaking was conducted by Harold Bechmer UP chief engineer and Gibsons and Reed of Salt Lake City oversee the initial phase aiming for completion in 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmieret
Utah Power & Light Correny
Hams Fork
Wyoming
Elkol
Green River
Harold Bechmer
Upé&Sb
Moenidlay
Gibbsons & Reed
Salt Lake City
Esaley
Boehmer
Keirenswar Coal Company
Cattlemen to Discuss Heel Fly Control Meeting
Cattlemen in Pinedale will hear Ted Reth and Dale Haas discuss heel fly control at 2:00 P.M. at the courthouse. County Agent Urbigkit notes focus on cattle grub center and practical results with corall and ET-57 bolus as systemic insecticides. All area cattlemen are urged to attend this important meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Reth
Dale Haas
Laramie
Wyoming
Pinedale
Court House
Carl Arbigii
Theso
Urbigkit
Mra Mike Virostko Incident Rewrites Seven Strtch Step Tuesday
A fragmented report notes Mra Mike Virostko cutting a leg during an alleged rewriting incident on Tuesday. The details specify a single leg injury following the event, with unclear surrounding context and involved parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Virostko
Ager
Approval of Biz Piney airport expansion by FAA
FAA approval received for 4500 foot runway, lighting, and paving at Biz Piney municipal airport in Sublette County. Project costs near 100000 with 48611 from federal funds, 8000 from Wyoming Aeronautics Commission, and local subscriptions filling the rest. Completion planned for this fall with winter operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Aviation Agency
Biz Piney
Carnsila
L. Fear
Mayer
Wyoming Aeronautics Commissiion
Biz Pinay
Bulions
Luyn
Big Piney
Notice on water hook up fees and requirements
Water hook up installations require contact with James H. Luce, Water and Sewer Superintendent. Early payment before August 1 sets fees at 69.00 for 3/4" line and 90.00 for 1" line. larger lines priced accordingly. By July 15, 1959, hook ups for homes and businesses must have the owner guarantee completion into the building. noncompliance raises charges to 120.00 for 3/4" and 180.00 for 1" lines. Office hours at Town Hall Monday to Friday 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. for payments. By order of Town Council, Mayor Cornelia L. Fear attested by Town Clerk Rachel A. Scherbel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Luce
Property Inc
Orte Wal
Maine Buieel Aes
Su Liu
Cornelia L. Fear
Irs
Rachel A. Scherbel
Shareholders Meet to Vote on Bank Quarters Move
Notice for the State Bank of Big Piney shareholders meeting on July 13 1959 at 10:00 A.M in Big Piney Wyoming. Items include relocating banking quarters authorizing new housing and amended articles of incorporation and any adjourned business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bank of
Big Piney
Wyoming
Geo. A. Moffat
Everything Set for Rodeos and Barbecue July 4th
The Chuck Wagon Days Rodeo is scheduled for July 4 and 5 with a barbecue on the parking grounds opposite the Gaiety theatre. The barbecue, donated by Clifton Fear Jr and Pinson and Bennett Cattle Co, begins at 11:00 A.M. A parade on Main Street starts at 1:00 P.M and the rodeos follow shortly after 1:00 P.M each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaiety Theatre
Clifton Fear, Jr
Pinson and Bennett Cattle Co
Warteke
Main Street
Moelke
Sagebrush Spraying and Home Economics Notes
June 29 1959 Leola Livingston reports on Canada thistle control with 24-D at 80 lbs per acre and larger plots at Benny Pearson ranch. Community updates include Idaho truck farm letters, Sublette Barbecue July 12 plans, Velcro fabric talk, and 4 H county contest July 17 18 in Pinedale with demonstrations and exhibits judged by Susie Cook and Kim Nolan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny Pearson
Danie
Heres Creek
Benny
Idaho Star Highway Patrol
Idaho
Woback Basin
Tris
Bondurant
Pinedale
Helen Tanner
Lois Koch
Penny Jones
Carma Neely
Nellie Rogers
Mardell Feer
Susie Cook
Kim Nolan
Ginta County
Meints McWilliams Exchange Vows at Ranch Ceremony
Sandra Meints and Eugene McWilliams married in a Saturday ceremony at the bride’s parents ranch home with Justice of the Peace William Budd officiating at 2 PM. Attendants included Wanda Lewis and Stanley Meints. couple to reside in Marbleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Meints
Eugene McWiliams
Justice of the Peace
William Budd
Aml Mer
Irvin M
Ira McWilliams
Wanda Lewis
Stanley Meintz
Meintz Heorie
C. R. O'Neil
Ed Lewis
Bool
Marbleton
Mass at Desmet Monument on Sunday July 5
The annual Mass at the Desmet Monument in Daniel will be celebrated Sunday at 10:00 by Rev. George Tipton S J of Regis College. The Wyoming Knights of Columbus erected the monument on July 5, 1925, and a commemorative Mass has been held each year on the Sunday closest to that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
George Tipton
S. J
Regis Colege
Bizhop
P. A. MrGovan
Cheyenne
Maisie Carr
Shirley Tanner
Alice Griggs
Pat Fosher
Jackie Manning
Ricky Collins
Thostessis Maculle Caw
Vianna Gurney
Lgion
Fourteen 4-H Camp Attendees from Sublette County in Alpine
More than 74 4-H club members and leaders from Sublette County traveled to Alpine Wyoming for a camp running Monday to Thursday. Activities included swimming leather craft and first aid instruction with talks on IFYE Nicaragua experiences. Local and visiting leaders from Sweatwater and Teton counties assisted with programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H
Clu
Sublette County
Alpine
Wyoming
Ken Roberts
Pinedale
Edith McDonough
Big Piney
Carl Ure Bigkit
Caroline Boreff
Deanns Fear
Winifred Ackley
Tandy Leather Co
Salt Lake City
J M Nicholls
Frent Laramite
Seacere
Bob Springman
Kermeth Fear
Paul Scherbel
Don Rogers
Fay Barger
John Willams
Bill Deckham
Normnan Pepe
Daniel
IFYE
Nicaragua
Four-H Club
Sweatwater County
Teton County
Stella McKinstry
Gari Urbighit
Deanne Fear
Russell Moses
Barbara Mary
Sweetwater
Gardwine Borett
United Nations
GF Commission to Meet in Afton
The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission will meet in Afton July 8, 9, and 10 to set 1959 sage grouse seasons and discuss routine business. Commissioner J. Jiacoletti said today. Members include R. W. Spratt of Lost Cabin and J. J. Pfis-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Gane and Fish Commission
Afton
J. Jiacoletti
Fis
R. W. Spratt
Lost Cabin
J. J. Pfis
El Paso Natural Gas to dedicate Opal plant on July 16
The El Paso Natural Gas Company will dedicate its Opal Wyoming plant on July 16 after completing a 250 million cubic feet per day natural gas liquids facility near Opal. Fluor Corp. designed and built the plant which began operation February 14 and serves the Big Piney field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso Natural Gas CO
Opal
el Pasos Natural Gas Company
Wyoming
Fluor Corporation of
Los Angeles
Big Piney Fiel
Union Park
Compaany
Pas
Pacific Northwest Pipeline Corporation
el Paso Natural
Big Piney
el Paso
Pacific Northyyest
Pacific Northwest White Four
Belco Company
Belfer Natural Gas Company
Belco Petroleum Corporation
Gas Oil Corporation
Gineral Petroleum Company
Big Piney Oil and Uranium Company
Carter Oil Company
Pan American Petroleum Company
Phillips Petroleum Company
ElPaso Natural Gas Company
Esite
J. J. “Doe” Hickey
Local Names Listed in Regional Directory
The fragment lists individuals across Wyoming towns including Pinedale Afton Sheridan Cheyenne Cody and names such as Cirll D. Cranney Dr R Docekal James Powers J B Ackerman Robert McManis and Upton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tterer
Pinedale
Cirll
D. Cranney
Afton
R. Docekal
Sheridan
James R. Powers
Cheyenne
J. B. Ackerman
Upton
Robert McManis
Cody
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Rock Springs
Up&l
Hamsfork River
Wm. Budd
Floyd Spencer
Dan H. Budd
Sandra Meintz
Shirley McWilliams
Carl
Ares
Leo Livingston
Birk
Canada
Forest Service
Stella Whie
Amercan
Milwaukee
Vogue
McCalls
Sumplicity
Buttenck Pattern Companies
Eugene McWilliams
Aes
Desmet
Wan
Mt South Wii
Owen
Guy M. Carr
MRS. Club
Cub
Cies
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