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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1940
Page
1
Dr. L C Hunt announced possible 1940 Wyoming license plate colors may be red on aluminum or red on white with bucking horse emblem. Six color samples were tested on cars for clarity and appeal as plans narrow to two options.
The University of Wyoming Summer School introduces a new course for teachers, The Teaching of Conservation of our Resources, conducted by Purley Keene with a background in Minnesota services and soil conservation. Dr. Lowdermilk will discuss European erosion effects, alongside other lectures on social and economic conservation aspects.
The Forest Department forbids discharging fireworks in the national forest of the Rocky Mountain Region due to recurring fires and hot dry conditions increasing the danger. Budd of Carpet was here on a shopping tour Tuesday. Kemmerer visitors Mr and Mrs Frank A Fear Mrs Ella Reardon Mrs Clifton Fear Sr and Mrs Anna Edwards were in town Tuesday.
The report projects total cattle and calf slaughter near 1939 levels in 1940 with 12 percent more cattle on feed as of January 1. Slaughter of fed cattle to rise while breeding cattle fall, and marketing plans show heavy fed cattle sales through May with lighter activity in June to August and a rise again later. May 1 figures indicate feed left on hand similar to 1939, and total slaughter from May 1 to December 30 expected to be less than in 1939. New appropriations and preparedness programs may influence prices in the summer months.
Three University of Wyoming faculty members have accepted permanent positions at other colleges and universities. Dr Lewis A. Mallory will join Brooklyn College in New York, Dr B D Worthy moves to Butler University, and Prof Clarence Morris takes a law post at the University of Texas Austin.
The Willkie campaign releases a campaign song titled Back to Work set to Heigh Ho from Snow White. The lyric promotes Wendell Willkie leading the nation toward job growth with a refrain about returning to work.
Sublette County Wyoming shows a population of 27 972 in the preliminary 1940 census returns as of April 1, up from 24 746 in 1930. Counts are subject to correction and come from Michael A. Maher Census Supervisor for the district.
Sublette County Historical Association invites all members to attend the De Smet celebration at Daniel on July 4. Mary H. Scott, Secretary, signs the notice. We do Joe Printing.
Wendell L. Willkie secure a unanimous GOP nomination on the sixth ballot at Philadelphia, with 499 of 501 votes. Pennsylvania and Wyoming backs helped him over Taft, Dewey collapses, and the party platform calls for strong national defense, economic revival, and civil service reform.
The American Red Cross expands war relief with a London committee led by Dan Grant to coordinate aid with the British Red Cross and the Order of St John. Ambassador Kennedy named honorary chairman as $1,000,000 more is allocated for England relief and total Europe aid tops about $8,000,000 this week.
Mrs and Mrs Marshal Gurney paid Kemmerer a business visit on Wednesday. Our respected townsman Oscar Beck remains at home due to illness but is slowly improving.
Earl Banks of the state game and fish commission announces a special seven day fishing license for Wyoming visitors. The license costs $1.50 and allows fishing in all open waters for seven days after issue with a limit of 20 fish or 15 pounds per day or possession, reduced to 15 in Teton county.
Wra Lyams Fearn of Green River, a former coal mine inspector and gas dealer, is appointed by Governor Nels H. Smith to the new state merit system board. The board will register personnel for three departments and Fearn’s term runs until January 1, 1941. Other members are Madge Enterline of Casper serving until January 1, 1943 and Carl A. Jorgelt of Sheridan serving until January 1, 1942.
A one day radio conference will be held on the University of Wyoming campus July 8. Experts from the United States Office of Education and university faculties will lead sessions. Participants include HH. A. Engel, Dr. Leonard Power, Dr. Paul F. Lagarsfeld, and Dr. Norman Woelfel. Topics cover radio in education and future trends with demonstrations and a high school science broadcast.
State Highway Commission of Wyoming announces final acceptance of contract dated November 28, 1939 by Chas M Smith for Bridge work on Highway Project No FAP 199 A (3) in Sublette County. Contractor to be paid full amount on August 13 1940. First publication July 4 1940. Addison Mogat and Mr Mrs Johnson noted as town visitors from the ranch.
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