Two Day Rodeo Fireworks And Barbecue Attract Crowd
Big Piney held two days of rodeo fireworks and barbecue drawing large crowds. A top event saw a horse fall injuring its rider J R Evenich, who was unhurt though the saddle horse was destroyed. Winners across events included Daryla Kivenild as queen and Bobby Loner as all around cowboy, with detailed placings for saddle bronc bareback calf roping bulldogging team roping pole bending and barrel racing. Fireworks display on the third evening honored community sponsors and locals praised organizers and judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Piney
Tidery
J. R. Evenich
J. R
J. RR
Witherspoon, Motor Co
Kemmerer
Bob Martin
Daryla Kivenild
Lynda Fear
Andrea Hoagland
Bobby Loner
Joe Carr
Bobby Lozier
Rowland Howey
Corky Lozier
Jep Richie
Kip Alexander
Ross Alexander
Ter McLean
Gene Gamble
Harry Taylor
Bully Bloom
Ar. Kyeble
Dan Bell
Brandy Manning
Bobby Logier
Bobby Miller
Ellis
Dner
Tom
Joe Lemire
Frank
John Hintz
Bob Pentor
Billy Bloom
Duryia Kivenild
Sonny Hittle
Carl Urbighit
Stork Shower Honors Mrs Olson at Home
Mrs Robert Olson was honored last week at a stork shower hosted at her home with Mrs Brandy Manning as the guest of honor. Guests enjoyed games with prizes won by Mrs Rodney Bennett Jr and Mrs Chip Hicks. A dainty wrapped gifter Salah was served after the opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Olson
Brandy Manning
Rodney Bennett, Jr
Chip Hicks
Manning
Salah
Home Beautification Tour Heads to Sublette County
Extension forester Lloyd Ayres and horticulturists Ted Robb from UW Laramie will answer home owners questions on insects diseases tree shrubs and gardening at tours in Pinedale July 10 at 2 30 PM and Big Piney July 11 at 1 30 PM County agent Carl Urtigkit encourages attendance for those seeking home beautification guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinedale
Big Piney
Lloyd Ayres
Ted Robb
Laramie
Sublette Courrty
George Pape
Carl Urtigkit
Laramie in 1871 described as railroad town
An 1871 Union Pacific description of Laramie notes a town laid out along the railroad with rough but improving buildings. Water runs through three streets, a large spring near the Black Hills feeds the town, and a grand hotel hosts guests. The piece mentions schools churches and local lodge activity showing early community development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buide
Laramie
U.pr.r
Vallley
Black Hills
Laramie Mountains
Rilrad
The
Sentinel—Repubblican
Odd Fellows
Highway 159 Caravan Arrives in Big Piney Monday
The Highway 159 Association caravan of members and cars will reach Big Piney on Monday July 10 led by president Robert Bott of Kemmerer. The group aims to pick up local members, then proceed to Donel and end in Jackson after a brief stop in Big Piney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway 159 Association
Big Piney
Robert Bott
Kemmerer
Donel
Jackson
Assembly of God Church Dedicated in Marbleton Wyoming
The Assembly of God Church at Marbleton Wyoming was dedicated June 30 with multiple services led by Pat or John E. Gerrard and Rev. Raleigh Denttison. Meals were served by the Women’s Missionary Council and by the congregation after services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly of God
Marbleton
Wyoming
Pat
John E. Gerrare
Raleigh Denttison
Whinen
Missionary Council
John Northrop
Women's Missionary Council
C. A
John E. Gererd
Pasar E.W. Willams
Accembly of God
Gren River
Robert Beard
Asécinbhes of God
BE. D. Beard
Gerrard
Chivch
Comrda
Tvirhi
Shank Exch
Gerrards
Community Self Study Meeting for County Hospital Feasibility
A meeting is set for Thursday July 13 at 2 PM in the county court room in Pinedale to form committees for a community self-study. The event, conducted with Sublette County Memorial Hospital Board, will be led by Allen M A Buckingham and Tom Bruny. Those willing to serve on the preliminary survey committees are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinedale
Sublette County
Sublette County Memorial
Allen M. A. Buckingham
Tom Bruny
Buckingham
Bruny
Sublette Board
Cadet Quentin Skinner Training at ROTC Camp Fort Lewis
Cadet Quentin D Skinner 20 son of Mr and Mrs Clem Skinner Pinebluff Wo is at the Army ROTC summer camp Fort Lewis Wash for six weeks of training. The program emphasizes duties of a second lieutenant in an infantry unit with practical experience and instruction in tactical technical and administrative subjects. He is a 1958 Pinedale High School graduate and a student at the University of Wyoming at Laramie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Lewis, Wash
AHTNC
Quentin D. Skiiner
Clem, Skinner
Pineczle
Army Reserve Officer Training Corps
ROTC
Skinner
Hey
Pinedale High School
University of Wyoming
Laramie
Keith Baldwin Rites Held At L B S Church
Funeral services were held for Keith Wilson Baldwin who died June 29 1961 from injuries in a vehicle accident in Hovack Basin. Born November 18 1930 in Chico California he was the son of Wilson and Amelia Baldwin. Surviving are four sisters Sheila Dodd Marlene DeWitt Treva Bradshaw Judith Tripp and his mother Mrs. Amelia Baldwin. The service included remarks by Bishop Walter Yore and pallbearers listed among local names. Big Piney Post 78 American Legion observed the ceremony with a gun salute and taps at the cemetery where the Korean War veteran was laid to rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D
Keith Wilson Ealdwin
Hovack Basin
Jureth
Keith Wilton Balawin
Guover
Ciieo
California
Wilson Seve Baldwin
Fioche
Nevada
Shiela Dodd
Denver
Colo
Marlene DeWitt
Workand
Wyoming
Treva Bradshaw
Gas Hills
Judith Tripp
Gass Hills
Mamice Zardus
Clyde Rigby
Norman Perring
Dave Knighten
Charles D.wis
Rex Burnham
Rodney Bennett
Jack McWilliams
Richard Folgste
Norman Moffat
Relief Society Diicment
Farmers Must Apply by Aug 29 for State Gasoline Refund Tax
Wyoming farmers and shandhing planners must file before August 29 to claim a state gasoline tax refund. The 1957 law refunds 70 percent of bulk gasoline used for farm or ranch machinery at 5 cents per gallon, with eligibility for invoices on purchases of 0 gallons or more not used in licensed vehicle tanks. Agricultural use includes soil cultivation and harvesting, livestock care, and related activities. County extension agents can provide forms and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Shandhing
Wyoming University Extension Agricultural Economist
Frary
Rails Pushed Across Continental Divide for Atlantic City Spur
Crews marked the first anniversary of construction on the Atlantic City tram ore project with the spur rail line across the Continental Divide. The 76 mile line tops the Divide near Fremont County and will connect with Union Pacific at Winton Junction. Construction aims for an August completion and ore will travel to Geneva Steel’s works near Provo Utah.
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South FA
Atlantic Ciy
Sweetwater River
Fremont County
New Landersvith
Union Pacific
Winton Junction
May Eye
Atlantic City
Columbia
Geneva Steel
Geneva Works
Provo
Doh
Motorists urged to carry emergency warning devices
Larry Meredith of the Wyoming Trucking Association urges motorists to carry reflector flare sets for roadside stops. He says three signals placed at 10 20 and 100 feet distances enhance safety, with placement adjusted for visibility. Night use requires facing oncoming traffic. daylight uses flags for protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Meredith
Wyomiinkt Trucking Association
Teply
Meredith
Nerest
Decker family honors Mrs. Cora Alexander Lewis in Kemmerer
Roger and Jerome Decker report funeral services for their grandmother Mrs. Cora Alexander Lewis in Kemmerer Wyoming. Mrs. Lewis died June 2 in Thermopolis and was formerly a resident of Piney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger and
Jerome Decker
Cora Alexander Lewis
Kemmerer
Wyo
Mra
Lewis
Thermopolia
Buy Piney
Rendezvous at Pinedale July 9 Presented by Sublette County
Sublette County Historical Society promotes a Green River Rendezvous at Pinedale next Sunday July 9. Guests will witness a reenactment of early western trade with trappers and Indians, trading pelts, western barbecue, and displays of period attire and gear in a historic pageant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sublette County
Green River
Pinedale
Wyoming
Jive Jungle Returns at Crottal Fair for Third Year
The Jive Jungle is back for a third year at the Crottal Wyoming Fair and Rodeo August 2 3 4 5. Master of Ceremonies Johnny Calvetti guides two daily shows 8 PM and 10 PM 12 midnight under the carpet opposite the Industrial Building. Local 381 Gasper Musicians provide live music. prizes from merchants honor top dancers with a final Grand Prize on Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crottal
Wyoming
Johnny Calvetti
Ven Agers
Counles Silerced
Calypso Brunch Enjoyed By Primary Association Members
Primary teachers and officers spent an evening at the LDS Church enjoying a Calypso Brunch with corsages, buffet fare, and handmade place cards. Joyce Ellsworth won the deer prize, with Mrs. Rachel Scherbel and Mrs. Louie Kidman earning game prizes as music with a South American beat provided ambiance. Nonresident antelope permits for six of Wyoming’s 31 hunting areas are filled, per the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. no more permits are available in Poison Spider Fremont Kaen Parson Pinedale Wind River and Badger Basin.
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LDS Church
Joyce Ellsworth
Rachel Scherbel
Louie Kidman
Wyommne Game and Fist Department
Clok
Philip FP
Losile
Poison Spider
Fremont
Kaen
Parson-Pinedale
Winj River
Badger Basin
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Stork
Jorest
State Archives
By Lola M. Homsher
Quentin Skinner
Keith Baldwin
L. B.S
Continental Divide
Jive
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