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Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1949

Page

5

Twelve Wyoming men named Air Deputies in aviation police

On July 12 Governor A G Crane announced that twelve Wyoming men, including airport managers from Cody Riverton Laramie Sheridan Wheatland Cheyenne and others, were appointed Air Deputies of the Wyoming Aviation Police. The move, authorized by the 30th Legislature, aims to enforce drunken and reckless flying laws and improve aviation safety statewide. Certificates and badges will be issued to the deputies.

Wyoming Wyoming Aviation Police E. Faught Inter Faught Aeronautics Commission Lawrence J. Siddle Cody Carl Baker Riverton John Roum Larmie Gem Cit Ernest C. Tyson Laramie Muunicipal Ray Bantle Sheridan John Frback Hastside Wheatland John K. Phifer G. M. Shankster Newcastle W. H. Reararmer Raw A. G. Crane

Wyoming must average 692000 monthly to cover next 21 months

State Auditor Everett Copenhaver warns Wyoming needs about 692000 monthly for 21 months to cover 13279148 in upcoming appropriations. June receipts totaled 708035 with disbursements at 903772, including 560000 sales tax and 210698 other taxes. first quarter average income stood at 802000, outlook remains hopeful.

Evertt Copenhaver Wyoming Liquor Commission Copenhaver

Walter C. Fisher Becomes Lions International President

Walter C. Fisher of Queenston Ontario is elected unanimously as president of the International Association of Lions Clubs at the 32nd annual convention in Madison Square Garden New York. He succeeds Dr Eugene S Briggs and lauds Lions work expanding to 26 nations while urging vigilance against threats to world peace.

New York Walter C. Fisher Queenston Ontario Canada International Association of Lions Clubs Lions International Madison Square Garden Fisher Eugene S. Briggs Hnnd Oklahoma Melvin Jones Chicago Ilinois Lions Clubs France Bolivia Philippines Norway C. Howard Fisher & Sons, Ltd Dulverton Dominion of Canada Upper Canada Niagara Falls Collegiate Institute Agricultural College Guelph Lions Lions Club of St. Catharines St Catharines A-2 International Association of Lions Clubs of Canada Canadian Association of Lions Lake Success J United Nations Lion Fisher Premier Trust Company of Toronto Niagara Peninsula Fruit Growers Association Ontario Fruit Growers Association United Church of Canada Jocal Sunday School Alice Petrie Hamilton Carolyn Cathie Walter

Notice to all ranchers on noxious weed control contact Daniels

Ranchers with noxious weed issues must contact Clifford Daniels immediately. Daniels oversees the spray work which has already begun. A postcard will suffice. MARSHALL GURNEY Chairman. FRANK SHIPLEY Treasurer. E. W. MCNINCH Secretary. Pub July 14-21.

Clifford Daniels Mr. Daniels Marshall Gurney Frank Shipley

Optometrist to Examine Eyes at Cottage Hotel

Dr H HW Saerborough Optometrist from Salt Lake City will be at the Cottage Hotel Thursday July 2 to examine eyes and fit glasses. Get your eyes right and your glasses right.

H. HW Saerborough Salt Lake City Cottage Hotel

Pete Wagner Dies in Suspected Suicide Near Marbleton

Pete Wagner a well known Cottonwood district rancher, last seen in Daniel, was found dead by Undersheriff William Carr near the cattle guard on the William F. E. Carr pasture road north of Marbleton. He died from a self inflicted gunshot wound, a note to call Helen Wagner at Wolcott was left, and the body was moved to Tanner mortuary. Wagner, 60, a World War I veteran, had driven to the spot yesterday. The motive remains unknown.

Pete Wagner Cottonwood Daniel William FE. Carr Hidgway Bridge Marbleton Wiliam E. Carr Wagner Carr Francis Tanner Tanner Mortuary Helen Wagner Wolcott Wyoming

Union Pacific Plans To Build New Snow Fences

Union Pacific will construct a 325000 fence in southern Wyoming to reduce winter snow drifts. The plan adds 38000 lineal feet of wood snow fence and about 21000 feet of corrugated area fence between Cheyenne and Green River, with most work in Carbon County. Completion is expected by October.

Rawhns Wyoming Union Pacific Railroad EL Bailey Wyoming Division Cheyenne Green River Carbon County

Last Rites for Sarah Nielson in Kemmerer

Funeral services for Sarah Nielson daughter of Mr and Mrs O P Nielson were held at the Lincoln Mortuary in Kemmerer. The 18 year old died from injuries suffered in an auto accident near Daniel Wyoming. She was born July 10 1930 in Limon Colorado and attended Big Piney High School class of 1948. She taught at Willow Creek school at the Walt Lozier ranch in Cora Wyoming last fall and winter. Survived by her parents four brothers Elmer Peter Walter and Martin Nielson pallbearers included Philip Marince Jr John Gault Edward Finnegan Jr Robert and James Rothe and William Budd Jr. Interment followed in Kemmerer Cemetery.

Sarah Nielson O. P. Nielson Carper Daniel Wyo Lincoln Mortuary Kemmerer R. C. Knapp Episcopal Church Lymon Colorado Calper Big Piney University of Wyoming Willow Creek Walt Lozier Cora P. Nielson Elmer Peter Walter Martin Neilson Philip Marincie, Jr John Gault Edward Finnegan, Jr Robert and James Rothe William Budd, Jr Keétnmerer Cemetery

Local Visitors and Travel Notes from Mabride and Excelsior

Mr and Mrs William E B Sherman arrive with their son William and daughter Patricia to visit at the Shipley home in Mabride area. Charles Christensen leaves for Excelsior Springs Missouri for rheumatic fever treatment this week.

William EB. Sherman William Patricia Mabride South Dakota Frank Shipley Charles Christensen Excelsior Springs Missouri

First Federal State Payment On Airports Made

State Aeronautics Director C. K. Faught sent a $4 000 payment to Hawkins on July 14 1949 marking the first actual Federal state aid for airport improvements in Wyoming under the program. The Rawlins project cost 87 000 with 40 000 city share. other near finished sites include Worland and Powell. Funding enables 24 hour service and night flight along suggested feeder lines.

C. K. Faught Hawkins Raavlins A. G. Crane Mr. Faught Wyoming Rawlins Worland Powell Faught Dubois Gillette Cody Pinedale Greybull Sheridan Rock Springs

Round table on international affairs at Wyoming campus

The Institute of International Affairs at the University of Wyoming hosts a public round table series from July 18 to August 14 in the Wyoming Union ballroom. Eighteen sessions on topics like peace with Russia feature 12 international experts and UW faculty, with Alexander Kerensky expected on the first panel.

Russia China Institute of International Affairs University of Wyoming Wyoming Union Institute Alexander Kerensky

Sublette and Sweetwater 4-H Camp At New York Lake

Four eight people attended a joint 4-H Camp near New York Lake July 15 to 17 led by Warren Farrell Miss Margaret Hunter and Harold D Hurich. Martha Graham supervised swimming Doctor Soundy led Sunday services. Activities included recreation handicraft and nature study with plans for a next year.

Sublette Sweetwater County New York Lake Warren Farrell Margaret Hunter Harold D. Hurich Sublette County Martha Graham Doctor Soundy

Youths Must Register For Draft At 18 Years Of Age

Brig. Gen. R. L. Esmay, Wyoming selective service director, warns youths must register within five days after turning 18. All registrants must keep draft boards updated on whereabouts, and those completing military service must register within 30 days of discharge. Violations carry up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine or both.

R. L. Esmay State Selective Service Wyoming General Esmay

4 H Tractor Maintenance program boosts fuel savings and awards

Rural youths in the National 4 H Tractor Maintenance program are projected to save two million gallons of tractor fuel this year through proper daily practices. The effort aims to reach three million operators nationwide, with potential savings of twenty million gallons annually.

All Company

License Plate Mill Nears Completion in Wyoming Penitentiary

Cheyenne Wyoming reports the license plate stamp mill at the Wyoming penitentiary in Rawlins is near completion and expected to operate by August 10. State Auditor Everett Copenhaver notes remodeling of the building is nearly finished and stamping machinery should arrive around July 25 for immediate installation.

Cheyenne Wyo Wyoming Penitentiary Rawlins Everett Copenhaver

School Board weighs dropping competitive athletics

At a school board meeting on Friday July 15 officials discussed possibly dropping competitive athletics from the school schedule. They argued limiting athletics to the local school may benefit pupils and a final decision will be made at a later date.

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