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Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1947

Page

5

One Man Killed In Auto Wreck Near Daniel

A coroner's jury found reckless driving caused the death of 37 year old Charles Wright of Pinedale in a Sunday morning crash on highway 189 near Daniel. Wright's body will be sent to Redling Washington for burial. Teammates Fred Hagenstein and Ray Lievesay suffered minor injuries. Wright had recently lived in Pinedale a year and worked as a carpenter for Alfred Cooler. He is survived by his parents and a 14 year old son Vern. Sheriff Bob Carlson investigated the wreck. Coroner Francis W. Tanner of Pe Piney conducted the inquest.

Charles Wright Pinedale Highway 189 Sargent’s Inn Daniel Wright Redling Wash Fred Hagenstein Ray Lievesay Alfred Cooler Vern. Wright Ha Brony Hagenstein Lievsay Bob Carlson Francis W. Tanner Pe Piney

County Agents Demonstrations and Farm Safety Proclamation

Miss Pauline Bunting of the University of Wyoming led two Home Makers Clubs demonstrations in Sublette County on July 14 and 15, covering Home Cleaning Methods and Color in the Home. The events were open to all and educational. Governor Hunt proclaimed July 20-28, 1947 National Farm Safety Week, urging heightened care to reduce agricultural accidents and prompting coordinated observance statewide. William T. Kirk responded to the proclamation.

Pauline Bunting University of Wyoming Sublette Ituni Lester C. Hunt Lester. Co. Hunt Wyoming Sistant Wyoming Agricultural Extension Service Kirk National Safety Week Council

National Forum on Labor and 4-H Plans in Wyoming

Kermit Eby of Washington will address the third National Forum of Labor, Agriculture, and Industry in Laramie discussing The Challenge of Full Employment. Wyoming 4-H events at the State Fair in Douglas September 3-6 are highlighted with about $2,000 in prizes and broad county participation. Mineral oil in foods is condemned by nutritionist Evangeline J. Smith as prohibited in commercial products due to loss of vitamins A D K and E.

Kermit Eby Laramie Washington, D. C GIO National Forum of Labor, Agriculture, and Industry Eby Wyoming Douglas Burton W. Marston Wyoming Extension Service Marston Agricultural Extension Service Via University of Wyoming U. S. Department Agriculture Wyoming Department of Agriculture Evangeline J. Smith Wyoming Agricultural Extension Service U. S. Food and Drug Adminstration

Bennett sells Hotel Bar to Meeks and Johnson

R S Bennett sold the Hotel Bar Gate and building to Ross Meeks and Joe Johnson of Pinedale. They will remodel the building this fall and install an up to date cocktail lounge in the rear, eliminating the cafe. Ross Meeks is the current bar manager. Rod Bennett ran the bar for years and will remain in Big Piney with his family.

R. S. Bennett Ross Meeks Joe Johnson Pinedale Rod Bennett Big Piney

Wyoming Republicans praised for wartime voting bloc loyalty

As Congress nears adjournment on July 26, Wyoming's E V Robertson and Frank A Barrett are lauded for voting as a bloc for 1946 campaign pledges. They are praised by colleagues for duty, labor, and consistency in advancing Wyoming interests.

Congress Wyoming E. V. Robertson Frank A. Barrett Robertson Berrrett

Dieters warned against mineral oil in dressings

Mrs. Smith cautions dieters about mineral oil in low calorie salad dressings. She notes it robs the body of vitamins and warns women on diets to avoid mineral oil due to tastelessness and lack of fat value. She advises reading product ingredients and says good dressings can be made without mineral oil.

Mrs. Smith

Wyoming Taxpayers Attend Denver Conference On Local Government

Staff members of the Wyoming Taxpayers Association attend a four day study session in Denver July 21 to 26 with about 60 attendees from 39 state groups. Percy F. Jowett, executive director, will address topics on solving local government problems and the Municipal Budget Act as part of discussions on budgeting and citizen participation.

Wyoming Taxpayers Associaton Denver Colorado Percy F. Jowett Wyoming Taxpayers Association University of Denver Department of Government Management Tex Foundation of New York Jowett Roy KE. Brown The Tax Foundation Henry &. Stanford Denver University

Air Power Is Peace Power on Air Force Day

The article emphasizes strong air forces as essential to peace, linking World War II experiences and aviation progress to the need for a robust Air Force. It pledges the Army Air Forces, National Guard air units, and Organized Reserves as the backbone of national air power, urging support for aviation industry and R&D. Air Force Day is August 1.

Army Air Forces Wth National Guard

Lightweight automatic radio compass aids private aviation

The Lear ARC introduces a four inch diameter loop antenna and streamlined blister housing to minimize drag. A servo unit automatically rotates the loop to the null point when tuned to a station, removing pilot effort and increasing accuracy and safety for private pilots using radio navigation.

Lear Incorpo William P. Leary Beechcraft “Flying Laboratory

Artist Guild Meeting at Mae Mickelson's Big Piney Home

Mae Mickelson hosted Artist Guild members and guests on July 10 with a one o'clock luncheon. The afternoon featured a True False contest won by Mrs Sommers, Myra Cooley, and Bertha Chausee, plus readings and art titles by members and guests.

Artist Guild Mae Mickelson Big Piney Betty iMae Mickelson Beth Richardson Madge M. Fink Josephine Guio Miriam Barlow Frances Clark Bertha Chausee Mae Sommers Marie Meyers Grace Walker Wilda Springman Miss Boley Mickelson Mrs. Sommers Myra Cooley Veda Sommers Alice Wh Hugh Margaret Mickelson Sadie Osterhoul Vida Springman Lora Jewett Mac Sommers Madge M. Funk Mae Mickelsoat

Wyoming Crop and Live Stock Report Notes Labor and Harvest

The Wyoming crop and livestock report shows moisture generally good with pockets of dryness in Park Big Horn Crook Sublette and Converse. Alfalfa mostly cut, second cutting coming. rye harvest begun and wheat to start August 1 15 east of the Divide and late August west. Labor adequate in numbers but lacking experience and stability. Sublette short about 150 hay hands, Albany and Converse slight shortages. Platte County reports plenty of laborers few workers. Stock water ample. farmers plan to market livestock early this fall with 48 percent expecting earlier marketing and 52 percent at usual times. none expect later marketing than last year. Many plan to winter fewer sheep and cattle. 22 percent will keep purebred sheep while 78 percent winter fewer. Mobile X-ray unit offers free chest X-rays statewide.

Wyoming Park Big Hog Crook Sublette Converse Counies Albany Platte County

Boy Killed by Lightning Near Pinedale

John Maxwell, 17, of Rock Springs, was killed Sunday when a lightning bolt struck his horse on the outskirts of Pinedale around 6:30 p.m. Norma Ronchetti and Ramont Larson, also Rock Springs high students, were dazed. Bonini remained uninjured despite being knocked from his horse. The party had ridden to the fair grounds and rented horses from the Bush stables. several others in the group escaped injury as horses collapsed from the shock.

Pinedale John Maxwell Robert Maxwell Rock Springs Norma Ronchetti Ramont Larson Rock Springs High School Youn Maxwell Bonini Maxwell Ray Sell Joe Bush Fair Grounds Bush Ronchetti Jimmy Skordas Eddie DeCora John Armstrong Sell Triangle

Wyoming Governors Visit Becomes Playground Tale

Commerce and Industry News notes Wyoming hosts governors with a 9 day Maine stay and a 7 day Gros Ventre trip. Governor Horace Hildreth of Maine and twin brother Charter tour, fish, ride Timberline, share campfire songs before heading to Idaho for a governors conference in Salt Lake City.

Wyoming Dewey Horace Hildreth Maine Chart Cranch Konduran Teney Charter Portland Gros Ventre Timberline Tex Purvis G Heart Idaho Teton Pass A. Robins Salt Lake City

New Salt Lake City Marshal Appointed Amid Heat

Mr and Mrs Joe Ollivier were in Salt Lake City this week. The heat in the city was nearly unbearable. Mrs Mary A Murdock is in town from the ranch. John Herrod is the newly appointed town marshal. Want ads pay dividends.

Joe Ollivier Salt Lake City Mary A. Murdock Tox Johin Herrod

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