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Newspaper

Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1929

Page

5

Drilling Resumes at Corder Well West of Town

Jester Scoville holds a drilling contract to deepen the Corder oil well twelve miles west of town on the Chas Budd ranch and is preparing to resume operations. The rig is repaired and Cherley Spurling, a top driller, will oversee. A good showing of oil was evident when the well was last closed, and all operators await the outcome of the next drilling phase.

Jester Scoville Chas Budd Ranch Cherley Spurling

Fourth biennial field days on range management in Utah

The Great Basin Experiment Station near Ephraim Utah hosts the fourth biennial field days on August 16 and 17 inviting wool growers cattlemen and others in range problems. The event showcases results from range management research and seeding methods with cooperation from Utah Agricultural College Extension. Previous field days drew attendees from eleven Western states and 1929 attendance is expected to exceed prior years.

Great Basin Experiment Forest Service Ephraim Utah C. L. Forsling Sol Forest Service Intermountain Utah Agricultural College William Peterson Great Basin Station Great Basin

Nolichucky Jack and His Benny Kate frontier tale

In this issue the Examiner presents an illustrated feature by Elmo Scott Watson about Gen John Sevier the pioneer hero and Tennessee's first governor. It recounts his meeting with Benny Kate and their frontier romance in a vivid biographical narrative.

Tennessee Nolichucky Jack John Sevier Benny Kate The Examiner Elmo Scott Watson Sevier

Churches Urge Dedication of New U.S. Currency

The Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America asks churches to set aside the first new U.S. currency for mission work. On Sunday September 8 many churches will hold two dedication services and preachers will deliver timely messages on Christian use of material possessions.

Chicago Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America United States Federal Council Ralph A. Ward The World Service Methodist Episcopal Church

Card of Thanks for Expressions of Sympathy

We thank our many friends of Daniel and Merna for their kind sympathy shown during our sorrow in the death of our dear Father, Grandfather and Father in law. Signed Linn Sanford Nathan Sanford Seelyey Sanford Lyman Sanford and Dot Sanford Wiley Sanford and family Mrs Ed Todd and family Mrs Cyrene Edwards and family Mrs Perry Long and family and Mrs John Johnson and family

Daniel Merna Linn Nathan Seelyey Lyman Dot Sanford Wiley Sanford Ed, Todd Mirs Cyrene Edwards Perry Long John Johnson

Community Church Minister Rev A C Best Next Sunday

A notice states that there will be no service at Community Church next Sunday led by Minister Rev A C Best. Local parishioners are advised to observe the interruption and await further updates from church authorities.

Rev A. C. Best

Hatchery to Keep Yellowstone Park Waters Stocked With Native Fish

Yellowstone Park Wy July 24 A new hatchery at Lake Yellowstone near the Lake Hotel will stock lakes and streams with native fish. The facility has a 30 000 000 fry capacity and an aquarium, funded in part by W H Gorey former US Steel president. Tourists will view hatching and rearing. A messhouse boathouse and dormitory are part of the project which aims to prevent over fishing while simplifying propagation efforts.

Yellowstone Park Wyo Yellowstone National Park Lake Yellowstone le Lake Hotel Park C. F. Culler United States Department of Commerce W. H. Gorey United States Steel Corporation Yellowstone

Local and Personal Notices From Wyoming and Nearby Areas

Forest Ranger E. Carier left Sunday for the station in Snider Basin. Dr. L Dutcher of Salt Lake City spent last Saturday here, then visited Daniel and Pinedale. Oscar Beck took Mrs. Looney and Kathryn Budd to Kemmerer for groceries for the Big Piney Camp Fire Girls outing to New York Lake. L. D. Tanner, state Water Division No. 4 superintendent, returned from Star Valley to handle office matters. Mr. and Mrs. Ludvig Lindback of Halfway returned from Lava Hot Springs Idaho where they were improving in health. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Budd and their son visited town yesterday.

L. Dutcher Salt Lake City Utah Wyoming Daniel and Pinedale Oscar Beck VL. Looney Kathryn Budd Kemmerer Big Piney Camp New York Lake L. D. Tanner Star Valley

National Editorial Association Touring Wyoming This Week

The National Editorial Association plans a July 24 to August 4 tour from Cheyenne through Casper and Yellowstone with two routes to the park entrances. Delegates will visit Jackson Lake lodge, Grand Teton views, and dedicate Teton National Park with Gov. Emerson as principal speaker, then circle Yellowstone before finishing August 4.

Wyoming Yelow‘stone National Editorial Association Cheyenne Casper Northwestern Railroad Yellowstone Burlington East Park Gate Gheyenne F. G. Bonfils Denver Polo Gasper Independence Fuck Hell's Half Acre Frank C. Emerson Tou Casner South Park East Gate Teton National Park Riverton Riverton Reclamation Project St. Stephen’s Catholic Mission Sacajawea Lander Wind River Dubois Cowy Center Duces Diamond G Ranch James Gratiot Jackson Lake Lodge New Teton National Park Wyoming National Guard Yellowstone Park Cody Way Powell Big Horn Basin Thermopolis Owl Creek Range Filiny Cody Dude Ranch Buffalo Sheridan Big Horn Mountains

Moorcroft Leader editor dies in Moorcroft

Editor J A Stewart owner of the Moorcroft Leader dies at home after months of illness following a serious operation. Stewart was a Crook County representative in the Seventeenth Legislature and was widely known through state newspaper networks.

Moorcropy, Wy.o J. A. Stewart Moorcraft Leader Moorcroft Stewart Crook County

Clede Opens Movie Show in Ball With Two Projectors

Charley Clyde secures two modern moving picture machines and plans a two-film opening at his hall above Western Drug Co on August 3. He aims to offer current releases thereafter with minimal waits, and the hall provides cushioned seats for comfort.

Charley Clyde Western Drug Co

County Fair And Rodeo Set In Pinedale September 13 14

A report from Pinedale states Sublette County Fair and Rodeo will be held in that town September 13 and 14, as announced by the Board of Directors. The program lists Friday morning exhibit setup, Friday afternoon rodeo programs, Friday night dance at Wilson Hall, Saturday forenoon baseball, Saturday afternoon rodeo 1 30 to 4 30, stock sale following, and a dance at night. Arrangements allocate a liberal portion of proceeds to the fair association.

Pinedale Sublette County Tthe Board of Wilson Hell Wilson Hall Fair Association

Cheyenne Work Underway On $20,670 Capitol Heating Plant

Contractors begin installation of a new heating plant for the capitol building at a cost of 20,670 dollars. Work progresses as crews start laying pipes and setting equipment in the ancient statehouse.

Cheyenne Capitol Building

Automobile Club cites lower car operating costs study

The Rocky Mountain Motorists report with data from Colorado State College shows light four cylinder vehicles at 6.02 cents per mile and heavy six cylinder cars at 9.45 cents per mile. Maintenance remains the largest expense, followed by depreciation and gasoline, with oil costing least among key items.

Rocky Mountain Motorists, Inc Icvai A Engineering Experiment Station Tows State College Clarence Werthan

Wyoming range and livestock report July summary

Ranges improved with rain and moisture boosting forage. June precipitation below normal but reports claim ranges never better. Sheep and cattle in better condition with June gains. lambing and shearing completed. Calf crop 65 to 89 percent. Cattle prices and losses mixed. restocking noted as favorable for producers.

Wyoming W. W. Putnam Wyoming Federal State Cooperative, Crop and Livestock Reporting Service Sumer

Big Piney Camp Fire Girls Headed to New Fork Lake

The Big Piney Camp Fire Girls traveled Monday to New Fork Lake to spend their annual outing at the Green River City Boy Scout Lodge. Mrs. V. L. Looney supervises with Dr. Looney and others aiding. meals for visitors are 50 cents if not bringing lunch. Construction on Pine dale Daniel Highway progresses.

Big Piney New Fork Lake Boy Scout Lodge Green River City V. L. Looney She’ Lake J. B. Budd Harold Price Darnell

California Oil Co Quits Cottonwood Drilling Camp

The Standard of California Oil Co. ending months of drilling in the Cottonwood district has pulled all casing and moved drilling equipment from the camp. Operations were supervised by Joseph Trachtor who also oversaw holdings in the Snider Basin district.

Standard of California Oil Co Cottonwood Joseph, Trachtor Snider Basin

Omaha Livestock and Horse Show Set for November

W H Schellberg of the Ak Sar Ben Board announces Omaha's annual livestock and horse show will be held November 1 to 8 at the new Ak Sar Ben Coliseum. He says the show will be on a greater scale than ever despite rumors after the race track closure, with strong local business support and a mammoth Nebraskas seventy fifth anniversary celebration.

Omaha Neb W. H. Schellberg Schellberg Mr. Schellberg Schebberg Nebrask

Yellowstone Park Chapel Gets Organ Delighted crowd tours dedication

At Mammoth Hot Springs chapel, a new organ was dedicated on July 14, funded by a member of the original congregation. attendees from seventeen states, a Canadian province, and Australia heard the instrument for the first time. The gift marks the second organ donation by park official John W. Meldrum, a pioneer resident, recalling Rev Henry M Fields who led the first service nearly 35 years earlier.

Yellowstone Park Wyo Henry M. Fields Yellowstone National Park Mammoth Hot Springs Chapel Australia Park Chapel United States John W. Meldrum Pioneer Park Rey Fields Mammoth Hot Springs Apwa Governor of Penne D. A. Ig

State Game and Fish Commission Meets Here

The State Game and Fish Commission held its semi annual meeting in Jackson last Friday with members including Jack Scott Dr Hocker Andy Martin Simpson Bruce Nowlin and Carl Lund head of the Fish Department. A public meeting at the Legion Home followed with Mayor O A Pendergraft presiding. Discussion covered Yellowstone Park extension with 32 opposing and four in favor and sheep grazing plans in Teton County with 22 against and seven for. The panel backed limited protection for elk and mountain sheep and a decision nears future action. Rawlins Works began a new addition to Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph building.

Jackson’s Hole State Game and Fish Commission Jackson Fish and Game Jack Scott Dr. Hocker Andy Martin Was Simpson Bruce Nowlin Carl Lund Lund Fish Department Legion Home O. A. Pendergraft Huff Yellowstone National “Park Woodring MacCain Lundy Snake River Grand Teton National Park Dundy Memorial Teton County

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