Prompt Action Saves Middle Piney Recreational Area From Bad Fire
Fire near Middle Piney Creek threatened the popular recreation and summer home area until Charles Christensen and Larry Looney reported smoke to Frank Burney. Burney, Bill Cox, and John Herrod organized response with Mrs Burney guiding help. The dry conditions risk further fires. forest safety and careful disposal of matches remain urged.
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Middle Piney
Middle Piney Creek
Charles Christensen
Larry Looney
Frank Burney
Burney
Mr. Burney
Bill Cox
John Herrod
Forest Service
Green River Valley
Kemmerer Masons and Stars Picnic Delayed to July 30
The Annual Picnic of Kemmerer Lodge No. 33 A F and A M and Lincoln Chapter No. 26 GE 5 is moved to July 30 at Jim Buck's ranch on Hamsfork. Families invited. bring lunch and utensils. Coffee ice cream and soda will be provided by the committee. Lugile Garretson chairman.
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Kemmerer Lodge
A. F
A. M
Lincoln
Army Bomber Sets Altitude Records at Langley Field Va
The War Department announced three national altitude records were established by an Army Air Corps flying fortress during tests at Langley Field Virginia. The tests carried varying weight loads by a regular combat crew using the same aircraft type flown to Buenos Aires last year.
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Washington
War Department
Army Air Corps
Langley Field
Buenos Aires
Big Piney High School Band Appears in Technicolor at Gaiety
The Big Piney High School band performs in Technicolor at the New Gaiety Theatre on Friday and Saturday night. The group, showcased after a Band Festival in Kemmerer in May, is presented as a home musical attraction for patrons by Mr. Manwilt.
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New Gaiety Theatre
Big Piney
Kemmerer
Manwilt
Forest Supervisor's Office Updates Weather and Wildfire Notes
Malolm MccCuaig called regarding sale matters and Bureau of Soil Conservation staff visited the office. Weather data show dry period and low precipitation for Afton Eden and Sage. danger level rising. Fire risk increases. an unextinguished fire near Crow creek led to arrest and a $10 fine. forests urged to be extra careful during hot dry weather.
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Cora
Afton
Eden
Sage
Glen R. Jones
Crow Creek
Greys River
Ed Tessop
Millville
Clah
Tenns
Justice of the Peate Ben Nield
Forest Service
Annual Red Cross Meeting in Big Piney Wyoming
The Sublette County Chapter of the American Red Cross holds its annual meeting at the hall adjoining the drug store in Big Piney on Friday July 28 at 2 PM. Officers and committees will be elected or appointed and chapter activities discussed. Mr. Ryan of the Midwestern Branch in St Louis is expected to attend.
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Sublette County
The
American Red Cross
Big Piney
Wyoming
Ryan
Midwestern
St. Louis
Dixieland Night at Chuck Wood Club Bar
Portis and his Dixieland band invite all to a free swing music night at the Chuck Wood Club Bar in Big Piney on Saturday July 5. The event promises an enjoyable evening with special entertainment and ample preparations for attendees.
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Portis
Chuck” Wood
Pinedale
Alfo
State Fair to Feature Broad Auto Exhibit in Douglas
The 31st annual Wyoming State Fair in Douglas runs September 6 to 11 with nearly every American made automobile on display. Auto dealer Bob Edie, appointed by Secretary Lem Carimin, says three makes will not be shown yet negotiations aim to include them. Casper and Cheyenne dealers will have space, others may join. the exhibit area sits north of the race track with a dedicated tent and pedestrian walkway for fairgoers.
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Douglas
Wyo
Wyoming
Bob Edie
Faw
Lem Carimin
2Ute
Edie
Casper
Cheyenne
Wyoming Issues Mountain Sheep Permits After Draw
Announcement in Cheyenne notes 32 Wyoming residents win 1939 mountain sheep hunting permits in a drawing. Licenses go to 28 non residents with half held until July 1 for residents. Winners include Governor Nels H. Smith and Carbon County residents RB Higley and Andrew Anderson. out of state winner Jack Gardner of Guancy Tl is among those securing permits.
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Cheyenne
Nels H. Smith
D. RB. Higley
Rawlins
Andrew Anderson
Carbon County
Jack Gardner
Guancy
Wyoming
Noted Orator to Speak at Rock Springs Convention
Roger Gillis former President of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association will be one of the principal speakers at the Wyoming Wool Growers Association convention in Rock Springs on August 3 4 and 5. Gillis praised as an orator by attendees at the National Wool Growers Association meeting in San Angelo in January. He is a successful ranchman breeding sheep cattle and thoroughbred horses. Hoeepeeth is expected to be a highlight of the Rock Springs event. We cabob Printing of 7] kinds.
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Roger Gillis
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association
Wyoming Wool Growers Association
Rock Springs
Gillis
National Wool Growers Association
San Angelo
Texas
Gills
Asphalt's Global Role Expands From Roads to Roofs and Jetties
Industrial technicians highlight asphalt versatility from highway paving to roof coverings and airport surfaces. The material strengthens seawalls, shields levees, and reinforces jetties while offering water resistance, fire resistance, and long life. It underpins urban growth and safer travel nationwide.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
National Capital
Grant
Avenue
White House
America
United States
Fifth Avenue
New York
Nurrow
Galveston
Texas
Asphaltic Products
Mississippi River
Economic Highlights From Industrial News Review WPA Strikes Diminish
Economic Highlights notes the WPA strikes wind down with thousands dismissed for five day work refusals under Colonel Harrington. It traces origins to 1935 when Congress created the WPA to provide work relief with salaries set for basic comfort.
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WPA
Harrington
Congress
Odd and Interesting Facts About Wye
An 1882 Cheyenne exchange lists 135 names and 70 in Laramie. The first Wyoming county fair was in Johnson county in August 1886. Wyoming earned the Equality State nickname in 1890. statehood was granted July 10, 1890, and the flag star appeared July 4 of the following year.
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Cheyenne
Laramie
Wyoing
Johnson County
Robert Morris
Jud &E Hsther
Wyoming
Harmison
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