4-H Winners Selected for State Fair in Sublette County
Sublette County 4-H members earning trips to the State Fair include Caroline Boroff Lynda Fear Roxanna Rogers Nancy Budd Marla Koch and Fannie Willoughby Stella McKinstry notes home agent Marla Roxanna and Bonnie will enter the home economics judging contest Roxanna and the other three girls will be style revue contestants About 50 members entered more than 100 exhibits at county contest days in Pinedale Ten demonstrations were given with trophies awarded to Norma Bleamer Patricia Harris SuzAnn Chrisman Chris Ball Mary Bloxham and David Calverly Demonstrations were also given by Lynda Rogers Steven James Pauline and Elizabeth Koch Senior girls modeled costumes and 4-H members in clothing projects will model at the style revue during county fair The judge for 4-H contest days was Mrs Mike Marinci who will also judge 4-H exhibits at the county fair September County agent Carl Arbighit and Lincoln county asst agent Dick Hiser checked fat steer projects in the county Fat steers will be sold at county fair at Big Piney on September 9 and 10
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sublette County
4-H
Caroline Boroff
Lynda Fear
Roxanna Rogers
Nancy Budd
Marla Koch
Fannie Willoughby
Stella McKinstry
Marla
Roxanna
Bonnie
Pinedale
Norma
Dean Bleamer
Mike Marinci
Carl Arbighit
Lincoln County Ass
Dick Hiser
David Calvert
John Barlow
Mary and
Dennis Bloxham
Steven
Carolyn James
Richard Pearson
County Alr
Big Piney
Camp Fire Girls Camp at New Fork Lake Closes Week
Seventy five attendees enjoyed a week of outdoor living at New Fork Lake Camp. Activities included archery sand painting canoeing and nature hikes. Blue Bird Fly Up ceremony honored girls from Big Piney El Paso Camp and Pinedale. Bonnie Burrlander earned Torch Bearer in Social Leadership. Herbert Beattie performed a vocal concert. Camp staff and local Legion volunteers aided with camp setup and future site hopes for Sublette County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Fork
Big Piney
el Paso
Pinedale
Order of the Arrow
Bonnie Burrlander
Herbert Beattie
New York
New York City Center Opera Company
Madge M. Funk
Ann Shubert
Jane Hilton
Julie Richey
Charleen Schooley
Tiny Fidler
Katie Bardin
Marseille Carr
Blue Bird
Nancy Clark
Spencers
The
American Legion
Tommy Kitchen
Buzz Fuller
Ibé
Sublette County Yeh
Ranchers Must Apply August 29 For State Gasoline Tax Refund
Ranchers in Bubbeate County must file by August 29 to claim a 70 percent refund of bulk gasoline under a 1957 state tax law. Refund is 5 cents per gallon for agricultural use. purchases must be in 50 gallon lots and not used in motor vehicle tanks. Forms available from the Pine Dale county agents office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bubbeate
Carl Urbigkit
Orbigkit
Urbighit
Pinedale
State's 4-H enrollment hits another record high
Wyoming 4-H enrollment rises with 928 youth and 14 086 projects. State 4-H leader J M Nichols reports growth over last year and over the past decade, with a 1.8 percent member increase and 29 percent more projects.
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Wyoming
J. M. Nichols
Taports
Wyoming University Agricultural Extension Servis
Baptist class hosts swimming party at Granite pool
Fifteen young people from the Baptist Intermediate Sunday school class enjoyed a Sunday afternoon swimming party at the Granite pool hosted by Mrs Grace Slatter. The event provided recreation and fellowship for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Intermediate
Granite Swimming Pool
Aaci
Grace Slatter
Railroad stations along the Laramie run in old guide notes
The 1871 railroad Guide chronicles stations between Laramie and Fort Fred Steele including Howell Wyoming Lookout Miser Rock Creek Como Medicine Bow Simpson Percy Dane St Marys and Walcott. It highlights Cooper’s Lake as a timber hub and Rock Creek as a coal and water station while noting nearby water bodies and sawmills in the Wyoming mountains.
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Laramie
Fort
Fred Steele
Howell's
Wyoming
Woover Lake
Lookout
Miser
Rock Creek
Como
Medicine Bow
Carbon
Simpson
Percy
Dane
St. Mary's
Walcott
Wyomin
Little Laramie
Sis Point
Cooper's Lake Station
Cooper's Lake
Come Station
Osmo Lake
Wildlife Magazine Exposes Careless Hunting Tactics
In the August Wyoming Wildlife Magazine issue editor George Podget discusses careless hunting tactics that cause crippling losses of game. The feature titled Killers in The Field highlights the issue and previews articles on water management and better fishing work, mailed to subscribers next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Wildfife Magazine
George Pdget
Primary Pioneer Parade Celebrated July 1961 in Salt Lake Valley
The LDS Primacy held its annual parade commemorating Mormon pioneers entering the Salt Lake Valley on July 24 1847. The event began at 10:00 a.m. from the Legion Hall, with opening prayers, pioneer songs, talks on Utah pioneers and Subasis County farmers, and prize awards for best cowboy, pioneer man and woman, Indian boy and girl, best covered wagon, plus games and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake Valley
Legion Hall
Main
Scherbel
Penny Fackrell
Utah
Danny Perkins
Jack Davis
Keyth
Ann Woffinden
Susin Berrang
Jessie Davis
Douglas Firth
Robin Woffinden
Logan Homer
Darrall Kidman
Ralph Manning
Ly Fern Riguy
Mrs Clifton Fear and Mrs George Barp Host Bridge Party
Mrs Clifton Fear Sr and Mrs George Barp hosted a salad luncheon at the former’s home last Friday and Saturday afternoons. Invited guests from the surrounding area enjoyed bridge and canasta with prizes awarded to the top players and runners up in each game.
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Clifton Fear, Sr
George Barp
Clifton Fear
Venita Hawkins
Margaret Bayers
Jennie Bayers
Mardell Fear
Canasta
Coal mines along Union Pacific route and local mining details
The report describes a two mile by one mile stretch rich in fish and ducks, with Medicine Row noting a five stall round house. Carbon Station shows higher activity. first coal discovered on the Union Pacific Railroad, with two coal vein banks averaging nine feet. Veins can yield 200 tons daily, coal ships east to Omaha and town stations. About 300 workers employed. coal lifted from mine and dumped to slates, with the shaft between the line and side track.
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Medicine Row
Carbon
Giridé
Union Pacific
Omaha
Bes Sides
Cta
Fish Taste Better Cleaned Sooner
Anglers are advised that freshly caught fish taste better when cleaned within minutes of being caught. Quick cleaning preserves flavor and freshness, reducing unwanted odors and preserving texture.
Rendezvous Committees Thank Public for Green River Rendezvous
In Pinedale Wyoming on July 19 1961 the Rendezvous Committees express gratitude to Sublette County residents for support of the July 1961 performance of The Green River Rendezvous The letter asks for more funds volunteers and committee help for 1962 and invites Sublette County citizens to join the Historical Society with dues of 2 per person.
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Sublerve
Wbin
Green River
Ouisie Atendance
Sublette
Svlette County
Sublette County
Harry Warriner
Pinedale
Wyoming
Teenagers Propose Entertainment Plan For Town Facilities
Teens present elders with ideas for a cider line, bowling alley, swimming pool, and other facilities. They argue the project would be a good deal but note funds are not immediately available, suggesting future consideration if possible.
Wyoming fish cleaning tips from the department
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department issued guidance on cleaning fish after removal from water. Suggested steps include gutting, removing gills and entrails, washing inside, drying, and storing in the creel with dry grass to reduce moisture before cooking.
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Wyoming Gane and Fish Department
Canada thistle control and 4-H notes from Big Piney
The piece urges spraying with 24-D and other chemicals to prevent Canada thistle seeding and notes White top as a common weed near Big Piney. It mentions Pat Dew in Pinedale, 4-H steer results with David Calvert, and a Mary Bloxham demonstration about homemaker breakfast table appearance.
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Unem
Canada Thistle
Big Piney
Scheduling Fair Exhibits and Fire Safety Tips
Stella McKinstry warns of high fire danger in forests and pastures as dry conditions worsen. Fair dates are September 9-10 with rules for exhibits including jelly jars and canned goods standards. New culinary division for dehydrated foods. entry blanks available by mail. 41 members will host a style revue on September 8.
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Stella McKinstry
Andy
Briggs Visit Sparks Piney Visitors Tale
Mr and Mrs Jeff Briggs of Evanston traveled to Big Piney and Pine dak last Thursday and Friday as visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Briggs
Evanston
California visitors at Bennett home noted
Mr and Mrs Rod Bennett hosted last week with Mr Jin Gorton Pelmer and Mr Mike from California visiting the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jin. Gorton Pelmer
Gon Mike
California
All
Rod Bennett
Also Mentioned on This Page
State Fair
New Fork Lake
State Archives
Lola M Hensher
Wildlife Magazine
Pindale
Raveg RiTin
Pat Dew
Stella
Mary Bloxham
Carl
New South Lincoln Hospital
Kemmerer
Trudi Lavonesse
Harold Herzog
Herzog
Nedra Jones
la Barge
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