Mrs Oscar Evans Appointed Manager of 1959 County Fair
The Sublette county fair board met in Pinedee and planned the annual fair set for September 19 and 20. Mrs Oscar Frans named general superintendent and manager. departments list includes crops, junior livestock, culinary, arts and crafts, and 4‑H. The board discusses land improvements, sagebrush removal, and fencing for the new fair grounds. Plans to hold some events Saturday and finish Sunday aim to ease Sunday activity. committees will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sublette
Helen Bray
Mardel Pear
Alice Bleamer
Acwl Leworx
Helen Tanner
Ruth Franz
Mariel Gray
Gerends Oko
Mariyn Boroff
Fair Board
Buswesc. Fom
Sycce
Bureau of Land Management
Kenneth Guia
Big Piney
Rulon Wertfindin
Af Ide
Piney Roping Club
Sabeday
Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program Begun at Steele Pool
The Red Cross announces a Lear-to-Swim program with twenty two adults and children registered. Classes start August 3 at Steele Pool in Boulter. Mr Irwin Covey provides a bus to transport participants meeting at the Texaco station daily at 8:00 am. Ruth Hodges, Rel Cross Chipler Chaixuan, will drive the bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele Pool
Boulter
Irwin Covey
Texaco
Ins
Ruth Hodges
Chaixuan
School district bids to fund water and sewer lines
Sealed bids addressed to the Southwest School District of Wyoming will be received for excavating and tying in water and sewer lines to Big Piney area buildings including the Big Piney School, auxiliary structures, and five teachers houses. The district reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Publication dates July 30 and August 6 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwe. S.hel
Lble
Wyere
Big P. Pgh
Lyreney Ag Eta
Amg
For Okay Aid
Big Piney
woOld
al Southwest
Tle County
Wyoming
Clinton Dunning
State of
Elk permit applications due August 15 in six zones
Wyomut sportmen were reminded that August 15 is the deadline to submit elk permit applications for six Wyoming areas. Applications must be in the Cheyenne office by 5 pm and must show the resident elk license number. If demand exceeds quotas a drawing will be held. Areas include North Big Horn Mountain, South Big Horn Mountain, Wind River, Upper No Wood, Aspen Pine Mountain and Sheep Mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyomut Sportmen
Wycauling Game and Fish Department
Clair Phil Leslie
Commission
Cheyenne
Lesie
North Big Horn Mountain
South Big Horn Mountain
Wind River
Upper Nowood
Aspen Pine Mountain
Sheep Mountain
Early Wyoming Press Origins and Lost Newspapers
The article recalls the first presses in what is now Wyoming, noting Ft Bridger Utah Territory 1863 and Cheyenne leading papers like the Cheyenne Weather Leader and Lead and... It mentions microfilming by the State Archives and listings of fragile or rare papers such as the Frontier index and the Press on Wheels. It invites readers to help locate copies for preservation and notes a separate land permit rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Ft Bridger
Utah Territory
H. Brundage
Jethes E Gates
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Eally
Frontier Index
Press On
South Pass
Sweetwater
Cheyenne Star
Cheynuine Argus
A& L
Cheyenne Sun
Cheyenne Democratic Leader
Cheyenne Daily Tribune
Laramie Boomerang
The
Sun
Leader
Boomerang
Laramie
Sentinel
Ab Rawlins
Wyomaing Tribune
the Journal
the Lakor
Hospital Balloting Totals In Big Piney Pinedale Areas
Latest count shows 330 ballots total with 188 in favor and 62 opposed. Big Piney records 202 location ballots with 198 in favor and 0 opposed. Pinedale reports 14 ballots with 62 in favor. Results to be canvassed by the Big Piney Lions Club and sent to the County Hospital Board ahead of the August 6 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paver
Big Piney
Pinedale
Big Pancy Lions Club
County Hospital Board
Sublette County Holds Meeting at Court House
The Board of County Commissioners of Sublette County will hold a regular session at the Court House in Pinedale at 7 30 o clock PM on Tuesday August 4 1959. H H Summers Sublette County Clerk Championships Roping in Pinedale next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Sublette County
Pinedale
H. H. Summers
Wyoming School Trustees Workshop August 1 2 in Casper
Wyoming’s first annual school board workshop brings together university leaders state officials and local trustees in Casper August 1 2. Speakers include Dr G D Humphrey Miss vena Lindford Harold Webb Dr George Ewan Dorothy Bush C P Owen Sybil Jackson Joe Galich Robert Dubois and Robert Kuenner among others as about 823 trustees are invited to attend the two day event coordinated by the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees and the State Department of Public Instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Humphrey
University of Wyoming
Vena Lindford
Harold Webb
National School Board Association
University of Wyoming Adult Education and
George Ewan
Siincol Board
Seekdamn
Dorothy Bush
Tenshep
P. Owen
State Examiner's Office
Sybil Jackson
Newcastle
Joe Galibich
Reck Springs
Robert Dubois
Stockgrowers
Miss Wool of Wyoming candidate represents UW coed
San Angelo Texas will host the Miss Wool of Wyoming contest next month to choose Miss Wool of America. Cheyenne senior Earl West, 1956 Wyoming winner and UW student, is noted for 4 H and 4 C club work and a future in home demonstration design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Wyoming
Wyoming
San Angelo
Texas
Eaiiine West
Cheyenne
Home
Miss Wool
U. S
New York
Goston
Washington
D. C
Seattle
San Francisco
Los Anges
Cheyenne High School
Miss West
Earl F. West
Alexander Ave
Portland
Home Ee Club
Wyoming Wool Grow Ts Association
Farmers Must Apply By Aug 29 For State Gasoline Tax Refund
Wyoming farmers and ranchers must file a state gasoline tax refund claim by August 29. The refund covers 70 percent of gasoline used for agricultural purposes at 5 cents per gallon, with purchases in 50 gallon lots and invoices required. The program excludes gasoline used in licensed motor vehicles. County extension offices can provide forms and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Robi Frary
Wyoming University Extension
Frary
Big Piney Airport Receives Community Donations and Plans
Airport manager Paul Scherb el reports multiple donors have contributed to improvements at Big Piney Municipal Airport. Funds are now in the airport account as plans and bids preparations move forward through FAA approval. The project includes runway grading and paving, apron and taxiway work, fencing, and delayed lighting with VORTAG building completion.
Death Claims President of Oil Firm in Los Angeles
Jens Tracy Wooten, 6 percent owner and president of the Big Piney Oil and Gas Co, Philips Petroleum Building, Salt Lake City, died in Los Angeles on July 22 at 3 p.m. He had appeared as chief witness for the prosecution of Cecil P. Hansen, alleged extortionist. Wooten had directed the company’s projects in southwest Wyoming since 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jens Tracy Wooten
Kensington Ave
1500
South
Salt Lake Oil Company
Los Angeles
Hall Eres
Witiess
Cecil P. Hansen
Weolen
Big Piney
Philips Petroleum
Conmipacy
Soutthwest
Wyoming
Sil
Lake Tribune
Bondu 4-H Club Livestock Judging Practice Records Results
The Bondu rant 4-H club held a livestock judging practice at Bill Deckham ranch on June 27. County agent Carl Urbigright assisted members. Raymond Bowlsby led with 198 points, followed by Terry Am vein and Richard Pearson tied at 194. Harmon Pfisterer placed third and Billy Snow fourth. Snow had high scores in Angus heifers and pigs, while Raymond led Hereford steers, and Terry Am vein topped lambs. After judging, refreshments were served. girls Sharon Dockham and Mary McNeil assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bondurant 4-H
Bill Deckham Ranch
Carl Urbighit
Raymond Bowlsby
Terry Am~vein
Richard Pearson
Ted
Harmon Pfisterer
Billy Snow
Big Snow
Terry
Richard
Raymond
Hereford
Terry Amiein
Sharon Dockham
Mary McNeil
Wyoming fines total for June game and fish violations
Thirty seven people paid a total of 778 dollars in June fines for violations of state game and fish laws as Wyoming officials report. The largest single fine was 75 dollars for perjury in purchasing a hunting license, with license revocation for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Fame and Fish Department
Cesnerman
Reputy
Casper
Special Family Service at St John the Baptist Church
A special Family Service is held at 7:30 P.M. at the Church of St John the Baptist Episcopal. Children's hymns and a storylike sermon for children will be featured. All families with children are invited to attend. The Inquirer's group meets Wednesday at 7:30 P.M. at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of St. John the Baptist
Episcopal
the Inquirer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oscar Evans
RED Cross
State Archives
By Lola M. “Kusher
America
E. B. Burgoon
Delisado Service
Gifton A. Fear
Geo, Earp
Robert L. Miller
A. W. Travelute
Big Piney Municipal
Paul N. Scherbel
Belco Petroleum Corporation
General Petroleum Corporation
Pacific Nortwest Pipelne Corporation
Piney Oi and Gas Company
Gas Oil Corporation
Mountain Fuel Supply Company
the California Company
Episcopal Church
Lions Club
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