Discovery of Scheelite Deposits in Wyoming Attracts Prospectors
University of Wyoming geology experts report multiple schemealite findings across Shoshoni Lander Glenrock and Laramie regions suggesting scheelite a calcium tungstate is more widespread than earlier believed. The survey provides fluorescence tests for molybdenum content and offers free identifications and field examinations to aid mining prospects.
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Laramie
Wyo
UNS
Wyoming
A. F. Hagner
University of Wyoming Geology
Geological Survey of Wyoming
Hagner
Shoshoni
Lander
Glenrock
Women and Men Wanted for U S Navy Yard
Workmen of various skills needed at Mare Island U and Navy Yard to support vital war effort. Critical shortages include boilermakers electricians laborers machinists painters and pipefitters. Those qualified and not in essential industry should contact the local United States Employment Service office at once.
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Mare Island U. & Navy Yard
George E. Spinner
Kemmerer Office
United States Employment Service
United States Employment, Servies
Spinner
Church Service Listing at St Jonns Baptist Episcopal
Regular Sunday service schedule published for the Church of St Jonns Baptist Episcopal. Readers urged to subscribe for the Examiner.
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Church OF ST. Jonn the Baptist
Governor Hunt Appeals to Wyoming on Forest Fire Prevention
An open wartime plea urges Wyoming residents to join the Wyoming Forest Fire Fighters Service and help prevent fires that threaten forests watersheds and power lines. The letter highlights June 1 1943 for a national campaign and cites Wyoming’s past fire losses and common carelessness as risks for a severe fire season.
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Governor Hunt
Wyoming
Intermountain
Wyoming Forest Fire Fighters Service
Attorneys Amended Exam Fort Open to More Applicants
The Board of Legal Examiners of the U S Civil Service Commission expanded the June 12 federal attorney exam to four additional groups. Eligible are qualified attorneys and law graduates unable to take the 1942 exam due to relocation, induction timing, citizenship status in 1942, or accelerated law curricula. Obtain applications from local secretaries, Room 168 New Gustonthouse Denver, or the Washington office.
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Board of Legal Examiners
U. S. Civil Service Commission
War Relocation Authority
U. S. Armed Forces
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
New Gustonthouse
Denver
Colorado
Wv. &. Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. Cc
Community Church Invites All to Sunday Services
The Rev Keenan Sheldon invites participation in weekly services with a Sunday School at 10 00 AM Church Service at 8 00 PM and a 845 PM social hour and youth meeting. He notes service members fight for freedom including the freedom to worship and calls for preserving Sunday worship.
Memorial Day Observed Quietly with Cemetery Decorations
Memorial Day passed quietly aside from the Legion Auxiliary Memorial Service at the Episcopal church in the morning. People spent the day decorating at the cemetery.
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Legion-Auxiliary
Episcopal Church
Sublette County Surpasses Bond Quota in May War Sales
Sublette County reports 10162.50 in war bond sales for the first three weeks of May, beating its 15000 quota. Wyoming statewide May totals reach 2085537, far above the 1460000 state target. A. E. Wilde notes carryover from April Second War Loan and praises the American Legion for future gains. Wilde sets June county quota at 1200000 and again 1400000 for the state, with payroll savings boosting purchases. He estimates 70000 Wyoming fathers on Father’s Day and notes an 18.75 bond per dad would nearly meet the state goal.
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Sublette
Wyoming
A. E Wilde
War Savings
American Legion
Légion
Earl T. Ross
War Savings Stafl
Washington, D. C
Wilde
Wyoming expands WAVES SPARS enlistment push in 1943
Wyoming officials led by Governor Lester C. Hunt partner with the Naval Recruiting service to encourage women to join WAVES and SPARS. Lieut J A Reynolds notes Wyoming lags in quota while training facilities aim for 1000 recruits weekly. Qualifications are eased with reduced height limits and no civilian doctor exam.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Lester C. Hunt
Naval Recruiting Service
Wyoming
Navy
Coast Guard
J. A. Reynolds
NYA Opens Clerical Pool in Casper Wyoming
The National Youth Administration began operation May 24 in Casper with 35 enrollees in a clerical pool at 296 South David. Courses include typing shorthand filing and office conduct. future offerings include stencil cutting mimeographing military correspondence and army office procedures. Trainees may work in the army and public offices for experience and will be prepared for Civil Service exams.
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National Youth Administration
South David
Casper
Wyoming
Casper Air Base
Army
Prans
War Department
Meta Evans
NYA
University of Nebraska
Hastings Business Cohese
Hastings
Nebraska
Evans
United States Employment Service
Booth
David Casper
United States
The
War Manpower Commission
Wild greens help stretch rationed vegetables
Extension Nutritionist Evangeline Jennings Smith of Laramie explains that wild greens such as dandelion dock and water cress grow in Wyoming and are quick spring greens and fall vegetables. They add color and nutrients. wash and cook with minimal water and avoid soda to preserve vitamins. A birthday party for Mrs. Clifton Fear Jr. was hosted by Mrs. Kenneth Fear with friends and gifts.
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Evangeline Jennings Smith
Laramie
Clifton Fear, Jr
Kenneth Fear
Pay-Go Tax Withholding Levy Set to Start July 1
Washington reports a compromise pay-to-you-go tax plan. The measure, approved 294 to 0, would impose a 20 percent withholding on wages and salaries starting July 1 and shift some 1942 tax balances to current 1943 payments. Withholding begins for all earners, while non-wage income will be paid quarterly. President Roosevelt is expected to sign if both houses pass.
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Washington, Dcg
Roosevelt
House
Senate
It's A People's War and War Bond Financing
The speaker argues that taxes should not finance the war and that the burden should fall on the people through War Bonds. He notes rising taxes but says borrowing from banks is undesirable and would invite inflation, asserting the people themselves want to finance the war by lending their money.
Food Production May Lag Behind 42
Agricultural output this year is expected to lag 1942 due to drought floods late freezes and reduced plantings. Officials warn a serious shortfall is possible and urge civilian help to supply farm labor. City residents businesses and professionals should join county efforts to recruit nonfarm workers for harvests in beef beans and potatoes.
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Iate
Ihis
F. P. Lane
Stele
Evry
Fsbor
Wyoming
Frontier Days to proceed unchanged despite wartime
Cheyenne will host its annual Frontier Days rodeo starting July 27 with the same events and purses as in past years. Secretary Robert Hanesworth of the Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce confirmed no streamlining due to the war. Glen Johnston, a local resident, recently sold his ranch to Martin Wardell and plans to remain in town at least through fall.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
Robert Hanesworth
Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce
Glen Johnston
Martin Wardell
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Churcie
Sublette County
Periy Kathe
Kemmerer
J. H. Greenwood
J. ©. Lanstore
Craig
W. A. Martin
Cmig
Floyd Wassenberg
Marth
Wassenberg
Maurice Wright
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