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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1944
Page
5
A wartime rallying call urges readers to increase support for war programs. Citizens are asked to buy more Liberty Bonds, save waste paper, collect used fats, boost Red Cross donations, and work harder to sustain the home front effort toward victory.
Boys 17 and under 13 may rejoin the Army Air Force program after a birthday threshold. Captain W Knauf announces readiness to recruit via the Colorado District. Those found fit will be assigned as navigators bombardiers or pilots. Enlistment office at Old Customs House Room 106 Denver Colorado. Also includes health notices on meningitis cases and prevention guidance.
Vincent Janske heard the invasion news first in Big Piney. He rang the Episcopal church bell to alert residents and notified them by word as radio reports spread. The town gathered around radios Tuesday to follow the developing events and support Allied forces.
Welliam J Stone of Casper appointed Wyoming State Representative for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. He has twenty five years in child welfare work with Wyoming groups and will aid medical public health authorities in epidemics and health education.
Community leaders urge complete oversubscription of the Fifth War Loan. The editor appeals to every worker and home to beat their past contributions, stressing that failure to exceed prior bonds would be a defeat for those in uniform and a betrayal of local efforts.
A guide lists safe options like Series EB, F, G, E, and C Savings Bonds by purpose and term. It details safety, yield, tax deferral, redemption timing, and suitability for income, taxes, education, estate, gifts, and retirement plans, with notes on redeemable par values and maturity periods.
The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will meet June 26 and 27 to confirm degrees from Commencement and approve the budget. Members include Milward Simpson Peter H. Burns James McGuckin and Lester Hunt with state and university officials attending. The catalog updates and wartime student funds are noted along with a Wyoming Art Association show and the summer session from July 8 to September 2.
Worthy Grand Matron Mons e Fesenbeck of Fowell Wye visited Big Piney Chapter No 42 Order of the Eastern Star on Saturday June 3 1944. Accompanying her were Grand Conductress Mrs Bess Lanier and Associate Grand Conductress Mrs Francine Huntington. The visit included a tea for visiting officers, an evening meeting with an exemplified work, and a donation to CHIMA Relief. The event featured remarks by Worthy Matron Efe Grigg and others and a reception of friendly praise from local members and guests.
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