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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1960
Page
3
Mrs Nellie Frizzell and Mrs James Mickelson recount a spring 1960 Taiwan journey with naval hosts. They describe the reception table, guests from various nations, local markets, orphanages, and the Chinese Women’s Anti-Imperial League activities in Taipei and nearby towns.
The Wyoming Home Makers Council holds a three day conference June 15 to 17 in Powell with workshops talks sessions and an awards banquet. About 200 homemakers are expected as the Sublette County delegation leaves June 15 from the county extension office. Entertainment features include a city titled They Went That-a-Way and a Scottish party. Speakers include Loretta Cohen Helen Gumier and G H Starr with regional leaders overseeing program directions.
On Wyoming holiday, St Joseph hosts a lively celebration as the Pony Express rider departs at 7 15 pm delaying from 5 pm. Spectators, banners, and a cannon salute mark the moment. Crowds cheer as the rider changes horses at Troy Kennekuk and reaches Granada by 11 30 pm, keeping pace with the planned schedule.
A group from Big Piney attended the Junior Rodeo in Lander on Sunday where Lynda Fear earned second place in the pote bend ing evens event.
Afternoon ceremony at Big Prey Community Congregational Church united Miss Bessie Kane Kothe and Arthur Dean Jarvie in a June 4 wedding. The event featured yellow and green floral arrangements, a pearl and sequin gown, and a reception at Elaine's Cafe before a Yellowstone trip.
Carroll R. Noble of Cara Reelected president at the 14th annual convention of the Wyoming Federation of Men's Clubs held in Jackson. Noble won a seventh consecutive term. Other officers elected include Afton first vice president Tenecs eva Wayne Cermpton Gaee Svanestea Backer Minty John C. Gorz loudary H. L. Trek Rawins treasurer.
About 125 4-H members leaders and chaperones from Sublette Toon and Sweltwater counties will attend a week end alpine camp. Ted Robb entomologist will lead insect identification sessions while Edith McDonguzh teaches swimming. Riflery by Carl Urbighit and Deanne Fear. Stella McKinstry and Caroline Earoff supervise Bandicraft. Lynda Pear camp mayor and Bill Kech camp Sheriff oversee camp government.
The American Legion Ausdusry of Dee Fox Post No 78 thanks the Triangie Club and Guid ed Mrs. Club for donations to send Mary Budd to Girls State.
Mrs Paul McGrath passed suddenly at Chugwater Wyoming after a night of sleep. The McGraths were former Big Piney residents where Mr McGrath served as school superintendent. Funeral services were held June 5 at the Catholic church in Wheatland with interment in the Catholic cemetery. The community extends sympathy to the husband and family. Further particulars are not available.
Mr and Mrs Walter Bird were honored guests at a farewell party held Friday night at the Cow Tome. Organizers included BE EB Clow, Mr and Mrs Fred Beth, and Mr and Mrs Marshall Gurney. Guests shared refreshments as the Birds prepare to move to Geer d Aene Idaho after years as Piney residents.
Bridger supervisor advises noncommercial recreation riders to obtain a free permit at the Pinedale Wyoming Forest Service office before grazing horses on National Forest lands. The process covers pine office conditions snow and camp facilities, aiding emergencies, reducing congestion, and promoting familiarity with Forest Service values. Seasonal permits may be issued as travel schedules become known.
Mrs. Donald W. Jewett of Big Piney was elected president of the Wyoming Cow Belles at a convention banquet, succeeding Mrs. George Mul of Hat Creek. Other officers include Holly Hung of Laramie as vice president, Carl Jorgenson of Pinedale as secretary treasurer, Ray Sureve of Wolf as parliamentarian, Andrew McMasters of Van Tassel as historian, and Keith Holmes of Cheyenne as auditor.
Plans call for spraying 200 acres of sagebrush on Bridger National Forest in June 1960. Treatments cover 2100 acres on Greco River district, 1500 on Pinedale district, and 600 on Big Piney district. Over six years 15190 acres sprayed with 2 0 to improve forage for livestock by reducing sagebrush. Spraying has cut undesirable sagebrush 80 90 percent and boosted forage 200 to 100 percent in 2 to 5 years, aiding wildlife and grazing. Helicopters to apply low volatile 24 D near sensitive areas to minimize drift. first use of helicopters in the area for sagebrush spray.
The Southwest School District sets a May 28 vote to become a First Class District. Trustee terms shift from July to June 21, with incumbents James Greenwood Jr and Francis Tanner seeking re election for three year terms. Nominating petitions due by June 10 with 10 voter signatures. Polls at Big Piney High School lobby from 9 am to 7 pm.
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