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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1964
Page
3
Fontenelle Reservoir, part of the Seedskadee Project, sits about 45 miles southeast of Big Piney and is now 49 feet deep with an elevation near 6 145 feet. It covers 2 981 acres, holds 39 100 acre feet, and at full capacity will reach 6 500 feet elevation, 110 feet deep, 8 058 acres, and 345 000 acre feet.
Grace May Ward wife of John Ward died suddenly from a heart attack at home. Born March 7 1913 in Ogden Arkansas she leaves husband and children Kenneth Langdon Patsy Mackie John Paul Bill Ward sister and brother plus an aunt and twelve grandchildren. Funeral June 13 at 2 00 pm at Community Congregation Church conducted by Rev Dan Johnson. Our June 4 Our fut meeting of American Legion Auxiliary noted officers for 304 eight members present and bake sale planned for September with thanks to Mr Hopkins for kindnesses.
Belated gathering held Saturday June 6 honoring Rod Bennett and guests Mr and Mrs Carl Doerr Mr and Mrs Jige Ball Mr and Mrs Mike Virostho and other hosts. Partners celebrate anniversaries tied to May 25 in the tenth straight year hoping for many more celebrations.
U.S. Senator Milward L. Simpson and his son Alan, of Cody, were admitted to practice before the Supreme Court. The ceremony on the Court steps followed the oath to uphold the Constitution. Senator Dominick presided as the motion to admit was made, noting the rarity of father and son achieving simultaneous accreditation.
Sublette Sweetwater and Teton counties plan a four day Alpine 4-H camp starting Wednesday afternoon June 17. Activities include a get acquainted party, costume night, talent show, swimming, handicraft, games, dancing, archery and movies. Transportation is club based. 820 permission slips due by the 16th. Stella McKinstry and Gene Inloes of extension agents available for details.
Dr. Cecil M. Shaw state superintendent heads a four nation study tour of the Federal Republic of Germany from June to July 4 1904. The group visits Cologne Bonn Bremen Hanover Munich and Berlin to study local school systems and teacher training with fellow state officers Y H Bell Floyd A Miller and Harriet Miller.
Mrs. Ceclia Brooks of Sheridan state president of the Wyoming Federated Republican Women’s Club attended a tea at the home of Mrs. Donald Jowett on Wednesday. Beavers trapping in Wyoming closes June 15 and reopens October 1 for the rest of the year.
Heavy spring run off caused leaks at the earth-fill dam near Boulder Lake southeast of Pinedale. Volunteers and crews added rock and dirt to repair washed-out sections overnight Sunday and Monday, restoring the structure to withstand heavier water this season.
Secretary of State Thyra Thomson will represent Wyoming at a Conference of State Commissions on the Status of Women in Washington D C on June 13. Wyoming has no state commission but was invited by Willard Wirtz, chairman of the Interdepartmental Commission, due to the state's leadership in women's rights. Thomson plans to arrive June 1 for a reception and previously lived in Washington during her husband Keith’s congressional terms.
At a directors meeting in Evanston the Big Piney group discussed using a Continent f are agency to collect contributions for the 1964 65 fund drive. An agent may visit around the 15th to solicit members and offer a group insurance plan. Contact Director Doc Burgoon for questions.
The Boy Scout Court of Honor for Troop 36 was postponed last Monday due to bad weather and unavoidable circumstances. A new charter for the troop is awaited, with hopes to present it as the climax of the 1963 64 year before Scout Camp. readers are asked to watch for word on time and place.
CES hosts bake sale at Burney's Store on Saturday June 13 from 2 to 4 PM with proceeds likely aiding community activities.
Sublette County 4-H members plan to sell triangular Slow Moving Vehicle emblems 14 inches high and 16 inches wide with day and night colors. Emblems mount on tractors and other equipment moving under 25 mph and include brackets. extra sockets available, no bolts or screws required. A member may be spotted around to buy.
Notice to Masons Eastern Stars and all interested persons open installation of Job's Daughters Bethel 47 Mon June 15 1964 7 30 pm at the Masonic Hall Production of pheasants for planting in the fall is underway at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department Downar bird farm near Torrington Wyoming's sage grouse harvest nears 50 000 in 1963 Mr and Mrs Jerry Hale and children of LaBarge are visitors today.
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