Lee Willoughby Funeral Sunday
Lee Charles Willoughby 54 died suddenly of a heart attack in Kemmerer while visiting a sister. Funeral held at the Episcopal church with Rev. Leeman officiating. Survived by two sons, three sisters, and a brother. interment in Big Piney cemetery. Tanner Mortuary in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Lee Charles Willoughby
Kemmerer
Leeman
Lee
Ethel Harrower
Salt Lake City
Edward Finnegan
Los Angeles
California
Elaine Moffat
Flora Piernick
Clifton Fear
William Budd
Clifford Daniels
Philip Mariickc
Big Piney
Dave Bolinger
Geo. T. Wilson
Pinedale
Tanner Mortuary
Wyoming Crop Yields Downward Spiral Warns of Lost Production
County Agent Harold Hurich reports 1945 Wyoming crop production would have been far higher with past yield trends. Estimated tonnages for hay and grains, including alfalfa, wild hay, oats, barley, and wheat, suggest substantial gains if soils were conserved and planting costs covered. Advice on storing winter hats to avoid moth damage follows, noting methods from Miss Martha Ulrich of the state extension service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hurich
Wyoming
Willis
Wyoming Agricultural Extension Service Economish
Cornnstead
Willie
Rodeo Plans Complete for Chuck Wagon Days July Fourth
Plans for Chuck Wagon Days rodeo promise two thrilling days on July 4 and 5 with top stock, skilled riders, and old style races. Barbecue, dances, and entertainment are set, while Miss Ulrich offers hat care and storage tips along with pollen of cleaning and moth protection.
Green Rendezvous and DeSmet Mass at Daniel Wyoming
The Green River rendezvous is revived this year by the Sublette County Historical Society, July 5 at 10:00 AM in Daniel, Wyoming, with a pageant and lunch, leading to the DeSmet Mass on July 6 at 10:30 AM celebrated by Rev. John O Connor of Kemmerer. The event honors Jesuit missionary Pierre Jean DeSmet, site of the first Catholic Mass in Wyoming Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Father John O'Connor
Kemmerer
Wyoming
Wyoming Territory
Pierre Jean DeSmet
Wyoming Crop and Livestock Report Highlights Weather and Losses
Crop moisture remains good in most areas with exceptions in Park Big Horn Hot Springs and Symbolite counties. Haying progresses in Big Horn Basin while alfalfa weevil damages prompt early harvest. Wheat losses in Goshen County estimated up to 25 percent and alfalfa losses in Albany County around 25 percent. Livestock prospects strong for late summer range though some losses from June storm and heavy sheep lamb losses noted. Prices for contracts range from 16 to 19 cents with live cattle and calves slower to contract.
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Park
Big Horn
Hot Springs
Sybollette
Big Horn Basin
Sheriden
Goshen
Albany County
Bit Horn
Sundance
Grook County
Ste
Cali
Weston County
Mos
New Y
Irrigation system tour delights Big Piney Soil District visitors
In a July meeting the Big Piney Soil Conservation District showcased a new irrigation system on hay land developed from sagebrush with help from the Soil Conservation Service. Thirteen cooperators toured, seeing drop irrigation for extension to irrigated hay land and methods for setting them. Observers noted early growth, seeds to small grain stages, and potential yields up to two tons per acre. A July 19 tour of Joe L Budd's irrigation system was planned, and the district decided to sell its small grader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill McGinnis, Jr
Phil Marincie
Board of Supervisors
Big Piney
Ihieir
Jame Ray
Joe L. Budd
Barrett Secures Limited 1943-47 Agricultural Yearbooks
Washington June 19 1947 Congressman Frank A Barrett of Wyoming reports a limited supply of 1943-47 Agricultural Yearbooks. The book covers farming and livestock issues and can be obtained by sending a letter to Congressman Barrett at 1506 House Office Building Washington D C.
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Washington, D. C
Frank A. Barrett
Wyoming
Congress
Horse Office
Washington
D. C
Card of Thanks from local families for bereavement aid
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to all who assisted during a recent bereavement. Thanks for floral tributes and tender ministrations. Signed by Mr and Mrs Wm Willoughby Mr and Mrs Franklin Willoughby Mr and Mrs Norman Harrower Mr and Mrs Ed Finnegan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Willoughby
Franklin Willoughby
Norman Harrower
Ed. D. Finnegan
Church Services Start May 18 At 9 A M
St John’s Church announces Sunday May 18 and ongoing summer services at 9:00 a m at St John the Baptist. Want ads bring results.
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St. John's Church
St. John the Baptist
Annual School District No 9 Meeting Notes and Tragedy
The 18 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Moyer, missing since Thursday near North Cottonwood, likely fell into the raging creek and may have reached Green River. The district No 9 meeting at the Schoolhouse elected George A Moffat to the Board and approved a 13 1/4 mill tax. searchers and nets remain active as the community consoles the grieving family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottonwood
George A. Moffat
North Cottonwood
Earl Moyer
Snel Johnson Ranch
T. D. O'Neil
Green
Miriam Barlow Hosts Artists Guild Meeting at Sargents Inn
On June 18 at 3 o clock Miriam Barlow welcomed the Artists Guild at Sargents Inn. A business meeting followed with original selections read and contests awarded to Wilda Springman Miss Boley Mrs Sommers Mrs Sargent and Mrs Cooley. Guests included Miss Walker and Miss Boley of Chicago and Frances Clark presented a gift to Mrs Barlow. Dinner at 6:30 concluded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Barlow
Artists’ Guild
Sargent's Inn
Late Snow
Marie Myers
Miss Walker
Beth Richardson
Wyoming
Helen Sargent
Lora Jewett
Mary Murdock
Mae Mickelson
Wilda Springman
Miss Boley
Sommers
Sargent
Cooley
Chicago
Chicago, Who Are Visiting At the Home of Mrs. Richardson
Frances Clark
Health for all Botulism in home canning warned
Home canning is praised for year round nutrition but improper procedures can cause botulism. The toxin from botulinum bacillus grows in low acidity foods and non proper canning. Warning signs include bubbles, a rancid odor or softened contents. Seek medical help immediately if poisoning is suspected and be aware antitoxin is only effective within 24 hours.
Rendezvous and Pageant Invitation at Daniel Wyoming
The Surlette Historical Society extends a cordial invitation to attend the Rendezvous and Pageant in Daniel Wyoming on Saturday July 19. The event begins at 10 30 A M with lunch served cafeteria style near 11. Bring picnic foods cups plates and cutlery. Frontier or Indian costumes are encouraged. Dr Daggs of the American Trails Association will attend with 50 prominent people from New York and eastern states. The Pageant starts at 12 30 finishing by 2 00 to allow attendance at the American Legion Rodeo in Big Piney that afternoon. Sublette County is highlighted as Land of the Rendezvous with a history of Green River gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green River
Sublette County
Pinedale Lions Club
Surlette Court
Daggs
American Trails Association
New York
American Legion
Big Piney
Pressure Canning Advice and Local Social Notes
Safest to pressure cook foods destined for canning since intense heat kills germs. Non acidic foods canned without a pressure cooker should be reboiled at least 15 minutes before eating. Botulism in commercial cans is rare due to strict heat and time controls. Mrs Hila Reardon at LOM hospital Kenmerer is improving daily. Mr and Mrs Fred Guthrie of Parma Idaho visit friends here for an indefinite stay. they formerly lived at Half Way and ran a ranching business for years.
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Hila Reardon
Lom
Kenmerer
Fred Guthrie
Parma
Idaho
Guthries
Halfway
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Lee Willoughby
Martha Ulrich
Woomby
Ulrich
Jtension Service
Roby
Robb
Crof and Livestock Report
Frank Shipley
North Piney
Soil Conservation District News
Congressman Barrett
Big Piney Soil Conservation District
Iea
Erader
Stall
Adams
Arnold Olson
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