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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1951
Page
5
Rodeo Queen Frant ois Tanner Nelse Christensen Paul Vitostko Victor Cullens Greenwood Ir Robert and Richard Stevens are named as attendants for the grand entry and parade. Plans include a Chick Wagon and barbecue as part of the historical float event in the county.
The account recounts Father DeSmet allegedly discovering gold in Wyoming and guiding miners to a white man’s source in Wind River Mountains. It notes promises to miners, avoidance of authorities, and rumors of immense riches seen in a vast timbered region near the Wind River area.
Fragmentary notes recall Mae Huckaby Mortell and relatives at an Old Timers reunion. References to Mrs Charles Huckaby, Ella Holden sister, and a New York daughter Jenny Byrne appear amid faded lines about a convent home and weekend plans.
A garbled OCR fragment references meetings in Bozonian Montazia around June 14 to June 20. It loosely mentions leaders and aides, a possible inflation control policy, and individuals such as Wie peapha, Miele, Suron, and Mic MéGinnis, though many names and details are unreadable.
An obituary note reports the death of Mrs Arthur Black in Oregon. The message, received by an adopted brother, mentions a ten year old girl named Lida in the context of the family. The fragmentary text suggests a local obituary item with limited details.
The Rendezvous cast hosts a free square dance on the Green at Daniel Wyoming Saturday evening June 30 at 8:00. People meet the characters of the Rendez vous story including Chief Joneply and his squaw Med-Captain Bones Anatred Jim Bridger Kit Carson Sublette and other trappers in a historic re creation setting.
Bridger National Forest guards receive training at Snider Basin Ranger Station under the direction of an assistant, focusing on techniques of forest fire suppression and control.
An X Ray mobile unit is scheduled to arrive on July 24. Trained personnel from the forest service and Bureau of Land Management will conduct initial tests under natural conditions. Eddie Lubeck is reported killed in Korea, and Mrs Charles Lunbavic of Jackson informs that her son Charles Bate Je was killed in action in Korea in May at about age 12.
The article notes a parade scheduled for July 4th inviting all residents and local businesses. It calls on residents and ranchers to participate, urging entries and active community involvement in this year's celebration.
A bridal shower honoring Mrs Deal of Jewett featured a bridge party and miscellany games hosted by Mrs Gordon Mickelson and others. Prizes were awarded to several attendees, and the honoree displayed humorous favors and a display of “pints.”
The Artists' Guild met at the D Budd home with members Myra Cooley Iva Mae Browh Ida Mae Pristeret Helen Sargent Ethel Jewlett Frances Clark Dorothy Sargent Mary Murdock and Marie Meyat present. Winners Myra Cooky Ida Mae Pfistorer Harriet Wilson and Dorothy Sargent received prizes as guests included Mrs. 48.7 Bin and Miss Lucile Cauley of Salitornts. Community services were conducted Wednesday afternoon by Proanka Lodge ACM with praveside services noted. Masons and the American Legion arranged further observances. The article also notes ongoing discussions on avoiding a third world war and sustaining American production.
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