Chuck Wagon Days Set in Big Piney July 3–4
Plan to attend the annual Chuck Wagon Days in Big Piney on July 3 and 4 featuring a parade at noon, rodeo at 1 PM, fireworks at 9 PM, and a 2 PM barbecue at the fairgrounds on July 4. Beefs donated by Bar Croio and Greenwood ranches. Kemmerer Boosters Club funded buckles. Boosters include Union Mere & Supply, Union Meat Market, Pioneer Cafe, Witherspoon Motors, Kemmerer Pharmacy, and many others. Witherspoon Motor Co also donated a $25 trade certificate for the "Hard Luck" cowboy.
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Big Piney
Rodeo
Fair Grounds
Bar Croio
Greenwood
Kemmerer Boosters Club of
Kemmerer
Union Mere & Supply Company
Union Meat Market
Pioneer Cafe
Witherspoon Motors
Kemmerer Pharmacy
Ruth Buzabek
Shoppe
Kemmerer Gen Company
R & @ Service
Bomiteln Tnurence
Trangle Bar
Praznik & Gre
Jewelry
Show Drug
Frontier Supply Company
Gawsyt Shoe
Eafeway Store
Quality Food
First Natio Bank
Linco: Service Corporation
J. Co. Penny Company
Witherton Firestone
Sawaya
Q Uealy Service Corporation
Guutte Publishing Company
Victory Tnocaire
Tina Witherspoon Motor Co
Pitt
Follow These Rules to Potentially Avoid Car Accidents
Wyoming Patrol officials urge a simple rule to reduce rear end crashes. Col Bradiey says keeping at least one car length for every 10 mph, while Lt Boyd notes the rule fails above 60 mph. A three second gap could provide a safer margin, though drivers’ hurry often overrides caution.
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Wil Jim BR. Bradiey
Wyoming Firaway Patrol
Bradiey
Neil Boyd
Wyoming Highway Patrol
Boyd
Parol
Big Piney Learn to Swim Program Enrolls 119
The Big Piney Learn to Swim program opened with 21 attendees at Blaine's cafe on Monday June 19 at 10 00 AM. Registration was led by Mrs Cannon and Mrs Tom Moore with praise for coordinators, volunteers and parents. plans include a picnic and continued lessons for several age groups.
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Blaine's
Lettes
McDonough
T. Cannon
Tom Moore
Morgen
Covell
McDeenoust
Cannon
Ore Indy
Valvineomd
Boyd Corr
Morgan Tie
Selamey
Tom Mooe
Nas. Cannon
River View
Alpine
Ameld Olson
Bill Edger
Jim Clark
Robert Springman
Rose Mesks
Chuck Davis
Rose Lewis
Rex Burpham
Steele
Niles
Big Pigny
LaBarge
Mr. Rober, McDonough
VA Centers Prepare for National Emergency Plan
VA specialists study defense and disaster relief planning estimating tie day loss in a national emergency. VA facilities could care for 350000 patients, but only the most austere care could be provided initially. If widespread, patients might be distributed to more sites with more casualties treated. Dr Middleton says hospitals could save thousands of lives in a severe crisis. Plans call for immediate mobilization of staff, equipment, and supplies for maximum efficiency.
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William S. Middleton
Summer Arrival in Big Piney and Lander Move
Mr and Mrs Logan Homer arrive in Big Piney for summer after wintering in Desert Palms California. Mr and Mrs Clinton Dunning and two children depart for Lander to establish their future home. Mr Dunn formerly served as school superintendent here before taking a position in Lander.
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Mrs. Logan Homer
Big Piney
Desert Palms
Cali
States
Clinton Dunning
Lander
Mr Dunn
Landerigh School
Pilot Farm Demo to Feature Automatic Irrigation Syphon
Wyoming University contractors invite about 200 visitors for a Pilot Farm tour on July 7 from 10 30 a m to 2 p m to see a self powered irrigation syphon in action The 660 acre unit near Farson showcases 240 orga acre while UW researchers and extension staff discuss irrigation pasture management and reclamation plans The project partners include the Wyoming Natural Resources Board Soil Conservation Service and UW Extension Service with 110 acres in pasture 40 in grain and 40 in alfalfa and 410 acres in rangeland livestock numbers rise toward 500 breeding stock by 1962
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Laramie
Wyoming University
Farson
Stillers
Mowtanes
Wyoming
O. K. Banks
Visiors
Unc
Wale
Dzve
Eden Valley
Seedskadee
Wyoming Natural Resources Board
The
Soil Conservation Service
University of Wyoming
UW Agricultural Extension Service and Experiment Station
State Mental Hospital Problems To Be Studied
Willow wing State Medical Society forms a committee led by Dr Francis A Barrett to study Wyoming State Hospital needs. Members include Drs DeWitt Dominick Cody Erickson Froyd Hellewell Herrold Kunkel Murphy Stephenson Stratton Thickman and others. A sub committee will gather data ahead of meetings for rapid progress and reports will go to the State Board of Charities Reform the Rate Legislature and the public. Dr Karn is asked to arrange for energy sub committee meetings.
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Willowing State Medical Society
Thtu
Francis A . Barrett
DeWitt Dominick
Cody
Wiliam G. Erickson
Lander
John Froyd
Worland
Joseph
State Board of Charities and Reform
Barrett
Wyoming State Hospital
Evanston
Barrette
Karn
Instituton
Howell Clow Nuptials in Idaho June 1961
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Conait Mare Howell of Wallace Idaho to Alvah Clow of Big Piney Wyoming. They wed at United Church of Christ Wallace on June 17 1961 by Rev Morris Spence. Reception in Wallace followed by a Yellowstone Park honeymoon and residence in Wallace where Alvan employed by Delco PetroJeu.
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Conait Mare Howell
Bill Howell
Wallace
Idaho
Alvah Clow
E. E. Clow
Big Piney
Wyoming
United Church of Chhift
Morrsn Spence
Yellowstone Park
Alvani
Delco Petro- Jeu
Postmaster Nichols Explains First Class Mail Rules
Postmaster Nichols outlines what counts as first class mail including letters cards and small packets and notes that handwritten or typed items in under 20 copies count as first class. He explains seal security postal handling and that first class has no size limits but may have weight limits and that rates for other classes are set by Congress and the Postmaster General with the ICC.
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Postaster Nichols
Postoffice
First- Cass
Congress
Postmstor
Interstate Commerce. Commission
Postal Service
Nichols
Fireworks Prohibited in Big Piney Town Limits
Town of Big Piney bans all fireworks including squibs rockets crackers torpedoes grenades and caps. Residents are forbidden to light cast or possess with intent to sell any fireworks or firecrackers within town limits by order of the mayor and town council.
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Big Piney
Counsil
Ward Picnic At Susajawea Camp Welcomed By LDS Group
The MIA of the LDS Church sponsored a ward picnic at the Susajawea Camp on Friday evening inviting members to enjoy a casual gathering and socialize with neighbors and church friends.
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MIA
LDS Church
Susajawea Camp
Lan
Tax reform critique by Rep. Harrison Dunog on dividend repeal
From The Capitol, Rep. Harrison Dunog argues against repealing the 4 percent credit and 900 dividend exclusion, citing potential $450 million annual revenue loss and double taxation. He warns repeal would deter small investors, hurt savings and pensions, and threaten free enterprise growth, urging continuation of incentives for American investment.
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Dunog
Cit.z.ns
Wyoming
Fedvadl Burcinovet
Goid Wiuers
Sue
Savangs
Joan Inguilations
Albaye
Uawumy
Thas
Treasury
Miss Evelyn Campbell Guest at Afton Bennetts Home
Miss Evelyn Campbell of Afton is a guest at the home of her sister and family Mr. and Mrs Rodney Bennett Jr.
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Evelyn Campbell
Afton
Rodney Bennett, Jr
Wyoming Stock Growers Assn Takes Over Brand Inspection
Effective July 1 1961 the Wyoming Stock Growers Association will assume all brand inspection duties for Wyoming cattle. The state is split into ten districts each led by a district supervisor with full time and part time inspectors. In Sublette and Sweetwater counties Bill Carr Big Piney district supervisor and Percy Edwards Pinedale full time inspector head the local team. Ranchers seek more program details should contact the district supervisor or other local officials.
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Wyoming Stock Growers Association
Wyoming
Sublette
Sweetwater
Bill Carr
Big Piney
Dis'ret Coyervisor
Percy Edwards
Pinedale
Sherst
Piney Baseballers Split Two With LaBarge Last Week
Junior League action saw the Ble Piney Baseballers sweep two games versus LaBarge. The Pee Wees 11 and under fell 20 to 9 with Clyde and Brad Mooney on the mound for LaBarge. Big Piney leaders Charlie Orr and Ronnie Moore each had two hits. In the Wednesday game Mike Nugent and Anthony Tomas ft held LaBarre to two runs while Hoefer of LaBarge fanned several batters and allowed four hits, but base running miscues doomed Big Piney. Nugent earned the winning decision with strong hitting by Tentass Nugent Gurney and Schweidforcer contributing.
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LaBarge
Pee Wees
Clyde
Brad Mooney
Charlie Orr
Ronnie Moore
Big Piney
Wen
Mike Nug Nt
Anthony Tomas Ft
LaBarre
Hoefer
Severadeen
Fireworks Display July 4 At the Fair Grounds
Citizens are invited to a free fireworks show at the Fair Grounds on Monday evening July 4. Sponsored by local businesses, the event promises an entertaining Independence Day celebration for residents and visitors alike.
Two Local Boys Injured in Auto Mishap Sunday
Keith Bakiwin and Tom O'Neil were injured in an auto mishap in Hoback Canyon Sunday. They were taken to Jackson Hospital. one report notes Bakiwin was treated and released, but details remain unavailable at this time.
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Keith Bakiwin
Tom O'Neil
Hoback Canyon
Las
Jackson Hospital
Bakiwiin Pateh
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Donald Gray
Robert L. Miller
Ira Francis Tanner
Pest
OFS
Miller
BIG Piney Red Cross
Veterans Administration Center
Howell
Rep
Harrison
Gurney
Tentass
Nugent
Schweidforcer
Tomassi
Hoofer
Temtassi
Nuwert
Gig Piney Juniour
Awe
H R | Gurney
L Samonton
A ‘Nugent
Ib Julius
Danny Legeer
Johnson
Taylor
Mooney
Ot Tivensy
the Fair Grounds
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