Former Citizen Harriet Springmen Dies in Kemmerer
Harriet Springmen 92 a former Big Piney resident died Wednesday morning in Kemmerer where she had lived for years. Funeral services are set for 10 30 Saturday at Lincoln Mortuary Kemmerer with graveside rites at 2 o clock in Big Piney Cemetery. She was the mother of Robert Springman of this locale who will provide a full obituary in the next issue.
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Harriet Springmen
Big Piney
Kemmerer
Lincoln Mortuary
Robert Springman
School Assembly Highlights and Tournament News
Monday afternoon the band and chorus staged an assembly with Mr. McGrath opening and Mr. Galemore leading music. The Jr High Chorus and High School Chorus performed pieces, with fairy tale narration by Sandra O’Neil and Sandy Lomax in key roles. The event wrapped with Military Escort and a lively finish. The paper notes the upcoming Green River tournament drawing many students away from school. On Tuesday night the legs beat Saratoga 51 to 45 in a close game. The boys face Jackson Wednesday afternoon and town support is urged to boost attendance and team morale.
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McGrath
Green River
Saratoga
Jackson
Veterans Study Compares Korean and World War II GI Bills
The Veterans Administration reports Korean GI Bill education participation rises sharply with about two thirds of veterans taking college training by late 1956. In contrast World War II beneficiaries show higher total training but lower college attendance relative to overall GI benefits.
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Veterans Administration
Tan
Snow Survey Trends and Weather Averages Crystalize Water Outlook
The Big Piney area reports 53 inches of snow with 17 inches water and 32 percent density from Snider Basin. March records show 220 F average temperature, 53 F high, 1 and 60 F high in 1953, 0 and 36 F low. 50 inches precipitation with 146 inches max 1938 and 4 inches min 1939. Emil Gradert, Water Superintendent, will die April 11 at the Soil Conservation Service office in Big Piney while taking proofs. residents with proofs should prepare papers for timely completion.
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Snider Basin
Big Piney Soil
Big Piney Station
Emil G. Gradert
Division No. 4
The
Soil Conservation Service
Big Piney
Baachit Trusers School District to Hold Board Meeting
The Baach if 'Trusers ay the Souttaves: School District will hold a regular meeting Monday night March 5 at 8 00 PM in the Hit School Library. Residents may share ideas on housing for teachers and the board will decide on a proposed action to present to the public. A community meeting to discuss teacher housing will be announced. Cornelia M. Jewett
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Baachif ‘Trusers
Souttaves
Hell Monnay Ight
Klurch
Hit
Nome
Pinedale
Community Health
YOU
Fifteen Million Dollar House Appropriation for National Parks
The Interior Appropriations bill approved by the House includes a fifteen million dollar appropriation for expansion and improvement of federal facilities in National Parks. Congressman Keith Thomson of Wyoming says the funds will implement long-sought improvements in Yellowstone Park and confirm his prediction of increased funding for this purpose.
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Interior
House
Keith Thomson
R-Wya
Yellowstone Park
Wyoming
Korean GY Bill Seeks Three Year Start for Discharge
The Korea GY Bill outlines a plan to begin discharge actions after a three year delay. The measure details phased implementation and its impact on related agencies and stakeholders.
Forest Ranger Lambert Wins Cash Award
District Forest Ranger James W. Lambert received a $100 cash award at the Bridger National Forest Rangers Meeting in Kemmerer for outstanding leadership in range management and sagebrush removal efforts. He has led the Big Piney District since 1949 and previously served on the Teton National Forest. Public notices on traffic yield signs and safety education were also outlined, including a public health film event at Pinedale and future sign placements in Wyoming cities Casper Cheyenne Worland.
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James W. Lambert
Bridser National Forest
Kemmerer
J. L. Levy
Forest Service
Lambert
Big Piney
Bridger National Forest
Teton National Forest
National Forest
Lincoln County Drought Area Eligible for Emergency Feed Aid
Part of Lincoln County designated under federal drought disaster measures enabling farmers and ranchers to participate in the emergency feed program. The U S Department of Agriculture included the area in an announcement covering 14 Texas counties.
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Lincoln County
Drouth
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Texas
Wyoming
Livestock and oil interests urged to cut production
A group of livestock producers and oil men push for full protection of forests and a contract to avoid land use changes. They call for reduced feed grain production to lower overall cattle output.
Local Couple Honored on 25th Wedding Day
At the home of Mr. and Mrs Fred Beck a surprise Silver Wedding Anniversary dinner was given by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Grid and Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Clow honoring Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Gurney. Guests were Class of 1929 Big Piney High School members with a turkey buffet and silver gifts.
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USN
Guy Carr
Big Piney Wyo
Fred Beck
Donald Gryid
E. E. Clow
Marshall Gurney
Big Piney High School
Emily
Gurneys
Livestock Market Mixed With Gains in Some Cuts
In Omaha Montay livestock trade showed general steadiness with some cattle weak to a quarter lower. Slaughter steers and heifers mostly steady while top cattle rose to 23.50 per hundredweight, weights 1205 pounds. Cows steady to 12.25. hogs and sows up modestly. fat lambs 19 to 20.75. Area drought disaster list reaches 209 counties. emergency feed program offers reduced price grains. Dr. Knapp showed a health film at the school.
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Omaha
Stubbs
Oda
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Puncher Pickens
Brasses Triumph
Veterans’ News
Ats End
Keres
C. D. News
Cornelia
M. Jewett
Washington, D. C
Forest Ranger
Intermountain
Mr. Lambert
State of
Idino
Jimmy Carr
Far East
D. Carr
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Shangri-la
Caccler
Qth
Robert C. O'Connell
Wyoming Highway Department
Pinebase Marcis
Casper
Cheyenne
Worland
Lawl
Nebraska
Robert Knapp, Jr
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