Red Cross Mobilizes After Early January Disasters
Destructive weather and tornadoes in January caused 54 deaths and 150 hospitalizations as the Red Cross mobilized nationwide. Volunteers aided rural families across 11 states, providing shelter, clothing, medical care, and recovery support. Rehabilitation targets March. a $100,000,000 1946 fund appeal is planned with Basil O’Connor urging broad contributions.
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Red Cross
Mississippi Valley
Red
Advance Weather Bureau
Paterson
New Jersey
Lew Chapter
Montgomery
Alabama
Red Cross Chapter
Salt Lake City
Disaster Service
Basil O'Connor
Red Cross Society
Legion Auxiliary News Notes 1946 Meeting and Hall Plans
The Amenem Legion Auxiliary held its regular meeting on Sunday March 3 1946 with a pot luck and a joint session with the Legion to discuss the future Legion hall. A five member trustee board was formed including William Hicks William McGinnis Charing C Howerton and Mane Farrell and Anna Christensen. The plan features a dance hall two lounges a kitchen and a recreation room in the basement for local youths regardless of Legion or Auxiliary membership. The Amateur Hour is set for March 16 1948 at the Community hall with three cash prizes and no age limit. Contenders must register with Marie Farrell by March 14. A dance with local music will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amenem Legion Auxiary
Legion
William Hicks
Wiliam McGinnis
Charing C. Howerton
Mane Farrel
Anna Christensen
Auxiliary
Marie Farrell
Marine Corps Opens Enlistments for Duty With Aviation Units
The United States Marine Corps announces a new program inviting enlistment for duty with aviation units. Captain Robert P. Smyth leads the effort in Cheyenne, highlighting training paths to Pilot Navigator Radar Gunner Engineer and Bombardier roles. Open to men 18 to 25 with emphasis on educational advantages. Enlistments run indefinitely with terms of two three or four years and include full rights and benefits. The Wyoming recruiting office is in the Federal Recreation Building Cheyenne.
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United States Marine Corps
Robert P. Smyth
Cheyenne
Corps
Marine Corps
Marine Recruiting Office
Wyoming
Federal Recreation Building
Capitol Avenue
Gheyenne
Youth Takes Over at Pinedale High School Play
Freshman and sophomore cast perform a comedy about youth and education at Pinedale High School. Albert, played by Don Carson, leads the troupe in a Friday matinee at two o clock and an evening show at eight. Tickets 15 cents for under sixth grade, 30 cents for older students, 40 cents for adults. full cast to be announced next week.
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Pero
Albert
Don Carson
Betty Smith
Robert Pinch
Pinedare High School
Wyoming Rodeo Chooses Team for Memorial Day Event
University of Wyoming rodeo picks Sonny May Fran Marsh and Edward Buzz McCarty to represent Wyoming at the Memorial Day rodeo with one additional rider to be chosen Invitations have been sent to colleges in Arizona Montana Colorado Nevada and Nebraska for the event A parade is planned before the rodeo and a queen will be chosen by judges Dode Gerdom will perform a clown act Members Tom Bell Sonny May Dorothy Bush Ned Maxine Roush Lucille Nichols fill officer roles
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University of Wyomme
Arizona
Tom Bel
The
Rodeo Association
Wyeose
Sonny May
Fran Marsh
Larame
Edward “Buzz” McCarty
Cheyenne
Montanzy Colorado
Vian
Nevada
Nebraska
University of Wyoming Race Association
Wyoming
Senator E. V. Robertson Seeks Wool Stabilization Bill
Washington February 27 Senator E V Robertson introduced bill S-1874 to stabilize wool production and halt declines in prices. The measure would authorize the Agriculture Secretary through a government corporation to purchase wool at market price or a set January 15 1946 price for ten years. Hearings expected to begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. V. Robertson
Washington, D. C
Yale
R-Woo
Commttee of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Creak Corporation
Commercial Club Meeting At Piney Hotel Draws Local Notables
The Big Piney Commercial Club met last Thursday at the Piney Hotel with 40 members served a turkey dinner. Guests included Pinedale Loons Club representatives and local figures. Discussions covered town sewerage, water systems, game and fish issues, fundraising for a county hospital, and committee action on equipment degradation. District tournament results noted with Big Piney winning first game 38 to 21 and losing second 20 to 33.
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Commercial Club
Piney Hotel
Big Piney Commercial Club
Ast Thayoitay Ewing Ab
Pinedale Loons Club
S.eb, Caer
Frank Korfania
ML OS. Murphy
Lyman Rosendah
Gien Wise
Te ‘Ac
Bronetth Lp
Reguar
Rogeo
Game & Fish
Pinedale
Io Lock
Big Pineyar Pot
Cluth
Tegibhe
Subletic County
Evanston
Reliance
Rawlins
Kemmerer
Alton
Rock Springs
Greer River
Big Piney
Wool bill eyed to stabilize foreign and domestic wool
Sen Robertson describes a proposed bill to stabilize wool imports by balancing foreign wealth against domestic wool. The plan would have the CCC purchase the gap between domestic need and 1948 clip and sell to manufacturers at an average price, aiming to keep consumer prices steady while preserving US seller options. The piece also notes LaBarge PTA dance plans and a Pearl Harbor to D Day remembrance event with casualties.
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Ely
Amu
Robertson Seid
United States
Senglor Robertson
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Legion Auxiliary News
Walter Black
Western Electric
Kearny
Fonny Brice
Herley Stafford
Lois Bet
Daddy
Mommy Hig
CBS
Giam
Gweater
Tee
Eisenhower
Abiline
Kens
Milton
R Muueapar
Gomaen
Harry Woit
Asbury Park
Ara Stanwyck
Ile
Sopilomore Flay
Pinedale High School
University OF Wedding
Your Merchant Marine
Oceano
Rieir Oregn Corpettiors
Inchsitī
Green River
Wyo
LaBarge
Pearl Harbor
U. S
Armed Services
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