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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1951
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Rube Fox left today for Ogden Utah to sail for Hawaii. They will stay with Mrs S S Eccles and Mrs B M Fox in Ogden and depart from San Francisco aboard the Inner Marine for a three week visit. Mrs Rube Fox has a brother in Hawaii and friends here wish them bon voyage.
The American Legion Auxiliary met with Legionaires on Tuesday March 6. Opening song was the Star Spangled Banner and a prayer was given by acting chaplain Eiva Marincic. Minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved. A May 27 convention date was announced. Bruce Joules and Bob Qison spoke on Boys State and Ruth Barton gave impressions of Girls State. The Unit outlined March plans including a weekly choir and a March 17 talent show. A radio program March 18 will feature national auxiliary leaders and local students. On March 25 a Hustler Breakfast will be served at the Legion hall. Pie and coffee followed adjournment.
The Wyoming Society for Crippled Children and Adults plans to raise 35000 for next year through the 1951 Easter Seal campaign launched February 25. Roy A. Davidsonon says more money funds expanding services as costs rise while benefiting disabled children in Wyoming. Mike Marintche hosted a skating party at the ranch home, with guests skating and roasting wethers.
Dan H Budd was reelected Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of the Big Piney Soil Conservation District at a regular meeting held yesterday. Joe L Budd was retained as Vice Chairman and Frank D Ball Jr as Secretary-Treasurer. The board ordered district signs and cooperators names for each cooperator, voted to pay dues to state and national soil conservation groups, and to discontinue the Workmen's Compensation Department section. The cooperative seed pool results were reviewed. fourteen cooperators bought 300 bushels of seed at a cost of 2 278.50. the most popular item was smooth chrome seed with something behind. 400 lbs of certified small grain seed were contracted. refund checks totaling 71.85 were approved for mailing.
February activities include speech prep for the valley speaking contest and plans to travel to Casper. Secretary Bob Noble remains in Rock Springs hospital since February 17 after a basement accident with gasoline and a nearby oil heater causing a minor burn. Members request get well cards. Lions Club inspectors reviewed bull projects March 4, noting good progress and suggesting improvements. The chapter thanks inspectors and mentions a trip to Boulder and other points next Sunday.
The school play last Saturday night drew a good crowd and was enjoyed. Mr and Mrs Clifton Fear and Dame Alp traveled from their Roy Quad home to spend time with family and friends for an indefinit e period.
The Wyoming State Tribune notes a March 13 range and pasture management clinic in Pinedale at 2:00 pm, sponsored by the Pinedale Soil Conservation District and the Soil Conservation Service. Speakers include W Cooper, Joe L Budd, B D Lewis, Byron R Tominigin, and James J Larsen, with discussions on range conditions, problems, and solutions.
Senior Revue set for Saturday March 10 features musical numbers a one act play Joint Owners in Spain and a Queen chosen from Miss Beverly and Miss Ruth Barton. Voters pay ten cents. results announced during the live program. A raffle and cannery follow. Remonstration on Refinishing Furniture with Miss Pauling Bunting from the University of Wyoming to be held at Pendale Commons hall March 9 and American Legion hall By Piney March 15 both at 3:30 PM sharp.
The Seed pool, a joint venture of Soil Conservation Service, local districts in Sublette and Teton counties, and the Extension Service, completed for 1951. Three local dealers will supply seed regionally, with a total of 31 360 pounds valued at 98 056.36 dollars. The program aims to aid Meadowed Range Improvement Work and allow pool operators to advise on seed amounts and varieties.
Mrs. Reta Carr, Membership Chairman, reports 1951 enrollment rising and the Big Piney Unit exceeding its quota by three. The Auxiliary notes its growing national presence with nearly one million members and cites its mission to support veterans families and the armed forces while welcoming four new members. Easter Seals 1951 aims for 26.5 million homes to spread its crippled children message.
Fifty nine Farm Bureau members and guests met at the American Legion Home in Big Piney to form a local Farm Bureau. Victor McGinnis was elected president with Wd Finn egan as vice president and Mrs E W McNinch as secretary treasurer. Speakers included Bill Davis and Representative Joe L Budd. The group plans to aid existing communities in forming local organizations and to promote agriculture as the rancher’s voice.
Governor Frank A. Barrett signed the 17.094 million general appropriation bill with no reductions. He noted the budget exceeded his recommendation by about a million dollars but said revenues from sales taxes on automobiles helped. The act clears 164 measures passed by the 21st legislature, with 161 bills and one joint resolution signed and two measures vetoed.
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