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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1958
Page
3
Announcement this week confirms Big Piney Pharmacy will open soon in the former Exichoon cafe building, remodeled interior. Clyde Rigby of Idaho named in charge and will move in as soon as a live-in arrangement is found. Watch for opening date.
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department aims to improve deer population estimates near Cokeville by tagging and painting deer and using counts from tagging. Head Robert M Ballou notes that census accuracy is hard and will combine painting, tagging, hunter returns, aerial and ground counts, analysis, and stomach studies to prevent overpopulation and habitat loss.
Alpine Wyoming attracted large crowds to the elk feeding grounds this winter with over 2509 visitors recorded from January 19 to March 2. Elk herds around 700 animals and a few buffalo are toured by sled, with round trips lasting about ten minutes and Sunday slots filled by deputies and staff.
Clinton Dunding, supt of schools, visited Lara mie earlier in the week. A baby girl arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hale at Evanston Memorial Hospital. Proud siblings Sherry Toni and Gayle await at home. Also noted are attendees of the Gold and Green Ball in Kemmerer: Mr. and Mrs. Paul Scheibel, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Yose Jr, Shirley Fox and Maurice Zarchus.
Floyd Spencer head of a five member committee to form a county wool pool. The group met in Pinedale with members Wendell Grable Les ter Pape Daniel Hortce and Moyle Anderson. They plan a constitution and discuss handling and storing wool while county agents outline pool advantages and the Star Valley model. A March 19 meeting will adopt bylaws and elect officers as about 2500 fleeces are expected to enter the pool this year.
Wildlife Week runs March 16 through 22 with committees formed by wildlife groups to highlight the ecological and economic value of wildlife and living resources. Governor Simpson notes public lands face threats from erosion and pollution but urges collective effort to protect land and sustain outdoor recreation.
About 500 Future Farmers of America are expected in Buffalo March 21 22 for the 31st annual convention. Gov Milward Simpson will address the group Saturday afternoon State 4 H or FPA president Don Tharen will preside over sessions Mayor C C Blair will give a welcoming address Four FRA members will participate in the speech contest Friday with the winner advancing to the regional competition later in spring against other western state winners.
Notice clarifies library opening times effective March with hours Tuesday 7 to 9 PM Wednesday 710 to 9 PM Thursday 710 to 9 PM and Saturday 2 to 4 30 PM. Signed Allen Harper Lidtaxlan and mentions Covey Gunter and Mrs Bob Gunter as witnesses.
County officials prepare to sign up for the brucellosis battle with a projected completion by June 30. The effort aims to map reactors herds and coordinate vaccination and testing under state guidelines. Local agencies will track progress and report findings to the state health department.
Farmers ranchers and veterinarians in Wyoming counties are actively engaged in cattle testing to eradicate brucellosis. State veterinarian Dr G H Good says counties will finish testing by end of 1958 with Sweetwater Albany Laramie signing up this month and by March 31 for Laramie Niobrara Goshen by June. Eight counties remain in progress toward a brucellosis free Wyoming by the target date.
A 1956 57 test in Bridger Teton and Payette National Forests shows helicopter timber surveys cut man-days and time. Regional Forester Floyd Iverson notes two man plot sampling and preselection of routes reduced flying time. Cost savings and increased production merit further tests and broader use.
The Veterans Administration reports a quarterly review for World War I and II era veterans, with 57,918 claims revised and 6,186 increases in disability ratings. About 125,000 cases await a second review to verify accuracy, while 692,000 cases have been completed. VA notes 18,177 improvements and 10,369 due to mis tying disability to military service. Adverse changes may go to the Board of Veterans Appeals.
The first countywide judging for 4H home economics projects will be held at the Daniel schoolhouse on Saturday March 15 at 2 p.m. Stella McKinstry demonstrations agent will explain the yearly program to members and leaders. Foods clothing and dress improvement will be judged. high scoring seniors win trips to the state fair and high scoring juniors win trophies.
The Wyoming Game Department notes 1957 hunting season yields were above average for most species. Grouse, pheasants, chukars, Hungarian partridges and wild turkeys showed strong results in key basins and areas, while waterfowl hunting was grave to average with geese and ducks marking modest gains over the prior year.
Reporter Davin Fleishman notes hostess Kathy Nichols and secretary Barbara Rhodes. Mrs. Kvenild leads the group with Betty Virostke assisting junior planning. Dawn Fleishman helped organize milk shakes and brownies brought by Mrs. Kvenild.
The Big Piney Lions Club invites members and guests to a March 19 meeting headlined by Bob Devaney of the University of Wyoming. The event features the Big Piney High School basketball team and coach as guests of honor, with hopes for a large turnout.
The Dee Fox Auxiliary met at Lorena Carr's home. Members approved a $5 donation to Cancer Fund, Wyoming Seeety for Crossed Children, and Boys Ranch. Thirteen bibs and many bed socks were to be sent to a Veterans hospital. Opal Ray will create poppy posters for a school event around March 27. Grade school thank you messages for the flag were received.
A Big Piney Wyoming letter dated February 4 and 11 thanks the American Legion Auxiliary for a new flag. Students say the morning pledge with the flag. the old flag was faded and worn.
District Director Frank G Clark urged taxpayers to review income beyond wages on Form 1040. He listed examples such as profits from sales, dividends, tips, part time work, and interest, and advised supplying source details to avoid later penalties.
The monthly joint 4 H meeting is scheduled for March 17 at 3 30 P M in the Legion Hall.
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