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Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1961

Page

3

Rites For Frank B Bray Held In Big Piney

Frank B Bray Sr died after a heart attack last Sunday in Jackson hospital. Funeral rites were held at Big Piney High School Gym with Big Piney Lodge No 47 AF and AM presiding. A longtime resident since 1923 he leaves a wife Helen Webb Bray two sons Frank Jr and Gordon and a daughter in law Gereon, plus other relatives. Bray served as county commissioner and held many offices in Masonic and civic groups. He was known as Blackie to friends and will be missed in the community.

Frank B. Bray Jackson Hospital Donald Jewett Brays Big Piney High School Big Piney Lodge No. 47 Springfield Big Piney James F. Mickelson Gottonwood Tow Helen Webb Frank 3. Bray, Jr Gordon W. Bray Gereon Bry William Ana Royal Arch Mazans Rawlins Wyo Saumiber Aid Bayt Patton Cased Couny Donald W. Barks Punty Urenaurer Frank Big Piney Lions Club Struel Cenny Welfare Blackie

Triangle Club Met March 9

The Trisage Club met at Elaine's on March 9 with refreshments by hostess Maxine Fainter. May Jen presided over sewing, Hattie Wehr led an animal imitation game, and Alice Wardell won a prize. Elaine Moffat received gifts from Maxine Painter and Peggy Kyenild won the door prize. Blanche Clark reports. Road plans for North Piney road north of Meadow Canyon bridge on highway 189 filed with County Clerk.

Elaine Maxine May Jenon Hattie Wehr Alice Wardell Maxine Painter Elaine Moffat Ekine Peggy Kyenild North Piney Road Meadow Canyon Bridge

Sols Men to Tour Muddy Project Near Big Piney

Harold Bindschadler soil scientist will discuss soil problems with conservationists and landowners under the Muddy project north of Big Piney on March 21. County agent Carl Urbigkit announces a tour of canal project sites by Green River Development Co. and SCS staff, with sponsors from B P & C D and the county extension office.

Big Piney Carl Urbigkit Green Rioe Development Co Urbigkit SCG Bridger Valley Lael Harvey SCS Picedale Ting Prac S05 and Teste the Universiy of Wyotang S Laboravory Uarami

National Assembly to Feature Tops and Gyroscopes

Mr Edwin McLean presents a science demonstration at the high school assembly on March 17 at 2 45 am. The program, The Tops and Gyroscopes, explores gyroscopes from tiny handheld devices to their role in history and daily life, with a lively lecture and demonstrations.

Edwin McClean Hva Keavin McLean Edwin McLean Edwin McKean Frei

Rei Engagement Announced for Richard Kimberlin and Lucille Adams

Mr and Mrs Joe Kimberlin announce the engagement of their son Richard to Miss Lucille Adams of Louisville Kentucky. Richard works for El Paso Natural Gas Co Caldwell Idaho. Miss Adams is a senior in nursing at General Hospital Louisville. A September wedding is planned. Miss Adams visited the Kimberlins on February 18.

Joe Kimberlin Richard Lucille Adams Louisville Kentucky el Paso Natural Gas Co Caldwel Idaho Miss Adams General Hospital Kimberlins

Spratt Reelected GF Commission President at Cheyenne Meeting

R. W. Spratt of Losi Cabin was reelected president of the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission at a Cheyenne gathering held March 9 and 10. James F. Powers was reelected as vice president. other members include R. M. McManus Cody J. E. Ackerman Upton O. R. Docekal Sherkian C. D. Cranney Afton and Gail Riggan Jackson with Governor Jack R. Gage serving ex officio.

R. W. Spratt Losi Cabin Wiyoming Game and Fish Commission Cheyenne James F. Powers Sewer Gail Riggan Jackson Jack R. Gage

Local Oilmen Brush Up on Technical Savvy

Three Big Piney oilmen returned from a three day cram course on advances in drilling and producing services at Halliburton in Duncan Oklahoma. The group met with Halliburton engineers and chemists and inspected manufacturing operations, travelling by plane.

Duncan, Okla Hathiburtor Company Travis Mulligan Hock Springs Halliburian Oklahom G. W. Vickrey Big Piney Belco Petroleum Corp George E. Nugent Belco Ronald J. Firth Beleo N. G. Harnseer Joseph J. Sanna B. W.croft Rieck Springs T R. Hull Vernal Travis Milligan Rock Springs Iip

February Fines Totals and Violations Report

Forty six persons were fined a total 1808 for violations of state game and fish laws in February. The largest fine was 300 for a Jackson man convicted of illegal killing possession and transportation of a bighorn sheep.

Mebrusary Wyoming Game and Fish Department Jackson

Big Piney and Pinedale Set March 21 Basketball double with proceeds

A charity basketball event is planned for March 21 in Piraxdale at 7 00 p m featuring Big Piney and Pinedale Mens and Womens teams. Proceeds will go to the Red Cross fund.

Piraxdale Big Piney Pinedale Red Gross Fund

Building Certificates For Farm Bureau Available

The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation seeks £309,000 for a new building to house the federation the Wyoming Farm Bureau Insurance Co and room for expansion. Farm bureau members may participate with applications through county officers and the building center offers $100 drawings with 50 percent annual interest. Interested members contact Helen Evans farm bureau insurance agent or other board members.

Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation Paramie Wyoming Farm Bureanimal Insurance Co Cacal Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Lie Farm Bureau Beard Helen Evans Farm Bureau Insuragice Agen

Sublette County 4-H Club News highlights Feb activities

Pinedale members sold art and rummage profits, helped with a rummage sale on Feb 18, and mowed at Block's Feb 27. Barbara Chambered and others demonstrated sewing. Leathercraft girls and guys worked on cases purses and Bible covers. Forestry club organized Jan 20 with leader Paul Hasrala.

Pinedale Pioneers Block Block's Barbara Chambered Faler Sherry Faler Cindy Dk Kathy Halton Parent's Maech Kathy Hikson Reyorler Cindy Block Leathecraft Gals Jia Kaui Renolver Leathercraft Guys Brnne Williams Paul Hasrala

Missouri Auction School graduate receives Colonel title

Opheikens of Green Bard Wyoming completed the Missouri Auction School program in Auctioneering and Sales Management earning a diploma and honorary Colonel title. He is a husband and father of seven, born in Ogden Utah and now in Green River Wyoming, with ties to Idaho Stockyard Company.

Revert Opheikens P.O. Gor Green Bard Wyoming Trem Kan’ Ciy Missouri Missouri Auction School Miga United States Canada Col. Opheikens Ogden Lah Green River Ogden Senior High Ulan Idaho Stockyard Company

Hereford Breeders Spring Sale Planned in Wyoming

Western Wyoming Hereford breeders schedule their annual spring sale at Kennister on April 27. Carl Urbiskiv notes bulls will be pre judged April 27 by Dr Botkin from the University of Wyoming. consignors include Covey Dayton Cokeville O Neil Ranches Big Piney Starley Hereford Ranch Thayne Wirnlee Turton Alton Arnold Larson Opal Mitchell Herefords Fort Bridger Joe Hickey Lone Tree Saxon Grothers Evanston and others expected. Bulls are serviceable age and brucellosis and TB tested. A free lunch will be provided at the heated sales pavilion on sale day.

Wyoming Kennister Carl Urbiskiv Pinedale Wyo Southwest Am BP. Botkin University of Wyoming Selenice Division Covey & Dayton Cokeville O'Neil O'Neil Ranches Big Piney; George Bueas, Fort Bridger Starley Hereford Ranch Thayne Wirnlee Turton Alton Arnold Larson Opal Michell Herefords Fort Bridger Joe Hickey Lone Tree Saxon Grothers Evanston Bruetosis T. B Urbigkit Kemrorer

Demonstrations At 4 H Window Display In Clark’s Store

Linda Dancas Roxanna Rogers Terry Barger and Rhonda Steele coordinated seating texture and cutting for a good rooming display honoring National 4 H Week viewed by many at Clark’s department store. Gayle Lozier reports on Daniel Civil Defense and Our 4 H club activities with leaders George James and Marla Koch.

Dancas Linda Roxanna Rogers Terry Barger Rhonda Steele Clark’s Gayle Lozier Daniel Civil Defense Daniel Dandies Nmreetirs George James Marla Kocha Marla Jacheon Mildred Arnold Sandra Porter Bonnie Willoughby Elizabeth Koch Jeane Arnold Pauline Kuch Linda Blackmon

Trapper Catches 58 Bobcats in Wyoming Program

Wyoming Game and Fish Department trapper L. D. Rogers, based in Green River, reports December through February catches of 58 bobcats plus 75 skunks and a coyote in the Rock Springs Green River region. Trapping focused where chukar, partridge, and wild turkeys were stocked previously.

Wyoming Game and Fish Department L. D. Rogers Green River Gane James B. White Rogers Pirehole Sage Creek Currant Creek Rock Sprngs White

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Triangle Club Blanche Clark Harold Bindschadler SOS National Assembly Rei Spratt GF Commission Ing Wells John Knox Haliibucton Company Duncan, Oklo Sublette County 4-H Club News Richard Belli Mike Reed Olih Paul Haarjla Boulder Buster Marvin Robbie Murray Ryburn Roy Willson Leathercrat Fay Barger Mach Boulter Actice Roy Wilson Jim Rogers Robbie Post Boulder Maverico Judy Barger David Wison Robbie Prit Ellen Loser Roxanna Don Rogers Gary Laure Jensen Hereford Jeanne Ward
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