Annual Meeting Roundup of Big Piney Roundup Assn
The Big Piney Roundup Association held its annual meeting at the Forest Ranger Casier office, with the venue moving from Town hall to the forest office. Officers were elected: James F. Mickelson president, Dan Rathbun vice president, John B. Budd secretary treasurer, plus executive committee members and an advisory board. They approved minutes, discussed cattle counting and management, hired William Clark and William Budd to count cattle starting March 25, and voted to donate 50 to the National Livestock Association and 50 to the National Better Beef campaign. They also sought a forest reserve extension from the Forest Department before adjourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Piney Roundup Association
Casier
James P. Jensen
Wiliam Clark
William Budd
National Livestock Association
Forest Department
Wyoming Grain Stocks Fall as 1928 Corn Drops
Wyoming on March 1 reports total grain on farms at 2,790,000 bushels, down from 4,155,000 a year earlier, a near 10 percent drop while U S on farm stocks rise about 3 percent. Feed crops shrink amid cold weather. barley and wheat show mixed changes. About 76 percent of Wyoming corn is merchantable in 1928, up from 45 percent in 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Choy
Wyoming
W. W. Putnam
Agricultural Statistician
United States
Methods for Securing Trees for Planning in Wyoming
University of Wyoming offers trees via order form with payment to Extension Forester or Director of Experiment Stations. Trees ship from Lander after April first and should be heel planted roots down in moist earth if weather is poor, then planted in rows when conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Wyoming
Extension Forester
Niversity of Wyoming
Laramie
Wyoming
Usis
Lander
Snickers
Daniel News Notes from Daniel area residents
Mr and Mrs Chas Cox spent winter in Phoenix for health then returned to Boulder Colorado where he remains in a sanitarium. Several locals visited or traveled through Green River City Kemmerer and Pinedale while others attended a Daniel dance. Infant Kenneth Lester Pape, son of Mary and Lester Pape, died March 18 with funeral in Daniel.
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Chas. Coz
Phoenix
Arizona
Mr. Cox
Boulder
Colo
Cox
W. D. Blackmon
Chas. Cox
D. A. Blackmon
Green River City
Walter Yerger
EB. D. Key
Low J Road
Ed. Sizele
Daniel
Dr. Montrose
Kenneth Lester Pape
Mary
Lester Pape
Senator Warren Described as Remarkable Long-Serving Leader
The Washington Post columnist notes Senator Francis E. Warren, veteran of the Civil War and former Cheyenne mayor, remains vigorous in the Senate as chairman of the appropriations committee. He reportedly never misses a roll call and is seen controlling supply bills with iron stamina. His only rival is Justice Holmes.
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Francis E. Warren
Washington Post
Dr. Osler
Senate
Senator Warren
Warren
Cheyenne
Good Old Hell Reating Days When No Tenderfoot
Appropriations Committee
Congress
Oliver Wendell Holmes
High School Team Competes In Laramie Tournament
The Laramie high squad played two games at the week’s tournament. They narrowly lost to McCradden by 11 to 10 and were defeated by Burns 32 to 5. Despite the losses the players showed pluck and earned credit as many notable teams were eliminated.
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BIG Peney
Laramie
Mcradden
Burns
Pinedale girls entertained by Miss Hopkins en route to tournament
Miss Muriel Hopkins entertained Sally Hennick Ruth Healy Edna Cantlin Thelma Thompson and Nellie Brosman from Pinedale at her home Friday evening during their stop en route to Laramie for the school tournament this week. They spent the evening playing games and enjoying refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel Hopkins
Pinedale
Homie Lash
Laramie
Pinedale School
Sally Hennick
Ruth Healy
Edna Cantlin
Thelma Thompson
Nellie Brosman
Dance at the Whitman home on the river
A large gathering from here and other parts attended a house warming at the Wash Whitman home on the river last Friday night. Guests enjoyed old-time dances and refreshments. Moorcroft prospects bright for erection of an electric power plant in this place.
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Whitman
Wash Whitman
Moorcroft
Wyoming Urges Fairness in Oil Permit Cancellations
Governor Emerson appeals to President Hoover seeking equal treatment of all pending federal oil and gas permit applications in Wyoming. He cites potential economic harm to schools, highways, and communities from abrupt policy, requests conference with regional governors, and emphasizes tempered, fair consideration of permits already filed.
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Wyoming
Frank G. Emerson
Hoover
Henerson
Washington
Emerson
Colorado
Montana
Utah
New Mexico
Denver
Tiese
Cheyenne Tribune
Payment Opens for Predatory Animal Bounties April First
State fiscal year begins April 1 with an appropriation of 50000 to fund bounty payments for coyotes wolves foxes mountain lions and related pups. The legislature approved specific bounty amounts while denying about 2500 in prior year excess claims. County agents forward claims to the state auditor for warrant payment by the treasurer. Nation’s Editors Tour Wyoming Yellowstone and new Teton Park to be publicly dedicated by the National Editorial Association in Cheyenne with promotion by L L Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rvestock Committee
National
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Yellowstone National Park
Teton National Park
L. L. Newton
State Department For Commerce and Industry
Gas tax raised to four cents per gallon in 1928
Enrolled act 123 signed by Governor Eillexson increases the state gasoline tax from three to four cents a gallon, effective April 1 1928. The measure survives five road system proposals and allocates 75 percent of revenue to the state highway fund and 25 percent to counties, offering motorists an extra month of lower tax.
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Eillexson
Emerson
Easter Service at Community Church Sunday
The Community Church minister Rev A C East announces Easter services with a communion to follow at 8 pm on Sunday March 3. Easter Thank offering supports church benevolences. Communicate with the minister to join as a member before Easter Communion. Charley Bird visits town from Midway with his children in school. Cheyenne Moffat Hotel renovated at a cost of 20000.
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Community Churchinister
A. C. East Sunday School
Community Church
Charley Bird
Midway
Cheyenne—Moffat
When Tombstone Was Called Helldorado by Elmo Scott Watson
A reminiscence recalls Tombstone Arizona during its wild days and a surviving peace officer who helped shape the frontier town. The article previews Elmo Scott Watson's piece in The Epeamin er about the man’s remarkable life and career in the West.
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Wyatt Earp
California
Tombstons
Ariz
Harp
Wisconsin
Tombstone
Helldorado
Elmo Scott Watson
The
Epeaminer
Bazaar March 30 at Community Church by Triangle Club
The Triangle Club Ladies announce a Bazaar at the Community Church on Saturday March 30. Activities include booths with aprons, handiwork, candy, a fish pond for children, and a silver tea. Food sale offers a variety of dishes. donations are to be left at Big Piney Merc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triangle Club
Big Piney Merc
Big Piney High School Basketball Note and Camp Fire Items
Big Piney High School items note the Senior class basketball team traveling to Laramie and celebrate Camp Fire Girls events and rank progress. Articles cover Camp Fire history, health and home craft honors, Blue Bird group formation, and student activities including dances, sports, and community support for travel funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire Girls Organization
New York City
Camp Fire Girls
Firthood
Camp Fire
Beatty
Cole Camp
India
Big Piney
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Annual Meeting Roundup Assn
Daniel News
D. H Scott
Rock Springs
Kemmerer
Mrs. Graham
Carper
Mr. ©. G. Jewett
Upper Ranch
Me. T. BD
O'Neil
Miss Ruth
Mema
Vigo Miller
Opal
NAW National Foluary
Nalion
BIG Piney High School
BAT
Twe
Babe Ruth
Emma Lindback
Tia Hacklin
Wilma Payne
Whitman's
Jennie
Tulsa
Twila
Clara Lindback
Joe Murdock
Edinburgh
Waal
New York
Buffalo—Sourdough Timber Company
Laramle
Anton Subic
Jd. B. Budd
Chas Clyde
L. D. Tanner
Looney Burney & Co State Bank of
Robt. Rileview
Rev. Best
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