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Newspaper

Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1961

Page

3

Mrs Lon Gordon Rites Held Monday In Baptist Church

Mrs Lon Gordon longtime community member died March 16 in Casper Memorial Hospital Casper Wyoming after extended illness. Born April 29 1896 in Springfield Missouri she moved to Big Piney Wyoming in 1968 and married William James Goss in 1913 with five children Jenet Ester Rosella Bill Bernie surviving with seven children and seventeen grandchildren. Funeral services March 20 at Southern Baptist Church Casper conducted by Rev Billy Rudd with burial in Big Piney cemetery.

Grim Reaper Lon Gordon Casper Memorial Hospital Casper Wyo Mrs. Gordon Dame Mattock Gordon Springfield Missouri William H Mary Matlock Big Piney William James Goos Jenet Ester Rosella Bill Bernie Goss Low Garden Louze, Sun Jy. Rachard Ronne Billy Rudd Wyon Varnon Rewley Oh Rugged Cross Wiliam Buds John A Jones Patrick Lewis George Muley Dallas Hicks Thomas Bills Tatermne Tanner Morinary

Card of Thanks for Bereavement from Mrs Lon Gordon’s Children

The undersigned express heartfelt thanks to all who offered kindness during our green bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings. Signed by the children of Mrs Lon Gordon.

Cho'dien Lon Gordon Frank Bray Prink Bray Gordon Bray Neve Law Gordon Bray Irxl Win Bray

Biographies for Young Readers From Public Library Collection

A list of biography books recently added to the public library features figures across science, literature, medicine, and industry. Notable titles include entries on Gifford Pinochet, Florence Nightingale, Albert Einstein, Louis Pasteur, Henry Ford, and insulin discoverer Banting, among others.

Puliie L. S.A Wil Revers Shannen Gast Luther Burbank John Y. Beaty Gifford Pinnechet Man Dale White Florence Nightengale J C. Nolen America Albert A. Mickelson Fredric Banting Albert Einstein Elmer FE. Levingee Bret Harte Alin F. Horrow Elizabeth Bleckweil Louis Pasteur Laura N. Wood Henry Ford Caldwot Cy Lotus Braille Alvin J. Kugkmass Katherine Cornell Gladys Malvern

Complimented at Stork Shower for Mrs Fear Jr

Mrs. Kenneth Fear Jr was honored at a stork shower hosted by Mrs Roger Edwerds Mrs Exiwarss and Mrs Charles Sims last Thursday evening at their homes Guests enjoyed guessing baby names and advising the mother to be Mrs Fear opened gifts to view and admire Receiving several nice presents, guests enjoyed tasty refreshments served by the hostesses.

Kenneth Fear, Jr Roger Edwerds Mita Exiwarss Charles Sims Gaby-be-be Feat Actes Mice Prese

Sublette Ranchers Buy Canadian Breeding Bulls

Sublette County ranchers traveled to Calgary to buy breeding stock for their herds. Participants listed include Jim and Gordon Mitkelson, Dan S. Budd, Don Jewet, Dar Noble, Pil Marinci, RM Miller, Joe L Budd, and Carl Unbight. They purchased 56 Canadian bulls and 20 Hereford heifers for Joe Budd. Highest price was 1375 for a herd bull prospect. Joe Budd paid 1209 for another. Volume buyer G Mickelson bought three bulls for Ducks Ranch. Other buyers included Martinair Land and Livestock, Jesvet Land & Livestock, Dan H. Budd, R. M. Mille, and Max Borolt. Bulls were trucked to Big Piney, arriving Sunday. Calgary sale described as the continent’s largest bull sale with 995 bulls sold in five days, over 600 Herefords among them.

Sublette County Calgary Canada Brather Jim Gordon Mitkelson Dan S. Budd Don Jewet Dar Noble Pil Marinci Miller Joe L Budd Cony Carl Big Piney Ca'gary Tarige Buls Bhy Sublette Joe Budd A. Peay Jr Save War Mickelson Ducls Ahan Gremwood Bas “Ysen Martinair Land and Livestock Jesvet Land & Livestock Dan H. Budd R. M. Mille Tvo Max. Borolt

UW Sheep Specialists to Visit Next Week

Sheepmen in Sublete County will have their flocks graded by University of Wyoming Extension Service experts Ken Faulkner and Larry Parker next week. The program, funded by the Southeast County Woolgrowers Association, will tag wool at each animal to identify quality and aid culling decisions. Local producers may contact Faulkner and Parker at the county extension office in Pinedale for details.

Sublete University of Wyoming Extension Service Carl Unbighit Ken Faulkner Larry Parker Sudeste County Woolgrowers Assortion Sheepmon Cela Faulkner and Parker Coting Extension Pinedale

Youth Week Set at First Southern Baptist Church

Youth Week will be observed at First Southern Baptist Church starting April 29. On Sunday at 10:00 the church keys will be presented to Youth Pastor Larry Slovter and Youth Board of Deacons Chairman John Harmison. The Young People will lead services throughout the week with numerous church officers and teachers listed.

First Southern Baptist Church Larry Slovter John Harmison Juanita Kundert Jzpet Cappeck Ronnie Chapin

Catholic Church Meeting Notes from Green River Society

Catholic SS Ann and Rosary Society met at Mrs Edward Harper's home on Tuesday evening March 2 with seventeen members and two guests present. A supper was served. business opened at 9 pm with Mrs Ten Moore presiding. Reports on the spring Deanery meeting in Green River were given by Mrs Tom Mills and Mrs Philip Mamincic Sr. Readings by Miss Marnme Olron and Mrs Anthony J. Gosear were presented. Nominating committee formed for April officers. Door prizes awarded. future plans include gatherings at Mrs Garth Nicholls and Mrs Steve Sikich's homes. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 pm.

Ann Edward Harper Norman Perkins A. A. Thompson Harper Francis Cady Edwin, Moore Ten Moore Olson Green River Tom Mills Philip Mamincic, Sr Big Piney Marnme Olron Poceue Anthony J. Gosear George Burkowski Robert Olson Mike Marinac Philip Marbxic Steve Sikich Tom Moore Eiwin Moore Garth Nicholls

Joe L Budd Guest Speaker At Casper Meeting

State Representative Jospin L Budd was principal guest at a Franklin Life regional meeting in Casper. The talk covered insurance regulation old age security benefits and private personal initiatives. George Guin styl, Big Pony Dough Manager for Franklin Life, hosted.

Jospin L. Budd Aker Franklin Life Insurance Comepany Hell Heniy Hotel Casper Joe George Guin Styl Franklin Life

4 H Judging At Daniel Big Piney County Contest Results

Saturday March 18 saw 4 H Home Economics judging with top honors won by Big Piney girls Anne Sehorbel Valerie Nicolls and An nabe. Intermediate first place went to Dame] guns Norma Jenni Bleamer Carolyn Jaomes took second and third. Junior standings named Valerie Nicholls first with Shirley Johnson Pauline Koch tied for second and Stephanie Stradley Diana Wilson tied for third. Participants judged aprons sacks cookies breakfasts and wood finishes. Judges included Mrs Joyce Toro Nora Ryburn Helen Tanner and Lois Koon. Scores will be averaged with April 8 results to decide county top home economics judges for 1981.

Big Piney Annes Joyce Toro Nora Ryburn Helen Tanner Lois Koon Anne Baiget Lortta Binning Alec Bleamer Roxanna Rogers Marals Koch

Daffodils For Easter Benefit By 4-H Club

4 H members plan to sell daffodils Friday morning March 32 to raise funds for camp fees at Camp Alpine. The endeavor aims to enable more girls and boys to attend while adding Easter flowers to homes.

4-H Chile Camp Alpine

Optometrist Dr H H Scarborough to Visit April 1

Dr H H Scarborough, prominent Salt Lake City optometrist, plans a visit to the Marbleton Hotel on Saturday April 1 1961. He will renew acquaintances with existing patrons and meet new ones during his area stop, noted as one of the region’s leading eye specialists.

H. H. Scarborough Salt Lake City Utah

Roping Club Elects Officers at March Meeting

New officers were elected at the March 15 meeting of the Sublete Coury Roping Club. Joe Chrisman named president, Mike Marino, vice president, and Kenneth Fear Jr., secretary treasurer. Directors are Frank Hini, Brandy Manning and Jack Gurney. Rodeo dates set: Junior Rodeo May 28 and Chuck Wagon Days July 8.

Joe Chrisman Mike Marinoie Kenneth Fear, Jr Frank Hini Brandy Manning Jack Gurney

Mrs Norman Barlow To Head Fund Drive

Mrs Norman Barlow wife of Sublette County s Republican state senator has been named state chairman of Pyramid for 62 money raising drive by Republican women. The national drive is led by Ivy Baker Priest former U S treasurer. Attending a Washington meeting were Mrs Stacy Mrs Barlow Mrs Thurs Thomson widow of late Sen Leigh Keith Thomson Mrs Wye and Mrs William Henry Harrison.

Cheyenne Norman Barlow Sublette Stat Gop Estee Stacy Douglas Ivy Baker Priest U. S Stacy Barlow Thurs Thomson Leay Keith Thomson R.wye Wiliam Henry Harrison Wyoming

Railroads Meet Indian Troubles on Pacific Route

The Corral Pacific Railroad and Union Pacific crews faced Indian resistance as the Central Pacific crossed Nevada and Utah territory. General Dodge and Colonel Washington discuss peace efforts, worker dangers, and early rail logistics. Native groups, whiskey payments, and guard duties shaped the 1860s building era amid shifting supply routes.

Corral Pacific Railroad Cantor Col P. Waington R. R Aibes Nevada Shellman Hat Edwin GL Sabin Pacific Railway General Dodge

Masonic Rites Held for Frank B. Bray Sr

Funeral services for Frank B. Bray Sr were conducted March 16 1961 in One High School Gymnasium with Robert L. Thompson presiding as Most Worshipful Master. Knights Templar in full uniform attended. Interment followed at Piney Cemetery with mortuary services by Mertuary.

Frank B. Bray Robert L. Thompson Blue Lodge Don H. Budd George Grings Pallbewreis Knilhts Templar James F. Mickelson George A Moffat James Greenwood Arthur Weber Gaal Doe John Kyeniid Big Piney Taine Mertuary

Incomplete Family Notice From Bray Kin Responds

A damaged notice extends heartfelt condolences to those who shared a bereavement and acknowledges appreciation for support. The brief message lists several Bray family members and relatives in a heartfelt, if garbled, expression of sympathy.

Community Church Special Services and Easter Cantata

Palm Sunday March 26 at 8 pm features Pat Fosher in a vocal solo As In The April Evening with Russell Fuller accompaniment. Good Friday March 31 at 8 pm observes The Sacrament of The Lord's Supper. Easter Sunday April 2 at 8 pm presents Eternal Life cantata by fret B Holton directed by Pat Fosher with organ by Mrs. George Moffa and a large group performing.

Wil Pat Fosher Russell Fuller Eternal Life B. Holton George Moffa

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Baptist Church Library Notes STORK Calpary Larry Varker First Son Baptist Church Joe L. Budd Daniel H.H. Scarborough Roping Club Mrs. Norman Barlow The State Archives By Lola M. Homiher St. Mar Miss Serena Armstrong Farm Youth Exchange
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