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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1939
Page
5
Mr and Mrs J L Ollier of Marbleton Park purchased lots across from the Wilson cafe and plan a modern two story building. The lower floor will house a grocery store with a lobby for guest rooms above, featuring hot and cold water and steam heat. Construction begins immediately on a sawed joist frame with a half basement.
Senators O Ma honry and Schwartz said the president authorized a 14436 dollar WPA grant to rebuild Boulder Lake reservoir dam in Sublette County. The work includes earth fill sloping riprapping the dam face spillway and related tasks for irrigation use after last year’s heavy rains washed out the structure. The project awaits operation under the state WPA administrator.
The notice calls residents to a meeting on April 8 at 2 P M in Big Piney Community Hall to discuss maintenance and beautification of the Local Cemetery and possibly elect a committee.
On Easter Sunday April 9 Mass will be held at 8:00 in the church of St Anne at Big Piney. Confessions will be heard before Mass. Father Aubuchon invites all to attend this service.
Notes on snow measurements from Snider Basin and Piney LaBarge on March 28 and 29 question accuracy. Reported depths and water contents suggest potential summer water shortages. data show crusted snow, high water at depth, and rapid runoff expected when fields break up. Groundwater from heavy fall storms offers the main long term water hope.
The article compiles varied Wyoming lore with figures like John Stratton of Gold Hill and the Independence Mine, mentions Fort Bridger expeditions in 1897, Encampment mining activity, Black Sulphur Springs, and local social notes. It references mining booms, early infrastructure, and community events across the Medicine Bow and Sierra Madre regions.
Big Piney CCC Camp held an open house on a Friday evening with a large local turnout. Lt. L. F. Rose and his wife hosted guests as tours covered hospital quarters library education barracks canteen and more. A camp orchestra provided music at a formal dance in the fitness hall followed by a refreshments spread.
Easter service led by Rev. G E Guild at BUGA MO on April 9 begins morning with Easter cantata. Breakfast follows at the brick church featuring ham bacon eggs waffles and more. Favors for ladies. men may eat freely. An Easter egg hunt for children ends the program.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam for a junior meteorology observer at 51440 a year with the Weather Bureau. Applicants must have a 4 year high school course or 114 units of high school study and be 18 to 34. Filing deadlines vary by region, with May 17 or later dates referenced. information through Ward C. Ireland in Kemmerer, Wyoming, or the U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners. A local lawn visitor noted in brief.
Cheyenne bids will open April 11 for a federal and state funded project on U S 30 from Bosler to Albany county line. The plan covers 15 5 miles with grading drainage widening 36 foot road. State work includes seven miles widening toward Laramie and an earlier adjacent project completion. Estimated cost about 250000.
Orthopedic conferences for examination of crippled children from birth to twenty one years old are scheduled at multiple locations. Sessions run April with doctors Altother Allard and Thomas overseeing, under Wyoming State Health Department guidance and county health officers. Sponsorship shifts from the state water conservation board to the state planning board after April 1, with current water board members continuing under the reorganized structure.
Admission increases take effect Saturday April 1. Adults pay 4tc and children 20. Lee S. Manwill, manager, cites higher film quality and rental costs. Carl Taylor of LaBarge attended the Masonic lodge gathering Tuesday evening. Mrs. William Sherman hosted a bridge party at her home Wednesday afternoon.
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