Commencement Night May 17 at Clyde Hall Big Piney
The Senior class at Big Piney School holds commencement Friday May 17 in Clyde hall. The 1929 senior class is the largest yet with fourteen graduates led by Donald I Bailey and Mary Kathryn Budd. Motto is A quitter never wins and a winner never quits. Colors Gold and White. Flower Ret Rose. Superintendent W H Anderson and Principal Margaret E Ryan oversee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Hall
Big Piney School
Donald I. Bailey
Winafred Ona Beck
Mary Kathryn Budd
Joseph Budd Marshall &. Gurney Za BH. Macklin
Muriel L. Hopkins
Clara E. Lindback
Emma HB. Lindback
George W. Nichols
Arda
Memory of Pioneer Mothers Celebrated Across States
The article notes Mother's Day focus on pioneer mothers with monuments along the National Old Trails route. Monuments exist in Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Oklahoma, with Kansas commissioning similar works. An illustrated feature by Elmo Scott Wetson titled Mothers of Men Who Won a Wilderness appears in this issue. Lank Beecher of Halfway has returned from California and Idaho and plans to resume work on his ranch tomorrow.
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Atlantic
Pacific
Maryland
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Indiana
Lines
Massouri
Kansas
Coloradd
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Oklahoma
The
Examiner
Elmo Scott Wetson
Daniel News Notes Reflect Local Family, Travel, and Road Work
Mrs H M Duckworth visited her daughters in the Inn area and returned home near Farsar Wyoming. Bernie Payne and Mrs Payne welcome a baby girl born April 28. Dr J W Montrose reports mother and baby well. Various locals, including Mahr Bolinger Payne and Edwards families, visit Daniel as road work begins and roads dry enough for car travel toward Pinedale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernie Payne
An & Pound
J. W. Montrose
Mera
Cattle Feeding Reforms Stabilize Pacific Northwest Markets
The article notes the shift from reliance on natural forage to supplemental grain feeding and feedlots across the Pacific Coast, Southwest and desert regions. It explains how year round feeding reduced price swings, improved meat quality, and allowed marketing of finished cattle to align with consumer demand, aided by water development and open markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
California
Arizona
Big Piney School Dy Set For May Activities
On May 11 in Big Piney the annual School Day features spelling contests for grades 5 to 8, reading contests for grades 1 and 2, a track meet for grades 1 to 8, and a trustees meeting. State Superintendent Katherine A. Morton will attend to pronounce spellings and discuss finance and certification with district trustees. Track events run from 10:60 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Spelling and reading contests start at 1:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Piney
Katherine A. Morton
Railroad grade crossings eliminated in 1928 nationwide
The Bureau of Public Roads notes 390 railroad grade crossings removed from Federal Aid highways in 1928, with 107 separations and 283 relocations. Colorado had seven eliminations and Wyoming one, part of a larger 1917–1928 total of 4,291 crossings removed nationwide. Wisconsin leads 1928 eliminations with 35. Texas tallies 449 since 1917.
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Colorado
Wyoming
Rocky Mountain Motorists, Inc
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Bureau
Wisconsin
Alabama
Michigan
Texas
Indiana
Akansas
Montana
Georgia
Illnois
Mississippi
Minnesota
Iowa
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Illinois
Kansas
North Carolina
Local caucus names candidates for mayor and council
A public caucus at the Town hall on Monday evening April 29 selected candidates for the May 14 municipal election. George W. Hawkins Jr. was nominated for mayor with Nelse P. Christensen and George A. Moffat chosen for two council seats. Frank Shipley was elected chairman and Geo W Hopkins Jr as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Shipley
Geo.w. Hopkins
George W. Hawkins, Jr
Nelse P. Christensen
George A. Moffat
Family visits and moves noted around Opal and Mangum
Mr and Mrs John Stevens spent last Sunday in Opal visiting relatives. George Wilson went to Rock Springs to fetch his wife and son Woodrow who recently had an appendectomy at Wyoming General hospital and is recovering well. Miss Elva Seitz formerly of Big Piney returns from Mangum Oklahoma where she spent winter with her parents and plans to stay through summer. she previously worked at The Pioneer Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Payne
Bernie Payne
Mrs Payne
Curtain
Oregon
John Stevens
Opal
George Wilson
Rock Springs
Woodrow
Wyoming General Hospital
Elva Seitz
Frank Burney
Big Piney
Mangum
Oklahoma
Pioneer Drug Store
Markets Stabilized Aid Cattle and Sheep Welfare
Stabilized markets improve cattle and sheep welfare as stockmen gain through nature aided feed and water, year round marketing, and steady cash income. Douglas Mountain States Power Co plans eight electric pumping plants along the Platte River in Converse County this summer to bolster irrigation and stock water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas—Mountain States Power Co
Platte River
Gonverse
New Motor Club Emerges in Wyoming Amid Gyp Concerns
The Wyoming Department of Commerce warns motorists about a Phoenix based group claiming AA A style benefits with membership fees of 32 dollars yearly or 34 50 for two years. A Wyoming Motor Club is in formation led by Carl Stark Casper with state wide directors to improve roads and services. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. Lester Pape and daughter Carmen visited the Pape home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce and Industry
L. L. Newton
American Automobile Association
Arizona
Wyoming
Automobile Association
Phoenix
Jons
Montrose
Casper Tribune
Lester Pape
Carmen
Local residents note travel and life events this week
Mr. Wiliam Rowley visited Daniel during the past week. 125000 fish eggs are due for the hatchery. Mrs. Rodney Pape stayed at the Sargent Inn last Saturday during Mrs. Bernie Payne illness. Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Payne welcomed a daughter on Sunday. W. C. Brewer remains at Austin Richardson's through May 15. D. B. Scott visited Richardson's West and Daniel. The William Thomas family returned from Lava Hot Springs on April 24. Mrs. Thomas and Billie stay with the Brewers until roads clear. Mrs. Harvey Scott and Doris Lucille Scott attended a dinner at Fred Pape's. On April 23 Mrs. Charles Albert hosted a birthday dinner for her and Paul Pape. Attendees included the Alberts, the Pap es, and their relatives.
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Rodney Pape
Daniel
Sargent Inn
Bernie Payne
William Thomas
Bille
Lava Hot Springs
William
Thomas
Billie
Brewer
Charles Albert
Paul Pape
Jack
R. T. Albert
Jerome Albert
Betty
Forestry as a State Matter at Wyoming University
Wyoming's State University forms an Extension Department to promote forestry matters including timber growth preservation and tree planting on farms and ranges. The program cooperates with the Federal Government under the Clark-McNary law to support shelter belts, wood supply for ranch uses, and farm materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
State University
Cy Stal
University
Locarty
Public Meeting Planned For Cemetery Fence Cleanup
Citizens meet at The Town Hall Big Piney on Saturday May 18 at 8 00 P M to discuss cleaning and repairing the cemetery fence ahead of Memorial Day. Public enterprise invites all residents to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Piney
Sublette County Rod and Gun Club Annual Meeting Notice
The Sublette County Red and Gun Club will hold its regular annual meeting at Clydehall Big Piney on Tuesday May 7 at 8 00 for officer elections and other business. All members are urged to attend.
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Sublette County
Red and Gun Club
Clydehall
Big Piney
Fear Lane Bridge Deteriorates as South Approach Washes Out
The last bridge on the Fear lane going south is in very bad shape due to a washed out south approach. The condition threatens crossing. the State Highway department should be alerted before traffic becomes impossible. Dragging occurs on the surfaced road, while unsurfaced parts worsen.
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Jin
Fear Lane
State Highway Department
Old Michigan mine to install 30 ton capacity copper smelter
An old Michigan mine located about 25 miles from Glenda will start a 30 ton capacity copper smelter. The operation is planned to become active by June 1st, signaling expansion at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Michigan
Glenda
New Law Establishes Normal Departments in Wyoming High Schools
An 1929 act amends Section 2425 to create normal departments in accredited Wyoming high schools. It outlines admission after three years or a third grade certificate, issuing one year teaching certificates and advancement to second or first grade certificates. Advanced certificates grant two year validity and college credit transfer at University of Wyoming. Effective upon passage.
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Wyoming
Normal Training Department
State Teachers College
University of Wyoming
State Normal Training Department
Mothers Day program invited at Community Church
Reverend A C Best leads a Mothers Day observance at the Community Church with a Sunday School session at 10 a m Parents, especially mothers, are urged to bring children to the event Children are asked to bring their mothers Sheridan Wyoming Airways Inc of Casper announces plans to establish an aviation school in this city.
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Community Church
Rev
A. C. Best
Sheridan
Wyoming Airways, Inc
Casper
Big Piney High School notes and student anecdotes
A collage of school life at Big Piney High including seniors and juniors events, class announcements, and student chatter. Reports mention absent students, a horseshoe trophy won by Geo Davison, ongoing play production prep, and plans for a forthcoming tave-man party for sophomores and freshies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Davison
Mr. Anderson
National Egg Week Proclaimed By Poultry Council
National Egg Week May 1 7 proclaimed by the National Poultry Council and endorsed by the University of Wyoming Extension Service. Emphasizes eggs as a valuable affordable food noting per capita consumption differences with Canada and urging public education and recipes through county agents and specialists.
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National Poultry Council
University of Wyoming
United States
Canada
Lammie
Wyoming
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Lank Beecher
Idaho
Hank
Daniel News
H. M. Duckworth
Payne
McBride
Farsar
Wyo
Nick Mahr
David Bolinger
Luman Ranch
Bront
Mr. Rowley
Bob Alberts
Mrs. Lyda Pape
Bertie Payne
Alex Price
Lin Sanford
George Mctlain
George
Cora
Mrs
Ike Edwards
John Taylor
Imperial Valley
Yuma
Salt River
New Metor Club
Bronx
J. B. Linn
Homer Payne
Pinedale
Eileen Pape
D. E. Bess
W. C. Brewer
Wiliam Rowley
Austin Richardson's
D. B. Scott
Richardson
West
Mrs. Harvey Scott
Doris Lucille Scott
Fred Pape
Sublette CO. Rod & Gun Club
BIG Piney High School
BAT
Kathryn Budd
Intelligence Department
Katy
Jim
Joe
Munei Hopkins
George Nichols
Stelan
Marshall
Joe Murdock
Mr. Glasner
Wilma
Mr. G
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