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Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1940

Page

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Dessert bridge party at Triangle F Ranch draws notable guests

Mrs. Gordon Jewett and Mrs. Kenneth Noble hosted a dessert bridge event at Triangle F Ranch Fall River Basin on April 27. Prizes went to Mrs. G. T. Morgan first, Mrs. Frank Chapel second, Mrs. Kirk Feltner third, and low for bridge to Mrs. Dan H. Budd. A long guest list included numerous local figures from Big Piney to Kemmerer and Fall River Basin.

Gordon Jewett Kenneth Noble Triangle F Ranch Fall River Basin Triangle F. Ranch Fall River Big Piney Triangle F Dude Ranch G. T. Morgan Frank Chapel Kirk Feltner Dan H. Budd Walter Ballleigh Margaret Nobie Low Mesdames V. L. Looney Margaret Noble Jesse Budd Clifton Fear John Stevens Frank Chapel Nels Christensen John Evenil Ph? Marincic Andrew Homer Art Homer Robert O'Neil Gen. Hopkins Donald Gray Leslie Cook Boyd Kelly Daniel James Witherspooon Richard Key Kemmerer John Lucas Race Springs Frank Ball, Jr Frank Bray Walter Ball Fred Guthrie Harry Poindexter Halfway Norman Barlow Cora Art Orland Leona Pape Mac McAllister Sommers Lew Hennick Kirt Feltner Kit Carson Jay Mgllving Pinedale Lucile Mullens Wallace Hiatt Triangle F Jewett Noble

Wyoming Sets New 1939 Hunting and Fishing License Records

Wyoming fish game department reports 1939 sales soared to 72 764 licenses and 6 081 tags, up from 1938. Revenue remained steady due to license fee cuts. 3 140 pioneer licenses issued free to long-term residents 65 and older. County leads include Teton Albany Sheridan Laramie Park Fremont Natrona Cerbon Lincoln and Sweetwater. Total net income figures for 1937–1939 show consistency despite higher license volumes.

Gheyenne Wyoming Game and Fish Department Teton County Albany County Sheridan Laramie Park Fremont Natrona Cerbon Lincoln Sweetwater Department

Junior Prom Is Invitational Not Public

A clarification from the Junior Class explains the Junior Prom is not a public event. It is by invitation only, allowing each attendee to bring a partner and one additional couple.

Democrats Meeting in Pinedale to Elect Delegates

A Democratic meeting will be held in Pinedale on May th at 2 00 P M to elect delegates for the Democratic State Convention in Casper on May 13 1940 and to handle other necessary business. W W Bower chairs, E D B Key secretary.

Pinedale Casper Democratic Committee W. W. Bower E. DB. Key

Wyoming Eyes Three-State Compact To End North Platte Suit

Gov. Nels H. Smith said Wyoming would be extremely cooperative in talks to end the five year North Platte River dispute by compact with Colorado and Nebraska. He noted efforts began a year ago and that changed conditions may allow a three-state agreement while protecting irrigators’ water rights in Wyoming. The case is in its final stage after hearings before a U.S. Supreme Court master with the next session set for May in Denver.

Nels H. Smith Wyoming Civil Aeronautics Authority Department of Commerce Wyoung CAA Safety Board Smith United Air Lines Inland Air Lines North Platte River Ewing T. Kerr Colorado Nebraska R L. Carr Recla Mision North Platte Colo Rado United States Supreme Court Denver Kerr W. J. Wehrli Carr

Early School History Of Wyoming In Johnson County

Early Johnson County education details reveal private beginnings in Buffalo around 1880s with district No. 2 and Big Horn. United by county leaders Mrs. A M Smith, Mrs. Edith ChAPPell, and Mrs. Mae Margar edge, the narrative recalls school growth, early building, and rural teacher challenges including travel by horse and sparse texts. Edith Clark, later a Wyoming State Superintendent, taught in a rural district.

Wyoming Wremne Ins Frontier A M. Smith Buffalo Edith Chappell Mae Margaredge Kayece Johnson County Smith Margaret Lothian Laramie Chappell Mac Morgarcidge Kaycee Big Horn Johason Sheridan Washakie Campbell Counties Carbon Parmalee Nine Mile

Hiawatha Pageant Delights Community Audience

The grade school pageant Hiawatha presented at the Community hall Saturday was one of the best of its kind. Teachers and children deserve compliments for instruction and performance. Costumes were becoming and beautiful. The High School Band led by Adolph Roncalio received repeated applause, marking the affair a grand success.

Hiawatha Adolph Roncalio

Land Control Debate Prompts Western Autonomy Call

J Elmer Brock president of the American National Livestock association told the Sheridan Rotary club that Western states remain mere provinces until they own and control their lands. He urged an investigation of public lands and warned federal bureaus create conflict. He urged Wyoming oppose moving the forest service to another department.

Sheridan J. Elmer Brock Kayece American National Livestock Association Sheridan Rotary Club Brock Public Wyoming Forest Service Department of Vericulture Department of the Univerior

Funeral Rites Held for Auto Crash Victims in Halfway

Impressive services for Gust L. Larson and Charles Kyllonen of Halfway Wyoming were held at the Community hall. Rev. Gayle V. Strickler officiated, with songs by Mrs. Robert L. Miller and Mrs. Irwin Covey and piano by Mrs. George Mocat. Pallbearers named for each man, interment at Big Piney cemetery, Francis Tanner in charge.

Brick” Moore Sublette County Pinedale Rock Springs General Hospital Charley Bayer Moore Uge Francis Tanner Rock Springs Gust L. Larson Charles Kyllonen Halfway Wyo Gayle V. Strickler Congregational Community Church Robert L. Miller Irwin Covey George Mocat Larson D. O'Neil Fld. Chapel Ludvig Lindback Walter Ball Frank D. Ball Sr Rube Surrett Kyllonen Matt Wakkara Izzac Ranta Osmo Ranta John Jusala Gus Hihtia Jens Jensen Big Piney Cemetery

Big Piney Band Heads to Kemmerer District Meet

The Big Piney High School Band will travel to Kemmerer next Saturday to compete in the district music festival. Twelve schools will be represented, with soloists contesting Friday. Local supporters plan a large turnout to cheer the band. Several residents attended a LaBarge dance. others visited here for funerals and visits.

Big Piney Kemmerer Saurday This Yard Stay Valley Montpelier Laketown Randolp Evanston Lyman Rock Springs Superior View Green River

Wyoming forger to be pardoned for unborn child

CANON CITY Colo April 25 Mrs Opal McKinley a Wyoming forger and expectant mother cried with relief upon news she would receive a full pardon to rear her unborn child. Governor Nels Smith acted after Cheyenne and Canon City club women petitioned, saying the inmate would not return to prison after the birth and a home would be found for mother and baby.

Canon City Colo Opal McKinley Wyoming Shay St. Thomas More Hospital

Contract Awarded for Semmerer Oil Storage Plant

State Highway Commission approved contracts for Kemmerer oil storage plant and three highway improvements totaling over 60 miles. George M. Carruth of Evanston bid $8,500 for Kemmerer road oil storage. Summit Construction Co. won 82 miles Casper Mountain surfacing at $27,440. Blanchard Brothers secured $92,828 for base surfacing and chip seal work on Riverside-Walden and Walcott-Saratowa roads.

Cheyenne State Highway Commission Kemmerer George M. Carruth Evanston Casper Mountain Natrona County Summit Construction Company Rapid City Blanchard Brothers Riverside-Walden Walcott-Saratowa Carbon County

Wyoming Proclaims National Employment Week 1940

Governor Nels H. Smith declares May 1 to May 8 1940 National Employment Week with May 5 National Employment Sunday urging Wyoming residents to support work opportunities for adults over forty. The proclamation cites veterans property owners and loyal citizens and calls for employer awareness. Also notes Senator Jensen traveling to Glendale California with wife and CCC spike camp work on Middle Piney forest and Addison Moffat visiting from Meadow Canyon with local job printing services offered.

State of Wyoming American Legion i Nels H. Smith Wyeming Cheyenne A. D Nhls H. Smith Middle Piney CCC

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Rock Josephine A- Budd Josephine A. Budd Big Pinky Grandma Budd Gandma Budd Budd al Osterbout Charles Anne Schneider Josephine A. Bud Jonior U. S Stockman SEG Piney LaBarge Link Shideler Mrs. Burley Binning Gus Larson Mes McKinley Semmerer OL James P. Jensen Glendale Calfornia Mrs. Jensen Addison Moffat Meadow Canyon
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