05 May 1955
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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1955
Page
1
Mr and Mrs R 8 Bennett announce the marriage of their daughter Jacquline June to Ralph L Manning son of Mr and Mrs Ben Manning of Hooper Utah. The wedding occurred in March and the couple will reside in Leyton Utah.
The Senior Class of 1955 expresses gratitude to the community for support during 1954 56 and votes a 75.00 fund to be used by the school board for a future purchase. The fund will accumulate across years as future classes add to it with the aim of a collaborative school item. Dr Thomas D ONeill S11 serves as Senior Class President 1954 55.
Mrs Katherine Howard named principal speaker for the annual Wom en Federation of Republican Women convention to be held in Ossper in May. Senator Barrett notes her national prominence as former Secretary of the Republican National Committee and Deputy Administrator of Civil Defense. Caspar leaders organize event with Mrs Roy Chamberlain acting chief officer and Mrs John Velous in charge of arrangements.
Charles Noble was transported to St Genedieh hospital in Ogden Utah last Sunday. An ambulance from Ogden carried him and nurse Mrs Von Embow accompanied him. He is reported to have stood the ordeal in fine shape. Mrs Noble and a friend Mrs Howard Masoner followed in Masoner’s car.
The 1955 West Green River District Music Festival in Kemmerer Wyoming spanned April 29 30 with school participants including Jackson Wilton Lyman Mountainview Cokeville Star Valley Evanston South Rich Uteh North Rich Uteh Kemmerer and Big Piney. Big Piney solos and a girls double trio earned various ratings while the Big Piney High School band received an Excellent Concert rating. The festival noted weather impacted marching practice and will recognize outstanding performers at the May 16 district event with an assembly invite to the public.
Volunteer members of the American Red Cross join with 72 countries during May 8 to 14 to honor founder Henry Dunant born May 6 1828 in Geneva. Observances include open houses across the United States as the movement marks its 73 national societies and Geneva Convention origins.
Dennis Piernick receives a painting certificate for his owl artwork titled Curious shown at the 3rd Annual State Spring Festival of Art in Cheyenne Wyoming April 24 29 1955. Certificate signed by Governor Milward L Sumner State Superintendent Verna Linford and Director Maury L Slack. Dennis 12 years old in 6th grade at Big Piney School is son of Mrs T B Muley and grandson of Mrs Harriet Dunham. Laramie four national 4 H programs expand youth opportunities under 1955 theme Improving Family and Community Living per state 4 H leader Burton Marston. Programs include Home Improvement Beautification Entomology and Electric. Top performers win 5000 awards nationwide with 29 300 prizes and all expense trips plus watches and gold filled medals. Extension Service runs programs and National 4 HWise Guns Club Work coordinates awards.
A notice announces a pre-registration event for all first grade pupils on Monday May 16 starting at 1:15 p.m. Parents with children due to start in September are urged to register. Children must be six years old or will be six by September 15, 1955 to start school this coming year.
Snow measurements through April and early May show continued deficits in the southwestern Wyoming water supply. Green River drainage 35 percent below normal, Salt River 27 percent below, Bear River 20 percent below. An overall deficiency of 12 percent from normal exists across multiple Bridger region snow courses.
Mr and Mrs Myron Myrick and son Jimmy from Evanston spent the weekend with Mrs Nichols and her husband George along with his wife and family and other relatives.
The Big Piney School Music Department presents its junior high operetta Miss Jones in the community hall on May 13 at 8:00 p.m. The colorful show features a hotel setting with society figures, a refugee princess, an heiress, a publicity man, and other town characters.
Weather records for 17 years in Big Piney show averages of 45.0 C and high 75.5 F with record high 84.0 F and low 38.0 F. Precipitation averages 12.9 inches with a low 3.0 inches in 1641 and a record high of 34.2 inches in 199 giving guidance for reservoir plans. The report on Nor Piney Reservoir by Floyd A. Bishop for the Wyoming Natural Resources Board includes maps data on rights and streamflow and cost estimates for potential heights.
Mr and Mrs Ed Lewis of Big Piney Wyoming announce the engagement of their daughter Querida Eton to Dallis Robert Hicks son of Mrs James P Jensen and the late W A Hicks of Big Piney The bride elect is a Big Piney high school senior and will graduate May 18 Hicks graduated with the class of 1956 from Big Piney high school The couple plan to exchange nuptial vows in Big Piney June 2.
Wool growers at the University of Wyoming reported a new option to assign incentive wool payments to cover current operating expenses. The rules allow one assignment per grower and require full accounting within 60 days of receipt of the payment draft. Growers should contact their county agricultural stabilization committee for forms and regulations.
The Town of Big Piney Wyoming will hold a regular municipal election on May 10 at the Town Hall. Voters will elect one mayor for two years and two councilmen for four years. Nominations close May 6 at noon. Mayor Paul Viroctro and Town Clerk Rachel A Scherbel announce the proceedings.
The superintendent of schools will accept applications for the JoD of janitor in the High School to begin immediately. All applications should be made to Paul J. Mc Grath, Supt. of Schools. Either call, write, or phone No. 8.
The town election for Mayor and two councilmen will be held Tuesday May 10 at the town hall in Big Piney. No candidates have filed yet though some may file before the closing date.
The Green River Valley Cattle Ten's association has set Saturday May 14 as a church dinner accordy with Carl Jorgensen as president. A dinner and dance will follow at the Pinedale high school gym. Tickets for the after event are available from the association's executive committee members.
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