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Newspaper

Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1947

Page

5

Junior Prom and Banquet Honors Seniors at Piney Hotel

Juniors hosted a May 2 banquet in Senior colors black and blue with green red white accents. William Budd Jr served as toastmaster and Edward Pine Jr welcomed Seniors. Rodney Bennett Jr responded. Shirley Fox toasted the Juniors and Marcille Ray toasted the Seniors. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Lester Brewer, George A. Moffat, Phil Marincic, Beulah Sage, Sarah Neilson, Valeria Nelson, Pat Lewis, Bob Nebeker, and others. Deulah Sage was crowned queen of the prom with attendants Valena Nelson and Marcille May. The junior prom followed at Community Hall, decorated beautifully for Juniors Semmens and Alumni.

Piney Hotel William Budd Edward Pine , Jr Rodney Bennett, Jr Shirley Fox Marcille Ray Lester Brewer George A. Moffat Phil Marincic Beulah Sage Sarah Neilson John Ibin Valeria Nelson Pat Lewis Bob Nebeker Ethel Twichel Edward Finnegan Clara Smith Shirley Pax Ted Lewis Alena Ray Gene Hale Rodney Bennett Anna Lee Gray Prem Deulah Sage Valena Nelson Maicilie May

Wyoming campaign aims to recruit 500 prospective teachers

More than 228 students contacted in a state wide NEA driven drive to recruit 500 effective teachers from Wyoming high school seniors. The campaign organized by the University of Wyoming College of Education lists officials and committees urging top students to consider teaching as a career. National effort seeks 500000 students for teaching and to raise standards salaries and training requirements.

Taramie Wyoming O Cc. Erkwiering College of Education University of Wyoming NEA National Commission On Mathor Education and Professional Standards Wromire Schwiering Steda Welan Casper Wyoming Education Associaton John ©. Goodman Laramie W. E Nancy Jones W E. A L. B Crane Cheyer Frank Kraus Cody Ralph Cattrell Evanston Inch School Kelly Welsh Gasper Natrona County Edna B. Stolt National Commission On ‘Teacher Education Prof Ional

Nutritionists Demonstrate Freezing Methods to Sublette Homemakers

Mrs Evangeline Smith Extension Nutrition Specialist from the University of Wyoming spoke to Sublette county homemakers on May 6 at Morris Simpers home. A noon ice cream treat followed a freezing demonstration at the Lloyd Torkers plant with discussion on preserving fruits vegetables and fruit trees and on easing methods for poultry wrapping.

Evangeline Smith University of Wyoming Sublette County Morris Simpers Lioyd Torkers Smith Lloyd

Allen Insurance Agency Firm Plays For License Call

Allen Insurance Agency in Pinedale Wyoming advertises services May 1 22 offering to handle insurance and provide guidance on a new law and driver’s license applications. The notice markets consultation and resumé of the new law.

Offre Allen Insurance Agency Pinedale Wyoado

A Son for Mr and Mrs Gordon Mickelson

Proud indeed Gordon Mickelson and his wife welcomed a fine son Monday evening May 5 at Swanson Memorial hospital in Laramie. The newcomer was named James Stewart. Grandparents James F. Mickelson and Grandpa Gilchrist Kemmerer join in pride at the arrival.

Gordon Mickaleen Swanson Memorial Hospital Laramie James Stewar

Parent Teachers Association Meeting Scheduled Monday Evening

The final PTA meeting for the term will be held at the School House on Monday evening day 12th. Officers will be elected for the coming year and general business will be discussed. A good attendance is desired.

Parent-Teachers Association

Artists Guild Luncheon and officers elected in Pinedale

Mrs Mary Murdock and Mrs Marie Meyers hosted a luncheon at Club Cafe in Pinedale on Saturday afternoon May 9th. A business meeting followed at Jack Medd residence with officers elected Mae Mickelson President Sadie Osterhout Vice President Madge M Funk Secretary Retiring president Francis Clark formed a merchant committee for Old Tamner's Day.

Artists Guild Mary Murdock Marie Meyers Artist's Guild Club Pinedalte May Srd Jack Medd Mae Mickelson Sadie Osterhout Madge M. Funk Francis Clark Bilon Cooley ABC Hiroshima Franeee Lark Miriam Barlow Martha Hittle Ee Todd Myre, Cooley Caryn Bing Lora Jewett Helen Sargent Madge Furi Mario Meyers Maury Mudd Martha Tittle

Wyoming Citizens to Receive Honorary Degrees at UW

Three Wyoming citizens will be awarded honorary doctor of laws degrees at the University of Wyoming commencement June 2. John A. Hull, dean of agriculture, Tred F. Warren of Cheyenne, a leading livestock and wool man, and Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney will be honored. The announcement came from University President G. D. Humphrey after Board of Trustees action.

Wyoming U. W Larami Wyong University of Wyoming John A. Hull College of Agriculture Tred £. Warren Cheyenne Joseph C. O'Mahoney G. D. Humphrey Dean Hill Warren Ate Ser Francis Warren Senator O'Mulhoney Agriculture National Economic Commiittee

Mr and Mrs Kledsoe Visit Kemmerer to See Mrs Rosenberg

Mr and Mrs George Kledsoe traveled to Kemmerer to visit Mrs Crystal Rosenberg who will visit here indefinitely, as Want Ads bring results.

George Kledsoe Kemmerer Crystal Rosenberg Oey

Orphanage Thanks Donors For Annual Visit

Rev Father John Myers of St Josephs Orphanage Torrington thanked contributors after his annual visit to Big Piney last week. He expressed gratitude to all who donated to the Wyoming home for Wyoming children caring for youths from 18 months to 16 years regardless of religion nationality or color. He asked those not contacted to mail contributions directly to the orphanage.

Father John Myers St Joseph's Orphanage Torrington Big Piney Wyoming Myers

Local soil district to plant wheatgrass plots

The Big Piney Soil Conservation District receives 22 pounds of intermediate wheatgrass seed from the Soil Conservation Service for trial plots and seed production. Chairman 4r nsly Oson announced plans for a one acre plot on G. A. Fear Jr’s land near Forest Service wheatgrass demonstrations, another on Dan H Budd’s dryland near BLM trials, and a third seed plot on J. F. Shipley’s ranch. The grass, introduced from Hus sin, matures early, regrows well, and produces large seeds about 80,000 per pound, with adaptation to local climate conditions.

Big Piney Soil Bureau of Land Management Sand Hill J. F. Shipley South Dakota

Church Notice Adjusts St. Johns Service Times

Dre to the Barcilaureate service at St John s Church this Sunday alters the usual 4 25 o clock mass. From May 18 through the summer services will be at 9 00 a m at St John the Baptist. A one inch cube of gold was found weighing about one pound.

St. John’s Church St. John the Baptist

Sublette N F L A Annual Meeting In Pine Dale

The regular meeting of stock holders will be held in Pinedale on Saturday June 7 1045 after the business meeting all members and wives were served a free dinner by Eastern Evangelists of Pinedale Prizes will be given and a program arranged for your entertainment

Pinedale Prises

Summer offerings in elementary education at University of Wyoming

The university announces summer quarter offerings in elementary education led by George E. Huster and Maxwell Park. Courses include an Elementary Education and Child Development Workshop, a Guidance Clinic for diagnostic and corrective work, and a Teaching of Spanish Americans course starting June 4 presented by Miss Clare Whittenburg. University Elementary School sessions run June 23 to July 35 with observation and student teaching facilities.

University of Wyoming George E. Huster Department of Maxwell Park Cortland New York Teachergy’ College Hollister Teaers Cimic Clarce Whittenburg Ike

Red Cross Drive Completes in Sublette County

Geb Rahm chairs Sublette County Red Cross drive reporting 1947 quota of 290.90 with 3695.03 collected. About 397.00 will fund national disaster relief while roughly 300.00 stays in county for local aid. Rahm thanks the public and lists volunteers across towns including Willa Shaul Thelma Kiem Rene Jacobs G B Horkett Tom Fox Guy Carr Inez Bennett Meddie Howerton Lois Bledsoe Louie Blymiller Reta Carr Mark Ferrell Glen Jensen Oscar Evans Roy Nealeigh George Franz HED Key Jean Thomson and Lucus Jensen Ratfway.

Geb Rahm Sub ‘Ette County Wis Sub‘ette National Fund Cescue Wak Firs Ad Howe Nucs Red Cross Rahm Willa Shaul Thelma Kiem Rene Jacobs G. B. Horkett Pinedale Toma Fox Guy Carr Inez Bennett Meddie Howerton Lois Bledsoe Louie Blymiller Reta Carr Mark Ferrell Big Piney Glen Jensen Big Sandy Oscar Evans Boulder Roy Nealeigh Bondurant George Franz Bronx Hed Key Daniel Jean Thomson Cora Jucas Jensen Ratfway

Wyoming Farm Bureau Announces Convention Dates

The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation sets the 194 state convention for November 3 6 7 8 in Douglas. Delegates from seventy counties will discuss resolutions guiding the organization with emphasis on live stock dairying crops wringing REA interests and commodity sessions. Associated Women of the Wyoming Farm Bureau will host luncheons and meetings with national representatives plus an evening of entertainment, speech and music contests.

Laramie Wyomin Palm Bureau Federation Douglas Cemerse County ‘Yann Bureau Saventy Wyoming Farm Bureau National Organization

Three Newlywed Couples Attacked At Farrel Hall Party

Last Thursday evening three newly married couples were assaulted at Farrell Hall after a duvan party. The group identified as Mr and Mrs Kenneth Guio, Mr and Mrs Geo Barp, and Mr and Mrs Marvin Howerton were rounded up placed in cars and taken to the hall. Three wheelbarrows were used to escort the men as their brides followed along Main Street. Dancing and revelry continued into the night before ending in a jovial finish.

Ntal Youn Farrell Hall Kenneth Guio Geo Barp Marvin Howerton

Science finds hydrogen products a marketing outlet

Harl R. French of A and P notes hydrogen products may become a marketing outlet as demand grows. He reports on potential applications and implications for suppliers and consumers, signaling industry interest and upcoming changes in product labeling and distribution strategies.

Harl R. French A & P Cknert

F W Tanner Elected Mayor In Big Piney

F W Tanner won the mayoral race in Big Piney by a narrow margin. The contest featured incumbent Dr G T Morgan as a candidate with support from local figures including Guy Carr Sr and EB B Slow. New council members were also listed.

W. Tanner Fonent G. T. Morgan Agilent Big Piney Suesday Guy Carr, Sr

Senator Robertson Praised For Western Reclamation Stand

Senator Robertson earned praise from multiple senators for his advocacy of continuing and expanding the reclamation and irrigation program in the West. The Wyoming lawmaker highlighted the Sho Shone Project in northwestern Wyoming and its impact on state development and national wealth. Supporters including Taft, Ives, Baldwin, and Wherry urged adequate appropriations to sustain the program.

Washington E . Robertson West Wyoming Robertson John Bricker Ohio Senate East Irving VM. Ives New York Seentes Milteu R Young North Dakota Wary P. Cain Kenneth S. Wherry Nebraska

Union Pacific Orders $1 Million in New Diesel Locomotives

Union Pacific Railroad announced in Omaha on May 5 that it placed orders worth about one million dollars for new diesel locomotives. The total diesel equipment ordered since the war now reaches $89,785,500, with three 2,000 horsepower passenger units, one 1,509 horsepower freight locomotive, and three 400 horsepower diesel switchers.

Omaha Nebr Union Pacific Railroad G. F. Ashby Salt Lake City Fairbanks-Morse Ta Chicago Freigt Locowere American Locomotive Mo General Electric Co

School Ban and Orchestra Observe National Music Week

National Music week was observed at the local theatre on Wednesday night by the school band and orchestra under the direction of Mrs. George A. Moffat. It was highly enjoyed by all who attended.

Ban George A. Moffat

Mrs Kenneth Guio Visits Osterhout Ranch Shop

Mrs Kenneth Guio spent time at the Osterhout ranch today, shopping and touring the property. Local residents noted the visit and observed discussions about ranch operations and nearby community interests.

Kenneth Guio Osterhout Ranch

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