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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1945
Page
5
V E Day was celebrated in a quiet manner in Big Piney marked by radio news of Germany's unconditional surrender and church bells tolling. Residents offered silent prayer while acknowledging the war against Japan would continue until final victory.
The U S Employment Service reports 219 veterans placed in Wyoming during March. Rock Springs led with 124 placements, followed by Gasper 44, Cheyenne 23, Laramie 6, Sheridan 5, Rewlins 5, Kerumerer 4, Lander 3, Torrington 3, Worland and Cody 1 each. The figures exclude agricultural assignments.
A wartime notice from Navy postal authorities urges correct addressees for letters and packages to Navy men in the Pacific. It warns against nicknames and miswritten numbers, and advises sturdy packing, ink on both sides, and avoiding perishable foods. Also mentions dairy payment schedules and local business ads.
A warning from Defense Transportation Director J. Monroe Johnson through DDT District Manager Robert Martin urges operators of commercial motor vehicles to conserve tires now. With scarce replacements and rising heat, drivers must inspect tires for wear, avoid overloading, and reduce speed to extend tire life and maintain transportation services.
Miss Lenore Rose and Harry Stein of Big Piney were married in Pine Dale by Court Commissioner Mrs Rosalie E Hackett. Attendants included Bert Rose Miss LaVerne Rose and Herman Whitman. A reception followed at a Pinedale cafe and the couple will reside in Big Piney where the groom works for Kenneth Fear. A public dance in Marbieton Hall on May 12 honors the event.
Effective May 14 1945 the Courthouse Hours are 8 00 am to 12 00 noon and 1 00 pm to 4 00 pm. The schedule will remain until October 1 1945 as announced by M 3 40.
Town Council proclaims a community clean-up day on May 12 1845. Residents and property owners are asked to tidy premises and place trash in alleys for collection by town men and truck haul-off. Convicted? The town council issues the notice for municipal cleanup.
The nations 30 million school children prepare to support a 7 billion dollar Seventh War Loan. Reports show strong student led campaigns, rallies, and house to house canvassing across states, with notable boosts in Penns Grove Michigan and Washington King County.
Officials in Cheyenne announce new ad rules for used passenger cars. Advertisers must include make, model year, body type, seller price, and a statement that the price is within OPA ceiling. The requirement applies to newspapers and other publications.
A wartime report warns that fat and oil stocks will hit a low in July as pacific war conditions disrupt copra and coconut oil supplies. Palm groves are shelled, refiners wrecked, and native workers quit, increasing dependence on homemakers to salvage fats for army and civilian use.
Morgan Nebeker and Donald M Gray were elected to the Morgan town council for four year terms while Dr G T Morgan was re elected mayor amid light voter turnout Tuesday Mayath day of the town election The new town administration includes Morgan mayor Stevens Carr Neveker and Moreaimi men with Subic asi and Bradley serving as air councilmen
Memorial Day rodeo planned by the university group in Laramie features two divisions for contestants. Events include stake races bareback saddle bronc calf roping and first prizes in bronc riding and calf roping. Gov. Lester C Hunt may attend and key officials oversee entry and parade.
Agricultural Extension researchers at University of Wyoming and Alabama and Michigan stations found greens and paragus lose far less vitamin C when plunged into rapidly boiling water for short times. Turnip greens beet tops and chard retained higher C levels with boiling start versus cold-water soaking.
Due to ongoing storms and bad road conditions across the state an extension of the Form WR-906 sign-up deadline to May 31 1945 has been obtained.
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