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Newspaper

Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1943

Page

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Commencement Exercises Held For Big Piney Class Of 43

Tonight at Community Well the Big Piney high school graduates hold commencement. The Class of 43 includes Marjorie Subic Dee Fox George Grinestaff and Edward Carr. Dean J A Hil of the University of Wyoming speaks. Diplomas are presented by Mrs Laura Jewett. Scholarships go to Marjorie Subic and Dee Fox.

Big Piney High School Marjorie Subic Dee Fox George Grinestaff Edward Carr J. A. Hil College of Agriculture University of Wyoming Laura Jewett Carl ©. Gerard Dee Pox Philip Marincie Legen Pauline Rudolph Betty Mae Mickelson

Homer Ranch Visitors Bring In Supplies Early Week

Mr and Mrs Art Homer were from the ranch early in the week to gather supplies as listed in the Examiner.

Art Homer

O Neill Buys Four Percheron Stallions and a Mare

T D ONeill and son C R ONeill of Big Piney purchased four purebred Percherons and one mare from the University of Wyoming herd in Laramie. The horses carry Kronprits and Laet bloodlines as demand for horsepower grows amid anticipated gas metal and rubber restrictions. Elllis McFarland notes Percheron sales up 18 percent with prices $25 to $50 higher. a public auction fetched $1020 for two mares and $560 for a stallion.

T. D. O'Neil C. R. O'Neil Big Piney University of Wyson At Laramie Kronprits Laet Ellis McFarland Percheron Horse Association of America

Wyoming tops April war loan drive. bonds soar

Wyoming reports bond sales in April at 9 138 218 dollars, nearly 27 percent above the 7 203 000 quota. A E Wilde credits newspapers for the surge and notes nationwide sales reach 18 3 billion with non banking sources meeting the 9 13 billion goal. The Wyoming Legion targets 1 4 million Series E bonds for May and plans rallies around I Am An American Day.

Wyoming A. E. Wilde Wilde Wyoming American Legion Legion Wilde Sud Sublette Frederick §. Uhl Seventh Service Command

Sublette County Hires Fourth County Agent

Harold Hurich, previously assistant to the County Agent in Platte county, is named Sublette County agent with duties starting May 1. A Wyoming College of Agriculture graduate, he worked in Guernsey schools and with Triple A and 4 H in Platte county. Sublette becomes Wyoming’s 22nd county to employ an agent.

Harold Hurich Platte County Sublette Harold Albany County Laramie College of Agriculture University of Wyoming Guernsey Sublette County Wyoming County Wyoming Fremont Sheridan Datter County

Worthy Grand Visitation to Big Piney Chapter May 7

Mrs. Izelé Stirling and Worthy Grand Patron Dudley K. Bowen paid an official visit to Big Piney Chapter No 42 OES. They praised the chapter’s efficient work, discussed fundraising for ambulances, and witnessed a dedication ceremony for newborns as future Masons and Stars.

Big Piney Izelé Stirling Upton Wyoming Order of the Eastern Star Dudley K. Bowen Rock Springs Izele Stirling Order of the Hastern Star James Mickelson

Ten Legion Posts Represented At Kemmerer District Meet

EKEMMERER May 11 A noon luncheon at the American Legion club rooms opened the spring District No. 1 conference with about 100 Legionnaires and auxiliaries. District commander Truman B. Call of Afton won the post, replacing John Gilchrist of Kemmerer. Mrs John Watt of Evanston was named department vice president. Posts from Rock Springs Green River Ft. Bridger Cokeville Afton Evanston Pinedale Big Piney Jackson Kemmerer sent reps. State officers addressed the gathering and two resolutions urged a full Heart Mountain relocation center inquiry and the Jackson Hole monument edict rescission. Awards and long-distance attendance honors were noted. The next department convention will be in Casper August 25-27.

Ekemmerer American Legion District No. 1 Legion Chet Joe Bowers John Matthews Truman B. Call Afton John & Gilchrist Kemimerer John Watt Evanston Auxiary Lily Deyarmond Green River Gilchrist Seyarmond Rock Springs Ft. Bridger Cokeville Pinedale Big Piney Jackson Kemmerer Legion and Auxiliary Ernest J. Goppert Cody Joe Karney Laramie George Storey Cheyenne Jack Oakey Denver George Walker Glendale Calif Charlee Earner Rawlins E. A. Froyd Torrington Deyarmond Legionnaires Washington Wyoming Heart Mountain Jackson Hole Saspir Sheridan Roesk Springs Guster Estes Distret STS Department Casper

Cemetery Clean Up Day Urges Townwide Participation

May 28 designated as Cemetery Clean-Up Day with citizens urged to gather at the cemetery bringing shovels hoes and rakes. Ladies invited to bring lunch. Mrs. George Johnson and son Vernon visiting from the ranch. Frank D Ball attended from the ranch to join the Eastern Star Chapter. Get in the scrap iron.

George Johnson Vernon Frank D. Ball Eastern Star Chapter

Triangle Club Notes May Meeting At Mrs G T Morgan Home

Triangle Club met May 13 at Mrs G T Morgan's home. Members pledged, sang, and heard the Collect. Minutes and treasurer's report were given. The president spoke on Salvage of Kitchen Fats and War Bonds. Music Week quiz and contest conducted by Reta Carr and Toma Fox. Officers were elected for the coming year.

Triangle Club G. T. Morgan Reta Carr Toma Fox

Wyoming Civil Service Veteran and Coal Aid Urged

C E Fuller a long time University of Wyoming liaison and Shoshoni claim contributor is profiled with a career spanning Oklahoma Nebraska and Cheyenne. Governor Hunt urges Wyoming residents to stockpile coal early for next winter to support war demands and ensure heat for homes and institutions.

E. Puller University of Wyoming Harristown Sage Brush United States Oklahoma Nebraska Cheyennine Civil Service The University Wyoming Cow Trail Wind Ryer Reservation

Miss Edythe Fear to Wed in Kemmerer May 15

Miss Edythe Fear, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Fear, Sr., will marry Onid LaBeh at the Catholic church in Kemmerer on May 15. The bride, a Big Piney High School graduate and former beauty parlor operator, will take the groom from Rock Springs, where he is with Morrison Knutsen Construction Co.

Clifton Fear Edythe Onid Kemmerer John O'Connor Big Piney High School Morrison-Knutsen Construction Co. du Rock Springs Wyo

All Cinzens Ticket Wins Big Piney City Posts

In Big Piney the municipal election results show the Cinzens Citizens ticket sweeping all seats. Dr. G. T. Morgan is elected Mayor, Anton Subic Sr. and Joe Bradley win as councilmen for two years, with John Stevens and Guy M. Caz elected as four year terms.

Cinzens Big Piney Citizens Felows G. T. Morgan Anton Subic Sr Joe Bradley John Stevens Guy M. Caz

Homemakers Repair Homes With Do It Yourself Patchwork

Wyoming homemakers use inventive fixes to repair everyday items from washpans to rubber footwear. Ellen B Bandstrom notes patches from screen material, sawdust, yarn, and wool cords help old goods last longer. The effort supports wartime thrift with slogans urging to eat it up make it do wear it out.

Wyoming Ellen B. Bandstrom Wyong Laramie Powell Wvictoy SGUIL Sumner Piny Express

Nurse recruitment drive appeals for 65000 students

On May 12 Florence Nightingale's birthday and National Hospital Week are honored to urge 65000 girls to enroll as student nurses immediately. Classes begin in June for those aged 18 to 35 with nursing aptitude. Write for details to NURSE RECRUITMENT COMMITTEE American Red Cross 22nd and Central Avenue Cheyenne.

Florence Nightingale American Red Cross 22Nd Central Avenue Cheyenne Wyoming

Town Clean-Up Day Tentatively Scheduled for May 20

Town Council announces Clean-Up Day on Thursday May 20 to remove rubbish and cans. Residents must place waste in accessible alleys for loading. no sod removal.

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