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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1964
Page
3
Dr John J Few selected as 14th president following Dr Humphrey retirement on June 30. Few has held many senior roles and achieved much in education and public service.
Over 110 homemakers from Sublette County and nearby areas attended the event. Exhibits and demonstrations by the 2 Better-U Club and Bronx Homemakers featured fashion and crafts. State official Nora RyanN narrated, while Leonard Meacham of the state penitentiary spoke on inmate education and rehabilitation.
Three individuals at the University of Wyoming will be awarded LL D honorary doctorates during June commencement exercises. Retiring UW president D G Humphrey Mrs Margaret McEotee a Cheyenne resident and Mr Bob Hope will receive the degrees for outstanding service to the state. Local homemakers clubs prepared a display and dinner program as part of the event. Wyoming upland bird hunters reported a 1963 season yielding pheasants partridges sage grouse and wild turkeys totaling 147100 in state game.
Funeral services for Rose Shideler Lewis were held Tuesday May 12 1964 at the Congregational Church in Truth or Consequences New Mexico. Rev Dan Johnson officiated with organist accompaniment by Mrs George Mof fat. Rose born November 16 1908 in Big Piney Wyoming was daughter of Elias and Emma Shide Jer and lived much of her life in Big Piney. She married Ray Lewis and winters in New Mexico summers in Big Piney. Pallbearers included Guy Carr Guy r Edward Boyd Jim Carr Dec Dearth Elbert Walker. Interment followed at the cemetery with a graveside service. Attending relatives and friends hailed from Caldwell Me Opal Wyoming and Loveland Colorado.
Expresses gratitude to the American Legion Auxiliary mentors and volunteers who provided meals and prepared danishes after the loss of Rose Lewis. Acknowledges Mr and Mrs Mervin Shideler and Mr and Mrs Guy Carr and families for support.
The Junior Prom held May 9, 1964 at Big Piney High School featured the theme Chapel by the Sea. Debbie Coon was crowned queen with Mickey Bresford first attendant Jolene McWilliams second attendant. Don Lewis reigned as king with Brad Andersen first attendant and Paul A Scherbel second attendant. Lara Trible Orchestra provided music and a banquet preceded the event with classmates and faculty in attendance.
The county 4-H home economics judging winners include Annette Ibel Debra Garbutt Nancy Stesle and Karen Fosher with first year Linda McAlister second year Karen Fostier third year Nancy Steele and fourth year Debra Garbull. state fair age group winner Annette Scherbel. A total of 48 girls competed in the April 18 and May 2 contests at Dantel with the next county event set for July 17.
Green River Valley Cattlemen gather May 24 at 10 am in the Pinedale Court House to meet BLM Director Charles I. Stoddard and Wyoming State BLM Director Ed Pierson. An agenda will be prepared and sent to executive members. all association members are invited.
The text describes grayling favoring cold clear streams with abundant bottom life and notes the porcupine’s buoyancy due to its dense coat. It mentions Ja Megal in Wyoming and the act of attempting to catch game fish using an artificial light or lighting device.
A mixed column offers lawn mowing and fertilizing guidance, recommending proper height, clipping disposal, and watering practices. It also discusses fertilizer types and application rates, plus an overview of common fabrics and trade names in the textile industry with a prompt to obtain a pamphlet detailing the 17 fabric groups.
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