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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1947
Page
5
A Baccalaureate service was held Sunday at St John’s church for the Senior Class of 1917 led by Rev Judson F Lee who gave a notable address inspiring graduates and the congregation. Ecclesiastes was the scripture, with choir anthem and two hymns.
Senator BE Robertson guided Rep Frank A Barretts measure to authorize the segregation and credit of Wind River trust funds for the Shoshone and Arapaho tribes in Wyoming. The bill provides two thirds distributed to individuals semi annually for five years with the rest for government approved use. The measure awaits presidential action at the White House.
The annual Wyoming State Firemen's Convention and Fire School will be held in Afton on June 5 6 7. All fire departments in the state are invited to attend and participate with planned speakers. Departments seeking hotel accommodations should write to the Afton Fire Department.
At the 4:00 a m service at St John the Baptist Church Ubis Sunday May 18 Dr Leeman will dedicate two Morroco bound Prayer Book and Hymnal gifts to the church. They are from Mr and Mrs George B Leeman and children Evelyn and George Jr of Ridgefield Conn as a tribute to Mrs Leaman's grandmother Mrs Minnie Schneider of Blmhurst Long Island NY. Mrs Schneider recently celebrated her 91st birthday. Each book is inscribed St John the Baptist Big Piney Wyoming A Tribute to Minnie Schneider.
Bir Piney Soil Conservation District Supervisors will meet with representatives of the Bureau of Land Management next Saturday to begin a memorandum of understanding for conservation work on public lands. Arnold Olson, chairman, said the group expects about twelve attendees and dinner will be provided by the American Legion Auxiliary.
Governor Earl Warren of California and Rt. Rev. Howard R. Brinker of Nebraska will be principal speakers at University of Wyoming commencement exercises June 1 and 2. Warren will address the graduating class on The New American Crusade and Brinker will give the baccalaureate on Christ and Human Nature.
The Wyoming State Employment Service announces urgent openings for managers interviewers clearance officers veteran employment representatives and key punch operators with permanent positions in state and local offices. Pay ranges from 150 to 280 monthly. George E Spivoner Kemmerer local office manager says examinations on June 7 are open to all. timely opportunity for recent graduates to apply.
Class of 47 graduated in a program at the community hall led by Rev Leeman and Dr Adam Bennion. Diplomas awarded to Shirley Fox Anna Lee Gray and others with scholarships from the University of Wyoming. A spring decked rostrum, reception of 8th graders diplomas, and a dance followed the exercises.
The Wyoming Stock Growers Association marks its 75th anniversary with a Diamond Jubilee convention in Lander Wyoming on June 3 4 and 5 Business and pleasure mix as speakers include Dr George S Benson US Senators Joseph C O Ma honey and R V Robertson and Wyoming Governor Lester G Hunt Special invitations extended to leaders of the Wyoming Wool Growers Association State Grange and State Farm Bureau Federation and a cowboy comedy segment is planned A feature will be Harry Terrells moving pictures on the ravages of fear and mouth disease in South America Local entertainment and room reservations are coordinated by E H Hobson with the Lander Chamber of Commerce Veterans and merit system employment provisions noted Applicants for state merit jobs must file by May 29 with O G Kerney and forms available locally
Senator E V Robertson urged a return of range users to a say in how the Grazing Service is run. Speaking before a House subcommittee he cited Taylor Grazing Act of 1934 and criticized Bureau expansion. He urged fees reflect costs and more input from cattlemen to cut administrative expenses.
High school graduates planning to attend the University of Wyoming in Laramie are urged to register early to ensure entrance. The registrar, R. B. McWhinnie, notes the university aims to admit 3800 resident students this year, with first consideration given to Wyoming residents amid rising out of state applications. Information for new students outlines steps including a $10 registration deposit, with leaflets available through Wyoming high school superintendents and principals.
Francine Huntington and W C Edmondson, Wyoming Eastern Star leaders, made an official visit to Big Piney Chapter No 42 with a banquet at the Community church. Visitors from Evanston Semny Pinedaly Wastington joined the event, and Mr and Mrs George W Nichols of Carpet were initiated into the chapter.
Frank Bray announced the death of his mother in Louisiana on Saturday. The Bray family, including Mr. and Mrs. Bray and their children, spent last Christmas with her and are grateful for community sympathy. The note ends with a request for news items to be sent or phoned in.
Carl Robinson of Afton, executive vice president of Star Valley State bank, was elected president of the Wyoming bankers association at its 9th annual convention closing in Cheyenne. He succeeds F. Porte of Riverton as officers named include Robert Bible Rawlins vice president C N Bloomfield Cheyenne secretary Harold Kerrigan Cheyenne treasurer with new executive committeemen Portz Robert Nekon Powell and G C Waddell Casper.
Starting May 18 the church season begins with services at 9:00 a m at St John the Baptist church. The report notes a rise then fall in farm mortgage debt from 3.2 billion in 1910 to 5 billion in 1946, with a steady decline since 1930. Engineers from SKF Industries discuss ancient ball bearings with eight bronze balls between wooden discs as an early design.
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