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Newspaper

Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1929

Page

5

Pioneer Photographer Jackson Publishes West History

William H. Jackson, renowned Wyoming photographer, has authored The Pioneer Photographer with Fraf Howard Diggs. The 314 page volume details his 1866 Oregon Trail crossing, early commercial photography, and work with the U S Geological Survey under Dr. F W Hayden, including Yellowstone. at 86 he remains mentally vigorous and supports the Oregon Trail Memorial Association planning a Wyoming visit.

Wiliam H. Jackson Wyoming Aifo Fraf Howard HR Diggs Jackson Oregon Trail U 5S Geological Survey F W Hayden Yellowstone Park Hayden Ezra Meeker Wyong

To the Graduates High School Hopes and Local Notices

The piece urges graduates to view high school completion as a new beginning with duties and ethics guiding future progress. It notes Nelse Gorgensen and the Sublette County Livestock Association meeting in Pinedale and lists local visitors and remarks, including George Moffat and the bachelor’s club.

Hife Strne Lfe

Grateful Plan Seeks Mothers and Widows Pilgrimage

Congressman Vincent Carter of Wyoming promotes Public Law No 52 to compile names and addresses of Wyoming mothers and widows of World War I fallen, to inform them of government funded gravesite pilgrimages in Europe. The act covers travel, visas, and a two week stay aboard U S vessels between 1930 and 1933, with eligibility limited to deaths from 1917 to 1921 and prior pilgrimages excluded.

Vincent Carter Wyoming Europe United States Secretary of War

Senior Class Play High Flyers A Grand Success

The Senior Class play High Flyers presented last Saturday at Clyde Hall was a grand success from every phase and furnished laughter through the three acts. All Class of 29 members took part and deserve credit for their acting ability. The hall was taxed to capacity with people from every section of the country honoring the graduates, their sponsor, and teachers.

Clyde Hall

Sublette County Schools to Close Friday 1928 29 Term

All schools in Sublette county end the 1928 29 term this Friday with teachers returning home after a successful term. Big Piney school activities end with Friday evening commencement at Clyde hall. A full program is printed elsewhere. The town election produced Geo W Hopkins as mayor and Nelson Christensen Geo A Moffat as councilmen. Albert Larson and W E Sherman were other mayoral candidates. A canvass will occur at the next Town Council meeting.

Sublette County Big Piney Activites Clyde Hall Geo W Hopkins Nelson Christensen Geo A Moffat

Mothers Day program at Community Church Sunday

Community Church announces a Mothers Day program on Sunday May 12 at 10 a m with Sunday School at 10 and public worship to follow note future worship will alternate mornings and evenings. Parents especially mothers urged to attend with children and support the church activities.

Community Church Rev A C Best

Track meet results spark countywide interest last Saturday

The district spelling contest and track meet in Sublette County drew broad attendance. June Healey of Pinedale won first in spelling with Richard Coleman of Boulder second, and Cora Davison of Marbleton third. Numerous track events followed with multiple age group prizes and relay wins, as May McAlister Sommens oversaw the day.

Healey Pinedale Richard Coleman Boulder Cora Davison Marbleton Douglas Katherine A Morton May McAlister Sommens Sublette Billie Goss Walter Colemaz Katherine Brosmman Dred Bertram Ruby Wilson Charles Pennock Jack McBade Carl Holt Alec Privé Eileen, Bertram Evelyn Daniels James Ditton Dale Vickrey Robert Dunham Agnes Brosman Blaise Westley Esther Goss

County Commissioners Proceedings Pinedale May 7 1929

Sublette County board met with Gust L Larson as chairman and two other commissioners. Bills were audited including salaries, taxes, and equipment purchases. A Caterpillar tractor contract with Robin T Tweet Co. of Cheyenne was approved and filed. meeting adjourned to June 4 1929.

Sublette Board of County Commissioners Gust L Larson James P Jensen J W Montrose Gammond & Stevens Co Hesse William Fardy Pinedale Telephone Co Feltner C C Doyle Leita Albert R T Davison Ned Montrose J. W Public Health Service Healey Mary Jamator Hopkins R W Jensen James P J W Larson Gust L Fred & Jay Moise & Powder Twaedt, Co Robt Luce Robbins Robin T Robin T Tweet Company Cheyenne Rock Springs

Local Acknowledgments and Visits Across Pinedale Area

The record notes moves and visits around Pinedale Wyoming including Mr CG Y Phillips relocating to Pinedale, the Pape and Payne families visiting and hosting, and relatives traveling to Rock Springs and Baggs. Mother's Day gatherings honor Mrs Payne and Mrs Philips with family dinners. Target practice and county events are also mentioned along with local school and social activities.

W J Payne James Payne Berne Payne Homer Payne Mason’ Philips Payne Philips

Tre Levestock Situation and Citrus Marketing Shifts

In a discussion on government aid for relief, the article notes citrus growers prosper by selling at centralized markets, contrasting with past dependence on country buyers. It recalls early California citrus days when buyers dictated terms, selecting fruit, packing under their brands, and selling for selfish profit.

J A McNaughton California

Green River Cattle Association Holds Annual Meeting

The Upper Green River Cattle Association re elected Chas Olson as president and Frank Steele as secretary treasurer. James Jensen Olaf Folson and Nels Jorgensen named to the advisory board. Eighteen members attended. The group endorsed state and national cattle Growers associations and debated marketing and central sale benefits. They supported a Newfork to Roaring Fork game refuge and discussed citrus and livestock marketing practices in detail.

Pinedale Upper Green River Cattle Association Chas Olson Frank Steele James P. Jensen Olaf Folson Nels Jorgensen Supervisory E Favre Rangsels National Association National Sublette County

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Nelse Gorgensen State Livestock Commission Nelse Herman Langheldt Mr. Thomas State Highway Department Kemmerer Austin Richardson Camel District George Moffat Phillipsburg Kansas George Bachelor's Club James Bertram Salt Lake Tucson Anzona Colorado E. F Caldwell J C Penney Co Horace M Lewis Lewis Cash Frank McGert California of Smder Basin Oscar Beck Public Instruction Jette Beck Lewis Wilson Bob McBride Alec Price Velyn Dewels Eileen Bertram Albert Sommers Guls Mildred Bertram Jack McBride Steele Ard Thens Pennock Cora Donald Faler George Vickrey State OF Attest,c Peltner The Paul Grade Cliff Burns Kem Bronx CG Y. Phillips Charles Albert Paul Pape W. J Payne Ranch P C Pape Artie David Bollinger Jerome Albert Ranicha June Robert Jerome Charles Davis Rifle Club Warren Bridge F H William Pape Willam Irvin Thomas Carl Lord RS McDole D R Scott Arthur Pape Myr Rodney Pape Alice Pape TRE Levestock Green River Cattle ALS Real Co-Operative Marketig Big Piney High School Senior Glass A C. Best Joseph Budd Donald Barley Thelma Vickrey and Jim Ray Miss Kitto P. W. Jenkins al Osterhout Ray AC
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