Boys State attendees named from Bis Piney High
Robert Olson Jerry Hale and Bruce Jones juniors at Bis Piney High School have been chosen by the American Legion Posts of LaBarge and Big Piney to attend the Third annual Wonderful Wyoming Boys State at the University of Wyoming Recreational Camp in Centennial from June 4 to 10. The program aims to educate high school boys in citizenship and self governance through a simulated 50th state where they may hold city county and state offices. Selection based on scholarship leadership and character with recommendations from the high school family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert BE. O'son
Jerry Hale
Igna Bruce Jones
Hays
Choen
Eadersh
Bride To Be Honored At Marbleton Party
Mrs. Frank D Ball Jr and Mrs Robert ONeil hosted a May 12 gathering for Mary Tharon Mickelson at the Ball residence in Marbleton. Flowers, pastel decorations, and a bridge game preceded a guest gift for the bride to be to be James Greenwood in Cheyenne in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D. Ball, Jr
Robert O'Neil
Tharon Mickelson
Ball
Marbleton
Hack
Moss Mickelton
James Greenwood
Cheyenne
Bob Springman
Frank Bray
Card of Thanks and Local Marital Notices
Card of Thanks from Joanne Marincic thanks many for kindness during illness. Ruth Kelly of Daniel Wyoming married Robert Paul Nekon of Missoula Montana on May 4 1950s in Butte Montana. The bride is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs T D O Neil of Big Piney. John Budd taken to LCM hospital in Kemmerer by his son Joe for indefinite stay. friends hope for quick recovery.
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Ruth Kelly
Daniel, Wyo
Robert Paul Nekon
Missoula
Mont
Butte
Montana
T. D. O'Neil
Big Piney
John Budd
LCM
Kemmerer
Joe
American Legion Essay Winners and Loyalist Creed
The American Legion Auxiliary held an Americanism Essay Contest with unit prizes awarded to senior and junior high winners. Emmett Wilson and Marjorie DeGraw earned top and second places in senior high, while Joss Bradley and John Tanner led junior high, with honorable mentions to Beverly Miller and Sally Neble. The write ups urge loyalty, civic duty, and participation in democracy, stressing rights, responsibilities, and respect for neighbors and diverse beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxilary
Emettz Welson
Marjorie DeGraw
Beverly Miler
Joss Bradley
John Tanner
Sally Neble
United States
Sweden
Germany
Austria
Italy
England
Historical Society Meets at O Neill Home in Big Piney
Sublette County Historical Society gathered Tuesday evening at the R O'Neil residence in Big Piney. Edwin Cazier presented the Constitution and By-Laws for approval. Rendezvous practice dates were set and it was decided that Indians from Blackfoot Idaho would perform ceremonial dances for the first scene of the July 2 pageant. The meeting was well attended from across the county.
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Sublette County
Mast of Destiny and Chief Joseph’s Flight Through the Wallowa
The piece recalls the Nez Perce struggle led by Chief Joseph, beginning with 1855 treaties and culminating in the 1877 flight toward Canada. It highlights key leaders including Chief Joseph, Looking Glass, and Big Thunder, the military pursuit by General Howard and General Miles, and the eventual exile to Ft Leavenworth and the Colville Reservation.
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Wallowa
Blue Mountains
Lewis
Chrk
Joseph
Idaho
Oregon
Atpowai
Salmon River
New Perce
Looking Glass
Big Thunder
Nez Perce
Inez
Finale Bret Anothas Eoemigsoy
Vil Anit
Pir Lev
Jere
Howard
Jozeph
Miles
Southland
Ft. Levenworth
Colville
Bruce Jones Qualifies For Wyoming State Track Meet
Bruce Jones of Big Piney placed third in the district high school track meet at Rock Springs, earning a spot in the Wyoming state meet on May 20. Ronnie Nebeker also competed. several schools entered about twelve, and Jones battled through laps to move from last to third. Bernie Trubelier showed potential in the 440.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Piney
Rock Springs
Bruce Jones
Ronnie Nebeker
Bruce
Lava
Breve
Rems
Bruce Wi
Evre of
Rawlin
Bernie Trbelier
University of Wyoming Hosts Annual Intercollegiate Rodeo
Thirty four cowpokes from Wyoming and Colorado A and M competed in a two day rodeo at Laramie. Eddie Hanna of Casper announced. Anne Johnson of Dubois was crowned queen with attendants Maurine Pence and Kathleen Halt at a Saturday dance. Prizes included silver buckles and a $100 all around award.
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University of Wyoming
Coro Rado
Eddie Hanna
Casper
Colorado A and M
Wyoming A
Dale Stiles
Laramie
Bill Whitney
Saratoga
Robert Laramore
Rawlins
Jim Roush
Douglas
Pug Jorgenson
Sheriden
John Cammon
Buffelo
Bill Jones
Buffalo
Jim Read
Cheyenne
Bill Laycock
George Johnson
Cladwyne
Peter Burns
Pinedale
Mike Carroll
Tom Hitchins
Gordon Mickelson
Big Piney
Fran Marsh
Larame
Gene Williams
Sheridan
Dan Rentena
Dick Kauffman
Anne Johnson
Dubois
Sublette County Scholarships Awarded to Ritary Decker
Ritary Decker daughter of Mrs Laura Decker wins the Sublette county scholarship from the county commissioners. The annual award alternates between Pinedale and Big Piney and covers one year at the University of Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritary Decker
Laura Decker
Sublette County
Pinedale
Bip
Piney
Kitaro
University of Wyoming
Rendexvana Oregon Trail Pageant Returns to Daniel Wy
A historical pageant titled Rendexvana recreates an old west scene in Daniel Wyoming on July 2, 19560. Local organizers invite residents to witness performances honoring pioneer history and regional heritage at the event site.
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Daniel
Wyo
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