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Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1956

Page

3

Gallemore and Cooper wed in Moose Wyoming ceremony

John Gallemore and Suzanne Cooper joined in marriage at the Church of the Transfiguration Moose Wyoming at 2:00 PM Monday May 21 Reverend W A Thomas officiated. Miss Cooper and Mr Gallemore of Big Piney were attended by local guests and the reception followed in Jackson. The couple planned a honeymoon in San Francisco then Ellensburg before summer school duties.

W. A Thomas St. John's Episcopal Church Jackson Wyo Suzanne Cooper John Gallemore Big Piney Church of the Transfiguration Moose Margaret Demorest Paul J. McGrath Elizabeth Chapel John Budd Nei Herschler Henry Budd Joe Budd T Rnvis Tanner Floyd Spencer Wrath Bray Wart Hotel San Francisco Calif Tvers Ellensberg Wash Gallemore Gallemone

Four-H Club Members to Be Honored in Future Programs

Outstanding recognition in Citizenship Lead Community Relations and Public Speaking will bring honors to thousands of 4-H Club boys and girls this year. Awards include certificates of honor funded by Thomas B. Wilson, $300 scholarships, all expense trips to the National 4-H Club Congress, and watches, medals, and trophies for various leadership and speaking winners. National and sectional honors are coordinated by the Cooperative Extension Service and National Committee on Boys and Girls Club Work with details via county Extension offices. Memorial Day May 30th.

Sin Siyeng Thomas B. Wilson Chicago Edward Foss Wilson Gene Autrey Wm. Rigley Jr. Co Congress Counly Pure Oil Company Club Congress Cooperative Extension Service Awanis National Committee On Boys and Girls Club

Accident injures man when pistol discharges at his belt

Charles Lima was accidentally shot in the upper palm of his leg on Tuesday by a 222 caliber pistol in a holster on his belt. He was rushed to La Evanston Hospital for treatment.

Charles Lima la Evanston

Lions Club Officers Elected at Iguiney Meeting

The Lions Club of Iguiney elected officers at a May 17 regular meeting at Community Hall. Victor S McGinnis was chosen president with Fred Schaffer as first vice president and Paul Virost as second vice president. Dan Ghape became third vice president, Orville A. Wilkerson was tail taster and Norman Perlins along with Donald W. Jewett named directors. Paul J. McGrati was elected secretary-treasurer and Paul W. Scherbel as secretary-treasurer.

Lions Club of Iguiney Community Hall Victor S McGinnis Jet Fred Schaffer Paul Virosts3 Srd Dan Ghape Tail Tavister Orville A. Wilkersonion Tanner Paul J. McGrati Treas Paul W.scherbel Norman Perlins Donald W. Jewett

Junior Wyoming Stock Growers Association Plans Annual Meeting

The two year old Junior Wyoming Stock Growers Association schedules a time packed program with the Wyoming Stock Growers Association. Activities include a luncheon business session Tuesday noon and an evening event. Hilton M Briggs dean of the College of Agriculture at the University of Wyoming will speak at the occasion. Wednesday is open for attendees to join convention sessions, the meal, banquet, and dance. Thursday morning features junior events and related sessions.

Wyoming Stock Growers Association Wyoming Stock Growers Hilton M. Briggs of Agricutture University of Wyoming Param Jumitoss “My Wyoming ‘Penitentis Ly

Veterans GI home loan study highlights buyers and costs

A Veterans Administration sample of over a million GI home loans from 1944 to 1955 reveals buyers averaged 32.1 years, with monthly housing expenses about 96.75 dollars and incomes near 493.80 monthly. The data show 407,000 loans in 1954 and 643,000 in 1955, with 60 percent for new homes and rising down payments and maturities.

Stock Growers Meet in Rawlins to Highlight June Convention

The 14th annual Wyoming Stock Growers Association convention will be in Rawlins on June 5 6 7 with top speakers and panels. Norman Barlow will present the annual report and Dr G H Good and Earl Butz will address research and national agriculture topics. Brucellosis control livestock economics and sheep branding also feature as committees meet and the 1957 host city is chosen.

Wyoming Stock Growers Associaton Rawlins Wyoming Norman Barlow Association George H. Cross D Jr Car- Belles Hilton M. Briggs College of Agriculture University of Wyoming Neal Hilston James Tucker Dale Bohmont Robert Platt Cairne Deck Brenner Montana Stocktrawers Association G. H. Good Wyoming Live Gok and Sanitary Board Raymond J. Doll Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City American Stockman American Way Earl Butz Washington, D. C Butz Cecil Hellbusch Safeaway Denver G. Good Leeland A. Grieve Brannd Dan Thornton Colorado Milward Simpson Basimaster AE. Vass Vass

Veterans buy new homes at higher prices in 1955

Veterans who bought new homes paid about 550 dollars more in 1955 than 1954. The average price of new homes was 12 476 in 1995 compared with 11 924 in 1954. Existing homes averaged 1343 in 1955 versus 10 989 in 1951. Down payment ratios rose, but housing expense to income stayed similar. Greene praised planned taco plane use in Department operations as long needed.

Wyoming Game and Fish launches air plane program

A.F.C. Greene announced a modernizing move for the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission with an air plane program. Two aircraft, a Piper Super Cub at Pinedale and a four seat Cessna at Cheyenne, will support elk counts, waterfowl surveys, and long distance transport. Pilots J. A. "Art" Goomis of Torrington and Charles N. "Dick" Miller of Pinedale will operate the planes full time, with aim to improve field operations and efficiency.

A.F.C. Greene State Game and Fish Commissioner Wyoming Game and Fish Commission Pinedale Cheyenne Greene J. A. “Art’ Goomis Torrington Charles N. “Dick” Miller

Remains of T D O Neil Laid to Rest in Local Cemetery

The remains of Thomas D. O Neil were moved to Big Piney for a graveside service conducted by Charles Bertek of the Catholic church from Pinedale. O Neil died in February 1955 after a long illness, with obsequies held Wednesday afternoon in a local cemetery.

T. D. O’neil Francis Tan Salt City Thomas D. O'Neil Big Piney Charles Bertek Catholic Church Pinedale Mr. O'Neil

Antelope permits to be amended by Wyoming game commission

At a Casper meeting the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission moved to amend 1956 resident antelope permits for Little Sandy Lander Creek South Rock Springs Pinedale Boulder North Pinedale and West Green River areas. Applications due 5:00 p.m. August 1 at Cheyenne office with August 3 drawing. Winners notified and must pay license within 7 days or lose permit to next alternate. unclaimed permits sold on a first come basis.

Wyoming Game and Fich Commission Casper Little Sandy-Lander Creek South Rock Springs Pinedale Boulder North Pinedale West Cheyenne

State allocates abatement funds to Wyoming towns

Wyoming Game and Fish Commission grants include 800 dollars to Medicine Bow Chugwater and Guernsey 1100 dollars to Torrington Big Piney and Glenrock 1260 dollars to Douglas and 1500 dollars to Kemmerer bringing 1956 allocations to 30100 dollars Greene lauds the program as vital for protecting waterfowl fish and fur bearing species and conserving water resources across the state

A. F. c. Greene State Game and Fish Commissioner Wyoming Game and Fish Commission Casper Medicine Bow Chugwater Guernsey Waich Greene

Town of Big Piney Declares Clean-Up Week

Proclamation proclaims May 28 to June 2 as clean-up week. Residents are urged to complete yard clearing to use provided trucks for rubbish removal. Stack waste in the alley for collection during the week. By order of the town council.

Big Piney

Masonic Dance Grand Affair At Community Hall

The Masonic dance by Big Piney Lodge A. T. & A.M. at the Community hall last Saturday night drew a large crowd. Music by Martin Tangich orchestra from Kemmerer. Attendees included John Gallemoore, chair. Mike Viraskka. Bobby Miller. Punch was served. nonresident permits limited to 25 percent of total. Beef pricing and grades explained for shoppers in Wyoming stores, with Prime to Utility grades and stamps described.

Masonic Big Piney Lodre A. T A.M Agan Martin Tangich Kemmerer John Gallemoore Mike Virasska Bobby Miller Punch

Patsy Kothe to Attend FHA National Convention in Chicago

Patsy Kothe aged 17 from Carper Wyoming will delegate to the 1956 Future Homemakers of America National Convention July 2 at the Conrad Hilton Chicago. She is a senior at Big Piney High School and has held multiple FHA offices. Adviser is Miss LaRue Campbell.

Patsy Perry Kothe Perry Kothe Carper Wyoming Future Homemakers of America Conrad Hilton Chicago Big Piney High School PHA LaRue Campbell FHA U.S Territory Patsy FRHA Anmwcan Home Economics Association U.S. Office of Education Amerita, Vocational Association National Education Association Yves Spewing School Jobs Daughters Pen Chub Paper Annua

Farm Pureau Amateur Contest at Pinewale Jivine 21

Two age groups compete for a state convention trip and cash prizes in a rural talent event at Pinedale Wyoming. First group ages 18 to 28 must be Farm Bureau members. second group ages 6 to 17 may be regular or associate members. Events include vocals instruments folk dance and skits with topics on agriculture and national economy. For entry contact Mrs. Will ford Steele or Mrs. Orval Janes in Pinedale.

Farm Bureau Alericutfe Wiil Ford. Steele Orval Jeincs Pinedale Wyo

Stan Murdock Crowned Champion Track Man of Pinedale

Stanley Murdock led Pinedale to its second Wyoming Class B track title at Gillette on May 19 scoring 54 points. He set a 440 yard dash record of 52 seconds, beat the 100 yard mark in 9.2 seconds, won the 220 yard dash and took second in the broad jump. He is the son of Mrs Solon Murdock of Pinedale.

Stanley Murdock Pinedale Gillette Murdock Stanley Solon Murdock Wyo

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