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Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1944

Page

5

Jones Poss Lindley Rites Held Today

Funeral services were held at the Congregational Church for Jones Poss Lindley a longtime Green River Valley resident who died May 20 in Mt. Pleasant Utah after a cancer battle. He was 1868 born Banab Mexia Texas and lived in Wyoming since 1888. Survived by one sister Charley Ott of Maon Wyoming and several nieces and nephews. Interment in Big Pinty cemetery with arrangements by Morrison Francis Tanner.

Congregational Yer Jones Poss” Lindley Green River Valley Wash Whitman Mt. Pleasant Utah Anaheim Calif Green River Here California Wyoming Jones Ban Ab Mexia Texas Simon I. Syadey Charley Ott Maon Wyo Berten Wmery Crane Congregational Church of Legen Homer

Poppy Day Raised Funds For Soldier Rehabilitation

Poppy Day this year was a round success with generous donations for WWI soldier rehabilitation. Big Piney raised 67.10 dollars and LaBarge 31.65 dollars, totaling 98.70 dollars. Marie Parrell served as Publicity Chairman.

LaBarge Marie Parrell

Wyoming Flag Week Proclaimed By Governor Hunt

Gov. Lester C. Hunt proclaims June 11 to 18 as Flag Week in Wyoming marking 1671 years since the first flag of the nation was adopted. He urges residents to display the flag at homes and businesses and hold patriotic observances during the period.

Cheyenne Continental Congress Lester CG. Hunt Wyoming United States

In Memoriam Anna Bradshaw Hopkins Tribute

In loving memory of our beloved wife and mother Anna Bradshaw Hopkins who departed this life on May 40 1942 GEO W Hopkins and family.

Anna Bradshaw Hopkins

University News Notes on Wyoming seed lab and aviation training

The Wyoming State Seed Lab urges farmers to boost hay and pasture seed production as prices rise for northern alfalfa red clover and sweet clover seed. Women may train as private pilots instructors under university aviation courses opening July 8 with ground school at University of Wyoming.

Wyoming State Seed Laboratory Eleanor Lee Deming State Coed Lambert C. Erickson Wyoming University of Wyoming Univey Wyoming Summit Airways General Brees College of Engineering R. D. Goodrich Army Navy Marine Corps Dean Goodrich

Addition to Big Piney Soil Conservation District Election

The May 20 election at Big Piney and Halfway approved the proposed Addition to the Big Piney Soil Conservation District with 15 votes for and none against. The 34,490 acres would join if the State Soil Conservation Committee consents, and results were sent for review. A mention notes the Minneapolis Daily Journal of 1904 and a new University of Wyoming catalog next year.

Big Piney Soil Conservation District Big Piney Halfway State Soil Conservation Committee Cottonwood

Memorial Day Service Set At Episcopal Church May 28

Memorial Day service to be held at the Episcopal Church on May 28 at 5:60 o clock with special music and candle lighting. Address by Rev Dudley McNeil under the auspices of the American Legion Auxiliary. MARIE FARRELL publicity chairman Joe Belt of Halfway was a town business visitor.

Episcopal Church Dudley McNeil Amercan Legion Auxiliary Marie Farrell

Big Piney District Gains Access to Agricultural Engineering Aid

By joining the District, members will receive engineering advice from Agriculture Department agencies. Members may obtain assistance on meadow improvement livestock breeding and related issues from these agencies personnel.

Department of Agriculture

Child Dies After Bicycle Accident In Rock Springs

Patsy Priebe a ten year old girl from Boulder died at Wyoming General hospital at 7 45 p m Monday from injuries suffered in a bicycle fall last Tuesday in Rock Springs She was visiting relatives Mr and Mrs Leonard Priebe and younger brother Kenneth survive her Funeral services will be held in Pinedale with Francis Tezner the local mortician to transport the body

Rock Springs Patsy Priebe Leonard Priebe Boulder Wyoming General Hospital Priebe Patsy Kenneth Francis Tezner Pinedale

Local Births and Notices Highlight Piney Community Life

Birth announcements include a son born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Arnell at Mrs Arnell's parents home on May 2 with mother and babe reported well. A daughter arrives for Mr and Mrs Richard Key Jr at LOM hospital May 16 with grandparents delighted. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Earl Seaman at LOM hospital May 18 with all well. Various local visits, schooling events, and social notes recount residents in Big Piney and nearby towns attending graduations activities and theater outings.

Ralph Arnell Dan Reothbaum Big Piney Lusser Hettie Wurtelle North Platte Nebraska Flyer Opal Fandlay Petre, Jr Ops Armed Forces Fundiay Petné Richard Dick) Key, Jr Kemmerer Lom Hospital Mother Babe Grandpa Grandma Key Daniel Keys Dudley Httle Earl Seaman Calpet

Marriage of Oma Faye Christensen and John W Grant

MO and Mrs N P Christensen announce the marriage of their daughter Oma Faye to Lieut John W Grant of Pomona California. The ceremony took place at Logan Presbyterian Church Logan Utah on May 11 1944. The couple left for Pomona California for their honeymoon and the groom expects to be called overseas soon. Oma Faye is known locally for her character and education and has worked in defense. Mrs Christensen witnessed the ceremony and returned home Wednesday.

N. P. Christensen Oma Faye John W Grant Pomona Celf Logan Presbyterian Church Logan Utah Pomomy Calif Bir Piney High School Legar Utah Christensen

Food supply warns of wartime shortages and farm effort

Wet Food Administrator Jones cautions that the 1944 food picture remains fragile despite current supplies. He cites three factors: more food sent to armed forces and allies, aging trucks and scarce parts, and labor shortages in farming and processing that threaten replenishment and distribution.

Jones Ecos

Technicolor Lassie Film Shot Planned in Jackson

A 61 member cast and crew including Lassie the collie and star actors arrived in Jackson by train from Victor Idaho to film Son of Lassie in Technicolor. The group stayed at the Wort hotel with Grand Teton scenes planned in Grand Teton National Park. Director Sylvan Simon joined the Hollywood party after arrival. Idaho Falls officials welcomed the crew.

Jackson Teton Fass Victok Idaho Lassie Victor Worth Hotel Hye Billy Severn Pat Delores Prest Leon Tyler Helen Kofard Clifford Sever Billy Budd Weatherwax Grand Teton Peaks Grand Teton National Park Hollywood Sylvan Simor Hollywood Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce Idaho Fells

Next Tuesday May 30th Observed as Me Moriah Dayt

Readable text notes an observance titled Me Moriah Dayt set for next Tuesday May 30th. No further details on organizers events or activities are provided in the fragment.

Me- Moriah

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Memoriam GEO. W. Hopkins and Family University News J. L. Morrill University of Wyomng Kansas State College of Agriculure and Applied Science Manhattan Milton&. Eisenhower Dwight D. Eisenhower Kansas State College Morrill Watt Brandon Kemmerer Gazette BIG Piney Soil Conservation Minneapolis Daily Journal Pinedale Roundup The Joe Belt Rayon U. S. Treanery Department Olver Vickrey Community Hall H. S T. Morgan James Lambert Wash Wintman William Whitman Mt. Breasant Jones “Poss Lindley Frank Johnson Let Taney J. C. Lansbrad Bill Nelsen Chldren Mig Jasl Nelson Carpet Gaiety Theatre Mayland Americas Savannah Sly Tans Ons Wee Aetoe
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