W. E. Billy Sherman Dies In South Dakota
W. E. Billy Sherman, longtime Big Piney area resident, died in Rapid City South Dakota after a stroke. A World War I veteran he is survived by his wife three daughters and a son. Military funeral services will be held in Rapid City with burial in Memorial Cemetery.
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Lander
Wyoming
Jeneva Coffey
Kemmerer
Wyo
Jeneva
Pyuis Desart
Fatsy Hoffeman
Jean Larson
William
Bully
Enl Ware
Wyoming Hosts WASHO Meeting in September
Wyoming to host the Western Association of State Highway Officials meeting this fall at Jackson Lake Lodge, September 10, 1955. Jackson Hole officials will provide fire supervision for the 34th annual gathering. R. Bromley, Highway Superintendent and President of WASHO, announced chairmen and committees to direct activities, with delegates expected from 23 states and territories.
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Wyoming
Jackson Hole
Western Association
R. Bromley
Jackson Lake Lodge
WASHO
United State
Texas
Haewall
Aeske
Bromley Site
T. D Sherard
Kirby Holds
Ross G. Stapp
Sutton
Templeton
Thomage
Kilty
T. B. Hartney
G. T. Bath
I. E. Russell
Wesley K. Wiker
Homer Oxley
Co. J. Kriz
Asa Jarrett
Sun Valey
Idaho
Bublette County Historical Society Plans May 27 Meeting
A special meeting of the Bublette County Historical Society is set for Friday evening May 27 at 8 p.m. at Sargent's Inn to discuss whether to erect a Butler building on the Rendezvous grounds. Mrs Charles Dawis and Mrs Calvin Scheiness with son Bruce traveled to Seymour Towns to visit relatives.
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Bublette County Historical Society
Sargent’s Inn
Charles Dawis
Calvin Scheiness
Bruce
Seymour, Tows
Sublette County Red Cross Exceeds 1955 Drive Quota
Sublette County has met its quota of 925 dollars for the 1955 American Red Cross Drive. The total raised to date is 1007.19 dollars. Mrs Frank Ball Jr presides and Mrs Frank Bray chairs the fund, thanking helpers including Mrs Mollie Freese, Mrs Mabel Braue, Mrs Mary Pape, Mr Bertha Thomas, Mrs Bess Clow, and Mrs Ethel Dav.
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Sublette County
Frank Ball
Frank Bray
Moliie Freese
Mabel Braue
Mary Pape
Bertha Thomas
Bess Clow
Ethel Dav
John Tanner Elected Senator At U. W.
John Tanner of Big Piney was named a senior senator of agriculture for the Associated Students of the University of Wyoming. The ASUW senate, composed of twenty members plus officers, governs student activities. Memorial Day observances and local community notes are reported, including a fire at the Frank Bray residence and social events in the area.
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University of Wyoming At Laramie
John Tanner
Big Piney
Associated Students of the University of Wyoming
ASUW
A. Su.w
von Pueden
Senate
John
Francis W. Tanner
Budds Golden Wedding Anniversary Reception Attended
John C Budds golden wedding anniversary reception drew about 230 guests at Meadow Canyon Ranch last Saturday afternoon continuing the celebration of their fiftieth anniversary. Local relatives and friends from across the region attended from two to five o clock as tea and refreshments were served.
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John C. Budds
John C. Budd
Meadow Canyon
Lodge at Moran opens June 12 in Grand Teton area
Wyoming's new six million dollar lodge at Grand Teton National Park will be dedicated June 12 with an all day open house from 10 am to 6 pm. Raymond Lillie, VP and GM, and Laurance Rockefeller will speak at a dedication dinner at Jackson Lake Lodge. About 400 officials are invited. The lodge operates June 15 to September 15 with 300 rooms, cottages, dining for 200, and spaces for art and shops, with proceeds supporting conservation efforts.
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Jackson
Wyo
Wyoming
Grand Teton National Park
Raymond ¢. Lillia
Pam
Lillie
Laurance
Rockefeller
Graz Teton Lodey and Transportation Company
Jackson Lake Lodge
Hon
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Jackson Holl Preserve
Int
Kathy Nichols Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party
Mrs George Nichols hosted a birthday party for her daughter Kathy who turned seven Sunday. Guests included Suz Ann and John J Chrisman Gordon and James Mickelson Cynthia Wilkerson Valerie and Murray Weber Margaret and Bonnie Stein Bobbie Spring man and Spencer Nichols. They played games then enjoyed sandwiches ice cream cake and punch. Kathy opened and displayed many gifts. George Earp has been in Salt Lake City for medical treatments.
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Mra
George Nichols
Kathy
Suz Ann
John J.chrisman
Gordon
James Mickelson
Cynthia Wilkerson
Valerie
Murray Weber
Margaret
Bonnie Stein
Bobbie Springman
Spencer Nichols
Rendezvous on the Green celebrates mountain men legacy
A historical commemoration titled Meet Me on the Green invites attendees to Daniel Wyoming on July 3 for a Rendezvous marking the fur trade era. The talk recalls how beaver hunters mapped the West and shaped North American history, with a focus on Daniel’s first Sunday in July gathering.
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North America
Great West
Ruxton
Far West
Colorado
Mexico
United States
Daniel
Wyoming
Wyoming ranchers study uranium rights at convention
Wyoming ranchers from diverse operations plan a detailed panel on The Rancher's Rights in Uranium Prospecting during the closing session of the annual Casper convention amid state conflicts over landowner rights in areas under uranium prospecting, organizer Covnfford Har en and Jack.
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Wyoming
Casper
Cinfford Haren
Jack
Veterans of three wars make memorial poppies
The American Legion Auxiliary reports that disabled veterans from World War I II and Korea have crafted memorial poppies for Poppy Day. They work in hospitals and rehab facilities, with about 12,000 veterans employed this year and over 25,000 poppies planned.
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America
W. O. Ray
Poppy
American Legion Auxilary
Ray
Korea
Ranchers face legal questions at uranium panel in Casper
In the Pump in Buttes area in Johnson and Campbell counties prospectors trespassed on private yards during April. Ranchers attending a convention in Casper will hear experts on mineral rights tied to uranium exploration. Principal speakers include Willem Whitelock Montrose Colorado and Robert McPhillamey Wyoming deputy AG. A broader discussion will feature Senator Frank A. Barrett and Edward Womrley. The panel begins at 1 30 pm June 9. Barbara Chapman visited Coalville Ohio relatives.
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Fon
Aosselation
Pumpin Buttes
Johnon
Cammbell
Apri
Caxpet
Hansen
Willem
Whitleck
Montrose
Colorado
Robert McPhillamey
Wyoming
Pumpkin Buttes
Frank A. Barrett
Casper By
Land Management Bureau
Department of Interior
Mr. Hansen
Mrs James Mickelson Hosts Tea for OES dignitaries
Mrs James Mickelson hosted a tea at her ranch home honoring Ruth A Jones Hartford Com Most Worthy Grand Matron of the General Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. Also present were Mra Ethel Thorpe chairing Rita Committee and Mrs Emma Fowler of the Temple committee with guests from Connecticut and Nebraska.
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James Mickelson
Ruth A Jones
General Grand Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Hartford
Com
Ethel Thorpe
Rita
CES
Connecticut
Nebraska
Emma Fowler
Temple
OES
Massachusses
Robert L Miller
Jane
West Indies
Mickelson
Europe
Big Piney Copter O. E
Ladies of Honor
Alberta
Canada
Mickeson
Wyoming 1955 Fishing Orders Supplemental No 2
The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission issues Supplemental Order No 2 dated May 19 1955 amending the 1955 Fishing Orders. It adds a six fish per day limit for waters in Drainage Area No 4 A Green Limits including Big Piney Children's Pond and specifies age restricted openings at 14-Mile Reservoir Rock Springs and Big Piney Children’s Pond open only to under 14s. Evans ton U P Ice Ponds and Pioneer Licenses with age limitations apply for the regular season.
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Wyoming Game and Fish Commission
Rock
Evanston
Glidden Vows May 17 1955 Big Piney Examiner note
A short reader notice from Big Piney Wyoming names Mr Geo W Hopkins and Glen Fr Johnston. It mentions family updates including Carleen in Alaska with her husband and new son Steven James Derting born Feb 7 1955, Jim in the Army bound for Alaska, Lieutenant Raymond Johnston at Harlingen Texas, and a dry hot season with rain scarce.
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Glidden
Big Piney
Geo. W. Hopkins
Geo
George
Oregon
Carleen
Alaska
Lilan
Hhasen
Glen FR. Johnston
Sandra Oeil and Marjorie Olson Return Home Friday
Sandra Oeil and Marjorie Olson are set to return home Friday from St. Mary of the Wasatah School in Salt Lake City Utah for the summer vacation.
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Sandra Oeil
Marjorie
Olson
St. Mary of the Wasatah School
Salt Lake City
Utah
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W. E
Billy”. Sherman
South Dakota
Sherman
Mobridge
South Dako
Ewwolette County
U. W
Bray
Rock Springs
Richard Griggs
A. A. Thompson
SyWester Griggs
Elton Clow
Sylvester Griggs
Coh Wayne
Bilton Clow, Jr
Riverton
Snday
al Conrad
Biz ‘Piney
Rodney Bennett
William Budd
Clifton Fear
Fears
Lela Gurney
BR. V. Thompson
Moran
Kathy Nichols
George Earp
Lake City
Myra Cooley
Pinedale
Barbara Chapman
Sun
Coalville
Ohio
Glenn Johnston
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