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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1960
Page
3
A travel note recounts a Kyota hotel strike over monthly wages, gratuities and tip policies. The account describes Japanese hospitality, theatre, banking visits, silk crafts, and tourist impressions from Kyoto to Tokyo, with observations on culture, fashion, and the photographer’s experiences.
Mary Fear presided at the Guided Mrs. meeting in the Legion hall. Members planned a county fair water basket fundraiser and a homemade item donation. a $5.09 contribution for project funds was noted. A film on a loan engine was shown and Arma Lee Wolprude spoke on a credit meeting in Pinedos with Miss Releaser from the University of Wrenty as guest.
Large crowd expected for the annual Wyoming Stock Growers Association convention in Cheyenne June 2 and 3 with talks by Arthur H. Motley US Chamber of Commerce president and panel on Federal aid to Education.
Green River Wyoming August early marking tour by George Nimmo and L C Bishop maps ancient Pony Express stations across Wyoming during the centennial preparations. They place signs for horsemen groups to plan practice runs before the historic mail relay from St Joseph to Sacramento. A full route map and timetable are available through the Wyoming Travel Commission and the Centennial Commission office in Cheyenne.
The High School will hold graduation exercises Friday night May 27 with 17 graduates ready to enter college. Valedictorian Joyce Chapman and Salutatorian Judy Albee lead a class that includes Jamies Boyt Patti Doerr Deanne Fear Ronald Wacklin Net Heinrichs Jerry Jones Lenora Larsen Lois Luce Jackee McWilliams Larry Perkins Gary Stenp Monty Thornton Werd Whitman Trehert Wilson Connie Yose.
Mrs. George Feman of Granzer Wrens died in a Sunday auto collision when her car struck the concrete barrier one tenth mile north of La Paree. Her husband Penn was badly injured and rushed to a hospital in Travan for treatment.
A violent Saturday wind tore through the region causing damage to Leon Covell’s house trailer parked near the Carter cutoff and Hamsferk river turnine. The gale overturned the trailer once and caused partial collapse noted by witnesses as the strongest gusts of the day.
William F. Smith Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Wyoming visited Big Piney Lodge No 47 AR and AM at the Masonic hall. He spoke to the brethren as colored slides of the Gorge Washington Memorial in Washington DC were shown with explanations. A banquet hosted by the Eastern Star preceded the lodge opening.
Baccalaureate services were held Sunday evening May 22 in the school auditorium for the H. S. Gradustinge class. The Rev. Ralagh Dennison of the Episcopal church delivered the address before a large audience. The class expressed forgiveness and gratitude for the occasion.
The Wycoming Society of Northern California holds its annual join together picnic on Sunday June 12 1950 at Dimond Park Oakland in the picnic area from 10 AM to 4 PM. President Paul Karpni says former Wyoming residents may attend. Free drinks and toffee will be provided and music will be played. Playground facilities will be available for children with accompanying parents.
The Junior Ginsy of Bit Piney High School hosted its annual Junior Prom on May 21 1960 with the theme Calypso Holiday. Yellow and green decor framed the auditorium as a large yellow bird centerpiece, crafted by Mrs. Walter Cranor and junior class members from LeBarge. Special numbers featured Dick Tanner on bongos, Bud Brause on sticks and bass drum, Carolyn Pfaff on accordion, while Pam Yest sang. Carolyn Pratt was named queen with Penny Chapin and Fam Yest as attendants. Dick Tanner crowned king beside Weldon Chivers and Mike Murdock as attendants.
A special meeting of the Southwest School District Board of Trustees was held May 17 1960 to seek patron input on becoming a first class district. A vote will be presented May 28 1960 at 10 30 am in the high school lunch room. Margaret M Evenild, Clerk.
Memorial Day on May 30 honors loved ones who have passed. The observance recalls those who served and those they left behind, with ceremonies and moments of reflection across communities.
An rural bulletin describes dusting sheep for tick control using Texaphene mixes, tips on fly control near cattle, lawn fertilizer guidance, and 4-H events. It notes Sagebrush spraying timing, Black foot Flying Service work for private landowners, and a Bondurant Beavers 4-H cake walk funds for camp.
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