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Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1959

Page

3

Lambert-Sessions Wedding at Community Church

Mise Kathryn Lambert and Elvin Scott Sessions wed at the Congregational Community Church at noon on May 26 1959 in a double ring ceremony. The service was conducted by President Walter C Yose Jr of the Upper Green River LDS branch. The bride wore Chantilly lace and satin with veil and pearl accessories, carrying a white satin Bible and white gardenias. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Lewis Wilson Jr and bridesmaids Misses Patricia and Barbara Shape Kay Sevions. Best man Leroy Levi and ushers Ray Sessions and another relative. A reception followed at the Legion Hall then a wedding trip to the Black Hills with plans to reside in Big Piney. Out-of-town guests from Kamas Utah Evanston Wyoming Jackson Wyoming and Bisbee Arizona attended. Mrs Orahood retiring teacher from the local high school and Mrs Lambert noted in local society news.

Mise Kathryn Lambert Elvin Scott Sessions Congregationnal Community Church Walter C. Yose, Jr Upper Green River LDS Church Miss Lambert James Lambert Big Piney Mr. Sessions Thain Sessions Byron, Wyotine Lewis Wison, Jr Patricia Barbara Kay Sevions Leroy Levi Lakorge Ray Sessions Shechen Chapel Jackie McWilliams Mary Budd Frame Cade Loretta Dibler Cair Wehr Mae Atkinson Alice Lewis Carla Lambert John Lambert Frank Lambert Kamas Utah John H. Waters G. Varney Evanston Wyoming J. H. Waters Bisbee

Commencement Draws Large Crowd for Class of 59

A Friday night commencement on May 22 drew a huge crowd for the Class of 59. Miss Velma Lingford state superintendent spoke, with John Galemore leading the School Band and Clinton Dunning presenting awards and diplomas. The program included solo and vocal pieces, a valedictory by Lyle Gurney, and congratulations at the auditorium rear. The graduates listed include Allen Bradley Alya Clow Loreniz Dibler and others from the community advancing to further study or work.

Velma Lingford State Superintendent of Public Instruction Cheyenne John Galemore Walter Yose Upper Green River L.D.S Ike Bessie Kothe Perry Kothe Carper Wyo Donald Jewett Pat Chapel Clinton Dunning Lyle Gurney Marshal Gurney Ema Lindford Supt Lindford James Greenwoo Hugh Allen Bradey Alya Clow Loreniz O. Dibler S. Cyril Housley Suzanne Kuniberiin Ken Kondziela Richard Kundert Edith F. Lomax Howard Ib, Masoner Vivet L. Millbun Nathan Ross Sandra F. Slatier Caol Jean Slepp Boyd D. Whitman

Lanes-Wells Company Letter on Big Piney Airport Aid

A Houston firm pledges 100 dollars for Big Piney Airport improvements to serve emergency flights and all weather traffic. The letter from Jas D. Hughes cites extensive operations nationwide and notes limited current presence in Big Piney while expressing neighborly support.

Wells Company P.O Houston Texas Marshall E. Gurney Big Piney Bat Finty Wyoming Gurney J. K. Wagoner Big Piney Jas D. Hughes

School Awards Program Highlights May 20

May 20 awards program featured Mr Dunning presiding and Mrs Jewett presenting spelling and reading awards across grades one through six. Mr Gallemore announced band music honors while Miss Micheli distributed theater and scholastic certificates. Multiple students received typing shorthand service and perfect attendance awards, with P. Stevens presenting junior high honors and athletic honors noted.

Jewett Scott Scherbel Patty Lewis Blake Hymas Judy Keeney Margaret Ball Charles Otr Betty Covell Murray Weber Barbara Rhodes Anthony Tomassi Judy Thornton Doi Lewis Ettist Randa Burleson Val Jones Marilyn Madison Mrs. Ras Steve Chapel Suzanne Kimberin Larry Slatter Mike Murdock Joyce Chapman Ward, Whitman Sharon Fales Judy Albee Connie Yose Bessie Kothe Lois Luce Mr. Gallemore Barbara Bahem Bunny Yeaman Kathy Bell Gallemore Kathy Lambert Karen Kundett Ma. Gallemore Robin Murdock Galemore Micheli Boyd Willman Loretta Dibler Jackis McWilliams Mary Budd Charlotte Whitman Deanne Fey Bessie Othe Juanita Kuntiort Carolyn Piatt FHA Violet i Misouri Sublette County Mr. Kurkow Beverly Covell Kurkowski Lth Sth Eugene Montgomery Boh Richard Surom Nancy Budd Nih Ralph Wilkerson Gallomore Lyle Gurney Deanne Freer Stevens Ronnie Moore Tommy Madison Jill Greenwood Marque Ball Terry Fleming Bruce Chadburn Tony McBride Tommy Moore Evelyn Vickrey Cynthia Wikkerson Diana Near Richard Philips Paul Scherbel David Berrong Ronald Fleming Vincent Tomassi Juanita Kundert

Betty Olson Honored At Come As You Are Party

Betty Olson was honored at a Saturday afternoon party hosted by Mrs. John Tanner and Mrs. Ralph Manning at the Tanner home. Guests played TV commercial guessing games with Mrs. Jack Gurney winning a prize and others competed in sewing item design contests. Refreshments were served and Olson prepared to wed in June. Memorial Day notice closes with local business hours.

John Tanner Ralph Manning Tanner Betty Olson Jack Gurney James Carr Betty

Household Shower for Don Query and Spouse in Marbleton

Mr and Mrs Murray Collins and Mr and Mrs Dick Keeney hosted a surprise household shower for Mr and Mrs Don Query Saturday night at the Query home in Marbleton. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Paul Virostko Mrs Howard Masoner Mr and Mrs Robert Lucas Mr and Mrs George Kurkowski and other hosts. Gifts were given then cake and toffee were served.

Murray Collins Dick Keeney Don Query Query Marbleton Paul Virostko Howard Masoner Robert Lucas George Kurkowski

Anniversary Dinner Marked Four Couples Same Day

Four couples celebrated a joint wedding anniversary with a Monday night dinner at the Bennett home on May 25. Rodney Bennett Sr Carl Doerr Jigg Ball and Mike Virostke hosted with Mrs Vir ostha preparing turkey and trimmings. Guests included Loretta Dibler Patty Doerr Earl Hargrove and Dudley Key.

Rodney Bennett Carl Doerr Jigg Ball Mike Virostke Virostha Bennett Loretta Dibler Patty Doerr Earl Hargrove Dudley Key

Pre nuptial shower honors Sharon Albee in LaBarge

Mrs Travis Owens and Miss Bessie Rothe honored Sharon Albee at a Monday evening shower in the LaBarge Community hall. Albee opened and displayed many gifts. Refreshments were served by hostesses. Albee and Mr Max Woolrey plan a June wedding. Glen Chivers will attend Coleen Chivers graduation in Vernal Utah this week.

Travis Owens Bessie Rothe Sharon Albee LaBarge Sharon Miss Albee Max Woolrey Glen Chivers Coleen Vernal Utah

Allen Harper Rites Here and in Colorado

Allen Edward Harper born October 1923 in Custer South Dakota was a World War II veteran and tie setter by trade. He relocated to Colorado then Big Piney living with his family until his death on May 19 1959. Requiem High Mass was held May 21 at St Annes Church in Pig Piney with interment in Grand Junction Colorado. Pallbearers included family and friends from Big Piney and nearby areas.

Allen Edward Harper Custer South Dakota Manood S. D Colorado Big Piney Dewey Ann Mamnaytt Randall Cheryl Eddie Paul Wally Ed Harper Tom Harper St. Annes Church Pig Piney Fr. Logue Our Lady of Sorrows Rock Springs Wyo Norman Perkins Richard Gordon Alfred Olson Philip Maxinck Pet Lewis Roy Peck Grand Junction Gillick St. Joseph’s Church Tom Leslie Harper Bennie Gall

Cord of Thanks for Allen Harper Family Note

We, the immediate family of Allen Harper, thank Fr. Logue Alter boys pallbearers Dr. Johnston Francis Tanner Dr. Burgeon and friends for kindness prayers and gifts. Mrs Marilyn Harper and Children Mr and Mrs Rd Harper Tom Paul and Waly Mr Bennie Call.

Allen Harper Fr. Logue Alter Johnston Francis Tanner Burgeon Marilyn Harper Rd Harper Tom Paul and Waly Bennie Call

Nitrogen and insect control for lawns and gardens

Nitrogen use on lawns depends on water control and suitable grasses. apply 400 pounds ammonium sulfate per acre for hay fields, and 2 to 4 pounds of available nitrogen per 100 square feet of lawn. Malathion or chlordane recommended for garden pests. read directions carefully. State Home Demonstration Council meets in Laramie June 10-12 with speakers Loretta Cowden Neal Hilston and Helen Hunter.

State Home Demonstration Council Larame Mardell Fear Ava Davis Loretta Cowden Federal Extension Office Dean Neal Hilston College of Agriculture Helen Hunter State Home Demonstration iLeader Martha Ulrich Laramie Wyoming HDA

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