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Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1929

Page

5

Yenne Rifleman to Defend World Title at Quantico Tryouts

Washington, D. C. reports that W. L. Bruce of Cheyenne Wyoming, under War Department orders, led preliminary NRA tryouts for the United States International Rifle Team at Quantico Marine Range. Bruce scored 536x600, besting rivals including Harry Renshaw of Tucson.

Washington, D. C W. L. Bruce Cheyenne Wyoming National Rifle Association War Department United States International Rifle Team Marine Corps Rifle Quantico Virginia United States Bruce Harry Renshaw Tucson Arizona Rome Italy Stockholm Sweden Union International de Tir Marine Corps

Uncle Sam Builds World's Biggest Zeppelin

The Examiner features Elma Scott Watson's illustrated article on Uncle Sam building two Zeppelins in Ohio, aiming to surpass all prior airships in size. The piece reviews the engineering challenges solved to achieve this historic aviation milestone and contrasts American progress with German origins of the concept.

Uncle Sam Germany Ohio Sam Elma Scott Watson The Examiner

El-Bo Ranch Rodeo Set for July 26 27 28

The Jackson Hole Courier reports the El-Bo ranch rodeo will run July 26 27 and 28 with a bigger and better show than before several new events added to the program. The official schedule will be announced early next month.

Jackson's Hole El-Bo Ranch

Home from trip to Grants Pass Oregon fishing success

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burney and relatives returned from a two week motor trip to Grants Pass Oregon with a top salmon catch. They traveled via Idaho along the Columbia River highway admired for scenery. Burney landed a 21 1/4 pounder on the trip and a photo of him with the big fish is available at Burney & Co's store.

Oregon Frank Burney Elva Seitz Albert Larson Grants Pass Ore A. Snider Larsons Snider Larson Idaho Columbia River Burney Burney & Co Mr. Burney Mr. Snider

Highway Officials to Meet in Chicago on June 3

Executive committee members from all sections will convene in Chicago on June 3 to discuss business of the American Association of State Highway Officials including applications for designation of additional U S routes and changes to existing routes. Wyoming Commissioner E Z Levison is expected to attend as western representative. Route designation rests with the committee, which adopted a complete shielded state route system about three years ago.

Chicago U. S E. Z. Levison Wyoming United States American Association of of State Highway Officials

Lost horses near Big Piney Wyoming Seeks finder

Lost, sefrayed or stolen one black gelding weight 1050 with star on forehead and PS branding on left shoulder. One bay gelding weight 450 with snip on nose and Fistula on both withers branded J left shoulder. Any sightings please notify SiG Cazier Forest Ranger Big Piney Wyoming. Rewara Wyoming Bankers Association to convene in Lander in August. Lovell Lovell Gas Company struck oil in well being drilled for gas west of here.

Sig Cazier Forest Ranger Big Piney Rewara Wyoming Bankers Association Lander Lovell—Lovell Gas Company

Mothers Day Program at Community Church Sunday May 12

Minister Rev A G Best invites families to Mothers Day services at 10 a.m. Parents especially mothers should bring children for worship and a Mothers Day program. Next Sunday children will worship at 9 30 a.m. with a brief sermon. summer plans move worship to 8 30 a.m.

A. G. Best Subjeet

Lund and Hooker Inspect Daniel Fish Hatchery

Carl Lund and Robert A. Hooker visited the Daniel Fish hatchery at Big Piney for a thorough inspection. They reported everything in good shape and expect an excellent hatch of trout fry this season. Lund noted 200,000 Mackinaw trout will be available for planting in Middle Piney lake, aiming to boost angling opportunities.

Carl Lund Middle Piney Lake

Many Changes in University Faculty

Five appointments four leaves of absence and one resignation were approved by the University of Wyoming board of trustees. R W Warner becomes instructor in mathematics effective Sept 1 and will take over classes from Clarence Barr as acting head during O H Rechard’s sabbatical. Ralph O Marts is appointed research assistant in ideology effective July 1, replacing Virginia Whittier who resigned to marry J K Eckert. William Reidel gains a new seed potato certification post effective July 1. Vernon Chapman named Natrona county agent based in Casper. Dr F L Nussbaum granted leave to pursue France research with a Social Science Research Council grant. Roger C Frisbie granted July–August leave to study pipe organ in Paris. E F Fuller and S H Knight receive joint absence to evaluate the Arapahoe Indian reservation in a US government land-rights suit. They will begin summer appraisals.

Laramie, Wya University of Wyoming University Board of Trustees R W. Warner Clarence Barr O. H. Rechard Ralph O. Marts Marts Virginia Whittier J. K. Eckert William Reidel Vernon Chapman Natrona County Casper F. L. Nussbaum Social Science Research Council France Roger C. Frisbie Paris Marcel Dupre Notre Dame Cathedral E. ©. Fuller University S. H. Knight Geolery Arapahoe Lander United States

Quieting Title Suit in Sublette County Wyoming

Sherman Albert Lloyd files in the Third Judicial District a petition to quiet title to specified parcels in Sublette County. Respondents must answer by the Sunday of July 1929. Attorney Ivan S. Jones represents the plaintiff. May include list of real estate described and relief sought to adjudge interests null. An additional note mentions Masonic Lodge activity in Kemmerer and preliminary construction work for a Great Western sugar factory at Wheatland.

Mexwell Investment Company Uinta Irrigation Company Uinta County Irrigation Company Sherman Albert Lloyd District Court Third Judicial District State of Wyoming Sublette County Ivan S. Jones Plaintiff

Livestock Situation and New Wyoming Magazine Debut

J A McNaughton analyzes how country buying splits purchasing power between central markets and rural areas, hurting producers. The piece discusses origin, rail concentration, and impact on prices, plus new Wyoming magazine The Pepper Pot from Casper edited by Zmmet Fuller, with plans for the Wyoming Stock Growers convention at Sheridan on June 4-5.

Town Illinois New England Chicago Ilinois Iowa Northwest Interstate Commerce Commission

Memorial Day Observances Across The District

Community notes recount visits and gatherings among local families in Rock Springs and surrounding towns. Memorial Day 1929 is marked nationwide with veterans services, flag ceremonies, and cemetery visits to honor fallen soldiers.

Responsibility for Safety Falls on Individual Drivers

A Rocky Mountain Motorists report argues that today’s traffic safety hinges on individual driver responsibility. It notes that cars now meet higher safety standards, while motorists lag in using advances like four wheel brakes, self starters, balloon tires, and better headlights. The piece emphasizes driver conduct over mechanical faults in accidents.

Rocky Mountain Motorists, Inc A. A. A. Club Fed Accident Prevention Department The Automobile Club

Coughlin Chosen as Team Captain

Charles Coughlin of Laramie is named captain of the University of Wyoming basketball team for 1930. A giant center and guard, he has been the Cowboy mainstay for two years and will play his last season next year. He is also a football letterman and a talented punter, and he belongs to Sigma Alpha Epsilon.

Laramis Charles Coughlin University of Wyoming Coughlin Laramie Cowbay Sigma Alpha Tession

Rev and Mrs Kimmel Visit Memorialized by Locals

Rev and Mrs H C Kimmel arrived from Manitou Colorado and are guests at Albert Larson home. Mrs Kimmel is niece of Mrs Larson. Kimmel formerly served as minister of the Community church here and will be remembered by many. Mrs Kimmel was formerly Miss Marie Rinker of Kemmerer. The Kimmels have lived in Colorado the past year where he leads a church.

Kimmel H. C. Kimmel Manitou Colo Albert Larson Larson Marie Rinker Kemmerer Kimmels Colorado

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Yenne Rifleman Office OF Insurance Employers’ Liability Assurance Corporation, Ltd London England State OF Wyoming Theodore Thulemeyer C. S Lund and Hooker Yisse Daniel Fish Hatchery Masonic Lodge Grand Lodge Fred Beck James P. Jensen J. Z. Bess Oscar Beck L. D. Tanner James F. Mickelson F. A. Fear Alec Win. Payne J. B. Budd George W. Hopkins Great Western Sugar Factory Wheatland J. A. McNaughton NEW Wyoming Zmmet Fuller Emminent M. Wesley Fuller S.T. Bledsoe Wyo. Stock, Growers’ Association Sheridan Bronx Charles Jerome Albert Rock Springs Agnes May West H. B. Jons Arthur Pape Paul Pape and Son James Payne Nolan Thompson Dee Goodrich Pinedale Dudd Witherspoon D. H. Scott F. H. Pape Helen Alice Lester Pape S. Mershon Beatrice Edwards Cora Schol George Franz George Ssims Beaver Lester William and Paul Pape T. O. Warren James and Homer Payne Doris Lucile Warren Bridge Grover Dressler Daniel Ther Ranch North Beaver Cladles Chomas Ava Hot Springs Mr. Lund Dr. Hocker Daniel Fish Hatchery D. E. Bess and Son Walter Brewer Childern Gnes West Frank Thane Charles Thomas William Thomas Jud Pearson Bic Flandersfield Loomis Park General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation, Ltd Perth Scotland
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