Time Set for DeSmet Monument Rite July 4th
Time set for a July 4 mass at the DeSmet monument near Daniel honoring the 490th anniversary of the first Catholic mass in Wyoming. The ceremony at 10:00 a m will be led by two bishops and 10 priests with about 2 000 expected attendees.
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Wyoming
DeSmet Monument
Daniel
Pierre Jean DeSmet
Frank Plemel
John Henry
Cheyenne
Edward Riley
Casper
Arlier
Plemel
John Mrnk
Rock Springs
T. D. O'Neil
Joe Ollivier
Arnold Olson
Captain Birch
Big Piney
Sublette
James F. Mickelson
Plemer
Mrak
Thomas
John Keahey
Blue Hill
Daniel- Big Pine
Pinedale
Charles Woods
Pinedale Rodeo Association
Heinric Sommers
Plemet
Legion Auxiliary Conference Concludes in Afton Wyoming
The spring conference ended at 2 o clock May 26 in Afton with delegates from most of district No 1 s twelve units. District Vice president Mrs Carl Schwary of Rock Springs chaired the Unik meeting as officers spoke including Department President Mrs Lavern Molesworth whose address inspired much enthusiasm. Post and Unit 49 earned praise for a fine entertainment and a delicious dinner. The department convention is set for Rock Springs August 15 16 and 17 and the fall district conference will be in Jackson. Attendees from Big Piney included Mr and Mrs R S Bennett Mr and Mrs William Sherman Mr and Mrs Wm Carr Mrs W L Looney and Mr and Mrs Joel Nelson of Calpet.
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Afton
Wyoming
District No. One
Unik
Carl Schwary
Rock Springs
Lavern Molesworth
Guslo
Post
Department
Jackson
Big Piney
R. S. Bennett
William Sherman
Wm. Carr
W. L. Looney
Joel Nelson
Calpet
Kerr Settles 141 Law Cases Since Taking Office
In 17 months Attorney General Ewing Kerr and his staff have settled 141 legal controversies, 106 inherited from the prior administration. Six inherited cases are on Kerr’s docket, along with eight of the remaining cases.
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Ewing T. Kerr
Kerr
Grand Master of Masons visits Big Piney Lodge
William Haines Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Wyoming A F and A M made an official visit to Big Piney Lodge No 47 Tuesday evening from Evanston His eloquent address covered Masonry topics and he praised the lodge officers and work Two candidates John G C Bude and Joseph Budd received second degree He was accompanied by his son Herson Hanes.
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William Haines
Grand Lodge of
Wyoming
A. F
A. M
Big Piney Lodge No. 47
Evanston
John GC. Bude
Joseph Budd
Herson Hanes
Wyoming Governor Plan Extends Public Fishing Rights
The Wyoming Izaak Walton League adopted Gov. Nels H. Smith's plan to fund public fishing rights through a 25 cent hike in hunting and fishing license fees, raising about 15000 dollars yearly. Funds would buy rights of way for streams and establish public fishing grounds. the plan awaits 1941 legislature approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Izak Walton League
OKAXS
Nels H. Smith
Wyoming Izaak Walton League
Smith
Cheyenne
Uinta County Sportmen’s Association of
Evanston
Army opens enlistments in Salt Lake City area
Under the National Defense Program the U S Army announces openings in the Signal Corps and Field Artillery in the Ninth Corps Area. Applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent and physically fit. Vacancies exist for Ordinance Units with training in repair and small arms. Recruiting offices in Salt Lake City and surrounding cities will hold evening hours for those unable to call during the day.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
United States Army
B. E. Grey
Inter-Mountain Area
Mountain States
Signal Corps
Ninth Corps
Field Artillery
Signal Corps Unis
Army
Grey
City Hall
Twin Palls
Idaho
Attorney General Office Report on Case Origins and Staff
The report notes 43 cases originated under Kerr's regime with 35 settled by Kerr and his assistants. Other staff include Harold I. Baskeller as deputy attorney general and Arthur Kline as assistant attorney general.
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Kerr
Harold I. Bacheller
Arthur Kline
Time Draw Near For Chuck Wagon Days Here
Time is drawing near for the Big Piney Chuck Wagon Days set for June 15 and 16. A free barbecue dinner starts at 11:00 a.m. on the 15th with two beefs donated for the feast, followed by a western street parade and a large rodeo at the grounds, directed by Clifton Fear Sr. and team, with new bucking horses and other events. A big dance closes each night for visitors and residents alike.
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Big Piney
Sadie Osterhout
Olson Brothers
Clifton Fear Sr
Wyoming to aid MGM outdoor Wyoming shoot in Jackson Hole
The state will cooperate with Metro Goldwyn Mayer for an upcoming action picture in Jackson Hole next month. Only hazardous work hires incur compensation assessments, state Treasurer Christensen says. MGM plans to use 100 Wyoming guardsmen and Indians, with Wallace Beery starring in God Man of Wyoming, while Beery and Col Tim McCoy attend the Wyoming Steel Growers banquet in Lander.
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Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer
Jackson Hole
Wyoming
Idsha
MGM
Mart T. Christensen
Idaho
M-G-M
Northwest Passage
Prcture Company
Christemen
Therre
Jim Company
Orthopedic Conferences for Examination of Crippled Children
Orthopedic conferences for examination of disabled children from birth to twenty one years are planned. June 7 Cokeville Grade 1 School Building 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dr A L Huether attending. June 18 Rock Springs General Hospital 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dr Huether. Wyoming State Health Department and county health officers assist.
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Cokeville
Wio
A. L. Huether
Rock Springs
Wyoming General Hospital
A. L Huether
Wyoming State Health Department
Dewey on Air May 27 1940 Wars Foreign and Domestic
Notice that Thomas E. Dewey will speak on a National Broadcasting System program titled Wars Foreign and Domestic. The broadcast originates from Station WRRS in Dallas Texas and is scheduled for 7:30 to 8:00 PM Mountain Time on Monday May 27 1940.
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Thomas E. Dewey
National Broadcasting System
WRRS
Dallas
Texas
Red Cross Chapter Appeals for Aid
Sublette County Chapter of the American Red Cross appeals for local donations to meet national relief quotas for Europe’s war refugees. Contributions can be given at the Bank or to treasurer Albert Larson or to J G Olivier, local chapter chairman. Urgent need noted. proceeds will be wired to National Headquarters. clothing donations also welcome at Oliver store.
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Sublette County
American Red Cross
Europe
Albert Larson
J. G. Olivier
America
Oliver Store
Lady judge weds Wyomme couple in Kent's Corner ceremony
Miss Dorothy Taylor married Ray Baldwin in a dramatic Kent's Corner wedding at Kelly. Justice of the Peace Mrs Amy Kent officiated beside her cottage fire. Attendants included Virginia Taylor and Stanley Seaton. The bride, daughter of rancher Luther Taylor, and groom, a Seaton ranch employee, plan to reside in Jackson.
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Kent
Korner
Kelly
Dorothy Taylor
Ray Baldwin
Amy Kent
Baldwin
Luther Taylor
Jackson Hole
Seattle
Wellington
Taylors
Kelly Grade
Jackson-Wilson Art School
Grin Seaton
Jackson
Seaton Ranch
Tie Piney
Wyomme
Cupid
Thenk
Justice of the Peace
William Baldwin
Big Pnoy
Teton Park and Baciestics Open to Tourists
Jackson May 27 Grand Teton National Park opens to the public with an all-day program by park naturalists including hikes nature walks auto caravans and evening camp-fire lectures starting soon. Jenny Lake camp facilities and museum open daily. roadways are in good condition. Entrance fees are one dollar per car and one dollar per house trailer, with Yellowstone permits honored.
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Jackson
The
Grand Teton Nations
Jenny Lake
Ith- Jenny Lake
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone Park
Grand Teton Park
Conservation course begun at University summer school
The University of Wyoming Summer School catalogs a conservation course for teachers to study state and national programs and fit them into curricula. Instructors will cover soil erosion, water conservation, and related subjects, stressing teaching methods. The first term, three college credits, and the program aims to connect conservation with improved student welfare and school efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Wyoming
College of Education
Wyoming
America
Horse Thief Caught Near Border Wyoming
Jasper Yarger, sought by Sublette County officers for stealing a mare named Morse and a saddle from Kenneth Nobie ranch in Fall River Basin, was captured near Border last week by Lincoln County Sheriff Harvey Cettrel. He admitted taking debris from Standard Timber Co. on LaBarge Creek before fleeing toward Star Valley and is in custody awaiting trial in Pinedale.
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Sublette
Ma Morse
Kenneth Nobie
Fall River Basin
Star Valley
Border
Harvey Cettrel
Lincoln County
Yarger
Standard Timber Co
LaBarge Creek
al Pinedale
Jasper Yarger
State Land Office seeks lease bids for Wyoming lands
The State of Wyoming under the Taylor Grazing Act has received bids for lands in Evanston Sublette County totaling about 2356.92 acres. Fifteen days from the first publication, lease applications will be mailed to interested parties. communications should be sent to the Commissioner of Public Lands in Cheyenne. James B. Griffith, Commissioner of Public Lands, first published May 23 1940, second May 30 1940.
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State Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyoming
State of
Evanston
Wieney
Commissioner of Public Lands
James B. Griffith
Business visitor T D O Neil from Kemmerer
T D O Neil, a Kemmerer business visitor, spent last week in the city for meetings and local engagements. He discussed potential collaborations with several firms and expressed interest in regional trade opportunities.
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T. D. O'Neil
Kemmerer
State Department of Education and Territorial Days History
Wyoming's constitution backs education and the Legislature created the State Department of Public Instruction. The forerunning text outlines divisions General Vocational Special Deaf and Blind and details funding and duties. Current Superintendent Esther Anderson leads the agency with a historical roll of former superintendents listed. Community notices mention visitors from Kemmerer and Cottonwood and a Strawberry Festival and Church fundraiser set for Saturday June 1.
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Wyoming
State Department of Public Instruction
State Board of Education
Ficio
Boa Cf
Publc
Department of Public Instruction
U.S. Office of Education
Congress
Ian
Esther Anderson
Stephen H. Farwell
Estella
Reel
Co. H. Parmelee
T. T. Tynn
A. DB. Cook
Rose A. Bird Maley
Edith K.Q. Clark
Katherine A. Morton
State Department OF Education
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Legion-Auxiliar
Grand Master OF Masons
Big Piney Lodge
Federal Building
Pocatella
Idaho Falls
Wyo
Sheridan
Flynn
Scottsbluff
Nebraska
Ogden
Red Cross
Sierst
Teton Park
ST University
D. L. Olivier
Kkemmerer
James Walker
CCG
C. G. Jewett
Cottonwood
Congregational Church
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