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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1939
Page
1
The first week of the Fair Labor Standards Act shorter work day brings wage hikes of 25 to 20 cents per hour for about 200 Wyoming workers. Overtime pays time and one half after 42 hours. Minimum-rate workers gain up to five dollars weekly starting October 24, with nationwide effects reaching 1.26 million workers.
The school schedules an Armistice Day program Friday at 2 30 with the American Legion Auxiliary presenting colors and Rev Walter W McNeil giving two short addresses. A band concert follows Saturday at 8 15 with admission 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children not in the program.
Norma Stone reports a seventh and eighth grade party hosted by Mr. Rencalio on Monday at three. Students bobbed for apples, earned candy prizes for pinning the tail on the cat, and played guessing games. Winners included Junior Moffat Louise Daniels Betty Mae Mickelson. A lunch of cookies candy apples and punch followed a day described as very nice by the children.
Miss Schwab held a Halloween party for fifth and sixth grade Tuesday afternoon at three. Activities included games such as pinning a tail on a donkey a squirrel and the nut and a relay race before the party ended.
This report explains that actual war events are heavily censored and distorted by propaganda. It introduces Joseph W. LaBine who provides concise, interpreted European war analyses for readers to base informed discussions on.
The Piney football team hosted Pinedale in a practice game at Pinedale and won 34 32. Tony Subic scored a touchdown and Phillips Mowerton added three. Senator James Jensen pledged $1 per touchdown, a promise kept as six scores were recorded. The team thanked Miss Schwab for refreshments and praised teammate cooperation.
Jackson defeated Big Piney 52 to 6 Friday afternoon October 24. Piney held Jackson scoreless in the first quarter and scored on a fumble return, then Jackson entered a heavier lineup in the second quarter and scored repeatedly. The third quarter mirrored the second with Jackson pushing across more scores, while Piney rallied some long drives in the fourth and played better defense late.
Cheyenne Wyoming December first marks the start of a state child welfare program by the welfare department in cooperation with the U S Children's Bureau. Welfare Director S S Hoover says a full time state supervisor will be placed in the field, with plans to open branch offices in most of Wyoming's 23 counties. Continued on page three.
The District One fall meeting of the American Legion and Auxiliary was held at Cokeville on October 28 with attendees from Big Piney and other units. Department Commander Captain James of Cheyenne spoke on the Dies committee and anti-ism dangers, followed by a banquet. The afternoon sessions included reports on paid memberships, quotas, and awards, with Mrs. T Mollsworth and Mrs. Mary Probst as featured speakers. The spring conference is planned for Afton in June.
The local Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star prepares a play to be held at the Community Hall on Thanksgiving night November 23. A dance will follow the performance. Also note early greeting cards at 22E Examiner Print Shop.
The era’s business upturn began before the war and continues at a slow pace. Domestic demand must lead any recovery as Europe hoards cash while inventories rise. Bank deposits and excess reserves show strength. analysts remain bullish but cautious about possible recessions. Russia’s role looms large. Mussolini’s stance shifts as the Rome-Berlin-Tokyo axis weakens.
San Francisco report notes dry snow will be plentiful for winter sports in Grand Teton and Yellowstone. The park road will be kept open this winter for the first time, while paving nears completion on the Twogwotee Pass road U S 287, signaling higher winter travel to the area this season.
A Japanese party hosted by Mrs Ernest Sebastian at Mrs Rodney Bennetts Oct 25 featured lantern decorations and costumes in Japanese pajamas. Bridge prizes went to Mrs Edwin Carmer for high score, Mrs Rod Bennet second hugh, and Mrs John Stevens low prize. door prize to Mrs William Sherman. A Japanese lunch on the floor with chopsticks followed.
The Artists' Guild met at the Sargent Inn with Mrs. Robert O Neill as hostess for a luncheon and program. Eleven members and one visitor attended. Contests named winners Mae Sommers and Mrs Clark, with Mrs Osterhout and Mrs Neil contributing stories and poems. Next meeting set for November 18 at Mrs Osterhout's home.
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