Punchers Triumph in District B Championship Over Superior
In a district class B football final at Mountain View, the Punchers defeated Superior 37-14 to claim the district title and earn a regional showdown with Lingle. Key plays included Murdock and Wilson scoring for Big Piney, Vickrey's defense, and Porter and Batosti standout efforts for Superior. Vickrey totaled 14 tackles as Big Piney outgained Superior 345 yards to 132.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punchers
Superior Dragons
Mountain View
Olte Low
Big Piney
Jerry Parker
Avanston
Lingle
Superior
Roger Battisti Doke
Jerry Torres
Bob Wilson
Superior Tex
Murdock
Pattisti
Wilson
Vickrey
Dick Tanner
Lew
Dallas Hoff
Dragos
Peason
Dragons Batosti
Dave Porter
Porter
Battusi
Offens
Wisentine
Vic
Dardty
Gines
Sublette County Historical Society Announces Next Meeting Date
A historical society note confirms the next meeting at Sargent's Inn will be Tuesday, November 16, with Pine Dale sources indicating the date. The earlier report cited November 16 but spelled variants in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sublette
Sool Music Clinic to Be Held at Lyman
An interschool music clinic for the southwest district will be held at Lyman on November 20 and 21 with Mountain View and Lyman hosting. Participating schools include Piney Pinedale Star Valley Cokeville Kemmerer Evanston Jackson and the two hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South West
Lyman
Mountain View
Piney
Pinedale
Star Valley
Cokeville
Kemmerer
Evanston
Jackson
Lions Club Ladies Night Draws Big Piney Crowd
About 150 people attended the Lions Club Ladies Night on October 29 at the Community Hall. The event featured a cocktail party, a sumptuous family style banquet, a floor show by Little John Beedner and his orchestra, and a lively dance. Don Chapel welcomed guests, Toastmaster Renner kept the program moving, and Beecher and his band provided music that drew praise from locals. The Lions Club organizers were thanked for bringing the popular entertainers to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big
Pincey Lions Club
Evaine
Don Chapel
Renner
John Beedner
Rush
Big Piney
Beecher
Lions Club
Junior Farm Bureau to Present Play at Pinedale
Sublette County Junior Farm Bureau presents a four act comedy Introducin Satan to audiences in Pinedale on the evening of the 17th and in Big Piney on the 19th. Oscar Evans directs a cast including Mr and Mrs Peterton Mike Murinch Philip Murinch Danty Micheli Mr and Mrs Dana Fasher Rulon Wofhnden Mr and Mrs Darra land Courtney Beverly Evans and Charles Sims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sublette County
Pinedale
Bre Piney
Oscar Evans
Peterton
Mike
Philip Murinch
Danty Micheli
Dana Fasher
Rulon Wofhnden
Darra‘land Courtney
Beverly Evans
Charles Sims
PTA Meeting At School House November 10
The Big Piney PTA will meet at the school house Tuesday November 10 at 7:00 pm. A noted speaker will discuss Children’s Services. Members and interested persons are urged to attend. Following the meeting the local Education District room teachers will serve refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Piney Pta
American Education Week Observed With Coffee Hour
The 39th annual Education Week will be noted with a Classroom Teachers Association coffee hour after PTA Tuesday night on November 10. Invitations will be issued later in the week at elementary classes per teachers schedules. Reduced activities are planned due to crowded rooms but all are urged to visit and support the schools this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Classroom Teachers Association
Debbies Ninth Birthday Party At Home
Debbie Merks celebrated her ninth birthday on Saturday October 31 at her home with 43 friends invited for an afternoon of games and fun. Afterwards refreshments of cake ice cream and jello were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debbie Merks
Grade School Halloween Parties Parade of Costumes
Grade school children held Halloween parties Friday featuring a costume parade and refreshments at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
Richard Hecox Jr of Cora killed in auto wreck
Richard Hecox Jr a 24 year old son of Mr and Mrs Richard Hecox of Cora was found dead in Pine Creek about 7 o clock Wednesday morning. The car evidently left the railing and hit the creek throwing him from the vehicle. Deputy Mortis Horton and G or Francis W Tanner investigated the accident. An inquest would not be necessary. The accident is believed to have occurred about 9 o'clock Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iguard Hecox, Jr
Richard Hecox
Cora
Pine Crea
Sieif Mortis Horton
Gorone
Francis W. Tanner
Sidan
Oil Worker Brought Back From Casper by Sheriff Horton
Sheriff Morris Horton of Tinley went to Casper and returned with oil worker Robert Tinley for questioning in the Wayne Howe case after Howe was found dead last week. Tinley was picked up by Casper authorities last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Horton
Tinley
Casper
Robert Tinley
Wayne Howe
Doad
Artists' Guild Luncheon Hosted by Osterhout and Murdock
Mrs Eadie Osterhout and Mrs Mary Murdock hosted the Sable County Artists' Guild at the Give Cafe in Big Piney on October 29. Attendees included Mrs Joe Murdock and Mrs Ken Guis with guests and hostesses named. A meeting followed the luncheon with musical numbers and readings, prizes awarded for performances and an original conte by Macgie Gue. Madge Funk honored as accompanist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eadie Osterhout
Mary Murdock
Sable''s County Artists' Guild
Big Piney
Joe Murdock
Ken Guis
Harold Taylor
Ken Roberts
Minnie Budd
Osterhout Tanta
Wids Springicon
Modes Funk
Beth Richsdson
Michel Sewett
Helen Tanner
Betty Blake
Dorothy Sargent
Lita Henrick
May Sommers
Gertrace Olson
Pearl Spencer
Lora Jewelt
the Hosieteer
Daley
Pencer Spock
Etta Hens
Macgie Gue
Madge Funk
Five Entertain at Bridge Parties in Sublette County
Mrs James Mickelson and others hosted bridge luncheons at the Miller and family homes with Halloween decor. Guests came from Sublette and Lincoln counties. Friday winners in bridge were Mrs William Bloom first, Mrs Butler Hilion second, Mrs George Earp low. Canasta prizes went to Mrs R M Miller high and Mrs Ted Newcomb low. number prizes to Mrs Ross Meeks and Mrs James Harrower. Saturday winners were Mrs Jack Kelly first, Mrs Nellie Frizzell second, Mrs Walter Cranor low. Canasta high went to Mrs Martha Stevens and Mrs Annie Proffit low. Miss Mary Louise Sargent Wonlow won number prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mickelson
Revert
L. Miler
James Greenwood
Robert Thompson
Gordon Mickelson
Bridge
Miller Home
Satur
Famly
Sublette
Lincoln
William Bloom
Butler Hilion
George Earp
R.° M. Miller
Ted Newcomb High
Robert Tamblyn
Barry Smith
Ross Meeks
James Harrower
Jack Kelly
Nellie “Frizzell
Walter Cranor
Martha’ Stevens
Martha’ Stevens and ‘Mrs. ’ Annie Proffit
Canasta
Mary Louise Sargent
Shir- Mns
Robert Harrower
Lindsay couple travels to Utah for brother's funeral
Mr. and Mrs. Hal Lindsay left Tuesday for Heber Utah to attend funeral services for their brother Martin Lindsay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myr
Hal Lindsay
Heber
Utah
Ins
Martin Lindsay
John H Wardell Pioneer Rancher Answers Final Call
Funeral services were held November 2 1939 in the Community Hall for John H Wardell born November 18 1886 in Miferees Utah died October 23 1949 in Rock Springs Wyoming. He came to Green River Valley in 1897 married Mattie May Tracy at New Fork Wyoming and had six children. Interment was in the Buney cemetery. Pallbearers included Gene McWilliams Vern Meams Slim Hull and Lance Hill. Survived by wife six children two sisters four brothers and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Wardell
Clyde Rigby
Noman Ferkins
Connie Yose
Old Rugged Cross
Iden
Water C. Yore, Jr
Green River Branch
LDS Church
Jack Hil
North Jordon
Utah
Ronnie Yose
Gene McWilanne
Ing McWiliams
Vern Meams
Slim Hull
Ray ‘Wardell
Lance Hill
Miferees
Rock Springs
Wyoming
John Wardell
Jane G. Hull
Green River Valeys
Jen
Mattié’ May Tracy
New ‘Fork
Wyo
Ida. McWi Ams Jackson
Edna Mewilliams
Madge McWilliams
Big Piney
John E. Wardell
Hugh H Wardell
Cos
Leora Swannin
Pinedale
Fairty
Dun
Martin Wardell
Biz Pincey
Maggie Johnom
Rex Wardell
Bell Carr
Hush Wardell
Ronee Wardell
Buiney
Norman Perkins
John War
Rex
Winchester
Elva Smith
Wallace Wight
Mars
Luben McKendrick
Harl Ross
Hal Egbent
Jack Hill
Rachel Wright
David Wright
Card of Thanks for support after bereavement
We extend heartfelt gratitude to all who assisted us in our recent bereavement. Your kindness will always be cherished and the beautiful offerings are deeply appreciated.
Wyoming State Supt of Public Instruction outlines NDEA funds
Cheyenne October 30 1959 Miss Verma Linford announced that projects totaling 223 006 representing 35 senior districts in 23 counties have been viewed and requests for 104 000 of matching funds under the NDEA act have been tentatively allowed for December distribution pending finalisation on November 25. Official forms require project descriptions and lists of materials and requests must be signed by the school superintendent and school board officer. Requests cover standard equipment to improve science mathematics and languages in elementary and secondary schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Verma Linford
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Wyoming
al Bona Fide
State Department of Education
Schol Board
Bull Sale at Kemmerer Averages $523
Strong demand for the 18th Southwest Wyoming Hereford Association sale held in Kemmerer Wyoming on October 28 with an average price of 523. Deanne Fear of Big Piney owned the champion bull. Joe Budd owned the reserve, bought for 1500. Spencer Trothers of Evanston purchased the reserve champion for 855. The First National Bank of Kemmerer presented the champion individual tag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Wyoming Hereford Association
Kemmecrer
Wyoming
Jer Sage
Wiliam B. Bagley
Deanne Fear
Joe Budd
Spencer Trothers
Evanston
Fear
First National Bank of Teammercr
Raymond Essman
Tanner JR
Big Piney
Star Valley
Hereford Randh
Thayne
Miller
den Jewett
Lelan Eyre
Lyman
Calved Imeen
Ar Vaisy
Deli Hereford Ranch
Star Valley Herefori Ranch
Calved
Desnne Fear
Star Valley Hereford Ranch
Tanner Brothers
Joe Buda
Srd
Jinsen
Mmicheli Hereford Ranch
Genge Bugis
Sen
Micheli Hereford Ranch
Geo- Bugas
Utah
Idaho
Wyimoog
Bag‘ey
Lee Budd
Wie
Weldon Dimond
Genn Milles
Winifred Burton
Joe Micheli
Doyle Burd
Robert Frank Bray
Wyoming districts seek language labs and science film plan
Four language laboratory requests have been processed and one science instruction program proposal favors multi site use. Projects hinge on State Board approval and Wyoming Plan priorities. Towns include Basin Casper Cheyenne Lander Laramie Gillette Newcastle and others. Amended projects possible until December 31 for a second allocation of 113000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Lin Y
Wyoming
Basin
Carpenter
Casper
Cheyennne
Chugwater
Cokeville
County
Dutois
Encampment
Glenda
Glenrock
Greybull
Hulett
Kaye
Cee
Kemmerer
Lander
Laramie
Bovell
Lark
Medicine Bow
Pinecate
Riverton
Rock River
Sherifan
Shenoni
Star Valley
Super~ior
Worland
Yoder
Gillette Ad
Newcastle
Lions Club Ladies Night Hosts Mention Local Guests
Herve from Kemmerer hosted last Thursday night for Lions Club Ladies Night. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. George Sawaya, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Rochford, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Zumbrennen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herve
Kemmerer
Lions Club
George Sawaya
Ira Rochford
Jim Zumbrennen
Highway officials meet LaBarge group on pedestrian safety
District engineer Joseph Eyom and state traffic chief R O Connell met with LaBarge P T A to address increased U S 189 traffic linked to oil and gas activity. A 31.5 mph speed study found 85 percent of vehicles travel above safe speeds. The group debated lowering speed to 25 mph, marking a crosswalk near the new school, and using 260 signs to warn motorists to stop for pedestrians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph É. Eyom
Rock Springs
R. ©. O'Connsi
G. P. Grew
LaBarge
Parent-Teachers Association
Suy
U. S. 189
LaSarge
Bie Piney
Iit
O'Connel
la Barge
Arthen
Hss
PIA Pyoup
Highway Department
Wheather
Farm Census Progress in Area Aims for Quick Completion
The 1959 Census of Agriculture is about 50 percent completed in the area. Field Director Francis H. Wilmur of the Census Bureau in Denver praised farmer cooperation and anticipated finishing the canvass within ten days. He said prompt questionnaire return reduces costs and aids prompt publishing of results, urging nonparticipants to have forms ready for census takers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis H.wilmur
Census Bureau
Denver
Guaz Named Deputy Game Warden at Kaycee
John M. Gutz a 35 year old big game technician from Lander is named deputy game warden at Kaycee to replace retired George Redman effective November 1. Gutz began with the department in 1948 as a check station attendant and has since served in Afton Pinedale Casper and Rawlins before becoming big game technician at Lander in 1958. He and his wife Barbara and their sons now reside at Kaycee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Gutz
Lander
Kaycee
George Redman
Gutz
The
Department
Afton
Pinedne
Casper
Rawlins
Barbara
Kayeee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sonool
Junior Farm Bureau
PTA
Tuees
Richard Hecox, JR
Sheriff Horton
Artists’ Guild
Sadie Osterhout
John. H. Wardell
Pioneer Rancher
Supt. Schools Office
Labarge P-T Group
Ifalif
Guaz
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