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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1929
Page
5
A crash on the Lincoln Highway near Evanston killed a three year old boy after a slick road caused the car to skid and go over a steep embankment. The car carried Mae Whitman E A George and two Evanston children returning from a visit. The vehicle belonged to L M Bess and was driven toward California by Lindly.
The Federal State Crop and Livestock Service reports Wyoming ranges in fair to good shape with ample feed for winter. Snow in late October slowed shipments and trimmed stock, while hay crops are smaller and pricier. Cattle and sheep conditions are generally favorable though Natrona and Converse counties show tighter forage. Prices remain below last year but overall demand supports lighter restocking.
Chicago hosts the International Livestock Exposition at the Stock Yard from November 30 to December 7. Farm youths compete in livestock judging, collegiate teams enter, and the Junior Feeding Contest precedes the main events. Auctions of breeding and fat stock run all week with the grand champion steer selling December 5.
Mrs. Perry Pfisterer of Bondurant was a Daniel caller on a trip to Rock Springs and Mesa. Mr. and Mrs. Shel E. Baker of Bondurant called in Daniel and drove to Kemmerer on business. Harold Maughan and infant stayed at Sargent Inn on Nov 5 after visiting relatives. Fhay traveled from Rock Springs to Paris Idaho to visit her mother and siblings.
The University of Wyoming livestock team topped with 93 ribbons and about 900 in prizes at the Ak-Sar-Ben show in Omaha, surpassing last year’s 89. Hight Percherons led with 16 ribbons while Wyoming Patsy and Fyomare earned top recognitions. The event featured grand champion pens of fat lambs, Corriedale and Hampshire sheep awards, Rambouillet firsts, and steer prizes. University barrows won both single and pen breed championships amid extensive exhibitor notes.
The church schedules public worship at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. with a note about the church school and related activities continuing through the day.
President A G Crane at the University of Wyoming urged full state sovereignty over federal lands within western borders. He argued western states suffer from extensive untaxed land and underfunded roads and that reclamation could proceed without federal cost. He urged returning lands to states with limited reservations for public uses.
Charles Kuhlman and Sachrider report their new LaBarge property, once part of the old Claremont On Co. holdings, is producing an estimated 193 barrels daily from a first well in Sec 326-1138. They plan a second well soon as anxious owners praise the result. Local visits and Thanksgiving turkey shoot notes follow with various townsfolk and travelers. Jackson-Jackson-Wilson high school nears completion.
The Board of County Commissioners of Sublette County Wyoming met November 6-7 1929 with Gust L. Larson chairing and James P. Jensen and J. W. Montrose as members. Minutes approved and bills audited listing salaries expenses and rents for county officers and staff including Sheriff Sheriff’s House Rent County Attorney County Clerk and other offices with amounts varied by item.
The Higgins Memorial Foundation plans to create Home Study extension courses under the University of Wyoming framework. A Glenrock Home Study Bureau would organize statewide classes with a traveling director, loaned books, and university faculty support for diverse groups from elementary to college credit.
The Big Piney High School presents Deacon Dubbs a three act comedy set with a mix of country and city characters. Beth Tanner stars as a brave little school ma am with Joseph Bird as Deacon Dobbs from Sorghum Center West Virginia.
Invitations received by many locals announce the marriage of Olive Roberta Kitto of Denver Colorado to William S. Green Jr. at eight o clock Wednesday November 27 1929 at the Community Church in Big Piney. The bride has taught in local public schools and the groom is in his first year as Big Piney superintendent.
District Judge John R. Arnold and Court Reporter Clarence Cook traveled from Kemmerer to Jackson to hear a case of arson involving a young man accused of setting haystacks and other depredations. Car trouble delayed their departure, prompting a brief stop at Daniel.
Chris Jensen returns from Soda Springs Idaho after cancer removal on his face and partial facial paralysis. Latin II class studies Caesar while Biology students conduct experiments. Sophomores host a party and study Alexander the Great. Freshmen indoor baseball due to snow. The play Deacon Dubbs progresses with scenery by Mr Green as students rehearse acts three. The riddle asks what goes up and comes down. Continuous chatter notes daily class life and weather constraints.
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