Big Piney Fire Dept Receives Free Hospital Bed
Eugene Bryan Teddy Carr and Paul Miley organized the loan bed with cooperation from Frank Korfanta of Pinedale VFW Post No 4801. Big Piney now offers a hospital bed on a free loan basis for seriously sick or injured at home. Eligible users may sign for it at the Bguiney Clinic infirmary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Bryan
Teddy Carr
Paul Miley
Frank Korfanta
Pinedale
VFW
Big Piney
Bguiney Clinic
Open Hunting Areas in Wyoming End of Season Brief
Wyoming Game and Fish lists remaining open hunting areas after most 1963 seasons close. Antelope Wind River through Nov 30 and Horse Creek through Dec 31. Deer North Rock Springs Steamboat closes Nov 23. Black Hills Wind River Upper Green Upper Hoback Lower Hoback Snake River through Nov 26. Grey's River Salt River to Dec 16. Piney to Dec 15. Cow Creek weekend hunts through Dec 29. Elk Battle Creek Rasp berry Ridge Elk Creek Indian Creek through Nov 30. Moose Upper Hoback Wind River through Nov 30. Wilson Gras Ventre through Dec 31. Bighorn Sheep fast sheen areas closed Nov 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Wind River
Horse Creek
North Rock Springs
Black Hills
Upper
Green River
Hoback
Snake River
Grey's River
Salt River
Wie
Cow Creek
Battle Creek
Raspberry Ridge
Elk Creek Indian Creek
Wilson-Gras Ventre
Fast Sheen
Baxter Thompson Wed in Private Ely Nevada Ceremony
Evelyne Gail Baxter daughter of Gail and Vivian Baxter and granddaughter of Jennie McPherson of Boulder wed Gary A. Thompson son of A A Dutch and Margaret Thompson of Big Piney in a private Ely Nevada ceremony on November Sth. The bride wore a white eyelet dress, they later visited Panguitch Utah with the bride's parents and spent time at Bryce Canyon. They reside in Big Piney and plan to move to Sempe Arizona in early December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyne Gail Baxter
Pinedale
Gail
Vivian Baxter
Jennie McPherson
Boulder
Gary A.thompson
A. A
Dutch
Margaret Thompson
Big Piney
Ely
Nevada
Panguich
Utah
Bryce Canyon
Boulder Livestock Club Inaugural Meeting 1963
The Boulder Livestock Club held its first meeting November 13 1963 at 7 30 at Helen Evans. Dave Calvert, last year’s president, opened proceedings. Officers elected for the year include Valerie Hagenstein President Roxanna Rogers Secretary Linda Rogers Treasurer and Dave Calvert Vice President. They started record books and planned fundraising to cover Baby Reeves insurance. A December 14 card party and a project tour were set for November 23 starting at 1 00. Several baby beef projects were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder Livestock Club
Helen Evans
Dave Calvert
Linda Rogers
Valerie Hagen- Mein
Valerie Hagenstein
Roxanna Rogers
4 H Office Names County Winners for Foods and Home Projects
The State 4-H Club associate leader Joyce Croft announced county winners for last year. General Foods donates a deluxe cookbook to one outstanding 4-H member per county in the foods program, and Sears Roebuck Foundation donates a ramp to the top home improvement honoree. Cookbook winners include Linda Hunziker, Laramie. Pam Scranton, Lovell. Judith Hahn, Osheto. Frances Doherty, Saratoga. Eileen Howard, Douglas. Cheryl Geis, Aladdin. Helen Glaser, Denver. Sharon Davis, Torrington. Bonnie Walker, Thermopolis. Marily Pierson, Buffalo. Judy Kishman, Cheyenne. Lyle Bateman, Etna. Norma Jean Haygood, Casper. Florence Birch, Keeline. Judy French, Powell. Jean Jetters, Guernsey. Mary Kay Ankney, Sheridan. Marla Koch, Daniel. Paula Koritnik, Rock Springs. Lorna Sims, Evanston. Tammy Eckhardt, Worland. Carl Frana, Newcastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Joyce Croft
General Foods Corporation
Delux
Sears- Roebuck Foundation
Linda Hunziker
Laranne
Pam Scranton
Lovell
Judith
Hahn
Osheto
Frances Doherty
Saratoga
Eileen Howard
Douglas
Cheryl Geis
Aladdin
Helen Glaser
Denver
Sharon Davis
Torrington
Bonnie Walker
Thermopolis
Marily Pierson
Buffalo
Judy Kishman
Cheyenne
Lynelle Bateman
Etna
Norma Jean Haygood
Casper
Florence Birch
Keeline
Judy French
Powell
Jean Jetters
Guernsey
Mary Kay Ankney
Sheridan
Marla Koch
Daniel
Paula Koritnik
Rock Springs
Lorna Sims
Evanston
Wyoming Governor Proclaims Farm-City Week 1963
Governor Clifford P. Hansen designates November 22 28 1963 as Farm City Week urging Wyoming citizens to observe interdependence of urban and rural areas. Officials call for urban rural visits and collaboration among labor unions unions civil groups businesses and women's clubs to promote rural development and shared prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tecin
America
Clifford P. Hansen
State of
Wyoming
Wyoming statutes tighten rules for game handling and transport
The text notes that failing to properly dress and transport game within 48 hours after kill is a felony in Wyoming. It also mentions Mrs. John Gallemore being flown to Salt Lake City for surgery at Holy Cross Hospital, with friends hoping for her speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
John Gallemore
Salt Lake City
Holy Cross Hospital
Miss Wyoming Farm Bureau 1963 Named in Afton
Miss Margareta Greaser 17 of Laramie was named Miss Wyoming Farm Bureau for 1963 at the Afton convention. She will represent Wyoming at the American Farm Bureau meeting in Chicago in December. Lady in waiting is Anna Beth Newcomer 17 of Johnson County. Herbert Livingston of Newcastle was reelected president for a fourth term and Mrs. Jack Cooksley of Ucross was reelected chairman of the Farm Bureau women’s committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margareta Greaser
Wyoming Farm Bureau
Afton
Laramie
Orval Greaser
American Farm Bureau
Chicago
Greaser
Anna Beth Newcomer
Johnson County
LO Wyomng Chuniws
Herbert Livingston
Newcastle
Atton
Jack Cooksley
Ucross
State Farm Bureau Women
Wyoming
Farm Bureau
Wyoming stock fish in October totals 146552
Wyoming Game and Fish reports October stocking across seven counties totaling 146 552 game fish weighing 161.6 pounds. Most fish were one to two inches, except in Carbon County where four to five inch fish were planted. Cutthroat trout numbered 109 589 with 27 833 rainbow trout and 890 brook trout also added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Carbon
Wingoln
Park
Albany
Sublette
Teton
Opportunities Brighten for Fremont Kokanee Salmon Run
Wyoming Game and Fish reports promising Kokanee fishing in Fremont Lake prior to freezeup. In 2005 several spawning Kokanee were observed in Sublette County, averaging about 16 inches and two pounds. The agency notes growing schools and new fry planting methods boosting annual runs. Fred R. Beal, State Fish Woman, says Fremont stock average size surpasses neighboring states and the fish are good for smoking and preserving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Sublette County
Fish Division
Fremont Lake
Pacific Ocean
Fred R. Beal
Big Piney honors Job's Daughters at meeting
Big Piney Chapter No. 42 CBS held a regular meeting on November 19. Worthy Matron Davie Virostko honored Job's Daughters and Beth el Guardian Helen Bray. Linda Vitoszko, niece of the Matron, was introduced as 1st Honored Queen. Thirty five members attended with several guests present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Piney Chapter
CBS
Davie Virostko
Job
Bethel
Helen Bray
Linda Vitoszko
Bethel Guardian
Daugh Urs
Linda
Bette Thompson
Tharon Greenwood
Jake Near
Velma Vickrey
Nell Pinkerton
Sue Warris
Paul Virostko
Mike Virostko
Earl Hargrove
Frankie Virostko
BPHS Juniors Present Home For Christmas Play
Big Piney High School juniors stage Home For Christmas written by Lloyd C Douglas. Cast includes Debby Coon Jolene McWilliams Mike Nugent Mickey Brelisford Don Lewis Gloria Buck and others. Curtain 8 PM Friday December 14 1963 under director R Rex Burnham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Piney High School
Lloyd C. Douglas
Mother Clayton
Debby Coon
Nan Clayton
Jolene McWilliams
Jim Clayton
Mike Nugent
Jude Clayton
Charlotte Phillips
Miriam
Mickey Brelisford
Jack
Paul A. Scherbel
Jean Pauline Phillips
Packy
Lindy Gartis
Ellen
Marcy Whitman
Jimmie
Sam Orr
Laily
Don Lewis
Mrs. Baily
Gloria Buck
Dr. Collins
Julie Hintz
R. Rex Burnham
Big Piney High School NEDT results highlight top 25 percent
Freshmen and sophomores took the National Educational Development Test on Friday November 8 1963. The NEDT measures English social studies mathematics natural sciences and word usage to identify strengths and weaknesses and guide educational and vocational planning. Top performers receive merit certificates and the school will inventory student aspirations to spot potential dropouts and provide counseling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Piney High School
Farm Bureau President Attacks Government Controlled Economy
Herb Livingston of the Wyoming Farm Bureau told attendees at the 44th annual meeting in Afton that prosperity and freedom thrive under competitive enterprise and that government control leads to starvation in other nations. He praised the 37th Legislature, urged opposition to inflation, deficit spending, higher taxes, and centralized control, and warned of a looming struggle for minds as the republic must be preserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Livingston
Wyoming Farm Bureau
Afton
Livingston
America
Farm Bureau
Wray
Congress
Weston County
Seniors Act Twelve College Bound Students in ACT Test
Twelve Big Piney High School seniors took the ACT in Jackson on November 9 sponsored by the American College Testing Program. Each paid four dollars. The four part battery, averaging 45 minutes per test, covers English mathematics focal studies and natural sciences. Scores aid placement admission scholarships loans advising and course selection for freshmen English and math. Results are stored in the student’s cumulative record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Piney High School
Jackson
Lcal
Fort Bridger Hospital in 1868 Described in Detail
Assistant Surgeon W. E. Waters outlines the Fort Bridger hospital layout from 1868, noting a 113 by 18 foot log building with dispensary dining room wards and store rooms. He describes ventilation by large fireplaces, absence of a bath or wash room, and repeated attempts to obtain improvements including a new hospital and later expansion plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Origilly
Med. Dept
War Dept
Jackson Man Arrested For Illegally Cutting Christmas Trees
Arthur Mallory of Jackson Wyoming was found illegally cutting Christmas trees in Maki Creek Big Piney District. He pled guilty to malicious trespass and was fined. The Forest Service confiscated 123 trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Forest Service
Arthur Mallory
Wyoming
Maki Creek
Big Piney
Mallory
Manecini
Justice Court
Boulder Mavericks 4 H Club elects officers at October meeting
The Boulder Mavericks 4 H Club met October 2 at the Boulder Gym. Elected officers included President Jim Rogers Vice President Linda Rogers Treasurer Roxanna Rogers Reporter Tom Mitchell Historian Duane Calvert and Song Leader Chris Jensen. Fifteen members three leaders and five guests attended with refreshments by the Rogers family. Music provided by Doe Bousman and Tom Yomen after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder Mavericks
Boulder Gym
Jim Rogers
Linda Rogers
Roxanna Rogers
Tom Mitchedd
Duane Calvert
Chris Jensen
Rogers
Doe Bousman
Tom Yomen
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Gail Baxter
Gary A. Thompson
Sealy
Thyra Thomson
Mrs. Cooksler
Dee
E. S
BPHS
Freshmen
Sophmore
Farm Bureau Presi
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