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Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1961

Page

3

Mae Mickelson Honored At Eastern Star Meeting

Regular Eastern Star meeting featured the introduction of Sister Mae Mickelson as grand associate conductress of the General Grand Chapter in Miami Florida. She spoke on her Florida activities as her husband and sister-in-law attended, with a reception planned later. A tea table display highlighted Wyoming's notable tea and crafts as part of the event.

Mitton Maigie Guio Corps of Mae Mickelson Genel Miami Feorda Mickelson Robert L. Mille Miller Mae Florid John Kyemld John Gall John Kyemild John Gallemore Mas Wyoming Waldred

Herbert Livingston Re-Elected Farm Bureau President

Herbert Livingston of Newcastle was re elected to a second term as president of the Wyoming Farm Bureau at the annual meeting in Laramie. Jack Cooksley Across was re elected as chair of the WRB womens committee, with other directors named for regional districts. The 1962 annual session site was chosen at the meeting.

Herbert Livingston Newcastle Wyoming Faun Bureau Liramid Jack Cooksley Chaiman WRB WFB Joe Hart Tyne Southwest Norman Myron Goodson Sundance Noutheast Gene

Thanksgiving reflections on American bounty and wealth

In this 1961 column Con W H Harrison notes Thanksgiving as a time to count Weir losses and give thanks for abundance. He cites America's wealth and global aid, stating the nation’s vast resources and generosity exceed any previous era, while acknowledging ongoing production limits and continued assistance to other lands.

Elk Hunting Difficult in the Jackson Hole Area

Snow storms push elk onto the Federal Elk Refuge earlier than normal. State Game Warden Joints B White notes about 5,600 elk on the refuge areas. Hunters should wait for the Pinedale Sandy late season opening November 21 to 30 for elk hunting with spikes included.

Jackson Hoe Alten Wyoming Game and Fish Department Pinedale Sandy

Carbon Home Devonstra Agant Named Slate Associate 4-H Leader

Devonstra Agant was named slate associate 4-H leader in Carbon County. The announcement from Wyoming University Agricultural Extension Service director Noss Croft Croft noted her background including a BS in home economics from Iowa State and extensive 4-H experience. Her career includes positions in Naobrar and Weston counties and involvement with the Gleaners Union 4-H Club.

Carbon Home Devonstra Agant SLATE Laramie Mite Joy Croft Wyong Demoney Wall GHW Star Wyoming University Agriculural Extension Service Noss Croft Carbon County Naobrar County Weston Count Towa State University Amesdung Ste Uso Nome Ecommes Eduction Pom Tova State University Grace Ana Colege Lamom Ieve He Cellese Lamixla Dela Signa Tollington Juruge Gleaners Union Goshen Torrington Public High Denver Cottress Chicago Luph National Honor Society Thespians Pep Chub Mitenell Neb Courty Extension Torrington

Wyoming 1962 Fishing Season Established By Commission

The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission set the 1962 fishing season from May 1 to October 31 with minor changes the Wing River drainage above Wind River boundry opens year round except Lake of The Woods and Torrey Creek area. The Green River above Warren Bridge opens year round with limits. Utch Power and Light Reservation in Lincoln County barred upstream dam area. Sweetwater drainage in Fremont and Natrona counties open year round next season. Copies of Fishing Orders available after January 1, 1962.

Wyoming Game and Fish Commission Cheyenne W Spratt Spratt Wind River Indian Reservation Boundry Fremont County Lake of the Woods Torrey Creek Hidden Lake Green River Warran Budge Littleto Couny Warrett Bridge Utch Power and Light Company Reservar Tancoln Sweetwater Fremont Natron Nso

Wyoming Farm Bureau holds successful 1961 convention in Laramie

More than 500 persons attended the Wyoming Farm Bureau state convention in Laramie. Officials noted a large turnout for the opening of the new office and for speaker Paul Harvey. About 350 farmers and ranchers registered for the three day meeting. Weather cooperated and organizers planned to attend the national convention in Chicago December 10 to 14.

Wyoming Farm Bureau Laramie Craig Thomas Paul Harvey Nev Wet Unesy Dwar and Sciences Auditori Opekout Thomas WFB Chicago

Annual Fall Band Concert at Big Piney High School

The Big Piney High School Band will perform November 30 in the gym. The program features 37 players from the upper grades and a mix of English and junior high bands. Highlights include The Three Heads and ANG tors The Legend. Tickets cost 50 cents adults 25 cents students.

Big Piney High School Uus Dane Coppock Napey Budd Sandra Annon Manya Foglinn Ciailune Sanders

Mayflower Compact assembly at Covrmemora High School

An assembly at Covrmemora High School and Junior High School featured eighth graders under Mr Lewis. Anthony Ten4 served as master of ceremonies. Joe Davis presented a Letter of Pro cie from Gow not Gage Pigev Krven. Suan Sulivan read on the Mayflower Compact. Amy McDonough explained American ideals. Branthy Nichols spoke on rights and responsibilities to preserve freedoms. Bob Spinman and Duine Near performed The Figrim Cat song/ballad.

Covrmemora Cary Pig Pirey High School Wich Lewis Joe Davis Gow Gage Pigev Suan Sulivan Amy McDonough America Brnthy Nichols Row Bob Spinman Duine Near

Early Mining Town of Rock Spring Emerges in 1860s Wyoming

The article traces Rock Spring's birth during the 1868 to 1871 period with the opening of Mine No Two by George L Young, rapid growth, and shifting rail depots. It notes makeshift housing, a stone post office, a one room schoolhouse, and a chaotic street pattern born from rapid, unplanned expansion around Wardell and the tracks along M Street and North Front Street. The population swelled to about 1000 by 1871 as miners streamed in and homes filled the town.

Union Pacific Temmne Blaartown Mathers Bitter Creek Wardell Mine Point of Rocks William Mellor Yea Joseph Joan Jarre Jame Tiedale Mary A Clues Olyibrarian Ibe Smith Emily Rankin Wardell Blartown Warhol Omah Reck George L Young Rock Spring Rod Spring Engneas Noth M Street Front Street Bridger Pilot Butte

Stockholders Meeting Called for Cretacsus Oil Company

Notice states a stockholders meeting for Cretacsus Of Company on December 16, 1961 at 7340 p om in the Land Room at the High School in Big Pingy Wyoming. Purpose is to elect a Board of Directors and conduct other business as may come before the meeting. Dated November 21, 1961 by President Dan H Budd.

Cretacsus of Company Big Pingy Sublette County Wyoming

Cattlemen Hold Fall Meeting in Pinedale

The Green River Valley Cattlemens Association met in Pinedale Wyoming with about fifty members. President Dan Chapel opened the session and Dr Conrad Keucher discussed winter feeding and vitamin A needs. Dr James Tucker spoke on pulmonary emphysema in infected cattle and answered questions. Floyd Spencer outlined rural power rates and plans to meet rural power users with local power companies.

Green River Valley Gattlemens Association Dan Chapel Pinedae Wyoming Chapel Conrad Keucher Wyo Jams Tucker University of Wromuing Tucker Floyd Spencer Publo Sormer Commission Ch'pat Spencer Pable Slice Commission

LDS Missionaries Begin Work in Big Piney Area

Elders Ed Daley and Eugene Bowen of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints are assigned to Big Piney. They report a branch meeting at 10 am and 7 pm Sundays with Tuesday and Wednesday gatherings for youth, and note organized church branches across the region.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Big Piney Ed Daley Eugene Bowen Dagley Burlay Ionho Utah State University Mason Fidel Bowen Riverton Utah Brigham Young University Bowen Port Ord Agmy Reserve Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints Missionaaries Jesus Christ Joseph Smith Cley and Gig Piney

Fred M Gurney Family Heads to New York

Mr and Mrs Fred M Gurney and family depart Fray after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Marshall Gurney and other relatives. Fred is stationed on the 58 Kitty Hawk. The polar bear's sight is noted as extraordinary with acute smell.

Fred M Gurney New York Marshall Gurney Fred

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Farm Bureau Con. W. H. Harrison Jackson Hole Walter Craynor la Barge Kemmerer Joyce Croft Commission Taose Juanita Kundett Kaen Kungert Carol Yose Vulci Nichols Patty Bock Barogra Chipel Canchy Bell Gary Vickrey Kenny Noir Joan Gennaard Bob McDonoug Spencer Nichols Rocky Pternick Scfogl CIG Rocky Mountain W. E. Mueller Colorado Interstate Gas Company Rockies Colorado The State Archives By Elt M. Hersher Cretaceous Oil Company Dan H Budd Pinedale LDS
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