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Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1940

Page

5

Rules and Regulations For Selective Service Release 1

The notice explains who must register on October 16 1940. All males citizens and resident aliens aged 21 to 35 must register at designated local places even if away from home. Inactive National Guard members must register by October 10 1940 if not yet inducted.

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Mrs. Robert L. Miller Hosts Artist Guild Meeting

Mrs. Robert L Miller hosted the Ariss Guild luncheon at the Piney Hotel on Saturday Oct 5. Winners in the day’s contest included Mrs. Mae McAllister Sommers Mrs. Norman Barlow and Mrs. Dan Budd. The program featured salmon run description cushion foot stories driving poem and college essay readings and a quilt on display. The next meeting is set for Oct 12 at Mrs. Mae McAllister Semmers home.

Robert S. Miller Ariss Guild Piney Hotel

Brigham Young Favored Over Wyoming Friday Clash

Laramie Wyoming October 7 1940 Okie Blanchard drills his Cowboys for defense in a Friday night gridiron clash vs Brigham Young. Wyoming relies on rapid substitutions to boost the defense and seek a decisive break as they face the favored Cougars on home turf.

Laramie Wyo Okie Blanchard Wyoming Cowboys Brigham Young Prave Okie Colorado New Mexico Lobos Lucien Mencini Colorado State Aggies Callanse Blanchard

American Legion Post Installs Officers for Year

Big Piney LaBarge Post of the American Legion held a meeting on October 7 1940 and installed Commander William Carr Vice Commander Jens Jepzen Adjutant Arnold Olson Finance E F Wasdruff Service Officer Rue Fox. Plans were set to hold a meeting at Community Hall on November 5.

American Legion Big Piney-LaBarge William Carr Jens Jepzen Arnold Olson E. F. Wasdruff Rue Fox

Vitamins and the vitamin story this year

The article traces vitamin history from ancient liver diets to modern science. It notes the coinage of the word vitamin twenty eight years ago, rising public interest and research, and the role vitamins play in growth endurance appetite and resistance. It mentions Dr C A Elway of Wisconsin as a notable researcher.

Kramer C. A. Elway University of Wisa Treford

New Chart Explains Vitamins and Their Roles

A new AMA chart summarizes key vitamins B1 thiamine B2 riboflavin and niacin. It notes vitamin A supports growth and night vision, vitamin D prevents scurvy and rickets and aids gum health, while other vitamins prevent beriberi pellagra and help cell function.

Elvehjem Committee On Foods of the American Medical Association

Elaborate Dinner and Bridge Party Hosted by Larsons and Coveys

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Larson and Mr. and Mrs. Trwin Covey hosted an elaborate chicken dinner at Hotel Piney on Tuesday evening, followed by bridge at the Larsons home. High bridge scores were won by Mrs. Fred Beck and Robert L. Miller, with low by Mrs. Al Oterhout and Frank Bray. Invited guests included James F. Mickelson, Geo. W. Hopkins, Fred Guthrie, Nelse P. Christensen, Mildred Unkel, and others who praised the hosts as royal entertainers.

Albert Larson Trwin Covey Hotel Piney O Larson Bridge Fred Beck Robert L. Miller Laws al Oterhout Frank Bray James F. Mickelson Mays Geo. W. Hopkins Fred Guthrie Nelse P. Christensen al Oszterhout Mildred Unkel

Legion Auxiliary installs officers at Big Piney LeBarge unit

First meeting on Sep 10 1940 at the school house installed officers including President Inez Bennett and Secretary Treasurer Reeta Carr. Permanent chairmen named for Americanism Child Welfare Community Service and more with plans for Armistice program.

Big Piney- LeBarge American Legion Auxiliary iInez Bennett Ilya Marincic Reeta Carr Medie Howerton Marie Farrell Sargeon Arme Jeneva Sherman Tola Fox Edna Gunter Fuansi Ann Johnston Meddie Howerson Reta Carr Sladge Mal News Ruth Burke National Defense Reta Carr_ Poppy Elya Marincic Mu Jc

Funeral Rites For Mrs J H McWilliams Held

Impressive funeral services were held last Saturday at the Congregational Community church for Mrs. J H McWilliams. Elders Rex Wendell Johnson and Babbitt spoke in praise of the departed and comforted the bereaved husband and family. The church was filled with relatives and friends as Mrs. James F. Mickelson and Mrs. George A. Moffat sang two hymns. A graveside service followed with pallbearers including James F Mickelson Clifton Fear Sr Wesley Vickrey John Molla Dave Johnson John E Wardell and Francis Tanner. Local mortician was in charge. Relatives traveled from outside the area to attend.

Mars D. H. Me.Williams Congregational Community Church L. C. S. Church of the Woodruff Stake Rex Wendell Johnson Babbitt McWilliams James F. Mickelson George A. Moffat James F Mickelson Clifton Fear, Sr Wesley Vickrey John Molla Dave Johnson John E. Wardell Francis Tanner

Card of Thanks for Kind Deeds After Bereavement

The undersigned express heartfelt gratitude for kind deeds during a recent bereavement and for floral offerings. J. W. McWilliams and Family, The Baldwin Family, Mrs. Newt Johnson and Family thank those who offered support.

J. WH. McWilliams and Baldwin Newt Johnson

Emmett Stout Visits Sister and Family in Fort Wayne

Emmett Stout, brother of Mrs. Sylvester Griggs, stopped in Fort Wayne on a Melbourne through San Francisco in his heavy trucking business. He flew from San Francisco to Fort Wayne to take delivery of his new 1.60 International truck, planning to leave at 8 a.m. and reach Fort Wayne by 1 p.m. He recalls past years at Fear ranches and jokes about old friends joining him for a meal.

Sylvester Griggs Emmett Stout Griggs San Francisco California Fort Wayne Indiana Emmett Eimmett

Big Piney Local Visitors and Bridge Luncheon

Frank McGinnis of LaBarer and Joe Bell of Halfway were Big Piney visitors this week. James and E E Cazier of Pinedale and Mr and Mrs Arnold Olson with Elmer Olson traveled from river homes. E F Woodruff returned from Salt Lake City. Dan Rathbun and sister Pred Wurtelle came from Mason ranch. Mrs Irwin Covey hosted a bridge luncheon on Wednesday. high score Francis Tanner, second James Mickelson, low Red Bennett. Attendees included Homer Stevens Fox Burke Sherman Seitz Marineri Budd and others.

Irwin Covey Francis Tanner James Mickelson B.S. Bennett Arthur Homer John Stevens Rube Fox Earl Burke Wm. Sherman Doyle Seitz Phillip Marineri Joseph Budd Wm. Budd Red Bennett J. Deveraux George Farrell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Artist Guild F. MW. Scott Ap Lander Scott Waller Scott Pinedale Selective Service Local Board VER Bruns Ier Phoz Tor Ee Thor Is Il Siena Lerican Legion Auxiliay R. & Bennett Inez Bentirth LaBarge Orpheim Theatre Sheridan Ssn Sheridan Committee J.H. McWilliams Frank McGinnis LaBarer Ms. James Lambert Salt Lake E Cazier Josh Elmer Olson River Tas Joe Bell Halfway E. F Woodruf Saloake City Dan Rathbun Mrs Pred Wurtelle Mason
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