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Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1930

Page

5

State Engineer Defends Green River Waters Rights

The Wyoming State Engineer defends state water rights amid Colorado River Basin disputes. Wyoming notes vast Green River irrigable land potential, power prospects at Flaming Gorge, and asserts water used for power must serve irrigation. Protest filed against Utah Power & Light permit underscores protecting irrigation reserves for future agricultural growth.

Arizona United States Supreme Court Secretary of the Interior Ray Lyman Wilbur Colorado Basin Wyoming Colorado River Basin Green River Basin Flaming Gorge Utah New Mexico Colorado Green River Valley Green River San Luis Valley Census Bureau United States West Federal Power Commission Utah Power & Light Company Salt Lake City State of Utah Power Or Light Company Utah Water Colorado River Company Congress of the Californa Devel

Daniel Doings in Daniel and Area Briefs

Daniel residents and visitors travel between Star Valley Rock Springs Pinedale Kemmerer Merna Walden and Big Piney. Car accident involving George Farrell and George McLain. minor injuries. Local dance draws a large crowd with another scheduled.

George Farrell Big Piney George McLain Pinedale Mr. McLain

Field Stations in West Inspected by U of W Officials

President A G Crane and trustees toured Wyoming Agricultural Field Stations in Lyman Afton Eden Valley Cokeville and Rock Springs area The party praised improvements including a modern hog house remodeled poultry plant and new dairy facilities Work plans included remodeling cottages barns sheds and expanding equipment and feed lots The $2 1 million federal funds and state bond funds will fund road work bridges and farm development across the west region

A. G. Crane University of Wyomng F. A. Holliday University Board of Trustees J. A. Bill College of Agriculture W. L. Quale Lyman Crane Powiry Afton Star Valley Cokeville Eden Experiment Farm Rock Springs Eden Valley

Sublette County Commissioners Proceed on Roads and Settlements

The Sublette County Board, with Chairman Gust L. Larson and Commissioners Jensen and Montrose, met October 7 8 9 1930. They established a public road location, set an appraisal date for Boulder Elkhorn No. 48, approved a school district treasury, and audited numerous county bills including Sheriff, Assessor, Clerk, Treasurer, and road work expenditures. They laid over tax abatement petitions for Ben Mishkind and W F Brockmeyer and adopted a resolution by the board on county affairs.

Sublette Board of County Commissioners Sublette County Wyoming Gust L. Larson James P. Jensen J. W. Montrose Big Piney Examiner Boulder-Elkhorn Charles Olson W. W. Luce Martin Brandt Chas J. Bayer Holt W.D Albert R. T Hesser William L Feliner C. G Clementsen Lillian Ill Joe Sommers Meg McAlister Mahr Nick Big Piney G. B. Hackett W. D Furdy A. G Doyle Leita B Salary May McAlister Salary & Exp. Co J. P. Shipley Hackett G. B Mil. & Exp Healy Mary State Pinedale Assgt T. W. Allen Fish Ponds Feltner C. C Rathbun D. B Kemmerer Transportation Co. Express Cockins BE. V. Justice of Peace Key E. D. Elec Canvassing Board Pinedale Telephone Co Big Piney Telephone Co Big Piney Exminer Samora J. D. Wood Wilson D. L. Justice of Peace G. B. Bond Mills Company Elec Pinedale Round Tibball B. N Boulder Fred & Jay Mollring Wiezand George Kent Bertram James King Marve Subic Anton Suiic Hietula Gust Jost Gt W Harmison Warren Nichols W. S Big Piney Mercantile Co Hill, Joe Undersheriff Rathbun D. B Austin Western Road Mchy, CO Lawes Motor Co Edmunson John Welson Walter R&b Swinburn McWilliams Corn Mercantile Co Upper Green River Linby. Co Bridge Timber J. O Roberts Edwards D. D Boulter Ray Paul Ben Tranquet M. G Kendall Raimen Sandlin E. D St. Bk J. F. McWilliams Andrew Bertoncell St. Bank Pinedale Walter Nelson Spears State Bank of Cli Baker W. H R. L. Sills Dickerson Eastor W. H. Dickerson Looney W. L Davison Mrs Ned Montrose J. W Carson D.C Jensen Cohlimr Sal Larson, Gust L. Co R. Salt Allen T.W Vigo N. Miller Ben Mishkind W. F. Brockmeyer Board of County Commissioners of the

State tourney to be limited to sixteen entries

The State High School Athletic Association announced after a Friday conference with University of Wyoming representatives that the state tournament will be limited to 16 teams. Four districts will each send four teams, with district selection by local play and cooperation from the university in conducting the meet.

Marcel State High School Athletic Association University of Wyoming University and Board of Control High School Association Southwestern Wyoming Sasm Lowell Sheridan Gillette Albany Laramie Platte Goshen Niobrara Natrona Converse Casper Cheyennne Wheatland Douglas Glenrock Torrington

Railroad and Bridge Built Before Highway

In Kemmerer the Oregon Short Line Railroad faces criticism for past alignment habits as a spur and trestle across Willow Creek predate the highway. The paper notes repair history created traffic hazards and the railroad contemplates removing center posts and requesting road curve adjustments to enhance safety near the underpass.

Kemmerer Gazette Oregon Short Line Railroad Winlow Creek Willow Creek

Justice Court Trial Ends With Not Guilty Verdict

A Justice of the Peace trial in Pinedale led to Charley Byars as plaintiff and Charley Lackey as defendant. The jury found Lackey not guilty after witnesses testified regarding an alleged shooting on September 19. Ivan S. Jones of Kemmerer defended Lackey, with Hackett prosecuting for the plaintiff.

Charley Byars Charley Lackey Lackey Justice of the Peace E. V. Cockins Pinedale Ivan S. Jones Kemmerer Hackett

Sublette County Sheriff Candidate Announces Campaign

A Republican candidate announces bid for sheriff after securing the party nomination in Sublette County. The speaker thanks voters for their support, expresses intent to run in the general election on November 4, and pledges to serve without fear or favor, citing prior law enforcement experience.

Tisket Sublette County

Sublette County Candidate Seeks Support for Wyoming House

The Democrat nominating Fred H. Pape for State Representative asks Sublette County voters for support in the November 4 1930 general election. He pledges to devote time to Sublette County and Wyoming’s interests.

Democratic Party Sublette County Wyoming Fred H, Pape

G B Hockett Seeks Sublette County Attorney Seat

G B Hockett announces candidacy for Sublette County Attorney on the Republican ticket. He pledges to serve county residents economically and efficiently and asks for voter support at the general election on November 4.

Sublette County Officials Thank Voters for Support

Ann Billings thanks voters for Primary support and pledges full time if elected on November 4 1930. May Mcalister Sommers expresses gratitude to electors for the Primary vote and seeks continued support at the General election on November 4 1930.

Sublette County Ann Billings Sublette May McAlister Sommers

Fox Farm Planned by Del Dearth and Link Shideler

Del Dearth the longtime government trapper resigns to start a large fox farm with his father in law Link Shideler on Shideler's ranch near here. They plan one of the best fox farms in the state and expect strong success due to Dearth's experience.

del Dearth Slatecreek Link Shideler

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Daniel Waugh Hibben Hibben Mr. Hibben Glidden McNeal Mrs. W. S. Todd Mr. Glidden Men Neal Joe Gunningham State Highway James Anderson Sr Mr. Albert Duke of Merna CG. G. Jewett Lee Smith Opal Rank Ball Daniel Salmeday Clyde and Harold Robbins U OF W Cpment C. Feltner HIWAY Justice Court G. B. Hockett
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