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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1967
Page
3
Article covers ranch bulls selection ideas emphasizing performance testing and genetic impact on calves. Also reports Sublette County Wool Growers opting for a sealed bid wool sale amid weak demand, plus local hobby show highlights and a beet jelly recipe shared by Mildred Johnson and Muriel Gray.
Mr. and Mrs. James F Mickelson plan to travel November 3 to Washington D C. A Sunday reception at the Shoreham Hotel will honor Mr Mickelson as Right Worthy Grand Conductress of the General Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star and Mr Robert E Clark, Past Grand Patron of Virginia. On November 9 Mrs Mickelson will be installed as Right Worthy Associate Grand Matron of the General Grand Chapter.
The Piney Boosters Club met September 25, 1967, at Sage Gate to welcome new Big Piney School faculty and discuss Christmas decorations for Budd Avenue. On October 9 representatives from community groups chose a street decoration plan, with funds pledged for the project by October 28. The club also debated residential lighting contest rules and prizes for local businesses, and explored transplanting pine trees to town.
Community notes include 4 H activities and sign up meetings in Pinodjile and Big Piney schools during weeks of November 6 and 19, a Utah alumnus elected regional UW Alumni Association director, LDS missionary assignment to Finland, and local family announcements including Lyle Gumey’s return from Limker Air Force Base on leave.
Stella McKinstry reports a Sublette County Hobby Show with over five craft types and eight demonstrations led by local clubs. About 109 attendees viewed pom pom pillows knit fabrics plastic flowers and straw raffia items among others, with coordinators Hazel Jamies and club members organizing exhibits and refreshments.
Miss Conte Fogleman daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Fogleman and Joe Gurney son of Mr and Mrs Marshall Gurney were married Friday October 30 1967 at the Baptist Church by Pastor Larry D Slaughter. Attendants were Branda Danste and Tony McBride. Joe returns to Sheridan to attend Sheridan Junior College while Connie remains here for a time.
Senator Gale McGee announced the Denver Regional Post Office will send a representative to Big Piney soon to investigate mail users problems and possible improvements. He requested a conference with local business leaders following complaints about recent mail delivery and dispatch changes. An official visit is expected within one to two weeks. A baby girl named Barbara Ann Skifstrom was born October 19 1967 in Phoenix to John and Sheila Skifstrom, adding to their daughter Carey.
A birthday chimney was held at the Dick Welch home October 25 for Mr. Welch. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Stewart McKainley and Lyle Gurney. Mr. and Mrs. Danny Fosher of Gillette Wyoming are here to do some hunting. Mrs Henry Budd was taken by ambulance to the hospital in Evanston this week. Mrs. Spencer has been staying with her.
The County Extension Homemakers Council held a luncheon meeting with Congregational ladies serving. Jessy Blankman spoke on the Kemmerer regional meeting and Mardell Fear on the Brookings national meeting. Rock Springs will host the state meeting and Lansing the association world meeting in Michigan.
Four Sublette County boys won age group titles in a Zone Punt, Pass and Kick contest held in Idaho Falls. Winners were Gharles Rees age 10 Big Piney, Kurt Shepherd age 17 Big Piney, Mark Sweedler age 12 Pinedale, and Randy Neilson age 12 Big Piney. Donald Sherman of Pinedale was second in age 9. Winners receive trophies. Donald earned a Ford Motor Company commendation. They advance to Salt Lake City district finals this Saturday, Oct 28, with chaperones Mrs. Jean Shepherd and Miss Patsy Hiptle.
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