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Newspaper

Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1954

Page

5

Hats and prizes mark Sublette County Achievement Day

The Sublette County Homemakers held Achievement Day on Wednesday October 27 at Warren Bridge Trail. Hats themed show drew prizes for oldest hats and best homemade creations, with awards to clubs including Era Boulder Pinedale Big Piney Bronx and Bondurant. A luncheon followed activities and speeches by leaders. various contest winners and a celebration of 1954 officers were noted.

Warren Bridge Trail Sublette County Art Rosene John Mackey Ed Pennick Lloyd Kenny Trank Bray Leo Livingston George Rahm Boulder Pinedale Big Piney Bronx Bondurant Daniel Pinedale Cora Sweetwater County Kenneth Fear Sparprer Wenneth Fear Sid Reynolds Pete Frees M.D Life With the Eager Beavers Vra Parvie Awa Davis Maxine Smith Gue Ball Tina Noble Miriam Barlow Yorkest Dane Alexander Lena Pape Trancis Dennison Fay Bert Card Green River Alma Schelt Margaret Kellogg Ben Card Sweetnwater County Ice DeForest “Elson Stella *feKinstry HDA

Grand Officer Visits Big Piney Chapter For Event

Irene Kerr, Worthy Grand Matron of Wyoming Eastern Star, visited Big Piney Chapter No. 4% on Oct 21. Evelene Nichols presided. a buffet, decorations in pink and silver, and floral bouquets followed. Guests included Irene Taliterro, Harry Hangkins, Else Kelly, and others from Evanston, Rock Springs, Riverton, Pinedale, and Cheyenne.

Irene Kerr Cheyenne Grand Chapter of Wyoming Ger Eastern Star Big Piney Evelene Nichols Frank Yose Mae Mickelson General Grand Theater Chey~ Jenne Worthy Irene Taliterro Rock Springs Harry Hangkins Evanston Else Kelly Riverton Beth Corson Irene McDermot Ron Esther Max Cagin Harry Rawkins Cook Howard Pehi Francis Clark Peggy Pape Pinedale Kerr Rely James F. Mickelson

Vote and Participation See Great Benefit to Nation

A voter urging note says millions miss the chance to vote and stresses vote as a privilege. It urges interest in government for children and grandchildren, urging turnout on election day Tuesday November 2. The notice lists nominations and polling precincts and insists excuses must not stop voting.

Gires Attend Meeting at Cokeville

The fall FHA work meeting convened in Cokeville on October 23 with Mrs. White guiding five members from Tig Piney Janice Masoner Patsy Kothe Betty Pudd Jackie Bennett and Bonnie Fox. Bonnie Fox opened the session and led a brief business portion. Big Piney failed to elect its two officer candidates but the chapters praised them for clear speeches. Deana Nelson of Afton, the 1955 president, will preside at the spring meeting likely in Big Piney.

Cokeville White Tig Piney Janice Masoner Patsy Kothe Betty Pudd Jackie Bennett Bonnie Fox Big Piney Lyman Deana Nelson Afton Big Pinoy

LoCal Homemakers Club Hosts Halloween Party

The LoCal Homemakers Club entertained members and guests at a Halloween party on Wednesday evening. Members wore costumes and played games with prizes for most participants. Arrangements were by Katherine Alexander, Wanda Vassey, Donne Hale, and Barbara Jones. Doughnuts and coffee were served. Mr and Mrs Gordon Mickelson welcomed a baby boy born Tuesday night at Kemmerer hospital weighing 3 pounds 32 ounces.

Katherine Alexander Wanda Vassey Donne Hale Barbara Jones Gordon Mickelson Kemmerer Hospital

Frank Fear New 4 H President

The 4 H meeting on Thursday October 21 elected Frank Fear as president Betty Budd as vice president Lela Gurney as secretary treasurer Tommy O Neil as parliamentarian Kethy Lambert as song leader and Deanne Fear as reporter The group approved buying a United States Flag and a 4 H Flag for the meeting table Joe Budd spoke on Parliamentary Procedure The group also played games before and after the business session

Frank Fear Betty_ Budd Lela Gurney Tommy O'Neil Kethy Lambert Deanne Fear United States Joe Budd

Harvey Stacer Dies Suddenly in Pinedale Funeral

Harvey Stacer, about 49, died of a heart attack last Friday October 22 in Pinedale. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Tanner Mortuary with Rev. Edward Robinson officiating. Interment followed at Big Piney cemetery. pallbearers named were Jack Carr, Joe Budd, William Budd, and Glen Walker. He had no known relatives.

Tanner Harvey Stacer Edward Robinson Episcopal Church of Pinedale Stacer Big Piney F. W. Tanner Jack Carr Joe Budd Wiliam Budd Glen Walker

Wyoming 1954 General Election Candidate List

Sublette County officials certify the full candidate slate for the November 2 1954 general election listing William Henry Harrison and Joseph C O Mahoney for U S Senator short and regular terms Sheridan Cheyenne and Cheyenne for state offices including Milward L Simpson governor and Everett T Copenhaver secretary of state plus county posts in Pinedale Big Piney and more with polling places and official seal.

United States William Henry Harrison Sheridan Wyoming Joseph C. O'Mahoney Cheyenne O'Mahoney Ian Lewis Ceseeei Reas Y Siedie Minnie A. Mitchel Sas Robert “Bob” Adams Charles B Morgan W. d Jud” Witherspoon Remmérer Uerintendent of Public Instruction Ray E. Robertson Velma Linford Joe L. Budd Ed D. Finnegan Supreme Court Fred H. Blume John J. Spriggs sLander Hury Starnsberger Laramie Big Piney H. H Peteeere Pinedale Morns €. Horton Paul C. Pare Stratdale Wyomig Hazel Lawes Kenneth Symes Cora Philip Marinee Francis W. Tanner Justice of the Peace Harmon A. Shannon James F. Jensen Sublette I. H. H. Summers Sublette County State of Wyong Wene Kendall Ted Dew Bronx

Tin Cup Derby Horse Races in Pinedale November 7

The second annual Tin Cup Derby will take place at the Pinedale track on Sunday November 7 at 1 00 pm. Races include a series of pony and novelty events such as a ½ mile, ¼ mile free for all, potato race bed race kids boot race relay band box and women and cow pony events. Entries are taken at Work's Garage in Pinedale.

Pinedale Mile Tin Leup Company Worl

TVGION AUXILIARY NOTES FOR OCTOBER

The October notes show Auxiliary officers led by president Reta Carr and officers Lois Pierce Helen Fleischman and Herena Carr. A community dinner was held and a September meeting introduced visiting Department and District presidents Mrs Ben Butler of Rock Springs and Mrs Mosey of Evanston. A schoolhouse flagpole ceremony occurred September 12.

Reta Carr Lois Pierce Helen Fleishman Herena Carr Ben Buter Rock Springs Mosey Evanston Schhool House Republican Committee Sheridan

Mrs Christian Wrang dies in Long Beach Calif

Isabelle Solon born Rock Valley Iowa married Christian Wrang June 21 1920 Larchwood Iowa. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs James Russell Long Beach and Mrs James Carrol Peru two sisters Mrs John McEnroe Algona and Mrs Marvy A Murdock Big Piney six grandchildren. Funeral held today. Mrs Murdock traveled from Long Beach to attend. Mrs Wrang was a former teacher in Big Piney area.

Christian Vrang Long Beach California John McEnroe Algona Iowa Marvy A Murdock Big Piney Wyoming M. C. Solon Thomas , Solon Winfred South Dakota Murdock Wring

County Agents Named to National Committees

Seven Wyoming county agricultural extension agents were named to national committee posts at the County Agricultural Agents Association in Salt Lake City and the Home Demonstration Agents Association in Chicago. Recipients include Harold Hurich Evanston and E West Lusky for Information and Publicity, James Nicholls Cody for 4-H Young Men and Women, B H Trierweiler Torrington for Relation Shar e, Don Tippetts Thermopolis for Professional Training. In Chicago, Miss Margaret Koefig Torrington was named chairman of presidents from each state association for 1955 and will oversee the Seattle meeting, while Miss Mane Kirkham Cody joined the hospitality committee for the 1955 Seattle convention.

Wyoming County County Agricultural Agents Association Salt Lake City Home Demonstration Agents Association Chicago Harold Hurich Margaret Koeifig Torrington Seattle Mane Kirkham Cody

Magazine Features Big Piney Schools in Wyoming Education News

The October Wyoming Education News features Big Piney Schools as School of the Month. It traces the district from a log cabin classroom heated by a Pot-bellied stove to modern facilities built in 1952. It notes six-month sessions, rural teacher shortages, and gradual building of new structures including a cross-road frame hall and a 1937 brick building.

Big Piney Wes Wyoming Education News Big Piney Kansas Trailey

Sally Twichell Featured In Wyoming Farm Bureau Talent Contest

Sally Twichell of LaBarge, Wyoming, is the local contestant in the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation talent fund program at the 35th Admiral Convention in Hilton, where top speakers include John Lynn and Mrs. Haven Smith. The event, aimed at selecting talent to compete in New York, runs November 10 with reservations managed by Mrs. Frank Long.

Weronehy Farm Bureau Federation Hiffaln Wyoming Clirux Fiesi WREBF American Farm Bureau Federation New York City John ¢. Lynn Directo Afb Haven Smith First V. Pp Associated Women of Fred Boice, Jr Wyomng Citizens Committee On Education William L. Chapman State of Wyo Arthur Abbey Wyoming Medical Service Reuben V. Andersen Pine Bluffs Board of John ©. Clay WBF New York Sally Twitchell Doyle Twitchell LaBarge Wyo Frank Long Bouffa’o Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation

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