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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1942
Page
6
The Artists Guild met Saturday at the Sargent Inn with 16 ladies attending a luncheon. Mrs. Sargent hosted the group and a patriotic writing contest followed. Mrs. Sommers and Mrs Richardson won the first contest, while Mrs Richard eo and Mrs Sommers tied in the second.
Mrs. Chris Berg of Boulder deserves honorable mention for sewing 468 garments since January 7, 1942 with the Boulder Community Club handling hand work and cutting. Grandma McGinnis cobbles four woolen scraps into afghans. A roster lists many contributors with small monetary gifts including Effie Griggs George Moffat John Stevens Guy Carr and others for soldier kits.
The Board of County Commissioners invites sealed bids for 50 tons of oiled slack coal with mine name or quality specified. Bids due by 2:00 PM October 5 1942, delivery to Court House by December 1 1942. Board may reject any or all bids. County Clerk Faren C Faler signs. Publish Sept 17 and 24.
Sublette County gears up for the October 3 fair and Achievement Day at Dawmet as volunteers report $80 in cash contributions plus numerous in kind gifts. County agents and residents including D E Bess Mrs Bob Miller and John Thompson donate while businesses and individuals pledge support.
Washington D C Sept 8 September War Bond quotas for 3070 counties announced by Henry Morgenthau Jr Secretary of the Treasury to reach a national total of 775000000. Wyoming's September quota is 1250000. Quotas align with seasonal income patterns to maintain a billion dollar monthly average as the annual goal.
In Laramie on September 11, the University of Wyoming reports a record surge in teacher placement requests. Dean O Schwiering notes 1027 requests with 282 jobs filled so far and expectations to exceed 306. 125 graduates from the College of Education appear on the lists, with varied degrees. Most requests come from Wyoming, with others from several states. 24 positions were filled in Wyoming schools this year amid high demand and limited supply.
The Wyoming Tuberculosis Association starts a year of work with schools in September 1942 after prior accomplishments. 1,716 people were tuberculin tested by local physicians with 291 reacting. Active cases were sent to the Sanatorium at Fasin. Sublette County directors are Perry W. Jenkins and Mrs Leona L. Pape with school officials ready to aid.
Wyoming men aged 17 to 50 may enter the U S Navy Manual School starting as Radio Technician rating. Eight months of training at top universities costs the government over 1500 dollars per man. Applicants face arithmetic algebra plane geometry physics and electricity tests with no code. Several Wyoming men, one as young as 18, attempted the exam. all but one completed it with a 60 percent passing mark. Word has been received from the authorities.
The Triangle Club met at Mrs John Stevens home on Thursday September 10. The group pledged allegiance and decided to meet monthly on the second Thursday. New Gilbers were elected for the year with Toma Fox as president Eleing Moffat vice president Reta Carr secretary treasurer. Entertainment committee named Mrs John Stevens and Mrs Claire Jannur. Refreshments were served. Next meeting at Mrs George Moffat home on Thursday October 8.
The Cheyenne Navy Recruiting Station plans to select twenty five Wyoming men each month for training as Radio Technicians Second Class. The program offers high paying crane jobs in radio, with early rating parity to an Army Star Sergeant during the first month. Eligible men can seek exam details at Cheyenne Casper Sheridan and Rocky Springs stations and may volunteer or enlist up to induction moment.
The Sears Roebuck Agricultural Foundation provides 14 scholarships of 125 dollars each for Wyoming farm youth entering the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture. Recipients include Howard Glenn Austin Jr and others from Mountain View, Lingle, Centennial, Lovell, Rock Springs, Riverton, Sogidan, Powell, and Huntley. Applications go to Dean Hill. awards decided by Dean J A Fl.
The notice highlights a scrap rally to collect scrap metal around the premises. It notes Tuesday and Wednesday gatherings with residents and visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Jensen from the ranch and several Eastern Star Chapter attendees. Also listed are visitors such as Mrs. G. T. Morgan from Rock Springs and Jack Biggane and his son Jimmy from Kemmerer fishing in the territory.
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