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Newspaper

Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1950

Page

5

Eastern Star Honorees Installed At Joint Banquet

Mrs. Mae Mickelson of Big Piney and Mrs. Frances Clark of Pinedale were honored by the Big Piney and Pinedale chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star. Mickelson was elected Worthy Grand Matron of Wyoming. Clark was elected Grand Marshal. The event drew 112 attendees including many grand officers.

American Legion Hall American Legion Auxiliary Big Piney Pinedale Order of the Eastern Star Mae Mickelson Frances Clark Mickelson Grand Wyoming Gand Sheridan Clark Worthy EL Wellman Gurnsey Ruth Colyer Torrington Trene Valiferro Rock Springs Mollie Ellis Buffalo Lars Whelan Grand Electa Lusk Josephine Murray Evanston Ann Scott Ruth Hanna Grand Marchal Pearl Alcott Worland Hansry C. Hawkins Hattie Hanna Lingle James P. Mickelson A.D. Murray Bert Clark Harry C. Hawkins Kemmere Bethel of Jobs Daughters Airsoline Daniels Masonic Hall Ebc James Greenwood Beth Richardson Patti Lou Covey Morton Spence Robert L. Miller Irwin Tovey Mae Chise Donald Gray Robert L. Miler Mae Sommers Kemmerer Gireen River

Bids Sought for 25 Tons Oiled Stoker Coal Delivery

Sealed bids for 25 tons of oiled stoker coal to be delivered to the County Court House in Pinedale must be received by the Board of County Commissioners at 11 00 AM on Tuesday October 3 1950. Bids must name the coal mine and the Board may reject any or all bids. Sublette County Wyoming Board of County Commissioners by H H Summers County Clerk.

Pinedale Board of County Commissioners Sublette County Wyoming H. H. Summers

Annual Show and Bull Sale Set for October 17 in Big Piney

Plans are under way for the annual Show and Bull Sale to be held in Big Piney by the Sublette County 4 H Club. Producers report quality stock in the works and expect a strong showing this year.

Big Piney Shg Sublette County

Wyoming War Memorial Stadium Dedication Set for Saturday

Spectators from Wyoming Utah Colorado and Texas converge on Laramie for the Wyoming War Memorial stadium dedication. Bayor University visits to test the Cowboys as 18 000 gather for a three phase ceremony featuring cornerstone laying plaque unveiling and the dedication at halftime.

Wyoming Laramie Wyo Utah Colorado Texas War Memorial Stadium Bayor University University of Wyoming Cowboys Wer Memorial University of Wyomne G.D. Humphrey Milward L.simmson University George F. Guy Alumi Association C’enn J. Jacoby University Direetor Steal Stadium Dover University of Wyomint Universty of Denver Coltrade A & M College Rock Springs Cheyenne Sherifen Farrington

Social Security changes bring more insured benefits in 1950

Rock Springs official Patrick J Shafer says amendments to the Social Security Act widen eligibility for retirement and survivors benefits effective Sept 1 1950. Six quarters of work may qualify a living earner. workers may earn up to 950 in a calendar month while benefits continue. Shafer to visit Pinedale Sept 29 1950 to accept claims and explain the law. notice notes upcoming county sale and other items.

Patrick J. Shafer Rock Springs Social Security Administration Shafer Court House Dept. of Public Welfare Pinedale Wyoming

Millege Home Destroyed By Fire Near Big Piney

Fire destroyed the Millege home and contents west of town after about 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Lightning was suspected as a possible cause with the house collapsing after the blaze burst through the roof. The Big Piney Fire Department fought the flames but could not save the structure, and residents thanked responders for their efforts.

George Millege Big Piney Millege

Republican State Candidates Visit Big Piney Rally

On Tuesday morning Republican state candidates toured Big Piney with speakers announced by loudspeaker. Candidates include Barrett Harris Barrett for governor and others with Kerr as party chair. The caravan then moved to Pinedale for a rally and free picture show. Prices edged on cattle and hog markets with various figures noted. The annual 4-H club pull sale is planned for Big Piney on Tuesday October 17.

Big Piney Frank A. Barrett William Henry Herrison E. T. Copenhaver C. J. Cor. Rogers J. R. Mitchell Hana EB. Stolt Candidtes Ewing T. Kerr Pinedale

Wyoming offers 40 cent season tickets for Knot-hole section

Wyoming's War Memorial stadium will reserve 1152 seats in the north end zone for a Knot-hole section for high school age fans. Four local service clubs will supervise one game each. Tickets are sold at the university gym and Laramie high school office, with all proceeds benefiting distribution to grade schools. Bud Daniel notes 10 cent admissions lost at north gate for single or two game attendance.

Laramie Wyo University of Wyoming Glenn Jacoby Wyoming War Memorial Stadium Rotary Lions Kiwanis Floyd Clark Howard Davis Bob Baker A. A. Dana Drew Straws Laramie High School Bud Daniel

Shower Notice for Milleres Fire Victims

A miscellaneous shower will be held Tuesday September 26 at 2:09 in the American Legion hall for George Milleres who lost their home and contents by fire on Tuesday.

American Legion George Milleres

American Legion Dee Fox Post 78 to hold season opening meet

Dee Fox Post 78, American Legion, meets Tuesday September 26 at 8 00 p m for installation and first regular meeting Arnold Olson retiring Commander announces new officers Lester Oran Commander Ruben M Fox Vice Commander Edward Carr Adjutant and Paul N Sherbel Finance Officer Movies will be shown Film Communique no 3 The Fleet That Came to Stay and Normandy Invasion All veterans invited to attend.

Dee Fox American Legion Arnold Olson Lester Oran Ruben M. Fox Edward Carr Paul N. Sherbel Sicily Okinawa Normandy

Wyoming Payroll Savings Drive Aims to Boost Bond Purchases

A Wyoming U S Savings Bonds drive will run the rest of the year with A E Wilde urging firms and workers to adopt the payroll savings plan. Farmers are urged to reinvest crop and livestock proceeds into bonds as the nation rearmament effort heightens demand. Wyoming bond sales for eight months reached 8 078 732 38 with Laramie County leading at 264 598 41 and Natronal and Albany also high.

Wyoming U. S. Savings Bonds Division A. E. Wilde Wyoming Wilde U. S&s Laramie County Natronal Albany

Reclamation Group Reelects All Officers At Meet

At Buffalo two day Wyoming Reclamation association convention reelected Breck Moran as president and Lee Keith H T Person M Cortell and Earl T Bower as officers and national director The group urged a state reclamation unit modeled after Montana plan to fund small projects using existing allotments of water.

Buffalo Wyoming Reclamation Association Breck Moran Cody Lee Keith Kaycee H. T. Person Laramie M. ©. Cortell Earl T. Bower Werland Montana

Leonard Brumm Named Wyoming Hockey Coach for 1950

Leonard Brumm, a 24 year old former University of Michigan left wing, is named Wyoming's hockey coach for the 1950 season. He will pursue a master's degree at Wyoming after graduating from Michigan in June. Brumm was a three year Wolverine player, including the 1948 national championship sextet, and also competed in tennis and junior varsity football.

Laramie Leonard Brumm University of Michigan University of Wyomings Athetics Glenn J. Jacoby Marquette John Bailey Brumm Wyoming

The Bible Speaks Feature In The Examiner

Christianity described as a precious commodity and a sales opportunity. Dr. Kenneth J. Foreman, a renowned religious educator, writes The Bible Speaks based on the Uniform International Sunday School Lesson Guide.

Kenneth J. Foreman International Council of Religious Education United States Foreman Davidson College Princeton Seminary Yale University Foreman d Louisville, Ky Presbyterian Seminary

Local visitors scan Salt Lake area business and guests

Antone Subic Jr. visits Salt Lake City this week for business. Mrs. Elizabeth Chapel stays at the John Stevens home as a ranch guest for a few days. HR Parker of Ogden arrives with plans to bring several carloads of Canada balls. details appear on another page.

Antone Subic, Jr Salt Lake HR. Parker Ogden Utah Canada

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