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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1930
Page
5
The Examiner notes Kemmerer plans a two day community celebration Friday and Saturday October 3 and 4 with free movies and dances for visitors. The event honors local trade support and promotes Kemmerer as a railroad gateway to the Green River Valley with gifts for children and numerous prizes for adults.
A University of Wyoming economist, A F Vass, spoke via WEAI from Cornell University on unappropriated western lands. He argued Wyoming’s lands are not overgrazed, compared with national forests, urged state regulation, noted funding flows for reclamation, and claimed federal land holdings reduce tax revenue. Local party events follow.
Frances W. Tanner jettes Sunday for Grand Rapids Michigan where he has accepted a position with the F. F. Wood Motor Company of that city.
The Community Church invites all parishioners and visitors to a Sunday worship service led by Rev A C Best. Church School begins at 1120 a m followed by a publish worship with the sermon title Seasons of Refreshing.
Labbe and Rodam report progress on Half Moon Lake Playground project. Utah firms take over cabin and lodge sales, with Salt Lake City and Ogden sportsmen expected to visit next week. Preparations include a grounds shop, road repairs, and offices at Pinedale Inn. Local artists and writers form a colony, and a flower conservatory site is prepared at the Jewett ranch for next summer.
Republican candidates for national and state offices present a ticket of tested men. Robert D. Carey’s career includes public service, Careyhurst ranch leadership, and agricultural progress. Vincent Carter seeks a second term as congressman at large with experience as state auditor and Washington contact. Governor Frank C. Emerson stands on a record of conscientious service and fiscal restraint.
George Pape, a rancher in the upper country, was struck by two stray bullets from a high powered rifle while repairing a fence last week. The wound near the heart could not be operated on and X rays showed the missile glanced off an object before striking him. He was rushed to Rock Springs hospital and is reported to be recovering. Hunters are urged to exercise caution with high power rifles during the big game season.
Sheriff Mellvain of Kemmerer Union reports a year long cattle rustling case solved when L. R. Nelson of Fish Haven Idaho admitted stealing Lincoln county cattle. Officers traced 15 head with B bar C brand shipped from Montpelier and identified owners including Batiste Corallo and Covey and Blaney. Nelson, an ex soldier, now faces livestock theft charges after leading officers on a pursuit to an abandoned Idaho ranch where more cattle were found.
Historians note Thomas Jefferson helped form the United States Marine Band and raised its profile through White House events and private entertainments. The band gained nationwide reputation as Jefferson toured and attended performances, earning him the title Godfather of the Marine Band. A revival survey of Snowy Range road from Rock Springs to Saratoga Valley followed.
Charley Bellin, a well known Green River valley resident, was badly hurt when his car was struck by a passing vehicle near Jackson. The hit car pushed his vehicle down a steep embankment and overturned several times. Bellin is hospitalized in Jackson. the other drivers fled and his knowledge of the responsible party is unknown. Also noted is the American Legion Band of Rock Springs performing in Big Piney en route to Rock Springs for October 1 concerts with the United States Marine Band.
Notice by the Board of County Commissioners Sublette County Wyoming to locate a road from near Big Sandy Bridge following a long sequence of survey bearings and distances to the county line. The road is described as 40 feet wide with 20 feet on each side of the line and is part of the Big Sandy Little Sandy division of the Bouwlder Elkhorn Road No 4B. Objections or claims for damages must be filed with the County Clerk by October 20, 1930.
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