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Newspaper

Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1947

Page

5

William Graham of Slate Creek Dies at 84

William Graham, 84, pioneer Slate Creek rancher, died September 17 at Kemmerer after a long illness. Born December 4, 1862 in England, he migrated to the United States in 1889 and settled on Slate Creek near Oval, Wyoming. He married Katie Pyle in 1892 and had three children, with the Grahams deeply rooted in the Green River valley for over 50 years.

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Demonstrations on Pattern Alterations in Sublette County

University of Wyoming specialist Tass Mar’ha Ulrich will tour Sublette County on Sept 27 at Pinedale Community Hall and Sept 29 at Big Piney Eli School to instruct Homemakers on pattern alterations and sizing. Bring patterns, scissors, pins, colored pencils, and a simple skirt pattern. Lunch provided. plan to attend and share with friends. Also tips on freezing or canning non producing chickens offered by nutritionist Frenreline J. Smith.

Tomemaker Tass Mar'ha Ulrich University of Wyoming Sublette County Wien Pinedale Eli Big Piney Frenreline J. Smith

McGinnis and McGee Wed in Kemmerer Last Week

William J. McGinnis Jr and Emma Jane McGee united in marriage in Kemmerer last week. The groom, a LaBarre area rancher, weds Miss Emma Jane McGee of Kemmerer. They plan to reside on a ranch southwest of town.

William J. McGinnis, JR WSS Emma Jane McEgee Wpham J. McGinnis Big Piney Emma Jane McGee Kemmerer As. W. Dg. McGinnis LaBarre Civid

Grounding chains to prevent farm equipment accidents

Farm safety tips stress using grounding chains on rubber tread machinery to avoid static sparks during fuel fills. Wyoming Extension Engineer Robert G. White warns chains reduce fire risk, urges proper fuel storage away from buildings and careful handling when refilling tanks.

Robert G. White Wyoming Agricultural Extension Reervice Wyoming National Safety Council

Dorothy McKay Wins Miss America Scholar­ship at Pageant

Dorothy McKay of At lante City earned a $1069 Miss America scholarship after placing among fifteen finalists. She has returned to the University of Wyoming as a senior majoring in art and plans further study at Columbia University after graduation, sponsored by UW and the Laramie Chamber of Commerce.

Dorothy Beamivt Atlante City Dorothy McKay University of Wyoming Dorothy McKax America Columbia Unversity UOW Univeersity of Wyoming Laramie Filmer Chamber of Commerce

Wyoming World War II Memorial Proposal Moves Forward

Fred Warren of Cheyenne backs a Wyoming World War II memorial on the University of Wyoming campus field house site. The plan honors 31 100 service members and 652 Wyoming casualties with a bronze plaque and funds from Wyoming residents over nine months starting in Albany and Laramie counties.

Laramie Amyristy Wyoming Wang Ealers Menewal Field House Univesity Wyomingr University Albany County Laramie County

Wycome Reclamation Association Convention at Pinedale

The Wycome Reclamation Association will hold a convention at Pinedale on October 6 and 7. Annual dues are one dollar and available at the meeting. Banquet on October 6 requires RSVP to Glenn Wise Jon Budd or the County Agent.

Wycome Reclamation Association Pinedale Glenn Wise Jon Budd

Parents Meeting Notice At Marie's Hall Friday Evening

TO PARENTS in school teachers at a minor on Friday evening Sept 2 at Marie's hall. All parents invited.

Marie's Hall

Veterans Expected to Enroll At University of Wyoming

About 350 new veteran students are expected to enroll this fall at the University of Wyoming. Total veteran enrollment may reach 2,500 if the campus hits a 3,800 student total. Of the newcomers 184 come from Wyoming and 156 from outside the state, with many from Albany and Laramie counties and Cheyenne.

Laramie Perest R. Hall Lewie Crawford Veterans Relations Wyoming UK University Lareme Albany County Cheyenne Wyommeg Big Horn Campbell Carben Converse Fremont Goshen Hot Springs Johnson Natrona Pats Platte Sheridan Sublette Sweetwater Teton Washakie Weston Uinta

Social Security payments offered to WWI veterans’ survivors

Hugh Thomas of the Rock Springs Social Security Office says an amendment to the Social Security Act extends survivor benefits to veterans with at least 90 days service who die within three years of discharge. Benefits may go to families even if the veteran had no covered employment, provided there is no other VA compensation. Survivors should contact the office at 15 210 First Security Bank Building, Rock Springs, Wyoming.

Hugh Thomas Rock Springs Social Security Administration Thomas Thomas Sai Veterans Administration Howsel First Security Bank Wyoming

Notice of Sublette County School Redistricting Meeting

The Committee on Redistricting of Sublette County School District announces an open meeting in Pine Dale at 2 05 p m on Saturday September 27 in the High School Gymnasium All county residents are invited to attend and share views on the matter.

Sublette Wieh Pinedale

Win Free Tickets to UW Utah State Homecoming Game

Readers can enter by submitting a catchy Homecoming slogan themed on a Wyoming war memorial field house. Entries are due by Oct 1 to the University alumni office. The celebration includes queen election, parade, decorations, game vs Utah State, open houses, and dances.

University of Wyoming Utah State Wyoming War Memorial University Alumi University Sing Utah

Tuberculin Tests Given School Children in Big Piney

Dr Judson Leeman conducted tuberculin tests on all school children in Big Piney on Wednesday assisted by Edna Weidner health nurse and Edna Gunter BR. N. Lorena Carr Tela Fox Lora Jewett Mardell Fear and Helen Tanner. Madelyn Seabright of the Wyoming Tuberculosis Association noted supplies are provided by the association with Christmas money. The test detects TB presence. redness with swelling leads to an X ray to assess lung damage. Tuberculosis is curable if found early.

Judson Leeman Big Piney Mier Edna Weidner Sublette Edna Gunter N. Lorena Carr Tela Fox Lora Jewett Mardell Fear Helen Tanner Madelyn Seabright Wyoming Tuberculesia Association Christmas Star Jroney Theody

Salute to National Newspaper Week by Kay Kyler

A nostalgic piece praises National Newspaper Week and the local paper as a trusted, educational, and entertaining community institution. The author uses playful references to education and life stages to celebrate newspapers as a bulwark of democracy and a practical tool for daily life.

Kay Kyser New York Herald Tribune National News O Kay College of Musical Knowledge NBC Kay Kyler Chiilun America Rocky Mount Datme Americas Free Press

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