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Newspaper

Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1940

Page

6

Proposed constitutional amendment for Wyoming internal improvements

The document outlines Senate Joint Resolution No. 3 proposing Constitutional Amendment One for Wyoming's 1940 general election. It would add Section 10 to Article VII, authorize legislature to fund internal improvements for water conservation, and remove the two thirds popular vote requirement for such projects. It specifies limits and powers, including land grants and revenue pledges to support water related works. Secretary of State Lester C. Hunt signed during September and October 1940.

Senate State of Wyoming Shell Avois Lester C. Hunt

Wyoming proposed constitutional amendment for county officer salaries

House Joint Memorial No 5 proposes a constitutional change to raise county officer salaries in Wyoming. It specifies limits based on county assessed value and lists roles including sheriff, clerk, prosecuting attorney, treasurer, assessor, and superintendent of schools, with salaries fixed by law within defined ranges.

House Senate State of Wyoming

Public office pay scales by county valuation mention

The article lists annual pay caps for county officials based on assessed valuation. For valuations under two million dollars, salaries are capped at 1809 dollars per year. For two to five million, caps rise to 2100 dollars. For over five million, caps reach 2400 dollars. The county surveyor may earn up to 12 dollars per day. Names Lester and Hunt appear as signatories.

Lester Hunt Secretary of State

American Education Week Proclaimed in Wyoming

Governor Smyth designates November 10 to 16 as American Education Week urging citizens to engage with schools. He calls for visits to school buildings and personal contact with teachers and students to assess progress and foster cooperation for future peace and national progress.

J. Nels WH. Smyth State of Wyoming Ansl Cheyenne

Wyoming Governor's signed proclamation dated September 13 1940

A historical proclamation dated the thirteenth day of September 1940 bears the signature of Nels H. Smith as Governor of Wyoming. The brief document records an official executive action with no additional context or details provided.

A. D Nels H, Smith Wyoming

Local News Highlights From Big Piney Area

The Howerton new building nears completion on the extentor during the week with an attractive exterior. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs John Elvenild at L D S hospital in Salt Lake last week. Mrs Evenild is Perry W Jenkins daughter of Big Piney Lodge No 47 A P L & A M resided at their hall after a two month hiatus. Robe Fox visited from LaBarge with his wife and family. A get acquainted reception for school staff and pupils will be hosted at Mrs John Stevens home next Tuesday October 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. The Triangle Club meets October 11 at Mrs J am Deveraixs home.

John Elvenild L. D. S. Hospital Salt Lake Evenild Perry W. Jenkins Big Piney Lodge No. 47 John Stevens Triangle Club J. Am Deveraix

Snapshooting at Home Sparks Hidden Picture Possibilities

The article urges armateur photographers to seek fresh angles in familiar scenes. By training the eye to see novelty in everyday light and textures, stay-at-home subjects become rich with photographic potential using affordable flash and modern cameras.

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