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Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1960

Page

3

Rep Keith Thomson to Attend Coffee in Big Piney

Rep Keith Thomson will be in Big Piney next Sunday Oct 2 and will be honored by local Republicans at a Coffee at Waine's Cafe from 11 to 12 20 a m. Thomson, tuning for United States Senator this year, will be pleased to meet residents of Big Piney and surrounding community. He will be the main speaker and everyone is invited.

Keith Thomson Big Piney Waine’s Keith United States Big Pneyland Thomson

Local Farm Bureau Elects Officers for Upcoming Year

The Big Piney Local Farm Bureau held a meeting Friday evening September 23 at the high school launch room. Officers elected include President Charles Sims reelected Rotary Treasurer Margie Sims and Women’s Committee Chair Leta Whitman. Further appointments and discussions covered the Feepant call project and proposed brand inspection changes.

Big Piney Charles Sims Rotary-Treasure Margie Sims Leta Whitman

Cub Scouts Host Families at Den 22 222 Night

Cub Scouts of Dens 22 and 222 hosted family night at George Nugent home. Prizes from Sublette County Fair were presented, and the 50th year Jubilee badge was awarded for a picnic event last summer. Terry Fleming received a gold arrow. David Keeney earned his Bobcat pin. Robert Phillips nears scout age and will age out soon. Refreshments included cookies punch and coffee.

Dens George Nugent Sublette Names Terry Fleming David Keeney Robert Phillips Bey Mus Atter

Catholic Women Host Rock Springs Deanery Meeting in Fore Bridger

Mrs Lawrence Bugas and Isher Jemen Godly will host the fall Rock Springs Deanery meeting in Fore Bridger on October 10 with a 10 32 a m Dialogue Mass at St Helen s Evanston. Registration 11 15 a m at St Helen s Hall. luncheon at American Legion Hall. business session 1 30 p m and address 3 p m by Bishop Maberi M Newell AM.

Lawrence Bugas St Helen's American Legion Hall Maberi M. Newell

Guided MRS NOTES Chided meeting in Room Two High School

The group met Monday evening with refreshments by Laura Grinestaff and Peggy Kurkowski. Mergie Sins reported as new secretary and Vianna Gumey moved away. They donated 100 dollars to the Fair Board from the work basket for the County Fair. A nickel drawing fund was approved for the collected money with a prize if present. otherwise the pot carries over. Dance lessons planned for October 24 and the next meeting set for October 17. Madge Funk of Pinedale spoke on Civil Defense.

Keki Laura Grinestaff Peggy Kurkowski Mergie Sins Vianna Gumey Fair Board Ito Mildred Johnson Miaidlle Minde Mihion Madge Funk Pinedale Adies Griggs

Social Security changes announced by Rock Springs official

Weedi ng, manager of the Rock Springs Social Security Office, outlines 1960 changes to the law including benefits freezes for disabled individuals under 50, reduced insured status requirements, new earnings rules, and altered marriage and dependents provisions. He notes notices have been sent and urges affected residents to contact the office for guidance through 1961 and beyond.

Funeral Services In Pinedale For Mrs Frances Shelton

Funeral services were held in Pinedale Monday afternoon for Mrs Frances Shelton of Rock Springs. The ceremony was led by the Werthroep. Shelton died Friday September 23 following a auto truck collision west of Rawlins. She was born February 25, 1901 in Lara me. Survived by three sisters Edith Jenson Boulder Florence Bertram Big Piney Ruth McLaurthlin Durango and a brother James King Boulder. Burial at Pinedale Cemetery. Woodrow noted no uniform rise in benefits this year. some increases for children will be based on Payment Center fees and take effect with January 1961 checks. First-time eligible payments under 1960 changes begin October or November 10. Local Security Office Rock Springs is at 516 Grandinway EM 2-5341.

Nedsle Sminty Gmuch Franco Gbealien Rock Springs Werthroep Shalton Rawlins Mrs. Shelton Larame Edith Jenson Boulder Wyo Florence Bertram Big Biney Ruth McLaurthlin Durengs James King Bowlder Pitedale Cemery Woodrow Amcly Ancvimintsa Grimdiway

Reed Couple Welcome Son in Salt Lake City

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Reed announce the birth of a son on Wednesday morning September 14 in St Marks Salt Lake City Utah Both mother and baby are doing nicely.

Wilbur Reed St. Marks Salt Lake City Utah

Make It Yourself With Wool Contest Announced

Girls aged 13 to 22 urged to enter the annual Make It Yourself With Wool Contest. Three divisions beginners juniors and seniors with prizes including trips scholarships sewing machines and more. Entries due via county extension office Pinedale or district chairmen in Kemmerer and Big Piney.

Mas Lois Koch Sublette Hoa Ass'n. Mir Emma Toman Kemmerer Mardell Fear Big Piney Cokemills Denver Colorado San Antonio Texas County Extension Office Pinedale Theman Kimmerer Fear Big Piney Patricia ‘Sion Howanna Rogers Norma Jean Blesmner Pam Swain Wy Mathisen Maria Koch Roxanna Rogers Caroline Boroff

Sunday School Reopens at Episcopal Church Big Piney

The Episcopal Church in Big Piney resumes Sunday school on the Bund 2nd at 10 a.m. for children through seventh grade. Leading teachers include Mrs. Pearzon, Mrs. Don Quély, Werne Pardin, Mos, Reg, and Mrs. Bobs.

The Episcopal Church Big Piney Pearzon Don Quély Werne Pardin Mos Reg Bobs

Tourist Brochure Suggestions Sought by Hi way 189 Association

Local invitation appeals to businessmen to submit brochures materials including pictures about regional attractions. Call for photos on picnic areas fishing spots camp grounds rodeo events church services and branding events. Send to OKAY RICHING ING 510 Walker Bank Salt Lake City Utah.

Hi-way 189 Association Slirec Okay Riching ING Walker Bank Salt Lake City Utah

Annual Homemakers Meeting in Big Piney Draws Crowd

The Big Piney Homemakers Tea on September 24 drew guests from the area. Mrs Mee Mickelsen gave a keynote talk on language and race noting 15 percent of the world’s population is Caucasian and praising English speakers from other lands. The event featured an oriental theme with candles and an incense Buddha centerpiece.

Big Piney Mee Mickelsen Ditton Si eTs Council Kodused The Voor Harold Gibson

P.T.A. Seeks New Members Across U.S. and Overseas

The National Congress of Parents and Teachers promotes October Membership Month to boost PTA ties worldwide. European members, from Iceland to the Middle East, fund scholarships and sponsor programs for handicapped students, foreign language study, and adult education.

Rome Oslo Athens Fontainebleau Karlsruhe Addis Ababa Reykjavik P.T.A European Congress of American Parents and Teachers National Congress of Parents and Teachers Iceland Middle East National Congress United States PTA European Congress Air Force Libya British Isles Saudi Arabia P.T A U.S James C. Parker Grand Rapids Mich Europes Congress Europe Pt.a James €. Parker Fred L. Miller P.t.a’s European Congress of American Parents and ‘Teachers Berchtesgaden Germany Africa

First Southern Baptist Church Dedication Set for Oct 2

The First Southern Baptists of Big Piney plan dedication services at their new church on October 2 with open house from 12 to 2 and 4 to 6. Revival nightly October 2 through 9 at 7:43. Roy Dean Stoney of Calvary Bankist Church in Rock Springs will lead.

First Southern Baptists of Big Piney Roy Dean Stoney Calvary Bankist Church Rock Springs Wyoming

U S Steel Living Quarters Open for Wind River Project

Construction progress at the Columbia Geneva Steel Division site in Wyoming continues as Bachelor living quarters and a married trailer park near Geneva Geneva works near Prevo Utah ready for occupancy. The massive project along the Wind River Mountains aims to support a 799 mile railroad spur to Union Pacific at Winton Junction with track laying set to begin next week.

Atlantic City Wyo U.S. Steel Whic U. 5S Geneva ‘Works Prevo Utah Columbia-Geneva Steel Division Columbia-Geneva Wyomng Tirsy Mountains Lander MTR TN Union Pacific Railroad Winton Juncton Rock Springs Winton Junction

Sage Grouse Harvest Report From Wyoming West Of Divide

Western Wyoming sage grouse hunters took about 7 000 birds in a three day epason. Assistant State Game Warden Fred R Yeaman cites a Bird Biologist James W Jons report showing 94 percent success and an average of two birds per hunter per day. The study covers sage grouse hunting areas west of the Continental Divide with 81 percent young birds and 19 percent adults.

Wyoming Wyoming Game and Fish Department Fred R. Yeaman James W. Jons Green River Yeaman

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Coffee Here Local Farm Bureau CUB Scouts Catholic Church Notes Daniel Dandiel James Carolyn James Norma Jean Bleamer James Home Norma Jean Carolyn Normandein Bleamer Marlene McKinney Marion Boroff Caroline Bor- Off Bonnie Willoughby Mrs. Notes Bill Weeding Social Security Arta Yagssat 2 Thas Lee Frances Shelton D.T. A’s Parker FIRST Southern Baptist Church
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