Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Jan 1945 November Injuries Jack Heberlein, American, age 53, married, machine man. FATAL. Andy Martinez, American, age 28, married, Duck bill operator. Amputation left leg below knee. Section No. 1, Rock Springs No. 8 Mine. This room was driven up about 140 feet above the haulage entry, measuring 20 feet wide and timbered on 5 foot centers, lagged and collar braced. About a car of coal remained to be loaded from the right hand corner of the room before the last remaining leg could be set, which was supported by a saddle jack and a safety prop near the center. Heberlein was shoveling coal near the center of the room and Martinez was picking the face near the right hand corner of the room when a piece of rock measuring 11 feet 6 inches long, 6 feet 6 inches wide and 17 inches thick fell from the roof without warning, snapping 8 foot 6 inches of the crossbar off, catching Heberlein and Martinez, the broken piece of crossbar coming to rest on the ratchet pan and supporting portion of the rock, allowing Martinez to pull himself free. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jan 2, 1945 Retired Miner Found Dead in Bed Monday Benjamin Harvey, 70, retired miner, was found dead in bed Monday morning at his home in the No. 6 district. Death was apparently due to natural causes. His body was found by a neighbor, Eddie James, who was making a friendly call. Mr. Harvey was last seen alive Saturday evening. Mr. Harvey, who had been a resident of Sweetwater county for 50 years, is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Fred Wise of Hudson and Mrs. Emma McDonald of Portland, Ore., and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are pending word from his sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jan 3, 1945 Ben Harvey Funeral Services to Be Held Thursday Afternoon Funeral services for Ben Harvey, 70, who died New Year’s day at his home in the No. 6 district, will be held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon at Rogan’s mortuary. The Rev. J. Vincent Crane, pastor of the Congregational church, will officiate, and burial will be in the small mausoleum in the Harvey plot in Mountain View cemetery. Mr. Harvey, a native of Ireland, was born there in 1874. About 50 years ago he came to Rock Springs where he was employed in the coal mines. He retired from coal mining several years ago. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Ferd Wise of Hudson and Mrs. Emma McDonald of Portland, Ore., and several nieces and nephews of this city. Three brothers, who were pioneers of Sweetwater county, preceded him in death. They were Moses Harvey, Robert Harvey and Joe Harvey. Mrs. Wise will arrive from Hudson today to attend funeral services of her brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jan 9, 1945 Man Dies Suddenly At No. 8 Mine Monday Morning John Logan Lively, 57, of 1408 Tenth street, died from a heart attack about 10:30 a.m. Monday in No. 8 mine. Lively was working on the 26th north entry of the mine and was shoveling loose coal when he slumped over, and before his coworkers could reach him he was dead. Coroner J. Warden Opie, who investigated his death, said that it was due to natural causes and that he had not yet decided to hold an inquest. Lively was born May 25, 1887 at Morrisonville, Ill. He had been a resident of this community for about three years. Survivors include his wife, Mabel, of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Chamberlain of Rock Springs and Mrs. Rose Mae Trewin of Ft. Hall, Idaho; two sons, Carl Lively of Ogden and Clifford Lively of Rock Springs, and eight grandchildren; two brothers, Thomas Lively of Rock Springs, and Richard of Davenport, Iowa, and a half-brother, Fred Wood of Brekley, Calif. Funeral services will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jan 9, 1945 Louis Prevedel, 65, Dies Early Monday Louis (Luigi) Prevedel, 65, died early Monday morning at Wyoming General hospital where he was entered as a patient Sunday night. Luigi Prevedel had worked for 25 years at the Bonomo ranch, west of Green River. Five years ago he was forced to give up his work on the ranch, due to a heart ailment, and since that time has been a resident of Rock Springs. A nephew, Fred Menghini, resides in Superior. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jan 9, 1945 Uram Funeral Rites Wednesday Afternoon Funeral services for John Patrick Uram, 35, who died last Wednesday of a heart attack in Portland, Ore., will be held at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the Rogan mortuary. The funeral will be conducted with full military rites. Military burial services will also be held at the cemetery. Uram saw service in the Pacific for several years. He was recently given a medical discharge because of serious injury to his eyes. He is survived by his son, John Uram Jr., two brothers, Pete Uram of Winton and Mike Uram of Tacoma, Wash., and one sister, Mrs. Anna Varney of Salt Lake City. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jan 10, 1945 Longtime Rancher Of Old West Dies Tuesday Morning Charles Alexander Teters, retired rancher, 71, of 528 South Front street, one of the most colorful characters of the Old West, died Tuesday morning at Wyoming General hospital where he entered three hours previously. A native of Kansas City, Mo., Mr. Teters came west when as a youth in his teens and punched cattle in the Brown’s Park country, south of Rock Springs, famous for its hide-outs of early day western bandits. Teters could tell many an interesting tale of the old days in that section of the country. Brown’s Hole, as it was called, surrounds the point where the eastern boundary of Utah and the western boundary of Colorado joins the southern boundary of Wyoming. Parts of it lie in all three states. Cattle rustling was at its peak in those days. Within an hour, all livestock could have been driven from Utah into Wyoming, from Wyoming into Colorado and back again into Utah. Supplies were obtained principally from Rock Springs and Green River. Nearly all of the wild characters of Wyoming and Utah drifted in and out of the Hole at various times, but the place was not frequented often by officers of the law. Teters knew such characters as Butch Cassidy, Ison Dart, Tom Horn, Big Nose George, Queen Anne, a woman cattle rustler, the McCarthy gang, and many others. Survivors include his wife, Amelia, two sons, Robert A. Teters and Jack Teters of Blairtown; seven daughters, Mrs. William B. Logan of Red Creek, Mont., Mrs. James Moon of Grand Junction, Colo., Mrs. John Hemia, who resides in Arizona; Mrs. James M. Overy and Mrs. Alfred Robertson of Rock Springs, Mrs. Alfred Hechart, Mrs. Steve Radosevich of Blairtown, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jan 10, 1945 His Two-Year-Old Son Is Told Pfc. Frank Legerski, 23, of Superior, who was reported missing in action in Germany since Nov. 30, 1944, was killed in action, according to notification received by his relatives from the war department. Legerski is survived by his father, Mike Legerski, and a two-year-old son, Anthony J. Legerski of Rock Springs. His mother, Mrs. Annie Legerski, died recently. The child, who knows very little about the war and the principles for which his father sacrificed his life, has received from the war department the following letter: “Master Anthony J. Legerski, Rock Springs “It is with regret that I inform you of the death of your father, Pfc. Frank Legerski, of the infantry, who was previously reported missing in action since Nov. 30, 1944, in Germany.” A telegram announcing his death has been sent to his mother, Mrs. Annie Legerski, Box 213, Rock Springs, who was designated to be notified in an emergency. “A casualty report has now been received which states that he was killed in action on the date he was previously reported missing in action. Reports on our brave men who have given their lives in battle do not reveal details of the heroic action which led to their deaths. “The significance of his heroic service to his country will be preserved and commemorated by a grateful nation, and it is hoped that hthis thought may give you strength and courage in your sorrow. “I extend to you my deepest sympathy. “Signed J.A. Ulio, Major General The Adjutant General.” Private Legerski was born in Sheridan and came with his family to Superior in 1930. Before his entrance into service in September, 1943, he was employed at the D.O. Clark in Superior. He left for overseas service a year ago and was in the D-day invasion in Normandy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jan 10, 1945 Final Rites for Olga Andretich To Be Thursday Funeral services for Olga Andretich, 24, daughter of Matt Andretich Sr., of Blairtown, who died Friday night in San Francisco, will be held at 10 o’clock Thursday morning at the North Side Catholic church. The Rev. Albin Gnidovec will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 7 o’clock Wednesday night. Miss Andretich had been ill for several weeks following a major operation, which she underwent last fall and from which she never recovered. Olga Andretich was born July 27, 1920, in Rock Springs. She was educated in the Rock Springs schools and was graduated from the local high school in 1938. After working the Rock Springs exchange of the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph company for several years, she asked for a transfer to California. Seven months ago she was transferred to the telephone exchange in San Francisco. While working there she made her home with Mrs. Ted Dickinson and Mrs. George McNeil, the former Mary and Kathryn Katich of Blairtown. Pfc. Matt Adretich, Jr., who is stationed in Alaska, arrived in San Francisco by plane last week from his base in Alaska and was with his sister at the time of her death. The body of Miss Andretich, accompanied by her brother Private First Class Andretich; Mrs. Dickinson and Mrs. McNeil arrived here early Tuesday morning. She is survived by her father and brother. Her mother died here several years ago. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jan 10, 1945 Five-Year-Old Boy Dies at Local Hospital Tuesday Clargia Morris Walker, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Walker of Rock Springs, died early Tuesday morning at Wyoming General hospital where he had been a patient for five days. The little boy, who was visiting Hanna, was taken seriously ill and because of inadequate space in both the Hanna hospital and the Rawlins hospital was brought to Rock Springs. Clargia Morris Walker, born Sept. 27, 1939 in Colbert, Okla., is survived by his parents, a brother, Billy, and a sister June, of Rock Springs, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Walker, and Mr. and Mrs. Clargia Martin of Colbert. Funeral services will be held at 10 o’clock this morning. The Rev. E.E. Acheson, pastor of the Baptist church, will officiate and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jan 11, 1945 Final Rites for Charles Teters Held Saturday Funeral services for Charles A. Teters, 71, Wyoming pioneer resident who died here Tuesday, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Teters home at Blairtown. James J. Johnson of the L.D.S. church will officiate and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. Teters died at Wyoming General hospital where he had been a patient but a few hours. He was taken ill at his home early Tuesday morning. A brother, Albert Teters of Ft. Collins, Colo., a former Rock Springs resident, arrived in the city yesterday and will remain here until after the funeral. A son, Robert Teters, who is located temporarily in Oregon, will arrive in Rock Springs tonight and a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Hemia are en route here from their home in Phoenix, Ariz. The body will be removed to the Teters home at 3 p.m. Friday. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jan 11, 1945 Man Found Dead In Grant Street Home Wednesday Clarence E. Kimble, 34, was found dead in his apartment at 114 Grant street by city officers late yesterday afternoon. According to information received from the office of the county coroner, the man had been dead for a period of nearly two weeks, and his death was due to natural causes. A small gas heater in the apartment had been turned on to full heat, and was found to be still burning when the living quarters were entered yesterday. Kimble moved to the Grant street address, where he lived alone, December 2, and had worked for the Gunn-Quealy Coal company up to December 17. Since that date he had not reported for work. Kimble’s father has been located in Loveland, Colo., to which city the body will be taken. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jan 12, 1945 Man Found Dead Here Was World War II Veteran Clarence E. Kimble, 34, who was found dead in his apartment at 114 Grant street late Wednesday afternoon, was a veteran of this war. That information was revealed by a local American Legion official who had prepared a membership card for him, and which was never claimed. According to the Legion official, Kimball had signed an application for membership several weeks prior to his death and stated at the time that he would pick up his card shortly thereafter. The local Legion post would have accorded a fully military funeral to Kimball, but in view of the fact that his father has been located in Loveland, colo., the body will be taken to that city for burial arrangements. --- Green River Star, Jan 12, 1945 Death has claimed another of the colorful characters of the west, Charles Alexander Teters, 71, who died Tuesday at the Wyoming General hospital. Teters first came to the west as a young man, and until retiring from active ranching several years ago, had made his home in the famed Brown's Hole country at the corners of Utah, Wyo., Colorado. When he first went into that country, 50 miles south of here, it was the holing-up place for many notorious outlaws, and the battle between the ranchers and the cattle rustlers was at its height. Some of the most colorful characters of the history of the old west were headquartering the park at the time he first settled there--many good, many bad. Queen Anne-Bassett was one of the most widely known of intermountain ranch women, and it was at the Bassett ranch gate during Teters’ early days that the ranchers hung Bennett, a Texan, while other ranchers were battling it out with Lant, Tracy and others of the outlaw gang that had killed V. S. Hoy, leading rancher of the hole. Over the Red Creek, young Teters was in charge of the Hoy Red Creek ranch, two or three days before the Hoy murder, when Lant, Tracy Johnson, and a youth forced him to put them up for the night as the outlaws had fled into Wyoming from Colorado authorities. While Teters looked on the next morning, Johnson shot and killed the boy as he fired shots around the youngster to hurry him to the corrals for horses, after a pan of cold water had been dumped into Johnson's face to awaken him. Teters was rich in these anecdotes of the old west--for he had seen it fade from the wild west of range days to the present west. Cassidy, Matt Warner, and their henchmen were all known to Teters, "You just accepted them as they came and avoided trouble," Teters once told the writer. "As long as you minded your own business, they didn't bother you." Teters was born in Kansas City, Mo., in 1873, but had lived in this area since in his late teens. Years ago, retiring from the ranch life, he came to Rock Springs to make his home, and his Maverick House was the hotel at which the range riders and sheepmen stayed in Rock Springs. Besides his wife, Amelia, Charlie Teters is survived by two sons, Robert A. and Jack Teters of Blairtown; seven daughters, Mrs. William B. Logan; Mrs. James Moon of Grand Junction, Colo.; Mrs. Hemia, living in Arizona; Mrs. James M. Overy and Mrs. Alfred Robertson, both of Rock Springs; Mrs. Alfred Hochart and Mrs. Steve Radosevich of Blairtown. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jan 16, 1945 MRS. ROGER GALLEGOS Funeral services for Mrs. Roger Gallegos, 33, 305 Gale street, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, at the South Side Catholic church. The Rev. S.A. Welsh will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Rogan’s chapel. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jan 16, 1945 Superior Resident Dies Sunday at General Hospital Angelo Pierantoni, 58, resident of Superior for 15 years, died Sunday noon at Wyoming General hospital. He is survived by his wife, Lucia, and two sons, Avo and Marino of Superior, and one daughter, Mrs. Frank Swanson of Rock Springs. Two brothers, Albert and Alexander Pierantoni, reside in Italy. Angelo Pierantoni was born Feb. 2, 1886 in Frontone, Italy. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 o’clock Wednesday morning at the South Side Catholic church. The Rev. S.A. Welsh will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jan 18, 1945 J.J. McKee, 87, Dies at Hospital Here Wednesday John Jordon McKee, 87, pioneer stockman of Rock Springs, and well known in Wyoming, Utah and Colorado, as an expert range consultant and top sheepman, died at Wyoming General hospital, Wednesday at 5:15 p.m., after a long illness. He had been in the livestock business for 67 years. A native of Scotland, Mr. McKee was born July 9, 1857 in Edinburgh and came with his parents to the United States as a child. While still in his teens he came west into Colorado and Wyoming. Mr. McKee worked for a brief period in the coal mines in Rock Springs. He soon became interested in the livestock business and traveled in to the cattle country south of here where he worked for several large cattle and sheep outfits. He operated his own cattle ranch and was in the sheep business later. McKee worked for Rife brothers and the Blair and Hay Sheep company. For a number of years he was employed by the Rock Springs National bank as range consultant and as appraiser for sheep and cattle. He retired from active work about four years ago. Survivors include his son, John Raymond McKee of Denver, and a daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Miller of Riverton, and three grandsons. A brother, Joe McKee resides in Lander. His son and daughter were with him at the time of his death. Tentative plans have been made to conduct funeral and burial services at 2 p.m. Friday at the Masonic temple and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jan 18, 1945 Former Resident Dies At Thermopolis Word was received in Rock Springs late last night that Charlie L. Smith, 34, former resident of Rock Springs, died Wednesday morning at Thermopolis, where the family has made their home for the past two months. He was a member of E-Plane United Mine Workers local union No. 2293. Smith received a back injury two years ago while working at the Union Pacific Coal company mine at Winton and had never fully recovered from the injury. He is survived by a wife and child who reside in Thermopolis. --- Green River Star, Jan 19, 1945 ROCK SPRINGS LADY DIES AT HER HOME Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Gallegos, wife of Roger Gallegos, of Rock Springs, who died at her home Monday, were held at the South Side Catholic church in Rock Springs at 9:30 a. m. Thursday, Rev. S. A. Welsh officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery. She was 33 years of age, having been born in Taos, N. M., May 29, 1911. Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Grace, Lillian and Lueanna, all of this city, by two brothers and three sisters residing in New Mexico. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jan 25, 1945 Final Rites for Dominick Brack To Be Held Today Funeral services for Dominick Brack, 75, of 315 H street, who died Monday morning at Wyoming General hospital where he had been a patient six weeks, will be held at 9:30 o’clock this morning at the South Side Catholic church. The Rev. S.A. Welsh will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Rosary was recited Wednesday evening. Mr. Brack, who had been a resident of Rock Springs for 50 years, was born Sept. 19, 1869 in Corio, Italy. Survivors include his wife, Jennie of Rock Springs; three daughters, Mrs. Pete Uram of Winton, Mrs. Robert McDonald of Berkeley, Calif., and Mrs. Ralph Gilpin of Hiawatha, and one son, Mike Brack of Winton. --- Green River Star, Jan 26, 1945 OKLAHOMA MAN DIES SUNDAY ROCK SPRINGS—The body of Roy Burns, 42, of Altus, Okla., who died here Jan. 21 only a few days after he had arrived in Rock Springs to seek employment, has been sent back to the family home in Oklahoma for burial. Three sons, the survivors, reside there. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jan 26, 1945 Brother of Winton Woman Is Killed in Action in Belgium Mrs. Carl Wiser of Winton this week received word that her brother, Pfc. John E. Allen Jr., 21, of Thermopolis, was killed in action December 20 in Belgium. Private Allen attended Rock Springs high school. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. W.H. Short of Thermopolis; his father, John E. Allen Sr., of Seattle, Wash.; four sisters, Mrs. Wiser, Mrs. Rudy Kowlok of Thermopolis, former resident of Reliance, Mrs. William Lambert of Powell, who formerly resided in Rock Springs and Mrs. Cecil Waller of Thermopolis; and one half-brother, Ona Thornburg of Thermopolis. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jan 26, 1945 City Resident Dies Thursday at Local Hospital James Cuthbertson, 52, died early Thursday morning at Wyoming General hospital of a heart ailment from which he had suffered for a number of years. He was born Sept. 24, 1892, in Rock Springs, a son of Robert and Isabelle Cuthbertson. Cuthbertson, who had lived in this community for 35 years, resided for 16 years in Winton, where he was employed by the Union Pacific Coal company. For the past year, he had resided in Rock Springs because of ill health. Survivors include his wife, Ogda, of 120 Third street; three sons, Pfc. Raymond Cuthbertson, who is seving with an Army ordnance unit in Belgium, Pfc. Harold Cuthbertson, who is with the Army infantry in Germany, and Delmer Cuthbertson of Rock Springs; one daughter, Gloria Cuthbertson of Rock Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Archie Stuart and Mrs. Robert Beveridge, both of Rock Springs, and Mrs. Charles Harlan of Inglewood, Calif. He was preceded in death by a brother, John Cuthbertson of Rock Springs. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Rogan mortuary chapel. The Rev. E.E. Acheson will officiate and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jan 27, 1945 Funeral Rites for John Forshaw Will Be Held on Sunday Funeral services for John Forshaw, 74, retired coal miner, of 210 Grant street, who died Wednesday at Wyoming General hospital will be held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Episcopal church. Dean George W. Ridgway, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. Mr. Forshaw, who was born June 9, 1870 in England, is survived by four sons, James Forshaw of Las Vegas, Nev.; Frank Forshaw of Vancouver, Wash.; Harold Forshaw of Winton and Leonard Forshaw of this city; one daughter, Mrs. Nellie Klemenc of Rock Springs and one grandchild. His wife preceded him in death in February, 1934. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jan 27, 1945 Superior Resident Dies at Hospital Friday Morning John A. Jurich, 57, employee of the Union Pacific Coal company at Superior, died Friday at 4:50 a.m. in Wyoming General hospital, where he had been a patient for nine days. Mr. Jurich was born in Pirot, Serbia, and came to Superior 24 years ago. At the time of his death he was employed at the D.O. Clark mine. Survivors include his wife and one son, who reside in Serbia. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Rogan chapel. Dean George W. Ridgway, pastor of the Church of the Holy Communion, will officiate, and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jan 31, 1945 Conductor Dies of Heart Attack in Green River Tuesday Edwin R. Gardner, 56, of Montpelier, Idaho, Union Pacific railroad conductor, was found dead at the Darius rooming house in Green River at 8:10 a.m. Tuesday. Andrew Darius, proprietor, discovered the man’s body. Mr. Gardner was born July 10, 1888 in St. Charles, Idaho and had been employed as conductor on the Oregon Short Line running between Montpelier and Green River for several years. He is survived by his wife, Ethel, of Montpelier, and several children. Acting Coroner Walt Siegel conducted an inquest at 7:30 o’clock Tuesday evening in Green River. The coroner’s jury comprised of Luke Harrigan, Ben Card and Joseph Rashart returned the verdict that Gardner apparently suffered a heart attack which caused his death. The body of the dead man was sent to Montpelier for funeral services and burial. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jan 31, 1945 A.J. Forbes, 69, Dies at Hoback Ranch Tuesday Andrew Jackson Forbes, 69, former resident of Rock Springs, died at 5:30 o’clock Tuesday morning at the ranch home of the stepson, Karl Snow, in Hoback Canyon where he had made his home for the past two years. Prior to that time he had resided in this city for 20 years. He was a plasterer by trade, but retired two years ago because of ill health. Mr. Forbes was born Dec. 1, 1876 in Kohoka, Mo. He is survived by his wife, Anna Snow Forbes of Hoback; one son, Jackson R. Forbes of Rock Springs and one daughter, Mrs. Lynn T. Snider of Cheyenne; two stepsons, George Snow of Reliance and Karl Snow of Hoback; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Clifford Burns of Cincinnati, Ohio, Mrs. Selma Krahn of Laramie, Mrs. Miranda Walton of Evanston and Mrs. Margaret Aldax of Madera, Calif. Tentative funeral arrangements in charge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, will be announced later. Mr. and Mrs. Snider will arrive from Cheyenne today to attend funeral services for Mr. Forbes. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Feb 1945 Frank Legerski Killed In Action Pfc. Frank Legerski, 23, of Superior was killed in action on the date which he was previously reported missing, November 30, 1944. The telegram announcing his death was sent to his mother, Mrs. Annie Legerski, although she has recently passed away. His father, Mike Legerski, lives in Superior. His two-year-old son received the following letter from the war department. "Master Anthony J. Leger Rock Springs, Wyoming. “It is with regret that I inform you of the death of your father, Pfc. Frank Legerski, of the infantry, who was previously reported missing in action since November 30, 1944, in Germany. “The significance of his heroic service to his country will be preserved and commemorated by a grateful nation, and it is hoped that this thought may give you strength and courage in your sorrow. "I extend to you my deepest sympathy. "(Signed) J. A. Ulio, Major General The Adjutant General" Private Legerski was born in Sheridan and came with his family to Superior in 1930. Before his entrance into the service in September, 1943, he was employed at the D. O. Clark Mine in Superior. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Feb 1945 Old Timer Angelo Pierantoni Dies Angelo Pierantoni, 58, resident of Superior for fifteen years, and an Olt Timer of the Company, died January 14, at the Wyoming General Hospital. He is survived by his wife Lucia, and two sons, Avo and Marino of Superior, and one daughter, Mrs. Frank Swanson of Rock Springs. Two brothers, Albert and Alexander Pierantoni, reside in Italy. He was born February 2, 1886 in Frotone, Italy. Funeral services were held at 9:30 o’clock on January 17th at the South Side Catholic church, the Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating, and burial was in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Feb 1945 Rock Springs Mr. and Mrs. Reynold Bluhm were called to Salt Lake City by the serious illness of their daughter, Mrs. Norma Craig, who died in the L.D.S. Hospital, January 9th. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 1, 1945 ANDREW JACKSON FORBES Funeral services for Andrew Jackson Forbes, 69, who died early Tuesday morning at the ranch home of his stepson, Karl Snow in Hoback Canyon, will be held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon in the I.O.O.F. hall. The Rev. Vincent Crane, pastor of the Congregational church, will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 2, 1945 Reliance Woman Dies Thursday At City Hospital Mrs. Nan Hensley, 45, of Reliance died Thursday morning at Wyoming General hospital, where she had been a patient for two weeks. She was born Oct. 3, 1899, in Union, Colo., and had resided in this community for 25 years. Survivors include her husband, John, of Reliance; one son, Jack Hensley, who is serving with the army in Belgium; two daughters, Euphemia and Carlynn Hensley, both of Reliance; her mother, Mrs. Watson of Denver; and three sisters, Jane Hensley and Mrs. Roberta Herbold, who reside in Colorado, and Bernice Hargias, who resides in New Mexico. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 2, 1945 Joseph Stewart Dies Thursday at Local Hospital Joseph A. Stewart of 739 Connecticut avenue, died Thursday morning at Wyoming General hospital, where he had been a patient for eight days. He had reside din this community for 35 years. Stewart was born Nov. 13, 1876 in Carpenter, Ohio, a son of William and Mary Stewart. Prior to moving to Rock Springs, he resided in Eden valley. He was employed as mail carrier from Rock Springs to the adjoining camps. Survivors include his wife, Jesie, of Rock Springs; four brothers and two sisters. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. --- Green River Star, Feb 2, 1945 Christensen Died In Ogden Last Friday Peter O. Christensen, one of the town's pioneer business men and a civic leader of Green River for more than a quarter of a century before leaving here, died last Friday afternoon in Ogden after an illness of four months’ duration. Funeral services were held at the Lindquist & Sons Colonial mortuary in Ogden, at 3 p. m. Tuesday, with Rev. D. M. Farnham of the Ogden Congregational church officiating. Burial was in Ogden cemetery. From 1889 until his retirement in 1922, when he moved to Ogden set up a chicken ranch, Mr. Christensen was identified with the mercantile life of Green River. He was born March 14, 1870, in Denmark, son of Peter and Annie Petersen Christensen. He came to the United States with his parents when he was nine years of age, and in 1889, the family moved to Green River, where he purchased a store and operated it under the name of Christensen Mercantile company. He retired in 1922 and moved to Ogden. He married Thora K. Pedersen June 5, 1894, in Green River. She died in Ogden, Jan. 19, 1941. Surviving to mourn his loss are two daughters, Mrs. H. M. Maxam of Green River and Mrs. L. J. Stewart of Ogden; three brothers, George, Charles and Chris Christensen, all of Dannebrog, Nebr.; three sisters, Mrs. Hannah Christensen of Blackfoot, Ida., Mrs. Leo Jensen of Oakland, Calif., and Mrs. Halvor Hermansen of Green River. Mr. Christensen operated different mercantile companies here during his long residence in Green River. Prior to his last venture of his own stores in the city, he was, between the years of 1914 and 1916, manager of the Green River Mercantile company, leaving that firm to establish the firm of P. O. Christensen. The many Green River friends of the family held him in high respect and extend their sympathies to the sorrowing family. --- Green River Star, Feb 2, 1945 Montpelier Freight Man Dies Here The body of Edwin R. Gardner, 56, of Montpelier, Ida., Union Pacific freight conductor, who was found dead here at a local rooming house Tuesday, has been taken back to his home for burial. A coroner's jury, meeting here Tuesday night, found that he came to his death because of a heart attack. Members of the jury for the inquest were County Clerk Luke Harrigan, County Treasurer Ben Card and Joseph Rasscheart. Gardner, who was laying over here, waiting his turn to take a freight back to Montpelier, was found dead in the rooming house of Andrew Darios, shortly after eight o'clock that morning. He was born July 10, 1888, at St. Charles, Idaho, and is survived by his wife, Ethel, and several children. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 3, 1945 JOSEPH A. STEWART Funeral services for Joseph A. Stewart, 739 Connecticut avenue, who died Thursday morning at Wyoming General hospital, will be held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon at Rogan chapel. The Rev. George Ridgway, pastor of the Episcopal church, will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 3, 1945 Joseph Hafner Found Dead in His Home Friday Joseph Hafner, 68, who resided in an apartment in the house of Anton Yugovich on Ridge avenue, was found dead Thursday evening. He had not been seen since Wednesday. He was discovered collapsed over a chair by several small boys who looked through the window of his apartment. They reported the fact to their parents who notified Deputy Sheriff Pat Lepenske. Hafner apparently had died from a heart attack some time Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. Acting Coroner E.E. Johnson investigated the case and stated that indications pointed to the fact that he died from natural causes. Joseph Hafner was born in Yugoslavia and came to Rock Springs from that country in 1908. He was engaged in mining coal for many years, but in late years worked on ranches in the Jackson Hole country. He also had been employed by Harry Hoffman at the Cash and Carry Fruit market. Mr. Hafner had traveled five times to his native country, Yugoslavia, since 1908. He made the last trip in 1939. He had never married. Survivors include two sisters and one brother residing in Yugoslavia. Funeral services will be held at 9 o’clock Monday morning at the North Side Catholic church. The Rev. Albin Gnidovec will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 7 o’clock Sunday evening. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 7, 1945 Catherine Radosevich Dies After Lingering Illness Tuesday Night Mrs. Catherine Radosevich, 68, died Tuesday evening at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Radosevich, 401 Q street, after a lingering illness. She is a former resident of Cle Elum, Wash., but was well known here where she frequently visited her daughter. Mrs. Frank Radosevich was called to Washington several months ago because of the illness of her mother and accompanied her to Rock Springs on January 10. She was born in Yugoslavia and came to the United States with her daughter, Mary, in 1918. Her husband, Martin Radosevich, preceded her in death in 1916. Survivors include her daughter and two grandchildren of Rock Springs; a brother, Frank Crnick and a sister, Mrs. Antonia Stemack, of Cle Elum and two brothers and one sister residing in Yugoslavia. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 9, 1945 Mrs. Catherine Radosevich Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Radosevich who died Tuesday evening will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the North Side Catholic church. The Rev. Albin Gnidovec will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Saturday at Rogan chapel. --- Green River Star, Feb 9, 1945 CATHERINE YENKO ANZELC ROCK SPRINGS - Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Yenko Anzelc, 42, wife of John Anzelc were held at 9 a. m. Tuesday, at the North Side Catholic church Rev. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery. Her death came Saturday after a three-week treatment at the hospital, following several years of ill health. Born November 15, 1902, in Skoffa-Laka, Jugoslavia, she accompanied her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Yenko, Sr., to Rock Springs in 1921, meeting and marrying her husband here. She is survived by her father and her husband, as well as by two brothers, John and Nick Yenko, of this city. Mr. Anzelc was ill in the hospital at the same time that his wife was a patient there. She held membership in Slovenian lodges S. N. P. J. lodge No. 10 and K. S. K. J. Lodge No. 36, in this city. --- Green River Star, Feb 9, 1945 NEOLA K. IRVIN Funeral services for Neola K. Irvin, 32, of Point of Rocks, and who died at the Wyoming General hospital in Rock Springs Saturday after a lingering illness, were held at the First Methodist church here at 2 p. m. Sunday, Rev. C. B. Ware officiating. That evening, after the local services, her husband, Hugh Irvin, accompanied the body to the family's former home in Lowry, Mo., where she was born April 17, 1912. She is survived only by her husband, employed at Point of Rocks as Union Pacific railroad signal maintainer, and by her father, John Postlewaite, of Lowry. The Irving had made their home at Point of Rocks for the five years prior to her death. --- Green River Star, Feb 9, 1945 MRS. NAN HENSLEY After a two weeks' illness at the Wyoming General hospital, Mrs. Nan Hensley, 45, of Reliance, died here Feb. 1. She was the wife of John Hensley, Reliance employe of the Union Pacific Coal company. Born Oct. 3, 1899, she had lived in this vicinity since 1920. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Jack Hensley, with the United States armed forces in Belgium; two daughters, Euphemia and Carlynn Hensley, both of Reliance; her mother, Mrs. Watson, of Denver; three sisters, Jane Hensley and Mrs. Robert Herbold, both living in Colorado, and Bernice Hargias, of New Mexico. --- Green River Star, Feb 9, 1945 JOSEPH A. STEWART Joseph A. Stewart, 68, who has been the mail carrier for the star mail route between the coal camps north of here and Rock Sprigs, died in Rock Springs Feb. 1, eight days after he had been taken to the hospital suffering from a stroke. Born Nov. 13, 1876, at Carpenter, Ohio, the son of William and Mary Stewart, he had lived in Sweetwater county for the past 35 years. For many years, he farmed in the Eden Valley, 40 miles north of here, then coming to this city and obtaining the mail contract. Besides his wife Jessie of Rock Springs, he is survived by four brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 10, 1945 Alex Angelovic Dies Thursday in Hines, Illinois Alex (Shando) Angelovic, 57, of Gary, Ind., a former resident of Rock Springs, died Thursday in the veterans’ hospital at Hines, Ill., where he had been a patient for several weeks. Relatives here were informed of his death in a night letter received early Friday morning. He had been in ill health for the past year. Angelovic had resided for more than 27 years in Gary, where he was employed in the office of the Illinois Steel works. A World war I veteran, he enlisted with the armed forces at Gary in 1917. Alex Angelovic was born Feb. 21, 1887, in Tohisa, Czechoslovakia, and came with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen (Steve) Angelovic to Rock Springs when a very small child. The Angelovic family has resided at 901 Sixth street for many years. Angelovic attended the Rock Springs schools and was deputy sheriff here 32 years ago under Matt McCourt, sheriff. He was an outstanding baseball player and played with the Denver league at one time. An arm injury prevented him from accepting other league offers. Angelovic last visited in Rock Springs in December, 1943. He was called here at that time because of the death of his father. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Marie Angelovic of Gary; his mother, Mrs. Mary Angelovic of Rock Springs; five brothers, Andy Angelovic, Albert Angelovic and Joseph Angelovic, all of Rock Springs; Steve Angelovic of Boulder, Colo., and George Angelovic of Oakland, Calif. A brother, John Angelovic, a sailor on the United States ship, the “Cyclops,” sailed from South America to the United States during World war I and no trace of the ship, nor its crew, has ever been found. The ship’s disappearance is known as one of the “unsolved mysteries of World war I.” Other survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Mike Palko and Mrs. Andy Davis, who reside in this city. The body, accompanied by his widow, will be brought to Rock Springs for funeral services and burial. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 10, 1945 EIGHT-YEAR-OLD CHILD DIES WHEN STRUCK BY CAR FRIDAY Robert (Bobby) Telford, eight-year-old pupil at Washington school, died shortly after 4 p.m. yesterday of injuries incurred when he was struck by a car driven by Mrs. Edna Sweets at 1422 Lowell street. The accident occurred on M street, approximately 50 feet south of the Pilot Butte intersection at 4:15 p.m. The boy, in company with several schoolmates, was returning from school to his home at 908 Eighth street at the time of the accident. He was the son of Pvt. Jack Telford, wo is with the armed forces in France, and Mrs. Mary Korfanta Telford. Edna Sweets was driving a Buick coach west on Pilot Butte avenue. She had made a left hand turn onto M street at the Pilot Butte Intersection and had driven only about 50 feet from the intersection when her car struck the child. She drove on a few feet, then stopped her car and returned to the scene of the accident, police said last night. An ambulance was called and the child was taken to Wyoming General hospital, but apparently was dead on arrival there. Police were notified and reached the scene of the accident within a few minutes. Officers who investigated the accident were Patrolmen John Veronda, Jack Hansen and Sam Ryder and Deputy Sheriff Pat Lepenske. At least four boys were with young Telford when he was struck. They were Bill Undem, David Ruggera, John Fortuna and John Pivik. Mrs. Kaino Loya, aunt of the boy, was downtown when she was informed that a school child had been struck by a car and had been taken to the hospital. She telephoned to the hospital at once and was informed it was her nephew. Mrs. Loya then went to the Western café, where the mother, Mrs. Telford, is employed, and in just a few minutes they arrived there to discover the child had died. Robert Richard Telford was born May 27, 1936, in Rock Springs and was a pupil in the second grade at Washington school. He is survived by his parents, Private and Mrs. Jack Telford; a two-year-old brother, Melvin; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ann Korfanta of 908 Eight street, and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Telford of Salt Lake City. Coroner J. Warden Opie said last night that an inquest will be held. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 10, 1945 Funeral Services for McKinnon Resident Are Held Tuesday Funeral services for W.H. Triplett, 81, who died February 1 in Los Angeles, were held Tuesday at McKinnon. Triplett was born in Missouri in 1863. Prior to coming to Wyoming, he resided in Utah, where he was employed by the Union Pacific railroad. He married Tranquilla Stevens on September 5, 1894, in Fairview, Utah. In 1919, the couple moved to McKinnon. They were among the first homesteaders in that community. Survivors include his wife, who resides in McKinnon, three sons, Rolah Triplett of Los Angeles, Wendell Triplett of Salt Lake City and Ruel B. Triplett of Rawlins, two daughter, Mrs. Leon Abbott of Hinckley, Utah, and Mrs. Jelda Brady of McKinnon, 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 13, 1945 KILLED ON LUZON VICTOR W. ADAMS Pfc. Victor W. Adams, son of Mrs. V.O. Adams, 719 Wendt street, was killed in action in Luzon January, 20, according to a message received from the War department early Monday morning. Formerly employed by the Colony Coal company he entered service in February 1942. He had been stationed in New Guinea for more than two years. Mrs. Adams received a letter from her son two weeks ago. Pfc. Adams was born in Midland, Ark., and came to Rock Springs with his family in 1940. Besides his mother he is survived by two brothers, Franzy E. Adams, machinist’s mate first class, of Inyokern, Calif., and Lester Adams of Pontiac, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Earle G. Fisher of Rock Springs and Kitty Adams of Pontiac. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 13, 1945 FUNERAL RITES TODAY ROBERT TELFORD Funeral services for Robert (Bobby) Telford, eight-year-old son of Pvt. And Mrs. Jack Telford, who died Friday afternoon when he was struck by an automobile will be held at 2:30 o’clock this afternoon at the Rogan mortuary chapel. Bishop Lyman Fearn of the L.D.S. church will conduct the services and burial will be in the Korfanta family plot in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Bobby’s father, Private Jack Telford, is serving with the armed forces in France. His mother, Mrs. Mary Korfanta Telford, and brother, Melvin, reside with Mrs. Telford’s mother, Mrs. Ann Korfanta, at 902 Eighth street. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 15, 1945 Mary Clark Rites Will Be Held Friday Afternoon Funeral services for Mrs. Mary A. Clark, 79, 403 Cedar street, who died Tuesday in Kemmerer, will be held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon at the L.D.S. chapel. Bishop Cecil James will officiate and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. Mrs. Clark, pioneer resident of Rock Springs, had been making her home this winter with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Clark of Kemmerer. She had been a patient for seven weeks in the Lincoln County Miners hospital. A native of Wales, Mary Ann Baker was born there Oct. 8, 1865. She came to the United States at the age of 17 and was married to William Clark in Rock Springs. Her husband preceded her in death a number of years ago. Survivors include four sons, Fred Clark, Arthur Clark and Clifford Clark St., of Rock Springs and Thomas Clark of Kemmerer; one daughter, Mrs. James S. Overy of Salt Lake City; 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed by friends Friday at the Wildermuth mortuary from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Her four sons and two grandsons will act as pallbearers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 15, 1945 Burntfork Resident Dies in Salt Lake City Hospital Mrs. Frank Eddings, 72, a resident of the Burntfork community for 33 years, died at 9:40 o’clock Sunday morning at the L.D.S. hospital in Salt Lake City, where she has been a patient since January 29. She had been in ill health for several months. Ina Jane Kenney was born Jan. 13, 1873, in West Unity, Ohio. She was married to Frank Eddings 50 years ago in Peru, Neb. Survivors besides her husband are two grandchildren, Ina Marie Eddings and Leonard Eddings, and one sister, Mrs. Martha Behunin, all of Burntfork. Their only son, Asa Eddings, was killed seven years ago in a car accident in California. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon at Rogan mortuary chapel. The Rev. George Ridgway, pastor of the Episcopal church will officiate and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 15, 1945 George Soulsby Dies at Hospital Of Heart Attack George Arthur Soulsby, 60, died at 11 o’clock Wednesday morning at Wyoming General hospital of a heart attack. He was taken to the hospital Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Soulsby was born July 10, 1884 at Bloomington, Idaho and came with his parents to Rock Springs when a small child. He lived in the community for nearly 60 years. His parents were real pioneers of the western country. They crossed the plains with the Mormon emigrant covered wagon trains in the early days. Survivors include three daughters, Arlene Soulsby, Dorothy Soulsby and Melva Soulsby, all of Rock Springs; three brothers, Jack Soulsby and Roy Soulsby of Rock Springs and Ed Soulsby of Washoe, Mont., and one sister, Mrs. Hannah Welker of St. Anthony, Idaho. Funeral services in charge of the Rogan mortuary, will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 16, 1945 Joseph Giovale Dies Thursday of Typhoid Fever Joseph J. (Joe) Giovale, 37, prominent Rock Springs businessman, died of typhoid fever and resultant complications at Wyoming General hospital Thursday morning at 8:20. Giovale had been ill at his home since the latter part of December and was removed to the local hospital on the advise of his attending physician when his condition became critical. Joseph Giovale was born February 10, 1907, in Coazze, Italy. His father, John Giovale, came to Rock Springs the same year. Giovale came to the United States with his mother and sister, Pierina, in October, 1912. He was educated in the local schools and was graduated from the high school in 1924. Upon graduation from high school he went to work as a bookkeeper at the North Side State bank, where he was employed for a period of 10 years. Severing his connections with the bank, he accepted a position with the Workmen’s Compensation Commission of Wyoming. After two years with the state commission he entered private business as a retail liquor dealer, in which business he was engaged up to the time of his illness and death. Giovale was an active member of the Elks and the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife, Helen, and two sons, Joseph Jr., 8, and John, 23 months; his father, John Giovale; a sister, Mrs. Leon Harrington of Cleveland, Ohio; a brother, Major Silvio Giovale who is a former Reliance physician now serving with the armed forces in France; a cousin, John Olivia of Rock Springs; and two nephews, Bill and Jackie Morrow, both of Rock Springs. Mrs. Silvio Giovale and daughter, Judith Ann, are en route from Chicago and are expected to arrive early Sunday. Mrs. Pete Bumbaca of Sheridan, mother of Mrs. Giovale, has been with the family for the past six weeks. Funeral services will be held at the South Side Catholic church at 9:30 Monday morning, Rev. Fr. S.A. Welsh will officiate. Rosary will be recited at Rogan mortuary Sunday evening at 7 o’clock. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 16, 1945 MIKE PAVICH KILLED WHEN STRUCK BY CAR THURSDAY Mike Pavich, 70, of 330 M street, was killed almost instantly yesterday afternoon when he was struck by a Buick club coupe driven by Willie Mae Hunt, colored. The accident occurred when Mrs. Hunt turned south into M street from Pilot Butte avenue. According to Mrs. Hunt’s statement, she did not see Pavich until after she had struck him, but stopped her car and went back to investigate. She said she had stopped the car to let some children cross the street and was in low gear when Pavich came out from between two cars parked at the curbings near the corner of Pilot Butte and M street. Following the accident, she was questioned by authorities and denied she had been drinking, but admitted she had been taking medicine for a cold. She also admitted taking some “lemonade stew,” which she said contained brandy. She was questioned by Deputy County Attorney E.W. Naab, Deputy Sheriff Pat Lepenske and County Coroner J. Warden Opie. No charges were filed and she was released on her own recognizance. County Coroner J. Warden Opie last night said an inquest would be held, but he did not set a date for the hearing. Wille Mae Hunt has been in the news numerous times during the past several years. She was acquitted Feb. 5, 1941, on a first degree murder charge, when she was alleged to have shot and killed her husband, Alonzo Hunt. Mike Pavich was born in Yugoslavia and had lived in this community approximately 40 years. Prior to coming to Rock Springs, he was employed by the Union Pacific railroad in Superior and Reliance. Survivors include one sister, who resides in Spokane, Wash., and a brother in the United States, whose whereabouts are unknown. --- Green River Star, Feb 16, 1945 Long Time Resident Burntfork Resident Dies In Salt Lake A widely known, long-time resident of the Burntfork community died in Salt Lake City last Sunday, when Mrs. Frank Eddings, 72, passed away at the L.D.S. hospital in that city, after an illness of several months. Funeral services are being held at the Rogan mortuary chapel in Rock Springs at 2 p. m. this Friday, afternoon, with the Rev. George Ridgeway of the Church of the Holy Communion (Episcopal) officiating. Burial is being made in Mountain View cemetery at Rock Springs. Mrs. Eddings and her husband settled in the Burntfork community on what is now known as the Eddings ranch 33 years ago and have had an active part in that community ever since. She was born Ina Jane Kenney at West Unity, Ohio, on Jan. 13, 1873, and became the wife of Frank Eddings in ceremonies at Peru, Nebr., a half century ago. Besides her husband, she is survived by two grandchildren, Ina Marie Eddings and Leonard Eddings, and by her sister, Mrs. Martha Behunin, all of Burntfork. A son, Asa F. Eddings, died several years ago in a car accident in California. --- Green River Star, Feb 16, 1945 W. H. TRIPLETT DIES IN CAL.; BURIED AT MCKINNON Funeral services were held at McKinnon on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 1945 for W. H. Triplett, aged 81, who died in Los Angeles, California, Feb. 1. Mr. Triplett was born in Missouri in 1863, and, after leaving his home at the age of 17, worked his way through school and learned the carpenter trade. He became an employe of the Union Pacific railroad on station and bridge construction and came West in 1890, where he worked on the line being built between Salt Lake City and Los Angeles, and on the cutoff then under construction across the Great Salt Lake. He then settled in Fairview, Utah, where he met and married Tranquilla Ann Stevens and became a member of the Latter Day Saints church. They moved to McKinnon, Wyo., in 1919, and became among the first homesteaders of the vicinity. Mr. Triplett was a carpenter and farmer all of his life and took great pride in his work, and the many fine and substantial houses he built testify to his sturdy pioneer character. Mr. and Mrs. Triplett had celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary at McKinnon Sept. 5, 1944, when all of their children and many other relatives were present. Mr. Triplett is survived by his wife, Tranquilla Ann Triplett of McKinnon; three sons and two daughters: Ralah Triplett of Los Angeles, Calif.; Wendell Triplett of Salt Lake City; Ruel Triplett of Rawlins; Mrs. Hortense Abbott of Hinckley, Utah and Mrs. Zelda Brady of McKinnon. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 17, 1945 Gus Bertolina Drowns in Ocean Lake Friday A.M. Gus Bertolina, 58, prominent Rock Springs businessman and widely known Legionnaire, was drowned Friday morning when he car broke through the ice on Ocean Lake, 18 miles northwest of Riverton. Bertolina, accompanied by Frank Mocellin of Superior, was Ling fishing at the time of the accident. According to reports, there were 15 other cars on the lake at the time. Bertolina and Mocellin were parked about a half mile from shore, and the car is said to have sunk in 18 feet of water. Mocellin was able to get out of the car before it sank and made his way to the shore. Bob Gibbons and Henry McCoy, both of Casper, witnessed the accident. Sheriff Clayton Danks of Fremont county was notified and he organized a rescue party. Coroner E.E. Davis investigated the accident. The accident was attributed to the fact that warm weather had weakened the ice. The accident is the first of its kind to occur on the lake, authorities states. The rescue party called Rock Springs last night to advise that Bertolina’s body had been found and removed from the lake. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 20, 1945 Bertolina Rites Will Be Held Thursday 2 P.M. Funeral services for Gus Bertolina, 58, businessman and widely known Legionnaire, who was drowned Friday when the car in which he was riding broke through the ice on Ocean Lake, 18 miles northwest of Riverton, will be held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the Elks home. The Rev. George Ridgway, pastor of the Episcopal church, will officiate and burial will be in the American Legion plot in Mountain View cemetery. Members of the Benevolent Order of Elks and American Legion, Archie Hay Post No. 24, will be in charge of the services. The body will be taken from the Rogan mortuary at 4 p.m. Wednesday to the family home at 413 Morgan street and will be taken at 11 a.m. Thursday to the Elks home where it will lie in state until time for the funeral services. Active pallbearers will be Pete Sartoretto, Emil Bertagnolli, Earl Lawless, Maurcie Ferrero, John Wataha and Eddie Bertagnolli. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. E.S. Lauzer, John Lucas Sr., V. Facinelli, Joe Vitt, Joe Decora, ??? Geottina, Guilo Bellu, Fran Mocellin, Franzo Leonardi, Jack Martin, John S. Murphy and Burt Collett. Bertolina, accompanied by Frank Mocellin of Superior was ling fishing at the time of the accident. They had driven onto the ice-covered lake and had gone a considerable distance when the ice began to give away. Mocellin was able to get out of the car as it was sinking and made his way to solid ice. Bertolina, in an attempt to follow him, was trapped in the car when it sank in 15 fett of water. Gus Bertolina was born in Italy and came to the United States when he was 16 years of age. He is a World War I veteran and served overseas for 18 months. Survivors include his wife, Flora Bertolina; one sister, Mrs. Ulia Avondet of Los Angeles; one brother and one sister who reside in Italy, and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 20, 1945 George L. Erhard Dies Sunday at General Hospital George L. Erhard, 73, died Sunday morning at Wyoming General hospital where he had been a patient the greater part of the time for more than a year. Death was due indirectly to a hip injury which he incurred on Dec. 28, 1943 when he fell on the icy pavement in the downtown business section of the city. Mr. Erhard has been a resident of Rock Springs since 1926. He was born Feb. 12, 1872, in Joliet, Ill., where he spent his early life. When a young man he became editor of the Joliet Star, which position he held for several years before becoming editor of the Racine, Wis. Times. At one time he was editor of the American Tobacco Journal in New York City. When he left the newspaper field he became a salesman for the Cudahy Packing company in Omaha remaining in that field of occupation for several years. Since coming to Rock Springs he has been interested in Baxter basin oil leases in which he held interests. Mr. Erhard is survived the three daughters, Mrs. Vernon Norton, Mrs. Fred Roller and Mrs. Emily Douglas, all of Salt Lake City; several grandchildren and four sisters who live in Illinois. The body was taken to Ogden last night, accompanied by James V. Ferrero. Services will be conducted at the Darling mortuary there today, followed by interment in the Erhard family plot in Mountain View cemetery in Ogden. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 20, 1945 John Goetz, 66, Dies In Laramie Saturday Night Word was received Sunday of the death of John Goetz, of Laramie, father of Mrs. Ernest Sinko, teacher in the Rock Springs Junior high school. Mr. Goetz died Saturday night in the Ivinson Memorial hospital at Laramie where he has been a patient since last Thursday. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist church in Laramie. Mr. Sinko, who accompanied his wife and daughter to Laramie last Thursday, returned to Rock Springs Friday night. He left for Laramie last night to attend funeral services for his father-in-law. Mr. Goetz, prominent Albany county rancher, who resides southeast of Laramie, is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Ernest Sinko of this city, and Mrs. Loren J. Wilson of Laramie, and one granddaughter, Judith Mae Sinko. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 20, 1945 MATT STEFOIN Funeral services for Matt Stefoin, 66, who died Saturday will be held at 10 o’clock this morning at the North Side Catholic church. The Rev. Albin Gnidovec will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 22, 1945 Edna Sweets Is Exonerated in Telford Death Mrs. Edna Sweets, colored, driver of the car that struck and killed Robert (Bobby) Telford, 8, son of Pvt. And Mrs. John Telford, on February 8, was exonerated by a coroner’s jury at a late hour last night. The jury was comprised of Matt Wilde, James Reese, and Philip Adams. Eight persons testified as being eyewitnesses to the accident, and as many conflicting stories were presented to the jury for consideration. After an hour’s deliberation the jury returned the following verdict: “We the jury find that Robert (Bobby) Telford came to his death as a result of being struck by a car driven by Mrs. Edna Sweets. We feel that this was an accident, but also believe this could have been avoided had the boy been walking in the safety zone or pedestrian lane. “From the evidence given, we do not feel that Mrs. Sweets was driving at an excessive rate of speed, due to the fact that the car stopped within two and one-half lengths of said car after striking the boy. “We also feel that the city officials should take some action in a precautionary measure regarding children’s safety while going to and from school.” --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 23, 1945 Superior Man Is Killed Wednesday In Mine Accident Albino Pacheco, 33, duckbill operator at the Union Pacific Coal company’s D.O. Clark mine in Superior, was almost instantly killed Wednesday evening when he accidentally fell into a cutting machine. The accident occurred about 7:30 o’clock Wednesday evening. Pacheco was working in the NO. 15 seam of the mine with Frank Gabossi, machine man, and Joseph Lara, faceman. They were sumping a cutting machine. Pacheco went into the corner of the entry to remove some coal out of the path of the machine. It is thought the rock and coal on which he was standing gave way and he lost his balance and fell into the machine. When Gabossi glanced up he saw that Pacheco was not there and found that he way lying dead in front of the machine. Coroner J. Warden Opie, who investigated the accident, said last night that an inquest into the accident will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Superior. Pacheco was not married. He had resided in this community 15 months. He started to work for the coal company on Nov. 8, 1943. Albino Pacheco was born in Mora, N.M., and is survived by his mother, Mrs. Matilda Manzanares of that city. The body will be sent to Mora, where funeral services and burial will be held. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 23, 1945 Dies at Family Home After Long Illness Mrs. Homer Bundy, 50, died at 7:40 a.m. Thursday at the family home in Green River after a lingering illness. She had resided in Green River for 20 years. Besides her husband she is survived by four sons, Jack Bundy and James Bundy, both of Green River; Thomas Bundy, stationed with the army in New Caledonia, and William Bundy, U.S.N., of Brooklyn, N.Y.; two daughters, Patsy and Phyllis, both of Green River; one brother, Frank Gleeson, and one sister, Mrs. E.V. O’Hearn, both of Los Angeles. Funeral services which will be held in the Catholic church in Green River, will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 23, 1945 Funeral Services Held for Hanna Man HANNA, Feb. 22—(Special)—Matt Huhtala was found dead in his car on a road north of Hanna Friday by Leander Matson. Huhtala had been employed as a trapper for the government for the past several years. He also was employed by the Carbon county road repair unit. He was a veteran of World War I. Funeral services were held at St. Mark’s Episcopal church with members of the Masonic lodge in charge of the rites. Burial was in the Hanna cemetery. Survivors include his wife; one daughter; four brothers, John, Eli, and Yalmer Huhtala, all of Hanna and Sylvester Huhtala of Los Angeles, and one sister, Mrs. Andrew Spence of Winton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 23, 1945 Mike Pavich Funeral To Be Held at North Side Church Today Funeral services for Mike Pavich, 74, of 330 M street, who died February 16, from injuries received when he was struck by a car, will be held at 10 o’clock this morning at the North Side Catholic church. The Rev. Albin Gnidovec will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Rosary was recited Thursday evening. Mr. Pavich, a native of Yugoslavia, has resided in this community for 40 years. He had never married. Survivors include one brother, Tony Pavich of Kellogg, Idaho; two sisters, Mrs. Evan Pernich of Kellogg and Mrs. Katie Zagar of Hartford, Ill. --- Green River Star, Feb 23, 1945 FOUND DEAD IN YARD The lifeless body of Matt Stefoin, 66, and who had been employed in the coal mines of this vicinity for 35 years before ill health forced him to retire from the employment of the Lion Coal company two months ago, was found Saturday in his yard, by neighbors. He had last been seen alive Friday night. A heart ailment is believed to cause his death. He lives alone, following the death of his wife eight years ago. A son, Matt Stefoin, Jr., was killed in action in Italy, last May, He is survived by one son, Rudolph Stefoin, of Rock Springs; three daughters, Mrs. George Fabian of Superior; Mrs. Todd Meekin of Hanna, and Mrs. Jerry Mivshek of Rock Springs and by nine grandchildren. He was a native of Austria, being born in that country in 1879. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 24, 1945 Superior Woman Dies Friday in Rock Springs Lydia E. Macki, 67, of Superior died Friday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Irvin Rodda at 1225 Clark street in Rock Springs. Mrs. Macki was born March 17, 1877 in Finland. She had lived in this community for approximately 40 years. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Rodda, Mrs. Helen Booker and Mrs. Elna Smith, both of whom reside in Oakland, Calif.; Mrs. Martha Caches of Albany, Calif., and Mrs. Lydia Cordnier of Laramie; two sons, George and James Macki, both of Superior; and one sister, Mrs. Eluna Koivisto of Cromwell, Minn. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 27, 1945 Funeral Services for Green River Woman Will Be Held Today Funeral services for Mrs. Homer Bundy, 50, who died Thursday morning at her home three miles west of Green River, will be held at 10 o’clock this morning at the Immaculate Conception Catholic church in Green River. The Rev. Henry Schillinger will officiate and burial will be in Riverview cemetery. The body was removed from the Rogan mortuary at 4 o’clock Monday afternoon to the home of her son, Jack Bundy, in Green River. Rosary services were recited there at 7 p.m. Monday. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 27, 1945 Frank Yugovich Dies Sunday at Family Home Here Frank Yugovich Dies Sunday at Family Home Here Frank Yugovich, 59, a resident of this city for 30 years, died suddenly Sunday morning at his home at 1025 Lee street after an hour’s illness. Mr. Yugovich attended the 7 o’clock services at the North Side Catholic church that morning. He became ill during the service and decided to return to his home. Reaching his home he lost consciousness and died shortly after 8 a.m. Mr. Yugovich was born in Yugoslavia and came to Rock Springs in June 1914. Survivors include his wife, Mary; two sons, Frank M. and Tony L., and one brother, Valentine, all of Rock Springs. A sister resides in Yugoslavia. Funeral services will be held at 10 o’clock Wednesday morning at the North Side Catholic church. The Rev. Albin Gnidovec will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. The body will be removed from Rogan mortuary at 4 o’clock Tuesday afternoon to the family home on Lee street. Rosary services will be said there at 7 o’clock and again at 7:30 o’clock this evening by members of St. Anne’s Altar society. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 27, 1945 Mrs. Omer Teenr, 56, Dies at Hospital Monday Afternoon Mrs. Omer Teenr, 56, died at 2:50 o’clock Monday afternoon at Wyoming General hospital after a lingering illness. She had been a patient in the hospital since February 13 and has been ill since last July. Mr. and Mrs. Teenr arrived here February 10 from their former home in Thermopolis and took up their residence at the Commercial hotel here. The following Tuesday Mrs. Teenr entered the local hospital. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Feb 28, 1945 Teenor Rites to Be Held Thursday Funeral services for Mrs. Omer Teenor, who died Monday at Wyoming General hospital, will be held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon at Rogan mortuary. Mrs. Teenor had resided in Rock Springs two weeks. She came with her husband from Thermopolis where they had previously made their home since 1916. Della Johnson Teenor was born April 25, 1896 in South Dakota and was married to Omer Teenor at Colorado Springs, Colo., in 1912. She is survived by her husband and one sister, Mrs. Marian Burson of Glendale, Calif. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Mar 1945 Reliance The community was saddened by the death of Mrs. Nan Hensley, wife of J.W. Hensley. She is survived by her husband, son, Jack, who is serving with the armed forces somewhere in Belgium, and two daughters, Phemia, employed in the Stansbury Mine Office, and Carlene, a student at Reliance High. Sympathy is extended to the family by their many friends. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Mar 1, 1945 Mike Babich, 56, Dies Wednesday In City Hospital Mike Babich, 56, died at 4:30 o’clock Wednesday morning at Wyoming General hospital from injuries incurred in an accident which happened at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Union Pacific Coal company’s No. 7 mine at Reliance. Babich, timberman, was pulling timber when he was struck by a fall of rock. He was rushed to the hospital by ambulance. Babich had been employed at Reliance since May 2, 1944. Prior to that time he was employed for several years by the Union Pacific Coal company at Superior. Babich was born Jan. 13, 1889, in Yugoslavia and came to the United States in 1906. He resided for many years in Red Lodge, Mont., where he was engaged in mining. At one time he operated at store there. He never married. He is survived by one brother, who resides in Yugoslavia. Two brothers were killed 25 years ago in a mine accident at Red Lodge. He was a member of Reliance local No. 905, U.M.W. of A. Mr. Babich made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Narancich at 834 Eighth street. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Mar 2, 1945 MIKE BABICH Funeral services for Mike Babich, 56, who died Wednesday at Wyoming General hospital from injuries incurred in a mine accident Tuesday at Reliance, will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Rogan Mortuary chapel. The Rev. Vincent Crane will officiate and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Mar 2, 1945 Mrs. Verna Hortado Dies Here Thursday Mrs. Verna L. Hortado, 33, died suddenly Thursday morning at her home at 29 Blair avenue. Mrs. Hortado has resided in Rock Springs since last December. The body will be sent to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Large, in Lander for funeral services and burial. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Mar 2, 1945 Superior Child Dies Thursday In City Hospital Mercy Suniga, six-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sabino Suniga of Superior, died Thursday morning at Wyoming General hospital, where she had been a patient four days. Survivors include her parents, three brothers, John, Leroy and Barney, all of Superior; one sister, Geraldine, of Superior; and her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Royball of Walsenburg, Colo. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today in the South Side Catholic church. The Rev. S.A. Welsh will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Mar 2, 1945 Eden Resident Dies Thursday At City Hospital Mrs. Nels G. Nelson, 76 of Eden died Thursday at Wyoming General hospital. Corrine Nelson was born in Sweden and came to the United States when she was 23 years old. She had been a resident of the Eden community for 15 years. Survivors include her husband and two sons, F.M. Nelson, who resides in Omaha, Neb., and one son who resides in Eden. The body will be sent Friday night to Omaha, where funeral services and burial will be held. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Mar 6, 1945 Mary Cukale, 65, Dies at Family Home on Monday Mrs. Mary Cukale, 65, a resident of Rock Springs for 39 years, died at 11:35 a.m. Monday at the family home at 1201 Clark street. She had been in ill health for several months. Mrs. Cukale was born Feb. 2, 1880 in Novo Masto, Yugoslavia. Survivors include four sons, Frank Cukale, who is with the army in Belgium; Valentine Cukale, who is with the army in the Philippines, Rudolph and John Cukale, both of Rock Springs; six daughters, Mrs. Sam Toly of Reliance; Mrs. Lucas Debelljak of Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. Roy Hautala, Mrs. Thomas James, Mrs. Ben Taucher and Celia Cukale, all of Rock Springs and six grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Louis Murich of Seattle and one brother and one sister, who reside in Europe. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Mar 6, 1945 Green River Woman Dies at Hospital Sunday Morning Mrs. Lillian Jane Mueller, 44, wife of Henry W. Mueller of Green River, died at Wyoming General hospital here early Sunday morning. She had been a patient at the hospital for nearly two weeks. Mrs. Mueller had lived in Green River for 15 years. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Episcopal church in Green River with Rev. Sidney Hoadley, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Riverview cemetery there. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Mar 6, 1945 GREGOR KALAN Funeral services for Gregor Kalan, 69, of Reliance, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the North Side Catholic church with interment in St. Joseph’s cemetery. The rosary will be said at 7 o’clock tonight at the Rogan mortuary chapel. Kalan died Saturday at Wyoming General hospital. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Mar 7, 1945 Former Resident Dies in Gooding, Utah Word was received here yesterday of the death of Robert Love, of Gooding, Idaho, former resident, and a brother of Mrs. Robert Syme of 112 Cedar street. Mr. Love, who had been in ill health for the past year, died in Gooding, where he made his home with his sister, Mrs. Dan Knight. Love was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Love, early day residents of Sweetwater county. Besides his sisters, Mrs. Syme and Mrs. Knight, he is survived by two other sisters, Mrs. Nellie Love Hamilton of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Mrs. William Young of Gooding. The body will be accompanied by Mrs. Young and Mrs. Knight and brought to Rock Springs for funeral services and burial. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Mar 8, 1945 Funeral Services For Robert Love Friday Afternoon Funeral services for Robert Love, 52, former Rock Springs resident, will be held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon at the Wildermuth mortuary chapel. Mr. Love, who had been in ill health for two years, died Tuesday in Gooding, Idaho, where he made his home with his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Knight. The body, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Knight and a sister, Mrs. Mary Young of Gooding, will arrive here this afternoon. Robert Love was born Oct. 5, 1892, in Rock Springs, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Love, early day residents. For many years Mr. Love operated a cigar factory here at the rear of the family home on M street. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Mar 8, 1945 Cukale Services To Be Held Here Friday Morning Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Cukale, 65, of 1201 Clark street, who died Monday, will be held at 10 o’clock Friday morning at he North Side Catholic church. The Rev. Algin Gnidovec will offer solemn requiem mass with the Rev. Henry Schillinger of Green River and the Rev. Fr. McGovern assisting as deacon and sub-deacon. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. The body will be taken Thursday at 4 p.m. from the mortuary to the family home where rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by the Rev. Fr. Gnidovec and members of the parish. Rosary will be recited again at 7:30 p.m. by the Knights of Columbus and at 8 p.m. by the St. Anne’s altar society. Later members of the K.S.K.J. lodge will recited the rosary. Pallbearers will be John Mrak, Frank Yamnik, Joe Bogataj, Valentine Marcina, Frank Golob and Rudolph Dolence. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Mar 9, 1945 ROBERT LOVE Funeral services for Robert Love, 52, will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Wildermuth mortuary chapel with Bishop Lyman Fearn of the L.D.S. church officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers will be Fred Hansen, Dan Knight of Gooding, Idaho, James LeMarr, Thomas LeMarr Jr., Earle Sprowell and Robert Syme. Love died Tuesday in Gooding, Idaho. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Mar 9, 1945 Pete Avazini, Pioneer Resident Dies Wednesday Pete Avanzini, 64, resident of this community for 44 years, died Wednesday night while en route from the Riverside Livestock company’s ranch on LaBarge, north of Kemmerer, to Wyoming General hospital in Rock Springs. He had been ill for several days. Avanzini was born Jan. 17, 1881 in Brez, Tyrol. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Mary Frank of Rock Springs and Anna Avanzini, who resides in the Tyrol; two brothers, Albert Avanzini of Rock Springs and Edwin, who resides in the Tyrol. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the South Side Catholic church, with Rev. Father McGovern officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. The rosary will be recited at 7 o’clock Saturday night at the Rogan mortuary chapel. --- Green River Star, Mar 9, 1945 Howard Schultz Dies In Germany On February 23 First Green River soldier to lose his life in Germany is Corporal Howard L. Schultz, 32, son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Schultz, who was killed in action February 23. His parents this week received the following telegram from J. A. Ulio, adjutant general, United States army, in Washington, Tuesday. "The Secretary of War asks that I assure you of his deep sympathy in the loss of your son, Corporal Howard L. Schultz. Report received states he died 23 February in Germany as result of wounds received in action. Confirming letter follows." Corporal Schultz, who grew to manhood here, was born in Alberta, Canada, February 5, 1913, and when 10 years old accompanied his parents to Green River. He attended high school here, and started work with the Union Pacific railroad in 1927 as a call boy. Later he worked as a machinist helper in the roundhouse for several years. At the time he entered the army engineers on Dec. 5, 1942, he was employed as a locomotive fireman between Green River and Evanston. Overseas, he was attached to an engineering battalion of the Ninth army, and had written his parents recently of land mine sweeping and of clearing battle destroyed buildings and using the rubble to make roads through the mud of Germany. He had served successively in Iceland (one year), France, Belgium and Holland before dying in Germany. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Max Schultz of Green River; three brothers, Carl, Leland, Wilson and Max, Jr., of whom Leland and Wilson are serving in the Pacific with the army; and four sisters, Mrs. Joe Mosley and Mrs. Meda Paulson, both of Ogden, and Mrs. Gladys Kelsey and Miss Marvel Schultz of Green River. The family has the sympathy of the entire community in their loss, and the widespread friendship of Howard's grieve with the relatives at his death. --- Green River Star, Mar 9, 1945 JOHN WISENAND’S FATHER DIES IN DENVER Word was received here this week of the death of Everett Whisenand, 82, of Laramie, retired railroad man, and the father of John E. Whisenand, operator of the gravel plant here. Mr. Whisenand died Monday at Mercy hospital in Denver. He was also the grandfather of Dr. E. B. Johnson, former physician in Green River, and later in the United States navy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Mar 10, 1945 Green River Man Dies of Wounds In German Action Cpl. Howard L. Schultz, 32, of Green River died of wounds received in action on February 23, according to word received Tuesday from the war department by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Max Schultz. Howard Schultz was born Feb. 5, 1913, in Alberta, Canada, and came to Green River with his parents when he was ten years of age. He attended the high school here and started to work as a call boy for the Union Pacific railroad when he was 14 years old. He held various positions with the railroad. Before entering military service, in December, 1942, he was employed as a locomotive fireman between Green River and Evanston. Schultz was with the engineers and had served in Iceland, France, Belgium and Holland. Besides his parents who live in Green River, he is survived by three brothers, Carl Schultz and Leland W. Schultz, who are serving with the army in the Pacific, and Max Schultz Jr., of Green River; four sisters, Mrs. Joe Mosely and Mrs. M. Paulson of Ogden, and Mrs. Gladys Kelsey and Gladys Schultz, both of Green River. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Mar 14, 1945 Winton Soldier Is Killed in South Pacific Pfc. Albert (Bert) Tait of Winton has been killed in action in the south Pacific. This word was received yesterday by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Tait, from the war department in Washington. The message did not specify either the date of the place of his death. Bert Tait entered service in May, 1942 and prior to that time he worked in the Union Pacific Coal company’s mines at Winton. He was 25 years old. The Tait family has lived at Winton for about 15 years, going there from Cumberland where they lived for several years. Survivors are his parents and two brothers, William, who was wounded in the European theater of operations and who only recently was released from an army hospital in England, and Robert Tait, who is a student in the Reliance high school. Bert Tait was sent overseas several months ago. His parents had not heard from him for about six weeks. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Mar 15, 1945 Green River Man Dies Two Weeks After His Wife Henry W. Mueller, 50, of Green River, died Wednesday evening at Wyoming General hospital where he had been a patient only a few hours. His wife, Mrs. Lillian Jane Mueller, died March 4 at the hospital after an illness of two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Mueller had resided in Green River for the past 15 months. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. --- Green River Star, Mar 16, 1945 Henry W. Mueller Dies Suddenly Here Henry W. Mueller, 50, resident of this city for the past 14 years, died unexpectedly at the Wyoming General hospital Wednesday evening, two weeks following the death and burial of his wife. He had been in the hospital only a few hours when death overtook him. Mrs. Lillian Mueller died March 4 after two weeks’ illness. Funeral arrangements are to be announced. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Mar 17, 1945 Funeral Services for Green River Many Today Funeral services for Henry W. Mueller, 50, of Green River will be held at 2 o’clock this afternoon at the Episcopal church in Green River. The Rev. S.A. Hoadley, pastor, will officiate. Mueller died suddenly Wednesday at Wyoming General hospital, two weeks after the death of his wife. He had entered the hospital several hours preceding his death. Mueller is survived by three brothers, who reside in Denver. All three brothers are expected to attend the funeral services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Mar 17, 1945 John Maynard of Salt Wells Dies Thursday in Local Hospital John Maynard, 66, of Salt Wells, Union Pacific railroad worker, died of a cerebral hemorrhage at 8 o’clock Thursday evening at Wyoming General hospital where he had entered as a patient three hours earlier. Maynard received treatment at the hospital a week ago but had apparently recovered and had returned to work. Funeral arrangements are pending word from relatives whom Mr. Wildermuth is making every effort to locate. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Mar 17, 1945 Mrs. L.D. Rush Dies Thursday in Wichita, Kansas Word was received in Rock Springs yesterday of the death of Mrs. L.D. Rush of Lained, Kan. Mrs. Rush is the mother of Mrs. Joe Rosa and James Rush of this city. Mrs. Rush died Thursday in a hospital in Wichita, Kan. Mrs. Rosa and Mrs. Rush were with their mother when she died. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon in Lained. Joe Rosa, son-in-law of Mrs. Rush, left via airplane from Casper when advised of her death. Survivors besides her husband include four daughters, Mrs. Nettie Rudder, Mrs. Mary Haines and Edna Rush, who reside in Kansas, and Mrs. Rosa of this city; and two sons, Ralph Rush, who is with the army in the South Pacific and James Rush of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Mar 20, 1945 Funeral Services for Alesandro Masciolini To Be Held Wednesday Funeral services for Alesandro Masciolini, 60, who died Friday night at Wyoming General hospital, will be held at 9:30 o’clock Wednesday morning at the South Side Catholic church. The Rev. S.A. Welsh will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Rosary will be recited at Rogan’s chapel at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Mr. Masciolini, who had lived in Sweetwater county for 24 years, was born in Perugia, Italy. He had no relatives in this country. He was a resident of Superior. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Mar 22, 1945 Inquest Is Held In Disappearance Of Sheepherder On Wednesday, three years after the disappearance of Dewey Livingston Cook, 25-year-old sheepherder, whose skeleton was found Sept. 1, 1944 by Eli Gonzales herder for the Hay Sheep company, Coroner J. Warden Opie held an inquest into his death. Delay in holding the inquest was attributed to the fact that witnesses, who worked for the sheep company at the time of Cook’s disappearance, had moved to other localities. Cook arrived here in March of 1942 from Craig, Colo., to work for the J.F. Livingston Sheep company which was operated by his uncle. He disappeared in the broken draw country west of Bitter Creek 17 days later and, although Sweetwater county officers and sheepmen searched for days, no trace of the missing herder could be found. Drifting snow and shifting sands had completely obliterated all evidence. The verdict of the coroner’s jury reads as follows: “We, the jury, in the above entitled case, find from evidence submitted that Dewey Cook came to his death from causes unknown.” Signed by: A.L. Zeiher, Tony Drnas, John O. Shassetz, and Coroner J. Warden Opie. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Mar 23, 1945 Nephew of City Residents Is Killed in Action Sgt. Harry D. Stork, 34, of Proctor, Colo., nephew of Philip Sullivan and Mary Sullivan of this city, was killed in action in Germany in the battle of Cologne, March 2. His twin brother is a member of the 87th division of Patton’s Third army. Sergeant Stork was a member of the 104th Timberwolf division, and had been in service three years. He had been overseas since last fall. Survivors besides his uncle and aunt and twin brother, include a brother, Charles Stork of Denver, and one sister, Mrs. Ethelyn Breekenback of Proctor, Colo.; several nieces and nephews and an aunt, Edna Sullivan of Salt Lake City. His mother, Lena Sullivan Stork died at Dupont, Colo., in 1941 and has father, George Stork died in 1935 [sic]. Mary Sullivan, retired school teacher, taught for 23 years in the Rock Springs schools. --- Green River Star, Mar 23, 1945 MacDONALD SERVICES HELD ON MONDAY Funeral services for Alex MacDonald, 50, former state insurance commissioner, who died in Cheyenne Thursday of bullet wounds which a coroner's jury later declared self-inflicted, were held at the Congregational church in Rock Springs at 2 p. m. Monday, Rev. J. Vincent Crane officiating. Burial was in the family plot in Mountain View cemetery. MacDonald, who served with Lord Kitcheners forces in World War I, going through the tough fighting of the Dardenelles, came to Rock Springs from Scotland in 1922, entering into the building and loan business soon after, as one of the organizers and the executive secretary of the Union Savings and Loan association. He served one term as state insurance commissioner, serving under Republican governor Nels H. Smith. Upon expiration of his term, he entered into the insurance and real estate business in Cheyenne, and continued the work of closing out the business of the almost-extinct Union Building and Loan association. A native of Glasgow, he was attending school when he signed up with Kitchener soon after the outbreak of World War I. During the time the body arrived here Sunday morning, and the time of the funeral, the American Legion provided a guard of honor. Surviving is his wife, and three sons: Donald, of the navy, and Ramsay and Ian, both of the latter living at the family home in Cheyenne. He was a member of the B. P. O. E. and of various Masonic orders, including the Masonic Blue lodge in Inverness, Scotland, the Wyoming consistory of the Knights Templar; and Korein Temple of the Shrine. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Mar 24, 1945 Fern Fanselow, Local Teacher, Dies Friday Fern L. Fanselow, junior high school instructor and resident of Rock Springs for more than 17 years, died at 2:30 o’clock Friday afternoon at Wyoming General hospital from complications following an operation Wednesday, March 14, an apparently was recovering. Her condition became critical several days ago. Miss Fanselow came to this city in 1927 and has taught here continuously since that time. She was supervisor of social studies in junior high school and taught civics and vocational studies in the eighth grade. A native of Iowa, she was born in Dows. After she was graduated from high school she attended Iowa State college at Ames where she received a degree in home economics. Miss Fanselow resided at 418 F street in a house which she planned and constructed several years ago. Survivors include her father, H.C. Fanselow of Perry; two brothers, Floyd G. Fanselow of Lansing, Mich., and Dr. J.A. Fanselow of Appleton, Wis., and one sister, Mrs. F.E. Stacy of Arnold, Neb., who arrived here early this week. Mrs. Stacey was with her sister at the time of her death. Pending word from relatives, tentative funeral arrangements have been made. The services will be held at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon at the Baptist church. The Rev. J. Vincent Crane, pastor of the Congregational church will officiate, and burial will be in Hampton, Iowa. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Mar 24, 1945 Superior Soldier Is Killed in Action on Luzon Pfc. Robert Gardner, 20, was killed in action February 27 on Luzon, according to a telegram received Thursday from the war department by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Gardner of Superior. Private Gardner entered service Dec. 21, 1943. He left for overseas in June, 1941. He was born Aug. 20, 1924 in Superior and attended school at Winton and Superior. Besides his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Janet Hackett and Betty Gardner of Tucson, Ariz. His maternal grandmother is Mrs. Rachel McIntosh, well known resident of Sweetwater county. His grandfather, the late William McIntosh, was prominent in the coal mining industry. He held position of mine superintendent at various mines operated by the Union Pacific Coal Company. Mrs. McIntosh and granddaughters, Mrs. Hackett and Miss Gardner, are en route home from Tucson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Mar 28, 1945 Miner Is Killed In D.O. Clark Mine Saturday Martin Pappas, 51, was killed instantly at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the Union Pacific Coal company’s D.O. Clark mine in Superior. Pappas was working in 7-B entry in the 7 ½ seam of D.O. Clark mine when he was struck by a fall of rock. Coroner J. Warden Opie said that an inquest into the accident will be held at 7:30 o’clock Tuesday evening in the mine office at Superior. Opie stated that the accident victim has relatives residing in Denver, and that every effort is being made to locate them. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Mar 28, 1945 DIES OF INJURIES IN FRANCE PFC. ROBERT ZAVERSNIK Pfc. Robert Zaversnik, 22, died March 11 in France from injuries incurred in a vehicle accident, according to a telegram from the war department received yesterday by his mother, Mrs. Anton Zaversnik, 1314 Lowell street. He was serving with the 14th armored division of the Seventh army. Robert F. Zaversnik was born May 16, 1922, in Green River. He attended the Rock Springs schools and was graduated from the local high school in 1940. After his graduation, he worked six months for the Union Pacific Coal Company prior to going to Portland, Ore., where he took a position with the Union Pacific railroad. Private Zaversnik was inducted into the army Dec. 8, 1942, and received most of his training at Camp Campbell, Ky. Heleft for overseas in September, 1944, and arrived in France where he joined the Seventh army. He was wounded January 19 in action in France, but several weeks later returned to the fighting front. Survivors include his mother, two sisters, Mrs. John Menapace of Grand Junction, Colo., and Mrs. Virgil Ira of Green River; four brothers, Cpl. Frank Zaversnik and Cpl. Phillip Zaversnik, both of whom are serving with the First army in German and Anton Zaversnik and Lewis Zaversnik of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Mar 29, 1945 J.A. (PETE) PETERSON DIES SUDDENLY HERE WEDNESDAY J.A. (Pete) Peterson, 1002 Wyoming street, World war I veteran and widely known resident of this community for 25 years, died at 8:10 o’clock Wednesday morning at his home. He had been ill with a heart condition for the past three years. Born and raised in Evanston, John Anton Peterson enlisted in the army with a group of Wyoming men April 20, 1917. He was in military service for 27 months and spent 18 months overseas. After the armistice was signed in November, 1918, he was retained for six months with the army of occupation. Peterson came to Rock Springs in 1919. He was employed in a store operated by the Gunn-Quealy Coal company at Gunn, and later he became manager of the company store at Quealy. He resigned this position to go into business with his brother, Charles Peterson. The two men operated a grocery store in Green River. In 1927, Peterson became manager of the Eden Valley dairy in Rock Springs, a position which he held for 14 years. Upon the advice of his physician he gave up this work and during much of the time for the past three years, he and Mrs. Peterson have resided in California and Arizona, in the hope of benefitting his health. He was prominent in American Legion circles and was a member of the Archie Hay post No. 24 of Rock Springs. He was active in civic affairs and was a Knight Templar of the Masonic lodge here. He was married to Mary Alice Stewart, instructor in the local high school, June 19, 1931. Peterson had planned to leave today for Cheyenne to enter the Veterans’ hospital. He complained of not feeling as well as usual early Wednesday morning and Mrs. Peterson called a physician. He was preparing to go to the local hospital when his condition suddenly became critical and death came without warning. Dr. E.S. Lauzer, who had been summoned to the home early that morning, was with him at the time of his death. Survivors besides his wife include two brothers, Charles Peterson of Pinedale and Fred Peterson of Victorville, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. A.S. Blackham, Mrs. William Reeves and Ellen Peterson, all of Cheyenne; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Blackham and daughter, Mrs. Reeves and Miss Peterson arrived here last night. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Burial will be in the family plot at Evanston. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Mar 30, 1945 Brother of Amos Diehl Killed in Action in Germany on March 13 Amos F. Diehl, 403 Cedar street, received word yesterday that his brother, Pvt. Floyd Diehl of Denver, was killed in action in Germany on March 13. Private Diehl has visited here several times. Prior to going to the European theater of operations, Private Diehl served two years in the Aleutians, where he participated in two major battles, one of which was the battle of Attu. Survivors besides his brother in Rock Springs include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Diehl and a brother, Roy, who resides in Denver. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Mar 30, 1945 Peterson Rites To Be Held Here This Afternoon Funeral services for J.A. (Pete) Peterson, who died early Wednesday morning, will be held at 4 o’clock this afternoon at the Wildermuth mortuary chapel. The Rev. J. Vincent Crane, pastor of the Congregational church, will officiate. Members of the American Legion Post No. 24 will have charge of the services. Clarence Seeburg will be soloist. Pallbearers will be Harry Griffiths, Arthur Anderson, E.D. Crippa, Claude Elias, Leland Johnson and Kenneth Darling. The body will be sent to Evanston, his boyhood home, where funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon at the Masonic temple. The Masonic ritual will be read and burial will be in the family plot in the cemetery there. Pallbearers at Evanston will be Howard Mosey, Bill Haines, Laurence Cheese, Oscar Anderson, Harold Kelly and John Watts. --- Green River Star, Mar 30, 1945 River Search Is Fruitless The search for the body of 5-year-old Gary Widdop, who lost his life when he fell through the ice of the Green river here on March 21, went into the 10th day Friday morning, with the river combing being conducted over a 15-mile stretch of the river by searchers working under the direction of Sheriff Mike Maher. Wednesday, explosions experts Were called in to dynamite the deep hole into which the little boy disappeared when the ice gave away as he attempted to secure a blowing school paper. He was on his way home from kindergarten when the accident occurred. A huge ice jam across the river below, the Kincaid place is being carefully searched at the present time and boat trips being made up and down the river to look in every possible place that the little boy might be found. Sunday, several volunteer parties aided in the search. Gary is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Widdop. --- Green River Star, Mar 30, 1945 FANSELOW ROCK SPRINGS-Funeral services for Fern Fanselow, teacher in the Rock Springs schools since 1927, and who died here Friday afternoon following an operation, were held at 2 p. m. Monday at the Baptist church, with the Rev. J. Vincent Crane of the First Congregational church, officiating in the absence of a Baptist minister. Miss Fanselow, who came here to join the school faculty in 1927, was supervisor of social studies in the junior high school at the time of her death, herself teaching classes in civics and vocational studies in the eighth grade of the school. Born in Dows, Iowa, she held a degree in home economics, granted by Iowa State College at Ames. Following the services in Rock Springs, the body was taken back to her native state, with burial to be at Hampton, Iowa. Surviving, besides her father, H. C. Fanselow, of Perry, Iowa, are two brothers, Floyd G. Fanselow, of Lansing, Mich., and Dr. J. A. Fanselow of Appleton, Wis., and one sister, Mrs. F. E. Stacey of Arnold, Nebr. --- Green River Star, Mar 30, 1945 WILLIAM E. YARTON DIES IN OMAHA; FATHE ROF MRS. BURNELL Mrs. William J. Burnell Thursday night received the sad news of the death of her father, William E. Yarton, in his home city of Omaha. Mr. Yarton, known here to the friends of the Burnells, with whom he has visited in Green River, was a retired printer. Mr. and Mrs. Burnell will leave this evening for Omaha to attend the funeral, to be held in Omaha Monday. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Apr 1945 February Injuries Mike Babich, Austrian, age 56, single, prop puller, Section No. 1, Reliance No. 7 Mine. FATAL. The timber pulling crew had pulled the timber to within 13 feet of the breaker row. The legs had been pulled from under a 16-foot cross bar and a small amount of rock had fallen on half of the cross bar near the pillar side, the other half remaining in the clear and about 5 feet beyond the last railroad tie cross bar set. Babich decided to recover the 16-foot bar by attaching the prop puller chain to the free end, when a piece of triangular shaped rock, measuring 6'x6’x4'x8" thick, fell, striking him. The piece of rock evidently fell on one edge, coming to rest against the leg supporting the railroad tie cross bar. Albino Pacheco, American, age 32, single, Duck bill operator, Section No. 2, Superior D. O. Clark Mine, No. 15 Seam. FATAL. The machine runner was sumping the machine while Albino was trimming the left hand corner of the pillar pocket. About 37 inches of the cutter bar remained exposed to complete the sump when the machine runner began to loosen the friction on the machine in order to make the cutter bar swing down the hill and allow the mining machine to avoid striking one of the center props used to support the 16-foot cross bar. The machine runner stated he heard some coal fall and Albino call, and in the seconds that elapsed he realized that Pacheco had fallen across the cutter bar. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Apr 1945 Loses Life in Typhoon Robert Wilson, E.M. 3/c, has been given up as lost according to the following telegram received by his wife, Mrs. Ruby Wilson, of Raton, New Mexico, from Vice Admiral Randall Jacobs, chief of naval personnel on January 24th: “The navy department deeply regrets to inform you that a careful review of all facts available relating to the disappearance of your husband, Robert Wilson, E.M. 3/c, previously reported missing, leads to the conclusion that there is no hope for his survival and that he lost his life as a result of a typhoon on December 18th while in the service of his country. If additional information is received it will be forwarded to you promptly. Sincere sympathy is extended to you in your great sorrow.” Robert was born in Gardiner, New Mexico, on September 1, 1915. He attended school in Raton, graduating from Raton High School in 1933. Prior to his enlistment in the Navy in December 1942, he worked for The Union Pacific Coal Company at Winton No. 71/2 Mine for two years. Robert was a member of the crew on the U.S.S. Hull, which was sunk in the Pacific as a result of a typhoon. His wife, Mrs. Ruby Wilson, was employed as a nurse at the Medical Group during her residence here. A brother, John Wilson, resides at 610 Rhode Island Avenue and works in Winton No. 71/2 mine, and a sister, Mrs. Andrew Strannigan, resides in Winton. Another brother, Sgt. James T. Wilson, is stationed at Camp Hood, Texas. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Apr 1945 Death of Old Timer Gregor Kalan Gregor Kalan passed away March 3, 1945 at the Wyoming General Hospital, where he had been a patient for six weeks; he had been in poor health since December 6, 1944. Funeral services were held at the North Side Catholic Church with the Rev. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery. Gregor Kalan was born March 10, 1895 in Jugoslavia. He came to America in October, 1912, settling in Rock Springs where he was employed by The Union Pacific Coal Company in No. 9 Mine. After that mine closed down he was transferred to Reliance, where he has since made his home. He was a member of the Old Timers' Association. Mr. Kalan is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Harold Myers of Rock Springs, and Mrs. Hale Orr and Annie Kalan of Los Angeles; three sons, Val and Louis of Reliance, and John in the United States Navy overseas; and seven grandchildren. Mrs. Kalan died August 8, 1935. One grandson, John Kolack, whom they had raised since infancy, is now serving in the United States Navy. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Apr 1945 Winton Mrs. Charles Galloway returned recently from West Terre Haute, Ind., where she was called due to the death of her brother, Cecil East. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Apr 1945 Winton Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Spence and family were called to Hanna because of the death of Mrs. Spence’s brother, Matt Huhtala. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Apr 1945 Superior Mr. and Mrs. George Tomich and family were called to California due to the death of their grandson, who was drowned on March 6th. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 3, 1945 Edwin Anselmi Dies Sunday in Local Hospital Edwin Anselmi, 40, died early Sunday morning in Wyoming General hospital, where he had been a patient for two and one-half months. He had been ill for six months with a heart affliction, and came to Rock Springs in the latter part of January to be hospitalized from Bellingham, Wash., where he had been employed since 1943. He was born Jan. 6, 1905 in Rock Springs and attended the city schools. In 1927, he was married to Delpha Quinland at Rock Springs. Prior to going to Bellingham in 1943, he was employed in the mines at Reliance. He had resided in this community for 38 years. Survivors include his wife, who resides in Bellingham; his mother, Mrs. Frances Debartolo of 843 North Front street; one daughter, Betty, 14, who resides with her mother in Bellingham; one son, Bobby, 7, of Rock Springs, and his uncle, Ole Anselmi of Rock Springs. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the North Side Catholic church, with the Rev. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Pallbearers will be John Anselmi, Angelo Anselmi, Ole Anselmi Jr., Flore Anselmi, Kenneth Mayer and August Genetti. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Rosary will be recited by the Knights of Columbus at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and by members of the North Side Catholic church at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 3, 1945 KILLED IN ACTION IN GERMANY PVT. GEORGE SAINS Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Sains of Second street yesterday were notified by the War department that their son, Pvt. George Sains, 18, was killed in action in Germany on March 11. He was in the Signal Corps. Private Sains was born March 16, 1926, in Winton. He was graduated from Rock Springs high school in May, 1944, and entered service shortly after his graduation. He was trained at Camp Roberts, Calif., and left for overseas in January, 1945. Survivors include his parents; one sister, Nancy, and one brother, Bobby, both of Rock Springs; his maternal grandfather, Johnson H. Bird of Rock Springs; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Matilda Sains, who resides in England, and two uncles and aunts, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith and Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Bird, all of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 3, 1945 Funeral Rites for Superior Man to Be Held in Santa Fe The body of Max Martinez, 54, of Superior will be sent today to Santa Fe, N.M., for funeral services and burial. Martinez died Saturday morning at Wyoming General hospital, where he had been a patient since Wednesday. County authorities contacted Martinez’s wife and family in Santa Fe during the weekend. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 4, 1945 Minnesota Woman Who Died Here Taken to Home The body of Mrs. Luella Ostrom, 41, of Winthrope, Minn., who died Saturday morning at Wyoming General hospital was taken Monday night to Winthrope and was accompanied by her brother, Sgt. Lyndon Erickson of Camp Roberts, Calif., and his two children, Cheryl 3, and Stanton, 4. Mrs. Ostrom became ill Thursday while en route from the west coast to her home. She was removed from train No. 88 and was taken to Wyoming General hospital early Friday morning. She had gone to Camp Roberts to get her brother’s two children which she planned to care for in her home in Minnesota while their mother remained with her husband, Sergeant Erickson, until he left for overseas duty. The little boy and girl, who were with their aunt, were supervised by nurses at the local hospital until the arrival of their father. Besides her brother, Mrs. Ostrom is survived by her husband, O.H. Ostrom, and three children residing in Winthrope. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 5, 1945 Mrs. Isabel Cowan, 80, Dies at Hospital Here Tuesday Evening Mrs. Isabel Cowan, 80, well known resident of Rock Springs, died at 10:55 p.m. Tuesday at Wyoming General hospital where she had entered as a patient an hour previously. Mrs. Cowan observed her 80th birth anniversary on March 19. Because of ill health only a few friends and neighbors called during the day, but she received many flowers, gifts and cards manifesting the esteem in which she was held. She was born March 19, 1860 in Kelty, Scotland and came from there in 1920 to Rock Springs where she has made her home most the time since. Her husband, Thomas Cowan, died during the first year of her residence in this city. She was a member of the Congregational church. Survivors include three sons, Walter Cowan of Los Angeles and R.H. Cowan and Tom Cowan, both of Jersey City, N.J. Her youngest son, Andy Cowan, died a year ago in Great Falls, Mont.; four daughters, Mrs. George Allan of North Platte, Neb.; Mrs. Harland Moulding of Ogden, Utah, and Mrs. Margaret Stenhouse and Mrs. W.Y. Thompson of this city, with whom Mrs. Cowan made her home. She is survived by several grandchildren. Three grandsons are in the service, one with the marines and one with the navy are in the South Pacific. A grandson, Thomas Thompson, stationed with the navy in California, will arrive in Rock Springs to attend the funeral services for his grandmother. Funeral services, pending word from relatives, will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 6, 1945 Gus Kondas Dies at Wyoming General Hospital Thursday Gus Kondas, 45, 369 H street, died at 10:45 a.m. Thursday at Wyoming General hospital, where he had been a patient since March 18. He had been in ill health since January. A resident of this city for the past 20 years, Kondas was employed at the No. 1 bakery. He was born in 1900, in Sparta, Greece and when a youth 15 years of age, came to the United States. He is survived by his wife, Genevieve, of Rock Springs; two sons, Steve Kondas, serving with the navy in the Pacific theater of war, and Tommy Kondas of Rock Springs; three daughters, Georgia Kondas and Bessie Kondas, both of Rock Springs, and Mrs. Charles Trimbach of Dayton, Ohio. Mrs. TImbach will arrive here Saturday. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. --- Green River Star, Apr 6, 1945 Darell Barnhart Killed in Action On Iwo Jima Mrs. Darell Barnhart Thursday received the sad news that her husband, a private in the Fourth Division of the Marine Corps, had been killed in action on Iwo Jima on March 11, the official notice coming from the government. It had been known for sometime that Darell was in the thick of the vicious fighting on that island. Darell Barnhart was born on Nov. 13, 1921, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Barnhart, Green River valley ranchers, growing up on the ranch and being graduated from the Green River high school with the class of 1938. On Dec. 4, 1941, he was united in marriage with Agnes Bernice Bahan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Bahan in Green River. Following their marriage, the young couple made their home in the valley, where he was associated with his father in the ranching business. At the time he entered the Marine Corps on May 25, 1944, he was employed by the Union Pacific railroad as a switchman. He was widely known and well-liked in Green River, his wife and parents having the sympathy of the entire community. The fateful telegram indicated that he died in the midst of an attack upon the Jap positions. His wife has been making her home in Green River with her parents since he left, and is employed as a railroad engine dispatcher at the roundhouse. Besides his wife and parents, he is survived by two brothers, Dallas, of the Marine Corps, and who was recently home on leave after a long tour of overseas duty, and Ned, attending school in Green River, and by, his grandmother, Mrs. May Wirdom Philbrick, pioneer Green River ranchwoman. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 7, 1945 Darell Barnhart Killed in Action On Iwo Jima Isle Pvt. Darell Barnhart, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Barnhart, prominent ranchers of the Green River valley, was killed in action on Iwo Jima, according to a message received Thursday from the war department by his wife, the former Agnes Bahan. Private Barnhart, a member of the fourth division of the marine corps was sationed on the island where the fighting was most severe. Barnhart was born Nov. 13, 1921 and was reared on his father’s ranch. He was graduated from the Green River high school in 1938. He was married Dec. 4, 1941 to Agnes Bernice Bahan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.D. Bahan of Green River. The young couple resided in the Green River valley where Barnhart was associated in the ranching business with his father. Later he came to Green River and was employed by the Union Pacific railroad as a switchman. He entered service in May, 1944. Survivors besides his wife and parents are two brothers, Dallas Barnhart in the marines and Ned, a student in the Green River high school, and his grandmother, Mrs. May W. Philbrick of Green River, pioneer ranch woman of the Green River area. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 7, 1945 GUS KONDAS Funeral services for Gus Kondas, 45, 359 H street, who died Thursday at Wyoming General hospital, will be held at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon at the Greek Orthodox church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 7, 1945 Carol Lynn Andrews Dies Friday Morning In Salt Lake City Carol Lynn Andrews, three-month-old daughter of John Andrews, photographer’s mate second class, and Mrs. Andrews, of this city, died suddenly Friday morning in Salt Lake City. Mrs. Andrews and children were visiting there with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Baker. Andrews, who is stationed in the South Pacific, had never seen his infant daughter. The child is survived by her parents and maternal grandparents; a brother, Danny, and her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Tena Andrews of Rock Springs. Mrs. Andrews will leave tonight for Salt Lake City, where she will attended funeral services for the infant, which will be held there at 3 o’clock Monday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 7, 1945 Final Rites for City Resident to Be Held Saturday Funeral services for Mrs. Isabel Cowan, 80, who died Tuesday at Wyoming General hospital, will be held at 2 o’clock this afternoon at the Congregational church. The Rev. Vincent Crane will officiate and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers will be C.R. Manley, Fred McCurtain, Richard Webster, E.T. Baldridge, Sam Condie and John Walker. All of Mrs. Cowan’s children, with the exception of two sons in New Jersey, are in the city to attend funeral services for their mother. They are Mr. and Mrs. George Allen of North Platte, Neb., son-in-law and daughter; a daughter, Mrs. H.J. Mouldering and two children of Ogden, and a son, Walter Cowan of Los Angeles. A grandson, Tommy Thompson, petty officer second class stationed with the navy at San Mateo, Calif., arrived in the city yesterday. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 7, 1945 James Warriner Dies Suddenly at Local Hospital James P. Warriner, 42, store manager of the Union Pacific Coal company store at Winton, died suddenly at 6:25 o’clock Friday evening at Wyoming General hospital where he entered as a patient Thursday noon. Warriner had been ill since Monday at his home but at no time was his condition considered serious. He was well known in this county. He had attended schools both in Rock Springs and Green River. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Catherine Warriner of Winton, with whom he made his home; three sisters, Mrs. Helen Anderson and Mrs. R.A. Dodds, both of Winton, and Mrs. Pat Burnell of Casper, and three brothers, Bob Warriner of Seattle, George Warriner of Los Angeles and Harry Warriner of Winton. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 10, 1945 Former Green River Resident Killed in Action Lieut. Robert E. Stoddard, 23, son of Col. and Mrs. A.E. Stoddard, former residents of Green River, was killed in action on Iwo Jima, according to word received here yesterday. The young officer was a member of the marine corps and has been overseas one year in February. Lieutenant Stoddard was graduated from the Green River high school in 1939. He received a degree in business administration from the University of Kansas. His father, prominent official on leave from the Union Pacific railroad, is now serving in France in transportation and railroad activities. Mrs. Stoddard and her son, Richard, a senior at Cheyenne high school, reside in Cheyenne. Her daughter, Patricia Stoddard, attends the University of Wyoming. Colonel Stoddard, who is a former superintendent of the Union Pacific railroad, now head the first military railway service in southern France, in support of the mighty Allied offensive now rolling ahead in France, Belgium and Germany. He was a radio operator in the navy in World War I. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 10, 1945 Green River Man Dies Here Monday Ross Kelley of Green River died at 8 o’clock Monday morning at Wyoming General hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending word from a brother, M.L. Kelley, of Salina, Kan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 11, 1945 Hugh Slimmons, 73, Dies at Hospital Here Hugh Slimmons, 73, of Winton, loader for the Union Pacific Coal company, died at 7:30 o’clock Tuesday morning at Wyoming General hospital from causes incident to age. A native of Wales, Mr. Slimmons had been a resident of Sweetwater county for 26 years. He was first employed by the Megeath Coal company at Megeath. He continued to work there for the Union Pacific Coal company when its stockholders purchased the Megeath company’s coal interests and renamed the camp Winton. Mr. Slimmons, who never married, is survived by one sister, Grace Jane Pellard, who resides in Wales. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America, local No. 3130, and was also a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks lodge No. 624. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Elks home. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 11, 1945 Patrick Campbell Dies Tuesday in Local Hospital Patrick M. Campbell, 1306 Tenth street, World War I veteran and resident of this community for 22 years, died at 5 o’clock Tuesday morning at Wyoming General hospital after a lingering illness. He had suffered a heart affliction for over two years and was a patient in the local hospital for nearly a year. He was born in Owentown, Ky., but later his parents moved to Indiana to reside. During World War I he enlisted with a group of young men and entered service from Clinton, Ind. He was a member of the American Legion here. In 1923, Campbell, accompanied by his family, came from Indiana to Rock Springs, where he was employed as a painter by the Union Pacific Coal company. He was not able to continue with this work after he became ill. Campbell spent nine weeks in the Veteran’s hospital in Cheyenne during the summer of 1943. Survivors include his wife, Agnes, and two daughters, Mary Kathryn and Patricia, all of Rock Springs, and one sister, Mayme Campbell of Chicago. Funeral arrangements pending word from Miss Campbell in Chicago will be announced later. --- Green River Star, Apr 13, 1945 Lt. Stoddard Dies On Iwo While his father, Col. A, E. Stoddard, formerly assistant superintendent of the Union Pacific railroad here, and later division superintendent of the Wyoming division, was heading the railroad supply system of the United States army in France, Lt. Robert E. Stoddard, 23, young Marine Corps officer, met his death in the fierce fighting of Iwo Jima, according to word received here by friends of the family. Lt. Stoddard was graduated from Green River high school in 1939, and then obtained a degree in business administration from the University of Kansas at Lawrence, Kan., before going with the Marines and winning his commission. His father was recently promoted to command the First Military Railway service in southern France, succeeding General Carl R. Gray, Jr. Lt. Stoddard was 23 years old. Besides his father, he is survived by his mother, a younger brother, Richard, and his sister, Patricia, all of Cheyenne. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 14, 1945 Final Rites for Patrick Campbell Will Be Sunday Funeral services for Patrick M. Campbell, who died Tuesday at Wyoming General hospital, will be held at 3:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Baptist church. The Rev. Vincent Crane will officiate and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. The American Legion Archie Hay post No. 24 will have charge of the services. The body will be taken to the family home at 1306 Tenth street at 3 o’clock this afternoon and will be removed to the church at 1 o’clock Sunday afternoon. Active pallbearers will be Harve Hazen, Mike Maher, Hugh McLeod, Morgan Roberts, Jack Forbes and Oscar Brown. Honorary pallbearers will be Matt Medill, George B. Pryde, A.C. Carter, Dr. T.H. Roe, Bert Wonnacott and John Crawford. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 14, 1945 HUGH SLIMMONS Funeral services for Hugh Slimmons, 73, of Winton will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Elks home, with the Rev. J. Vincent Crane of the Congregational church officiating. The body will be taken to the Elks’ auditorium at 12 o’clock noon. Slimmons died Tuesday at Wyoming General hospital. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 14, 1945 WILLIAM SALO Funeral services for William Salo, 67, of Superior will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Rogan mortuary chapel. Salo died Thursday at Wyoming General hospital. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 14, 1945 ROSS KELLEY Graveside services for Ross Kelley will be held in Riverview cemetery this afternoon in Green River with members of the Green River American Legion post officiating. Kelley died Monday at Wyoming General hospital. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 17, 1945 Final Rites for Guiseppi Angeli To Be Wednesday Funeral services for Guiseppi Angeli, 54, resident of Superior for about 22 years, will be held at 9:30 o’clock Wednesday morning at the South Side Catholic church. The Rev. S.A. Welsh will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 7:15 o’clock Tuesday evening at the Rogan Mortuary chapel. Angeli died Friday at Wyoming General hospital, where he had been a patient for 11 days. Angeli was born Aug. 27, 1890 in CLoz, Tyrol, Italy. He came to the United States about 25 years ago. At the time of his death he was employed as loader by the Union Pacific Coal company. Survivors include his wife, Amabile, and two daughters, Nellie and Perina, all of Superior. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 17, 1945 Ira Vandergriff, 69, Dies Here Saturday Ira Vandergriff, 69, died at 9:45 o’clock Saturday morning at Wyoming General hospital where he was entered as a patient a few hours previously. Mr. Vandergriff had come to Sweetwater county two weeks ago and was employed by I.H. Dearth at the Dearth ranch near Eden. He gave his address as Glendale, Ariz., but efforts of Leo Wildermuth, of the Wildermuth mortuary, to locate relatives there have been unsuccessful. Graveside services will be held at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at Mountain View cemetery. The Rev. C.B. Ware, pastor of the Methodist church will officiate. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 17, 1945 Memorial Services for Lyman Man Sunday LYMAN, April 16.—(Special)—Memorial services for Pvt. Harold Clarence Megeath, son of Mr. and Mrs. James G. Megeath of Mountain View, were held Sunday in the Mountain View high school gymnasium. Bishop W.S. Tanner of the Mountain View L.D.S. ward officiated. Private Megeath, husband of Ursel Brough Megeath of Lyman, was killed in action March 13 on Luzon. He was a member of a parachute infantry unit and had been overseas for nearly a year. With approximately 25 other boys from Bridger valley, Private Megeath enlisted in service in September, 1940. He was released from the army early in 1942 and was recalled to duty in May, 1942. He received training as a paratrooper at Ft. Benning, Ga. Private and Mrs. Megeath were married March 18, 1944 in Lyman. A brother, Cpl. James A. Felix, stationed at Ft. Riley, Kan., now is home on emergency furlough. Corporal Felix enlisted in service in September, 1940. He recently returned from service in Australia and other parts of the South Pacific. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 19, 1945 Mrs. Opie Receives Word of Nephew’s Death in Pacific Mrs. J. Warden Opie received word Wednesday that her nephew, Lieut. Leonard Allnette of Portland, Ore., died April 9 from wounds received in action April 1 in the South Pacific. Lieutenant Allnette was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. L.J. Allnette of Seattle, brother-in-law and sister of Mrs. Opie. He was educated in the Catholic schools of Seattle and was graduated from Gonzaga University in Spokane. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 20, 1945 John J. Liska Is Killed in Action in Italy T/5 John J. Liska, 25, son of Mrs. George Liska, 686 Ahsay avenue, was killed in action March 31 in Italy, according to a message received Thursday by his mother. The telegram from the War department was sent to his wife, Pvt. Frankie Liska, who is stationed with the WAC at Anon Park, Fla. Private Liska wired the sad news to his mother. Liska entered service in April 1943, and left for overseas in December, 1944. He was graduated from Rock Springs high school, where he was prominent in athletics. Before his induction into military service he was employed by the Woodward Construction company and at the Union Pacific freight depot. Besides his wife and mother he is survived by three brothers, Steve Lisa, Frank Liska and Edward Liska, and one sister, Mrs. William Lakko, all of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 24, 1945 LOUIS C. COLLIN Funeral services for Louis (Lovie) C. Collin, 44, 511 Fifth street, who died Saturday at Wyoming General hospital, will be held at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the Rogan chapel. The Rev. J.H. White, pastor of the A.M.E. church will officiate and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. Collin, who had resided here for six years, was born Aug. 1, 1900 in Bay City, Mich. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn of this city and one sister, Mrs. Mary Crane of Aurora, Ill. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 24, 1945 Mrs. A.B. McGinnis Of Burntfork Dies At Ranch Home Mrs. Adelaide B. McGinnis, 59, died at 11 o’clock Monday morning at the ranch home near Burntfork. She had resided in that community for 23 years. A native of Wyoming she was born at Lone Tree in 1886. She is survived by her husband, William McGinnis and three sons, Kermit B. Wall, Jed O. McGinnis and Claude McGinnis, all of Burntfork and three daughters, Mrs. Joy Twitchell of Ft. Washakie, Miss Merry McGinnis, who is in nurses training at Wyoming General hospital and Trixie Adelaide McGinnis of Burntfork; three brothers, Willis Bullock of Incomar, Mont., and Harry Bullock and Claude Bullock, both of Lone Tree and three sisters, Mrs. Rhoda Thomas of Provo, Utah, Mrs. Arley Killian of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Olive Killian of Rock Springs. Funeral services will be held at Burntfork and burial will be at Lone Tree. The time will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 24, 1945 Pierre Erramouspe Service to Be Held At Catholic Church Memorial service for the late Pvt. Pierre Erramouspe, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gaston Erramouspe, 108 Second street, will be held at 9:15 o’clock Tuesday morning at the South Side Catholic church. The Rev. S.A. Welsh will offer requiem mass. Private Erramouspe was killed in action on March 29 on Luzon while fighting with the infantry. Pierre Erramouspe was born in Rock Springs and was educated at the Catholic abbey in Canon City, Colo. Besides his parents he is survived by three brothers and six sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 25, 1945 Quealy Woman Dies at City Hospital Tuesday Mrs. Daisy Bassi, 59, died at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Wyoming General hospital, where she had entered as a patient April 16. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Bassi, who is employed by the Gunn-Quealy Coal company at Quealy. Mrs. Bassi had been in Rock Springs a few hours when she was taken to the hospital. She had been in ill health for several months. The couple formerly resided in Pershin, Iowa. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 26, 1945 Paul Pecolar Is Killed in Action Pfc. Paul Pecolar, 20, son of Mr. Ed J. Conzatti of Bremerton, Wash., former resident of Superior, was killed in action April 10 in Germany, according to word received here Wednesday. He was serving with the Ninth army. Paul Pecolar was born Sept. 14, 1924 in Superior and was graduated from the Superior high school in 1942. He entered service in 1943. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 26, 1945 Granger Youth Is Killed in Action Mrs. Garrie Tripp of Granger this week was notified by the War department that her son, Pvt. Jerry Tripp, was killed in action in Germany on April 10. Private Tripp was in a tank corps unit of the Ninth army. Entering service in August, 1944, Private Tripp received his training at Ft. Knox, Ky. He was at home on furlough in January of this year. His father died a year ago and his mother operates a ranch near Granger. Survivors include his mother, five brothers, Hugh Tripp of Mountain View, John Tripp of Rock Springs and Raymond and Bill Tripp of Granger; and six sisters, Mrs. Dewey Gordon of Carter, Mrs. Maurice Henry of Robertson, Margaret Tripp of Santa Fe, N.M., and Katheren, Florence and Mary Tripp of Granger. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Apr 28, 1945 Body of Widdop Child Found on Tie Boom Friday The recovery of the body of Gary Widdop, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Widdop, drowned March 21 in the Green river, ends a five-week search. At 5:10 p.m. Friday, George Graf, watchman at the old Utah Power plant building, discovered the body on a tie boom 200 yards below the wagon bridge on the road to Linwood, Utah, at the edge of the city limits of Green River. Graf telephoned to Sheriff Mike Maher, who notified County Coroner J. Warden Opie. Sheriff Maher said the condition of the body showed that it had not been out of the water for any length of time. Graf had walked over the site Thursday and the tie boom was clear. It is believed that the steady rise in the river during the past three days had washed the body on the east bank of the river. Gary Widdop was drowned in the river just above the town of Green River when he was on his way home from kindergarten in the Jefferson school with playmates. He and two other children were following the ditch (canyon) west of the school down to the river instead of going through the town to their homes. In walking along the river’s edge, some toys, fashioned out of paper, blew from his hand to the ice. Gary followed after them. The ice, weakened by a few days of exceptionally warm weather, gave way and the child fell into the river under the ice. The youth’s companions reported the accident and a searching party, under the direction of Sheriff Maher, explored the river bank and the river. The search has continued during the following weeks. Because of the ice covering the river it was necessary to break up the ice on the big pool west of the ice house. Men on foot, in airplanes and horseback riders extended the search for miles down the river. Gary is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. George Widdop, pioneer residents of Green River, and of Mr. and Mrs. B.H. Tremelling, long time residents of Superior. He is survived by his parents and a sister. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, May 1945 March Injuries Martin Pappas, Greek, age 51, Faceman, Section No. 2, 71/2 Seam, D. O. Clark Mine, Superior. FATAL. The day shift crew had made the first cut in the pillar pocket, shot and loaded, leaving approximately two cars of coal at the top end of the pocket and the place well timbered at the end of the shift. When the night shift crew arrived at the working face the crew sounded the roof and decided to bar down what appeared to be a thin layer of draw slate. The machine runner started to drive a wooden wedge in the draw slate in order to pry it down when Pappas borrowed the sledge hammer from the machine runner and knocked out a prop at the edge of the coal pile and then returned the hammer. The machine runner warned his crew to get in the clear, then hit the wedge, noticing a small amount of rock begin to dribble along the pillar side. The machine runner again warned his crew and pulled himself against the rib but Pappas, who had not yet moved since the first warning, began to run and was caught by the falling rock. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, May 1945 James Warinner Dies Suddenly James Warinner, Manager of The Union Pacific Coal Company’s store at Winton, died quite suddenly at the Wyoming General Hospital, Friday, April 6th. He entered the hospital as a patient the previous day, his condition not considered serious. The immediate cause of death was pneumonia, with a heart ailment. Mr. Warinner spent the greater part of his life in Winton. He has been employed by the Coal Company for nearly twenty years, working first in the mines, and, the past fifteen years, in the store department. He was appointed to the position of Store Manager about two years ago. Our sympathy is extended to the survivors, who include his mother, Mrs. Catherine Warinner, with whom the deceased made his home; three sisters, Mrs. Helen Anderson and Mrs. Ray Dodds, of Winton, and Mrs. Pat Burnell, of Thermopolis; and three brothers, Bob Warinner, of Seattle, George Warinner, of Los Angeles, and Harry Warinner, of Winton. The funeral services were held at the South Side Catholic Church on April 10th, Father Welsh officiating. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, May 1945 John Thomas Cristando Official word was received during December, 1944 of the death of John Thomas Cristando, seaman second class, who was on the Liscome Bay Air Craft Carrier when it was torpedoed and sunk by a Jap submarine off Makin Island in the Gilbert Islands, on November 24, 1943. Prior to his enlistment into the United States Navy in October, 1942, Cristando was employed in No. 1 Mine at Winton. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cristando, formerly of Winton, but now located at Hudson, Wyoming. Survivors include his parents, one brother, Joseph, who is in the armed service, and one sister, Mrs. Joe Bozner, who is employed on the tipple at Winton. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, May 1945 Son of Company Employe Killed in Action Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Sains have been notified by the War Department that their son, Pvt. George Sains, of the Signal Corps, was killed in action in Germany on March 11th. George Sains was born March 16, 1926, at Winton. He entered service shortly after his graduation from Rock Springs High School in May, 1944. Trained at Camp Roberts, Calif., he left for overseas duty in January of this year. His father is employed at No. 7 Mine, Reliance. Pvt. George Sains is survived by his parents; one sister, Nancy Jean; and one brother, Robert, of Rock Springs. His grandfather, Johnson H. Bird, and two aunts and uncles, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith and Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Bird, also reside in Rock Springs. His grandmother, Mrs. Matilda Sains, resides in England. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, May 1945 Dies of Injuries in France Pfc. Robert F. Zaversnik, 23, died March 11th in France, from injuries incurred in a vehicle accident, according to a telegram sent by the War Department to his mother, Mrs. Mary Zaversnik, 1314 Lowell Street, Rock Springs. Robert Zaversnik was employed by the Company at Rock Springs on the Outside in July, 1941, and left in October, 1941, to work for the railroad. He was inducted into the army in December, 1942, left for overseas in September, 1944, and arrived in France where he served with the 14th armored division of the Seventh Army. Pfc. Robert F. Zaversnik is survived by his mother; two sisters, Mrs. John Menapace, of Grand Junction, Colo., and Mrs. Virgil Ira, of Green River; and four brothers, Cpl. Frank Zaversnik and Cpl. Phillip Zaversnik, both serving with the First Army in Germany, and Anton and Lewis Zaversnik of Rock Springs. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, May 1945 Former Employe Killed in Action Sgt. Sidney Payne, 34, was killed in action on February 16th in Luxembourg, according to information received by his wife, Mrs. Pearl Payne, 802 Gobel Street, Rock Springs. Sgt. Payne was employed by the Company at Superior as Duckbill operator at D. O. Clark Mine in March, 1943. The latter part of September of that year he was inducted into the army. Besides his wife, Sgt. Payne is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Payne, of Colgate, Oklahoma. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, May 1945 Former Employe Killed in Action Pfc. Robert Gardner, 20, was killed in action February 27th on Luzon, according to a telegram sent by the war department to his parents Mr. and Mrs. Dan Gardner, of Superior. Private Gardner was employed by the Company at Superior prior to his entry into the service in December, 1943. He was shipped overseas in June, 1944. Surviving Private Gardner are his parents, two sisters, Mrs. Janet Hackett and Betty Gardner of Tucson, Arizona, and his grandmother, Mrs. Rachel McIntosh. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, May 1945 Veteran of World War I Dies at Rock Springs Patrick M. Campbell died at the Wyoming General Hospital April 10th from a heart attack. He had suffered with a heart ailment for nearly two years, during which time he had been a patient at the Veterans' Hospital at Cheyenne and at the Wyoming General Hospital on several occasions. Funeral services were held on Sunday, April 15th, at Rock Springs. Rev. J. Vincent Crane conducted the services at the Baptist church and graveside services were in charge of Archie Hay Post No. 24, American Legion, of which he was a member. Born at Owenton, Kentucky, Patrick Campbell moved with his parents to Clinton, Indiana, when a boy. It was from that town that he enlisted on November 26, 1917, in Motor Cycle Corps 305, and went overseas to participate in World War I. Stationed at different towns in France, principally La Havre, he was mustered out of service May 12, 1919, returning to his home at Clinton. In 1923 he came to Rock Springs, entering the mines of The Union Pacific Coal Company at Rock Springs. For a number of years prior to his illness he was employed as a painter for the Coal Company. Campbell was a member of the Old Timers' Association and of Local No. 2309, United Mine Workers of America. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Agnes Campbell, and two daughters, Mary Kathryn and Patricia, of Rock Springs, and one sister of Clinton, Indiana, to all of whom the sympathy of the community is extended. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, May 1945 Old Timer Hugh Slimmon Dies At Hospital Hugh Slimmon, 73, resident of Winton and loader at Winton Mines, died April 10th at the Wyoming General Hospital from complications due to his age. Mr. Slimmon, a native of Wales, entered the service of The Union Pacific Coal Company March 1, 1924 at Winton. He has never married and his closest living relative is a sister, Grace Jane Pellard, living in Vochriw Glamorganshire, Wales. Slimmon was a member of the Old Timers' Association, the United Mine Workers of America, local No. 3130, and the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks lodge No. 624. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock, April 15th, at the Elks' Home. Burial was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 1, 1945 Wife of Former Superior Resident Killed in Crash Mrs. Charles Moser of Salt Lake City died Saturday from injuries received in a card accident. Her one year old son was killed instantly and a five year old daughter was seriously injured. Charles Moser, a former Superior resident suffered a compound fracture of the jaw and internal injuries. Moser was driving a car which met in a headon collision with one drive by Staff Sgt. Marion Sires of Hill Field at Glover’s Junction, two miles south of Farmington, Utah. Mrs. Dorothy Sire, wife of Sergeant Sires was killed and Sires received a compound fracture of the law and of the leg. Master Sgt. Frank Serilla received a fractured skull and two other soldiers, all passengers in the Sires machine were injured. Moser is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Moser of Superior and a brother of Mrs. Fred O’Donnell and of Mrs. Arthur Rosatti of this city. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 1, 1945 Lander Woman Is Killed When Car Hits Parked Auto Mrs. Sylvia Peralta, 47, of Lander was killed and her daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Clark, 27, was injured Monday afternoon when the car in which they were riding collided with the parked car of D.L. Colling of Rock Springs on highway 30 near Table Rock. Gaylene Clark, five-year-old daughter of Mrs. Clark, also a passenger in the car received minor bruises. Colling, who was alone in his car, was not injured. The accident occurred about 3 o’clock Monday afternoon, two miles west of Table Rock. Colling driving east parked his car at the side of the road because of poor visibility during a rainstorm. Mrs. Clark driving a 1941 Studebaker sedan came over a hill and hit the Colling car knocking it into a ditch where it turned over several times. Both cars were demolished. Highway Patrolman E.S. Jordan, Deputy Sheriff Pat Lepenske and County Coroner J. Warden Opie were notified and removed the injured woman to Wyoming General hospital. The child was taken to the hospital by a passing motorist. Mrs. Clark, accompanied by her daughter and mother, left Montpelier, Idaho, about 10 o’clock Monday morning en route to Lander. They had been visiting Mrs. Peralta’s brother, E.B. Taylor in Montpelier. Mrs. Clark’s husband, Major Dexter Clark is serving in the European theater of war. The extent of Mrs. Clark’s injuries were not known Monday evening. The county coroner will hold an inquest into the accident. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 2, 1945 Lieutenant Rauzi Was Killed When Bomber Crashed Lieut. Jack Rauzi, Army Air Force bombardier, lost his life in a plane crash 150 years off the shores of Guam on April 16. The official word was received Tuesday from the war department by his mother, Mrs. John Rauzi, 610 A street. According to the message Lieutenant Rauzi’s body had not been recovered. Mrs. Rauzi was informed that a letter with details would be mailed as soon as possible. Lieutenant Rauzi’s mother had previously learned that at least three other crew members of the plane had died on the same date. Mrs. Don O’Riley telephones Mrs. Rauzi from California stating that her husband, the co-pilot and the plane’s radar man had been killed April 16. The mother of Capt. Jack Warupack of Milwaukee, Wis., the plane’s pilot, notified Mrs. Rauzi that her son had been reported killed on the same date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 3, 1945 Kemmerer Resident Drowned in Creek KEMMERER, May 2.—(UP)—Lincoln County Coroner A.A. DePaliw said today that Anton Dolmotto, 70-year-old Kemmerer man, apparently had lost his balance while crossing a bridge and drowned in the stream after his head had struck a rock. The body was found in a creek near the Kemmerer railroad roundhouse. Delmotto was an employee of the Kemmerer Coal company, and had lived in the district for 25 years. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 3, 1945 Former Springs Resident Dies in Salt Lake City Mrs. Jennie Gianesini, 65, of Riverton, Utah, former resident of Rock Springs and Superior, died at 7 o’clock Wednesday morning at the Holy Cross hospital in Salt Lake City. At one time she was employed fro several years as cook at the Charles Sparks ranch in the Browns Park country. A native of Austria, Mrs. Gianesini is survived by her husband, Joseph Gianesini of Riverton. Funeral services will be held at 10 o’clock Saturday morning in the Catholic church at Midvale, Utah. Burial will be in the Catholic cemetery there. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 3, 1945 Anton Savo, 70, Dies Wednesday At City Hospital Anton Mauritz Save, 70, 617 Dewar drive, a resident of this community for 25 years, died at 4:50 a.m. Wednesday at Wyoming General hospital. Death resulted from a cerebral hemorrhage which he suffered last Saturday. He had been in ill health since last December. Mr. Savo was born June 2, 1874 in Pomarkku, Finland. In 1900 he left his native country and came to the United States. Twenty years later he arrived in Rock Springs where he was employed in the mines. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Emil Witka, with whom he made his home, and Mrs. George DeBernardi of Tacoma, Wash.; two granddaughters, Mrs. Myron Megeath of this city and Mrs. William R. Carrigan of Tacoma. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon at the Rogan chapel. The Rev. John E. Lutze, pastor of the Lutheran church will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 4, 1945 Former Superior Man Killed in Action on April 9 in Philippines Pvt. Patrick G. Gratton, 29, former resident of Superior, was killed in action in the Philippines on April 9. He had been overseas for 18 months. Private Gratton attended the Superior grade schools and was graduated from Superior high school. He left Superior in 1937 and attended the University of Wyoming at Laramie. Private Gratton enlisted in the army at Great Falls, Mont., in June 1943. A brother, O.C. Gratton, resides in Chinook, Mont. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 4, 1945 Former Resident of Community Dies from Wounds in Pacific Sgt. Joe Hmenia of Glendale, Ariz., a former resident of Winton and Rock Springs, died March 13 from wounds received in action in the South Pacific theater of operations, according to word received by Stella Kovacich of this city. Sergeant Hmenia, who was employed by the Union Pacific Coal company in Winton before enlisting in the army, has been in service three years and overseas more than two years. His father resides in Klien, Mont. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 4, 1945 Fred Zarlengo Is Killed in European Theater of Action Mrs. Edwin Magagna received word Thursday that her brother, Fred Zarlengo, 19, had been killed in action on the Italian front in the European theater of war. Zarlengo left last fall for overseas. He has visited several times in Rock Springs, where he has been the guest of his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Magagna. Fred Zarlengo was born in Denver, May 3, 1926 and attended schools in Denver and graduated from Regis high school. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 4, 1945 Bryan Man Dies at Home on Wednesday German Colly Whitney, 61, of Bryan died Wednesday at this home. He was born Oct. 21, 1883 in Fountain Run, Ky., a son of Walker and Fanniebelle Whitney. Whitney, who has resided in Bryan for three years, was employed by the Union Pacific railroad. Survivors include his wife, Lillian of Bryan; two daughters, Mrs. Laura Burton and Flossie Whitney, both of St. Louis, Mo.; one son, Elmer Whitney, who is stationed with the army in India; one brother, Virgil Whitney of Austin, Ky., and five grandchildren. The body will be sent to St. Louis for funeral services and burial. --- Green River Star, May 4, 1945 Mrs. Myra Myers Dies in Nebraska The many friends of Mrs. Myra Myers, 83, will sorrow to learn that she passed away at her home in Genoa, Nebr., Wednesday evening, after several weeks of illness. She was the mother of Mrs. F. A. Pitchford, Mrs. E. J. Bamesberger and G. C. Myers, all of this city, and for the past several summers has visited in Green River each year. During these visits she has acquired a widespread acquaintance. Mrs. Pitchford and Mrs. Bamesberger were with their mother when the end came, and Mr. Myers had just returned to Green River from her bedside. A grandson, Kenneth Ostrander, left Wednesday evening, to attend the funeral services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 5, 1945 Mother of Burt Collett Buried at Cokeville Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie Bourne, 93, mother of Burt Collett of Rock Springs, and a resident of Cokeville for 80 years, were held Friday afternoon at Cokeville. Mrs. Bourne died Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fannie Olson, in Cokeville, with whom she resided. Other survivors besides her daughter are two sons, Burt Collett of this city and Robert Collett of Cokeville. Mr. and Mrs. Collett returned last night from Cokeville where they attended the funeral services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 5, 1945 Former Springs Man Dies in Airplane Crash in California Lieut. Nick Monsilovich of the Army Air Forces, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sulentick of Ely, Nev., former residents of Rock Springs and nephew of Nick Sulentich of this city, died in an airplane crash last Wednesday in California. Lieutenant Monsilovich attended the Rock Springs schools and is well known here. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Sulentich left Friday for Ely to attend funeral services for their nephew which will be held there Monday. Burial will be in the Ely cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 5, 1945 MRS. STEVE WATAHA DIES FOLLOWING LONG ILLNESS Mrs. Steve Wataha, 61, 923 North Front street, resident of this city for 55 years, died at 9:30 o’clock Friday morning at Wyoming General hospital where she entered as a patient a month ago. She had been in ill health for six months. Catherine Pensick Wataha was born Nov. 17, 1883 in Columbus, Neb., and accompanied her parents to Rock Springs when a small child. She attended the schools here and was married to Steve Wataha, who died in November, 1934. Her father, John Pensick, was an employee of the Union Pacific Coal company and was here at the time of the Chinese riot. Later the Pensick family returned to Columbus to make their home. Mrs. Wataha was a member of the North Side Catholic church and a member of the Zivena and Jednota lodges and of the Neighbors of Woodcraft. She is survived by one son, John Wataha of Rock Springs, and two daughters, Mrs. Frank Korfanta of Pinedale and Mrs. John Guidas of Superior and one foster son, Steve Bartek, who is stationed with the army in Mississippi; her father, John Pensick Sr., of Columbus; five brothers, Frank Pensick, John Pensick, Joseph Pensick and Henry Pensick, all of Columbus, and Thomas Pensick, who is serving with Patton’s army in Europe; six sisters, Rose Penisck of Fremont, Neb.; Mrs. William Brown and Mary Pensick of Columbus; Mrs. Oscar Hagel and Mrs. James Stratford, both of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Komer Stevenson of Omaha; four grandchildren, Paul, Mary Catherine and Steve Wataha, all of Rock Springs, and John Guidas Jr., of Superior. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 8, 1945 MRS. STEVE WATAHA Funeral services for Mrs. Steve Wataha, 61, will be held at 10 o’clock this morning at the North Side Catholic church. The Rev. Albin Gnidovec will say solemn requiem mass. Rosary was said Monday night at the Wataha home, 923 North Front street. Burial will be in the family plot in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Green River Star, May 11, 1945 McKinnon Man Dies In European Theatre Listed in this week army casualties in Europe is Pfs. Robert D. Behunin, of the McKinnon-Burntfork area, given as killed in action. The date of his death was not given. Behunin, well known in Green River also, is the brother of Orson Behunin, Burntfork rancher, owning one of the former Stoll ranches at the mouth of Burntfork. Next of kin is given as John Behunin, father, of McKinnon-Burntfork community. Young Behunin enlisted early in the war. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 12, 1945 Officers Declare Former Local Woman Suicide Victim in Denver DENVER, May 11—(UP)—Denver coroner officials are tonight seeking motives for the apparent suicide death of Mrs. Mildred B. Dodds, 24, an employee of the administration office of Wyoming University at Laramie, Wyo. Authorities report that Mrs. Dodds, the daughter of Mrs. John Johnson of Rock Springs, Wyo., was found dead in bed in a downtown Denver hotel about noon today. Deputy Coroner Gus Economy says the death occurred from cyanide poison, apparently self-administered. Mrs. Dodds was said to have registered at the Tremont hotel in Denver at 3 p.m. yesterday, leaving a note for the room clerk to call her at 11 a.m. this morning. The clerk told police that when he failed to get any response, he forced the door of her room and found her on the bed, fully clothed. Mrs. Dodds is reported to have a husband, Tom Dodds, who has been overseas with the army for a year. Other survivors include a brother, Robert Larsen, also of Rock Springs. The victim, Mrs. Tom Dodds is the former Mildred B. Larsen of this city, daughter of Mrs. F.J. Johnson, 520 Dewar drive. Mrs. Dodds’ father, Louis Larsen was killed about ten years ago when he fell from a scaffold in a local theater while engaged in painting. Mrs. Dodds was born in Rock Springs and attended the schools here where she graduated from high school in 1938. After leaving Rock Springs she lived with her husband, Tom Dodds Jr., in Laramie where he was secretary to the registrar at the University of Wyoming. When Dodds left for the service, he was succeeded by his wife. Dodds, a technician fifth grade with the American army in Germany, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dodds Sr., of Superior. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 12, 1945 Superior Miner Dies Suddenly in Office of Physician There Alonzo Lynch, 56, died at 11:20 o’clock Friday night in the doctor’s office in Superior. He had been in Superior six days and was employed as a coal miner. He became ill while working in the mine and apparently died from a heart attack. Mr. Lynch, who was born in Velpin, Ind., is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary E. Lynch of Velpin. The body will probably be sent there for burial. J. Warden Opie is making an effort to locate relatives of the dead man. He had resided in Superior for such a short time that person in the community knew very little about him. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 12, 1945 Memorial Service For George Sains Will Be Sunday Memorial service for the late George Sains, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Sains of 560 Second street, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the First Congregational church. The service, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary, will be in charge of the Rev. J. Vincent Crane. Private Sains died in Germany March 11. He was graduated from Rock Springs high school in 1944 and entered service last fall. Private Sains had been overseas since January. Besides his parents he is survived by a brother and sister, a grandfather, Johnson Bird, and a grandmother, Mrs. Mathilda Sains residing in England. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 15, 1945 Mrs. Alfred Ditton Dies Here on Monday Mrs. Alfred Ditton, 30, died at 6:30 o’clock Monday evening at Wyoming General hospital, where she underwent a major operation. She had been a patient at the hospital seven days. Lila Mae Jensen was born April 15, 1915, at Boulder, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Jensen, pioneer residents of the Boulder-Pinedale area. Besides her husband and parents, Mrs. Ditton is survived by a son, Duane, 5, and an 18-month-old daughter, Cheryl Mae; four brothers, Herman Jensen, Brandt Jensen, Lee Jensen and Carroll Jensen, and two sisters, Mrs. Don Sparks and Mrs. Earle Steele, all of Boulder. Funeral services will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 15, 1945 LENO GENETTI Funeral services for Leno Genetti, 24, who died Saturday at Wyoming General hospital, will be held at 9:30 o’clock Wednesday morning at the South Side Catholic church. The Rev. S.A. Welsh will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Rosary will be recited Tuesday at 8 p.m. by the St. Mary’s Altar society and at 8:20 p.m. by the Knights of Columbus, at Rogan mortuary chapel. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 15, 1945 MRS. MILDRED V. DODDS Funeral services for Mildred V. Dodds, 26, who died last week in Denver, will be held at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at Rogan chapel. The Rev. George W. Ridgway, pastor of the Episcopal church, will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 16, 1945 44-Year-Old Miner Dies Suddenly at Boarding House Dennis Algeo, 44, died suddenly about 1 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the Barracks boarding house on Elias avenue. His death was due to natural causes. Algeo had complained of not feeling well but his condition was not considered serious. Dennis Algeo was born March 15, 1901 in Kaw City, Oklah., and was employed by the Union Pacific Coal company at Stansbury. Coroner J. Warden Opie is making an effort to locate relatives. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 16, 1945 Funeral Services For Pinedale Girl To be Held Today Funeral services for Marjorie Ann Hagenstein, 11-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P.C. Hagenstein of Pinedale, former residents of Superior, will be held at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon in Pinedale. The girl died Sunday noon from a ruptured appendix in the hospital in Jackson. Marjorie Ann was born July 12, 1933 in Pinedale. She is survived by her parents, two brothers, Paul and Fred and one sister, Emma Lee, all of Pinedale. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 16, 1945 Bus Passenger Dies In Local Hospital Louise Johnson, 22, of Newman, Ga., died at 8:30 o’clock Tuesday morning at Wyoming General hospital where she had been a patient for two days. Miss Johnson was taken ill Sunday while traveling on a bus en route to California where she planned to visit friends. She was taken from the bus station to the hospital, by ambulance. Miss Johnson’s father is expected to arrive here today by plane. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 16, 1945 MRS. ALFRED DITTON Funeral services for Mrs. Alfred Ditton, 30, who died Monday at Wyoming General hospital, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Boulder School House. The Rev. Vincent Crane will officiate and burial will be in the Pinedale cemetery. The body will be removed Thursday from Rogan mortuary to Boulder. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 17, 1945 Former Resident Is Dead in Las Vegas Mrs. Margaret Rae Farmer received word Wednesday of the death of her brother-in-law, Robert Rae of Las Vegas, Nev., former resident of Rock Springs. Mr. Rae, who died at this home Wednesday evening, is survived by his wife and two sons. The Rae family are pioneer residents of this city. Robert Rae was a brother of Mrs. Edward Carlson of Burbank, Calif., Mrs. Barbara Crone of Kemmerer and the late Andrew (Posey) Rae of Rock Springs. Funeral arrangements are pending word from relatives. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 18, 1945 Final Rites for Mrs. M. Marietta To Be Saturday Funeral services for Mrs. Madelina Marietta, 77, 308 D street, who died Wednesday at Wyoming General hospital, will be held at 9:30 o’clock Saturday morning at the South Side Catholic church. The Rev. S.A. Welsh will officiate, and burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Pallbearers will be Maurice Ferrero, Tom Coletti, James V. Ferrero, George B. Bernardi, Alex BOrra and Guido Franck. Rosary will be recited at 7 o’clock tonight at the home of John Marietta, 702 Pennsylvania avenue. Madelina Maria Demichelis was born Jun 23, 1867 in Coassolo, Turin, Italy. She was married to Dominic Marietta in Italy. In 1892, Mrs. Marietta and two children left her native land for the United States. She went to Coal City, Ill., where Mr. Marietta, who had arrived several years earlier, had prepared a home for his family. The Marietta family left Illinois in 1897 and came to Rock Springs where they have since resided. Mr. Marietta died here May 18, 1910. Mrs. Marietta was a member of the South Side Catholic church. She became a citizen of the United States many years ago. Survivors include two sons, John Marietta and Barney Marietta, both of this city; a sister, Mrs. John Marietta of Pittsburg, Kan.; two brothers residing in Italy and eight grandchildren. Three grandsons are serving overseas with the armed forces. Two daughters, Mrs. John Ferrero and Mrs. Charles Ponsetti preceded their mother in death. Charles Ponsetti of Berkeley, Calif., a son-in-law and a sister, Mrs. John Machetta and daughter, Rosalie of Pittsburg, Kan., have arrived in Rock Springs to attend the funeral services. --- Green River Star, May 18, 1945 Sheriff Holds Negro After Fatal Shooting Orta Batton, 35, colored, will stand trial on charges of murder, accused of the shooting and instant killing of John Moses Stevens, 41, also colored, on Rock Springs streets shortly after midnight, Sunday morning. Formal charges against Batton have been filed by County Attorney Joseph H. Galicich. Batton, who is held in the county jail at Green River in custody of Sheriff Mike Maher, surrendered himself to the Rock Springs police during the early hours and admitted to officers in Rock Springs and to Sheriff Mike Maher that he had shot Stevens with a .45 calibre pistol which had been borrowed. He also has asserted that Stevens had threatened him with a knife. The fatal bullet was recovered from a building wall by the sheriff. --- Green River Star, May 18, 1945 ALEGO ROCK SPRINGS—The sudden death of Dennis Alego [sic, Algeo], 44, employed at the Stansbury mine of the Union Pacific Coal company, at the Barracks boarding house in Rock Springs Tuesday afternoon is ascribed to natural causes, by the office of Coroner J. Warden Opie. The coroner Wednesday was attempting to locate relatives before making burial arrangements. The deceased is said to have been born in Kaw City, Okla., Mar. 15, 1901. --- Green River Star, May 18, 1945 GENETTI ROCK SPRINGS-Funeral services for Leno Genetti, 24, who died here Saturday, were held at the South Side Catholic church at 9:30 a. m. Wednesday, Rev. S. A. Welsh officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery under direction of Rogan mortuary. He died of pneumonia, together with a heart condition, after only a three-day illness. He was employed by the Songster Coal company as a truck driver. Genetti was born in Gunn, Wyo., Nov. 5, 1920, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Genetti, now residing at Hooper, Utah. He had spent his life here and at Superior. Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Vivian Travis Genetti; one son, James Frank Genetti, 1; and one daughter, Mary Lee Genetti, 3; all of this city; one brother, Capt. Frank Genetti, stationed at Harvard, Nebr., and one sister, Ella Genetti, of Ogden. --- Green River Star, May 18, 1945 W. R. Shaver Dies Suddenly Wednesday William Ray Shaver, formerly employed at Green River as telegrapher for the railroad, died suddenly at his home in Ogden of a heart attack Wednesday. He was employed here for several years and had worked at various points on the Wyoming division. He was 45 years of age. Mr. Shaver is survived by his wife, Nila Mildred Shaver, of Ogden; one daughter, Norma Jean Shaver of Ogden; four brothers and one sister. He was born in Port Arthur, Canada, April 1, 1900 and was a member of Masonic orders and of the W. O. W. He was also a member of the Congregational church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 19, 1945 Two Killed In Kansas Powder Plant Explosion KANSAS CITY, May 18.—(UP)—Two persons were killed and two missing tonight after the explosion of a nitro glycerine neutralizer at the huge Sunflower ordnance plant near DeSoto, Kan. Damage estimated at about $40,000 was caused by the explosion which was felt for a radius of 30 miles around the huge rocket powder plant. Col. Donald R. Hyde, commanding officer of the Hercules plant, says the small barricaded building in which the nitro-glycerin was housed exploded violently about 5 o’clock this afternoon. Another worker was injured in the explosion, Hyde says. The worker, as yet unidentified, left the building about three minutes before the blast. Reverberations from the blast were felt in a 30 mile area around the plant and newspapers and radio stations were swamped with telephone calls asking for information. Doors and windows in home in Kansas City, some 25 miles distant from the big plant, were shaken by the blast, and other communities farther east reportedly felt the concussion. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 19, 1945 MRS. MADELINA MARIETTA Funeral services for Mrs. Madeline Marietta, 77, 308 D street, who died Wednesday at Wyoming General hospital, will be held at 9:30 o’clock this morning at the South Side Catholic church. The Rev. S.A. Welsh will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Funeral arrangements are in charge of Wildermuth mortuary. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 19, 1945 Heart Attack Is Fatal Friday to Joseph B. Dickson Joseph B. Dickson, 26, died suddenly at 7:30 o’clock Friday morning at the home of his parents, City Councilman and Mrs. John B. Dickson Sr., 40 Blair avenue, with whom he resided. Although he had suffered from a heart ailment over a period of years, he seemed to be feeling as well as usual, members of his family said, and his death came as a shock to his family and friends. Joseph B. Dickson was born Oct. 15, 1918, in Rock Springs. He attended the local schools and was graduated from Rock Springs high school in 1936. He was engaged in the contracting business. He was a member of the L.D.S. church. Survivors, besides his parents, are two brothers, William Dickson of this city and Sgt. John Dickson, who is serving overseas with the army; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Brooks, pioneer residents of Sweetwater county; several aunts and uncles residing in this community and a niece, Jamie Dickson. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the L.D.S. church in Rock Springs. Bishop Lyman Fearn will officiate and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Wildermuth mortuary. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 19, 1945 JOSEPH B. DICKSON Funeral services for Joseph B. Dickson, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Dickson, who died Friday at his home, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the L.D.S. church. Bishop Lyman Fearn will officiate, and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. The body will be taken from the Wildermuth mortuary at 5:30 o’clock this afternoon to the family home at 40 Blair avenue, where it will remain until time for the funeral services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 19, 1945 Former Dines Resident Dies Sunday in Denver Jack Jurich of Longmont, Colo., former resident of Dines, died Sunday night in a Denver hospital. He had been ill for two months. Funeral services were held Thursday in Longmont. Survivors include his wife; five sons, Steve and Joe Kosovich of Rock Springs; Michael Jurich of Texas, John Kosovich of Longmont and Steve Jurich, who is stationed with the army in Germany; four daughters, Mrs. Melvin Black, Eva Jurich and Mildred Jurich of Longmont, Ann Jurich of Denver, and four grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 19, 1945 Arto Batton Pleads Not Guilty to Murder Charges Before Court Arto Batton, 35, colored, pleaded not guilty to murder charges when he was arraigned Friday before Justice E.E. Johnson in justice court. He was bound over without bail to district court and is being held in the county jail in Green River. Batton previously admitted to county officers that he had shot and killed John Moses Stevens early last Sunday morning on South Front street following a quarrel in the Monarch Club café, but he claims that Stevens “came after me with a razor.” A coroner’s jury returned the verdict that Stevens had met his death by a gunshot wound, and that the said gun was fired by Arto Batton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 22, 1945 Advised That Second Brother Is Killed Cecelia Allen of Rock Springs was advised yesterday of the death of the second member of her family who has died in service. Sgt. Ivan Sanford, a brother-in-law, was killed April 20 on Okinawa. A brother, Harley Carson, was killed last December in Germany. Both men went into service from Kilgore, Neb., their home. Sanford is survived by his wife, Mrs. Allen’s sister, and a three-month-old daughter, both of Kilgore. Mrs. Allen is employed at the Luxury beauty shop here. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 23, 1945 Final Rites for Melvin Likes to Be Held Friday Arrangements have been made to hold funeral services for S/Sgt. Melvin Likes, 25, son of Mr. and Mrs. G.S. Likes, 1106 Wyoming street, at 2:30 o’clock Friday afternoon at the Congregational church. The Rev. Vincent Crane will officiate and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. Sergeant Likes was killed in an airplane crash last Friday near Biggs Field, Texas. Particulars of the crash which cost his life are not known here. He and his wife, the former Betty Jones of Green River, resided at Deming, N.M. The body of Sergeant Likes, under military escort will arrive in Rock Springs by train at 6:10 p.m. Thursday and will be taken to the family home on Wyoming street. S/Sgt. Charles Moore, military escort, has been a close friend of Likes since they entered service in the Army Air Forces in September, 1940, and started their basic training at McChord Field, Wash. They were together in the Aleutians theater of war more than two years and were stationed at the same Air Base in New Mexico. It was not known whether his wife and her brother, Tech. Sgt. Jack Jones of Green River, who is stationed at March Field, Calif., will go to El Paso to meet the body of the soldier or will come directly to Rock Springs from Deming, N.M. When advised of his brother-in-law’s death, Sergeant Jones flew to Deming, N.M., to be with his sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 23, 1945 Kemmerer Soldier Is Killed in Germany Mr. and Mrs. Carl B. Arentson of Kemmerer, received notice from the War department May 18 that their son, Pfc. Richard C. (Dick) Arentson, was killed in action in Germany April 26. Mr. Arentson is supervisor of the Bridger national forest. Private Aretnson was a machine gunner with the Third army in the war theater north of Munich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 23, 1945 Final Rites Held for Former Evanston Man EVANSTON--May 22.--(Special)--Funeral services for Henry Harrison Johnston, former resident of Evanston, who died May 16 at his home in Pocatello, Ida., were held Sunday afternoon at the Bills mortuary in Evanston, under the direction of Medicine Butte post No. 41 of the American Legion, of which he was a member. Dr. J.H. Holland, chaplain, and George W. Ewer, commander of the post, were in charge of the services. Bishop Harold E. Brough was the speaker. Graveside military services were held, and burial was in the City cemetery. Johnston was born July 25, 1886 in Evanston, a son of Thomas S. and Janet Muir Johnston. After completing high school in Evanston, he was employed by the Bell Telephone company until 1917, when he enlisted in the army. He served overseas with the 148th field artillery, Rainbow division, returning from France in 1919. For the past 16 years he was employed as electrician for the Union Pacific railroad at Pocatello, Ia. He married Marvella Ellingford at Farmington, Utah, Nov. 10, 1923. Survivors include his widow and one son, Donald, of Pocatello; two brothers, Dave Johnston of Ogden, and Walter Johnston of Los Angeles; four sisters, Mrs. Homer Carr of Los Angeles, Mrs. Homer Fornoff and Mrs. Elizabeth Smith of Sacramento, Calif., and Jane Johnston of Ogden. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 24, 1945 Dies of Heart Attack At Residence Tuesday George G. (Josephine) Bierman, 37, was found dead at 10 o’clock Tuesday night at a rooming house at 528 South Front street, by Mrs. Irene Kelso. County Coroner J. Warden Opie, who investigated Miss Bierman’s death, said she apparently died of a heart attack and that no inquest will be held. Miss Bierman has resided in this community for about 15 years. Funeral arrangements are pending word from her brother, C.S. Bierman, who resides in Amarillo, Texas. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 24, 1945 Winton Miner Dies From Heart Attack Steve Topaloff, 52, of Winton, died of a heart attack some time between 7 o’clock Tuesday evening and 9:15 o’clock Wednesday morning. Topaloff was seen Tuesday night by friends in Winton and was found dead in his house at 9:15 o’clock Wednesday morning by Nick Parich. A resident of this community for 25 years, Topaloff had been in ill health for a month. He was employed by the Union Pacific Coal company. He is survived by his father and a brother, both of whom reside in Sofia, Bulgaria. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 25, 1945 T/5 PAUL R. PEASLEY T/5 Paul R. Peasley, who recently was reported missing in action in Germany since April 11, has been reported killed in action by the War department. Peasley’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peasley of 1016 McCarty avenue, Thursday received the following telegram from J.A. Ulio, the adjutant general: “The secretary of war desires me to express his deep regret that your son, T/5 Peasley, Paul R., was killed in action in Germany, April 11. He had previously been reported missing in action. Confirming letter follows.” Prior to the arrival of the telegram yesterday, Rose Peasley had received a letter from a buddy of T/5 Peasley, Sgt. Jessie Calloway. In his letter, Sergeant Calloway stated that he was writing from a hospital in France and that he had been with Peasley at the time he was shot. Sergeant Calloway did not give any details. Paul R. Peasley was born Feb. 9, 1924 in Winton. He attended the city schools and was graduated from Rock Springs high school with the class of 1943. Entering service April 18, 1943, he was sent overseas in January 1944, and was assigned to an infantry division in the Ninth army. Survivors include his parents; five sisters, Mrs. Lucille Stone, Mrs. Martha Eversole and Rose Peasley, all of Rock Springs; Mrs. Eugene Kincaid of Green River and Mrs. Anna Cummings of Upton; two brothers, Robert Peasley of Rock Springs and Fred Peasley, who is stationed with the merchant marine at Catalina Island, Calif. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 25, 1945 STAFF SGT MELVIN LIKES Funeral services for Staff Sgt. Melvin Likes, 25, who was killed last week in an airplane crash will be held at 2:30 o’clock this afternoon at the Congregational church. The Rev. Vincent Crane will officiate and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Yellowstone Post 2316 will have charge of the services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 26, 1945 Nine Die in Explosion At Edgewood, Maryland Army Arsenal Friday EDGEWOOD, Md., May 25.—(UP)—Eleven persons were killed and 50 were injured late today when an explosion and fire ripped through a shell-lading platform at the army arsenal at Edgewood, Md. Army officials say the cause of the explosion has not been determined. The explosion occurred at 3:28 p.m., eastern war time, and the fire was still burning at 6 p.m. All the injured were taken to the army’s station hospital at the arsenal. Names of the dead and injured were withheld for the time being. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 26, 1945 Skeleton Found Near Superior Is Former Miner A skeleton, identified as Charles Palutis of Superior, a coal miner, was found Thursday near the rock formation known as the Corrals, six miles east of Superior. Two boys who were playing there saw the skeleton and reported their discovery to Deputy Sheriff Tom Lavery and Chief of Police E.M. (Red) Maki, at Superior. The officers immediately notified County Coroner J. Warden Opie. Opie, accompanied by Deputy Sheriff Pat Lepenske and Glen Osika, left late Thursday afternoon to recover the skeleton. Part of the trip was made by ambulance and the last part of the journey through hills and rocks was made by pick-up truck. Identification was made by means of a social security card, and a draft registration certificate in a leather case inscribed with Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 151. The case and papers were in excellent condition. After several persons had been questioned by the county coroner it was learned that the man was last seen in Superior on April 23, 1943. He had last worked for the Rock Springs Fuel Co., where he was employed, on April 17, 1943. Acquaintances had taken it for granted that Palutis had left Superior to take up his residence elsewhere and as he had no relatives residing in the town, the officers had not been notified of his disappearance. A native of Latvia, Palutis was born Oct. 28, 1899, and had resided in the community for 25 years. Coroner Opie will continue to investigate the case in an effort to establish the cause and date of his death. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 26, 1945 STEVE TOPALOFF Funeral services for Steve Topaloff, 46, a resident of the community for 25 years, who died Tuesday at his home in Winton, will be held at 5 o’clock Sunday afternoon at Rogan chapel. The Rev. George Ridgeway, pastor of the Episcopal church, will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. Topaloff, who was born Dec. 31, 1898, in Costal Bulgaria, is survived by his father and brother residing in Bulgaria. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 26, 1945 Skeleton Found Near Superior Is Former Miner A skeleton, identified as Charles Paultis of Superior, a coal miner, was found Thursday near the rock formation known as the Corrals, six miles east of Superior. Two boys who were playing there saw the skeleton and reported their discovery to Deputy Sheriff Tom Lavery and Chief of Police E.M. (Red) Maki, at Superior. The officers immediately notified County Coroner J. Warden Opie. Opie, accompanied by Deputy Sheriff pat Lepenske and Glen Osika, left late Thursday afternoon to recover the skeleton. Part of the trip was made by ambulance and the last part of the journey through hills and rocks was made by pick-up truck. Identification was made by means of a social security card, and a draft registration certificate in a leather case inscribed with Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 151. The case and papers were in excellent condition. After several persons had been questioned by the county coroner it was learned that the man was last seen in Superior on April 23, 1943. He had last worked for the Rock Springs Fuel Co., where he was employed, on April 17, 1943. Acquaintances had taken it for granted that Palutis had left Superior to take up his residence elsewhere and as he had no relatives residing in the town, the officers had not been notified of his disappearance. A native of Latvia, Palutis was born Oct. 28, 1899, and had resided in the community for 25 years. Coroner Opie will continue to investigate the case in an effort to establish the cause and date of his death. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 26, 1945 SUPERIOR MAN DIES THURSDAY AT DENVER GENERAL HOSPITAL Charles Angeli, 34, of Superior died early Thursday morning in the Denver General hospital from a head injury. Police officers found him lying unconscious on a sidewalk at Eighteenth street and Glenarm place in Denver on Wednesday night. Angeli told police that he became ill and fell, cutting his head, left eye and nose. He was born July 27, 1901, in Diamondville and had resided in Superior since 1921. He entered the army in September, 1942, at Rock Springs and was honorably discharged in 1943. He is survived by his mother, who resides in Missouri and a brother, John Angeli of Superior. The body will be sent from Denver to Rogan mortuary. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 29, 1945 Superior Restaurant Proprietor Is Dead Huby Anvil Carson, 30, restaurant operator, died at 7 p.m. Sunday at his home in Superior following a heart attack. He was born Dec. 28, 1914 at Ft. Smith, Ark., and came to this community in 1941. He has resided both at Rock Springs and Superior. Survivors include his wife, Susan and two sons, Daniel, 7, and Thomas, 6, all of Superior. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 31, 1945 KILLED IN ACTION IN PACIFIC S 1/C STANLEY STROCK Seaman First Class Stanley Strock, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Strock of 301 M street, has been killed in action in the service of his country, according to a message received yesterday by his parents. The telegram, which was signed by Vice Admiral Randall Jacobs, chief of naval personnel, did not disclose the date or place of Seaman Strock’s death. Stanley Fay Strock was graduated from Rock Springs high school in 1938. Prior to entering service, he was employed here by the Union Pacific Coal company. He enlisted in the navy Dec. 12, 1941, and was sent overseas in January, 1942. He was stationed at Pearl Harbor until August, 1944, when he returned to the United States to spend a 30-day furlough at his home here. Strock then was sent to a gunnery school at Mare Island, Calif., and left for duty in the Pacific in January, 1945. In December, 1943, Strock received a commendation from his commanding officer for “initiative, quick thinking and prompt, efficient action in extinguishing a fire in a place which crashed on the naval air field where he was stationed. The commendation was made a part of his official service records. Strock is survived by his parents and one sister, Jean Strock of Denver, who was graduated in February from nurses training at St. Luke’s hospital there. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 31, 1945 Superior Man Dies Tuesday in Hospital Joe Frank Wilmetti, 52, of Superior died Tuesday at Wyoming General hospital. Wilmetti operated a store in Superior and was a member of F.O.E. aerie 151 of Rock Springs and the F.O.D.N.S. lodge of Superior. Survivors include his wife, Annie, of Superior; two sons, Joe Raymond Wilmetti, who is serving with the army in India, and Robert Wilmetti of Superior. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 o’clock Saturday morning in the South Side Catholic church with the Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Rosary will be said at 7:30 o’clock Friday evening in the Rogan mortuary chapel. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 31, 1945 Funeral Services for Charles Angeli to Be Held Sunday Afternoon Funeral services for Charles Angeli, 44, of Superior, who died last Thursday in Denver, will be held at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon in the Rogan mortuary chapel. The Rev. Vincent Crane will officiate and burial will be in the American Legion plot at the city cemetery. Members of the American Legion, Archie Hay post No. 24 will conduct graveside services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 1, 1945 Former Resident of Rock Springs Dies Mary Jones Schow, 46, of Ogden, former Rock Springs resident, died Sunday in Ogden. She was the wife of Dr. Willas Schow and the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Jones of Rock Springs. Funeral services were held in Ogden Tuesday. Besides her husband, Mrs. Schow is survived by three sons, George, Raymond and Archie Smith, all of whom are serving in the navy and a sister, Mrs. Thomas Higgs of Ogden. --- Green River Star, Jun 1, 1945 Funeral Services For Baby Saturday Funeral services for Paul Douglas Morck, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Morck, Jr., are to be held at the Episcopal church at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Rev. S. A. Hoadley officiating. Burial will be in Riverview cemetery. The baby boy died at the family home here, early on Thursday morning. The little boy was an “incubator baby,” and had never been in good health. Mr. and Mrs. Morck have the deep sympathy of the entire community. --- Green River Star, Jun 1, 1945 Two Former Green River Men Die In Action Two young men who grew up in Green River, but who have moved elsewhere since, have died as the result of enemy action, according to information received here by relatives or friends during the past week. Corporal Norman L. Nolan, son of William “Billy" Nolan of Denver, died in an army hospital May 14, of wounds suffered in fighting against the Japs on Okinawa April 19, relatives here have been informed. His father, William Nolan, spent Memorial Day in Green River, and while here confirmed the sad news. Norman Nolan was born in Cheyenne Sept. 30, 1911, but came with his parents to Green River soon afterwards. He grew to manhood here and is a graduate of the Green River high school. After studying law for six years at Creighton university, he became affiliated with an insurance company in Denver as a claims adjuster. In September, 1942, he was called into service, being assigned to an infantry company of the army. His wife and a three-year-old son live in Denver. He is a nephew of Miss Nora Viox, Charles Viox and Mrs. Frank Kidd, all of Green River. Lt. Phillip Helms, whose father, L. S. Helms, was for years manager of the Union Pacific D. C. & H. department in Green River, was killed in action in the Pacific, according to official notification received by his parents in Cheyenne on Monday. The following account is from the Wyoming State Tribune, published in Cheyenne: "Helms, 27, an outstanding student at the New Mexico School of Mines, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Helms, 352 Capitol, and the husband of Mrs. Betty Johnson Helms, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Johnson, also of Cheyenne. "He was acclaimed for courageous action in the sinking of the aircraft carrier Liscome Bay in P November, 1943. Helms risked his life by removing his life jacket, placing it on a sailor with two broken legs, putting him overboard and diving into the flaming waters, without protection, to swim for two hours before being picked up by a rescuing destroyer. "His mother received a letter last week from her son telling of his participation in some of the Tokyo raids. He was a pilot of a Corsair torpedo plane and saw action in most of the major Pacific engagements, including the Battle of Midway and Iwo Jima. "He is also survived by a son, Phillip, Jr., and two brothers, Byron and Luther. No details of Helms' death have been received." --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 2, 1945 HUBY A. CARSON Funeral services for Huby A. Carson, 30, who died Sunday at his home in Superior, will be held at 4:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon at Rogan chapel. Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 151, will have charge of the services. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 2, 1945 CHARLES C. ANGELI Funeral services for Charles C. Angeli, 44, of Superior, who died May 24, in Denver General hospital, will be held at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon at Rogan chapel. Members of American Legion will have charge of the services. The Rev. Vincent J. Crane, pastor of the Congregational church will officiate. Burial will be in the American Legion plot in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 2, 1945 JOE FRANK WILMETTI Funeral services for Joe Frank Wilmetti of Superior, who died Tuesday at Wyoming General hospital, will be held at 9:30 o’clock this morning at the South Side Catholic church. The Rev. S.A. Welsh will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Rogan mortuary is in charge of arrangements. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 2, 1945 Former Resident Of Green River Killed in Action Lieut. Phillip Helms, 27, son of Mr. and Mrs. L.S. Helms of Cheyenne, former residents of Green River, was killed in action in the Pacific, it was learned here Friday. His father was for many years manager of the Union Pacific D.C. and H. department in Green River. He was pilot of a Corsair torpedo plane and saw action in Midway and Iwo Jima. He recently was cited for courageous action in rescue work when the aircraft carrier, Liscom Bay, was sunk last November. Helms was an outstanding student at the School of Mines in New Mexico after his graduation from Cheyenne high school. Besides his parents he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Betty Johnson Helms, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.T. Johnson of Cheyenne; one son, Phillip Jr., and two brothers, Byron and Luther Helms, all of Cheyenne. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 2, 1945 Memorial Rites Are Sunday for Stanley Strock Memorial services for Stanley F. Strock, 26, seaman first class, who was killed in action in the service of his country, will be held at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the (line missing) Ware will conduct the services. Members of Archie Hay post No. 24 of the American Legion, of which Strock’s father is a member will participate in the rites. Stanley Strock entered the navy in December, 1941, and was sent to Pearl Harbor in January, 1942. He left for duty in the Pacific in January, 1945. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Strock of this city, and a sister, Jean Strock of Denver, who was graduated from nurses training at St. Luke’s hospital there. His father is a World war I veteran. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 5, 1945 Former Resident of City Dies in Oregon Robert D. Medill of Beaverton, Ore., former resident of this city, died suddenly at his home Sunday, according to word received here by his brother, Matthew W. Medill, 101 Bridger avenue. He is survived by two sons and one daughter of Beaverton; two brothers, James B. Medill of Minonck, Ill., and Matthew Medill of Rock Springs, and one sister, Mrs. John Casserly of Peoria, Ill. Robert Medill enjoyed an extended visit here last summer, the guest of his brother, Matthew. Because of ill health, Matthew Medill will be unable to go to Oregon for the funeral services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 5, 1945 Pioneer Resident of Fremont County Dies Mrs. Clara Iiams, 70, resident of Lander for 40 years, died of a heart attack Sunday, according to word received here Monday. She was the mother of Lloyd Iiams, who drives the Lander Creamery truck to Rock Springs. He is well known here. Mrs. Iiams was the widow of Lloyd Iiams Sr., who died three years ago. They were pioneer residents of Fremont county. Besides her son, Lloyd, she is survived by a son, Ray Iiams, who is stationed at San Diego with the navy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 5, 1945 Man Dies Sunday on Bus Near Rock Springs William Allison, 38, died Sunday night on an eastbound bus, approximately three miles west of Rock Springs. The bus arrived here at 9:35 p.m. Coroner J. Warden Opie is making an effort to locate relatives of the dead man at Atlanta, Ga. Allison was en route from Seattle, Wash., where he had been employed at the Todd shipyards, to Atlanta, Ga. He apparently died of a heart attack. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 6, 1945 Memorial Rites Are Sunday for Paul R. Peasley Memorial services for T/5 Paul R. Peasley, 20, who was killed in action in Germany on April 11, will be held at 7:30 o’clock next Sunday evening at the Congregational church. The Rev. J. Vincent Crane will conduct the services. Paul R. Peasley entered army service in April 1943, and was sent overseas in January 1945. Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peasley of Rock Springs, he is survived by two brothers, Fred Peasley, who is with the merchant marines in the South Pacific and Robert Peasley Jr., of this city; five sisters, Rose Peasley, Mrs. Lucille Stone and Mrs. Martha Eversole, all of Rock Springs; Mrs. Mary Kincaid of Green River and Mrs. Anna Cummings of Upton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 8, 1945 Final Rites for Joe Gurule Are Saturday Funeral services for Joe Gurule, 62, who died Tuesday at Wyoming General hospital, will be held at 9:30 o’clock Saturday morning at the South Side Catholic church. The Rev. S.A. Welsh will officiate. Rosary will be recited at 7 o’clock Friday evening at the Rogan mortuary chapel. Gurule, who resided at 532 Fifth street, was employed by the Union Pacific railroad. Survivors include his wife, Mary Gurule of Trinidad, Colo., two sons, Paul and Charles Gurule of Antioch, Calif., and one daughter, Mrs. John Valdez of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 12, 1945 Final Rites for John Riddle to Be On Wednesday Funeral services for John M. Riddle, 60, of Green River, who died suddenly at his home last Saturday, will be held at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the Masonic temple in Green River. Members of the Masonic lodge will have charge of the services. The body will be taken from the Wildermuth mortuary to the Masonic temple where friends may call until time for the funeral services. Riddle, assistant yardmaster for the Union Pacific railroad company in Green River, had been employed by the company for 30 years. A native of Wyoming, he was born Feb. 1, 1885 in Rock Springs and resided here until 1925 when he and his family left to reside in Green River. Survivors are his wife; two sons, Carlton of Green River and Master Sgt. Virgil Riddle who is stationed with the army; three daughters, Mrs. Dorrance Hutton of Idaho Falls, Ida.; Alice Riddle of Green River and Mrs. Dick Miller of Mineral Wells, Texas; and six grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 12, 1945 Services for Patrick Nonez Are Wednesday Private graveside services for Patrick Joe Nonez, one-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Nonez, who died Monday morning of spinal meningitis at Wyoming General hospital, will be held at 11 o’clock Wednesday morning in Green River. The Rev. Henry Schillinger, pastor of the Catholic church there will officiate. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 13, 1945 Homer Yarbough Killed Monday In Mine Mishap Homer Yarbough, 46, loader, was killed Monday night in the Union Pacific Coal company’s D.O. Clark mine at Superior. The accident occurred about 9:30 p.m. at No. 15 seam when he was struck by run-away trip of cars. Yarbough, who came to Superior from Harmony, Ark., had been employed by the coal company since 1942. He was born Aug. 7, 1898 in Clarksville, Ark. Survivors are his wife, Inez of Superior and three daughters, Eula Jean, Patricia and Marianne, all of Harmony. Coroner J. Warden Opie investigated the accident. The date of the inquest will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 14, 1945 JOSEPH A. RENIE COMMITS SUICIDE HERE WEDNESDAY Joseph A. Rennie, 61, shot and killed himself at about 3 o’clock Wednesday morning at his home at 204 Meade street. Renie had been in ill health for several years and during the past three weeks he had appeared unusually despondent. Renie was in a back bedroom, which adjoins a small hallway and back entrance to the Renie home, when he placed a .38 caliber revolver to his right temple and fired it. He died instantly. Mrs. Renie explained that she was away from home at the time of the tragedy, taking care of her mother, Mrs. Linda Allred, who is ill. Mrs. Allred resides with her son, Darold, in a house in the yard at the rear of the Renie home. (Mrs. Renie has been in the habit of going to her mother’s house once or twice during the night and early morning). Upon her return to her home at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, she said she tried to open the hallway door and realized that it was blocked. When she called her husband and received no answer she became panic stricken and went to the Union Pacific roundhouse to tell her son, Joseph T. Renie, who is employed there as a machinist. He accompanied her to the house and entered by way of the front door. He found the body lying against the hallway door. Dr. K.E. Krueger was called an announced that Renie had been dead bout one hour. Coroner J. Warden Opie and Deputy Sheriff Pat Lepenske investigated the tragedy. The coroner said that he did not plan an inquest as circumstances of the death made it apparent that is was suicidal. Joseph Renie, a native of Wyoming, was born Oct. 5, 1883 at Tie Siding, near Laramie, He has spent most of his life in various parts of the state. Thirty years ago he came to Rock Springs, where he was married to Mary Estella Allred. He was employed for 18 years at a local laundry, which was started by William Smith and his brother, Steven Smith. After the Smith brothers sold the laundry, he was employed at McDermott’s store. At the time of his death Renie was employed by the Rock Springs Publishing company in the circulation department of the Rocket-Miner. He was active in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodge of which he had been a member for many years. Besides his wife and one son, he is survived by one brother, three sisters, several nieces and nephews and one granddaughter. Funeral arrangements, in charge of Wildermuth mortuary, will be announced later. --- Green River Star, Jun 15, 1945 Year-Old Infant Is Buried Here Funeral services for Patrick Joe Nunez, one-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jose Nunez of this city, were held at the graveside in Riverview cemetery, with the Rev. Henry Schellinger of the Catholic church officiating. The little boy died at the Wyoming General hospital in Rock Springs Monday, of spinal meningitis. --- Green River Star, Jun 15, 1945 John M. Riddle Dies Saturday Of Heart Attack Funeral services for John Moffat Riddle, 60, assistant yardmaster for the Union Pacific railroad here, were held at Masonic Temple at 2 p. m. Wednesday, burial being in Riverview cemetery, under direction of Wildermuth mortuary of Rock Springs. The services were conducted by the Masonic orders, with the Rev. B. E. Crane of the Union Congregational church as the minister. Death came suddenly to Mr. Riddle Saturday afternoon. He became ill of a heart ailment that morning, and shortly in the afternoon notified the yard office that he would be unable to care for his duties that night. He died shortly after 4 p.m. Saturday. Born at Rock Springs February 1, 1885, he had spent his entire life in Sweetwater county and for the past 30 years had been employed by the railroad company. Since 1925, he had been employed in the Green River yards as a switchman, switch crew foreman and assistant yardmaster. He was the son of the pioneers, Andrew and Catherine Riddle, of Rock Springs. He took an active interest in the Masonic orders and in the Congregational church, having served on the board of directors of the latter. He is past master of Mount Moriah lodge No. 6, A. F. & A. M.; past commander of Ascalon Commandery, Knights Templar; and past patron of Mystic Circle No. 8, O. E. S. He was also active in the Union Pacific Old Timers association. John M. Riddle was united in marriage with Mary Alice Price in Rock Springs in 1905, and to this union seven children were born, of whom two preceded him in death, dying in infancy. Before entering the railway employ, he was engaged in the shoe business in Rock Springs, and for a time lived at Nampa, Ida., before coming here in 1925. Surviving, besides wife, are two sons, Carlton Riddle of Green River, and Sgt. Virgil Riddle, who has only recently returned from long service with a railway battalion in the Near-East; three daughters, Mrs. Dorrance Hutton of Idaho Falls, Ida.; Mrs. Louise Miller, with her husband, Lieut. Richard Miller at Mineral Wells, Tex., and Miss Alice Riddle of Green River; and six grandchildren. Sgt. Riddle had been visiting at home and had gone to Idaho to visit his sister but a few days before his father's sudden death, while his daughter, Louise, had s been married to Lieut. Miller and accompanied him to Texas less than two weeks prior to her father's death. Mr. Riddle, widely known among the railroaders working into Green River, is highly respected in here, and his family has the deep-felt sympathy of the entire community and the host of friends living elsewhere. "Jack" Riddle was the living personification of a good American and a good citizen. Active pallbearers Wednesday were Albert Walters, and Jack Foster, both of Rock Springs; Wiley F. Shaver, Mike Maher, Earl Hall and Allan Morck, all of Green River. The Knights Templar honor guard: Bennet Outsen of Rock Springs; William Rogers, William Mortimer, and Robert Maxam. --- Green River Star, Jun 15, 1945 Nephew of Parkers Killed On Iwo Jima Word was received by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Parker that Mrs. Parker's nephew, Maurice Dean Savidge, 19, H.A.1/c, U. S. navy, was killed March 2 on Iwo Jima. He saw action in Siapan, Tinian, where he received a citation for bravery. He has a brother, Lt. Dale Savidge, navigator and bombardiering instructor at Midland, Tex., who also saw action in the European theatre of war. --- Green River Star, Jun 15, 1945 Paul Andrews Is Killed In Italy Mrs. Fred Pitchford has received notice that her nephew, Sgt. Paul Andrews, an infantryman with the United States Army in Italy, had been killed on May 15 in a vehicular accident. Andrews is well known in Green River, having been employed by the Union Pacific railroad as a callboy at this point prior to entering the army three years ago, at that time, he made his home here with his aunt. Only a few days before his death, he had written Mrs. Pitchford, describing the final fighting in Italy, and telling of the surrender of the German troops which he had witnessed. He had also told her of the life of Riley which the troops were enjoying in northern Italy following cessation of hostilities. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 16, 1945 Joseph Renie to Be Buried Sunday Funeral services for Joseph A. Renie, 61, who died Wednesday will be held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the I.O.O.F. hall on North Front street. The Odd Fellows will be in charge of the services and the Rev. R.E. Williams will officiate. The body will be taken at 12:30 p.m. to the Odd Fellows hall where it will remain until time for the services. Pallbearers, chosen from the lodge membership will be Frank Bergamo, Sam Condie, James McPhie, Fred Hansen and Walter Palmer. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 16, 1945 Pioneer Woman Dies Friday at Daughter’s Home Mrs. Catherine Vallero DeCora, 79, a resident of Rock Springs for 48 years, died at 3:55 p.m. Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Angelo Cordero, 320 I street, after a lingering illness. She had been hospitalized at various times since the first of the year but recently had been taken to the home of her daughter. Catherine Vallero was born April 7, 1866 at Valpergha, Italy. She was married to Anton DeCora in Italy and with her eldest son, Joseph, came to Rock Springs in 1897 to join her husband who had arrived here previously to make a home for his family. Mr. DeCora died June 6, 1939. Mrs. DeCora is survived by five sons, Joseph, Louis, Andrew and Barney all of Rock Springs and Thomas DeCora of Broadwater, Neb., and one daughter, Mrs. Angelo Cordero of Rock Springs; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services in charge of Rogan mortuary will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 16, 1945 GRAVESIDE SERVICES FOR JENSEN INFANT Graveside services for the one-day-old infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Jensen, of Big Piney, who died yesterday in Wyoming General hospital, were held Friday afternoon in the Pinedale cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 19, 1945 Manila Rancher Commits Suicide With Rifle Shot Alvin Wesley Myers, 67, rancher of the Manila, Utah, area in Sweetwater county, killed himself some time Saturday night or early Sunday morning with a 25-35 rifle at his ranch home 75 miles southwest of Rock Springs. Myers had been a resident of that country for 42 years. He had been in poor health for the past several years, his friends said. Myers was a dinner guest Saturday at the N.M. Larsen ranch, and, according to members of the Larsen family, had seemed to be in good spirits when he left there about 5 o’clock that afternoon. On Sunday morning, Doyle Slagowski, a neighbor riding in that vicinity, passed the Myers’ ranch on Antelope. He said that he noticed Myers’ saddle horse was tied in the corral and that his dog was roaming around the house in a restless and uneasy manner. He did not see Myers and decided to call on him. He went inside the house and found him dead, lying in bed. Sweetwater Coroner J. Warden Opie and Sheriff Mike Maher investigated the death. Coroner Opie said that it was apparent that Myers, after he was ready for bed, had taken the rifle and killed himself by placing the muzzle in his mouth and pulling the trigger. Opie stated that an inquest would not be held. Myers had never married. He is survived by a brother, Art Myers of Egbert and a sister, Mrs. Hattie Hunter of Greeley, Colo. Funeral arrangements, in charge of Rogan mortuary will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 21, 1945 MRS. MAURICE HAGGERTY Funeral services for Mrs. Maurice Haggerty, 501 M street, who did Saturday at Wyoming General hospital, will be held at 9 o’clock Thursday morning at the North Side Catholic church. The Rev. Albin Gnidovec will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 21, 1945 ALVIN WESLEY MYERS Funeral services for Alvin Wesley Myers, 67, rancher of the Manila, Utah area, who died Sunday, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Capitol mortuary in Denver. The body was sent Wednesday night to Denver from Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 21, 1945 Former Springs Man Dies in South Dakota Morris Robinson, World war I veteran, a former resident of this city, died Tuesday in the Veterans hospital at Hot Springs, S.D., according to word received here Wednesday. He was a member of the local American Legion post. With Mrs. Robinson he left Rock Springs about four years ago. Robinson is survived by his wife, Rose, of Grand Junction, Colo., and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held in Denver and burial will be in a Denver cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 22, 1945 Blame for Death Of Miner Placed By Coroner’s Jury At an inquest conducted Wednesday night at the Superior mine office into the death of Homer Yarbough by County Coroner J. Warden Opie, a coroner’s jury decided that Yarbough came to his death as the result of an accident through his own carelessness. Members of the jury returned the following verdict: “We, the jury, find that Homer Yarbough came to his death as the result of an accident through his own carelessness, even though he had been warned and advised by the unit foreman previous to this accident not to rid eon the front end of the motor, but to ride the tail end of the trip when going out. Jurors were G.D. Philips, foreman; William O. Hartman and Gmovence Zajec. Yarbough, 46, a loader, was killed June 11 in the Union Pacific company’s D.O. Clark mine at Superior. While working on the No. 15 seam, he was struck by a runaway trip of cars. Employed by the coal company since 1942, Yarbough was born Aug. 7, 1898, in Clarksville, Ark., and came to this community from Harmony, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Inez, of Superior; three daughters, Eula Jean, Patricia and Marianne, all of Harmony. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 22, 1945 Nephew of Local Man Killed in Highway Mishap Clifford Hoopes, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. LaChase Hoopes of Lyman, and a nephew of Lester Bluemel of this city, was killed instantly at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday when he was struck by a truck on the highway three miles east of Lyman. According to officers who investigated the accident, the boy, accompanied by his uncle, Dewey Hoopes, who was driving a herd of cows across the highway to the ranch gateway. The child dashed across the road into the path of the approaching truck. The truck owned by Harry Lendenmyer of Casper was driven by Art Olson also of Casper, who was employed by Lendenmyer. An inquest was held Thursday afternoon at Evanston by the Uinta county coroner. According to the verdict of the coroner’s jury the accident was unavoidable and the driver was exonerated. Besides his parents, Clifford is survived by two sisters. Mrs. Hoopes, the mother of the child, is a sister of Lester Bluemel, 354 H street. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 22, 1945 TWO WOMEN DROWNED IN GREEN RIVER THURSDAY The treacherous waters of the Green River claimed the lives of two more young people Thursday afternoon. Lucy Gomez, 21, of Alamosa, Colo., and Jane Valencia, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Valencia of Green River were drowned at about 4:30 p.m. Thursday in the river near Island park. The body of Miss Gomez was recovered at 5:40 p.m. by Lillian and Elsie Monaham of Green River, and the body of Miss Valencia was recovered at 5:55 p.m. by Alfred Harsha and Leonard Clark, also of Green River. Dr. A.T. Sudman, assited by Margaret Kesslar, county nurse, administered artificial respiration and exhausted every method to resuscitate the two accident victims. The young women, in company with Bernice and Margaret Vigil, had gone to the island Thursday afternoon and were wading in shallow waters near the sand beach. Miss Gomez and Miss Valencia waded a distance from the shore and stepped into a deep channel which is in that part of the river. Neither of the two women could swim so had no chance to get out of the deep water. Jane Valencia was born June 24, 1929 in Green River. Beside her parents she is survived by four brothers, Percy Jr., who is serving with the navy in the South Pacific, and James, Arthur and William of Green River; and five sisters, Mrs. Pauline Alice, Marie, Theresa and Patricia of Green River and Alva of Hollywood. Lucy Gomez is a daughter of Mrs. Pauline Gomez of Alamosa. Her father, Dan Gomez works on a ranch near Cheyenne. She had been visiting at the Vigil home since last March and was employed in a café in Green River. Coroner J. Warden Opie and Sheriff Mike Maher investigated the accident. Coroner Opie said last night that an inquest will not be held. --- Green River Star, Jun 22, 1945 John E. Logan Dies In Germany; Paul Bridges Killed In France Word of the death of two men of local families on foreign soil has been received this week. Thursday morning, the Logan families received the sad news of the death of Pvt. John E. Logan in Germany on May 25 of cerebral hemorrhage, Jack being in Germany as part of the army of occupation. The mystery of the fate of Paul Bridges, nephew of Mr. and Mrs. A, L. Bridges of Green River was also solved when it was learned that he lost his life in the Battle of the Bulge in Luxemborg and eastern France early this year. Jack Logan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Logan of Sage Creek and Green River, and a nephew of Jack S. and Dave Logan, both prominent Green River residents, was born in Rock Springs, November 4, 1924, and was 20 years of age. He received high school education in Green River, being graduated with the class of 1942, staying part of the time with his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Annie Gamble, of this city. He was honor student and valedictorian of his class. He attended the University of Wyoming engineering school for one term before entering the service in May, 1943. He had also been employed by the railroad for a time as a crew caller. His first training in the army was at Camp Carson, Colo., and later at the mountaineer training camp at Camp Hale, Colo. Later he was sent to the University of South Dakota and to Camp Leonard Wood, Mo., for specialized signal training. Before going overseas he was stationed for a time at Camp Shelby, Miss. As a member of the signal corps, he had been overseas almost a year. Paul Bridges, son of Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Bridges, who recently left Green River to make their home in Oklahoma City, Okla., was reported missing in action on January 21, during the Battle of the Bulge on the Ardennes forest, but Tuesday word was received that he had been killed in action--the first definite word of what had happened to him. His wife and two small sons, Eddie and Leon, live at Davis, Okla. About the last word received from him before the Ardennes battle was a poem he had written and which was published in the Christmas edition of The Star. --- Green River Star, Jun 22, 1945 Jane Valencia, Lucy Gomez Drown in River Thursday The toll of lives by drowning in the Green river here reached three for 1945 Thursday afternoon when Lucy Gomez, 21, and Jane Valencia, 15, were drowned as an 88 degree heat wave sent them and others to the sandy wading beach on the south side of municipal Island Park here. The two, with Bernice and Margaret Vigil, formed a party of waders enjoying the beach despite the rising waters of the river occasioned by melting snows in the mountains. Bystanders, according to Sheriff Mike Maher, who, with Coroner J. Warden Opie, was called to the scene of the drowning to investigate, said that the two were wading far out on the beach, when they were suddenly swept from sight. One never reappeared while the other came to the surface twice struggling against the waters. A large number of picnickers and outers were on the island, and swimmers started immediately trying to locate the bodies. George Stephens, head of the Green River Rescue patrol and Chief of Police Chris Jessen also were called to the scene to aid in the search. Miss Lillian Konigsfeld and Elsie Monahan, sisters, recovered the body of Jane Valencia a short distance from where she disappeared 40 minutes after the drowning, while Ralph Harsha and Leonard Clark recovered Miss Gomez' body an hour and a half after the drowning. Artificial respiration failed to revive the two girls. Miss Valencia is a high school girl here and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Valencia, Miss Gomez has been employed here by the Murphis cafe, her mother, Pauline Gomez, lives at Alamosa, Colo., and her father, Dan Gomez, being employed on a ranch near Cheyenne. The drownings came on the first day of summer. The first drowning of the year came on the first day of spring, just three months to the day. This drowning was little Gary Widdop, who fell through the ice of the river on March 21. His body was recovered weeks later. Sheriff Maher said this morning that the prompt action and cooperation of the many people who aided at the Island Park Thursday is to be commended. "Not enough can be said to thank these fine people in their prompt and efficient action," he said. "The courage displayed by Mrs. Konigsfeld and Miss Monahan and by Clark and Harsha in diving into the cold flood waters to bring out the bodies is that of the typical American--and of the stuff that is winning the war. I cannot say too much in praise of the splendid cooperation of every person on the beach. Only this prompt action prevented long delay in recovering the girls, and also prevented much sorrowful suspense for the families.” Stephens, as head of the river patrol, had organized bystanders and other volunteers into a shore search patrol within a short time after the girls had gone under the water, and had watchers working for considerable distance below the Island. The city police head was also aiding in this work. Maher said when he arrived artificial respiration was already being attempted for Miss Gomez, in which he aided and that soon after, Dr. A. T. Sudman arrived. These efforts were useless. Miss Valencia is a native of Green River, having been born here on June 24, 1929, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Valencia. Besides her parents, she is survived by four brothers, Percy Valencia, Jr., who is serving in the Pacific with the navy, James, Arrie, Theresa and Patricia, all of this city; five sisters, Pauline, Mariefi, Theresa and Patricia, all of Green River, and Elva, of Hollywood. Funeral services for Miss Valencia are to be held at the Catholic church Monday morning, with Rev. H. Schellinger officiating and burial in Riverview cemetery under direction of Rogan mortuary. The body of Miss Gomez is to be sent to her home for burial. Coroner J. Warden Opie said that no inquest is to be held, the investigations showing that the drownings were accidental. --- Green River Star, Jun 22, 1945 Valley Rancher Found Dead Near Manila No inquest will be held in the death of Alvin Wesley Meyers, 67, Henry's Fork Valley rancher found dead in his ranch home five miles northwest of Manila, Utah, Sunday, says Coroner J. Warden Opie, after he and Sheriff Mike Maher had made a trip to southern Sweetwater county to bring in the body, which had been found shortly before noon Sunday by Doyle Slagowski, who lives nearby. The officers said that Meyers had evidently taken his own life by putting the end of the barrel of a 25-25 calibre rifle in his mouth and then pulling the trigger, blowing off the entire upper part of his head. No note explaining the act was found, but as the elderly rancher, said to be well to do financially, has been in bad health for several years, they believe he became desponded over his physical condition and took his own life. He had had dinner with the M. N. Larsen family, whose ranch adjoins, on Saturday evening-—the last time is he is known to have been seen alive. Doyle Slagowski passing the ranch Sunday morning, noticed Meyers' dog outside and the man's horse tethered to a fence, so stopped, thinking to visit. Instead he found the headless body lying across a bed. Meyers has lived in the valley for more than 40 years, being known as a successful rancher. A sister, Mrs. Hattie Hunter, lives in Greeley, Colo., and a brother, Art Meyers, in Egbert, Wyo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 23, 1945 JANE VALENCIA Funeral services for Jane Valencia, 16, who was drowned Thursday in Green river, will be held at the Catholic Church in Green River. The Rev. H. Schillinger will officiate and burial will be in the Riverview cemetery. The Rogan mortuary is in charge of arrangements. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 23, 1945 LUCY GOMEZ The body of Lucy Gomez, 21, will be sent Saturday by Rogan Mortuary to Alamosa, Colo., where funeral services will be held and burial will be in the cemetery there. Miss Gomez drowned Thursday in Green river while wading near the sand beach of Island park. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 23, 1945 Pvt. Frank Pecolar Killed on Okinawa Pvt. Frank Pecolar, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Pecolar of Orosi, Calif., was killed in action on Okinawa, according to work received recently by his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Pecolar of Superior. Private Pecolar, a former resident of Superior and Quealy, attended the Rock Springs and Quealy schools. Survivors include his parents and one brother, Cpl. Harry Pecolar, who is stationed with the army at Camp Shanks, N.Y. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 23, 1945 Pvt. John Logan Of Green River Dies in Germany Pvt. John E. Logan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Logan of Green River, died May 25 of a cerebral hemorrhage in Germany, according to a message received yesterday from the War department by his parents. No details of his death were given. Private Logan was with the army of occupation in Germany. Jack Logan was born Nov. 24, 1924, in Rock Springs. He attended school in Green River and was graduated from the high school there in 1942. He was an honor student and was valedictorian of his class. The following year he attended Wyoming university where he was a student in the engineering school. Logan was inducted into the army in May, 1943, and received training at Camp Carson, Colo., Camp Hale, Colo., and at the University of South Dakota. Later he received signal corps training at Camp Leonard Wood, Mo. He had been overseas almost a year. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 26, 1945 Steve Barrass, 58, Dies Suddenly at Home on Monday When Steve Barrass, 58, 115 Thomas street, did not appear for breakfast yesterday morning, his sister, Sarah Barrass went to his room and found him dead in bed. A physician was summoned to the home but it was determined that he had been dead for about two hours. Barrass was a truck driver for the Superior Lumber company. Although he had not been well for several months he apparently was feeling all right Sunday night when he retired, relatives said. He lived with two brothers, Adam and Harry Barrass and his sister, Sarah, at the Thomas street address. Barrass was a native of Rock Springs and was born here on May 9, 1887, a son of Adam and Elizabeth Barrass, early day residents of the city. He was a World war I veteran, enlisting for service from Rock Springs. He saw overseas service and was wounded in action. After the war he returned here, residing for several years in this community where he engaged in the ranching business. In the early 1920s he went to Rupert, Idaho. He made his home there until the death of his wife in October 1942. He then returned to Rock Springs and had since made his home here. He engaged in farming while he lived in Idaho. Barrass was the father of two sons, Stephen and Alvin Barrass, both of whom are serving with the navy in the Pacific. He also is survived by a stepdaughter, Mrs. Fred Barrass; four brothers, Richard, Adam, Harry and Fred Barrass, and two sisters, Mrs. Richard Lewis and Sarah Barrass, all of Rock Springs. Barrass will be buried in Mountain View cemetery but definite arrangements had not been completed last night. The body is at the Wildermuth mortuary. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 27, 1945 STEVE BARRASS Funeral services for Steve Barrass, 58, 115 Thomas street, who died Monday at his home, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Wildermuth mortuary chapel. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 27, 1945 Former Resident of Rock Springs Dies In Army Hospital Pfc. Charles E. Robinson died Sunday of scarlet fever and pneumonia in an army hospital at Tampa, Fla., according to word received here by his wife, the former Jelina Collins of this city. Mrs. Robinson, accompanied by her aunt, Mrs. Doris Hughes, left Monday night for Ashland, Ky., where the body will be sent for burial. Besides his wife, Private Robinson, who had been in military service for three years, is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Robinson, of Bluefield, W. Va. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 28, 1945 KATHIE MARIE TANNER Graveside services for Kathie Marie Tanner, six-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Tanner of Carter, will be held Friday at Lyman. The infant died Monday in Green River where the parents had taken her for medical treatment. The child had been ill since birth. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 28, 1945 Mrs. John Conzatti Of Superior Dies In Wyoming General Mrs. John Conzatti, 83, of Superior, a resident of Sweetwater county for more than 53 years, died at 5:30 o’clock Wednesday morning at Wyoming General hospital where she entered as a patient the previous day. She had been in ill health for two years. Catherine Mertz was born Oct. 20, 1861, in Luxemburg. She spent her girlhood there and was married to John Conzatti there. In 1891 she and her husband boarded the steamship Vesterland in Belgium and 11 days later arrived in New York. They resided for a short time in Michigan. Late in 1891 they came to Rock Springs to make their home. Mr. Conzatti died here in 1906. Three years later Mrs. Conzatti and children moved to Superior where she has continued to reside. Mrs. Conzatti had been active in civic and social circles in Superior and was widely known in the community where she was affectionately called “Grandma” by her many friends. Although in failing health she took an active interest in events and two weeks ago attended the meeting of the 500 club of which she had been a member for 35 years. Survivors include three sons, Felix of Superior; Nicholas of Bremerton, Wash.; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Ferrell, Mrs. Caroline Powell and Mrs. Josephine O’Connell, all of Superior; 15 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and a brother, William Mertz, who resides in Luxemburg. Funeral arrangements, in charge of Rogan mortuary, will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 29, 1945 Former Resident Of City Is Dead At Spanish Fork Funeral services for Janette E. Smith, 72, of Rock Springs were held Wednesday at the L.D.S. church chapel in Spanish Fork, Utah. Burial was in the Mapleton, Utah cemetery. Mrs. Smith, whose home was at 516 Q street on No. 1 hill, had been in ill health for several weeks. About one month ago she went to Mapleton to stay indefinitely with a sister, Mrs. Mary Marsh. After her arrival at the Marsh home her condition gradually became worse and she died there last Sunday. She was a sister-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dyett, Sr., of 509 Rennie street, this city. Mr. Dyett, accompanied by his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Dyett, attended the funeral services. Mrs. Smith was born May 25, 1873 In New South Wales. When a young woman she came to this country and on Dec. 1, 1890 she was married to Richard Smith who preceded her in death and who is buried in the Mapleton cemetery. Her maiden name was Evans. Mrs. Smith had been a resident of Rock Springs for many years. Survivors are five sons and two daughters. They are Richard and James Smith of Salt Lake City, Tim Smith of Oakland, Calif., Clarence Smith of Springville, Joe Smith, who is a prisoner of Japan, Mrs. Kate Anderson of Rock Springs and Mrs. Janette Moliton, who resides in Ohio. She also had 20 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Besides Mrs. Marsh she is survived by another sister, Mrs. Annie Morgan of Spanish Fork and a brother, Tim Evans, also of Spanish Fork. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 30, 1945 MRS. JOHN CONZATTI Funeral services for Mrs. John Conzatti, 83-year-old Superior resident who died Wednesday at Wyoming General hospital, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Rogan mortuary chapel. Rev. J. Vincent Crane of the Congregational church will conduct the services and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jun 30, 1945 Ben Petre Dies Of Heart Attack In Los Angeles Ben F. Petre of Los Angeles, former resident of Green River and widely-known throughout Wyoming, died Wednesday night of a heart attack at his California home. The news of his death was received Thursday by his brothers, Carroll and N. Howard Petre of Green River. Petre at one time was manager of the Tomahawk and Stanley hotels in Green River and was the first owner of the Red Feather café there. Before going to California he operated the Kemmerer hotel in Kemmerer. In California he owned and operated an auto court at the San Anita race track. He sold the court a year ago. A native of Kansas, he was born July 6, 1888 in Axtell. In 1908 he went to Green River where he worked for the U.P. railroad. He was railroad engineer in 1917 when he enlisted in World war I. In the railroad battalion he operated a locomotive for the United States Army in France. After World war I he returned to Green River. Mr. Petre was an ardent sports lover and for years was manager of the Green River baseball teams which he entered annually in the Denver Post tournament. His first wife died several years ago and he was married June 18 of this year to Nell Moerke Lester, sister of Albert Moerke of Green River. Besides his wife and two brothers, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Grace Mueller of Los Angeles and Mrs. Joseph Singent of Omaha and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Margaret Petre who resides in Green River. Carroll and Howard Petre, Albert Moerke and C.O. Horton, all of Green River, left Thursday night for Los Angeles, where funeral services will be held next Monday. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Jul 1945 Stanley Strock Killed in Action Stanley Strock, Seaman First Class, was killed in action, according to a message received by his parents. The telegram did not state, however, the time or place where Seaman Strock was killed. After graduating from Rock Springs High School in 1938 he entered the employ of the Company at Rock Springs and worked there up to the time of his enlistment into the Navy on December 12, 1941. Stanley was stationed at Pearl Harbor until August, 1944, when he was given a thirty-day leave. Following his leave home he went to Gunnery School in California. He returned to duty in the Pacific in January of this year. Stanley is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Strock of 301 M Street, Rock Springs. Mr. Strock is a pumpman at No. 6 Pump Station. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Jul 1945 Old Timer Steve Topaloff Dies Steve Topaloff was born in Kostel, Bulgaria, December 31, 1897. He came to the United States in March, 1914 and worked for the Megeath Coal Company until August, 1916 when he began to work for The Union Pacific Coal Company. He was found dead from a heart attack at his home in Winton, Wednesday, May 23. Mr. Topaloff was single and is survived by his father, Nedalko Topaloff; a brother, Abram; and a sister, Victoria, all of Kostel, Bulgaria. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Jul 1945 Rock Springs Bernard Todd was called to Breese, Illinois, by the death of his mother, Mrs. Theresa C. Todd. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 3, 1945 Will Bury Youth Killed by Grader In Green River RAWLINS, July 2.—(UP)—Funeral arrangements were being completed today for Charles Stillman Philbrick, 14, who was instantly killed Saturday afternoon when crushed between the tread and body of a caterpillar tractor driven by his father, C.E. Philbrick. The father works for a construction company at Rawlins, and was leveling a small hill east of the city. Unnoticed by his father, Charles got on the vehicle as the elder Philbrick started to turn the machine around. When the vehicle was started up, the boy lost his balance, and fell between the tread and the body of the tractor. Charles Stillman Philbrick was born May 14, 1931 at Chessfield, Idaho, and is survived by his parents and two sisters. He attended the schools in Rock Springs, where the family resided until about six weeks ago. The body was sent Monday to Rock Springs. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at Rogan mortuary and burial will be in Riverview cemetery in Green River. Funeral services will be in charge of the Rock Springs Boy Scouts of which Charles was a member. The Rev. B.E. Crane, pastor of the Congregational church in Green River will officiate. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 3, 1945 HARRY HOUGARD Funeral services for Harry Hougard, 49, who died Saturday morning in Rawlins, will be held at 2:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the Episcopal church. The Rev. George Ridgeway will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joe Gras, Walter Larsen, Harold Hansen, Cecil Outsen, Pete Johnson and Barney Marietta. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 4, 1945 Funeral Service Held Tuesday for Former Resident Funeral services for Harry Hougard of Rawlins, U.P. railroad conductor, son of Mrs. Peter Hougard, 351 Gale street, and the late Peter Hougard, who died suddenly Saturday morning at his home in Rawlins, were held Tuesday afternoon at the Episcopal church here. The Rev. George Ridgway conducted the services and burial was in the family plot in Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers were Joseph Gras, Walter Larsen, Harold Hansen, Cecil Outsen, Pete Johnson and Barney Marietta. Besides his mother he is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. William Johnson and Charlotte Hougard, all of Rawlins; three brothers, Pete Hougard of Chicago, Nels Hougard of Portland, Ore., and James Hougard of this city; six sisters, Mrs. J.C. Adkison and Mrs. Ed Roeseler, both of Rock Springs; Mrs. Elsie Poole of Berkeley, Calif., Mrs. D.O. Luce of Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. J.W. O’Donnell of Cheyenne and Mrs. James Moore of Denver. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 4, 1945 Coroner’s Inquest Held in Death of Jacob M. Overy At an inquest conducted Monday afternoon at Reliance into the death of Jacob M. Overy a coroner’s jury returned the verdict that Overy came to his death as the “result of an accident.” The inquest was conducted by Coroner J. Warden Opie. The jury’s verdict reads as follows: “We the jury find that Jacob M. Overy came to his death as a result of an accident which occurred when he failed to come to a complete stop before dismounting the motor to throw derail switch. Signed: John E. Wendt, William Wardlow and John Velago.” Overy, a motorman on the tramway of the Union Pacific Coal company’s mines at Reliance, was riding on the head end of the motor which was pulling a 24-loaded trip to the tipple. He left his position to throw a switch on the tracks while the trip was still moving and presumably caught his heels, and fell to the ground in such a way that part of the trip ran over his body, county officials said. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 4, 1945 Funeral Services Will Be Thursday Funeral services for Jacob (Jack) Overy, 33, who was killed instantly Saturday morning in an accident at the Union Pacific Coal company’s mine at Reliance, will be held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the L.D.S. church. Bishop Lyman Fearn will officiate, and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. Graveside services will be in charge of members of Reliance local union No. 905, United Mine Workers of America. Pallbearers will be Albert Lewis, Robert Logan, Robert Maxwell, Kenneth Terry, John Baxter and Joseph DeWester. Overy was killed when he was run over by a motor and trip cars at Reliance. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 4, 1945 William Redshaw Dies Suddenly Of Heart Attack William Redshaw Sr., of Billings, Mont., former resident of this city and prominent in the coal mining industry here for many years and well known among coal operators in the Rocky Mountain area, died suddenly Sunday of a heart attack in Billings. A native of Illinois, Mr. Redshaw came to Wyoming where he was superintendent of the Megeath Coal company at Winton. After the Winton mines were purchased by the Union Pacific Coal company he took the position of superintendent of the Park mine of the Megeath Coal company here and the family resided in Rock Springs. The Megeath interests were sold to the Colony Coal company about nine years ago and in the fall of 1936 the Redshaw family left for Roundup, Mont., where Mr. Redshaw took over the superintendency of a mining company in Roundup. He retired from active work two years ago and after spending some time in Utah and Colorado, returned to reside at Billings, Mont. He is survived by his wife, Jennie, two sons and four daughters. A son, William Redshaw Jr., was employed in the advertising department of the Daily Rocket before he entered military service. Mr. Redshaw will be buried in Springfield, Ill., his old home. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 6, 1945 Section Hand Found Dead in Quarters Near Black Buttes The body of Jose Andres Arellano, 21, section hand, was found Wednesday in his living quarters at Black Buttes on the Union Pacific railroad, 36 miles east of Rock Springs. Arellano had complained of not feeling well Wednesday morning and told fellow workers that he would not go to work until later in the day. When they returned at noon they found him dead in bed. County Coroner J. Warden Opie investigated the circumstances and found that death had been due to natural causes. The body is being held in Rock Springs, pending receipt of work from Arellano’s father, who is reported to be living in Hotchkiss, Colo. Arellano had been in the employ of the Union Pacific railroad at Black Buttes since last November. --- Green River Star, Jul 6, 1945 Lad Killed By Grader Buried Here Burial for Charles Stillman Philbrick, 14, who was accidentally killed when caught between the tread and body of a tractor grader at Rawlins Saturday afternoon, was held in the Riverview cemetery here Tuesday afternoon, beside the body of his paternal grandfather, Charles A. Philbrick, who was a pioneer of Wyoming. Rogan mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Funeral services were held at the mortuary chapel in Rock Springs that afternoon, Rev. B. E. Crane of the Union Congregational church of Green River conducting the services. The lad is said to have mounted the vehicle, unknown to his father who was grading down a small eminence at Rawlins, and when the tractor started up was thrown between the treads and the chassis of the machine. He was born in Chesterfield, Idaho, May 14, 1931. The family had lived at Rock Springs for several years but had recently moved to Rawlins. He is survived by his parents, and one sister; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Anderson, of Idaho; uncles, John H. Anderson, who is in Europe with the armed forces, Guy E. Anderson, living in Idaho with his parents, John Philbrick of Evanston, Nels Philbrick of Manila, Utah; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Anna Schofield, of Green River and great-grandmother, Mrs. Jack Howell, formerly of Rock Springs, but now living in Idaho with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Anderson; aunts, Mrs. Jack Zimmerman and Mrs. N. Howard Petre of Green River, and Pvt. Ada Nisbet of Stockton Field, Calif. Six members of the Rock Springs Scout troop, of which Charles was a member, acted as pallbearers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 10, 1945 Fred Zancanella Reported Killed In Pacific Battle Fred J. Zancanella, 27, was kille din action on Okinawa, June 14, according to a message received Monday by his father, Silvio Zancanella, 122 M street, from the War department. The message read: “The secretary of war has asked me to express his deep regret that your son, Tech Sgt. Fred J. Zancanella, was killed in action June 14. confirming letter follows. Signed, Witsell, acting adjutant general. Fred Zancanella was born Oct. 7, 1917, in Rock Springs and received his education in the Rock Springs schools. He entered service in December, 1941. Survivors include his father; a sister, Lydia Zancanella of Rock Springs; two brothers, Charles Zancanella of this city and a brother, Pfc. Silvio Zancanella, who is with the army in Germany, and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 10, 1945 George Hadley Dies in Hospital Of Pneumonia George Hadley, 62, Green River businessman and former chef at the Park hotel and well known in Sweetwater county, died at 3:30 o’clock Sunday morning at Wyoming General hospital, where he had entered as a patient an hour before. He had suffered an attack of influenza on Friday but his condition was not considered serious until Saturday when a lung condition developed. Born in New York City Aug. 31, 1882, Mr. Hadley’s mother died when he was four years of age and at the age of 11 he was making his own way in the world. He attended St. Ignatius college in California during the early years of his life and at the age of 16, enlisted in the Spanish-American war. He worked his way across the ocean on a steamship and learned his trade as a chef in Germany and Paris. During World war I, Hadley was head chef at Fitzsimmons hospital in Denver. He came to Rock Springs 15 years ago and from 1936 to 1943 he was chef at the Park hotel. He purchased Hadley’s café in Green River July 26, 1943 and was operating the café at the time of his death. Hadley was active in the Masonic lodge and several months ago went to Rawlins where he became a member of the Shrine. He was married in 1916 at Greeley, Colo. He is survived by his wife and three sons, Raymond Hadley who is in the army; Robert and Russell Hadley, students in the Green River school, and one daughter, Mrs. Flora Laubach of Rock Springs, and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the Masonic temple with the lodge members officiating. The body will be sent that evening to Ft. Collins, Colo., for burial. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 10, 1945 Iowan Dies From Injury Received In Railroad Yard Richard Caine, 41, of Sioux City, Iowa, died Sunday at Wyoming General hospital from results of injuries received July 4 when he was run over by a railroad car near the scale tracks, north of the depot here. There were no witnesses to the accident but Caine is believed to have been standing or lying on the switching track in the yards here when a switch engine was “making a coupling” with several cars there. He was run over by one of the cars. His leg was amputated later at the hospital and he died from shock. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. A.J. Freitz, of Sioux City, who is en route to Rock Springs. Caine was employed by the Union Pacific railroad on extra gang. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 10, 1945 Thomas McDonald Dies Following Extended Illness Funeral services for Thomas McDonald, 66, who died Sunday at Wyoming General hospital, will be held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at Wildermuth chapel. The Rev. George Ridgeway will officiate and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers will be Henry Verhun, Joe Datlich, Tom Hudachko, Clarence Daniels, George Hazen and Meto Riscich. McDonald entered the hospital about five weeks ago with a throat infection. He fractured his hip while in the hospital. He resided at the Valley House hotel. A resident of Wyoming for 45 years, he came to Rock Springs from Rawlins in 1928 and at the time of his death was employed by the Palace Bar. Previous to that time he had worked at the Smoke House. He had resided in the state for 45 years and according to his friends had no survivors. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 10, 1945 Probe Made Into Death Of Woman Near Casper CASPER, July 9.—(UP)—An investigation was being made today into the death of Mrs. Arlene Schultz, 35, of Mandan, N.D., and the injuries of Leo Segure, 44, of Denver, in a motor car accident over the weekend near Casper. Mrs. Schultz and Segure were hitch-hiking on the highway 20 miles north of Casper, and were picked up by F.B. Payne, according to reports. Payne was unhurt. The car in which the trio was riding let the road and overturned, officers said. Mrs. Schultz died en route to a hospital of a broken neck. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 10, 1945 JOSE ANDRES ARELLANO Funeral services for Jose Andres Arellano, 21, who died suddenly July 4, at his home at Black Buttes, 36 miles east of Rock Springs, will be held at 9:30 o’clock Tuesday morning at the South Side Catholic church. The Rev. Terrence McGovern will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Monday at Rogan mortuary chapel. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 11, 1945 John Kent, 66, Leading Rancher Dies in Hospital John Kent, 66, prominent Sweetwater county stockman and former state legislator, died at 5’oclck Tuesday afternoon at Wyoming General hospital. He entered the hospital about four weeks ago suffering from influenza and his death resulted from complications of the attack. Born Dec. 6, 1878 in Northumberland, England, he had been a resident of this county since 1887. He came to Rock Springs with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Kent and a brother, Harry and a sister, Margaret Ann. The family made their home on the Kent ranch 11 ½ miles south of here. This ranch has been a picnic site for Rock Springs residents for many years. The elder Kent came to Rock Springs ten years before he brought his family to the United States. He first worked in the coal mines but after an accident took up on the land south of the city. For many years the Kent truck garden was one of the finest in the state. William Kent returned to England to accompany his family here. John Kent was interest in the development of Sweetwater county and was always regarded as a friend of the laboring men. During the four years he served in the state legislature he supported labor’s programs. He followed after his father’s avocation of gardening and farming. The products grown at the Kent ranch were of the best. Twenty years ago he and his two sisters, Margaret Ann and Mary Jane Kent entered the cattle business. Survivors include his brother, Harry Kent of Rock Springs and two sisters, with whom he made his home at the ranch; an aunt, Mrs. Margaret Baty who resides in England and a cousin, William Edward Kent of Victoria, B.C. His father died Aug. 7, 1929 and his mother died Feb. 5, 1932. Funeral arrangements in charge of Rogan mortuary will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 11, 1945 GEORGE HADLEY Funeral services for George Hadley, 62, of Green River, who died Sunday at Wyoming General hospital, will be held at 2:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the Masonic temple in Rock Springs. The member of the lodge will be in charge of the services. The body will be sent to Ft. Collins, Colo., for burial. Pallbearers will be Rex Erlewine, E.B. Hitchcock, James Davis, M.S. Jordan, Edwin Gregory and Harry Swanson. Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Wildermuth mortuary. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 12, 1945 RICHARD CAINE The body of Richard Caine, 41, who died Sunday at Wyoming General hospital was sent Wednesday to Sioux City, Iowa, his former home where funeral services will be held and burial will be in the family plot there. Caine died from results of injuries received when he was run over by a railroad car near the scale tracks north of the depot here. His mother, Mrs. Edna Ann Freits, and a brother, arrived here late Tuesday night from Sioux City to accompany the body to Iowa. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 13, 1945 Memorial Services Are Saturday SGT. GUY SEBASTIAN Requiem high mass for Sgt. Guy Sebastian, 21, of the Marines, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Parkin of Bountiful, Utah, who was killed May 11 on Okinawa, will be offered by the Rev. Albin Gnidovec at 10 o’clock Saturday morning at the North Side Catholic church. Organ music will be furnished by Lillian Leskovec and Dorothy Timko will sing “Ave Maria.” Guy Sebastian was born June 30, 1924, in Superior. He was graduated from Granger high school in 1942 and was awarded a scholarship to the University of Wyoming. He enlisted in the Marine corps in December, 1942, and left for overseas in May, 1943. Sergeant Sebastian participated in six major campaigns including New Britain, Cape Gloucester, Peielieu, Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Besides his parents, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Clara Sorensen of Montpelier, Idaho. He was a nephew of Raymond Parkin of this city. Friends of Mr. and Mr. Charles Parkin may call on them from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m., Saturday at the Raymond Parkin home at 807 Wyoming street where they are visiting. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 13, 1945 JOHN KENT Funeral services for John Kent, who died Tuesday at Wyoming General hospital, will be held at 2:30 o’clock this afternoon at the Congregational church. The Rev. J. Vincent Crane will officiate and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers will be W.T. Nightingale, Robert Murphy, John C. Erickson, Howard Rodda, John Wataha and Charles Sheddon. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 14, 1945 Goettina Starts Serving Prison Term at Rawlins James Goettina began serving a sentence of six to 12 years in the state penitentiary at Rawlins Wednesday night for the murder of his wife. He was removed to Rawlins by Sheriff Mike Maher yesterday afternoon and was turned over to Warden Alex McPherson. He had filed in district court through his attorneys, W.A. Muir and E.V. Magagna, a request to begin serving his sentence at once and Judge V.J. Tidball granted the request Wednesday morning. Judge Tidball in February, 1944, issued an order suspending Goettina’s sentence for an indefinite time. This order was withdrawn on Goettina’s request Wednesday morning. Goettina was convicted on a manslaughter charge Jan. 30, 1944, after a week’s trial in district court in Green River. He was charged with fatally shooting his wife, Frances, early in the morning of July 1, 1943 at Belmont Inn in Rock Springs. Mrs. Goettina died two days after the shooting at Wyoming General hospital. Goettina was arrested and murder charges were filed by County Attorney Joseph Galicich. A trial was held in January, 1944, and the jury returned a verdict of manslaughter. Judge Tidball sentenced Goettina to serve not less than six years nor more than 12 years in the state penitentiary at the completion of the trial. An appeal from this sentence was filed by his attorneys in supreme court. He was released by Judge Tidball with bond set at $15,000 pending the appeal. The state supreme court on May 15 upheld the district court ruling made at Green River. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 17, 1945 GABRIEL JARAMILO Funeral services for Gabriel Jaramilo, 74, of Green River who died Saturday at Wyoming General hospital, will be held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the Catholic church in Green River. The Rev. Terrence McGovern of Rock Springs, assistant pastor at the South Side Catholic church, will officiate and burial will be in Riverview cemetery. The body was taken at 4 o’clock Monday afternoon from Rogan mortuary to the home of Mr. Jaramilo’s daughter, Mrs. Lena Morrison in Green River. Rosary was recited there at 8 p.m. Monday. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 19, 1945 T/SGT. FRED ZANCANELLA Memorial service for Tech. Sgt. Fred Zancanella, 27, who was killed June 14 on Okinawa will be held at 9:30 o’clock Saturday morning at the South Side Catholic church. The Rev. S.A. Welsh will offer requiem high mass. Sergeant Zancanella entered service in August, 1941, and was sent overseas in December, 1941. He never received a furlough. Fred Zancanella was born Oct. 7, 1917 in Rock Springs and received his education here. He is survived by his father, Silvio Zancanella, and a brother, Charles Zancanella, all of Rock Springs; another brother, Pfc. Silvio Zancanella, who is with the army in Germany, and several nieces and a nephew. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 25, 1945 George Tonko Is Killed Instantly In Cycle Mishap George Tonko, 18, son of Mrs. Theresa Tonko of Blairtown, was killed instantly at 6:30 o’clock Tuesday evening, when a speeding motorcycle he was riding went out of control and threw him against a rock. Witnesses to the accident, who included Harry Thomas, Everett Glass and Louis Ruiz, said that Tonko mounted the vehicle on the right side of the road near the Woodward Construction camp at No. 4. When he started to ride down the highway, it is believed, the gas pedal stuck and the motorcycle raced across the highway and turned over. When the men reached Tonko, he was dead. County Coroner J. Warden Opie said that his death apparently resulted from a fractured skull. George Tonko was born May 27, 1927 in Superior. He attended the Rock Springs schools and was graduated from Rock Springs high school in 1945. He enlisted in the navy in April, 1945 and at the time of his death was home on leave after completing his boot training at San Diego, Calif. Tonko was scheduled to leave Rock Springs last night to return to San Diego. He was a member of the Croatian lodge of Rock Springs. Survivors include his mother and one brother, Michael of Blairtown. His father was killed in a mine accident at Blairtown Sept. 9, 1940. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 26, 1945 Funeral Services For Well Known Rancher Friday Funeral services for Antone Jensen, 69, of Brigham City, Utah, former Sweetwater county stockman, who died Sunday night at his home in Brigham City after an extended illness, will be held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon at the First Ward chapel there. Burial will be in the Brigham City cemetery. A native of Denmark, Mr. Jensen was born Oct. 7, 1875 in Steinim, a son of Carl and Marie Peterson Jensen. He came to the United States with his parents when he was eight years of age. Mr. Jensen associated with his brother, William Jensen in the Jensen Brothers Livestock company with headquarters in Rock Springs. He owned and operated a large farm in south Willard and was a director of the State Security bank at Brigham City until its consolidation with the First Security system. He was a member of the Box Elder chamber of commerce. He had been a resident of Brigham City for 26 years and prior to that time had lived in Mantua, Box Elder county, Utah. A member of the L.D.S. church, he was a high priest in the Brigham City first ward. He was married to Carrie Jeppsen, March 8, 1904 in Salt Lake City. Survivors besides his wife of Brigham City, include one son, Armour A. Jensen of Brigham City; eight daughters, Mrs. Glenn Lee and Mrs. Elliott Merrell, Salt Lake City; Mrs. Ralph Hansen and Mrs. Melvin McIntyre of Long Beach, Calif.; Mrs. George Casto, Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Jack Fedderson, Newcastle, Ind.; Mrs. Milton Reese, Lincoln, Neb., and Mrs. Steiner Garrett of Sylacougha, Ala.; 14 grandchildren, and one brother, Peter Jensen of Mantua. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 27, 1945 Niles Beacham Dies Thursday North of City Niles F. Beacham, 49, of Ft. Morgan, Colo., died at 8:30 o’clock Thursday morning on the road to Pinedale, several miles north of Farson. Beacham, who is believed to have died from a heart attack, and his wife had been visiting in the city at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.K. Cameron, at 620 D street. The Beachams and the Camerons were en route to Pinedale, where they had planned to spend several days’ vacation, at the time of Beacham’s death. Niles F. Beacham was born Feb. 27, 1896, in Browning, Mo. He had lived in Colorado for 40 years, and prior to residing in Ft. Morgan, was employed in the Stockyards National bank in Denver. He had been a resident of Ft. Morgan for 11 years, where he was cashier of the First National bank there. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Louis W. Dolan of Denver; his mother, Mrs. Minnie Belle Beacham of Ft. Morgan, and one sister, Mrs. S.C. Fish of Alhambra, Calif. The body will be sent tonight to Ft. Morgan for funeral services and burial. Mrs. Beacham left last night for her home in Ft. Morgan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 27, 1945 Former Police Chief At Evanston Is Dead EVANSTON, July 26. (Special)—Lloyd Melvin Witham, 48, manager of Reed’s Riteway store in Evanston and former chief of police on the Evanston police force, died of a heart ailment Monday evening, while fishing on Bear river at the mouth of Chalk creek. He was born at Onaga, Kan., Aug. 4, 1896, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Witham. He married Blanche Osborne March 17, 1919 in Evanston. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Blanch Osborne Witham; one son, Lieut. Melvin Witham of the Army Air Forces; one daughter, Mrs. Alta Faw Walling of Pecos, Texas; his mother, Mrs. Josephine Hardy of Englewood, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. R.L. Stone of Englewood, Calif.; four brothers, Glen Witham of Hackensack, Minn., James Witham of Minneapolis, Minn., Thomas Witham of Salina, Kan., and George Witham of the navy, and two grandchildren. He was a veteran of World war I, a member of the American Legion and the Baptist church. Funeral arrangements are pending the arrival of relatives. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 28, 1945 Maria Corazza Dies Thursday In Rock Springs Mrs. Maria Corazza, 67, wife of Peter Corazza, 835 N street, died Thursday night at Wyoming General hospital, after a lingering illness. She entered the hospital as a patient Nov. 1, 1944. She was born in Fondo, Tyrol, Austria, Sept. 29, 1877 and had been a resident of this community for 40 years. Survivors besides her husband are three daughters, Mrs. Eugene Paoli and Mrs. Fausto Zamboni of Rock Springs and Mrs. Costante Zamboni of Hines, Calif., and four grandchildren, Margaret and Eugene Paoli and Florence and Viola Zamboni, and an adopted niece, Lena Prevedell of Rock Springs. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 o’clock Tuesday morning at the South Side Catholic church. The rev. S.A. Welsh will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday at Rogan chapel. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 28, 1945 Final Rites for George Tonko to Be Held Sunday Funeral services for George Tonko, 18, son of Mrs. Theresa Tonko of Blairtown, who was instantly killed Tuesday in a motorcycle accident, will be held at 10 o’clock Monday morning at the North Side Catholic church. The Rev. Albin Gnidovec will officiate, and burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Rogan chapel. Tonko, who had just completed his boot training in the navy camp at Farragut, Idaho, had been spending a leave with this mother and brother here. He was to leave Tuesday evening for the naval base at San Diego, Calif., to take further training. A short time before the train left Tonko was killed. He lost control of a motorcycle he was riding and the vehicle turned over throwing him to the ground. He received a fractured skull and died instantly. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 28, 1945 DIES IN ACTION OVER EUROPE STAFF SGT. THOMAS CURRAN Staff Sgt, Thomas Curran, who was previously reported missing in action, now has been reported killed in action January 1 over Europe, according to word received here yesterday. Sergeant Curran, a turret gunner on a B-17 Flying Fortress, enlisted in the Army Air Forces in January, 1943. He was inducted into service in February, 1943, at Buckley Field, Colo. He was sent overseas in July, 1944, and was reported missing in action over Europe Jan. 1, 1945. Sergeant Curran was awarded the Air Medal last October. Thomas John Curran was born Oct. 4, 1923, in Rock Springs, a son of Frances and Patrick Curran. His mother died May 14, 1933. A graduate of Rock Springs high school with the class of 1941, Sergeant Curran resided in Seattle, Wash., with his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Jull, prior to enlisting in the Army Air Forces. In Seattle, he was employed by the Boeing Aircraft company. Survivors include his sister, Mrs. Hull of Seattle; one brother, Keith Curran, who is stationed with the army at Ft. Knox, Ky., and three uncles, George Tom and Jack Foster, all of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 28, 1945 Funeral Services for Evanston Man Today EVANSTON, July 27. (Special)—Funeral services for Lloyd Melvin Witham, who died Monday while on a fishing trip on Bear river, will be held at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon in the American Legion home. G. Hobart Chapman, commander of the Medicine Butte post No. 41, will conduct the services, and the Rev. H.H. Treat of the Evanston Baptist church and Dr. J.H. Holland, Legion chaplain, will officiate. Burial will be in the Evanston cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 31, 1945 Ralph Zelenka Dies Sunday at Hospital Ralph Eugene Zelenka, 14-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zelenka of Reliance, died at 5:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon at Wyoming General hospital. The youth had been in ill health for several years. Ralph Eugene Zelenka was born Dec. 18, 1929 in Reliance. He was a student at Reliance high school. Besides his parents he is survived by four brothers, William, Leslie, and James Zelenka of Reliance, and Roy Zelenka who is stationed with the Army Air Forces at Randolph Field, Texas, and one sister, Mrs. Mike Zanetti of Great Falls, Mont. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 31, 1945 Bellingham Man Killed July 20 Former Resident Paul Cooper, who was killed in the same mine accident in Bellingham, Wash., on July 20 in which Walter H. (Pope) Walsh, federal mine inspector for the state of Washington, was killed, was a former Rock Springs resident. This was learned here yesterday. The Cooper family left last spring for Bellingham, after residing here for two years. Their home was on Ridge avenue and Cooper worked at Winton and also at Stansbury. They had two children, Jean, 5, and Edward, 3. Mrs. Cooper and children were visiting in Pacific, Mo., at the time of the accident which claimed the lives of Cooper and Walsh, also a former Rock Springs resident. The foregoing information was received here yesterday by Mrs. Al Drummond of 826 West street who contacted the cooper family after reading a United Press dispatch in the Daily Rocket that “Paul Cooper, a Bellingham miner,” was killed at the time Walsh was killed. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Aug 1945 June Injuries Homer Yarbrough, American, married, loaderhead man, Section No. 2, Superior D. O. Clark, Mine, No. 15 Seam. FATAL. Homer and the motorman were taking an eight-car trip down the slant between 6 and 7 North Entries. Homer was riding in the nipper's seat of the locomotive, the locomotive pulling the loads. Part way down the grade, the trip got out of control and, just before reaching the curve, the motor man jumped, yelling to Homer to do likewise. The locomotive and five cars left the track as it rounded the curve. The motorman found Homer partially under the locomotive. Jacob Overy, American, age 34, married, motor man, Section No. 1, Reliance Outside. FATAL. Jacob was pulling 24 loaded cars of coal from the mine to the tipple. As he was approaching No. 2 Runaway track, he jumped from the motor before it came to a full stop. The motor caught him, dragging him across the switch points and down to the frog where the motor was derailed and passed over him. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Aug 1945 Superior The community was saddened by the death of “Grandma” Conzatti, well known resident, who passed away at the Wyoming General Hospital on June 26. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 1, 1945 Final Rites for Ralph Zelenka to Be on Thursday Funeral services for Ralph Eugene Zelekna, 15, of Reliance, who died Sunday at Wyoming General hospital of leukemia, will be held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the L.D.S. church. Bishop Lyman Fearn will officiate and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers will be Doral Wilde, John Kovach, Tom Burns, George Peppinger, Billy Connor and George Varros. The youth, who had been ill for the past three months, had suffered from lymphatic leukemia. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zelenka of Reliance had consulted specialists in the medical profession in an effort to save the youth’s life. The disease is fatal except in rare instances. He had been a patient at Wyoming General hospital at various times during the past three months and was taken there Friday preceding his death on Sunday. Ralph, who was a sophomore in Reliance high school, was born Dec. 18, 1929 in Reliance. He is survived by his parents, five brothers, James, William, Leslie and Bobbie, all of Reliance, and Pfc. Roy Zelanka of San Antonio, Texas, and one sister, Mrs. Mike Zanetti of Great Falls, Mont. His maternal grandmother is Mrs. Jane Robertson, longtime resident of Reliance. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 2, 1945 Mrs. C.E. Jensen of Green River Dies Suddenly Mrs. C.E. Jensen, 42, wife of the city clerk and chairman of the school board at Green River, died suddenly Tuesday night at the Jensen home in Green River. A heart attack caused her death. Mrs. Jensen apparently was in good health up until 7 o’clock Tuesday night when she suffered the attack. She died 30 minutes later. Clara Young Jensen was born June 20, 1903 in Green River, a daughter of Mrs. Clara Young who still lives in Green River, and the late Charley Young, at one time sheriff of Sweetwater county. She was a past matron of the Order of Eastern Star and a past president of the American Legion Auxiliary, Tom Whitmore post No. 268, both Green River organizations. Besides her husband and mother, she is survived by two sons, Bruce, 16, and Charles, 9, both at home and two brothers, Charles Young of Monrovia, Calif., and Kenneth Young of Green River. Arrangements for funeral services are pending word of the time of Charles Young’s arrival in Green River and are expected to be announced today. The body is at the Wildermuth mortuary in this city. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 3, 1945 Mrs. Jensen Funeral Rites on Saturday Funeral services for Mrs. C.E. Jensen, 42, of Green River, will be held at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon at the Masonic temple in Green River. The Rev. Sidney Hoadley, rector of the Green River Episcopal church, will officiate. Graveside services will be conducted by members of the Eastern Star and burial will be in Riverview cemetery. Mrs. Jensen, wife of the city clerk and chairman of the school board at Green River, died suddenly of a heart attack Tuesday night at the Jensen home in Green River. --- Green River Star, Aug 3, 1945 Death Comes Suddenly To Mrs. Jensen Green River was shocked Tuesday evening to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. Clara Young Jensen, a leader in many activities in the city, and wife of C. E. Jensen, town clerk and president of the school board of district No. 2. Death came to her at her home, in the midst of her family, as the result of a heart ailment from which she had suffered for the past two years. Clara Margaret Young was born in Green River, June 30, 1903, daughter of the pioneer peace officer, Charles Young, and Mrs. Young. Educated in the Green River schools, she was graduated from the local high school in 1922, and attended the University of Wyoming from which she was graduated in 1926. In 1935, she was united in marriage with C. E. Jensen. She was a talented musician and many a Green River person owes his or her knowledge and love of music to Mrs. Jensen, who gave freely of her talents for the enjoyment of other people. For 20 years she had been organist for St. John's Episcopal church, and for the past several years has been National Music Week chairman. Mrs. Jensen was active in the community about her and was past worthy matron of Mystic Chapter No. 8, Order of Eastern Star, and a past president of the Auxiliary Unit No. 28, Tom Whitmore Post of the American Legion. She served in both capacities in the year 1939, and continued her activities in these organizations during the years. The city suffers a great loss in her passing. Surviving, to mourn her death, and to receive the full sympathy of the community are her husband, C. E. Jensen; two sons, Bruce and William Charles Jensen; her mother, Mrs. Charles L. Young, all of Green River; two brothers, Charles C. Young of Monrovia, Calif., and Kenneth Young of Green River. Funeral services will be held at the Masonic Temple at 2 p. m. Saturday, with the rituals of the O. E. S. Rev, S. A. Hoadley of St. John's Episcopal church will officiate and burial will be in Riverview cemetery under direction of Wildermuth mortuary. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 4, 1945 AMIEL MORRIS FUNERAL SERVICES TO BE TUESDAY Funeral services for Amiel Morris, 86, of Green River, who died July 28 at Wyoming General hospital of causes incident to age, will be held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the Rogan mortuary. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. Mr. Morris, a resident of Wyoming for 45 years, had spent a greater part of that time in the Green River vicinity. He was born Jan. 1, 1859 in Germany and had no known relatives residing in the United States. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 7, 1945 Luke M. Radalj Killed Instantly In Mine Cave-in Luke M. Radalj, 57, was killed instantly shortly after 1 p.m. Sunday in the Union Pacific Coal company’s No. 7 mine at Reliance. A rock cave-in caused the accident. He was working on the face of the second north Joy panel pillow with five other miners who escaped injury in the crash of rock and coal. The other miners were Joseph Barros, George Johnson, John Koski, W.H. Morgan and Joe Palamero. Luke Mark Radalj was born Oct. 10, 1887 in Dalmatia and had lived in Rock Springs since 1907. He was a brother of the late Anthony Radalj, who was international representative for district 22, United Mine Workers of America, for a number of years prior to his death here on Feb. 19, 1944. He is survived by a brother who resides in Dalmatia; an uncle, Tony Radalj, of Rock Springs; a niece, Erna Radalj, with whom he made his home at the Anthony Radalj home at 826 Connecticut avenue, and several cousins who reside in Rock Springs. Radalj had planned to retire from coal mining the last of this month and leave for the west coast, where his niece will enter Leland Stanford university at Palo Alto, Calif., in September. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the North Side Catholic church, followed by burial in St. Joseph’s cemetery. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 o’clock Wednesday at the Rogan mortuary chapel. Rev. Albin Gnidovec, pastor of the North Side church, will conduct the services. Coroner J. Warden Opie will conduct an inquest into the accident which resulted in Radalj’s death, but no date has been set for the hearing. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 8, 1945 LUKE M. RADALJ Funeral services for Luke M. Radalj, 57, will be held at 10 am.. Thursday at the North Side Catholic church, followed by interment in St. Joseph’s cemetery. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 o’clock tonight at the Rogan mortuary chapel. Radalj was killed Sunday in a fall-of-rock accident in the Union Pacific Coal company’s No. 7 mine at Reliance. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 9, 1945 Pvt. LeMarr Died in Japs’ Prison, Parents Advised Pvt. Ronald LeMarr, son of Mr. and Mrs. James LeMarr, 613 C street, died June 12, 1942, in a prison camp of the Japanese government in the Philippines. Word of his death was received Tuesday night by telegram from the Secretary of War. The sad news ends more than three years of anxious speculation by his parents and friends as to LeMarr’s fate. In August, 1942, his parents were notified by the war department Private LeMarr had been reported missing in action in the Battle of the Philippines. Since then they had received no further word until that of Tuesday night. The Philippines fell when General Wainwright surrendered Corregidor on May 6, 1942. Private LeMarr, only son of Mr. and Mrs. James LeMarr, was 32 years of age at the time of his death. He was born September, 1909 in Rock Springs. He is the grandson of Thomas LeMarr Sr., pioneer resident of this city and entered military service in January, 1941. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 10, 1945 Death of Radalj Held Accidental By Coroner’s Jury A coroner’s jury which yesterday investigated the accident in the Union Pacific Coal company’s No. 7 mine which caused the death of Luke Radalj last Sunday, found that “non one was directly responsible” for the accident. The jury’s verdict was: “We, the jury, have come to the conclusion that the death of Luke Radalj was caused by accident, by fall of coal which no one was directly responsible for after all precautions had been taken.” The inquest was conducted at Reliance before Louis Rupar, Oran J. Anthony and Harold Elledge, all of Reliance. Among those who testified before the jurors were five miners who escaped injury in the crash of rock and coal that claimed Radalj’s life. They were Joseph Barros, George Johnson, John Koski, W.H. Morgan and Joe Palamero. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 14, 1945 Philippine Hero Unable to Arrive As Father Dies Alma Mills, 60, of 808 Walnut street, died at 4 o’clock Monday morning at Wyoming General hospital where he entered as a patient a week ago. Mr. Mills, a carpenter by trade, was employed by the Kellogg Lumber company. Two years ago he incurred a serious back injury when he fell from a roof on which he was working, and had been in ill health since. He had worked at brief intervals since the first of the year and two and one-half months ago, entered the L.D.S. hospital in Salt Lake City. After his return from the L.D.S. hospital he had been confined to his home here. His condition was critical after he entered the local hospital. Mr. Mills hoped to see his son, Capt. Alma B. (Buddy) Mills, who was reported missing in action after the battle of the Philippines in 1942. No word was received from his son until two years ago when the parents were notified that he had escaped from the Japs and was living with a Filipino family. After the recapture of the Philippines Captain Mills expected to receive a leave to come to the States. However, information gained during the months he had evaded the Japs was too valuable and he was unable to leave the service. Yesterday a letter from Captain Mills told them that he planned to arrive here this month to visit his parents. James Alma Mills was born June 18, 1885, at Hoytsville, Utah. He spent his boyhood at Almy and at Evanston. Mr. and Mrs. Mills arrived 23 years ago in Rock Springs to make their home. Mr. Mills was active in the carpenter’s union, local No. 1620, and was a member of the L.D.S. church. Survivors are his wife, Martha; two sons in service in the Philippines, Captain Mills and Cpl. Richard Mills, and one daughter, Montess Mills, cadet nurse at St. Mark’s hospital in Salt Lake City; four sisters, Mrs. Ida Frazier of Salt Lake City; Mrs. Priscilla Pope of Park City, Utah; Mrs. Ellen Kiddy of Woodruff, Utah, and Mrs. Mabel Clayton of Walla Walla, Wash.; several half brothers and step-brothers and two grandchildren. Miss Mills, accompanied by her aunt, Mrs. Frazier, arrived here from Salt Lake City Saturday night. Mrs. Richard Mills and two children arrived here Monday. Other relatives are expected to come here to attend funeral services. Funeral services in charge of Wildermuth mortuary, will be held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the L.D.S. church. Bishop Lyman Fearn will officiate and burial will be in the Evanston cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 15, 1945 Rev. H. Webster Dies at Hospital The Rev. Hubert E. Webster, 73, of 410 E street, died Tuesday night at Wyoming General hospital after a lingering illness. The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Webster, both entered the hospital on April 27. Mrs. Webster is reported to be slowly improving during the past month. Funeral arrangements, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 16, 1945 Rev. H. Webster Funeral Services To Be Held Today Funeral services for the Rev. Hubert E. Webster, 73, of 410 E street, retired Methodist minister, who died on Tuesday at Wyoming General hospital, will be held at 2:30 o’clock this afternoon at the Methodist church. The Rev. C. Bennett Ware will officiate, and burial will be at Knightstown, Ind., his boyhood home. The Rev. Mr. Webster had been in ill health for the past two years. In 1944, he was a patient at the local hospital at two intervals in periods of 14 weeks and 10 weeks. He last entered the hospital on April 27 and during the past few days no hope had been held for his recovery. Mrs. Webster, herself a patient in the hospital, was at his bedside all day Tuesday and until 8 p.m., the time of his death. Born in Rush county, Ind., on May 30, 1872, he had been a resident of Rock Springs since 1929. Educated in the Indiana schools, he was graduated from De Pauw university and Green castle, Ind. After his graduate, he remained at the university four years as business manager. In 1904, he was married to Jesse Leone Berry at the home of her parents in Ogden, Ind. The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Webster came to Wyoming in 1919. He was pastor of the Methodist church for three years in Newcastle. The Methodist church then sent him to Thermopolis to organize a community church there. After making their home there for four and one-half years, he was transferred in 1927 to the Methodist church at Douglas. In 1929 he arrived to take over the duties of pastor of the Methodist church here. Although the Rev. Mr. Webster was retired from active service eight years ago, at the age of 65, he continued to devote himself to other interests. As an emergency war measure he served as guard at the Rock Springs airport in 1943. Survivors, besides his wife, are one brother, Will W. Webster, who resides on the Webster homestead in Rush county, Ind., and one sister, Mrs. Joseph Parrish, of Richmond, Ind. Mrs. Parrish is known in Rock Springs where she has visited several times. Mrs. Webster will leave Thursday night to accompany the body of her husband to Indiana. She will arrive in Knightstown Saturday and late that afternoon, funeral services will be held at the chapel in Glencove cemetery near Knightstown. Burial will be in the Webster family plot. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 16, 1945 Harry W. Twitchell Dies at Green River Harry William Twitchell, 79, a resident of Manila, Utah for 47 years, died Wednesday at the home of his son, Roy Twitchell in Green River. He had been ill for several weeks. Harry William Twitchell, who was born March 12, 1866 in Beaver, Utah, is survived by six sons, Wallace of White Rock, Utah; Don of Manila; Wilford of Pocatello, Idaho; Rollin of Manila; Roy of Green River and Albert of Rock Springs, and one daughter, Mrs. Lily Nelson of Linwood, Utah; two brothers, Willis Twitchell of Lyman and Huston Twitchell of Delta, Utah, and five sisters, Mrs. Celesty Wade of Salt Lake City; Mrs. Lois Colby of Delta; Mrs. Linda Olson of Manila; Mrs. Effie Long of Wind River and Mrs. Nellis Potter of San Bernardino, Calif. Funeral services in charge of Rogan mortuary, are pending. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 16, 1945 Funeral Services for J.A. Mills Today Funeral services for James Alma Mills, 60, who died early Monday morning at Wyoming General hospital, will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the L.D.S. church. Bishop Lyman Fearn will officiate and burial will be in the Evanston cemetery. The body was taken yesterday to the family home at 808 Walnut street where it will remain until time for the funeral services. Pallbearers will be Pete Rosendale, John Bucho, Ora Ferguson, Henry Roccabruna, John Whisenand and Guido Fedrizzi. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 16, 1945 HUBERT E. WEBSTER Funeral services for the Rev. Hubert E. Webster, 73, who died Tuesday at Wyoming General hospital, will be held at 2:30 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the Methodist church. The Rev. C.B. Ware will officiate. Burial will be in Indiana. The body will be taken at noon today from the Rogan mortuary to the church where it will lie until time for the funeral services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 17, 1945 HARRY W. TWITCHELL Funeral services for Harry W. Twitchell, 79, who died Wednesday in Green River, will be held at 1 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the L.D.S. church at Manila, Utah. Bishop Timothy Potter will officiate and burial will be in the Manila cemetery. The body will be taken to Manila Sunday morning. Rogan mortuary is in charge of arrangements. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 17, 1945 Mrs. H. Johnson Dies in Hospital Mrs. Hulda Jacobson Johnson, wife of Nestor Johnson of 1418 Ninth street, died at 7:45 p.m. Thursday at Wyoming General hospital where she had entered as a patient the previous day. Besides her husband she is survived by five sons, Carl, in the navy, stationed at Treasure Island, Calif.; Wayne of Kemmerer; Lory, Robert and Wally and one daughter, Ruth Johnson, all of Rock Springs; her mother, Mrs. Suzan Johnson and a sister, Mrs. Hugh Roberts, both of this city; and two brothers, Matt Jacobson of Kemmerer and Walfred Jacobson of Richmond, Calif. Funeral arrangements, in charge of Rogan mortuary, will be announced later. --- Green River Star, Aug 17, 1945 Manila Pioneer Dies Here Wednesday Harry William Twitchell, 79, and one of the pioneers of the Lucerne valley at Manila, Utah, died in Green River Wednesday at the home of a son, Roy Twitchell, after an illness here of several weeks. Ailments incident to his advanced age contributed to his death. Mr. Twitchell first settled in the Lucerne valley in 1898, contributing during his life to the gradual growth of that ranching community. He is widely known also in the Henry's Fork Valley and in Green River. He was born in Beaver, Utah, March 12, 1866, going to Manila to start life as a young man. He is survived by six sons, Wallace Twitchell of Whiterock, Utah; Don Twitchell of Manila; Wilford Twitchell of Pocatello; Rollin Twitchell of Vernal; Roy Twitchell of Green River; and Albert Twitchell of Rock Springs. One daughter, Mrs. Lily Nelson of Linwood, Utah; two brothers, Willis Twitchell of Lyman and Huston Twitchell of Delta, Utah; by five sisters, Mrs. Celeste Wade of Salt Lake City; Mrs. Lois Colby of Delta, Utah; Mrs. Linda Olson of Manila, Utah; Mrs. Effie Large of Wind River, Wyoming; Mrs. Nellie Potter of San Bernardino, Calif. Mr. Twitchell is also survived by 34 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services are to be held at 1 p. m. Sunday at the L. D. S. Chapel in Manila, Bishop Timothy Potter officiating. Burial will be in the Manila cemetery, on a hillside overlooking the valley in which he had lived so long time. Burial is under direction of Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 18, 1945 Former Reliance Man Killed On Philippines Word has been received in Rock Springs of the death of Louis Menzago, 21, who was born in Reliance and who spent his early life there. He was killed in action on Luzon in the Philippines last March 21, according to word received from his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Menzago of Seattle. The Menzago family left Reliance about 12 years ago, after residing there several years. The word of their son’s death was received here this week by Mrs. Robert Farmer of 703 McTee street. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 21, 1945 Maurel Funeral Services Today Funeral services for Louis Maurel, 77, will be held at 2 o’clock this afternoon at the Maurel home at 15 Wardell court. Rev. George Ridgway, rector of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers will be Otto Meunier of Reliance, Frank Bergonzo, Louis DeCora, Louis Kennedy, Joe Marcy and Sam Radovich. Mr. Maurel, resident of Rock Springs for 33 years, died suddenly at his home following a heart attack. He was a native of France and he and his family have lived in Rock Springs since 1912. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 24, 1945 Infant Fernandez Services Are Held Funeral services for Jonathan David Fernandez, five-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lee Fernandez, who died Wednesday morning at Wyoming General hospital, were held at 5 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the South Side Catholic Church. The Rev. S.A. Welsh officiated and burial was in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Besides his parents, the infant is survived by one brother, John Anthony, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Fernandez of Trinidad, Colo., and Mr. and Mrs. Julian Vasquez of Superior. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 24, 1945 McPhie, Mine President, Two Others, Die in Crash 2 Car Smash Fatal for Two Men, Woman Was Second District 22 Chieftain To Be Killed In 8 Months William M. McPhie, 48, president of the United Mine Workers, district 22 (Wyoming and Utah), with headquarters and home in Rock Springs, was killed instantly in a two-car smashup in which two other persons also met death, 11 miles west of Rawlins at about 2 a.m., Thursday. The two others who met death were: Mrs. Swan Johnson of 1235 South Normandy street, Los Angeles, who was either killed instantly or was burned to death after being knocked unconscious. Arthur Pulkkinen, 31, of Route 1, Embarrass, Minn., died in a Rawlins hospital at 5:30 a.m. Thursday. He received severe head injuries and fractures of both legs. State Highway Patrolman Neil Boyd said Pulkkinen was driving from Embarrass to Los Angeles, and was accompanied by his sister, Mrs. Johnson; her two young children, a boy and a girl, and Mrs. W. Bailey of Los Angeles. The front tire of the car blew out, the officer reported, and Pulkkinen and one of the children got out to fix it. The wheel was jacked up when McPhie, driving westward, struck the rear end of the Pulkkinen machine, knocking in 78 feet, authorities said. McPhie died instantly of a broken neck. Mrs. Johnson, asleep in the back seat of the Pulkkinen car, either was killed instantly, or was burned to death as both vehicles caught fire after the impact. Her body was badly charred. Mrs. Bailey suffered burns on her arms and legs and the girl received a fractured collarbone and broken wrist. McPhie had attended a union meeting at Hanna yesterday, and left late last night on his way back to Rock Springs. He had been president of District 22 since December, 1944. Prior to that, he served two terms as vice president. McPhie was the second UMW district president in this area to be killed in a motor car accident within a year. Alfred Carey, his predecessor, was killed in an automobile crash last December 22, practically eight months to the day that his successor met a like fate. Carey was returning from Kemmerer when his car skidded on the icy pavement west of Opal. Virgil Wright, district 22’s secretary, was seriously injured. Wright slowly recovered from his injuries and has been attending to his duties in the district for several months. The Johnson children were Lorraine, 15, and Milton, 14. Pulkkinen was thrown from the highway, his body alighting a few feet south of the pavement. He was picked up by passing motorists and hurried to the hospital. McPhie was thrown from the car as it struck the barrow pit, far enough from the car which ignited almost immediately. His body was not burned. His watch stopped at 2:04 a.m. Dr. E.B. Sturges, Carbon county coroner; John Terrell, undersheriff, and Patrolman Boyd investigated, arriving at the scene before 3 a.m. Later, at an inquest conducted by Sturges, members of the jury found that the deaths of Mrs. Johnson and Pulkkinen were caused “by the driver of the Ford car, William McPhie, unnecessarily hitting the parked car which contained Mrs. Johnson and of which Pulkkinen was in front and the Pulkkinen came to his death as the result of McPhie’s improper driving,” according to word from Rawlins. Joe Dowd of Price, Utah, vice president of United Mine Workers district 22, arrived in Rock Springs last night. Dowd left the vice president’s headquarters in Price yesterday afternoon and drove to Rock Springs after being advised of McPhie’s death. Dowd will take charge of the office here at the president’s headquarters. Virgil Wright of Rock Springs, district secretary, who has been in the central part of the state on district business, left Casper for Rock Springs yesterday on learning of McPhie’s death. James Morgan, international representative for district 22, came from Cheyenne last night and will be in the city for several days. Mrs. McPhie collapsed upon hearing the news. Two of the McPhie children have been ill in the hospital and it was supposed McPhie was hurrying home to be with them when the accident occurred. In addition to Mrs. Althera McPhie, the wife, there are four sons, Edward George, Reliance; Carlyle, United States navy, and stationed in the South Pacific; Dwayne and Cecil, at home; two daughters, Mary Marlene and Ramona, each at home, and McPhie’s father, William A. McPhie, who has made his home with his son since last February. The family is at ???? Hancock street. McPhie was born in Almy, southwestern Wyoming on Nov. 21, 1896. The family lived at Cumberland camp until removing to Reliance in 1929. They resided there 11 years until 1940 when they moved to Price, Utah, upon McPhie being elected vice president. When he succeeded to the presidency upon Carey’s death last December, the family came to Rock Springs. Just what effect McPhie’s death will have on the election for district 22, scheduled for September 4, was problematical last night. Ballots and election supplies were to have been sent to all locals the week. District 22 includes 27 locals in Wyoming and 24 in Utah. A number of candidates are in the race for president of the district, but McPhie was regarded as one of the most outstanding of the group, and it had been predicted that he stood a good chance of re-election. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 25, 1945 Anzelc Services Will Be Sunday Funeral services for John Anzelc of 1326 Tenth street, who died at 6 o’clock Friday morning at Wyoming General hospital after a lingering illness, will be held at 5 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the North Side Catholic church. The Rev. Albin Gnidovec will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Mr. Anzelc, a native of Yugoslavia, had resided in this community for 31 years. He had been a patient at the hospital for eight months. He was a member of S.N.P.J. lodge No. 10, Slovenian lodge of Rock Springs. Survivors include four nephews, John Yenko, Bob Yenko, Fred Yenko and Dave Yenko, and one niece, Jean Yenko, and two brothers-in-law, Nick and John Yenko, all of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 25, 1945 Services for Infant Medina Are Today Funeral services for Eralia Ursulita Medina, 10-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Medina of Green River, who died Thursday night at Wyoming General hospital where she entered as a patient ten days previously, will be held at 2:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon at the South Side Catholic church. The Rev. Terrence McGovern will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Besides her parents the infant is survived by a sister, Susie, and a brother, Loyola. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 29, 1945 CARD OF THANKS Words cannot adequately express our deep appreciation for the many kind and sympathetic acts that came to us at the time of our recent bereavement. Mrs. Angeline Maurel, Louise Maruel, Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Potter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 29, 1945 Infant Garcia Rites Will Be Held Today Edward Garcia Jr., three-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Garcia Sr., died late Saturday night at the Garcia home in Superior. The infant had been ill for some time. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 o’clock this morning at the South Side Catholic church here and burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. The infant is survived by his parents and two sisters, Gloria and Carolin; grandparents, Nick Garcia of Albuquerque, N.M., and Mrs. Julia Drakulich of Kimberly, Nev. Edward was born last May 6. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 29, 1945 Rites for Infant Lamb Graveside services for the one-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Lamb of Mountain View were conducted at 5 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the Mountain View cemetery here. The infant died Monday at Wyoming General hospital. Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Wildermuth mortuary. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 30, 1945 Mrs. Gardner, 41, Dies Suddenly Of Heart Attack Mrs. Daniel Gardner, 41, died suddenly at 10 o’clock Wednesday morning at her home in Superior of a heart attack. Mrs. Gardner, who had been ill for about two months, returned Tuesday from Salt Lake City where she was being treated for a heart ailment in the LDS hospital. Rachel McIntosh Gardner was born Dec. 14, 1903 in Rock Springs, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William McIntosh of Superior. She had resided in Superior all her life. Survivors include her husband, two daughters, Mrs. James Hocket of Tucson, Ariz., and Mrs. Betty Mae Ninsonger of Glenwood Springs, Colo.; her mother, Mrs. William McIntosh of Superior; three brothers, John McIntosh, who is stationed with the army in Maryland, and William and George McIntosh, both of Superior, and one sister, Mrs. Ignatz Mlinar Jr., of Rock Springs. John Gardner, son of Mrs. Gardner, was killed in February on Luzon while serving with the armed forces. Funeral services, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, will be held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Congregational church in Rock Springs, with the Rev. Vincent Crane officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 30, 1945 Crash Victim’s Body Back Home The body of Isaiah (Ike) Willis, colored, 22, of Green River, who was killed in an automobile accident last Friday in the San Francisco bay area, arrived in Rock Springs early this morning. He was a son of Isaiah (Cat) Willis of Green River. No particulars of the accident which cost the life of young Willis have been received by the Willis family. It is expected they will not be known here until arrival of the victim’s sister, Mrs. Dora Willis Smith, who is driving to Green River from San Francisco. Funeral arrangements have not been completed but plans are to hold the services at the Rogan mortuary chapel here Monday afternoon. Willis was born Aug. 13, 1923 in Denver and spent most of his life in Green River where his family had resided many years. Besides his father and sister, he is survived by a brother, Millard Willis of Green River. His mother died several years ago. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 31, 1945 Infant Brinegar Rites Funeral services for Georgeann Brinegar, one-day-old daughter of Lieutenant and Mrs. Ernest Vernon Brinegar, will be held at 10 o’clock Saturday morning at the South Side Catholic church. The Rev. S.A. Welsh will officiate, and burial will be in the family plot in Mountain View cemetery. The infant died Wednesday morning at Wyoming General hospital. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 31, 1945 Harry Stricker, Resident Here for 22 Years, Dead Harry Stricker, 59, resident of Rock Springs for 22 years, died early yesterday at Wyoming General hospital where he had been a patient for two weeks. He was first taken ill with influenza which developed complications, causing his death. Stricker came to Rock Springs in 1923 and had made his home here since that time. He was born June 13, 1886 in Missouri but was reared in Colorado Springs. He is survived by one brother, William Stricker, of this city. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Wildermuth mortuary chapel. Rev. George Ridgway of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion will conduct the service and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers will be Burt Collett, Joe Datlich, George Hazen, Thomas Hudachko, Carl Johnson and Henry Verheyen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 31, 1945 Frank P. Stevens Dead in Spokane Frank P. Stevens, a former Rock Springs and Winton resident, died in Spokane, Wash., on August 21, according to word received here yesterday. After residing in this area for many years the Stevens family left here six years ago to locate in Alaska where Mr. and Mrs. Stevens lived until two years ago when they went to Spokane to live with a daughter, Mrs. Frances DeLooney. Besides his wife and Mrs. DeLooney, Stevens leaves another daughter, Wilminia, who lives in Spokane and a son, George Stevens, who lives at Anchorage, Alaska. --- Green River Star, Aug 31, 1945 “Ike” Willis Dies On Coat—Funeral Here On Monday Funeral services for Isaiah Willis, 22, son of I. Willis, of Green River, will be held at the Rogan Mortuary Chapel in Rock Springs at 2:30 p. m. Monday. The body arrived from San Francisco, where young Willis died last Friday. Although details are lacking, it is understood that he died in an automobile crash. Ike was one of Green River high school's outstanding football players of note a few years back, and during the war has been employed in shipyards and other war industries on the coast. Born August 13, 1923, in Denver, he had spent most of his life in Green River. Besides his father and sister, Dora Willis Smith, he is also survived by a brother, Millard, who was recently discharged from the army as the result of war injuries. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Sep 1, 1945 Isaiah Willis Rites Will Be on Monday Funeral services for Isaiah (Ike) Willis, 22, son of Isaiah (Cat) Willis of Green River, will be held at 2:30 o’clock Monday afternoon at the Rogan mortuary chapel in Rock Springs. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. Willis was killed last Friday in an automobile accident in the San Francisco bay area. His body arrived in Rock Springs Friday morning. Survivors include his father, one sister, Mrs. Dora Willis Smith of San Francisco and a brother, Millard Willis of Green River. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Sep 1, 1945 GEORGEANN BRINEGAR Funeral services for Georgeann Brinegar, one-day-old daughter of Lieutenant and Mrs. Ernest Vernon Brinegar, will be held at 10 o’clock this morning at the South Side Catholic church. The Rev. S.A Welsh will officiate and burial will be in the family plot at Mountain View cemetery. The infant died Wednesday morning at Wyoming General hospital. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Sep 1, 1945 MRS. DANIEL GARDNER Funeral services for Mrs. Daniel Gardner, 41, of Superior, who died Wednesday morning at her home in Superior, will be held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Congregational church. The Rev. Vincent Crane will officiate and will be assisted by members of the Rebekah lodge. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Felix Conzatti, William Edwards, Nicholas Moser, James Hudson, William King and John Balog, all of Superior. Honorary pallbearers will include C.S. Smith of E-Plane, Mike Maher of Green River, Mike Zackovich of Rock Springs and Mike Martinez, James Pos and James McMillan, all of Superior. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Sep 4, 1945 F. Urwin Services Will Be Wednesday Funeral services for Fred Urwin, 68, who died Saturday at Wyoming General hospital, will be held at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the Rogan mortuary. The Rev. J. Vincent Crane of the Congregational church will officiate and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. Urwin, who was a brother of Mrs. Dave Rasmussen of this city, had lived in this community for 58 years. He was a native of England. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Sep 4, 1945 J.D. Bertagnolli Funeral Services To Be Wednesday Funeral services for Joseph D. Bertagnolli, 75, resident of this community for 55 years, will be held at 9:30 o’clock tomorrow morning at the South Side Catholic church. He died Saturday night at his home at 401 Elias avenue. The body will be returned to the home at 4 o’clock this afternoon where the rosary will be said at 7:30 o’clock tonight. Mr. Bertagnolli was born Feb. 12, 1870 in the City of Tret, in Austrian Tyrol. At the age of 20 he came to the United Sates, locating in Rock Springs. He is survived by his wife, Clara and three sons, Edward of Rock Springs; Sgt. George Bertagnolli who is stationed at Ft. Bliss, Texas, and who arrived her eon an emergency furlough last Friday, and Henry Bertagnolli, also of Rock Springs. Five grandchildren also survive. Mr. Bertagnolli had been in ill health for three years. He was taken to the hospital in June and after remaining there for a short time was returned to his home. His condition gradually became worse the last few weeks. Pallbearers for the funeral tomorrow will be Leo Bertagnolli and Joe Canestrini of Superior; Joe Bertagnolli, Alf Flor and Joe Giovanini of Rock Springs, and Frank Franck of Winton. Bertagnolli was a member of the Rock Springs Redmen lodge which will hold its ritualistic burial service at the graveside. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Sep 4, 1945 STANLEY C. RICHARDSON SERVICES TODAY Funeral services for Stanley Curtis Richardson, one-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Richardson of 717 Muir avenue, will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at the Rogan mortuary chapel. Rev. Herbert Koch of the First Baptist church will officiate and burial will be Mountain View cemetery. The infant was born Sunday at Wyoming General hospital and died a few hours later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Sep 4, 1945 INFANT MARIETTA RITES ARE TODAY Funeral services for Barbara Jean Marietta, five-day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Marietta of 810 West street, will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at the South Side Catholic church. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. The infant died Saturday night in a Salt Lake City hospital. She was born August 26 at Wyoming General hospital here and taken to Salt Lake City for medical aid shortly afterwards. Besides her parents, Barbara Jean is survived by a brother, Fred Marietta Jr., 4. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Sep 5, 1945 H.M. Bullock Rites Will Be Thursday Harry Max Bullock, 34, who died late Saturday night at Wyoming General hospital, will be buried Thursday in the Ft. Bridger cemetery. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. that day in the L.D.S. chapel at Evanston, with Bishop Wilfred Price officiating. Bullock had lived in the Rock Springs community for four years. Survivors are his stepfather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Miller, of Ogden; two sons and two daughters, who also live in Ogden; three brothers, Leonard Bullock of Murray, Utah; Leland Bullock, who is with the armed forces in Germany, and Dale J. Bullock of Wichita, Kan.; three sisters, Mrs. Selma Cook, of Pocatello, Mrs. Louise Barnes, of Evanston, and Mrs. Pearl Rex of Randolph, Utah. Bullock was born September 22, 1911, at Lonetree, Uinta county. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Sep 5, 1945 Mrs. Joseph Norris Services Thursday Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph Norris, 78, of Hanna will beheld at 11 o’clock Thursday morning in Hanna. Mrs. Norris, a former resident of Rock Springs and Superior, died Tuesday night at the Hanna hospital. Mrs. Norris was born in July, 1866 in Lancastershire, England. She came to the United States about 1900 and resided in Hanna for a number of years before moving to Superior and then Rock Springs. Approximately 12 years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Norris moved back to Hanna. In July, Mr. and Mrs. Norris observed their 59th wedding anniversary. Survivors include her husband and four sons, William and Richard of California and James and Robert Norris. A fifth son, Joseph, was killed 20 years ago in a mine accident at Hanna. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Sep 6, 1945 Mrs. Nellie Leonard Dies in California EVANSTON, Sept. 5.—(Special)—Mrs. Nellie Leonard, 84, member of a prominent pioneer family of Evanston and Upper Bear river, died September 3 at her home in Los Angeles of causes incident to age. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1861 and came with her family to reside on a ranch on Upper Bear river while still a child. In 1915, she moved to Los Angeles to make her home with her daughter. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Clara Hutchenreiter of Evanston, and Grace Leonard of Los Angeles; two sons, Frank Leonard of Los Angeles, and John Leonard of Seattle, Wash.; twelve grandchildren; three brothers, Frank Myers of El Paso, Texas and Charles and Fred Myers of Evanston. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the Catholic church in Evanston, with Father Edward Cassidy officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic cemetery. The body will be brought to Evanston Thursday evening and taken to the Bryan mortuary, where friends may call Thursday evening and Friday morning until time for the services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Sep 8, 1945 Mrs. R.I. McCoy, 22, Dies at Hospital Ruby Imogene McCoy, 22, wife of Rex McCoy who is in service, died at Wyoming General hospital early Friday. She had been a patient there six days, and her mother, Mrs. Dorse E. Shaffer, of Taylorville, Ind., was with her at the time of her death. Mrs. McCoy had lived in Rock Springs for six weeks. She was born Sept. 24, 1922, at Washburn, Ill. Besides her husband and mother, Mrs. McCoy is survived by her father and one brother, Stanley, both of Taylorsville, Ind. The body will be sent to Taylorsville, accompanied by the mother, for funeral services and burial. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Sep 11, 1945 Mrs. John Evers Of Green River Dies at Her Home Mrs. John (Jack) Evers of Green River died early Monday afternoon at her home there. Julia A. Gaensslen was born Sept. 16, 1902, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Gaennslen, pioneer residents of Sweetwater county. She attended the Green River schools and later attended college where she received a degree in pharmaceutics. At the time of her death she was the owner of the Tomahawk pharmacy at Green River. Survivors besides her husband are one son, John Frederick, 7, and three sisters, Mrs. Helen Burton of Topeka, Kans., Mrs. Alice Morck and Mrs. Freda Horton, each of Green River. Funeral arrangements in charge of Rogan mortuary are pending. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Sep 11, 1945 Miss Erickson Dies at Home Hilda Cornelia Erickson, 60, died at 3 o’clock Monday afternoon at her home at 414 Walnut street. A native of Sweden she came with her parents to Wyoming and for many years resided at the Erickson ranch at Mud Springs. Miss Erickson spent part of the time each year at the ranch home. Survivors include four sisters, Mrs. John Kennington and Mrs. George Miiranen, each of Battleground, Wash.; Mrs. Walter Bird of Big Piney and Agnes Baxter of Rock Springs; one brother, Nels Erickson of Mud Springs and an aunt, Hannah Erickson of Rock Springs. Funeral arrangements in charge of Rogan mortuary are pending word from relatives. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Sep 11, 1945 Baby Barnett Dies Judith Ann Barnett, five-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barnett of Superior, died Saturday night at Wyoming General hospital. The infant is survived by her parents, one sister, Roberta and two brothers, Stanley and Donald, all of Superior. The body was sent Monday from Rogan mortuary to Cody for burial. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Sep 12, 1945 Erickson Rites At 1 p.m. Friday Funeral services for Hilda Cornelia Erickson, 414 Walnut street, who died Monday at her home, will be held at 1 o’clock Friday afternoon at the Rogan chapel. The Rev. John A. Lutze, pastor of the Lutheran church, will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Sep 12, 1945 Noblit Services To Be Held Friday Funeral services for Mrs. Adeline Noblit, 75, former resident of Rock Springs who died last Friday in Evanston, will be held at 3:30 o’clock Friday afternoon at Rogan chapel. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. Mrs. Noblit, who had lived at Evanston for 30 years, was born at Kamas, Utah, the daughter of James and Adeline McCormick. Her husband, Samuel S. Noblit, died in Rock Springs in 1916. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Beulah Sweet of Pasadena, Calif.; one brother, Calvin McCormick of Kamas, Utah, and a niece, Mrs. Nan Spangler, of Salt Lake City. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Sep 12, 1945 Evers Funeral Rites Thursday Funeral services for Mrs. John Evers of Green River, who died Monday at her home, will be held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the Episcopal church in Green River. The Rev. Sidney Hoadley of Evanston will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview cemetery. Friends may view the body at the church between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Sep 12, 1945 Barbara J. Powers Services Conducted LYMAN, Sept. 11.—(Special)—Funeral services for Barbara Jane Powers, seven-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Powers of Mountain View, were held in the Lyman ward chapel. James E. Eyre was the speaker, George Blackner gave the invocation and S.O. Jarman offered the benediction. Burial was in the Lyman cemetery, with Bishop Clem G. Eyre officiating. Surviving are her parents, one brother, her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Tressa Durrant, and her paternal grandfather, George Powers, all of Lyman. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Sep 13, 1945 Mrs. Evers Rites Will Be Today Funeral services for Mrs. John (Jack) Evers of Green River will be held at 2 o’clock this afternoon at the Episcopal church there. The Rev. Sidney Hoadley of Evanston will officiate and burial will be in Riverview cemetery. Friends may view the body at the church between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Julia Gaensslen Evers, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Gaensslen, early day residents of Green River was widely known throughout the county. She operated the Tomahawk pharmacy in Green River for many years. Survivors besides her husband are one son, John Frederick, 7, and three sisters, Mrs. Helen Burton of Topeka, Kans.; Mrs. Alice Morck and Mrs. Freda Horton, each of Green River. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Sep 14, 1945 John Paul Webster Services Saturday Funeral services for John Paul Webster, ten-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Webster of Superior, will be held at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon at the Rogan mortuary chapel. The Rev. Hubert Kock of the Rock Springs Baptist church will officiate and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. John Paul Webster died Wednesday night at Wyoming General hospital. He was born Oct. 23, 1944 in Warner, Okla. Survivors include his parents; two sisters, Joan Webster and Ella Joy Marlow, and five brothers, William and Wilfred Webster, and Fred, Walter and Donnie Marlow. --- Green River Star, Sep 14, 1945 Death Called Julia Evers On Monday Death again saddened the community Monday, in early afternoon, when Julia A. Evers passed away at her home here, after six months of illness, during most of which time she had been able to be about her business duties. Julia A. Gaensslen was born in Green River on Sept. 16, 1902, the second daughter of the pioneers Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Gaensslen. She grew to womanhood in our midst, and graduating from the Green River high school in 1920, she attended the University of Illinois, being graduated from the school of pharmacy of that university in 1923, and being registered as a pharmacist in that state. In 1924, she successfully passed the examinations of the Wyoming State Board of Pharmacist examiners, and that year purchased the Tomahawk Pharmacy here. She had operated that establishment ever since. In 1935, she was united in marriage with John Evers, and of this union, one son, John Frederick, survives. Besides her husband and son, she is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Roy Burton, of Topeka, Kansas, who arrived here with her husband Tuesday evening; Mrs. Carl Morck, Jr., and Mrs. C. O. Horton, both of Green River. Funeral services were held at St. John's Episcopal church in Green River at 2 p.m. Thursday, Rev. S. A. Hoadley of Evanston officiating. Burial was in Riverview cemetery, overlooking the town which she had called her home all of her life. Arrangements were in charge of Rogan mortuary. Pallbearers were Edward L. Taliaferro, Harry Thuesen, Cliff Ellis, T. E. Rogers, Burnell Chapman, and D. F. Mahoney. Mrs. Evers has been one of the city's outstanding citizens and business women, and the people of our community join as one in extending their sympathy to the bereaved family. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Sep 21, 1945 Mrs. Fowkes, 64, Dead of Heart Ailment in Ogden EVANSTON, Sept. 20.—(Special)—Mrs. Edith Louise Bell Fowkes, 64, died Monday evening at Dee hospital in Ogden, following an extended illness with a heart ailment. Mrs. Fowkes was born Feb. 12, 1881, in Grassmore, Derbyshire, England, a daughter of William and Emily Bamford Bell, and came to the United States when she was six years old. Her life had been spent in Utah and Wyoming. She became a member of the LDS church at the age of ten, and was married Oct. 9, 1900, to Charles M. Fowkes in the LDS temple in Salt Lake City. Her husband died in December, 1935. Mrs. Fowkes resided at the Fowkes homestead in Almy, until a few months ago, when, because of her poor health, she moved to Evanston and later to Ogden to live with her children. Survivors include three sons, Charles M. and Arnold R. Fowkes of Evanston, and Clarence J. Fowkes of Riverton; five daughters, Mrs. E.H. Patrick and Mrs. C.W. Freston of Ogden; Mrs. W.L. Kirk and Mrs. J.F. White of Salt Lake City, and Mrs. J.E. Teter of San Clemente Island, Calif.; five sisters, Mrs. Ethel Stacey, Mrs. Joseph Sargent and Mrs. Leslie Brown of Coalville, Utah, and Mrs. Mae Stocking and Mrs. Ruby Diaz of Salt Lake City; three brothers, Joseph and Heber Bell of Almy and George Bell of Salt Lake City; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 1 o’clock Saturday afternoon in the Evanston LDS first ward chapel. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Sep 21, 1945 Pinedale Man Dies In Hospital Here Ben J. Krackenberger of Pinedale died Thursday morning at Wyoming General hospital, where he had been a patient for nine days. Funeral services, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, will be announced later. Krackenberger is a former Rock Springs resident. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Sep 25, 1945 1 Dead, 5 Hurt In Headon Crash East of Lyman One man was killed and five persons were injured Sunday in a headon collision two miles east of Lyman on U.S. highway 30. Ed Wheeler, 69, of Long Beach, Calif., died instantly when the 1940 Chevrolet sedan in which he was riding collided with a 1940 Plymouth sedan at 4:50 p.m. Driver of the Chevrolet, Elsie Kopp of Long Beach, and Mrs. Ed Wheeler were taken to the Coalville, Utah, hospital but the extent of their injuries is not determined. Katherine K. Schultz, 58, also of Long Beach, incurred chest and forehead injuries and is being treated at Wyoming General hospital. Occupants of the Plymouth, Mrs. Deni Mime, 31 and Edith Dinelli, 35, both of LaSalle, Ill., are in Wyoming General hospital where Mrs. Mime is being treated for cuts and bruises on both arms and legs, back and chest injuries. Mrs. Dinelli received face lacerations and chest injuries. It was announced yesterday that an inquest into the accident will be held by the Uinta county coroner. Both automobiles were completely demolished. The Chevrolet was traveling east and the Plymouth west. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Sep 26, 1945 Mrs. J.H. Dickey Dies in Dillon, Montana Mrs. J.H. Dickey, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Griffith Abraham, pioneer family of Rock Springs and widely known by older residents here, died at the family home in Dillon on September, 14 after a long illness. In 1887, Mrs. Dickey left Wyoming and went to Montana to make her home. She lived at Boulder, Belt, Hamilton and Dillon during her long residence in the state. Survivors include her husband, two sons, James H. Dickey of Butte, Mont. and Carl C. Dickey of Garden City, N.Y.; one daughter, Elizabeth Dickey of Garden City, N.Y.; two sisters, Mrs. J.H. Holmes of Salt Lake City and Mrs. A.M. King of Kemmerer; one brother, John Abraham of Byron; two grandsons and one granddaughter. Funeral services were held at the Episcopal church in Dillon on September 16, and burial was in the family plot. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Sep 26, 1945 Former Superiorite Dies at Pinedale Funeral services for Paul C. Hagenstein, 61, former resident of Superior, were conducted Thursday at the Community church in Pinedale. Hagenstein died last Sunday at his ranch home, five miles south of Pinedale. He suffered a paralytic stroke while working in the hayfield and died four hours later. Hagenstein was associated with the former First Bank of Superior between 1924 and 1929 and prior to going to Superior was cashier at the former Pinedale State bank. He was born June 2, 1885 in Ackley, Iowa and leaves his wife, two sons, Paul Hagenstein Jr., and Fred Hagenstein, and one daughter, Emma Lee, all at home. The Rev. J. Vincent Crane of the Rock Springs Congregational church officiated at the funeral, and the Pinedale Masonic lodge conducted its ritualistic burial service at the graveside. Robert D. Murphy and Horace Levesque represented the Rock Springs National bank at the services. Others from here two attended were Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Levesque, Mrs. Rudolph N. Carlson and Mrs. Jacob Holt. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Sep 27, 1945 Parents Hear Pfc. Veronda Dies Abroad City Patrolman’s Son Died in Germany Pfc. Arthur J. Veronda, 22, son of City Patrolman and Mrs. John Veronda of 440 Evans street, who was reported missing in action in December, 1944, has now been declared as killed in action, according to a message from the War department received Wednesday by his parents. The telegram signed by Witsell, acting adjutant general, reads as follows: “The secretary of war has asked me to express his deep regret that your son, Pfc. Arthur J. Veronda was killed in action in Germany on Dec. 19, 1944. He previously was reported missing in action. I regret that unavoidable circumstances made necessary the unusual lapse of time in reporting your son’s death to you. Confirming letter follows.” Arthur Veronda was born Nov. 17, 1922, in Rock Springs. He attended the city schools and was graduated from the high school in 1941. After his graduation he was employed at the White Mountain Lodge service station until he entered military service on March 5, 1943. A member of the infantry he left for overseas in September, 1944. Besides his parents he is survived by three brothers, Capt. George Veronda now en route to the Pacific; Cpl. Harry R. Veronda, stationed in Rome, and Charles Veronda of this city and two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Hudachko Jr., and Katherine Veronda, each of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Sep 27, 1945 Former Superior Man Is Dead in Kansas Word was received Tuesday of the death of Louis Buffo of Frontenac, Kans., resident of Superior for many years. He died Monday of a heart attack at his home in Frontenac. Mr. Buffo, who left Superior more than a year ago because of ill health, is survived by his wife, Phylis, and one son, Harold Buffo who is stationed at Ft. Scott, Kans. A brother-in-law, Richard Arkle and two sisters-in-law, Mrs. W.S. Fox and Mrs. Earl Williams, reside in Superior. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Sep 28, 1945 Two Killed, Six Hurt First Snow Brings Icy Rd. Mishaps Planes Halted, Trees Snap, Fire Occurs Two persons are known dead and six others injured in three of the four accidents which occurred on icy highways east and west of Rock Springs yesterday, incidental to the season’s first snow in this section. The Daily Rocket was unable to obtain complete information on an accident which occurred shortly before 7 o’clock last night at the continental divide, east of here. It is known, however, that an unidentified soldier and one man were killed in the crash. The man was killed instantly and the soldier believed to be about 20 years old, died en route to Rawlins Memorial hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Flynn of Salt Lake City and an unidentified girl, who were involved in the same accident, are in Wyoming General hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Flynn are being treated for deep face lacerations and possible fractures. Extent of the girl’s injuries is not known. Two men, one of whom is in critical condition, were injured in an accident five miles east of Lyman about five o’clock Thursday afternoon. Leonard J. Melvin, 47, of Salt Lake City and driver of the automobile, is suffering from a crushed skull and a broken arm. His companion, Frederick Findlay of Belleville, N.J., a discharged soldier, suffered minor lacerations and shock. According to Highway Patrolman Toby Koontz, who obtained a statement from Findley, the men were traveling east on U.S. highway 30 when the car struck a soft shoulder on the right side of the road, skidding sideways and overturning twice. The men are receiving treatment at Wyoming General hospital. Mary Beveridge of Rock Springs received minor injuries in an accident yesterday morning on the highway west of Rock Springs. The first definite repercussion from the storm in Rock Springs came around 6 o’clock Thursday morning when high winds and weight of sleet caused two primary 2,300 volt electricity lines to tangle and burn in half. The trouble occurred on C street, above Pine street, and flashes from the impact illuminated the area, awakening many residents. Electricity was shut off for about 50 minutes, between 6:30 and 7:20 a.m. while circuits were being repaired. United Air Lines traffic through Rock Springs was halted because of the downward weather. Only two planes, instead of the usual eight to 12, made tops at the local airport Wednesday night, eastbound planes were being held in Salt Lake City Thursday because of the lack of hotel facilities here and at cities farther east, while westbound air traffic was tied up in Chicago because of bad weather between there and Salt Lake City. Weather forecast for the Denver vicinity was poor last night and it was expected air traffic through Rock Springs would not be resumed until late today. Forced down by the inclement weather, a B-29 Superfortress settled at the Rock Springs airport at 4:40 o’clock yesterday afternoon. The crew, en route from Boise, Idaho, to Kansas, remained in Rock Springs last night and is expected to take off sometime today. Pilot is Capt. J.C. Harris and the three other crew members are Lieut. J.R. Bowman, co-pilot, T/Sgt. J.L. Bolhander, radio operator, and Pfc. W.L. Mitchell, radio operator. Union Pacific trains through Rock Springs were on schedule yesterday and officials did not anticipate any tieups as a result of the storm. In spite of icy highways, buses continued to operate on schedule. Trees and shrubbery were weighed down by the wet snow while one of the largest and most beautiful trees on the high school grounds was uprooted by the weigh tof the sleet on its branches. More tender shrubs and plants were killed by the below freezing weather, which persisted all day. Minimum temperature in the city yesterday, according to the local weather bureau, was 29 degrees—freezing, Maximum temperature was 32 degrees—still freezing! City fireman were forced out into the cold air at 6:40 o’clock last evening to extinguish a blaze in a trailer house on F street. Origins of the fire was undetermined and damage to the trailer, which belongs to Mike Bettendorf, was minor. About the only good that came of the sudden snowfall, outside of the increased precipitation, was that it settled the dust and made work on the Fourth street sewer easier. The pipe laying is expected to be completed by the end of the week and the ditch will be filled immediately after. Two seamen who stopped at the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce yesterday to make inquiries about road conditions were delighted with the snowstorm. They were en route to their homes in New York City from the South Pacific and had not seen snow for three and one-half years. So pleased were they with the snow that they asked Mrs. Glen Knox, chamber of commerce secretary, if she objected if they went outside and snowballed each other. Mrs. Knox readily assented, so for about 15 minutes, the boys happily pelted each other with snowballs. Declaring that they like the wide open spaces, the boys said they were coming back to Wyoming someday—even if the snow wasn’t here. Most of Wyoming and northeastern Colorado were hit by the storm. While the white blanket was as heavy as two inches in Wyoming, the snow melted as fast as the big flakes hit the ground in Colorado. A two-inch layer of white was reported at Casper, in east central Wyoming, as snow continued to fall late Thursday. Other Wyoming towns reported snowfalls of one inch and less. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Sep 28, 1945 Funeral Services for Infant Vigil Funeral services for Victoria Annette Vigil, four-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rufino Vigil of 1006 McCabe street, who died at 10:23 p.m. Wednesday will be held at 3 o’clock this afternoon at the South Side Catholic church. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. The infant is survived by her parents; one brother, Paul, and four sisters, Susie, Delores, Philys and Jennie Lee and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Archuleta of Dines. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Oct 1945 August Injuries Luke M. Radalj, age 52, single, faceman, Reliance No. 7. Mine, employed September, 1942. FATAL. The unit was splitting the pillar on an old Joy Panel. The top became bad at the upper end of the place, and the crew was moved back to No. 4 Joy Room. A bridge bar had been placed under the top coal, and the top coal in this room shot down. As the place was being cleaned up, timber was set with cap pieces on approximately 4-foot centers. Mr. Radalj was between the last row of props and was cleaning the area to set another timber when the rock fell. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Oct 1945 William McPhie Killed In Automobile Accident Mr. William McPhie, President of District No. 22, United Mine Workers of America, met his death August 23rd when the automobile he was driving struck the rear end of another automobile parked on the highway. The accident occurred at approximately 2 a. m., eleven miles west of Rawlins. Mr. McPhie was enroute to Rock Springs from Hanna where he had attended a Union meeting. Upon learning of his death, Joe Dowd of Price, Utah, Vice President of U. M. W. of A., District 22, came to Rock Springs to take charge of the office at the President's headquarters. Virgil Wright, the District Secretary, who had been in the central part of the state, also returned to Rock Springs at once. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, August 26th, at the Church of Latter Day Saints, Bishop Lyman Fearn officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery. John L. Lewis, National President of the U. M. W. of A. was represented by James Morgan of Cheyenne, International Representative of the Western Area and of District 22. Other official representatives at the funeral were: Joe Dowd, John Vlakovich of Price, Utah, International Board Member; W. A. Boyle, President of District 27 (Montana); Joe Masini, International Board Member of District 27; and William Fuller, National Teller. All the Sub-District Board Members of District 22 also attended. Mr. McPhie was born in Almy, Wyoming, on November 21, 1896. His family lived at Cumberland until 1929 when they moved to Reliance. Upon Mr. McPhie's election as Vice President in 1940, he and his family moved to Price, Utah. When he succeeded to the Presidency, upon Alfred Carey's death last December, the McPhie family returned to Rock Springs. Mr. McPhie was a member of the Old Timers* Association of The Union Pacific Coal Company. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Althera McPhie; four sons, Edward George, Reliance, Carlyle, United States Navy; Dwayne and Cecil, at home; two daughters, Mary Marlene and Ramona, also at home; and his father, William A. McPhie, who has been residing with him since February. Mr. McPhie was the second of the District's Presidents of this area to be killed in an automobile accident. Alfred Carey, his predecessor, was killed last December when his car skidded on the icy pavement west of Opal while he was on his way from Kemmerer to Rock Springs. Like Mr. Carey, Mr. McPhie was a fine type of Christian gentleman, whose kindly spirit and fine character will live long in the memory of his thousands of friends. The highways are indeed taking a bitter toll. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Oct 1945 Superior Judith Ann Barnett, five-month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Barnett, passed away at the Wyoming General Hospital on September 10 [sic]. Besides her parents, she is survived by two brothers and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 2, 1945 Mrs. Alexander Dies Near Cora Mrs. William J. Alexander, resident of Sublette county more than 30 years, died at 6 o’clock Sunday at her ranch home near Cora after a brief illness. Mrs. Alexander suffered a stroke that day and died within a few hours. Besides her husband she is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Roy Troxel of Boston, Mass.; Mrs. Cecil Talmadge and Mrs. Guy Decker, Jr., who reside in Utah, and Mrs. Charles Bryant of Cora; four sons, Dan Alexander, Bill Alexander and Robert Alexander, all of Cora, and Edgar Alexander of Rock Springs, and 13 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Franch of Winton and Mrs. Cora Davidson of Big Piney, and several brothers. A brother, Walter Yarger, resides at Daniel. Her daughter, Mrs. Bryant, and her husband were with Mrs. Alexander when she died. Edgar Alexander left Rock Springs for Cora Sunday after he was notified of his mother’s illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 2, 1945 David C. Davis, Former Resident Here, Succumbs David C. Davis, 72, of Granite City, Ill., and widely known in that community where he had spent almost 50 years, died of peritonitis the morning of September 18 at St. Elizabeth hospital, Granite City. At one time he resided in Rock Springs where he was employed in the coal mines. He was active in the United Mine Workers here. Mr. Davis was known as “Doctor” Davis among the older tin mill workers where he was employed as a tin mill heater for many years at the Granite City Steel company mills. He was an active member of the Granite City lodge, No. 11, Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers. He was financial secretary of this lodge for many years and was its delegate to several national conventions. He had also held the office of financial secretary of Trumbull lodge, No. 79, Warren, Ohio. He was born in Wales, Sept. 22, 1872 and came to the United States when a small child. He was married to Mrs. Mary Jane Herbin of Rock Springs, and since his retirement from the mill several years ago they had resided on a small farm near Granite City. Survivors besides his wife are two brothers, Harry C. Davis and James C. Davis, each of Granite City; and three sisters, Mrs. Priscilla Young of Fredonia, Kans.; Mrs. Mary Stanford of Topeka, Kans. and Mrs. Phoebe Micodemus of Long Beach, Calif.; one stepson, Cpl. Leonard E. Herben of Kelly Field, Texas; and four stepdaughters, Mrs. Ward P. all of this city; Mrs. Richard Dupape of Granite City; Mrs. Sam Loujonier of Vancouver, B.C., and Mrs. Eli Cornet of Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada; 22 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Granite City on his 73rd birth anniversary and burial was in St. John’s cemetery. Mrs. Ward Ball and granddaughter, Jacquelin Faccio left by plane on September 18 and were in Granite City for the services. Mrs. Homer Turner of Springfield and Mrs. William Lappi of Chicago, two nieces, also attended the services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 3, 1945 Salice Funeral Funeral services for Roberto Salice, 73, who died at Wyoming General hospital Saturday will be held at 2 o’clock this afternoon at the Rogan mortuary chapel. The Rev. George Ridgway will officiate and burial will be in the local cemetery. Mr. Salice, who resided at 511 Ridge avenue, has been a patient at the hospital since mid-July. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 3, 1945 William B. Hower Dies in Hospital William B. (Billy) Hower, 20, died at 4:30 o’clock Tuesday morning at Wyoming General hospital, where he had entered as a patient last Thursday. He resided at 916 Sixth street. He was born Feb. 5, 1925, at Canton, Ohio, and came to Rock Springs with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Hower, 16 years ago. He attended the Rock Springs schools and was associated with his father in business. Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife, Irene, of this city; four brothers, Robert, George, James and Jack, all of Rock Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Joe Clark of Kemmerer, Mrs. Alfred Battista of Blairtown and Patty Hower of Rock Springs. Funeral services, in charge of the Wildermuth mortuary, will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 4, 1945 Rites for W.B. Hower Funeral services for William B. (Billy) Hower, 20, of 916 Sixth street, who died Tuesday at Wyoming General hospital will be held at 2:30 o’clock this afternoon at the Congregational church. The Rev. J. Vincent Crane will officiate and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers will be Louis Ruiz, Donald Piaia, Clarence Nelson, John Tadevich, John Kattich and Clarence Sharpe. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 5, 1945 White Rites Await Army Son’s Arrival Arrangements for funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy A. White of Green River who died Wednesday at Wyoming General hospital after a lingering illness, will be made on arrival of her son, Lieut. Ray White. Funeral service will be in charge of Rogan mortuary. Lieutenant White who is stationed with the Army Air Forces as Nashville, Tenn., was notified last night by telephone of his mother’s death. He left immediately for Green River. --- Green River Star, Oct 5, 1945 Mrs. D. White Dies Wednesday At Rock Springs Mrs. Dorothy White, 55, died at the Wyoming General hospital in Rock Springs Wednesday after having been ill during the past eight months. Known throughout the community, her many friends sorrow at her passing. Dorothy Fickler, only child of Andrew and Mary Fickler, was born December 29, 1889, in Oshkosh, Wis., coming west early in life. On Nov. 15, 1905, she and George White were united in marriage at Pocatello, Idaho, and of this union one son, Lt. Ray White, of the United States Army Air Force survives. In 1922, Mr. and Mrs. White came to Green River to make their home, he preceding his wife in death here several years ago. During the war, Mrs. White has been employed in the mechanical department of the railroad, doing her part to alleviate the manpower shortage. Lt. White, who has been stationed at Nashville, Tenn., was notified of his mother's death that evening, and immediately started for Green River. His wife, the former Marguerite King of Green River, has been in Denver, and arrived in Green River Thursday. Funeral services will be held at the Social Hall in Green River at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, the Rev. W. Stanley Jones of the First Baptist church officiating. Burial is to be in Riverview cemetery. Her body will lie in state at the Social hall from 10 a. m. Sunday until time of the services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 6, 1945 Funeral Rites For Mrs. White Will Be Sunday Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy A. White, 55, who died Wednesday at Wyoming General hospital, will be held at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Social hall in Green River. The Rev. Stanley Jones, pastor of the First Baptist church, will officiate and burial will be in the Riverview cemetery. The body will be taken Sunday from the Rogan mortuary to the Social hall in Green River where friends may call after 10:30 a.m. Dorothy Fickler was born Dec. 28, 1889 at Oshkosh, Wis., the daughter of Andrew and Mary Fickler. She was an only child. As a young girl she left Wisconsin and went to Idaho where in 1905 she married George White at Pocatello. In 1922, Mr. and Mrs. White and their son, Raymond, came to Green River. Her husband preceded her in death several years ago. During the war Mrs. White was employed in the mechanical department of the Union Pacific railroad company in Green River. Several months ago she was forced to give up her work because of ill health. Survivors include one son, Lieut. Ray White of the Army Air Forces who was stationed at Nashville, Tenn. Accompanied by his wife Lieutenant White reached Green River late Thursday night. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 10, 1945 VET MINER FATALLY HURT Alexander Henetz Dies After Mishap In E Plane Mine Russo-Jap War Veteran Happy Week Ago Over GI Son’s Return from Japanese Prison Alexander (Alex) Henetz, 62, veteran Rock Springs resident, 1212 Eleventh street, died at 3 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at Wyoming General hospital from injuries suffered in a mine accident early yesterday morning. Just one week ago on Tuesday the senior Henetz was jubilant because his son, Cpl. Mike Henetz, released after three years from a Japanese war prison, was home. It was the first time the father had seen his son since 1939 when he left San Diego with the marines for foreign service in China. “I was never so happy in my life,” Mr. Henetz told a Rocket reporter then. The accident which claimed the life of Mr. Henetz occurred about 8 o’clock Tuesday morning in the Union Pacific Coal company’s No. 11 mine at E Plane when a derailed mine car knocked out a timber. The falling timber struck Henetz of the head, causing a skull fracture. He was rushed to Wyoming General hospital where his attending physician pronounced his condition critical. He died without regaining consciousness. Cpl. Michael Henetz and his sister, Mrs. E.S. Collins, the former Anne Henetz, arrived her last Tuesday from San Francisco by plane. They left Sunday for Cheyenne to visit their brother, Alex Henetz, Jr. Mrs. Collins had planned to return yesterday to San Francisco but was notified of her father’s serious condition. Accompanied by her two brothers, they left Cheyenne at once by car, arriving here yesterday afternoon after their father had died. Mr. Henetz, resident of Rock Springs for 25 years, was born April 25, 1883 in Russia. He had worked for the coal company since June 11, 1920. Mr. Henetz fought a losing fight with the Russians against Japan in 1905 and more than 40 years later his two American born sons, Lieut. Fred Henetz and Cpl. Michael Henetz, with the marines, fought against the same enemy and helped defeat them. The elder Henetz was wounded in the Russo-Japanese war and his two sons were wounded in the south Pacific in World war II. He always expressed great pride that his sons fought for the United States, his adopted country. After fighting with the Russians in Manchuria, Henetz sailed for the United States in 1906, residing first in Bridgeport, Conn. Several years later he came west, making his home at Pueblo and Denver. In 1920 he left Denver with his family and came to Rock Springs where he had since resided. His wife, who was also born in Russia, died here in September, 1937. Survivors are three sons, Alexander Henetz of Cheyenne, Lieut. Fred Henetz of San Francisco and Cpl. Michael Henetz, and three daughters, Mrs. E.S. Collins, Mrs. Paul Corner and Mary Henetz, all of San Bruno, Calif. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 10, 1945 Infant Abram Rites Funeral services for Joseph Abram, one-day old infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Abram of Superior, who died shortly after birth at Wyoming General hospital, were held Monday at the Rogan mortuary chapel. The Rev. George Ridgway officiated, and burial was in the local cemetery. Besides his parents, the infant is survived by a sister, Carmen Mae, of Superior. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 10, 1945 Superior Man Pinned Under Car Killed Instantly Pete Lopez, Jr., 32, of Superior was killed instantly about 10:05 p.m. Monday, when the car which he was driving on a detour road in Superior went down a steep embankment and turned over, pinning him beneath. His wife and Mrs. Ray Casias, who were passengers in the car, escaped with minor bruises. Lopez, his wife and Mrs. Casias were enroute to White City and because of a bridge in construction took a detour road back of White City. Just before reaching a curve in the road the car lights went out, Lopez lost control of the vehicle and it catapulted down and embankment. Coroner J. Warden Opie who investigated, said that no inquest will be held. Lopez is survived by his wife, Herlinda; three children, Louis, Ralph and Rudolph, all of Superior; his father, Pete Lopez Sr., of El Paso, Texas, and four brothers, Ralph Lopez of Walsenburg, Colo.; Joseph Lopez and Henry Lopez each of El Paso and David Lopez who is in the army, and several sisters. Funeral arrangements in charge of Rogan mortuary will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 10, 1945 Thomas J. Walker Dies of Injuries Received in Mine Thomas Jay Walker, 41, who was injured early Tuesday afternoon in an accident in the Lion Coal corporation’s New Star mine at Blairtown died at 6 p.m. at Wyoming General hospital where he was rushed by ambulance. Walker, who was rope rider at the mine, was switching mine cars when the rope broke. He was caught in a trip of run away cars and he was crushed, receiving internal injuries. Coroner J. Warden Opie will investigate the accident preceding an inquest which will be held. Walker was born Feb. 4, 1904 at McAllister, Okla. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Yedinak of this city; a sister, Mrs. Grant Harris of Rock Springs, and a brother, Oscar Walker of Taft, Calif. Funeral arrangement in charge of Rogan mortuary will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 11, 1945 THOMAS JAY WALKER Funeral services for Thomas Jay Walker, 41, who died Tuesday at Wyoming General hospital from injuries received early Tuesday morning in a mine accident at the New Star mine at Blairtown, will be held at 10 o’clock Saturday morning at the Rogan mortuary chapel. The Rev. Vincent Crane will officiate and burial will be in Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 11, 1945 PETE LOPEZ, JR. The body of Pete Lopez, Jr., 32, of Superior, who was killed Monday night in an automobile accident on a detour road back of White city, will be sent Thursday from Rogan mortuary to Lafayette, Colo. Funeral services will be held there later this week and burial will be in the Lafayette cemetery. Lopez is survived by his wife and three children. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 12, 1945 Costanso Salvatico Dies Wednesday at Home in Blairtown Costanso Salvatico, 67, resident of this community for 26 years, died at 11:30 o’clock Wednesday night at his home at Blairtown. He had been ill for several months. Salvatico, a retired coal miner, was born Sept. 29, 1878 in Italy. He is survived by his wife, Teresa; one son, Joe Salvatico of Blairtown; two daughters, Mrs. E.F. Sullivan of Rawlins and Mrs. E.F. Conzatti of Bremerton, Wash. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Rogan mortuary chapel followed by burial in the city cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 12, 1945 Native Evanston Woman Is Dead EVANSTON, Oct. 11 (Special)—Mrs. Ethel [sic] McCabe, 41, died on Tuesday at Basin. She was born Nov. 21, 1903 in Evanston, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Whipple. She was a member of the Catholic church in Evanston. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jessie Gibson of Aurora, Utah, and Marian McCabe of Evanston; one son, John McCabe of the navy, and one brother, Frank Whipple of Evanston. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 12, 1945 ALEXANDER HENETZ Funeral services for Alexander (Alex) Henetz, 62, who died Tuesday as result of a mine accident at E-Plane that morning, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. Rev. George Ridgway, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 12, 1945 Henetz Death Found Accidental by Jury At an inquest conducted last night by County Coroner J. warden Opie into the death of Alex Henetz, who died Tuesday afternoon at Wyoming General hospital from injuries incurred in a mine accident early Tuesday morning, it was decided that Henetz came to his death as the result of an accident. The verdict was reached by the jury read as follows: “We, the jury find that Alex Henetz came to his death as the result of an accident, which occurred in E-Plane mine, Oct. 9 1945, when a car derailed, hitting the leg of a crossbar which was knocked out, the leg striking Mr. Henetz on the head, causing a skull fracture.” Members of the coroner’s jury included John Oscar Shassetz, Fred Gatti and John Havrilo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 13, 1945 Lieut. Fred Henetz Here for Funeral Lieut, Fred Henetz, who is stationed at the marine base at Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, Calif., arrived in Rock Springs last night. He was called here because of the death of his father, Alexander Henetz. Lieutenant Henetz was accompanied by his wife, the former Mary Siegert of Green River. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 13, 1945 Corazza Funeral Services Tuesday Funeral services for Joseph Ernest Corazza of Superior, 58, who died at 12:30 a.m., Friday, at Wyoming General hospital where he had entered as a patient on October 6, will be held at 9:30 o’clock Tuesday morning at South Side Catholic church. The Rev. S.A. Welsh will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Rosary services will be recited at 7:15 p.m. Monday at Rogan mortuary chapel. Joseph Ernest Corazza, who was born Nov. 12, 1886, at Brez, Tyrol, is survived by his wife, Blanche of Superior; two daughters, Josephine Corazza of Cheyenne and Mrs. Avo Pierantoni of Superior, and a brother, Sylvio Corazza, of LaBarge. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 13, 1945 Death of Walker Termed Accident At an inquest conducted last night by County Coroner J. Warden Opie into the death of Thomas Jay Walker, who died Tuesday at Wyoming General hospital from injuries incurred in a mine accident early Tuesday morning, the coroner’s jury returned the following verdict: “We, the jury, find that Thomas Jay Walker came to his death as the result of an accident when the rope that was used for pulling the trip broke, causing the trip to run away and wreck and crush Mr. Walker beneath. We feel this rope was overloaded for its condition.” The verdict was signed by Frank Chevalier, foreman; Duncan Stewart and John Velaga, members of the jury. The inquest was held at 7:30 p.m. at city hall. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 13, 1945 Injuries Received in Motor-Truck Crash Are Fatal Injuries received in an automobile accident last Saturday night took the life early Friday morning of William Dutchik, 64, of 106 Reed street. Mr. Dutchik died at 5:30 o’clock at Wyoming General hospital. One other person, his wife, Mrs. Mary Dutchik, was injured seriously in the headon collision which occurred two miles east of Farson on the Farson-Lander highway. Dutchik received chest injuries and his wife is being treated at the hospital for a broken hip, fractured ribs and knee injuries. Her condition is fair. Mr. and Mrs. Dutchik were passengers Saturday in a 1937 sedan driven by George Applehans of 410 P street when his car was in collision with a 1941 truck belonging to Gaston Erramouspe of 108 Second street. According to Highway Patrolman M.S. Jordan who investigated, Erramouspe was traveling east on the Farson-Lander highway when some hay fell off his truck. He turned around and parked the truck facing west on the left side of the highway to reload his hay, according to a report made by Jordan. Applehans, who was en route to Lander was blinded by the lights on Erramouspe’s truck and the collision resulted, Jordan explained. In the car with Applehans were his son and daughter who received minor bruises and face lacerations. Jordan said last night charges have not yet been filed but an inquest will be held. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 16, 1945 Superior Marshal Death Accidental, Verdict at Inquest At an inquest conducted yesterday in Superior by County Coroner J. Warden Opie into the death of Waino Maki, 35, marshal of Superior, who was killed Sunday in a hunting accident, the jury returned the verdict of accidental death. The verdict read as follows: “We, the jury, find that Waino Maki came to his death by a gunshot wound from a gun fired accidentally by George Bobchalk.” Members of the jury included Gus Sturholm, Tom Stephenson and James Draycott. Maki was fatally shot Sunday afternoon when he, Bobchalk and William Dolenc, each of Superior, were hunting deer about eight miles east of Superior. Maki went down into a clump of trees in a valley below the hill on which Bobchalk was standing. Not realizing Maki had gone into the valley, Bobchalk fired from a 30-06 rifle when he saw the leaves and limbs of the trees moving, thinking Maki was a deer. He instantly realized he had hit someone when Maki screamed, and both men rushed to Maki’s side. Maki was hit in the left side of the back and was conscious when the men reached him. One of the men in the party immediately left for Superior to get a physician, but Maki died within 45 minutes to an hour later, before the doctor reached the scene. Waino W. (Red) Maki was born Nov. 14, 1910, at Superior. He had been police chief there for the past three years and prior to that was employed by the Union Pacific Coal company. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Erick Rink of Superior; three brothers, E.M. Maki and Leonard Maki, each of Superior, and Pfc. Darmo Maki, who is stationed in Germany; three sisters, Mrs. Harley Holt of Cheyenne, Mrs. E.W. Kape and Mrs. Robert Clark, both of Pinedale. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 17, 1945 Retired Engineer, J.H. Henley, Dies EVANSTON, Oct. 16—(Special to The Daily Rocket)—John William Henley, 67, retired Union Pacific engineer, died Monday at this home in Evanston. He was born September 25, 1878, in Baileyville, Kans., the son of Anthony and Helen Finerty Henley. He came to Evanston in 1905 to work on the Union Pacific railroad, and was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fireman and Engineers. For the past several years he was engaged in the trucking business in Evanston. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Florence Burk Henley of Evanston; two sons, Jeff Henley of Ogden, Utah, and Roy Henley of Green River; one daughter, Mrs. Florence Larson of Salt Lake City; three brothers, Albert Henley of Evanston, Anthony Henley of Baileyville, Kans., Mrs. Nellie Rice of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Mrs. Annie Davis of Lake City, Iowa; and six grandchildren. Rosary was recited at the family home Tuesday evening and requiem mass will be said at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mary Magdalen church, with Father O’Connor officiating. Burial will be in the Evanston Catholic cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 18, 1945 Andrew Jackson Services Friday Funeral services for Andrew Jackson, 61, widely known colored resident, who died Saturday at Wyoming General hospital, will be held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon at the Wildermuth chapel. The Rev. R.K. Lewis will officiate, and burial will be in the family plot in Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers will be Hugh Shields, Dave McGregory, Charles Shields, A.N. Booker, Thomas Meadows and Larry Williams. Mrs. Mae Collins, a sister of Mr. Jackson, and Mrs. James Solomon, a sister-in-law, each of Akron, Ohio, have arrived in Rock Springs to attend the services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 18, 1945 John W. Morgan, Here More Than 50 Years, Dead John William Morgan, 71, of 417 Soulsby street, resident of this city more than 50 years, was found dead about 1 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at his home. Apparently he had died from a heart attack and had been dead about ten hours. Mr. Morgan had worked for the coal mines in this area until May, 1944, but recently had been employed at the White Mountain lodge. He went to work Monday. When his sister-in-law, Mrs. Joseph McTee, a neighbor did not see him around the house yesterday morning she notified his daughter, Mrs. LeRoy Crookston. Mrs. Crookston and Mrs. McTee entered the Morgan home and found that Mr. Morgan was dead. He had suffered from asthma for a number of years and Mrs. Crookston did not leave her father until late Tuesday evening and he seemed to be feeling as well as usual. County Coroner J. Warden Opie who investigated the death, said last night that no inquest will be held. John W. Morgan, who was born July 27, 1874 at Coalville, Ill., is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Crookston and Mrs. Earl Leak each of Rock Springs; four grandchildren; two grandsons, Joe Alvin Worley of the navy and Jack Crookston stationed on Iwo Jima, and one great-grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Miriam Walker and Mrs. Elizabeth Dickson and one brother, Seth Morgan, all of Portland, Ore. His wife, Sarah McTee Morgan, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John McTee Sr., early day residents, died July 9, 1941. Funeral services in charge of Rogan mortuary, will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 18, 1945 Mrs. Anna C. Logan Of Green River Dies Mrs. Anna Caroline Logan, 70, of Green River, died Wednesday at Wyoming General hospital where she had entered as a patient seven days ago. Mrs. Logan, who resided at a ranch four miles west of Green River, was born Oct. 18, 1874 at Chicago, Ill. She had been a Sweetwater county resident ten years. Survivors are two sons, George Logan and Henry Logan, each of Green River; three daughters, Mrs. C. McCartney of Burbank, Calif.; Mrs. Frank Morehead and Mrs. Ernest Adams, each of Kearney, Neb.; two brothers, George Jacobson of Emmett, Idaho and Frank Jacobson of Omaha, Neb.; one sister, Mrs. Harley Woodward of Lincoln, Neb. and 13 grandchildren. The body will be sent Friday from Rogan mortuary to Overton, Neb., where funeral and burial services will be held. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 19, 1945 Jackson Funeral Services Today Funeral services for Andrew Jackson, 61, widely known Rock Springs resident who died Saturday at Wyoming General hospital, will be held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon at Wildermuth funeral chapel. The Rev. R.K. Lewis will officiated. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. Mr. Jackson had resided for 26 years in Rock Springs where he was engaged in the general contracting business. Survivors include seven sons, Kenneth and Theodore, with the armed forces, and Andrew, Bobby, William, John and Jean, all of Rock Springs; six daughters, Ree, Nancy, Alice, Mary, Irene and Betty, all of Rock Springs; and three sisters, Mrs. John Hoff, Mrs. Louise Garris and Mrs. Annie Gamble, all of Charlotte, N.C. Pallbearers will be Hugh Crouch, Dave McGregory, Charles Shields, A.N. Booker, Thomas Meadows and Larry Williams. The body was taken at 5 p.m. Thursday to the family residence at No. 6 where it may be viewed by friends until time for the funeral services. Friends are asked to call at the home and to attend funeral services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 19, 1945 Maki Services Held Thursday Funeral services for Waino W. (Red) Maki, 35, chief of police at Superior, who was killed Sunday in a hunting accident about eight miles east of Superior, were held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon in the Congregational church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Vincent Crane officiated and burial was in Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers were Sheriff Mike Maher of Green River, Tom Lavery of Superior and Pat Lepenske of Rock Springs, deputy sheriffs, Oscar Olsen, John Zakovich and Jack Hansen, Rock Springs city patrolmen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 19, 1945 John Percich, 30 Years Resident Here, Succumbs John Percich, resident of Rock Springs for 30 years, died early Thursday morning at Wyoming General hospital, where he had been a patient for four days. Percich, retired coal miner, was born in Zrnovica, Jugoslavia, and came to the United States in about 1908. He was a member of Croatian lodge No. 374 in Rock Springs. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Paul Percich, who lives in Europe; three brothers, Anton, Marion and Vincent Percich, and one sister, Mary Percich, all of whom live in Europe; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Marko Percich of 1301 Tenth street, and two nephews, Philip Percich, who is stationed with the Naval Air Corps in Pensacola, Fla., and Angelo Percich of 1301 Tenth street. Funeral services will be at 3:30 Sunday afternoon at the North Side Catholic church, with the Rev. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 7 o’clock Saturday evening in the Rogan Mortuary chapel. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 20, 1945 Percich Funeral Services Sunday Funeral services for John Percich, who died Thursday at Wyoming General hospital, will be held at 3:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the North Side Catholic church. The Rev. Albin Gnidovec will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Rosary services will be recited at 7 o’clock this evening at the Rogan chapel. Percich, retired coal miner, was born Dec. 22, 1881 in Zrnovica, Jugoslavia and came to the United States in 1904. He is a member of Croatian lodge No. 374. Survivors include his mother, three brothers and a sister, all of Europe; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Percich, of this city and two nephews, Philip Percich, stationed at Pensacola, Fla., and Angelo Percich of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 20, 1945 JOHN W. MORGAN Funeral services for John W. Morgan, 71, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, with Rev. George Ridgway officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. Morgan died early Wednesday at his home at 417 Soulsby avenue. The body will be taken from the Rogan mortuary to the home of a daughter, Mrs. LeRoy Crookston, at 710 Ludvig street, at 4 p.m. today to remain until the hour of the funeral. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 23, 1945 VERN REDMOND Funeral services for Vern (Tennessee) Redmond, porter at Wyoming general hospital, who died suddenly after a heart attack Saturday morning while at work at the hospital, will be held at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the Rogan mortuary chapel. The Rev. Richard Emerson, pastor of the Assembly of God church will officiate and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 24, 1945 Evanston Resident Shoots Himself EVANSTON, Oct. 23—(Special)—Fred Johnson, 53, who was employed by the Evanston garbage disposal department the past few years, committed suicide at about 1:30 o’clock Sunday morning by shooting himself with a shotgun, according to Roy E. Bryan, Uinta county coroner. His body was found at 11 o’clock Sunday morning at his home in North Evanston by Frank Whipple. Johnson, native of Sweden, was reported to have been in poor health and despondent for some time. He had no relatives in Evanston. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 24, 1945 Woman, 65, Dies During Auto Trip Mrs. Frederick Kehl, 65, of Vaughn, Wash., died of a heart attack Monday in Wamsutter. Accompanied by her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smith, she was en route in an automobile to Denver where she expected to spend a few weeks. The body has been brought from Wamsutter to Rogan mortuary and will be sent Thursday to Vaughn. When Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Kehl reached Wamsutter late Monday afternoon they decided to stop there and get something to eat. Mrs. Kehl suffered a heart attack in the café and died immediately. In addition to her daughter, Mrs. Smith, she is survived by her husband and daughter, Evelyn of Vaughn and a son, Raymond Kehl of Colorado Springs who has been notified of his mother’s death and is en route to Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Smith will also return to Washington. Mrs. Kehl was born March 20, 1880 at Ashton, Mich., but had resided for a number of years in Washington. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 26, 1945 Mrs. Victor Smith Rites Will Be in Kemmerer Today Funeral services for Mrs. Victor Smith, 80, of Kemmerer, former Rock Springs resident and widely known in this community will be at 11 o’clock this morning in Kemmerer. After the services the body will be brought to Rock Springs and will be buried in the Smith family plot in Mountain View cemetery. Mrs. Smith died Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mike Murphy, in Pinedale where she was a guest. Victor Smith, who died about three years ago, and T.A. James of this city organized the Superior Lumber company and were partners for many years. The Smiths lived next door to the James family on C street, now the Fred Magagna home. The Smith family left here 25 years ago to make their home in Kemmerer. Mrs. Smith is survived by two sons, Clarence Smith and Arthur Smith, each of Kemmerer, and two daughters, Mrs. Mable Middleton of Kemmerer and Mrs. Esther Murphy of Pinedale, and a number of grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. T.A. James, accompanied by their daughter, Mrs. Viola Reese, will attended the funeral services for Mrs. Smith. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 27, 1945 Durkee’s Death Due to Natural Causes Is Ruling Funeral services for Marcus Roy Durkee, 60, of Cheyenne, signal supervisor of the Union Pacific railroad Wyoming division since 1942, who died Thursday of a heart attack at Carter, will be held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Congregational church in Green River where he had resided for ten years prior to 1942. The Rev. Burton Crane will officiate and the body will be sent from Wildermuth mortuary to Lodgepole, Neb., where graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday. Because of the sudden illness and subsequent death at Carter, the attending physician asked for an autopsy. The autopsy was conducted at 11 o’clock Thursday night by Uinta County Coroner Roy Bryan of Evanston, revealed that Durkee’s death was caused by rupture of the coronary artery and fatty degeneration of the heart. Born March 25, 1885 in Lodgepole, Neb., Durkee began his railroad career in 1910 as section foreman in Nebraska. Until 1920 he held signal maintenance jobs at various places along the Union Pacific line in Nebraska and Wyoming. In 1929, he was made charging station foreman at Laramie. Later he was appointed assistant signal supervisor of the Wyoming division and in 1935 came to Green River. Appointed signal supervisor of the Wyoming division in January, 1945, the Durkee family moved to Cheyenne to make their home. Survivors include his wife, Julia M. Durkee of Cheyenne; one son, Burton of San Francisco; two daughters, Mrs. Walter Humphry of Cheyenne and Harriet Durkee, student at the University of Colorado at Boulder. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 30, 1945 Man Suffocates Smoking in Bed; Son Finds Body Roy Lee Hatfield, 54, who occupied a cabin at the rear of 686 Ahsay avenue, was found dead at his home Monday afternoon by his son, Roy Lee Hatfield Jr. Young Hatfield had come to the city from Powder Wash and went to the cabin where he found the door locked. He forced open the door and saw the body of his father on the bed. The bed and bedding were partially destroyed by fire. Mr. Hatfield was employed at the Hurst Dairy. County Coroner J. Warden Opie who investigated, said yesterday that according to relatives and friends, Hatfield had been in the habit of smoking in bed. Opie said he had apparently been smoking when he fell asleep and the bedclothes had caught fire, the smoke suffocating him. Because there was no air in the cabin and the doors and windows were closed the flames had died out and neighbors had seen no evidence of the fire. Opie added no inquest will be held. Hatfield, who had seriously injured his finger when it was smashed in a car door Friday, did not report for work Saturday. His employer and co-workers did not take notice of the fact because of his injury. Mr. Hatfield was born Aug. 28, 1891 in Oklahoma. He had resided in Rock Springs two years and had been employed by the Hurst Dairy company about a year. Survivors, besides his son, include two daughters, Mrs. Iola Smallwood and Welamae Hatfield, each of Reliance, and one sister, Mrs. Olie Burge of Frederick, Okla. Funeral services will be at 3:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at Rogan mortuary. The Rev. Richard Emerson, pastor of the Assembly of God church, will officiate and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 30, 1945 MECHANIC DIES, VET INJURED IN PLANE CRASH CAA PROBES FALL NEAR EVANSTON Were Spotting Deer From Airplanes Civil Aeronautics Administration officials are in Evanston investigating a plane crash which occurred about 10:30 o’clock Sunday morning 15 miles northeast of Evanston when Acie (Ace) Eastman, 36, Evanston auto mechanic, was killed instantly. Seriously injured was Lamar Ashton, 30, World war II veteran and first vice commander of Medicine Butte post of the American Legion in Evanston, who is suffering from head cuts and severe shock. Ashton is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Ashton of Woodruff, Utah. Eastman and Ashton, pilot of the aircraft, had taken a Taylorcraft plane belonging to Otis Komalis, instructor for the Evanston Fliers, Inc., out over Medicine Butte and Pleasant valley to spot deer which, according to friends, they intended to hunt later in the day. The wrecked plane was discovered nose down in an aspen grove by Charles Carruth, Jack Stonebraker and Mark Phipps, deer hunting north of Medicine Butte, and whom Ashton signaled before he collapsed. The hunters took Ashton into Evanston for medical treatment immediately, but Ashton was unable to give a coherent statement concerning the cause of the tragedy. Uinta County Sheriff Frank Narramore conducted an investigation at the scene after he was notified by the hunters. Investigating the accident are Harold Grandy of the general inspection branch of the CAA in Cheyenne, and M.P. Hanscom of the air safety board of the CAA in Denver. Uinta County Coroner Roy Bryan has not indicated whether an inquest will be held. Acie Eastman was born Dec. 19, 1908 in Woodruff, Utah, a son of Maroni C. and Nellie Walton Eastman. He attended Evanston schools and was employed at the Burdette service station as an auto mechanic. He was a member of the Evanston Lions club and the Evanston volunteer fire department. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Louise Stacey Eastman; his parents; three brothers, Lavene Eastman of Ogden; Arnold Eastman of Evanston, and Pfc. Don Eastman of the army; five sisters, Mrs. Norma Robertson of May, Utah; Mrs. Lester D. Pope and Mrs. Willis Christensen, each of Ogden, Mrs. Robert Faddis and Angie Eastman, each of Evanston. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 30, 1945 Many From Here Attend Services For Mrs. Dolenc Funeral services for Mrs. John Dolenc, 61, an early day resident of Rock Springs, were held Sunday in Lander. Burial was in Hudson. Mrs. Dolence was born Nov. 25, 1883 in Skofja, Loka, Jugoslavia from where a large number of present day Rock Springs residents came originally. She came to Rock Springs when a young woman and was married here. She then moved to Lander where she resided for a number of years. She was prominent in Rebekah and Royal Neighbor lodge circles, holding her membership in both organizations in Hudson. Survivors are her husband, five sons, John Dolenc at Kiska, Alaska, who went to Lander by plane when advised of his mother’s death; Tony of DuNor, Wyo.; Staff Sgt. Linkia Dolenc, who is stationed at Las Vegas, Nev.; Staff Sgt. Victor Dolenc, who is stationed at Ft. Bliss, Texas; and Sgt. Frank Dolenc who is in the Philippines and who was the only member of the family unable to attend the funeral; one daughter, Mrs. Robert Evans of Casper, and one brother, John Pinter of Lander. Mrs. Dolenc died last Wednesday at Bishop Randall hospital in Lander. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 30, 1945 Mrs. M. Gerrard Dies in Hospital Mrs. Mary Alice Gerrard, 73, of 1016 Seventh street, resident of Rock Springs for 40 years, died Saturday at midnight at Wyoming General hospital where she had been a patient for six days. Mrs. Gerrard was born Dec. 26, 1871 in Astley, Lancastershire, England. She came to Evanston in 1901 and moved to Spring Valley in 1903. After that mining camp was closed in 1905, the family came to Rock Springs to make their home. She is survived by one son, James V. Gerrard of this city; one daughter, Mrs. H.E. Collins of Greeley, Colo.; one adopted daughter, Mrs. Olive Davis Fuller of Murray, Utah; one brother, William Pendlebury of Blackfoot, Idaho; one sister, Nellie Young of Berwick-on-Tweed, Scotland, and one granddaughter, Dorothy Gerrard of Rock Springs. Funeral services, in charge of Rogan mortuary, will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Oct 31, 1945 MRS. MARY ALICE GERRARD Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Alice Gerrard, 73, of 1016 Seventh street, widely known resident of this city, will be held at 2 o’clock this afternoon at the Episcopal church. The Rev. George W. Ridgway, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. The body was taken at 4 o’clock Tuesday afternoon to the family home where it will lie until time for the services. The Rogan mortuary is in charge of arrangements. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Nov 1945 Superior Funeral services for Joseph Corazza of Superior were held at 9:30 a.m., October 16, at the South Side Catholic Church, with the Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating. Mr. Corazza passed away October 12 at the Wyoming General Hospital, where he had been a patient for a week. Mr. Corazza was born November 12, 1886 at Brez, Tyrol, and is survived by his wife, Blanche; two daughters, Josephine of Cheyenne, and Mrs. Avo Pierantoni of Superior; and a brother, Silvio Corazza of LaBarge, Wyoming. The rosary was recited at Rogan Mortuary at 7:15 p.m., October 15. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Nov 1945 Superior A hunting trip ended in tragedy October 14th, when Red Maki, Marshal of South Superior, was killed. His death is grieved by the entire community. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Nov 1945 Superior Services for Pete Lopez were held October 13, in Lafayette, Colorado. He was killed instantly when the lights of his car burned out and the car plunged over an embankment. Mr. Lopez was born on June 29, 1913 in Old Mexico and is survived by his wife, Herlinda; three sons, Louis, Ralph and Rudy; his father, Pete Lopez, Sr., of El Paso, Texas; and four brothers, Ralph of Walsenburg, Colorado; Joseph and Henry of El Paso, and David, who is with the armed forces in the Pacific. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Nov 1, 1945 Dutchik Inquest Verdict is Given At an inquest conducted last night by County Coroner J. Warden Opie into the death of William Dutchik, members of the jury concluded that Dutchik came to his death as the result of injuries incurred in an accident, October 6. Following is the verdict of the jury: “We the jury hereby find that one William Dutchik came to his death from injuries incurred in an automobile accident while he was a passenger riding in an automobile owned and operated by one George Applehans, which automobile collided with a truck belonging and operated by one Gaston Erramouspe, said accident taking place approximately two miles east of the Farson store on the Lander-Farson highway on the evening of Oct. 6, 1945. Members of the jury were O.E. Bertagnolli, John Anselmi and Barney Taggard. Dutchik died October 12 at Wyoming General hospital from injuries suffered in the accident October 6 on the Farson-Lander highway, when Applehans collided with Erramouspe’s truck. According to Highway Patrolman M.S. Jordan, the truck was parked facing west of the left side of the road, after Erramouspe had turned around to reload some hay which had fallen off the vehicle. Mrs. Dutchik, also in the car, still is in Wyoming General hospital where her condition is reported fair. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Nov 2, 1945 Ralph W. Strayer’s Father, 81, Is Dead George B. Strayer, 81, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., father of Ralph W. Strayer of this city, died on Thursday at his home. He suffered a heart attack, according to word received by his son. Mr. Strayer had visited numerous times in Rock Springs. He had been in good health and the day preceding his death had been active in his real estate business. He was born in Pennsylvania but had gone to Waterloo, Iowa, where he had made his home for many years. Survivors are his wife, of Ft. Lauderdale; two daughter, Mrs. A.E. Kubeck of Oklahoma City and Hazel B. Strayer of Cedar Falls, Iowa; two sons, C.J. Strayer of Drinkwater, Saskatchewan, Canada, and R.W. Strayer of Rock Springs; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Nov 6, 1945 Groutage Rites Await Advices Funeral arrangments for Winfred H. Groutage, 66, of Winton are pending receipt of information as to the time two of his sons who are in army service, will arrive in Rock Springs. He died Saturday night at Wyoming General hospital. Groutage had lived in this community for 20 years and was in the employ of the Union Pacific Coal company at Winton. He was born Jan. 30, 1879 in Staffshire, England. Survivors are his wife, Clara; six sons and two daughters. The sons are Joseph Groutage, Salt Lake City; Fred and Earl, Rock Springs; James, Winton; Louis, stationed at an army base in Florida, and Ralph, stationed at an army base in Texas. The daughters are Mrs. Lavona Wooden, Stansbury and Lucile, at home. He had five grandchildren. Three brothers, Jack Groutage, whose whereabouts are unknown; Harry Groutage of Kemmerer and Joseph Groutage of Logan, Utah; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Schrader of Chicago, Mrs. Annie Lynch whose home is in Idaho and Mrs. Tillie Johnson of Kemmerer. One son, Mike Groutage, lost his life in World war II, dying in action in Germany in July, 1944. --- Green River Star, Nov 2, 1945 Mrs. Fisher Dies at 76 Mrs. Margaret Fisher, 76, sister of Union Pacific President William Jeffers, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Celia Dahlstorm, last week. She had been ill for 18 months and had been confined most of that time. Mrs. Fisher, a former resident of Green River, left here some 17 years ago, after raising her family in Green River. Funeral services were held Monday at St. Mary's Cathedral with the Rev. Father Hartman officiating. Mrs. Fisher is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dahlstrom and Mrs. Bruce Bailey of Portland, Ore.; by a son, Leonard C. Fisher of Los Angeles; by three granddaughters, Margaret and Beatrice Dahlstrom of Cheyenne and Marilyn Kay Fisher of Los Angeles; by three brothers, William Cal and A. N. Jeffers, and by three sisters, Mrs. Mabel Gorham, Mrs. Gertrude Carey and Mrs. Frank McDonough of Omaha. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Nov 6, 1945 Mystery Man’s Death Accident Inquest Decides At an inquest conducted yesterday by Uinta County Coroner Roy Bryan into the death of an unidentified man, found dead October 25 near the railroad section house at Wyuta, near the Wyoming-Utah line, members of the jury decided the man met his death through an accident. The verdict reads as follows: “We the jury find that the man came to his death as the result of an accident, having been struck either by a railroad train or an automobile or a truck.” Members of the jury included Charles Harzell, J. Robert Hamblin and J.P. Hudson. Sheriff Frank Narramore said yesterday further investigation revealed the man had a broken neck and right should and was severely bruised. His injuries, the sheriff said, were typical of a train, truck or automobile accident of that kind. It also was pointed out by the sheriff that there is a road within the right of way where the man was found, and that a vehicle traversing this could have struck him. Attempts to identify the man will be continued, Sheriff Narramore said, although no reply has been received from the Denver office of Price Administration headquarters concerning a ration book bearing the name of William Webb found near the body. Authorities also are awaiting a report from Washington on the man’s fingerprints. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Nov 6, 1945 Pinedale Man Dies Jack Martin of Pinedale died late Saturday night at Wyoming General hospital here. He had been ill for several weeks and was a patient at St. John’s hospital in Jackson before he was brought to the hospital here ten days before his death. The body is at the Wildermuth mortuary pending funeral and burial arrangements. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Nov 6, 1945 Victim Dies In Hospital Hours Later Hunting for Rabbits Brings Tragedy Basil Young, eight-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Young of 128 Grant street, died at 10 o’clock Sunday night in Wyoming General hospital, death being due, according to authorities, to a gunshot wound through the head when, they say, Robert Gasperetti, 15, accidentally discharged a .22 calibre automatic rifle Sunday noon on No. 4 hill at the west end of the city. There were three boys in the party at the time. Bobby Kirby, 14, and the Young boy left their homes on Grant street about 12 o’clock Sunday noon to climb the hill where they often played around the “R.S.” sign that is visible in most sections of the city. On their way they were joined by the Gasperetti boy. After reaching the sign the boys sat up a bottle as a target to shoot at. They then walked approximately 200 years beyond the sign to look for rabbits. The Young boy mounted a rock about two and one-half feet high and the Gasperetti boy stood a few feet away with one foot on another rock and his gun in his hands. The gun went off and Gasperetti was unable to explain the discharge, other than he had failed to set the safety. When Gasperetti and Kirby realized what had happened they started for town, carrying the Young boy, going directly to the Young home. When Mr. and Mrs. Young saw the condition of their son they started with him immediately for the hospital. He was unconscious and did not regain consciousness before he died approximately nine hours later. The accident occurred between 12:30 and 1 o’clock. Coroner J. Warden Opie will conduct an inquest at the city hall tonight, starting at 7:30 o’clock. The Young family came to the Rock Springs area last spring, residing at Winton and Reliance before coming into Rock Springs to live. However, Basil remained at their former home in Louisiana until last September when his mother went from Rock Springs to Shreveport and brought him here to enter school. He attended the third grade at Roosevelt school. Besides his parents, Basil leaves a brother, Eldon, 4. The body will be sent to Ruston, La., for burial. The Wildermuth mortuary is in charge of arrangements here. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Nov. 8, 1945 Boy, 17-Months-Old, Dies at Hospital David Lester MaGee, 17-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. MaGee of Superior, died early yesterday morning at Wyoming General hospital. Accomapnied by his parents, the body will be sent tonight from the Rogan mortuary to Paris, Ark., former home of the MaGee family, for burial. David Lester was born June 20, 1944, in Albany, Calif. Besides his parents he is survived by two brothers, Jerry Jack and Paul West MaGee; one sister, Barbara Jean, all at home; his grandparents, Lonnie MaGee of Superior and Mr. and Mrs. F.J. West of Ozark, Ark. --- Green River Star, Nov 9, 1945 Manila Boy Killed Relatives and friends of Joe Nelson, son of Vernon Nelson of the Manila vicinity, have received word this week that young Nelson gave his life in the final days of the hostilities in the Pacific, although details have not been received here. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Nov. 10, 1945 Superior Miner, Injured Monday, Dies at Hospital Jesse Sanders, 29, of Superior, died yesterday at Wyoming General hospital. He was injured in the D.O. Clark mine at Superior Monday and had been in the hospital since then. Sanders was found squeezed between two mine cars in the mine, The Union Pacific Coal company authorities said yesterday. Coroner J. Warden Opie will conduct an inquest within the next few days. Sanders had been in the company’s employ since March 25, 1942. He was born Dec. 18, 1915, in Fountainet, Ind. Survivors are his wife, Leota Fay, who has been living in Afton and Superior; three sons, Monty Ames, James Almo and Danny Randall Sanders; one daughter, Marilyn Kay; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Sanders of Rosedale, Ind.; one brother, James Sanders, of Superior and another brother and four sisters who reside in Rosedale, Ind. The body is at the Rogan mortuary, pending final arrangements for funeral services. It will be taken to Afton for burial. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Nov. 13, 1945 Mrs. Brooks Funeral To Be This Afternoon Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Brooks, 69, widow of Edward Brooks, who died Saturday morning at her home, will be at 2 o’clock this afternoon at the Masonic temple. The Order of Eastern Star lodge will be in charge of the services and burial will be in the family plot in Mountain View cemetery. Graveside services will be conducted by E.A. Chester of the First Church of Christ. Scientist. Pallbearers will be John Traeger, Samuel Condie, Albert Walters, E.A> Chester, O.G. Sharrer and R.D. Murphy. Wildermuth mortuary is in charge of arrangements. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Nov. 16, 1945 World War II Vet Dies at Hospital Dores Green, 34, discharged Word war II veteran, died Wednesday night at Wyoming General hospital where he had been a patient for four days. He had resided in the community only four weeks, going to Superior in October to work in the coal mines. Little is known of Green’s war record other than that he served with the Navy in the Alaskan theater and shortly after his discharge located in Superior. He has no relatives in this area. He was born May 8, 1911, but the place of his birth was not known here yesterday. Funeral arrangements are pending attempts to locate relatives which he may have had. The body is at the Wildermuth mortuary. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Nov. 16, 1945 Vet Mine Worker Killed on Tipple Tom Kawaguchi, 69, was killed Thursday afternoon in an accident at The Union Pacific mine tipple at Reliance, authorities announced. There were no eyewitnesses to the accident. The body was discovered on the six-inch mine run loader boom of the tipple and it is presumed the accident occurred about 2 p.m. He was apparently caught by the mixing conveyor and dragged through the tipple to the mine run boom. County Coroner J. Warden Opie who investigated, said that an inquest will be held. Kawaguchi, who was not married, made his home with two other men in a house at Reliance. He came from Japan 40 years ago to make his home in the United States. A brother, T. Uchikoshi, and family reside at Quealy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Nov 17, 1945 Crash Kills Tom Berta Theater Operator, Civic Head, Victim 6 Others, Including Air Officers, Injured One of Rock Springs’ Leading Citizens; Collision Occurs On Way to Airport; Another Man In Serious Condition Thomas Berta, prominent Rock Springs theater operator and civic leader, died instantly at about 10 o’clock yesterday morning in a headon collision three miles east of Rock Springs on U.S. highway 30. Six persons, including four crew members, of the “Wings of Victory” airmada which was staged here Thursday, were injured, one seriously. Berta, Sweetwater County War Finance committee chairman, who supervised the “Wings of Victory” show which netted $160,235 in bonds, was conveying the four airmada members to the airport for their takeoff to Cheyenne when the accident occurred. The injured were: CPL SAMUEL BALDWIN of Nashville, Tenn., severe face lacerations. LIEUT. HOWARD MANNCHEN of New London, Wis., head bruises. SGT. EDWAR TUCKER of Pittsburgh, Pa., face cuts. CPL. JOHN YOVICH of Warren, Pa., head cuts. CHARLES APPLEGATE of Superior, fractured ribs and chest injuries. MRS. CHARLES APPLEGATE, Superior, injured pelvis. The most seriously injured were Applegate whose condition was reported fair at Wyoming General hospital last night, and Mrs. Applegate, whose condition at the hospital is reported good. All four airmen were treated at the hospital and subsequently released for their flight to Cheyenne later in the day. According to Highway Patrolman M.S. Jordan who investigated, Berta began to skid on the icy highway as the car being driven west by Applegate was approaching. Applegate, Jordan said, swerved to his right in an attempt to avoid a collision, but failed to miss Berta who was unable to bring his automobile under control. When the cars crashed headon, Berta was thrown against the steering wheel of his automobile with such force that he died immediately. Corporal Baldwin was riding in the front seat with Berta and the other three men were in the rear seat. Following the collision, Applegate’s car slid into the ditch to its right and overturned while Berta’s car was at a standstill on the right side of the highway. In the automobile behind Berta were Floyd Bailey, who was driving, Al Carollo, Lieut. Norton Bettigole and Lieut. R.G. Shifelt of the Cheyenne air force operations office. Captain Charles and a sergeant, whose name was not revealed. Thomas Berta was born June 20, 1888, in Braidwood, Ill., the youngest son of John and Catherine Berta. He spent his boyhood in and around Braidwood and came to Rock Springs in 1906 when he was 18 years old. He had made his home here since that time. Shortly after his arrival in Rock Springs he and his sister, Mary Berta, opened a show house and motion picture theater. Their first theaters were the Lyric and the Oracle and later the Grand and Rialto theaters operating the first ones on Pilot Butte avenue and K street. They organized the Rialto Theater company in 192? And after building the present Rialto building, opened the popular playhouse on Feb. 17, 1921. The original company, composed of Rock Springs residents, sold the theater to the Fox Theater Corporation on Oct. 1, 1929. Berta remained as manager for the Fox company, managing the theater up until the time of his death. Tom Berta, as he was known throughout the entire Rock Springs community, was one of the foremost citizens of the city. For the past two consecutive years the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce voted him as the most outstanding citizen of the city. The last communitywide activity was his chairmanship of War Bond drives in Sweetwater county and it was on a Victory bond drive mission which he was engaged when he went to his death. Every man, woman and child within the confines of Sweetwater county know the successful way in which he put over all bond drives during the war and the successful way in which he was putting over the current Victory bond drive. The Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce was planning for several weeks to sponsor a testimonial dinner in his honor sometime after the end of the Victory bond drive. The chamber’s plans for the dinner had been held a secret and Berta was unaware of the honor which his fellow townsmen were going to confer upon him. Berta was a charter member of the Rock Springs Lions club and was one of the first directors of the city’s Chamber of Commerce, and was active in both organizations. He was a member of the Rock Springs council of Knights of Columbus in which he held the rank of fourth degree knight and was a regular attendant of the South Side Catholic church. Berta is survived by his wife, Kay Mahoney Berta, whom he married July 19, 1939, in St. Basil’s Catholic church in South Haven, Mich.; two brothers, Dominick Berta of Cheyenne, and John Berta of Rock Springs; four sisters, Mary Berta of Rock Springs; Mrs. William Hakey of Tovey, Ill., and Mrs. Victor Delmastro and Mrs. Louis Jirot of Braidwood, Ill.; a number of nieces and nephews including Thomas Delmastro and Mrs. Marshall Nelson, both of Rock Springs. His parents and one brother, Joseph Berta, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at the South Side Catholic church at 9:30 a.m. Monday and the body will be taken to Braidwood, Ill., for burial. The funeral party will leave Rock Springs Monday night for Braidwood and will include Mrs. Berta and her sister, Jane Mahoney, a teacher in the city schools; Mary, John and Dominick and Mrs. Joseph Berta. The body will be taken to the Mary Berta home at 369 C street Sunday afternoon and the rosary will be said there at 7 o’clock that night. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Nov. 20, 1945 Mrs. H. Mackey Dies Suddenly Mrs. Hilda Mackey, 52, widow of the late Edward E. Mackey, died suddenly about 11:30 p.m. Saturday at her home at 516 Dewar drive. She apparently had suffered a heart attack. Hild Luoma Mackey was born May, 13, 1893 at Ironwood, Mich., and came to the community 27 years ago. Survivors are one son, Arvo Mackey of this city; her mother, Mrs. Anna Wuonola of Astoria, ore., and five brothers, Andrew Luoma of Astoria; Gust Luoma of Portland; Nester Wuonola, Wayne Wuonola and Arvid Wyuonola, all of Astoria. Her husband died suddenly of a heart attack on Dec. 22, 1942 while making preparations to go to work. Funeral services, in charge of Rogan mortuary, will be held at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the Congregational church. The Rev. J. Vincent Crane, pastor, will officiate. Sam Martin will read the obituary and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Nov. 20, 1945 Man Killed While Hunting Father of 4 Dies Later In Hospital Richard Gunyan, 25, Victim of Bullet Richard Gunyan, 25, of 820 Connecticut street, died at 11:15 o’clock Sunday night at Wyoming General hospital, death resulting from a gunshot wound through the head, according to Sweetwater county authorities who yesterday investigated the accident. The shot is reported to have been fired from a .22 Stevens rifle in the hands of Jack McGarvey, 14, son of Mrs. Patrick McGarvey of 20 Ridge avenue. Gunyan and young McGarvey were two of a party of four who started north to hunt rabbits late Sunday afternoon. The others were Jack Gunyan, brother of the victim and Patrick McGarvey, 16, brother of Jack McGarvey. The hunters reached the Boar’s Tusk area, north of highway 187 in vicinity of 14 mile hill, north of Rock Springs, after dark. When they spotted rabbits running across the road in front of their car they stopped, planning to kill several by the lights of the car which were augmented by a spotlight. Richard Gunyan was driving the car and his brother occupied the front seat with him. The McGarvey brothers were riding in the rear seat of the car, Jack on the left directly behind Richard Gunyan. Jack Gunyan and Patrick McGarvey vacated the car on the right side and Richard Gunyan and Jack McGarvey left the car on the left side. Gunyan knelt on the ground with his gun in his hand presumably to take aim at rabbits which the party had sighted in the lights ahead. He raised to his feet just as Jack McGarvey standing behind him, fired at a running rabbit. The shot from McGarvey’s gun struck Gunyan in the head and he sank to the ground, authorities report. Realizing Richard had been shot, the other three hunters placed him in the car and started for Rock Springs. On reaching here they drove directly to Wyoming General hospital entering the wounded man at 8:30 o’clock. He died two and one-quarter hours later. Gunyan lapsed into unconsciousness when he sunk to the ground beside his car after the bullet had pierced his head. He died without regaining consciousness. Coroner J. Warden Opie and Sheriff Mike Maher took a coroner’s jury, accompanied by Jack Gunyan and the two McGarvey boys, to the scene of the shooting yesterday afternoon where the officers investigated, with the three hunters relating what had happened. The jurors were Cecil Outsen, James Davis and Lieut. George Schmidt. At an inquest conducted yesterday afternoon by County Coroner J. Warden Opie, the jury concluded that the shooting was accidental. Verdict reads as follows:’ Richard Gunyan came to his death while hunting on November 18, 1845, as a result of an accidental shot fired from a .22 caliber rifle. We feel that all members of this hunting party should be exonerated.” Jury members were James F. Davis, George A. Schmidt and C.A. Outsen. Richard Gunyan was born June 27, 1920, in Denver and spent most of his life in Rock Springs. He was employed as a hoistman at the Colony Coal company’s mine at Dines at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Miller Gunyan; four children, Richard Jr., 4; Betty Jean, 3; Gerald, 2 and Rogers, four months; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Gunyan, three brothers and six sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Nov. 21, 1945 Gunyan Funeral Services Friday Funeral services for Richard Gunyan, 25, of 715 Connecticut street, will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Congregational church, with Rev. J. Vincent Crane officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. The body will remain at the Wildermuth mortuary chapel where friends may call prior to the services. Gunyan died at Wyoming General hospital Sunday night of a gunshot wound which he incurred that evening while hunting rabbits in the vicinity of Boar’s Tusk, north of Rock Springs. A coroner’s jury which investigated the accident Monday exonerated all members of the hunting party from blame and designated Gunyan’s death as accidental. The victim of the accident is survived by his wife, Audrey Miller Gunya, and four children, Richard Jr., 4; Betty Jean, 3; Cheryl, 2; and Rogers, four months; his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Ben Gunyan of this city; three brothers, Robert of San Diego, and Ronald and Jack, at home; six sisters, Mrs. George Markisich of Salt Lake City, Mrs. Don Corder, Mrs. Harvey Washum and Mrs. George Kettering of Rock Springs, Mrs. Felix Chabre of Dines and Betty Jane, at home. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Nov. 21, 1945 Kawaguchi’s Death Is Held Accidental At an inquest conducted last night by County Coroner J. Warden Opie, a jury concluded Tom Kawaguchi of Reliance met his death through an accident. Following is the verdict: “We the jury find that Tom Kawaguchi came to his death as the result of an accident at the Reliance tipple.” Jurymen were Robert Farmer, Jim Hudson and Everett Hernandez. Kawaguchi was killed November 15 at the Union Pacific Coal company’s Reliance mine tipple. His body was discovered on the six-inch mine run loader boom of the tipple and it is presumed the mishap occurred about 2 p.m. He apparently was caught by the mixing conveyor and dragged through the tipple to the mine run boom. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Nov. 23, 1945 Chris Miller, 68, Dies at Hospital Pete Christian Miller, 67, resident of Rock Springs for 40 years, died at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Wyoming General hospital after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Miller was born May 11, 1878 in Denmark, was a nephew of the late Mrs. Christian Bunning and the late Peter Hougard, each of this city. He had never married. Of later years he had been employed at the hospital here. Survivors include two brothers, who are now residing in Denmark; one aunt, Mrs. Paulina Nelson of Winters, Calif., and several cousins who reside in Rock Springs. A brother, Maurice Miller who came here in 1908 preceded him in death and is buried in Mountain View cemetery. Funeral arrangements, in charge of Rogan mortuary, will be announced later. --- Green River Star, Nov 23, 1945 Eunice Mahoney Is Victim of Long Illness Funeral services for Mrs. Eunice Spearman Mahoney, wife of D. F. Mahoney of Green River, were held in Crawford, Nebraska, Wednesday, the birthplace and childhood home of the deceased. Mrs. Mahoney died Friday evening at the Wyoming General hospital in Rock Springs following an illness lasting several months. Local memorial services were held in the Wildermuth Mortuary in Rock Springs Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The body was shipped Tuesday morning, accompanied by Mr. Mahoney. The two daughters, Mrs. John G. NettleIton, Jr. of Los Angeles, and Miss Elaine, left by automobile for the Nebraska city, accompanied by their uncle, James Spearman of Crawford. Eunice Elaine Spearman was born in Crawford, Neb., March 5, 1900. Married April 20, 1921 to D. F. Mahoney, the family came to Sweetwater county in 1929, when they settled in Rock Springs where Mr. Mahoney was employed by the Mountain Fuel Supply Co. In 1930 the family moved to Green River, where they have since resided. Mrs. Mahoney had been a popular and energetic worker in various civic groups, especially active in the Girl Scouts and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. Survivors, besides her husband and two daughters, are her mother, Mrs. Josephine M. Spearman of Crawford; two brothers, James Land Cyrus Spearman of Crawford, and two sisters, Mrs. Jack Hallegan of Pomona, Calif., and Mrs. Leo Manion of Omaha. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Nov. 25, 1945 John Kormas Died From Exhaustion John Kormas, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kormas of 843 Center street, died from exhaustion on April 12, 1942. This was the sad news received Wednesday by members of the Kormas family after more than three and one-half years of an anxious waiting over the uncertainty of the young man’s fate. Kormas was reported missing in May 1942 and the telegram from the War department declaring him dead, is the first word received since then. The telegram the War department announced, will be followed by additional details. A radio technician in the Army Air Forces, Kormas enlisted in 1939. He was sent to the Philippines in 1941 and was stationed at Clark field at the time of the Jap sneak attack at Pearl Harbor in December of that year. He was graduated from the Rock Springs high school in 1937. Prior to his enlistment he was employed by the Union Pacific Coal company. Survivors besides his parents are five sisters, Mrs. H.W. Johnson of Oakland, Calif., Mrs. David S. Paxton, Mrs. Faye Cully and Mrs. Nick Conzatti all of Bremeteron, Wash., and Mrs. Jack Facinelli of this city. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Nov. 27, 1945 Woman Gets Probation in Stab Death Husband Slayer Put on Five-Year Parole EVANSTON, Wyo., Nov. 26—(Special to The Daily Rocket)—Probation for five years was the sentence meted out today in district court to Mrs. Theda Owens Moore, 28, of a first degree murder charge in connection with the stabbing death of her husband, Winifred (Ted) Moore, 40, in their home here Sunday, April 23, this year. The court accepting a voluntary plea of manslaughter, issued the following statement: “Mrs. Theda Owens Moore of Evanston pleaded guilty to a charge of manslaughter before District Judge H.R. Christmas in district court of the third judicial district on Monday, November 26, the day on which she was to go to trial on a charge of murder, first degree. “At the request of her attorney, Louis Kabell of Evanston, the court permitted the previous plea of not guilty to be withdrawn and a plea of guilty entered to the lesser charge of manslaughter. “The county and the prosecuting attorney, Dwight Wallace, accepted the plea on behalf of the state. Mrs. Moore then filed her request for a delay of sentence and to be released on parole for a maximum of five years, setting forth the necessity for her caring and providing for her two minor children. “The request was accompanied by a petition signed by many residents of Evanston asking that the court grant such parole. “After due consideration, the court granted the delay of sentence and placed the defendant on parole for a period of five years. “The case was then referred to the state probation officer for further investigation and to set up additional requirements for the parole. “Violation of the parole will be subject to Mrs. Moore being sentenced for manslaughter. “Mrs. Moore who has been free on bail since June 25 last, was then released, subject to the terms of the parole, and her bondsmen for $15,000 were released. “The defendant had been confined in the county jail from April 25 last to June 25 for the fatal stabbing of her husband. The sheriff notified the 70 men who had been summoned to serve on the jury panel that they need not appear Monday afternoon. More than 35 state and defense witnesses were advised to disregard their subpoenas in the case.” The murder, authorities report, culminated three days of quarreling and drinking the Moore home. It was reported that Moore had beaten his wife during the quarrel and the she exclaimed, “If I had a knife I’d kill you.” Her husband is then said to have handed her his hunting knife, telling her to go ahead. Mrs. Moore, it was charge, took the weapon and stabbed her husband five times. Two thrusts entered his heart and he died almost instantly. Later, Mrs. Moore surrendered to Deputy Sheriff Preston Eyre. She pleaded not guilty when arraigned before Justice of the Peace Reuel Walton on May 1. Her preliminary hearing was set for May 11 when first degree murder charges were filed. Upon pleading not guilty she was bound over to the October term of court, with bond set at $15,000. Funds were raised by members of her family and she was admitted to bond on June 25. Moore, former state highway employee, worked at the Utah sand and gravel pit in Evanston at the time of his death. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Nov. 27, 1945 Dies in Hospital Auto Mishap 11 Days Ago Fatal For Mrs. Yenne Mrs. Harold Yenne, resident of Sweetwater county for six years, died at 11 p.m. Sunday at Wyoming General hospital from injuries received 11 days ago in an automobile accident 45 miles south of Rock Springs. Mrs. Yenne, who was driving a car from Rock Springs to her home in Powder Wash, one of the Mountain Fuel Supply company’s gas stations, struck an icy spot in the road. The car left the road and Mrs. Yenne was thrown with such force against the steering wheel that she suffered internal injuries which resulted in her death. A woman and infant, passengers in the car, were not injured. At first Mrs. Yenne did not believe she was seriously hurt and continued to drive the car which was slightly damaged, to Powder Wash. She was brought into the hospital here late that night. Thelma Wilder Yenne, who was born in Central City, Neb., the daughter of Will A. and Annie Dehm Wilder, is survived by her husband; one son, Harold Gale of Powder Wash; one daughter, Margaret Rogene Yenne, a student at Denver University; her parents; four brothers, Ernest J. Wilder of Dayton, Ore.; Fred Wilder of Alliance, Neb.; Harold Wilder of Grant, Neb.; and Merle Wilder of this city; two sisters, Mrs. May Niles of Rock Springs and Mrs. Will Everette of Central City. Mrs. Wilder of Central City and Harold Wilder of Grant, Neb., mother and brother of Mrs. Yenne, and her daughter Margaret Rogene were in Rock Springs where they were called because of Mrs. Yenne’s serious illness. Other relatives will arrive here today. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at Rogan mortuary chapel. The Rev. Vincent Crane, pastor of the Congregational church will officiate and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Nov. 27, 1945 “Hitch” Murder Trial on Jan. 7 KEMMERER, Wyo., Nov 26—(Special to The Daily Rocket)—Don Wilde, 29, of Hammond, Ind., pleaded not guilty to a first degree murder charge today at his arraignment before District Judge H.R. Christmas. He was bound over for trial on January 7. Wilde was charged in the death December [sic] 14 of Henry Wallace, 33, of Dexter, Ia. Wallace was slain near Cokeville, Wyo., by one of three hitchhikers he had picked up in Nebraska, officers said. The body then was stuffed in the trunk of his car. Two other hitchhikers are remaining in Kemmerer as material witnesses to testify at the trial, authorities said. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Nov 30, 1945 Frank Dellabarba Dies at Age of 82 Frank Dellabarba, 82, resident of this community 42 years, died Wednesday night at the home of his son, John Dellabarba at Blairtown. A native of Italy, he was born Sept. 22, 1863 at Chieta and came to the United States in the early 1900s. His only survivor is his son, John, with whom he made his home. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 o’clock Saturday morning at the South Side Catholic church. The Rev. S.A. Welsh will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Rosary services will be recited at the Rogan mortuary chapel at 7 o’clock tonight. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Nov 30, 1945 Davis Services Held Thursday Afternoon Funeral services for Frances Elaine Davis, 40, wife of Charles Davis who died Sunday at her home in Superior, were held at 3:30 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the Rogan chapel. Mrs. H.E. Buckles, reader in the Christian Science society of Rock Springs, conducted the services and burial was in Mountain View Cemetery. Frances Elaine Work, who was born Sept. 2, 1905 at Lewiston, Idaho, is survived by her husband; her mother, Mrs. Dan Guilmetto of Redman, Wash., and her brother, John Work of Astoria, Ore. Mrs. Davis had resided three months in Superior. Mrs. Guilmetto and John Work arrived in Rock Springs to attend funeral services for Mrs. Davis. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Nov 30, 1945 Funeral Notices MRS. MARIA MOTTO Funeral services for Mrs. Maria Motto, 72, who died Tuesday at her home in Blairtown, will be held at 8 o’clock this morning at the North Side Catholic church. The Rev. Albin Gnidovec will officiate and burial will be in the Motto plot in the St. Patrick’s cemetery in Kemmerer. The Rev. John O’Connor will have charge of the graveside services. Funeral arrangements are in charge of Rogan mortuary. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Dec 1945 The Passing of Tom Berta With the accidental death of Mr. Thomas (Tom) Berta on Friday morning, November 16, the city of Rock Springs and the state of Wy: oming lost a splendid citizen and, what is more, a kindly, lovable gentleman. Tom was the friend of everyone who was privileged to know him, and his radiant greeting drew every person within his ken close to him. We of The Union Pacific Coal Company, who so often drew on his gracious personality to conduct our safety award meetings, will find it extremely difficult to find his successor. Of commanding stature, Tom was always kindly in his contacts, his quick wit and gentle humor enlivening every gathering he attended. In this discordant age, Tom's smile and soft spoken words came as a benediction to many a tired soul, and the measure of public work done by him, more especially exemplified by the many successful bond drives which he conducted at a great sacrifice of time and money, placed our friend high up in the rank of unselfish patriotism. So we sayGood-bye, Tom; you were a real man and a great citizen, and we know that you did not live in vain. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Dec 1945 October Injuries Alex Henetz, Sr., age 62, widower, timberman, Rock Springs No. 11 Mine, employed June, 1920. FATAL. The 9 North Entry was being turned off the Main Slope and the empty track completed. The frog for the high side track had been laid and the high side rail to a point one foot beyond the frog. The rope rider gave the loaders one car and started to pull out. The slack rope had fallen over the end of the high side rail and, when the rope became tight, the car was derailed, the back end knocking out a leg supporting a crossbar, which struck Alex, who was standing on the slope. Alex sustained a fractured skull. Henry C. Rice, age 37, married, Joy operator, Hanna No. 4.A Mine, employed August, 1943. FATAL. Approximately fifteen cars of top coal remained to be loaded in the room before moving out. As the top coal was being loaded, the high side rib was exposed and considered dangerous. As the last car was loaded, the nipper signaled the motorman out and saw Henry starting out with the Joy loader when a portion of the high rib turned over, covering him beneath the loose coal. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Dec 1945 Superior David Lester McGee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McGee, died at the Wyoming General Hospital where he had been a patient for several days. The body was accompanied to Paris, Arkansas, the former home of the McGee family, for burial. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 1, 1945 Funeral Notices FRANK DELLABARBA Funeral services for Frank Dellabarba, 82, a resident of this community 42 years, who died Wednesday at his home in Blairtown, will be held at 9:30 o’clock this morning at the South Side Catholic church. The Rev. S.A. Welsh will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Rosary services were recited Friday night at Rogan chapel. Survivors include his wife, Incorronata and one son, John Dellabarba. Funeral arrangements are in charge of Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 5, 1945 Domenico Sacchona, Native of Italy, Dies Domenico Sacchona, 73, a resident of this community for 25 years, died Tuesday at Wyoming General hospital where he had entered as a patient on November 29. He was born in Italy Sept. 20, 1872. He has no known survivors but made his home with Mike Tomgenovich who resides at the Goat ranch west of Rock Springs. Funeral services, in charge of Wildermuth mortuary, will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 5, 1945 Body of Baby Sent To New Mexico Home The body of Joe Jaramillo, two-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jaramillo of Winton, who died Saturday at the home of his parents in Winton, was sent from Rogan mortuary to Los Cerrilos, N.M., former home of the Jaramillos. The infant, born last September 18 in Los Cerrilos, is survived by his parents; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leopaldo Jaramillo of Madrid, N.M., and Mr. and Mrs. Felix Montoya of Los Cerrilos. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 6, 1945 2 Dead, 3 Hurt in Wreck Two men were reported killed and three injured in a wreck of a freight train and two engines and a caboose running light at Thayer Junction, 18 miles east of Rock Springs, on the Union Pacific railroad last night. The dead are reported to be Brakeman G.A. Hunter and Hernandez, each of Rawlins. The injured, brought to Wyoming General hospital at Rock Springs, are, THOMAS RIPLEY, engineer. CHARLES MARTIN, fireman. RALPH R. MEYERS, brakeman. The three injured are all from Rawlins. It is reported that in some manner the two engines and caboose were in collision with the local westbound freight at the junction. Just what occurred was not exactly determinable at a late hour last night. Whether the two engines and the caboose were struck by the westbound freight or whether the westbound freight struck the engine and caboose was not ascertainable. In any event, the men injured and killed were reported to have been in the caboose. One freight car, it was understood, was thrown across the westbound track. Travel was delayed for several hours. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 8, 1945 Infant Wall Buried The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wall of Superior died Thursday a few hours after he was born at Wyoming General hospital. Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery on Friday. Besides his parents, the infant is survived by two brothers, Fred and Raymond. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 8, 1945 Wreck Verdict Returned by Jury One of two agencies investigating the wreck of a westbound local freight train and a two-engine caboose “HOP” on December 5, concluded its two-day deliberation last night. Three men were killed and two were injured in the wreck at Thayer Junction, 18 miles east of Rock Springs. Coroner J. Warden Opie conducted the inquest. The jury returned the following verdict: “We the jury find that Guy Hunter, Robert F. Hernandez and George T. Ripley came to their death from injuries incurred in a railroad accident at Thayer Junction on Dec. 5, 1945, at about 8:20 p.m. “This accident occurred when an empty car that was being pushed on a storage track was derailed in some manner, sideswiping a locomotive tender and caboose which was standing on an adjacent track, thus striking these men who were standing near this locomotive.” The verdict was signed by B.W. Briggs, Archie H. Shassetz and A.R. Smith. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 8, 1945 FUNERAL NOTICES SACCHONA—Funeral services for Domenico Sacchona, 73, who died Tuesday at Wyoming General hospital, will be at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the South Side Catholic church. The Rev. S.A. Welsh will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Funeral arrangements are in charge of Wildermuth mortuary. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 19, 1945 OIL DERRICK FALL FATAL Rig Builder Succumbs to His Injuries Elmer Breckenridge Here Four Years Elmer Breckenridge, 44, a resident of this community four years, died Tuesday at 5:55 a.m. at Wyoming General hospital from injuries received last Friday in a fall from an oil rig he was building. Breckenridge, oil rig contractor, was constructing an oil rig at Middle Baxter oil field, 14 miles north of here. He was born March 17, 1901 at Caney, Kans., and is survived by three sons, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Breckenridge, all of Ft. Collins, Colo.; one sister, Mrs. Elsie Bailey of Oklahoma City and one brother, George Breckenridge of Casper. The body will be sent from Rogan mortuary to Ft. Collins for funeral services and burial. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 19, 1945 Funeral Rites Held For Mrs. D.B. Doyle Funeral services for Mrs. D.B. Doyle, 62, of Pinedale, resident of the community for 26 years, who died Saturday at St. John’s hospital in Jackson after a lingering illness, were held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the Community church in Pinedale. Bessie Lee Murrain was born Oct, 22, 1883 at Trenton, Mo., and came with parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Murrain to Nebraska as a young girl. She married Daniel B. Doyle, Sept. 11, 1901 at North Platte, Neb. He was a veteran of the Spanish-American war. In 1919, the couple came to Pinedale where they owned and operated the Pinedale Inn for 18 years. Later they opened the Curio shop in Pinedale. Survivors include her husband, a son, Thurston Doyle and two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Carlson and Mrs. Bill Bloom, all of Pinedale; three sisters, three brothers and six grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 22, 1945 Mrs. Toini Rodda Dies at Hospital Mrs. Toini Helen Rodda, 30, wife of Irvin Rodda of 1225 Clark street, died yesterday morning at Wyoming General hospital. Pneumonia was the cause of death. She was taken ill at her home Tuesday and was removed to the hospital Wednesday. Mrs. Rodda was born April 12, 1915, in Superior and spent her entire life in this community. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Barbara Mayelene and Martha Carol; two brothers, James and George Maki, of Superior; four sisters, Mrs. Helen Booker and Mrs. Henry Smith of Oakland, Calif.; Mrs. Roger Cordiner of Laramie and Mrs. James Gachis of Albany, Calif. The body is at the Rogan mortuary pending funeral arrangements which will be made on receipt of word from the sisters who live in California. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 22, 1945 Lyman Geologist, Thomas Breen, Dies Thomas Breen, 40, geologist, died Friday morning at Wyoming General hospital where he entered as a patient two weeks ago. At the time he was taken ill he was working in the Lyman area. A sister, Mrs. S.N. Gard, arrived here from Altadena, Calif., after she was notified that her brother was seriously ill. Another sister came to Rock Springs yesterday. Breen, a World war II veteran, was a native of Minnesota. He was born there April 13, 1905. The body accompanied by the two sisters, will be taken to Minneapolis for funeral services and burial. Wildermuth mortuary is in charge of arrangements. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 22, 1945 Mrs. Ball's Mother Is Dead In Montana Funeral services for Mrs. Emma G. Wolfe, former resident of Rock Springs who died Thursday in Hardin, Mont., will be held at 11 o'clock Saturday morning in Sheridan. Mrs. Wolfe has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. R.C. Ball, at Sheridan for the past year. Mrs. Ball, widow of the late Ray Ball, former state highway maintenance engineer, resided in Rock Springs for a number of years. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 25/26, 1945 Rites Thursday For Harry Dooley Funeral services for Harry Dooley, 52, who died late Saturday night at his home at 1209 Clark street, will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. Dean George Ridgway will officiate and burial will be in the Canadian Legion plot at Mountain View cemetery. Dooley, who served with the British army in World war I, was born Oct. 23, 1893, in Sommercotes, England, a son of William and Betsy Chambers Dooley. He had resided in this community since coming to the United States 21 years ago and was employed by the Union Pacific Coal company. Survivors include his wife, Jessie, of Rock Springs; two brothers, Teddy Dooley of Rock Springs and William Dooley of England, and one sister, Mrs. Anna Sills, who resides in England. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 25/26, 1945 MRS. IRVIN RODDA Funeral services for Mrs. Irvin Rodda, 30, of 1225 Clark street, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Rogan mortuary chapel. The Rev. John E. Lutze of the Evangelical Lutheran church will officiate and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers will be Wayne Korhonen and Doimie Wessen, both of Superior; Flore Anselmi, Thomas E. Armstrong, E.E. Bryan and William Nesbitt. Mrs. Rodda died Friday of pneumonia following a brief illness. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 25/26, 1945 ARTHUR S. DIXON Funeral services for Arthur S. Dixon, 75, resident of Sweetwater county for 60 years, will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Episcopal church in Green River with Rev. Harry Haydis officiating. Burial will be in Riverview cemetery there. The body will be taken to the church at 11 o'clock Thursday morning. Dixon died Saturday at Wyoming General hospital. His home is in Green River. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 25/26, 1945 HELEN PRYDE KORFANTA Funeral services for Helen Pryde Korfanta, wife of George Korfanta, who died Friday at Grass Valley, Calif., will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Wildermuth mortuary chapel. The Rev. Vincent Crane will officiate and burial will be in the Rock Springs cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 25/26, 1945 JOHN HENRY OJALA Funeral services for John Henry Ojala, 54, who was killed last Friday night in an accident at the Union Pacific Coal company's D.O. Clark mine at Superior, will be held at 2 o'clock next Sunday afternoon at the Rogan mortuary chapel. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 25/26, 1945 WILLARD FREDDIE MAPES The body of Willard Freddie Mapes, 25, who was killed Friday night in an accident at the Union Pacific Coal company's D.O. Clark mine at Superior, was sent Monday night to West Plains, Mo., where funeral services and burial will be held. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 25/26, 1945 Pipkin Baby Dies In Local Hospital Sharon K. Pipkin, one-day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest C. Pipkin of Winton, died at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon at Wyoming General hospital. Funeral arrangements, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 25/26, 1945 Services Wednesday For Bertha Muckey Well Known Here Funeral services for Bertha R. Muckey, 47, who was well known in Rock Springs, will be held in Ogden Wednesday. Miss Muckey was a lawyer by profession and in years past often made professional visits to the city. Her home at one time was in Mountain View in Uinta county. She died last Wednesday in Detroit after a lingering illness. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Aultorest mortuary followed by burial in the Anultorest mausoleum. Miss Muckey's mother resides at Roy, Utah. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 25/26, 1945 John Doak, Sr. Dies Saturday At Ogden John Doak, 84, resident of Rock Springs for many years, died Saturday in Dee hospital in Ogden. Death resulted from effects of a hip injury which he had incurred in a fall down the steps at the home of his son, John Doak, Jr., in Ogden last week. Doak was born Nov. 26, 1861 in Glasgow, Scotland and came to the United States when a young man, locating in Rock Springs about 50 years ago. He was a member of the Moose lodge here. Besides his son with whom he made his home, Doak is survived by three daughters, Mary Baird, who resides in Scotland; Mrs. Elizabeth Pitchford of Pocatello, and Mrs. William James of Rock Springs. The body will be brought to Rock Springs for burial. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 27, 1945 HARRY DOOLEY Funeral services for Harry Dooley, 52, who died Saturday at his home at 1200 Clark street after a lingering illness, will be held this afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Episcopal church. The Rev. George Ridgway will officiate and burial will be in the Canadian Legion plot in Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Dooley is survived by his wife, Jessie of Rock Springs; two brothers, Teddy Smith of Rock Springs and William Smith of England; one sister, Mrs. Anna Sills, who resides in England and one nephew, William (Billy) Smith in the army and stationed at Ft. Lewis, Wash. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 27, 1945 JOHN HENRY OJALA Funeral services for John Henry Ojala, 54, who was killed last Friday in an accident at the Union Pacific Coal company's D.O. Clark mine at Superior, will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Rogan mortuary chapel. The Rev. J. Vincent Crane will officiate and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. The Finish church choir will sing. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 27, 1945 JOHN DOAK SR. Funeral services for John Doak Sr., 84, resident of Rock Springs for many years, who died Saturday in Dee hospital in Ogden, will be held at 4 o'clock this afternoon at Rogan mortuary chapel. The Rev. H. Koch, pastor of the Baptist church will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 27, 1945 ARTHUR S. DIXON Funeral services for Arthur S. Dixon, 75, resident of Sweetwater county for 60 years, will be held at 4 o'clock this afternoon at the Episcopal church in Green River. The Rev. Harry Haydis will officiate and burial will be in Riverview cemetery. The body will be taken this morning from Rogan mortuary to the Social hall in Green River and may be viewed by friends from 11 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. when it will be removed to the church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 28, 1945 Oscar Erickson Buried Saturday LYMAN, Dec. 27—(Special)—Funeral services were held last Saturday in the Lyman ward chapel for Oscar Erickson, 0, who died December 18 in Green River at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Anna Terry. Services were conducted by Bishop Clem G. Eyre, who also read the obituary. Other speakers were Amber C. Davidson and John C. Walker, members of the Lyman L.D.S. stake presidency, and Marlow Taylor of Green River. Pallbearers included Cleo Terry, John Anderson and Adolph Youngberg, sons-in-law of Erickson, and Charles Terry, Robert Youngberg and Wesley Youngberg, grandsons of Erickson. Burial was in the Lyman cemetery and the graveside prayer was offered by Lawrence Wall of Clearfield, Utah. Oscar Erickson was born Feb. 9, 1875, in Ousby, Sweden, a son of Nels and Anna Erickson. He came to the United States in 1891 and in 1895 came to the Bridger valley and settled on a homestead. On Nov. 26, 1897, he married Harriet Wall of Lyman in the Salt Lake City L.D.S. temple. After spending a few years in Utah and Oregon, the couple returned in 1913 to Bridger valley and have resided here since that time on a farm about three miles northwest of Lyman. Erickson, a member of the L.D.S. stake high priest quorum, was a carpenter by trade. Survivors include his widow; three sons, Earl, Oliver and Harold Erickson of Lyman; five daughters, Mrs. Alice Youngberg of Lyman, Mrs. Viola Mead of Klamath Falls, Ore., Mrs. Emma Anderson of Salt Lake City, Mrs. Gladys Kuhn of Hagerman, Idaho, and Mrs. Anna Terry of Green River; two sisters, Mrs. Annette Hertell of Salt Lake City and Mrs. Sophia Erickson; one brother, Carl Erickson of Chicago and 21 grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 28, 1945 Mrs. Alta Darby Dies in Hospital Mrs. Alta Darby, 51, wife of Dan Darby of 908 Eighth street, died Thursday afternoon at Wyoming General hospital. Mrs. Darby entered the hospital December 16. She had been a resident of this community five years. Funeral arrangements, in charge of Rogan mortuary, will be announced later. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 28, 1945 Funeral Notice HARRY P. CONDRON Funeral services for Harry P. Condron, who died last Saturday afternoon, will be held at 2 o’clock this afternoon in the Rogan mortuary chapel. Dean George Ridgway of the Episcopal church will officiate and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 28, 1945 Funeral Notice FRANK MONTOYA, JR. Funeral services for Frank Montoya Jr., one-day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Montoya Sr., of Superior will be held at 4 o’clock this afternoon at the South Side Catholic church. The Rev. S.A. Welsh will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. The infant died Wednesday at Wyoming General hospital. --- Green River Star, Dec 28, 1945 Mrs. Mary Sapp Buried Dec. 12 In Pueblo Mrs. Jesse Hill, Robert T. Sapp and Robert Z. Sapp returned last week from Pueblo, Colo., where they were called by the death of Mrs. Mary Sapp, 76, former resident of Green River, who died there Dec. 12. A resident of Green River for almost 16 years, Mrs. Sapp left here seven years ago to make her home in the lower climate of Pueblo. She was born in Blue Ridge, Ga., Sept. 11, 1869. She has many friends in Green River who mourn her passing, and extend sympathy to the family. Surviving, besides her husband, Robert Z. Sapp of Green River, are six children: Mrs. Laura T. Wright of Pueblo; Everett Richey of Big Sandy and Elmer Richey of Pueblo; Mrs. Rudolph Knoll of Pueblo; Mrs. Jesse Hill of Green River, and Robert T. Sapp of this city; twenty-two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in Pueblo, services having been held from the Baptist church of that city on Dec. 18. --- Green River Star, Dec 28, 1945 Services Here Thursday For Arthur Dixon Funeral services for Arthur E. Dixon, former Sweetwater county sheriff who died Saturday at the Wyoming General hospital, were held Thursday at 4 p. m. from the Social Hall. Burial was made in the family plot in Riverview cemetery under direction of Rogan Mortuary. Rev. Berten E. Crane of Union Congregational church conducted the services. Mr. Dixon was 75 years of age. He had been receiving treatment at the hospital for three weeks, but a weakened condition did not permit response. A leading figure in Green River history over a long period of time, Dixon had been a resident of the community for more than 60 years. His parents were interested in ranching and during his youth he was familiar with the men and women who built western Wyoming. His memory was rich with historical data and anecdotes of the pioneers. Active in community life during his younger days, he was elected sheriff in 1926. Of a congenial nature, he was respected and liked by all who knew him. Until his failing health prevented, a few years ago, he had operated for many seasons the picnic and camping grounds in Palisades park, a mile west of the city. He is survived by his wife, Cora Dixon, of Green River; two sons, Bert and Lloyd Dixon, and one daughter, Isabell, all of Las Vegas, Nevada. One son, Lloyd, was able to visit his father three days before his death. He remained here for the funeral. Mrs. Dixon accompanied him. Pallbearers at the funeral service were Chris Jessen, Dave Logan, Charles Harvey, Pat Lepenski, M. J. Dankowski and George Stephens. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 29, 1945 John Pray Dies In Loup City At Age of 95 Word was received Friday in Rock Springs of the death of John Q. Pray, 95, father of Jay Pray of this city and Ralph Pray of Moorcroft, a former employee of the Rocket-Miner. Mr. Pray died Friday at his home in Loup City, Neb. He had lived more than 60 year in that community. Mr. Pray was active until last October when he became ill. Jay Pray left last night for Loup City to attend funeral services for his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 29, 1945 WILLIAM OTIS KNOY DIES IN CALIFORNIA William Otis Knoy, 44, former Union Pacific railroad brakeman at Green River, died at Modesto, Calif., according to word received here by his brother, James Knoy of this city. The body will be shipped to Rogan mortuary for funeral services and burial will be in Rock Springs. Details of an accident which caused Knoy's death were not received here. From information he presumably fell from a train at Modesto on December 24. Born March 28, 1901 at Joplin, Mo., he is survived by three brothers, Charles Knoy of Paris, Ark., Lee Knoy of Russellville, Ark., and James of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Dec 29, 1945 MRS. DAN DARBY The body of Mrs. Dan Darby, 51, 902 Eighth street, who died Thursday at Wyoming General hospital, will be sent tonight from Rogan mortuary to Chariton, Iowa, for funeral service and burial. The body will lie from 12 noon until 5 p.m. today at Rogan chapel where friends may call. Mrs. Darby was born Feb. 27, 1894, in Lucas county, Iowa. She is survived by her husband of this city; three daughters, Mrs. George McFarland of San Diego, Calif.; Mrs. James Sines and Mrs. Kenneth Shelton, both of Rock Springs, and one son, Roy Morgan of Chariton, Iowa. ---