Uncle Cal on Washington memorial block and Madison plan
The letter writer riffs on a 1960 Washington block demolition for a Madison Memorial with an underground records warehouse and a $39 million bid. He cites Rep Scott of Pennsylvania criticizing the idea as wasteful, noting cost contrasts with Lincoln Memorial and fears a debt-spending trend. He jokes about postal replies and rural store life as a broader satire.
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Congress
Washington
Sam Rayburn
Sam
President Madison
Scott
Pennsylvania
de Abe
Madison
Andrew Jackson
Lespedeza
Madison Memorial
Zeke Grubb
JW's To Attend Logan Convention
Fourteen people from Montpelier and Soda Springs will attend a three day circuit convention of Jehovahs Witnesses in Logan from January 11 to 13. F M Palmer, presiding minister of the Soda Springs Congregation, said sessions are at Lakeview High School. Witnesses from congregations across Southeastern Idaho, Western Wyoming and Northern Utah will participate. a baptism is planned Saturday afternoon. No Kingdom Hall services in Soda Springs during the assembly week.
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Montpelier
Soda Springs
Jehovah's Witnesses
Logan
F. M. Palmer
Higool
Idaho
Wyoming
Utah
Kingdom Hall
Potatoes Not Fattening When Prepared Right
USDA researchers say potatoes themselves are not fattening. calories come from preparation. Boiled half cup has 45 calories, versus 115 for mashed with fat, 165 for French fries, and up to 240 for fresh fried. Women shoppers increasingly scrutinize tags, weights, and sales, preferring attractive packaging and bagged produce to boost perceived freshness.
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US Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Research Service
Idaho Conservation Essay Contest Selections Move Toward State
More than 650 conservation essays have been written under Idaho Wildlife Federation sponsorship and are being judged locally. About 300 junior high and 350 plus senior essays exist with Caldwell reporting 68 senior entries. Local clubs submit six top essays per division to the Fish and Game department in Boise for preliminary judging, with finals in March during National Wildlife Week and twelve prizes totaling 130 dollars funded by the federation.
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Idaho Wildlife Federation
Caldwell
Fish and Game Department
Boise
Lncal
Federation
Hospital patient bill reflects dental operation comment
A hospital bill cites a remark about masks in the operating room. The line implies concern or humor about healthcare costs and protective gear, with a patient experience angle highlighted by the quoted observation.
Grandson born to Parker family in Cari bou County Hospital
Land new grandson Wayne born Saturday December 29 weighing six pounds thirteen ounces to Thiel Parker and Mrs. Parker. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis McLain are grandparents. The baby is the couple’s first child. Mrs. Parker and baby released Thursday and staying with her parents. New Year’s visits feature extended family gatherings in Soda Springs Richmond Pocatello and Ogden areas with multiple relatives in attendance.
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Lewis McLain
Satturday
Thiel Parker
Caribou County Hospital
Wayne
Parker
James Fowler
Soda Springs
Evan
Don McLain
Shiryl Barthlome
Richmond
Utah
LeRoy Murray
George Welch
Pocatetlo
Dale
Henry Meiners
Herman Yost
Vic Darlington
Greg
Lyle Yost
Snow College
Arthur Peterson
Idaho Falls
Perry Smith
Eugene
Peterson
Leon Kelley
Ogden
Grant Hulse
Lee Kelley
Meridian
Family and friends share New Year visits across towns
Friday to Sunday multiple households hosted extended families and friends in a series of New Year dinners and gatherings. Guests included Harris and Hogan families in Logan, Meiners in Logan, Schenk and Hunter households in Soda Springs and Pocatello, with visits to Brigham City, Salt Lake City, and Monterey.
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George Jenkins
Jim Stephenson
Salt Lake City
Jay D. Jenkins
Arlo Wilson
Brigham City
Luther Wilson
Arlo
Las Vegas
Guy Harris
Barbara Jewett
Kathy
Logan
Ernest Hogan
Hogan
New Years
Partey Schenk
Frank
Virginia Barker
Connie Rae
Glenn Schenk
Monterey
California
Harold Whitely
Martina Schenk
Harold Kunz
Bern
Idaho
Schenk
Andrew Jensen
Chateau
Montana
Parley Schenk
Stake High Council
Soda Springs
Idaho Falls
Dick Hobson
Jean Hunter
Tony Smith
Vern
Lucille
Jean Hyter
Dick Sm
Dean Hunter
Joy Hobson
Sy Michael
Harry Bower
Ivan Adams
Sylvia Bower
Martin
R Sell Rindlisbaker
Russell
Sally
Harold Rigby
Grace
Te Rindlisbaker
Pocatello
Card of Thanks for John B. Riggs
We express appreciation to friends and neighbors who were kind during the passing of beloved husband and father John B. Riggs. Mrs Leona Riggs, Mr. John H. Riggs, Mr. and Mrs. Joe C. Riggs, Mrs. Polly Christiansen, Mr. and Mrs. Kendall Hebded.
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John B. Riggs
Leona Riggs
Joe C. Riggs
Polly Christiansen
Kendall Hebded
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University of Idaho
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University of Idaho Extension Service
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