Penney remembers 93 years of presidents and politics
The article reflects on James Penney’s 93rd birthday and his long ties to retailing and U S political history. It notes President milestones from 1902 when the first store opened in Kemmerer to 1924 with the 500th Pennys store in Hamilton. It compares retail showmanship to political campaigning and underscores Penney’s view that liking people matters in both fields.
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Penney
James
Acy
Jerry Paulney
U. Ss
Igontinues
Spefor Associates
Y Snowns
Corrice
Ulysant
Jis
Sby Grant
Hubert H. Humphrey
Richard M. Nixon
Lyndon B. Johnson
Roosevelt
Final Services For Former Resident Nellie Blackburn
Funeral services were held for Nellie Rosetta Blackburn 65 of Nampa on September 7 at Belyea Memorial Chapel Boise with burial at Morris Hill Cemetery. She died September 4 1968 from a stroke at a Bingham County hospital born February 24 1903 in Lund to John and Rosetta Yost married William A Blackburn September 7 1921 in Pocatello. The couple lived in Conda Soda Springs Meridian and finally Nampa. Survived by husband three daughters Tiny Christensen Marion Cluff and Wilma Ransom 13 grandchildren five great grandchildren four brothers and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Rosetta Blackburn
Nampa
Belyea Memorial
Boise
Morris Hill
Meridian
Tiny | Christensen
Henry
Marion Cluff
JaJella
Calif
Wilma Ransom
John Yost
Pocatello
Oscar Yost
New York
Fred Yost
Robin
Herman Yost
Lund
Edna Darlington
Bancroft
Evelyn Johnson
Burley
Attending UW and U of I visits noted
Mr and Mrs Val Bitton left Saturday for Moscow to attend the U of I. Susan Beins arrived Thursday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Stuart Beins. She spent the summer in Honolulu. Mrs Janet Harris and Mrs Iris Lott traveled to Salt Lake City Monday where Harris met her brother Timothy Gillett of Grace returning from a mission. They stayed at Mrs Lott s mother in law s home and returned home Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Jerry Paul visited relatives in Salt Lake City over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UW. OF
Val Bitton
Moscow
U. of I
Susan Beins
Stuart Beins
Honolulu
Janet Harris
Iris Lott
Salt Lake City
Jerry Paul
Second Ward Father and Son Outing at 8 Mile Campground
The Second Ward invites families to an outing at 8 Mile campground on Friday and Saturday September 13 and 14. Attendees should bring their own supper for Friday, camping gear, and table service for breakfast. A fireside service and watermelon bust are planned for Friday evening.
Marriage License Granted in Caribou County
A marriage license was issued at Caribou County Courthouse to Michael D. Lahman 25 Soda Springs and Rita Ayer 22 Soda Springs. John Wallace and wife enjoyed a three day holiday trip to Challis Ketchum and Sun Valley. Linda Anderson was released from the LDS Hospital Saturday.
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Caribou County Court House
Michael D. Lahman
Soda Springs
Rita Ayer
John Wallace
Challis, Ketchum
Sun Valley
eMrs
Linda Anderson
LDS Hospital
Idaho Probate Court Notices Minor Guardian Hearing
Dorsie W. Hines seeks guardianship of the minor's estate and authority to mortgage. A hearing is set for September 20, 1968, at 11 00 A M in Caribou County Idaho Probate Court. Wallace M. Transtrum represents the petitioner with L Ray Davis as probate judge.
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Caribou County
State of Idaho
Dorsie W. Hines, Jr
Dorsie W. Hines
L. Ray Davis
Wallace M. Transtrum
385 West Center
Soda Springs
Idaho
Bond Redemption Notice for Local Improvement District 10
Bonds numbered 17 18 19 and 20 for Local Improvement District No 10 sewer improvements are called for redemption on or before October 1 1968 by the City Treasurer LARAE RASMUSSEN of Soda Springs Idaho dated September 5 1968 public Sept 12
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Soda Springs
Caribou County
Idaho
Larae Rasmussen
City of
Weekend Visit and Local Club Meeting In Rockland
Mr and Mrs Art Kelly visited at the home of Nellie Richardour in Rockland and dined with Mrs Kellys sister and brother in law in Pocatello. NABA met at Lavon Hagas home with Jennie Harriman presiding and prizes awarded to Veda Stiles Nellie Lou Poulsen and Harriman. The next meeting is Oct 3 at Grace Ruggles home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Kelly
Mrs. Kelly
Nellie Richardour
Rockland
Kellys
Mrs. I. M Morns
Pocatello
NABA
Lavon Haga
Jennie Harriman
Pres
Rhoda Allen
Veda Stiles
Nellie Lou Poulsen
Low
Mazie Porter
Grace Ruggles
Joyce Bennion
Ilene Horsley
Gena Young
Zella McClellan
Jackie Poulsen
Olive Kelly
Women Run Athol Idaho Fire Crew in 24 Hour Duty
In Athol Idaho five women formed a day shift fire crew to man a 1942 1000 gallon engine while men are away. They provide 6 am to 6 pm coverage and switch with the men when they return, ensuring 24 hour on call readiness with town cooperation helping firefighting efforts.
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Athol
Idaho
Coeur d’Alene
Officer Course Graduate From Fort Knox
Second Lt. Alvin E. Kackley son of Dr and Mrs Evan Kackley of Wayan has graduated from the Organizational Maintenance Officers Course at Fort Knox Kentucky. He is a 1967 graduate of the University of Arizona and belonged to St Theresa's High School Boise class of 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin E. Kackley
Evan Kackley
Wayan
Fort, Knox
Kackley
University of Arizona
St. Theresa’s High School
Boise
Denver Jewelry Show Draws Regional Attendees
Mr and Mrs Charles Christian sen returned to Soda Springs after five days in Denver for the semi annual jewelry and gift show. The show at the permanent exhibition building featured merchandise from western state exhibitors and manufacturers from around the world.
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Charles Christiansen
Soda Springs
Denver
Notice to stockholders and vehicle auction in Idaho
The Last Chance Canal Co declares stock assessments due by September 15 1968 with delinquency penalties after October 15 1968 and water service denial for delinquent stockholders. Also advertised are vehicle auctions at Frank Barker Service Station Bancroft Idaho on September 18 1968 including a 1963 rial number 56WA47167L and a 1983 Ford convertible plus a 1945 Chevrolet sedan. Sheriff Ralph Marriott notes sale details in Soda Springs.
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Last Chance Canal CO
Lawrence Burgin
Ford
Chevrolet
Frank Barker
Bancroft
Idaho
Last Chance Canal Co Board Votes 20 Percent Stock Assessment
At a meeting of the Last Chance Canal Co. board on Wednesday August 7 1968 in Grace Catibou County Idaho an assessment of 20 percent was levied on the outstanding stock.
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Last Chance Canal Co
Grace
Catibou County
Idaho
Notice of Sheriff's Sale of Motor Vehicles
Notice of Sheriff's Sale of Motor Vehicles in Idaho. Public auction for cash to highest bidder. 1956 Lincoln 2-door sedan listed among vehicles to be sold. Verification of description and sale details may be required.
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State of
Idaho
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Harry §. Truman
Mr. Penney
East 3Rd North
Downer
Resc Ve
Veteran’s Special
Eastman Avenue
Guaranty Federal Savings and Loan
Trriz Anp Beatry Co
Your Star Co
Dean Moore
F. J. Rasmussen
Atlas Psycron
AMOCO
Walt
Ralph Marriott
SUN
Soda Springs, Idaho
Hugh Adams Supply CO
Safeco Insurance
Safeco
LAU Insurance
Hendricks Finance
Shuler Bros. Soda Springs
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