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Newspaper
Gem Valley Chronicle
Location
Grace, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1948
Page
1
An old ad argues not to waste melted snow runoff and muddy water impacting farms and land, urging farmers and businessmen to inspect fields for small rills. It shifts to a vintage promotion for gold and jewelry as emergency currency, citing Harrison's Jewelers of Pocatello Idaho and Roger Babson.
The Bannock County commissioners win approval of a 4 million dollar hospital bond issue aimed at a $800 000 facility in Pocatello and expansions in Grice and Downey. Critics argued the schedule left insufficient funds to service debt over 20 years. the court ruling affirms the financing plan. The article also urges soil and water conservation measures for farming regions amid runoff concerns.
Lewis Sumner Pond 67 former Idaho state representative and Grace mayor died Monday night at his home after nine months of illness. Born November 10 1880 in Richfield Utah he lived in Grace since moving from Thatcher. He held multiple public roles including Grace school clerk and Lions club leader and served in the Idaho House of Representatives. Funeral services set for Thursday in Bannock with burial in Grace.
The text riffs on the Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights, praising liberty as a universal idea. It signals a patriotic mood about freedom and collective progress, though the wording is fractured and informal.
Local residents recount weekend visits and travels including trips to Salt Lake City Long Beach and Blackfoot. Students, discharges from service and social events populate the notes alongside a multi-car crash near Grace with minor injuries and routine family updates.
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Emcriaies: Frances Bascett hosts bridge evening for ladies with Drue Joknene winning high score. Grace literary club to hold regular meeting at seminary with Louette Mickeleon arranging program. Married couple Mathers Henson wed in Preston with brief Salt Lake City honeymoon. Caribou hospital admission for Sam Smith noted.
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