Tax Valuations Show Idaho Losses Across Decade
Idaho's taxable property valuations fell more than 20 percent from 1929 to 1937, totaling about 100 million dollars, with a slight rebound in 1938. Tax Commissioner Byron Defenbach notes uniform statewide decline and plans to file and index Board of Equalization records for archival and operational use. The board will convene August 14 to review county submissions and set utility valuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
Byron Defenbach
Defenbach
Grealy
Northwest
Board of Equalization
Protein premium rates for Bear Lake county wheat loan announced
County agents report protein premiums under the 1939 wheat loan program. G. E. Hume of Bennington chairs the county agricultural conservation association. Premiums on loan wheat base on Portland terminal rates start at one cent per bushel for 13 to 13.9 percent protein, with one cent extra per every half percent protein beyond that. Southern Idaho counties may choose Portland or other terminals. Omaha basic loan rates for No 1 dark Northern 6 and No 1 Northern spring were raised to 90 and 78 cents per bushel respectively, with minor changes noted for other Omaha rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Lake County
Federal Commodity Credit Corporation
G. E. Hume
Bennington
County Agricultural Conservation Association
Portland
Idaho
Bear Lake
Omaha
Omaha On
Bear Lake County wool pool loaded on June 5 and 6
The Bear Lake County wool pool was looted on June 5 and 6. A total of 96 sheepmen signed up, handling over 160000 pounds of wool. The west side loaded June 5 and the east side June 6 with Finch of Draper and Company and Don Birrell in the activity to accept the wool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear-Lake-county
Finch
Draper and Company
Don Birrell
Mrs RH Crawford Jett-Satunday Visits Ogden
Mrs. RH Crawford Jett-Satunday plans a trip to Ogden to visit her daughter Mrs Leo Byington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RH Crawford Jett-Satunday
Ogden
Leo Byington
Sale of Cache Land to Logan Chamber for Recreation Use
The state land board approved selling 160 acres in Logan Canyon to the Logan Chamber of Commerce for 400 dollars. Located 30 miles from Logan and six miles NW of Tony Grove Ranger Station, the land will be turned over to the U S Forest Service with trails the only access. Proceeds go to the school for the deaf and blind at Ogden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State—Land Board
Logan Chamber of Commerce
Logan Canyon
Logan
Tony Grove
Logan Chamber of Commerces
Cache Country
U. S. Forest Service
Ogden
Railroads Cut Rates on Idaho Butter Shipment
Boise reports the Idaho public utilities commission announced that southern Idaho butter shipments to Los Angeles after June 24 will see voluntary freight rate reductions. The savings, described as many thousands of dollars, follow discussions between Union Pacific representatives and Idaho dairy cooperatives amid their surplus dairy campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Idaho
Los Angeles
Union Pacific Railway
Idaho Dairy Cooperatives
Celebration plans for Pioneer and Homecoming on July 24
A committee led by S. a Sleight D. G. Rich and Frea Priced met with the city council Monday evening to seek funding for the Pioneer and Homecoming celebration on July 24. The mayor and council voted unanimously not to appropriate funds but will try to raise 200 by subscription to help sponsor the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A Sleight
D. G. Rich
Frea Priced
Mionday
iThe
Fielding High School Announces Teaching Staff for Next Year
Fielding closes another successful year as teachers plan summer vacations and return in September. Names listed include Lawrell Jensen athletic coach Cliff Poole physical education Beth Richards Spanish and French D riculture William Billeter music Lucile Spencer commercial Mrs Graces Robinson and sister-in-law Vera Suter visit from Star Valley Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fielding
Lawrell Jensen
Cliff Poole
Beth Richards
Driculture
Wiliam Billeter
Lucile Spencer
Graces Robinson
Star Valey
Wyoming
Vera Suter
Plan to curb illicit liquor sales proposed by Idaho board
Boise members of the Idaho liquor control board studied a four point plan to reduce illicit liquor sales. Proposals include restricting liquor permits for public assistance recipients, canceling permits for violations, limiting sale amounts per permit, and banning sales to federal liquor stamp holders. The plan was presented by Rev E Helman Boise Ministerial Association member Reed Millar and Harry Kessler. The board meets after noting practicability concerns and stating liquor sales are occurring in over 400 locations beyond state stores and dispensaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho Liquor Control Board
E. Helman
Boise Ministerial Association
Reed Millar
Boise L. D. S. Stake
Hary Kessler
Greefield
Idaho
Kessler
Idsho _Mqnor
Paris Invited to Join EMU Radio Program
The Logan chamber invites the city of Paris council to participate in a Logan EMU radio program. The community welfare committee oversees the project, offering 16 minutes for Paris to present their program and showcase historical sketches or local advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Chamber of Commerce
City of
Idaho Drivers Licenses New Rules Require Updated Cards
Idaho drivers must renew licenses next month with new cards. County officials will be at the sheriff's office in Pars on June 11 18 and 26 to receive applications. Truck tractor and trailer operators can get lighting equipment information from any county service station or garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Parqiman Brown
Pars
Old Glory and Flag Day Tribute to the Nation
The article recalls the origin and meaning of the Stars and Stripes noting adoption in 1777 Betsy Ross traditions and the flag as a symbol of unity vigilance and liberty It highlights Flag Day observed June 14 as a pledge of allegiance to the United States to uphold liberty and justice for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Congress
America
Betsy Ross
Congress
Bartholdi
United States of America
Republic
U. S
Derne
Tripoli
Itional
Beulah Morgan to Wed Fred Sommers in England
Miss Beulah Morgan of Liberty and Fred Sommers of Box Elder Utah plan a wedding at Oxford University England with a European honeymoon. Morgan, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Morgen of Liberty, has recently traveled from Salt Lake City and will sail from New York to England. The couple will later attend Cornell University for further studies. A trousseau tea and bridal shower were held in her honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford University
England
Beulah Morgan
Liberty
Fred Sommers
Boxelder County
Utah
Morgan
John Morgen
Fielding High School
Salt Lake
City
New York City
Oxford—university
Europe
Cornell University
Sommers
Around Town Neighborhood News on Local Home Repairs
The H N Austin residence underwent remodeling with new shingles. Browning building curb and gutter were cleaned Monday. A new spring add-on appeared at Joe Nye home east of First Ward chapel. John Bunn home received white paint, new shingles, and a small stucco porch. Louise Grimmett and Emma Clayton homes were repainted attractively. Residents asked to share remodeling stories by calling 2621. Strong week winds caused many branches needing street cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Nye
First Ward
John Bunn
Blackfoot members lead 1940 Odd Fellows Rebelahs meeting
The annual session of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs No 1 in Blackfoot concluded with officers elected for both groups. William Bruce chaired the Odd Fellows with W C Allen and R A Flint as first and second vice chairmen. Alma Obsha and Margaret Whison led the Rebekahs with Ethel Parker as secretary. A pageant by Pocatello Rebekahs, banquet in the L D S Fourth Ward church, and a dancing party closed the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackfoot
Hes
Odd Fellows and Rebelahs
William Bruce
W. C. Allen
Pocatello
R. A. Flint
Malad
iAustary
Rebekahs
Alma Obsha
Margaret Whison
Ethel Parker
Oddtfelows
J. W. Lauridsen
James Headlee
coetakSs Tea
A. E. Deeright
Odd Fellows Hhall
Sarah Jensen
Grace Jensen
Array
Pocatello Rebekahs
IL. D. S.fourth Ward
Jean Hoge and Smith Passey wed in Salt Lake City temple
Miss Jean Hoge and Smith Passey married yesterday at the L D S temple in Salt Lake City during the 8:45 bridal session. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Hoge, taught at Emerson School and is a Fielding High School and University of Idaho graduate. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Passey, recently returned from a church mission in California. They plan a brief honeymoon visiting Salt Lake City Logan and Hymn before settling in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Hoge
Smith Passey
L. D. S. Temple
Salt Lake City
William Hoge
Emerson School
Fielding High School
University of Idaho, South
Pocatello
Lanark
Melvin Passey
California
Union Pacific at Rich Theatre Tonight and Tomorrow
One of the year’s great moving pictures, Union Pacific, is showing at the Rich Theatre in Montpelier tonight and tomorrow. This is the last valley showing, so no one should miss it. Wayne Morgan of Liberty left Bunday for Logan Utah to work in the offices of the soil conservation department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Montpelier
Wayne Morgan
Liberty
Bunday
Logan
Utah
Soa Conservation Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bear Lake Couny
Liquor-Control-Board
Victor Peterson
Grangeville
G. Nicholas _fftt, Jr. Greenfield
Mere
Niduaiban
H.N. Austin
Louise Grimmett
Emma Clayton
Aeeas
Lodge and
Auxeliary
Jean. Hoge
Hymm
Paris
Rich Theatre
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!