Eisenhower in Boise Urges Self Reliance Against Federal Overreach
Former president Dwight D. Eisenhower spoke to about 4,500 in Boise Idaho on October 9 urging Idahns to repudiate a government that coddles citizens from cradle to tomb. He criticized the Kennedy era agenda as pie in the sky and defended common sense and American independence.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Idaho
Boise
Ike
State House
General Eisenhower
Kennedy _Administration
Eisenhower
America
Thomas Jefferson
White House
Traffic on U S 89 rises 12 percent in August
August traffic on U S 89 rose 12 percent from a year earlier, reported by the planning and research division of the state highway department. The data reflects higher volumes likely tied to travel patterns and regional activity, with officials noting the sustained increase across peak month intervals.
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Eaoutln Highway Department
Bear Lake Fine Arts Club Meets at Dora Mecham Home
The Bear Lake Fine Arts Club gathered at Dora Mecham's Fish Haven home for their monthly meeting. Lark Bateman reviewed the book Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp, charting the Austrian family's rise to fame for their musical talents. Members present included Helen Crawford Elaine Webb Norma Arnell Louise Stock Nadine Nelson Merle Ward June Hoge Ruth Pugmire Dayle Mattson Elaine Webb Alai Baora Mecham and the reviewer.
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Bear Lake
Democrats Plan Statewide Door to Door Campaign
Lloyd J. Walker chairman of the State Democratic Central Committee announced a large scale personal contact drive across the state. About 900 campaign kits were mailed last week for a door to door campaign from October 12 through election day to shake hands with every registered adult and urge voting.
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Lloyd J. Walker
Democratic Central Committee
Walker
Paris Suffers Four Hour Water Outage Monday
The City of Paris faced about four hours without water on Monday October 8 due to a leak in a cast iron main two miles up Paris Canyon. Water pressure damage required repairs ordered from Salt Lake City per Post reports.
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Paris
Paris Canyon
Salt Lake City
Medal plan marks Idaho Territory centennial commemoration
The Idaho Historical Society, led by H. J. Swinney, announces bronze and silver medals for Idaho Territory’s centennial. One side shows the Great Seal of Idaho Territory, the other features two miners with a gold pan in Idaho’s mountain country. Two medal sizes will be issued, including limited 1 1/2 inch pure silver pieces and larger 2 1/2 inch bronze editions.
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Idaho Territory
H. J. Swinney
Idaho Historical Society
Idaho
Swinney
Logg
Six St Charles Men Take Elk in Opening Season
Six men from St Charles succeeded in elk hunting during the opening season on Monday. Four were killed early. two were killed later in the day. Names mentioned include Darrell, Lynn, Ralph Booth, Glenn Rich, Bruce Peterson, and a friend of Lynn's. The elk are said to be part of a mentoring herd stretching toward the Tstons and Utah. A small herd was seen during the bow and end season.
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St. Charles
Darrell
Lynn
Ralph ‘Booth
Lynns
Glenn ‘Rich
Bruce Peterson
Utah
Bear Lake County General Election Registration Opens
Registration in Bear Lake County's 29 precincts for the general election runs until 9 p.m. Saturday November 3 for eligible voters. Voters must be 21, US citizens, reside in the county 30 days, and register with their precinct registrar. west side registrars listed. Absentee ballots available at the Paris clerk's office with last voting date Monday November 5. applications may be filed in person or in writing.
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Bear Lake County
United States
Paris
L. Hugh Shepherd
Ovid
Siver Nielson
Liberty Sharon and Lanark
H. K. Matthews
Noonan
Clarence R. Alleman
Fish Haven
Joseph Laker
Bloomington
Julian Thornock
Court House
Government Geologist Examination Open Nationwide
The U S Civil Service Commission announces a new examination for Geologist UNTFIL DEG 4 with salaries of 5985 and 6945 yearly. Openings in the Geological Survey Bureau of Mines and Bureau of Land Management nationwide. Apply by December 4 1962 with credentials and written test. Obtain details from the civil service announcement or local post offices.
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Department of the Interiors
United States
Bureau of Mines
Bureau of Land Management
Board of
United States Civil Service Examiners
Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
Washington
D. C
Civil Service
Fish Haven Postmaster Retires After 43 Years Service
Jesse L. Cottle ends 43 years as Fish Haven postmaster October 1. Mrs. Howard Mecham succeeds him. The Mechams, formerly of St. Charles, bought the Cottle general store last July.
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Fish Haven
Jesse L. Cottle
Howard Mecham
Mechams
St. Charles
Cottles
Idaho Candidates Endorsed by American for Constitutional Action
The American for Constitutional Action endorsed Jack Hawley and Len B. Jordan for Congress in Idaho. Admiral Moreell, ACA chairman, praised Hawley for his civic record and principled stance. Jordan was described as highly qualified and dynamic, with voting history on sound money and private ownership.
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Amercans For Constitutional Action
Jack Hawley
Len B. Jordan
Oe Aca
Admiral Ben
ACA
Jordan
Admira
Hawley
Admiral Moreel
Jack
Congress of the
United States
Bjack Hawley
Moreell
Admiral Moreell
Thompson Anniversary Celebrates 65 Years of Marriage
Former residents Mr. and Mrs. EJ Thompson observe their 65th wedding anniversary with an open house at 1159 Blaine in Idaho Falls. Born in Bloomington Bear Lake County, they married in the Logan LDS Temple and lived in multiple Idaho towns before settling in Idaho Falls. Their six children, 20 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild will gather. gifts are requested to be declined.
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EJ. Thompson
Blaine
Mr. Thompson
Ginner
Peace Jay Thompson
Orbit (Frone) Harris
Lois Bitter
Cecil
Loneta) Hymas
Idaho Falls
Ron Thompson
Ammon
Nolen Thompson
Driggs A
Bear Lake Valley Organizes Centennial Celebration Prep
Standley H. Rich travels from Montpelier to Bear Lake Valley to form committees for a Bear Lake Valley centennial observance in 1963. He notes 99 years since Bear Lake pioneers settled the valley led by Charles C. Rich, and urges local homecoming events with cooperation from State and county officials, churches, and civic clubs. Rich will return next year to push planning.
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Bear
Lake County
State of
Idaho
Standley H. Rich
Montpelier
Old Tiers
Bear @ valley
Mr. Rich
Charles C. Rich
Joseph C. Rich
Rich
Bear Lake Valley
Bear Lake
Rich County
Utah
Local Lockers Near Capacity With Deer Elk Meat
Lockers near capacity as deer and elk meat flow in after the opening of hunting season. On Thursday morning Gertsch reported 16 deer and 1 elk received, with beef also stored alongside game meat at the facility.
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Gertsch
Allan Shepard Visits Voters in Bear Lake County
Allan Shepard Republican candidate for Idaho Attorney General campaigned in Bear Lake County on Thursday. He detailed six years as assistant attorney general five years in private practice four years in the state legislature and as author of state laws.
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Allan Shepard
Idaho
Bear Lake
Shepard
Bear Lake land lease error corrected in report
A correction notes that land owned by Utah Power and Light was leased for 99 years to Bear Lake County, not deeded as reported. The error originated from the Post and has been updated to reflect the true lease arrangement.
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Utah Power and Light Company
Bear Lake
Post
Bear Lake Rangers Hold Pot Luck Dinner
The Bear Lake Rangers hosted a pot luck dinner on Saturday evening October 6 with drinks meat and dressing provided. Honored guests were Mr and Mrs Boxon and Mr and Mrs Doug Haws. The Boxons leave for California soon and the Haws moved to Randolph earlier this week. A very enjoyable evening was had by all.
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Bear Lake Rangers
Rangers
Goo-Broxon
Doug-Haws
Boxons
California
Doug Haws
Randolph
Memorial Park planned for Mount Borglum birthplace St Charles
The Idaho memorial park project honors sculptor Gutzon Borglum born in St Charles Bear Lake County. The LDS church donated land near the church for a state park. Representative Hirschi and local officials push this as Idaho approaches its centennial in 1963.
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Bear Lake County
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Idaho
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Utah
Denmark
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Oregon Trail
St. Charles
Fremont
Nebraska
America
Europe
Black Hills
South Dakota
Chicago
United States
James Lincoln Borgham
Texas
St. Charles Memorial
Frank Hirschi
St Charles
Tonor Borglum
St. Charles Church
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Jensen Family Turkey Dinner Gathering
Mr and Mrs Wm Jensen entertained relatives with a turkey dinner Saturday evening. Attendees included Don Neal Jensen of Montpelier Roy Patterson of Boise DeWin Anderson of Soda Springs Jensen of Paris and Tenrell Jensen of Montpelier and Daryll Jensen of Pocatello.
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Wm. Jensen
Don Neal Jensen
Montpelier
Roy Patterson
Boise
DeWin Anderson
Soda Springs
An Jensen
Paris
Tenrell Jensen
Daryll Jensen
Porcatello
Emerson School PTA Carnival Promises Food Fun
The Emerson school PTA will host their annual carnival and supper on Thursday October 18 at 6 pm in the school gym. Each room will run a booth for the public, offering chili hot dogs barbecue punch and pie.
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Emerson School
Emerson School Pta
Elk hunting opens in Idaho area 78 sparking concern
Local sportsmen criticize Fish and Game and the wardens over the October 8 elk season in southeast Idaho area 78. The herd was small yet growing, about half the herd reportedly taken, with many out of state hunters. Ranchers and sportsmen want accurate herd estimates or permit-based seasons until numbers stabilize. Mule deer remain abundant with no substantial damage noted.
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Idaho Fish and Game Department
Forest Roads Session Set in Boise October 18
A Boise hearing on October 18 will gather areas affected by forest highways to present needs to the three state agencies. W. C. Burns, chairman of the highway board, will chair and oversee the session at the Highway Department Building.
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Boise
Forest Roads
Highway Department
W. C. Burns
U. S. Forest
Delta Kappa Gamma Iota Guests Attend Pocatello Luncheon
Members of Iota chapter attended a Beta chapter luncheon in Pocatello amid Fifth District Idaho Education Association convention events. Deanne Findlay, at Washington State University, learned she was elected secretary of the 1962 convention by telegram.
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Iota
Delta Kappa Gamma Society
Pocatello
Bear Lake Valley
Idaho Education Association
Deanne Findlay
Washington State University
Eee
Alissa Anderson
Evelyn Kill
LaReen Lowe
Franklin
Classroom Teachers Association
Soda Springs
Record steelhead run forecast on Columbia River
Idaho anglers report growing steelhead catches along the Snake Clearwater and Salmon rivers. Forecasters predict a run larger than last year driven by dam counts and regulatory protections that boosted steelhead after Celilo Falls ceased Indian fishing in 1957.
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Snake
MacNary
Celilo Falls
Columbia River
Bonneville
Alsq
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