Local men called for October 20 army service
Twenty eight Bear Lake county men left for final examinations for the U S forces on October 20 with three rejected Grant Jacobsen Henry Shreve and Forrest Dayton The county plans to call 43 men for November Read list of names and transfers including Montpelier Bloomington Paris and Ovid residents and several enlistees in Navy Army Air Corps and Marine Corps
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Lake County
U. S3
Grant Jacobsen
Henry Shreve
Forrest Dayton
Marvin Floyd Clark
Georgetown
Carlyle Gambling
Sharon
Ernest Loertscher
Montpelier
William Clyde Peterell
Montpel
U. S. Navy
Rex B. Linford
St. Charles
LeRoy Hogensen
Kenneth Dee Driver
Ogden
Utah
Dingle
Don Jesse Lewis
Paris
Walter Wuthrich
Noman
Harold James Bohr
Grant
LeRoy Jacobsen
Bloomington
Orlo Stevens
U. S. Army
James Lynn Hymas
Ovid
Anton C. Overgaard
Edward Eynon Burgoyne
U. S. Air Corps
Weldon Charles Cole
Warren Thomas Caldwell
Scott Rae Ward
U. S. Naval
Franklin Budge Pugmire
Two-Purpose Program Set For Farm Product Hauling
A two purpose plan aims to ease the load on about 1.5 million motor trucks used to move farm products and supplies. Asa J. Merrill, regional ODT director in Denver, says farmers carriers and processors can work together in their areas to conserve trucking equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ODT
Asa J. Merrill
Denver
Miller Pursues Rail Line Preservation for Bear Lake
Idaho Attorney General Bert H. Miller shows strong interest in the Montpelier to Paris branch line abandonment case. He attended the summer hearing and remains in close contact with the commission, aiming to preserve service despite no verdict yet from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert H. Miller
Idaho
Montpelier
Paris
Miller
Washington
WPB to Seize Junk Cars In Urgent Scrap Drive
War Production Board warns over 15 000 junkers in the Rocky Mountain region face seizure within 60 days unless restored or scrapped. E. J. Blankenfeld urges reporting locations and owner names to the Denver office. cars may be sold to owners if moved to running condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
E. J. Blankenfeld
War Production Board
Auto Graveyard
Kittredge Bldg
Denver
Fruckers Seek War Certificates Earlier in Rocky Mountain Region
ODT regional director Asa J. Merrill announces mailing of application blanks for commercial vehicle owners to obtain certificates of war necessity. Forms must be returned to the Detroit office with full information so certificates arrive before the November 5 deadline. District offices include Casper Billings Salt Lake City and Boise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Asa J. Merrill
ODT
Detroit
Mr. Merrill
Mountain
Casper
Billings
Salt Lake City
Boise
Utah Pioneers to Meet Thursday October 29
The Daughters of Utah Pioneers will hold their regular monthly meeting at the home of Lancille Rogers on Thursday October 29. All members are expected to attend and an invitation is extended to anyone who wishes to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Utah Pioneers
Lancille Rogers
Preliminary plan for gas rationing in Bear Lake county
Preliminary work in organizing mileage rationing begins effective Nov. 22 as the War Price and Rationing Board outlines a unit of mileage for tires and gas. Speed limits drop to 15 mph and passenger cars face inspections every four months while commercial vehicles require bi monthly checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Lake County
Dunns Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary October 27
Mr and Mrs James Dunn will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Tuesday October 27. A family dinner at their home will feature all their children and families. An informal reception at Hotel Paris from seven to ten will honor the couple with a cordial invitation extended to friends of the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dunn
Paris
Tire and Tube Certificates Issued by Bear Lake Board
The Bear Lake County War Price and Rationing Board issued new tire and tube purchase certificates for the third week in October. The list includes Milford Williams, Asa Madsen, Fritz J.Teuscher, Thos. G. Lewis, Eugene C. Saxon, Heber Phelps, Ervin Boehme, Matthew Alleman, Fred Seal, Matthews Brothers, Mrs. Frieda Hirschi, Bear Lake Stages, Robert S. Anderson, Herman Grunig, Owen Hansen, Parley O. Buhler, Andrew J Layland, LaVern Nelson, Sam Locks, Rolland L. Jaussi, and Dr. Spencer H. Rich, detailing vehicles and purposes from farm work to mail and government contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Lake County
Eugene C. Saxon
Raymound
Heber Phelps
Ovid
Ervin Boehme
Geneva
Matthew Alleman
Crow Creek
Fred Seal
Montpelier
Matthews Brothers
Frieda Hirschi
Bear Lake Stages
Paris
Robert S. Anderson
Georgetown
Herman Grunig
Noonan
Owen Hansen
U. S
Parley O. Buhler
Montpellier
Andrew J Layland
Pegram
LaVern Nelson
Bloomington
Sam Locks
Rolland L. dJaussi
Spencer H. Rich
35 MPH Limit Applies to Road Traffic October 15
The 35 miles an hour speed limit, effective October 15, covers all rubber wheeled vehicles except military ones. Asa J. Merrill, Rocky Mountain regional director of the Office of Defense Transportation, emphasized the rule this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Defense Transportation
Asa J. Merrill
Rocky Mountain
ODT
Local families return home after winter plans
Mr and Mrs James Taylor planned to live in Utah for the winter but have returned to their home. Sunday visitors in Logan included Mr and Mrs Archie Shepherd Mr and Mrs Dave Beck and son Harold and Miss Jean Low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Taylor
Utah
Archie Shepherd
Dave Beck
Harold
Jean Low
Logan
Local families visit Salt Lake and attend Idaho Legion meeting
Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Rich spent weekend in Salt Lake City visiting son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Keith Chase and their new grandson. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Shepherd attended a District American Legion convention in Pocatello last Thursday and Friday. Mrs. Shepherd was appointed chairman of the Constitution By-Laws of the Department of Idaho Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. D. C. Rich
Salt Lake
Mrs. Keith Chase
A. W. Shepherd
American Legion
Pocatello
Unclear OCR Line on Book Folders Schedule
Fragmentary text mentions "months for B and C books" and "every 4 months for A book folders" with a stray number 3. No clear event, place, or person identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery
Bear Lake Airport dyking fencing and drainage work begins
Construction at Bear Lake Airport site started this week with Spencer B. Lane Construction Company of California as contractor. Government surveyor A. J. Adams leads the project, slated for completion within forty five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Lake
Spencer B. Lane
Funeral Services for Pioneer Resident Amos M Virgin
Impressive funeral services were held in the Bish Haven ward chapel for the late Amos M. Virgin on Thursday October 15 at 1 pm. Arthur C. Shirley presided with several speakers praising the deceased’s upright life and family example. Out of town relatives attended from Rexburg Idaho Ogden Utah Salt Lake City and St. Charles Idaho among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bish Haven Ward
Amos M. Virgin
P. m
Arthur C. Shirley
F. M. Williams
Edward M. Pugmire
Hans C. Hansen
Carrie
Ruth Pugmire
Nephi Michaelson
August M. Brown
Fred A. Shirley
Leo G. Shirley
Amos Brown
Harlo Brown
Geren V. Howell
Vearlee Howell
Sarah Shirley
Walter B. Muir
Eugenie Jackson
Leo Shirley
Rexburg
Idaho
Augustus Brown
Harvey Schenck
Sarah Lund
Ogden
Utah
Myrtle Belnap
Salt Lake
Geren Vv. Howell
Blanding
Susie Cleveland
Adelia
Evanston
Wyo
Heber Pugmire
Elijah C. Keetch
Heber Keetch
Elizabeth T. Arnell
Albert Arnell
Iola K. Bunderson
Louise Keetch
Norma Arnell
Ardith Mecham
Adelia Scofield
John Barker
Maurine C. Welling
St. Charles
Literary Club Hosts Review At Mrs Rich Home
Mrs. Clarence Rich entertained the Literary Club at her home Thursday evening. Miss Mildred Leonard reviewed Idylls of the King by Alfred Lord Tennyson. Eleven members were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Rich
Alford Lord Tennyson
Mildred Leonard
Beehive Guardians Host Parents at Ward Dinner
The Beehive Guardians of the 1st Ward MIA entertained their parents with a chicken dinner Tuesday evening at the E. W. Stucki home. Verla Nye Carma Mr. and Mrs. Vivien Nye Mr. and Mrs. Leo Mattson and Pres. and Mrs. E. W. Stucki prepared the meal. Adela Stuck served and autumn leaf décor highlighted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
E. W. Stucki
Verla Nye
Carma
Vivien Nye
Leo Mattson
Pres
Adela Stuck
Birthday Party Honors Mrs W Smith Hoge in Montpelier
Mrs W Smith Hoge was guest of honor on her birthday anniversary Saturday October 17 at a party hosted by Mrs James B Bruce of Montpelier and Mrs W Smith Hoge at her home. Luncheon was at 1 30 pm followed by sewing visiting and bridge with guests Mrs Helen Bruce Mrs Mabel Moffat Mrs Standley Rich Mrs Ellis Straw Mrs Mary Ashley all of Montpelier Mrs Louisa Grimmett Mrs C O Moore Mrs ATV Shepherd Mrs Arthur Eborn and Miss Rhoda Hoge of Paris and the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Smith Hoge
James B. Bruce
Montpelier
Helen Bruce
Mabel Moffat
Standley Rich
Ellis Straw
Mary Ashley
Wanted Attractive Girls for Work in Sun Valley
Recruitment notice for Sun Valley starting December 16 offering resort positions as waitresses, chambermaids, bell girls, and elevator girls. No experience required but character references needed. Send inquiries to W P Rogers General Manager Sun Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stun Valley
W. P. Rogers
Sun Valley
Sugar Stamp No. 9 Allows Three Pounds Sugar
The Office of Price Administration announces War Ration stamp No 9 valid for three pounds of sugar from November 1 to December 15. Stamp No 8 for five pounds expires at midnight October 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Price Administration
Idaho liquor profits hit record quarter total
The Idaho Liquor Dispensary reported a record quarter profit of 431,987.82 with half—215,993.66—going to the 44 counties and the state treasury. Since January 1, 1942 total profits reached 1,509,974.64, split between the state and counties, funding local schools, cities, and junior colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Fred B. Davin
Davis
State of Idaho
U S Fish Game Official Pushes Deer Fat Drive
A U S Fish and Wildlife official endorses the national campaign urging hunters to surrender deer and elk fats to aid the war program. Dr. Ira N. Gabrielson of the Washington agency called on sportsmen to join the effort, building support for the dealers and Portland branch origin of the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Izaak Walton League
Ira N. Gabrielson
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Washington
Gabrielson
Bottolsfsen to Speak at Montpelier Republican Rally
C A Bottolsfsen, Republican candidate for Governor, will be the feature speaker at a rally in Montpelier at the Rich Theatre on Tuesday October 27 at 7 30 p m. A free show will follow the talks and an introduction of county candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. A. Bottolsfsen
Montpelier
Rich Theatre
Amnt
Gas rationing registration to begin November 9
The general mileage rationing plan requires motorists to dispose of tire excesses before getting a gasoline ration book. Each driver must certify five tires, sell or give extras to the government via the Railway Express Agency, which will collect and ship tires to warehouses. Receipts and payments follow inspection and valuation. ceiling prices apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem W. Collins
OPA
Collins
Railway Express Agency
United States
Onl
Army Recruiting Station Enlists 18 and 19 Year Olds
Sergeant George E. Hill announces an intensive campaign to enlist youths aged 18 and 19 at Army Recruiting Station No. 19 in the Federal Building Pocatello. The program offers choices across Infantry Cavalry Field Artillery Coast Artillery Air Corps Signal Corps and other branches. Further information is available by visiting or writing the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Hill
Army
Federal Building
Pocatello
Army Recruiting Service
Infantry
Cavalry
Field Artillery
Coast Artillery
Air Corps
Signal Corps
Chearece
Corps
Quartermaster Corps
Ordnance Dept
Corps of Engineers
Corps of Military Police
U. S. Army
Federal Bldg
Cred of Thanks for Bereavement Sympathy
Expressions of sincere thanks for the many acts of kindness and sympathy extended to the family during their recent bereavement.
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Bert Miller
Fruckers
Utah Pioneers
Amazon River
Brazil
West Indies
Focal Board
Landon Pugmire
Fenton Allred
Siver Nielsen
Walter Clark
Roscoe Evans
Raymond
Harvey
Rationing Board
Official Lands
C. A. Bottolsfsen
Desert
Libya
Bengasi
Barce
Gialo Oasis
Tobruk
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