Erosion Threat to Franklin County Farmland Grows
The Dayton area erosion worsens as river cuts a 300 to 500 foot wide rim and 150 to 250 feet deep through farm lands. The Southeastern Idaho Irrigation Projects association urges reading its Flood Waters of Five Mile Creek report dated Jan 21, 1946. Nash and Bowden warn soil loss. A 35-person visit by private, federal, state and school interests seeks a solution. a association meeting will hear flight observations.
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Mississippi
Nash
T. R. Bowden
Dayton
Irrigation Projects Association
Association
Reeves and party tour Canadian regions by car
Mel Reeves notes local interest in American gaited saddle horses among Lethbridge residents and other Canadians. Mr and Mrs Reeves were joined by Arthur Rallison who visited his brother in Canada. The group traveled by car from Montpelier to Yellowstone National Park and back via Cardston and Glacier National Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge
Reeves
Balls Family to Join Caravan Trip to Nauvoo
George Balls chosen March 12 as part of Idaho delegation joining a caravan to Nauvoo. Mrs. Balls will accompany him and then return by train. Family ties trace to Hyde Park settlers. Arthur Gaeth to accompany as commentator and broadcast from encampment each evening.
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Mr. Balls
England
Hyde Park
Dayton
John H. Wessman
Malad
Idaho
Arthur Gaeth
Cliff Davis Ready for Oakland Flight and El Paso Show
Cliff Davis plans a return to Oakland in a few days then will fly to El Paso Texas for an air show on July 13. His career features numerous close calls including an industrial accident that cost him part of a hip and abdomen. He later survived a Midway Island deployment and a Navy pilot career with a deadly crash that left a fractured neck.
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Oakland
el Paso
Tex
Davis
Midway Island
Midway
Navy
Florida
New Reservoir Project Details From Company Filings
The company estimates a new reservoir to be filled from its Cub river filings. Directors supervising construction include H. C. Nelson as president E. J. Alder as vice president Angus Condie as secretary Jed Lewis Frank Gamble Cecil Foster George Peterson and R. J. Ransbottom.
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Cub River
H. C. Nelson
E. J. Alder
Angus Condie
Jed Lewis
Frank Gamble
Cecil Foster Geogre Peterson
R. J. Ransbottom
Boys May Register For Preston Junior Police
City boys aged 10 to 15 are invited to join Preston’s junior police by registering at the city police office on July 16 under Police Chief Durwood Huls. All bikes in Preston must be registered with the police by August 15.
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Preston
Durwood Huls
Huls
School Board Agenda Sets Early Meeting Topics
County board members Forsgren Meek Woodward Kofoed and Foster will discuss county superintendent issues student medical and dental check ups and transportation problems at Monday’s meeting.
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Forsgren
Meek
Guy Woodward
Orson Kofoed
Cecil Foster
Preston junior Legion edges Pocatello in extra effort
Preston holds lead early then ties with visitors. Batting spurt by Preston in sixth ties the score 6 6 with Pocatello in final inning. Box score shows Smith Mendenhall Geddes and Condie among players with hits while Hinckley earns win in relief. Preston to host Logan juniors next Wednesday at 2 15.
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Pocatello
Preston
AB RH Smith
Mendenhall
Preston Junior Legion
Logan
Weston Celebration Promises Games Dance and Prizes
Weston hosts a two day celebration with boxing and wrestling matches and a dance on both nights. Carnival attractions provided by Intermountain Amusement company. Prizes include a refrigerator a combination radio and phonograph and an electric hot water heater. The event draws expected large crowds as the only nearby celebration on those dates.
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Intermountain Amusement Company
Weston
Patriotic Card Night Hosts Edna Follet and Guests
Mrs. Elda Bright hosted a Wednesday card night for her club including Edna Follet Anna Moore and Selma Fellows. Scores and prizes were announced with high and low scores noted. A two course luncheon followed at 8 o clock. Place and score cards reflected a patriotic theme.
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Elda Bright
Edna _ Follet
Anna Moore
Selma Fellows
Local box card yields fast bouts and surprises
At the American Legion outdoor boxing card last Thursday night two local favorites lost decisions in lively slugfests. Newt Merrill edged Jimmy Samargus, Bill Cunningham defeated Louie Johnson after a misannounced result, and Bert Williams beat Karroll Kendall. Melvin Smith over Stan Fisher and Jimmy Carter over Johnny Acock also featured, with Lyle Taylor stopping Max Gould in a technical knockout. Newt Hart filled in for a missing bout in wrestling.
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Dale Panter
Daytona
American Legion
Panter
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Jimmy Samargus
Idaho, Falls
Newt Merrill
Preston
Merril
Samargus
Snake River Country
Merrill
Bill Cunningham
Idaho Falls
Johnson
Cunningham
Williams
Kendall
Melvin ‘Smith
Stan ‘Fisher
Oxford
Smith
Jimmy Carter
Johnny Acock
Carter
Acock
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Mel Reeves
George Balls
Cliff Davis
Bath
A. W. Carpenter
Junior Legion
Arteg the
Amy Surplus
Wheels
Young Men's
Teen's
Jackson’ S
Karroll Kendall
Lewiston
Bert Williams
Win
Lyle Taylor
Max Gould
Gould
Legrande Chatterton
Taylor
Newt Hart
Dennis Hall
Fairview
Penney's
Americal
Penney
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