Legion to provide military honors for war dead returned
Commander Frank W. Evers of American Legion post No. 34 said the Legion will assist in providing full military honors for war dead being returned to the United States from overseas this summer through 1948. The War Department asked the Legion to help with funerals for the fallen, including firing squad, color guard, and graveside rites, with Idaho listing about 1750 war dead.
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Frank W. Evers
American Legion
United States
Legion
Evers
Idaho
War Department
Lions Hold Steak Fry at Oneida Station
The Lions club hosted its annual ladies night at Oneida Station with an outdoor steak dinner for eighty members and partners. A bonfire program followed with group singing led by Mrs. Merlin Smith and accompanied by Mr. Smith on the accordion. Installation ceremonies were conducted.
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The
Lions Club
Oneida Station
Merlin Smith
Local club officers listed for upcoming term
The document names officers presiding this term with Wallace Jensen as president Vaughan Greaves as first vice president Keith Larson as second vice president Milford Crabtree as secretary and a slate of directors including Sterling Hixson L D Crawford Harold Alen Merlin Smith and others along with officers Voris Johnson as lion tamer and Keith Campbell as tail twister.
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Wallace Jensen
Vaughan Greaves
Keith Larson
Milford Crabtree
Sterling Hixson
D. Crawford
Harold Alen
Merlin’Smith
Voris Johnson
Keith Campbell
First Security Banks Announces New Staff Member
D. O. Thurman, formerly with Universal C I T, has joined the First Security Banks consumer credit department. George B. Eccles, president, says Thurman will oversee Timeway loan activities and financing for auto mobile equipment and dealer financing.
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D. O. Thurman
Universal C. I. T. Corporation
Consumer ‘ Credit Department
First Security “Corporation
George 8. Eccles
Timeway
Thurman
Eccles
Legion Teams For Utah Idaho Game Highlight Junior Series
Idaho Junior Legion chairman Ralph Dunn announced a mid August Utah vs Idaho all star game in Salt Lake City. Babe Ruth may attend if health permits, with Jack Lloyd coordinating plans. Idaho players train three days in Ogden while Utah squads drill in Salt Lake City. sixteen players from each side will be chosen by coaches and a special committee.
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American Legion
Idaho
Dunn
Utah Stars
Idaho City
Twin Falls
Ruth
Ogden
Utah
Salt Lake
4 H Girls Demonstrate Dairy Products Use in Idaho
Three 4-H girls in each qualifying Idaho county will receive honor medals for showing dairy product use to community groups. One top individual demonstrator and two top teams per county advance, with a state champion chosen from county winners.
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Idaho
State Extension Office
4-H dairy food demonstrations reward state winners
State 4-H dairy food demonstrations award savings bonds to top performers. Girls select any dish using milk cream cheese or butter and gain confidence by presenting before crowds. This marks eight years of the program with Idaho and county winners named among top demonstrators.
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U. S
Idaho
Myrn&, Campbell
Buhl
Sighest
Lois Christiansen
Colleen Curtis
Downey County
Kootenai
Twin Falls
Pocatello to Host 28th Idaho Legion Convention
The American Legion of Idaho plans its 98 posts gathering in Pocatello in July 2023 for four days of business and social events. National commander Paul Griffith, Idaho officials led by Governor Robins and Idaho Commander William F. Galloway will attend, with participation from Sen. Henry Dwor.
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Pocatello
Legion Convention
American Legion of Idaho
Idaho
Johnny Doughboys
National Legion
Paul Griffith
William F. Galloway
Boise
C. A. Robins
Sen
Henry Dwor
Idaho Officials Likely at Event With Congressmen and State Leaders
Shak and Rep Abe Goff of Moscow and John Sanborn of Hager Man are expected to attend along with J D Price of Malad secretary of state and Dworshak both former commanders of the Idaho Legion.
California and Utah visitors spend week with Merrill family
Dr and Mrs Russell Merrill of California and Mr and Mrs J S Larson of Salt Lake visited with their mother Mrs Mary C Merrill the past week.
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Russell Merrill
California
J. S. Larson
Salt Lake
Mary C. Merrill
State Veterans Welfare Office Moves to New Boise Annex
Boise reports the state veterans welfare commission now permanently occupies new quarters at Sixth and Bannock, near the capitol. The agency provides emergency relief to Idaho veterans and dependents and works with veterans groups and local post officials on relief applications.
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Veterans Welfare Office
Boise
State Veterans Welfare Commission
New Quarters
State’ House
Sixth and
Bannock Streets
Capitol
VFW
The
Veterans Welfare Commission
Idaho
Commission
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