Community Notices From Blackfoot And Nearby Families
Residents from Boise Logan and Tooele visited relatives in Blackfoot and nearby towns. Funeral service for Harold Baxter drew many relatives. Variety club hosted a dinner for ten couples at Harold Baxter’s home. Families from Boise Logan Tooele and Midvale shared meals and transfers of furniture during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen, Larson
Boise
Harold
Larson
Cecil
Miles
Heber Allen
Logan
Midvale
Arthur Mineer
Lasca Banks
Lola King
Judy
Tooele
Blackfoot
Harold Baxter
Local Social Notes Mention Christensens and Visitors
Mrs Golden Christensen visited Munk Creek Primary Tuesday. Jos A Christensen and Elsie Christensen attended Lynn Harrison’s Central testimonial. Frieda Gregerson hosted Relief Society teachers in Halloween costumes before lunch. Attendees included Dorothy Miles Eunice Gregerson Ellen Larson Esther Cole Annie Sparks Gwen Gregerson Fern Larson Lenna Lowe and Mrs Gregerson. Bishop and Mrs Fred Gregerson attended Ruby Eames testimonial in the third ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S." Geddes
Golden Christensen
Munk Creek
Jos. A. Christensen
Elsie Christensen
Central
Lynn Harrison
Christensen
Frieda Gregerson
Relief Society
Dorothy Miles
Eunice Gregerson
Ellen Larson
Esther Cole
Annie Sparks
Gwen Gregerson
Fern Larson
Lenna Lowe
Gregerson
Bishop
Fred Gregerson
Third Ward
Ruby Eames
First Oil Well Drilled in 1859 by Blacksmith
The article recounts the August 27 1859 discovery of petroleum near Titusville Pennsylvania by Uncle Billy Smith and Edwin Drake. It details Drake hiring Smith after failed salt-well crews, the drilling challenges with quicksand and a guiding pipe, and the birth of the petroleum industry marking a new era of progress in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy” Smith
Uncle Billy
Edwin L. Drake
Seneca Oil Company
Titusville
Colonel Drake
Pennsylvania
Drake
Pittsburgh
Tarentum
William A. Smith
Billy
Tarenton
Smith Arrivd
Edwin Drake
James
Samuel
America
Oil's Rise Shapes Modern Ages and Technologies
The discovery of oil fields spurred new uses for oil products, driving the machine age, automotive age, flying age, and communications age and fueling many modern marvels unknown just a few decades ago.
Production staff member joins ISU lighting team
Gene Larsen of Preston on production staff will assist Don Albee in directing lighting for Idaho State College’s opening production in Pocatello. The drama is William Berney's Dark of the Moon, a three act fantasy. It will be presented Nov 4 and 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Larsen
Preston
Don Albee
Idaho State College, Pocatello
William Berney
Halogeton Found Again In Oneida County
Ray Peterson conservationist and Eugene Whitman agronomist of the University of Idaho extension services report halogeton a weed that kills livestock has appeared again in Oneida county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oneida County
Ray Peterson
Eugene Whitman
University, ‘of Idaho _extension services
Halogeton Invades Idaho Third County Endangering Livestock
The weed Halogeton, highly toxic to sheep and cattle, has reached Oneida county, the third Idaho county affected after Cassia and Minidoka. Spread began with Utah livestock movement. control efforts involve extension service, forest and grazing agencies with cooperative stock associations. Trials include crested wheatgrass planting and road spraying, aiming to keep stock off ranges and reduce spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oneida
Idaho
Cassia
Minidoka
Oneida County
Utah
Malta
Raft River
Extension Service
Forest Service
Grazing Service
Wells
Nev
Poisoning signs in livestock from Halogeton exposure
The text notes cattle are less susceptible while sheep poisoned by Halogeton die rapidly. It states difficulty in breathing is the only apparent symptom.
Pocatello Attorney Heads Southeastern Idaho USO Drive
Henry McQuade Bannock county attorney was named district USO chairman for southeastern Idaho by the state USO committee. He will appoint county USO chairs to organize a fund raising effort supporting 170 USO units nationwide and Idaho’s $40,000 quota to aid military personnel and hospitalized veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McQuade
Bannock
USO
Idaho
McQuade
Be Funder
C. Gale Baker
George E.denman
Boise
Pocatello
Iggata
Denman
Power
Oneida
Franklin
Bear Lake
Caribou
Uuso
Reed Merrill Stays With Utah Family This Week
Reed Merrill spent the week end in Preston with his parents Dr. and Mrs. L. V. Merrill. Reed is attending school this year at the University of Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed Merrill
Preston
L. V. Merrill
Reed
University of Utah
Saturday Bridge Club Guests of Mrs Robinson
Members of the Saturday afternoon bridge club were entertained last week by Mrs va D Robinson at her home on North Ist West. Late fall roses and chrysanthemums were used as decorations and a refreshing dessert luncheon was served. Score awards at bridge went to Mrs Russell Crockett and Mrs Virgel Knudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Va. D. “Robinson
North’ Ist West
Russell Crockett
Virgel Knudson
Crockett and Fryer Families Visit in Twin Falls
Mr and Mrs Edwin A Crockett and Mr and Mrs William Fryer spent last weekend in Twin Falls visiting with Mr and Mrs Howard Griggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin A. Crockett
William Fryer
Twin Falls
Howard Griggs
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Flowers
We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to the many friends and relatives for the gestures of kindness during our recent bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Alex Smout and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Smout
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Banida
General Electric
Preston Bike & Sport
Ernest Britenbeker
Canada
Mary Small
Reece McNamara
Com Gay
Clifford Warr
Sec
Treas
National Farm Loan Assn
Preston, Idaho
Mountain S States Implement Co
North State
Reg
L. B, Loyd
Prop
Mrs. Robinson
Blatchford
Arnold Auger
E. Preston
South State
Vace
Plymouth
Dodge
Chevrolet
Hugh €. Nielsen
Automobiles
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