Idaho Gas Sales Hit Record Nine Month Total in 1947
Idaho gasoline consumption for the first nine months of 1947 is 12 million gallons higher than 1946, averaging about 590000 gallons daily in September. Diesel use averaged 11300 gallons and aviation gasoline 8800 daily. September sales topped 17.7 million, with monthly increases all year. Highway funds rose to about 5.08 million for nine months, while refunds exceed claims filed. Floyd notes California's larger mileage and aid impact.
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Idaho
Earl Floyd
Motor Fuels Division
Department of Law Enforcement
Floyd
Highway Fund
California
Aviation gasoline consumption in 1947 season trends
The record notes October usage at 194 000 gallons. Through February only has fallen below 200 000 gallons. July shows a peak for the first nine months with over 288 000 gallons of aviation gas.
Fresh Air Heater Helps Ford and Mercury Cars
Ford and Mercury introduce a new fresh air heater that blends ram and blower action to force warm air into the cabin and reduce drafts. The system draws outside air, uses a sirocco blower, and routes it through a copper core with hot water, improving defrosting and comfort while remaining compact and quiet.
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Ford
Mercury
Ford Motor Company
Idaho Agencies Open Competitive Exams For State Jobs
The Idaho merit system council announced open competitive examinations to fill vacancies in the fish and game department public assistance public health employment security and Idaho state employment service. Final filing date is October 22 with about 15 towns hosting tests in early November. Positions include social workers interviewers field representatives claims examiners statisticians and clerks in multiple counties and Boise offices.
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Fish and Game Department
Department of Public Assistance
Department, of Public Health
Employment Security Agency
Idaho State Employment Service
Idaho Merit System Council
Bonner
Kootenai
Benewah
Latah
Nez Perce
Idaho
Washington
Canyon
Gooding
Jerome
Twin Falls
Cassia
Bannock
Bear Lake
Franklin
Bingham
Bonneville
Jefferson
Boise
Thomas H. Charrey
Merit System
Public Assistance and
Matron of Lewiston Passes Away Monday
Mary Ann Wheeler Ransom 81 died Monday at 1 p.m. at a son's home Lewiston after age related causes. Born January 26 1866 in North Ogden the widow of Joseph Henry Ransom resided in Lewiston most of her life and was active in the LDS church. Funeral today at 2 p.m. in Lewiston second ward. Burial in Lewiston cemetery. Mrs Earl Hollingsworth hosted a TF club gathering with needlework and a luncheon for members last week. Daily farm fires kill ten farmers in the United States.
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Mary Ann Wheeler Ransom
Joseph A. Ransom
North Ogden
George W
Hannah Humphreys Wheeler
Lewiston
Joseph Henry Ransom
Idaho
Tremonton
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Relief Society
Second
George H Ransom
Isabelle Boman
Salt Lake City
Joseph Ransom
Hannah Wilson
Elbert Ransom
Rupert
Oretta Crabb
Lehi
Lucille Hawkins
Richmond
Clifford Ransom
Portland
William
James Wheeler
Dora Boman
Arthur Wheeler
Burley
Earl Hollingsworth
TF Club
Idaho Publicity Board Plans Clean-Up for Roadside Debris
The Idaho Publicity Board seeks a statewide cleanup program for unsightly roadside dumps and junkyards. Officials urge city state and federal support, stricter policing, and removal of dumps from traveler sightlines along main highways to promote Idaho as scenic. Special guests Faye Foss and Larue Robinson attended Norma Hale's bridge luncheon.
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Idaho Publicity Board
State Board of Publicity
Idaho
Blackfoot Bulletin
Tin Buttes
Blackfoot
Faye Foss
Larue Robinson
Norma Hale
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Johnson’s Drug Store
Nake Johnson
Johnson's
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Manson
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Wasatch Dup
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Lee Larson
Mahonri Larson
Lookout Pass
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Eingly
J. P
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Merceda
Vogue Shop
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Royal Pumpkin
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Catsup
Oxydol
Duz
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Morton Triangle
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Globe ’Age
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Idaho Refining CO
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Preston
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