A R Knox Found Dead In Blackfoot Hotel Room
Archie R. Knox, 47, longtime Blackfoot resident and former cook, was found dead by his brother Albert S. Knox in his hotel room. He was born February 12, 1901 in Kirksville Missouri and served in World War I, later living with health issues from gas exposure. He leaves three brothers and a sister. funeral is set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at Sandberg Funeral Home with military rites by American Legion Stewart Hoover Post 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackfoot
Archie R. Knox
Albert S. Knox
Knox
Kirksville
Missouri
Samuel J
Allie E. Bell Knox
U. S
W. J. Knox
Tucson
Arizona
E. J. Knox
Eddyville
Iowa
Olive Rich
Culver City
California
Sandberg Funeral Home
Marcus H. Bloodworth
The
Methodist Church
Grove City
Stewart Hoovyer
American Legion
Local Grace News highlights family reunions and travels
Grace area notes recount a western coast trip by Alvin Lechtenberg and Marvin Kirby and celebrate J B Jensen and spouse's 50th wedding anniversary with a 26 year family reunion. Community members visit Logan Salt Lake City Spokane Idaho Falls and Yellowstone trips noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
Ida
Alvin Lechtenberg
Central
Marvin Kirby
Portland
Los Angeles
Cal
Melvin Kirby
Spokane
Policemen Mistake Turns Fatal for Inspector in Laundry
In Mount Vernon New York police planned to trap a burglar in a laundry but officer Daniel Scannell mistook Inspector Frank Mascari for the intruder. Scannell fired from a riot gun hitting Mascari in the chest. Mascari was 45 and a veteran inspector. Scannell was his personal friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
N. Y
Frank J. Mascari
Daniel Scannell
Mascari
Scannell
Rotarians Review Club Aims At Blackfoot Luncheon
Blackfoot Rotarians discussed the four objectives of Rotary for new members at the Corner Cafe luncheon. Elmer Taylor and Paul DeMordaunt explained the aims including service to others, ethical business conduct, application of service ideals, and international peace. They connected the aims to community projects and noted Rotary's part in global peace efforts.
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Blackfoot
Elmer Taylor
Paul DeMordaunt
Ernest Johnson
Taylor
Blackfoot Club
de Mordaunt
DeMordaunt
al Dietz
Salvation Army
Pocatello
Henry W
Army breaks $32,000 black market ring in Frankfurt
The U S army said it busted a tobacco smuggling ring involving American post exchange workers. Ten Americans were arrested after a two week investigation tracing missing cigarettes. One suspect claimed earnings of 100000 dollars in six months.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Post Exchange
Typhoon Near Taiwan Targets Ryukyus Islands
A typhoon speeds from the coast toward Taiwan and the Ryukyus, advancing as reported by the Central Meteorological Institute on Wednesday.
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Nanking
China
Carolines
Taiwan
Ryukyus Islands
Central Meteorological Institue
London Pilgrims honor Roosevelt statue unveiling
Eleanor Roosevelt describes a Pilgrims of London booklet detailing the April 12 1948 unveiling ceremony for her husband’s statue in Grosvenor Square London. She notes George VI wreath scene and the Archbishop of Canterbury’s benediction praising peace and friendship among free peoples.
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Hyde Park
Pilgrims of
London
Grosvenor Square
George VI
Canterbury
Veterans and College Extension Courses At Poughkeepsie
Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt notes the warm reception at Grosvenor Square and praises veterans efforts. She cites Bernard Baruch's visit and the statue by Sir William Reid Dick. In Poughkeepsie the Council of Veterans Organization seeks with Vassar College to offer extension courses to veterans and non veterans, possible with or without degrees. The college asks for interest and course types to gauge demand and benefits for working students nationwide.
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Grosvenor Square
Bernard M. Baruch
William Reid Dick
Baruch
Veterans
Poughkeepsie
Council of Veterans Organization of
Vassar College
Soda Springs Social News and Travel Notes
Mr and Mrs Jay Lallatin depart for the American Legion convention in Coeur d Alene via Portland. Masons Lodge Caribou No 84 held a Sum day picnic at Eight Mile with about 100 attendees. Head cook Roe White of Bancroft led the meal with assistants Walter Blackburn Walter Gagan Dale Ayres Don Salser and Walter Largilliere. Mr and Mrs Ozburn Call left for Chicago on business and expect to return in a week. Mr and Mrs Kay Bowen returned to Pocatello after visiting Mrs Bowen’s parents Mr and Mrs Cris Lakey.
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Soda Springs
Ida
Jay Lallatin
American Legion
Coeur d'Alene
Portland
Masons Lodge
Caribou No. 84
Eight Mile
Roe White
Bancroft
Walter Blackburn
Walter Gagan
Dale Ayres
Don Salser
Walter Largilliere
Mrs. Ozburn Call
Chicago
Kay Bowen
Pocatello
Rooster Causes Swing to Move in Memphis
Mrs. R M Newcomb in Memphis reports a white rooster pecking at a swing that moves toward him with no rider aboard. The incident drew attention as the bird seemingly operates the swinging seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
R. M. Newcomb
Damage Suit Filed Over Montpelier Death
A Montpelier girl aged seven was killed July 16 after being struck by a pickup on U S 30. Parents Ralph and Blanche Bissegger seek $50 000 damages in district court naming Newell and Harold Passey as defendants, alleging the truck traveled about 40 mph and threw the child about 20 feet. Attorney Samuel Adelstein represents the plaintiffs. Also noted is the death in San Francisco of Francis A Garrecht 77 longtime Ninth Circuit judge.
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Montpelier
Fifth District
Ralph
Blanche Bissegger
Joanne Bisger
Newell
Harold Pasay
Lord Passey
Passey
Newell Passey
U. S. 30
Samuel Adelstein
Pocatello
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A. R. Knox
Grace News
J. B. Jensen
Earl Whitlock
Axtel
Utah
Lavor Vorhees
Milford
Glen Jensen
J. Floyd Smart
Bus Jensen
Carlin
Nevada
Roland
Salt Lake City
Keith Knighton
Gunnison
Ivan Larsen
Harvey Voorhees
Provo
Jerry
Julia Jensen
Carol Lynn
Dee Ann Smart
Donald Smart
Donald
Ester Zeigler
Leroy Longenbohn
Harry Steele
Farm Bureau
Idaho Falls
Page Medford
Logan
Shirley Christensen
Connies
Dean Christiansen
Wm. Stalder
Marion Hayman
Riverside
Ellis Leavitt
Howard Thomas
Louis
Harvey Benson
Yellowstone National Park
Susie Smith
George Hamp
Leo Larsen
Mary Kenner
Ben Skelton
Janet Blair
Diana
Wilford
Curly Twiford
North Hollywood
Calif
Blackfoot Rotarians
Arms of Club
A. I. Sawyer
Boise
A. J. Snyder
Springfield
Scott McCune
Idaho State Hospital South
Donald W. Holland
J. J. Frey
Eugene Dennis
American Communist Party
U.S
Madison Square Garden
New York
Dennis
C. ED Flandro
Fifth & Lewis
Dupler
America
Mak
Pers
Panchina
Val
Eleanor Roosevelt
Mrs
Rooster
San Francisco
Francis A. Garrecht
Ninth U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Pugatello Mattress
Johnson Ave
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