Malad Briefs Highlight Tax Deadline and Local Events
Oneida county treasurer Lurline James notes December 20 as the deadline for the first half of the 1948 taxes, with a total tax of 213 279.91 and Saturday hours for payments. The Malad fire department hosts a Wednesday hall event with a pre banquet for members and wives at Eagles hall. Married Edith Price to Khalil Scott at the bride’s home with Bishop Carl Evans officiating and a California honeymoon, and plan to settle in Pleasantview. The Crowther Webb wedding is set for December 29 at the Logan LDS temple in Tucson, Arizona. The American Legion Auxiliary held its Christmas party with Edna Harris as program chair. Wool Growers held their holiday gathering at Edna J. Jones home, with Mrs. Charles J. Nielsen co-hostess. The Malad Stake Primary Board husbands attend a turkey banquet hosted by the Malad Third Ward Relief society, with games and a committee led by Mrs. Lily Hess and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Msalad
Lurline James
Oneida County
Edna J. Jones
Charles J. Nielsen
Malad Stake
Third Ward Relief Society
Lily Hess
Helen R. Thomas
Eunice Tovey
Vera Vaughan
Wanda Napier
Truman Letter Offered For Sale By Collector
A radio commentator reported an unusual two page handwritten letter from President Truman offered for sale for 125 dollars. The letter to Senator-elect Paul Douglas praised his campaign and was signed with Truman’s full name. Indianapolis worker King V. Hostick offered the item, saying Douglas gave it for campaign services.
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Washington
Truman
Paul Douglas
Douglas
Hehle
Indianapolis
King V. Hostick
Hostick
Rupert Couple To Observe Golden Wedding
Mr and Mrs J R Nicholson plan open house at 923 D Street to mark their golden wedding anniversary. The event will run 2 30 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm on Christmas day with invited friends and neighbors attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert
Golden
J. R. Nicholson
D Street
Weather and politics mix in a winter era poem
A rhymed news column blends weather woes with politics and disasters. It notes a harsh winter, slush and cold, floods in Oregon, and a fire tragedy in Chicago with overheated stoves. It also mentions the electoral college voting for Truman and reflects on change and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electoral College
Truman
Oregon
Chicago
Evacuee Plane Crashes Near Taipei Killing Pilot
A Chinese National Aviation DC-3 crash landed near Taipei in bad weather while carrying refugees from Shanghai. The pilot and co pilot died. radio operator and 20 passengers were injured, including eight children, as the craft broke up on the outskirts of a village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
China
Chinese National Aviation Corporation
Taipei
Formosa
Heaviest Wood Ironwood Weighs 81 Pounds Per Square Foot
Ironwood is described as the heaviest wood with a weight of 81 pounds per square foot and it sinks when placed in water.
Petrillo Wins Approval for Unemployed Musicians Fund
Washington government approval grants a five year contract for the American Federation of Musicians to create a public music fund of about 2 million dollars funded by record royalties. The fund assists unemployed instrumentalists with performances free to the public and overseen by an impartial trustee, Samuel R. Rosenbaum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James C. Petrillo
American Federation of Musicians
AFL
Weathiers
Petrillo
Phonograph Recording Industry
Justice Department
Secretary of Labor
Maurice J. Tobin
Tobin
Samuel R. Rosenbaum
Philadelphia Orchestra Association
VFW Plans Yule Party Wednesday
The Bannock County Memorial building hosts a Christmas party by the local VFW post on Wednesday evening at 8. New candidates will be initiated, then games, dancing, and refreshments. Admission is a small exchange gift. Captain Hunsaker will show a motion picture on the atomic bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Bannock County Memorial
Hunsaker
Army Air Force
Hiroshima and
Nagasaki
Countess Granville Praises Royal Baby Appearance
Countess Granville sister of Queen Elizabeth praised the newborn prince saying he could not be more angelic looking. She described the infant as golden haired with a beautiful complexion and delicate features for so young a baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Ireland
Countess Granville
Queen Elizabeth
Princess Elizabeth
Prince
Navy Reserve V-6 program pitched by Chief Brown
Chief H C Brown of the U S Navy recruiting office promotes the V-6 reserve program to male citizens 17 to 40 nonveterans and 17 to 64 veterans. Reservists may sail on navy ships and pursue training and promotions for good jobs in emergencies. Applications are being taken at the post office building in Pocatello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Brown
United States Navy Recruiting Office
Navy
Naval Reserve
Brown
Pocatello
Reserve
Clock Tactic Inspires Busy Hands for Timekeeping
A brief pondering on using busy hands to pass time as a metaphor for keeping time. The remark suggests adopting a habit of constant activity to manage daily rhythms.
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Berlin
Kwajalein
Pacific
U. S. S. Rendova
Kwajalein Island
Volunteer Fire Department
LeGrande Hall
Department
Eagles Hall
Loren Peck
Dan J. Evans
Melvin Thompson
Hy Petersen
L. J. Williams
Ralph Facer
Keith Evans
Derald Chivers
Ben Thomson
Frank Thomas
Lyle Tapper
Bill Anderson
John M. Price
Edith
Khalil Scott
Milton Scott
Carl Evans
Mony
California
Pleasantview
Carma Crowther
Junius L. Crowther
Lloyd J. Webb
Tuscon
Arizona
Logan
American Legion Auxiliary
Edna Harris
Petrillé
Helena
Mont
Harry J. Freebourn
Butte
State Supreme Court
VFW
Ait Pri
Ean OG Ecia
Idaho
Warnick and Sons Welding
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