Lions Hear Report On Youth Club Activities
Mrs. E H Elmore of the Campfire council spoke at the Lions club luncheon about Minidoka county Campfire work to provide healthy leisure for girls. She noted a 35 percent rise in juvenile delinquency arrests among U S girls since 1937 and said organized leisure is the solution. The council now has 85 girls including 21 Blue Birds and 64 Campfire girls, with plans for a Horizon group. Grace King attended as council chair. Performances by Deanna Catmull and Karl Moellmer were also presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert
E. H. Elmore
Campfire Council
Lion’s Club
Minidoka
Elmore
United States
Minidoka County
Grace King
Deanna Catmull
Karl Moellmer
Miss Catmull
George Catmull
Karl
O. A. Moellmer
Posse Considers Monthly Dances and Rodeo Plans
Rupert Minidoka county sheriff posse discussed monthly dances at the civic auditorium on the 26th, with a mix of old-time quadrilles and other dances. A July rodeo contract was reviewed but no action. committee members include Paul Bateman Ron Hawks Lynn Manning Bob Johnson Emery Carson and Clark Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert
Teachers Hold Meet in Rupert Union Conference
Minidoka county teachers gathered at Paul School for a conference presided by Rupert association president Utian. They discussed salary schedules and qualifications while Mrs Wandalee Ospain reported on legislation affecting schools. Carl Lowder and Willis Vandiver spoke on national IEA matters and textbooks respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert
Minidoka County
Paul
Utian
Wandalee Ospain
Carl Lowder
National Association of the I. E. A
Willis Vandiver
Minidoka Cancer Committee Meets
Members of the Minidoka cancer society executive committee met Thursday afternoon at the county commander's home, Mrs. Marvin Reynolds. They discussed campaign plans and ordered supplies and pamphlets. Committee members include Mrs. E. H. Elmore, Mrs. Emery Carson, Mrs. Don Dafoe, and Mrs. Larry Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert
Minidoka Cancer Society
Marvin Reynolds
E. H. Elmore
Emery Carson
Don Dafoe
Larry Robinson
Group Returns From Co-op Meet
Rupert Nelson the MCM Co-op manager Victor Dal Soglio and Kenneth Rochford returned by train from Denver after attending a Western States Marketing cooperative meeting. Representatives from Idaho Colorado Montana and Wyoming were present. They reported many en route home because of snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert
Bob Nelson
MCM Co-op
Victor Dal Soglio
Kenneth Rochford
Denver
Western States Marketing Cooperative
Idaho
Colorado
Montana
Wyoming
Rupert Naval Man Transferred to San Pedro
Rupert naval yeoman 3rd class Wilbert B. Mackley has been transferred to San Pedro California for assignment after over two years of service in World War II. His brother Charles Mackley enlisted March 9 and serves aboard the aircraft carrier USS Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert
Wilbert B. Mackley
Navy
San Pedro
Calif
Mackley
A. C. Mackley
Charles Mackley
Uss
Princeton
Paul Man s Named As Director
RUPERT J. C. Merrill of Paul returned from the Idaho Egg Producers convention in Boise where he was elected director for another three year term for the Magic Valley district. He has served six terms as director and was named a member of the Idaho Poultry Advisory com. The association reported business volume of 3,164,245 with a 58,772 surplus to be distributed as certificates of interest. Merrill noted 374,540 in outstanding certificates, some with definite due dates, effectively cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert—J. C. Merrill
Paul
Idaho Egg Producers Convention
Boise
Magic Valley
Idaho Poultry Advisory Committee
Merrill
Rate Hike Studied by Western State Utilities Chiefs
W B Joy of Idaho Public Utilities Commission led a San Francisco conference of western state utility officials and traffic experts. They discuss a 13 percent freight rate increase sought by railroads before the Interstate Commerce Commission, with regional hearings set for March 28 in San Francisco and April 4 in Salt Lake City. Idaho plans a March 7 public hearing on state level increases aligned to the four percent federal boost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOISE
W. B. Joy
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
San Francisco
Interstate Commerce Commission
I. C. GC
Salt Lake City
Idaho Commission
Milk Test Report Highlights Local Dairy Herds
January results from the Mini-Cassia dairy herd improvement association rank Cows owned by Dave Kraus of Rupert and Allyn Monson of Declo and Floyd Phillips of Rupert at the top. Kraus’s Holstein produced 233 pounds of milk with 4.8 percent fat, Monson’s Holstein 93.4 pounds of fat, and Phillips’s Guernsey 81.7 pounds. Wallace Baker of Burley led herds over 20 cows with 333.6 pounds of butterfat. R. P. Hyde of Rupert was second at 28.2. In 10–20 cow herds, Rulon Stoker of Burley led at 41.6 with Phillips second at 32.7. In under 10 cows, Monson’s herd topped at 44.7 pounds fat per cow, followed by Harold Coddington of Rupert at 44.3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert
Dave Kraus
Allyn Monson
Declo
Floyd Phillips
Mini-Cassia
R. P. Hyde
Rulon Stoker
Burley
Phillips
Monson
Harold Coddington
Welfare Budget Viewed At Malad Stake Session
The Malad stake held a weekend conference at the stake tabernacle with Elder Henry D. Moyle and Donald D. Davis discussing the welfare budget production and the welfare plan employment program. A Sunday program featured MIA sponsorship and multiple speakers reporting on missions and church fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stake Tabernacle
Henry D. Moyle
Council of the Twelve
Donald D. Davis
General Welfare Committee
Moyle
Elder Davis
Leon J. Castleton
Wilma Evans
Emma
Ward
Maralene Mills
S. A. Hendricks
S. L. Smith
Moyle Facer
Clarence Kent
Delois Gibbs
Charles E. Thomas Jr
Odell Cutler
Davis
LDS Church
Ailing Girl Improves After Railcar Rescue
Eight year old Dorothy Wakefield of Bishop Washington improved in a Lewiston hospital after railroad officials used a motor scooter rail car to evacuate her from heavy snow. Her father, Robert Wakefield, a Camas Prairie rail foreman, failed to reach the hospital Friday night due to drifts and sought aid from John Rudfelt, railroad maintenance superintendent. Early Saturday Rudfelt used the auto car to transport Dorothy and her mother to Lewiston for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Ida
Dorothy Wakefield
Bishop, Wash
Dorothy
Robert Wakefield
Camas Prairie Railroad
John Rudfelt
Rudfelt
Bishop
Heroe
Hedrick Buys Idaho Realty Interests From Partners
Rupert Elwood Hedrick, tied to Idaho Realty and Investment Co, purchased the interests of co partners Max Herbold and Oliver Hanzel last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert—Elwood Hedrick
Idaho Realty and Investment Company
Copartners
Max Herbold
Oliver Hanzel
And There In Southeastern Idaho Malad Local Notices
Malad residents visit and travel notes. Ralph vlingbroke and family stayed with Hugh Griffiths in Malad. J N Ward returned from medical treatment as Elmer Ward picked him up. Numerous locals attended funerals and church missions, with students and teachers visiting Salt Lake City, Bear River, and Wendover for study, family time, and work.
Farm Union Delegation Seeks Parity Support in Washington
Rupert George Graf of Minidoka County Farmers Union led 70 delegates from the northwest on a capital visit to press for full parity in farm prices. The group met Sen. Elmer Thomas and Rep. Harold Cooley and urged support from agriculture committee leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert — George Graf
Minidoka County
Graf
Washington
Farmer's Union
Sen
Elmer Thomas
Oklahoma
Senate Committee On Agriculture
Rep
Harold Cooley
North Carolina
House Committee On Agriculture
Farm Price Support Has Chiefs Busy
Washington report says Secretary Brannan and aides are debating how high price supports should be next year. The draft plan under a Republican law would cut supports to 60 90 percent of parity, with many at 75 percent under normal conditions. Administration says a March decision is likely after reexamining the law since the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Charles F. Brannan
Republican Congress
Congress
Brannan
Administration
American Farm Bureau Federation
National Grange
New Apartment House Welcomes Kiddies and Dogs
In Blackfoot the Wilcox brothers opened two units of a 24 apartment house on Poplar Street despite heavy snow. Families moving in include Pershing Cleverly and family, Howard Martin and family, with more tenants arriving soon. The building plans a playground for children and dogs once spring arrives.
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Blackfoot
Melvin
Wayne Wilcox
Poplar Street
Pershing Cleverly
Sandra Lynn
Howard Martin
Chilren
David
Linda
Boyle Hardware Store
Robert Simmons
Bob Hope
Wm. H. Kracaw
Preston Thatcher
Preston Jr
Thatcher
Salmon
Food Prices Rise After Market Rebound Across Grains
Chicago reports show May wheat firming to near 2.08 dollars after a dip to 1.96. July corn also recovers from a Tuesday low, with government purchases aiding stabilization as livestock, cotton, and butter prices climb. Biblical verse and a quote from Eliot conclude the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Slot Machine Repeal Vote Falls Short In Idaho House
Idaho House debates bringing back a repeal bill to ban slot machines. a two thirds vote fails 33 to 24 to lift the bill from the table. Rep. Erwin Schwiebert argues for airing the issue fully, while opposition cites prior tactics and procedural tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOISE
Idaho House of Representatives
Tom Bell
Minidoka
Hechtner
Howard Hechtner
Nez Perce
Erwin Schwiebert
Canyon
Utah Legislature Waits For Sifting Of Bills
Utah lawmakers continue work on a large backlog of bills as sifting committees prepare to weed out undesirables later in the week. The House advances several measures including a two year 15 million school building fund and a repeal of the welfare lien law. A proposal to abolish the finance commission and shift duties to a state budget officer also advances, while an effort to elect members to the state board of education is delayed for amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
J. Arthur Bailey
Edward C. Larsen
Ogden
State Board of Education
Boards of Education
Pleas For Aid Rise From Farms In Blackfoot County
Blackfoot county commissioners mobilize road clearing equipment to meet a snow emergency. 800 miles on the emergency list with fuel and food requests from snowbound farmers. Planes from Blackfoot airport grounded by Monday’s storm. heavier planes may be engaged. Local donations from Palmer, Gardner Construction, Standers Co. and others augment crews with dozers from Morrison Knudsen and Simplot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackfoot
Bingham County
Arnfred Christensen
Mr. Christensen
M. B. Weston
Walter Bithell
Charles J. Palmer
H. A. Gardner Construction Co
Cecil Smith, Standers Co
Sechrist, Dixon, Meese, Jensen and Schultz
Shelley
Christensen
Chet Wadsworth
Southern Equipment Co
Harris Nelson
Morrison-Knudsen Company
Pocatello
Simplot’s
Allis-Chalmers
W. P. Judge
Springfield
Aberdeen
Jury List Is Drawn For Sixth Judicial District
Sheriff Gerald S. Johnson of Bingham county summons jurors to report to Judge Preston Thatcher next Monday February 21. Names drawn from the voter list by County Clerk W. F. Wootton include Ross Berg Basalt Arthur Abercrombie Jr H H Bauman Aberdeen and many others from Aberdeen Shelley Pingree Moreland Goshen Firth Dallen Coates and Blackfoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackfoot
Gerald S. Johnson
Bingham County
Preston Thatcher
Sixth Judicial District
W. F. Wootton
Ross Berg
Basalt
Arthur
Abercrombie, Jr
H. H. Bauman
Aberdeen
Herbert Crumley
Pingree
W. M. Jex
Lyle Hillman
Lawrence McMurtrey
Shelley
Charles W
Thomas
Thomas Birch
F. M. Dalke
Loroi Barclay
Moreland
Roy Buttcane
Emory Poulsen
W. E. Bills
Ray Dyer
Earl J. Miller
Samuel Butler
Lionel Hansen
Byrd Trego
Henry C. Baggs
Rex Nelson
J. Dewey Robertson
Erwin Allen
Four Auto Crashes Reported By Pocatello Police
Four auto accidents were investigated by Pocatello traffic officers Monday with no serious injuries. At 11 a.m. Rex Terry and Randolph Ringe collided at Lander and Main. At 12:05 p.m. Carl North and Roy Sherwood collided at Arthur. Hough and Lemons crashed at Bridger and Harrison. Miller and Martin collided on North Twelfth Ave at 5:30 p.m. Slippery roads caused most collisions. Hough was charged with reckless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocatello
Rex D. Terry
North Ninth Ave
Randolph C. Ringe
American Falls
Lander and
Main Streets
Carl L. North
North Arthur Ave
Roy E. Sherwood
Vern P. Hough
Cahoon Ave
Homer G. Lemons
North Tenth Ave
Bridger
Harrison Ave
Hough
Martin H. Miller
Rt. 1 North
William B. Martin
Jefferson Ave
North Twelfth Ave
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Lions
Posse
Minidoka Cancer Committee
Paul Man
Bannock County
W. H
Pete” Jensen
Roy Hale
Neal Jordan
James Bangs
Mel Deaton
Jensen
Hale
Mendy
Stake Mia
Blanche Camp
Ira Hughes
Lorraine Jones
Richards Durham
Ward Brothers Quartet
Hipe Price
Laura Darius
St. John Quartet
Melvin Atkinson
Lurline James
Fern Willie
Pauline Atkinson
George Sweeten
Merlin Bastian
Happy
Shirley Ann Jensen
S. Fourth Ave
Roger Payne
E. Halliday
Ralph Vlingbroke
Poca‘io
Hugh Griffiths
Boigbroke
J.N. Ward
Elmer Ward
Luther Estep
Arbon
Dave Bush
Mr. Bush
Robert Bush
BYU
Washakie
Richard Durham
Hal Taylor
Malac Stake Seminary
Mrs. Jay Bush
Tooele
Terrell Tovey and
Cyril Thomas
Idaho State College
Malad
Lloyd Sweeten
Elder Sweeten
Colen H. Sweeten
Eastern States
Jennie B. Jones
Bear River
Lawrence Jones
Wendover
Nellie
Florence Sweeten
Mrs
Colen H. Sweet
Glen Marble
Carol Dawn Hendricks
Carl Wilkes
Utah State
Blake Jones
Downey
Ted Jones
Elbert Sweeten
Spencer
Wellsville
John Darley
Bingham
Christ
Peter
Eliot
Capitol
Seventh Order
Jay Merrill
Twin Falls
Ed Snow
Adams
Schwiebert
House
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