Budget Of East Idaho Fair Is Set
Blackfoot officials set a 1947 48 budget of 120000 for the East Idaho Fair district at its annual meeting. Plans include a new swine and sheep exhibit building to be ready for 1948, plus a judging ring and possible grandstand expansion to add 2000 seats. The budget allocates 13000 for premiums 26000 for entertainment and 40000 for the building program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Idaho
Blackfoot
Idaho Fair District
Fair
Frank G. DeKay
Emil C. Johnson
Idaho Falls
E. R. Buehler
Pocatello
J. H. Warthow
Ruth C. Hartkopf
W. P. Judge
Bingham County
Raymond and
John Aljets
Bannock County
Herbert C. Peterson
Thomas M. Weeks
Bonneville
DeKay
Flood Waters Decline After Severe Palouse Storm
Flooding eases in Pullman and Colfax Washington as Palouse River waters recede after reaching the highest levels in 88 years. Torrents up to four feet deep subside. a Camas Prairie freight locomotive derailed near Indian Wash due to rainstorm-caused rock slides.
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Pullman, Wash
Washington State
Palouse
Pullman
Colfax, Wash
Camas Prairie Railroad
Indian Wash
Sale Proceeds To Aid Blackfoot Church Work
Blackfoot committee reports the Third Ward chapel project near Triangle Park with a $100000 target. Net sale proceeds from 300 plus auction items, some on commission or donated, will fund the church’s half of the building cost with the church matching half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackfoot
Third Ward
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Triangle Park
Bridge and
Sexton Streets
C. J. Wright
Wright
Idaho PUC Denies Express Rate Hike
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission denied the railway express agency's Idaho rate and handling charge increase request for intra state shipments. The agency sought Idaho rises of 20 to 50 percent, which would have added about $15 000 in annual revenue. Hearing on the case was held November 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOISE
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Railway Express Agency
Idaho
Unit Opens for 70 Acre Homestead in Hunt Area Idaho
Boise based Bureau of Reclamation regional office announced that applications will be accepted February 29 through March 9 for a 70 acre homestead farm unit in the Hunt area of the Minidoka project in southeastern Idaho. The unit was one of 43 drawn June 14 at Jerome and recently relinquished with WWII veterans given preference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Bureau of Reclamation
Hunt Area
Minidoka Project
Idaho
Jerome
Big Blaze Destroys Montana Airplane Hangars
A city owned hangar at Billings airport and two adjacent units housing Lynch and Gillis Flying services were destroyed by a general alarm fire Friday. Aircraft were removed before the flames spread. losses for Al Gillis were estimated at 75 000 dollars with 60 000 in airplane parts. The hangar cost over 20 000 dollars and was insured. Tom Lynch put his losses at 10 000 dollars. Fire officials said an explosion in the city hangar sparked the blaze, which collapsed the roof and most walls within 40 minutes. The first alarm came at 8 40 a.m. with a general alarm at 8 50. Fire control followed by 9:10. Smoke rose 400 feet. flames reached 150 feet high. In Idaho, the American Legion will meet in Coeur dAlene September 13 to 15, per post commander Sidney E. Smith and convention chairman Ennis C Thomas.
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Billings
Lynch and Gillis Flying Services
al Gillis
H. E. Biddinger
Tom Lynch
Lynch Flying Service
Coeur D'Alene
Ida
Idaho Department
American Legion
Sidney E. Smith
Ennis C. Thomas
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Lava High
Lava High School
Astics
Phil Mason
Ed Willmore
Neal Byington
Jerry Fagnant
Harold Hawker
Lava
Hawker
Orlan. W. Clark
George Carson
P. R. Moore
Marvin Elison
Arthur Jones
Harry Christensen
Mr. Wright
Gordon Durney
Leo Clark
Bill Smith
Clarence Pack
Dexter Gardner
Bishop D. J. Noack
Sterling Madsen, Jr
Archie Ball
Cecil Wright
Wallace Belnap
Ellis Oram
Fred’s
North Main
North
Dude’s Confectionery
South Main
Montgomery Ward
Campbell’s Coffee Shop Hotel
Sir’s Cafe
Ruth's Cafe
Savoy Cafe
West Center
Top-Hat Cafe
West Bridger
Highway
E. Center
Farr
America
Frazier Grocery
U.S
Safeway
Can
Soap Sg
Peets
Broccoli
Pierce
Rockwood I
Texas
del Monte
Frazier’s Grocery
McKinley
Spic & Span
Baby Food Heinz - Clapps - Gerbers
U. S
PUC
Big Blaze
Montana
Legion
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