Salt Lake Juryman Threatened After Call To Foreman
Salt Lake City police set a vigil at the home of third district grand jury foreman Harry G. Calton after an unidentified caller threatened him Saturday night. District Attorney Brigham E. Roberts said the guard was arranged following Calton’s report. The jury, impaneled five months ago to probe Utah liquor issues, has also investigated gambling and pinball machines, ordering the impounding of about 300 machines amid raids that may have spurred the threat.
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Salt Lake City
Brigham E. Roberts
Roberts
Harry G. Calton
Salt Lake
Calton
Dalton
Utah
Liquor Control Commission
Robert Harries
Denmark tops world for twin births percentage
A Danish study shows Denmark records the highest share of twin births among all countries. Researchers note birth patterns and maternal factors may influence the elevated twin rate compared with other nations.
Tripp Machinery expands in McCammon center street
McCammon note: Tripp Machinery Co. excavating a city cellar for a new building at Center and Fourth Streets and plans to enlarge operations including adding a repair shop. Local births include Steve Henson born August 29 to Kenneth and Enid Henson of Twin Falls, grandson of Lon and Mrs. Henson. Les Price of Arimo injured when a king bolt failed in a truck on Arbon road. he was taken to Arimo for treatment.
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Tripp Machinery&Co
Center
Fourth Streets
Farm Machinery Company
Kenneth Henson
Twin Falls
Steve
Lon Henson
Henson
Enid Porter
Les Price
Arbon
Mr. Price
Arimo
Chester Smith
Motor vehicles account for most U.S. passenger travel mileage
Data show motor vehicles make up 85 percent of all passenger travel mileage in the United States, underscoring their central role in national mobility and transportation trends.
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United States
Dairy and Beef Cattle Shine at Bingham Fair
At the eastern Idaho 4-H fair held at the state fairgrounds in Blackfoot on Saturday, dairy and beef cattle led the show. Milton Weston noted larger attendance and higher quality with 16 beef entries, many boosted by the fat stock sale for 4-H members on fair’s final day. Judges awarded A ratings across Holstein Guernsey and Jersey divisions to 4-H youth from Blackfoot, Shelley, and nearby towns. Boyd J Hale won best fitting and showing in his division.
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Blackfoot
Bingham County
Milton Weston
Orson Callister
Arco
Harry Jensen
Eugene DeGuilio
Boyd J. Hall
Wayne Jensen
Ruth Park
Shelley
Jimmy Hansen
Carrol Stander
Donald Sova
Doran Merrill
Bruce Sova
Jane Cannon
Dorothy Weston
Barker Weston
John Carlson
Larry Mecham
Firth
Sherman Whitworth
Callister
Competiton
Boyd J. Hale
McCammon Schools To Open Today
Public schools begin in McCammon today at 9 a.m. under new superintendent Alma E. Watterson who arrives from Logan Utah. Fall football practice started August 30 with Bill Mathews coaching. High school staff includes Watterson Soren son Matthews Olson Ann Mathews and Glenn Anderson. Grade teachers for 1948 49 list Mrs Annie T Lish principal and 8th through 1st grades by name.
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Annie T. Lish
Mary Thornely
Mary Lou Thomas
Rebecca Gunter
Mary Alene Treasure
Lela Harris
Delpha Gibbs
Marva Mickelson
Fresh air and comfort guard against sleep loss say doctor
A physician notes that fresh air, a comfortable bed with a soft pillow, and warm feet are key safeguards against sleep deprivation. The remarks emphasize simple environmental and comfort factors as aids to better sleep.
Governor Opens Eastern Idaho Fair with Special Days
BLACKFOOT The Eastern Idaho State Fair opens September 14 with Governor C A Robins attending to officially open at 1 30 p m. Mayor Nelson of Blackfoot Mayor Fanning of Idaho Falls and Mayor Phillips of Pocatello will be introduced. September 15 is Blackfoot day with stores closing at noon. Bannock County day is Thursday and Friday is another county day. Saturday marks the last day with Bingham county day and a free school age event. Horse pulling contests feature classes by weight with high interest and many entries reported. Wilburn Robinson is superintendent.
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C. A. Robins
Einar M. Nelson
E. W. Fanning
Idaho Falls
George R. Phillips
Pocatello
Bannock
Bingham
Wilburn Robinson
Obituary notices for Ida E Calph and Reginald W Wamsley
Funeral services for Ida E Mendelson Calph are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at McHan Henderson chapel with Rev. A E Asbee of Trinity Episcopal officiating. Interment is in Mountainview Cemetery. Ida, 59, died Sunday night after years of illness. She was born in Baker Oregon on September 20 1889 and married Ethan R Calph in Helena on October 11 1911. Survivors include her husband son Louis Pierre Calph and sister Ethel Livermore. Reginald W Wamsley 46 died Sept 1 in Phoenix after a sudden illness. He resided in Springfield Idaho for three years and was born September 25 1902 in Phillipsburg Kansas. He married Fleeta Wells in July 1947. Survived by his wife mother Dora Wamsley of Springfield a son Gar Lee Wamsley and several siblings. Burial was in Springfield Cemetery.
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Ida E. Calph
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Mountainview Cemetery
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Baker
Oregon
Louis A
Etoile Patton Mendelson
Pocatello
Helena
Ethan R. Calph
Mont
Ethan Calph
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Louis Pierre Calph
Ethel Livermore
Blackfoot
Reginald W. Wamsley
Phoenix
Ariz
Wamsley
Springfield
Phillipsberg
Kan
Charles J
Dora Crouse Wamsley
Nebraska
Fleeta Wells
Dora Wamsley
Gar Lee Wamsley
North Platte
Bernard O. Wamsley
Idaho
Harold Wamsley
Roma Still
A. E. Coleman
Ogden
Utah
O. W. Cook
Eugene
Ore
Eagles Lodge
U. S. Army
Methodist Church
Springfield Cemetery
School Vote Due Today for District Trustees
Election day for trustees of Class A School District 21 approaches with candidates listed for zones 1 through 5. Percy Burrup, superintendent, notes Lava Hot Springs District 5 has only one candidate. Terms will be decided by lot with one trustee serving one year, two serving two years, and two serving three years.
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McCammon
Lava Hot Springs
Percy Burrup
Swan Lake
Martell Thomas
James Abboth
Downey
Willis Brim
Jack Evans
Arimo
Alec Evans
Ruth Christianson
Careless Hunters Irk Aberdeenites
A Pocatello resident reports Aberdeen section farmers furious at sage hen hunters who shot up to 12 birds each over the weekend. The hunter killed a cow, ruined feed grain, and broke fences, all harming local farms.
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Aberdeen
Pocatello
Pocatellan
Progressive Leaders Lash At Democrats in Idaho Showdown
Idaho Progressive leaders attacked Democrats over a platform plank that warned the progressive program could end in destruction. At the Boise convention, names Henry Wallace and Glen Taylor were debated but omitted by a slim vote. Leaders criticized what they called attacks on opposition and defended small business against monopolists.
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Boise
Idaho
Henry Wallace
Glen Taylor
C. W. Dill
Dill
George Donart
Weiser
Progressive Party
John Derr
Senate
Donart
Wallace
Helen McCannon
Idaho Progressive Party
Democrats
Verda Barnes
West States
The
New
Idaho Juror Dead in Redwood City Funeral Services Today
Funeral services are held today for a former San Mateo County oil attorney and longtime Idaho prosecutor. The obituary notes the juror passed away Saturday at the age specified in the report.
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Redwood City
Calif
San Mateo County
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