Interest in 4 H work grows in rural communities
Milton B. Weston Bingham County Agent told Chamber of Commerce members that 4 H club enrollment in Bingham county rose to 800 this year from about 50 to 300 four years ago, making the county first in Idaho. He noted programs for girls and boys, with livestock fat stock gains and calf sponsorships expanding participation. Weston urged more sponsors and offered contact through the county agent's office.
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Blackfoot
Milton B. Weston
Bingham County
Chamber of Commerce
al Barrot
J. C. Sandberg
Weston
Bingham
Chamber
Robins Warns of Mounting City Expense
Boise Idaho Governor C A Robins told Idaho Municipal League that cities should avoid costly projects funded by beer revenue and warned against relying on slot machines. He urged autonomous local control yet urged continued state supervision and guidance. He noted tax money sources influence citizen responsibility.
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BOISE
C. A. Rob
Idaho Municipal League
Robins
Idaho
Firemen Benefit From Zone Alarm System
New York city adopts a zoned fire alarm system to reduce gong noises. The old method caused about 80 gongs per alarm daily, totaling around 20,000 bongs a day, contributing to hypertension and heart strain among firefighters. The change limits gongs to the zone of the fire.
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New York
Burley Woman's Club Dinner Meeting Reports Plans
Burley Woman's Club members met for a social dinner at Nelson's cafe dining room with President Margaret Hamstreet presiding. A report on the benefit card party was given and plans were made for a rummage sale in October. Ellen Mare Oberholtzer discussed her buying trip to Boston New York and Washington D C. Fire hazard inspections are said to cut city fires by about 50 percent within weeks.
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Burley
Soroptimist Club
Nelson’s Cafe
Margaret Hamstreet
Ellen Mare Oberholtzer
East
Boston
New York
Washington, D. C
Bug Barometer Predicts Hard Winter Ahead
In Bangs Corner Ohio UP Miss Eunice Merton claims nature signals a severe cold season. Wooly caterpillars dark from stem to stern hornets insulate nests mother wasps seal more live spiders in mud incubators to feed hatchlings. She warns of a cold dark long winter with frosty months and late thaws.
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Bangs Corner
Merton
Lions Roar In Blackfoot Dinner Meet
Special to the Post Lions gathered at the Corner Cafe for a 100 percent attendance dinner in Blackfoot. A plan to round up absent members with an ambulance and cortege led to a playful parade to their homes, a stop at Circle-O Barbecue, and a staged kidnapping caper with banter about the dead timber committee. Al Barrett staged a scalawag run from the Elks Club and a car theft sidelight before a quick retreat.
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Blackfoot
Circle-O
al Barrett
Elks Club
Jesse
North Main
Utah-Idaho
Jimmy Bowns Jr
Jimmy
Army Offers Direct Enlistment to 1st Infantry Division and Constabulary
Lt. George P. Claxton announces enlistments for direct assignment to the 1st Infantry Division and the U S Constabulary stationed in Europe. Non prior service enlistees go to Fort Ord for basic training. prior service recruits receive a refresher and ship overseas. horse care skills needed for Constabulary under quota system. details at 403 N Main St Pocatello recruiting station.
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1St Infantry Division
U. S.constabulary
George P. Claxton
Pocatello
Fort Ord
California
Europe
Regular Army
Claxton
U. S. Constabulary
4 H Leader Aaron York Speaks at County Event
Karl Ferrin, principal of Blackfoot High School, was taken from a meeting after being happy about the event. Aaron York, Bingham County 4-H agent, spoke on 4-H work and its future value, with statistics comparing local participation. Sterling Madsen Sr. presided as club president.
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Karl Ferrin
Blackfoot
Aaron York
Bingham County
Weldon Payne
York
Sterling Madsen Sr
New Color Signs Enliven Highways
Canon City firm Scotchi reflects wartime glass into flexible plastic highway signs. John Dolan built a thriving business supplying large national firms. Daytime colors show, but at night lights make the rainbow colors shine brightest.
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Canon City
Col
John Dolan
Dolan
Jobs For Elderly Coming Problem
Northwestern University researchers warn that by 2000 the nation will face a major problem as workers over 45 grow older. They note aging increases unemployment risks for older workers, shifts in seniority battles, and greater vulnerability to rapid technological change while highlighting potential gains in stability and efficiency.
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Chicago
America
Northwestern University
Rupert Council to Discuss Park Bond Terms Thursday
A special Rupert city council meeting will occur Thursday evening September 28 with a Continental National Bank and Trust representative from Salt Lake City to discuss the park and swimming pool bond issue terms and interest rates.
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Rupert
Rupert City
Continental National Bank and Trust of
Salt Lake City
Old Grads Plan To Hold Reunion
Invitations are issued for the first annual reunion of Sublett and Basin public school pupils of 50 years ago or more, taught by Charlie Reeves. The event is Sunday Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. in Cassia county courthouse with a basket dinner and program. Speakers include Congressman Eve Hagerman and Inez Puckett. Officers named for Sublett and Basin districts include Harrison Powers, Ike Powers, Alice Powers, Mamie Martin McIntosh, Vivian Adams, and Probate Judge Henry W. Tucker.
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Burley
Sublett and Basin
Charlie Reeves
Buhl
Cassia County Court House
Eve, Hagerman
Inez Puckett
Grandma Wins Suit Over Love Promise in Idaho Case
An 80-year-old Kansas City grandmother won $8000 in a breach of promise suit against 82-year-old Idaho legislator Hyrum Lewis of Declo. The jury said Lewis reneged on a plan to marry in Salt Lake City on April 6.
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Boise
Idaho
Hyrum
Lewis
Declo
Ida
Port
Jessie E. Simmons
Kansas City
Sal Lake City
Blackfoot Camera Club Shows Rapid Improvement
The Blackfoot Camera club, formed less than three months ago, has grown to a dozen active members under instructor Jimmy Bowns Jr. They have moved from snapshooting to competent photography, with steadily improving negatives. The meeting featured an open forum, Q and A, and plans for human interest subjects at the next gathering on October 13.
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Blackfoot
Blackfoot Camera Club
Jimmy Bowns, Jr
Bowns
Fishermen snag 10-inch pike while quitting fishing
Rhinelander Wisconsin Lester Churney and his son Frank fished hours without luck and decided to quit. As they hauled up the anchor, a 10 inch walleyed pike became tangled in the rope, ending their attempt.
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Rhinelander, Wis
Lester Churney
Frank
Bombers To Leave Washington In B 29 Transfer
Three groups of B 29 Superforts will depart for England to replace the 90 bombers stationed there, the air force announced Friday, signaling a shift in U S strategic air force deployments.
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Washington
England
Air Force
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Camera Club
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