Idaho Grange Sets Record For Increase
The Idaho grange reported a 17 percent membership rise in the last year, the largest net gain in the nation. At the 36th annual convention, state master E. T. Taylor awarded certificates to John Demond of Boise and Ray Smith of Wendell for leading membership efforts. The roster grew from about 11,000 to 12,800 members as Ferrin G. Harland presented his annual report. A gold charm was given to Tony Larbacher of Ferdinand for guiding the greatest local increase. Memorial services honored 24 grange members who died, including two servicemen. A 279-candidate class entered the final grange degree, with 10 from Malheur County, Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho Grange
E. T. Taylor
National Grange
Taylor
John Demond
Ray Smith
Wendell
Ferrin G. Harland
Caldwell
Tony Larbacher
Ferdinand
Idaho
Ferdinand Grange
Grange
Charles 8. Taylor
Nampa
State Grange
G. P. Mix
Moscow
R. E. Shepard
Jerome
Federal Land Bank
Spokane
Malheur County
Oregon
Oregon State Grange
Local Soldier Joins Utility Engineers In France
Pfc. Eli A. Karabelnikoff of 141 South Fourth serves with the utilities company in the Continental Advance Section in France. The unit includes electric power and water supply specialists who repair services in liberated cities. They served in three campaigns in the Mediterranean and Italian theaters, aiding Rome’s recovery by restoring the aqueduct carrying 75 percent of Rome’s water and salvaging 15 000 kilowatts of electricity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Eli A. Karabelnikoff
South Fourth
France
Mediterranean
Ter
Rome
Murcia
FBI Enters Braden Case in Car Theft Across States
Jack Braden, 17, from 270 Roosevelt, arraigned on Dyer act violation after stealing a car in Colorado and driving through Oregon Washington and Idaho. Bond set at 2500 dollars. Held for investigation E L Crow, 20, alleged accomplice picked up in Portland Oregon. Crow confessed complicity and may be arraigned. case details reported by Sheriff Alma Marley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Braden
Roosevelt
U.S
F.B.I
Braden
Colorado
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
E. L. Crow
Portland
Ore
Crow
Alma Marley
Drama Club Hosts Christmas Evening at Brown Home
The drama club met at Mr and Mrs Don Browns home with co hosts Dr and Mrs E N Roberts Mr and Mrs Ivan Gasser and Mr and Mrs R J Comstock Jr. A Broadway reading followed dinner and a gift band from Mr William Cady. Guests included Mrs J E McDonneill Mrs Hima Woodhall and Mrs Sarah Rands. The U S D A R discussed funding shifts toward veterans hospitals libraries and reading rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Brown
E. N. Roberts
Ivan Gasser
R. J. Comstock, Jr
Vis May Powell
William Cady
Stanley Cleare
Eva Kasiska
Nicholas Ifft
Chester Wells
C. W. Pond
William Mullen
Fred J. Manning
Helen Cleave
J. E. McDonneill
Boise
Hima Woodhall
Salt Lake City
Sarah Rands
Pocatello
Wyeth D A R Chapter Reviews School Support
Wyeth chapter of the D A R met at Mrs. C. R. Galloway’s home with hostesses Mrs. 8. M. Winters and Mrs. Glen Kunkel assisting. Mrs. R. A. Brown spoke on approved school programs backed by national and state D A R conventions, noting the society funds sixteen schools and colleges mainly in southern states for mountain people, descendants of early immigrants before the Revolution. Two of these schools were highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
D.A.R
C. R. Galloway
M. Winters
Glen Kunkel
R. A. Brown
National Society of D.A.R
Mrs Stacy Hosts Bridge Club At Gordon Apartments
Mrs Morris C Stacy entertained her bridge club Friday afternoon at her Gordon apartments home. Mrs P Hanes and Mrs S G Garbett shared the honors. Members present included Mrs A W Getty Mrs S G Garbett Mrs Ivan Lydiatt Mrs Delbert Hansen Mrs R L Fillmore and guest Mrs E Pickett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris C. Stacy
Gordon Apartments
P. Hanes
S. G. Garbett
A. W. Getty
Ivan Lydiatt
Delbert Hansen
R. L Fillmore
E. Pickett
Navajo Beliefs About Earth and Cosmos Not Flat
Historical notes describe a common misconception about Navajo cosmology noting that some accounts claim a flat earth and geocentric sky. Modern scholarship emphasizes traditional views vary, with complex creation stories and celestial symbolism shaping Navajo identity.
Housing Authority Seeks 750000 Grant for 150 Units
Nicholas Ifft as chair of the Pocatello Housing Authority filed a federal housing administration grant application on a postwar slum clearance project. A Seattle planning director visited and urged 40 temporary units at Portneuf Park and 40 permanent units on the slum project site to meet urgent local housing needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Ifft
Pocatello Housing Authority
Federal Housing Administration
E. Stanley Foster
Seattle
Pocatello
Pocatello Authority
Three Pearl Harbor Vets Now at Pocatello Air Field
Three air force veterans recount Pearl Harbor attack and say the U S has progressed but still faces hard fighting. Staff Sergeant Cecil E. Grant Tech Sergeant Harold E. Scott and Tech Sergeant Donald L. Teague were stationed at Wheeler Field Hawaii on December 7 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
Pearl Harbor
U.S
Pocatello Army Air Field
Cecil E. Grant
Martha’s Vineyard
Mass
Harold E. Scott
Kynesville
Fla
Donald L. Teague
Sergeant Scott
Scott
Sergeant Teague
Wheeler
Sergeant recounts raid as he recalls air battle against Japs
The sergeant notes his squadron scrambled planes before the enemy strafed the field and claimed seven Japa n planes in the ensuing air battle. He says time has improved their situation but warns there are old scores to settle with the Japs.
Gayeski Buys Bond For War Loan Show In Pocatello
Pfc Eddie Gayeski of the Pocatello Army Air Field band promotes the sixth war loan drive by writing and directing a show. He has purchased a $1,000 bond to back the effort and plans a Dec. 13 presentation in Pocatello. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Edward P Gayeski of 504 Main Street Dura, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Eddie Gayeski
Pocatello Army Air Field
Gayeski
Pocatello
Edward P. Gayeski
Main Street
Duryea
4-H Clubs Organize Health Efforts in Bannock County
Bannock county club agent reports work starts this week to organize 4-H health clubs in county schools. Twenty clubs with 347 members formed this year. One and two year programs offered with members keeping diet records. Physical examinations and a health day observe health progress at season end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Show
Bannock County
Market Study Guest Dr Theodore Brown Attends Kiwanis Lunch
Dr Theodore Brown Yale graduate and Harvard business statistics professor visited Tuesday for a Kiwanis Club luncheon. He discussed marketing problems and the distribution of goods while T R Neilson Idaho Southern University art instructor spoke on Western scenery and art appreciation. Guests A W Young Twin Falls Charles Stiverson Boise and S Sgt Cassey recently returned from Italy attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Brown
Yale University
Harvard
Kiwanis Club
Brown
T. R. Neilson
Idaho Southern University
A. W. Young
Twin Falls
Charles Stiverson
Boise
S/Sgt. Cassey
Italy
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FBI
de Gaulle
Charles de Gaulle
VY. M. Molotov
Don Browns
Tennessee
Kate Duncan Smith
U.S.D.A.R
Veterans’ Hospitals
National Defense News
E. W. Hall
Butte
Great Falls
Lethbridge
Los Angeles
Bannock Hotel
Western Air Lines
Mrs. Stacy
Air Field
Bond
Dupler
Dupler’s
Henriksen Appliance Shop
FARGO
Fargo-Wilson-Wells
Kit Fox
Muskrat
West
Salon
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