New Idaho VFW Pushes for Southeast and North Branch Offices
Idaho V F W Department Commander James L. Ingalls says the welfare commission should open branch offices in Pocatello and Coeur d Alene to speed veterans relief. He cites past neglect from fund shortages and says recent legislative funds allow proper operation and faster handling of urgent cases.
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Idaho V.F.W
James L. Ingalls
Richard K. Mooney
Idaho Veteran: Welfare Commission
Idaho
Veterans’ Administration
Ingalls
Veterans’ Welfare Commission
Pocatello
Coeur d’Alene
Boise
Obituaries for Mortimer infant and Mrs Edgar
Funeral services for Carl Brent Mortimer infant son of Virgil and Mary Morley Mortimer were held in the McHan Henderson chapel with Rev J Willis Hamblin officiating. Burial was in Mountainview cemetery. Edgar Catherine Edgar 45 wife of Robert Edgar of Fort Hall died after a brief illness following leukemia treatment. She was born in Melrose Mont and married Sept 19 1923 in Butte. Funeral services Friday at 2 pm in Downard chapel with Rev J Willis Hamblin officiating.
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Carl Brent Mortimer
Virgil
Mary Jane Morley Mortimer
McHan-Henderson
Ethel Catherine Edgar
Edgar Catherine Edgar
Robert B. Edgar
Fort Hall
Rochester
Minn
Mrs. Edgar
Frank T
Mina Tate
Melrose
Mont
Robert Edgar
Butte
Edgar
Montana
Aberdeen
Robert Edgar, Jr
Blackfoot
Ernest L. Tate
Louis Hoffman
Dillon
Downard Chapel
J. Willis Hamblin
Surplus POW Camp Buildings Open for Sale in Idaho
Salt Lake City WAA announces 44 surplus buildings from the former prisoner of war camp near Rupert Idaho remain unsold. Open to all buyers with inspections Monday through Friday 9 am to 3 pm at the camp. Offers should be submitted to the War Assets Administration office in Salt Lake City.
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Salt Lake City
Rupert
Idaho
War Assets Administration
WAA
Miners May Sell Gold Without License Under Treasury Ruling
Representative Engle announced that the treasury department says gold in its natural state may be bought and sold for domestic use without a license. He said the ruling creates a free market for natural state gold not melted or refined and could allow miners to fetch higher prices, since the treasury sets the official $35 per ounce price.
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Washington
Engle
Calif
Treasury Department
Treasury
VFW to Hold Series of Public Events
J D Shra ve committeeman announces no entrance fee for parade entries with prizes for top three. City police will escort dignitaries. Opening at Chief theatre features Mayor George R Phillips and Gov C A Robins among speakers. Public initiations at Capitol theatre led by Coeur d Alene and Boise VFW leaders.
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Jack Trimming
C. W. Hyde
R. E
Bob) Watson
George R. Phillips
Sedee Craig
The
Chamber of Commerce
C. A
Guy Rarick
Don Erdman
Search For Ten Bodies In Emperor Wreck Off Isle Royale
Fort William Ontario reports renewed search in Lake Superior for ten bodies after the freighter Emperor sank on rocks near Isle Royale. Twelve crew presumed drowned. 21 rescued by the coast guard cutter Kimball amid bad weather. Two women recovered earlier were identified as Mrs. Tobachuk and Mrs. Schultz. Canada Steamship Lines says Coast al Queen will resume with Northern Engineering Company assisting.
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Fort William
Junior Old Timers Club to Host This Month
Board members met to plan a swimming party to be held this month. Attending were Mr and Mrs Homer Wilson Mr and Mrs Jack DeLate Mr and Mrs Andy Thompson Mr and Mrs Delbert Wilson Mrs Elwin Knapp Mrs Lee Foster and Mrs Robert Hronek.
Letter bombs sent to Britons in retaliation plot
Scotland Yard disclosed several letter bombs containing explosive powder and detonators aimed at prominent Britons including government leaders. The letters were mailed from Italy and three more were found as authorities tightened post checks and warned officials to scrutinize suspicious mail. The threat prompted a high level security push nationwide.
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London .P
Scotland Yard
Italy
Britain
Leonard Burt
French Vessel Honors the U S Flag in 1778
The USS Ranger under Captain John Paul Jones flew the national ensign signaling the first foreign honor to the United States. The event occurred on February 14, 1778, marking a historic recognition by French naval vessels.
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U. S
Ranger
John Paul Jones
Calvert Reserve Blended Whiskey Details
Calvert Distillers Corp announces Calvert Reserve blended whiskey with 64.8 proof and 65 percent grain neutral spirits in New York City. The product highlights indicate a high grain neutral spirit content and a clear city market release.
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Calvert Reserve
Calvert Distillers Corp
New York City
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J. D. Shrave
V. F. W. Department
Walrreen Drug Stores
Bane
Walgreen Pharmacist
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Lette
Leon Laraine
Colognes
Boise Payette Lumber
Company
Gene Marquess Mer
Pocatello, Idaho
Ota
Souris
DR. Scholl’s
Alka Seltzer
Doan
Giant Prize
Keton
Home Values
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Duke OF Dundee
Gainsborough Hair Nets
FITCH
Woodbury Beauty
Toz
Crece
Lower Lakes
Northern Engineering Company
Coastal Queen
Vermont
Jack A
Berg
Calvert
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