Ford Aims to Build 1000 Planes a Day Under War Haste
Detroit June 10 Henry Ford predicted he could reach 1,000 aircraft daily within six months after an order to proceed. He offered help to the government for defense, insisting on no government meddling and stable specifications once production starts. Ford and engineers planned to study pursuit planes at the Dearborn airport as prep proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Henry Ford
Ford
Dearborn
United States War Department
Ford Engineering Department
Mich
Charles E. Sorenson
Ford Motor Co
Druggists to Aid Travel in Idaho War Era Clearing House Plan
Governor Bortolfsen urged Idaho druggists to calm fears amid war hysteria and act as tourist information clearing houses. He noted Idaho hosted a million sightseers last year spending 23 million dollars, surpassing cattle and sheep income. Albert C. Fritz pressed reforms on electric rates and wholesale sales to chains.
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Sun Valley
Idaho
State Pharmaceutical Association
Bortolfsen
Albert C. Fritz
National Association of Retail Druggists
Commerce Official Visits Locally in Idaho Trade Talk
Los Angeles C of C domestic trade head M. J. Brown visits Pocatello this week to interview local businessmen about the Los Angeles county market. In 1939 the market bought Idaho products worth over eight million dollars led by dairy and poultry, with fruits and vegetables and 1 182 carloads of potatoes bound for California. Brown will also visit Salt Lake City Ogden Boise Cheyenne Denver and Pueblo before and after Pocatello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
M. J. Brown
Los Angeles
California
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Boise
Pocatello
Cheyenne
Denver
Pueblo
Colorado
Idaho Couples Win Salt Lake Marriage Licenses
Two Idaho couples received marriage licenses in Salt Lake City on June 11. Licenses went to Don Lewis Schlerf 22 and Zola Alder 21 Boise. Merthan John Dille 23 and Ruth Emma Berraclough 22 Boise. Harry Shafer and Dorothy Condie Pocatello and Salt Lake City. Leonard McBride 20 Pingree and Mona Brower 18 Salt Lake City. Carlos Lauritzen 34 Victor and Alice Bangerter 24 Woods Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Idaho
Mona Brower
Carlos Grant Lauritzen
Victor
Alice Rowena Bangerter
Woods Cross
Utah
Police Sought Hit and Run Driver in Stafford Accident
Police hunted Monday for a hit and run motorist who struck 50 year old Claire H Stafford as he crossed West Custer Street in the 300 block at 2 am Sunday. Stafford a railroad engineer was walking home from work when the car came around Main Street speeding with no brake marks observed. He suffered severe bruises cuts on the cheek legs and a back sprain.
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Claire H. Stafford
North Arthur
West Custer
Stafford
Main Street
Three Italian Ships Taken At Gibraltar And In Spanish Waters
British forces captured three Italian merchantmen near Gibraltar and in Spanish territorial waters on June 11. The Libano, 200 tons, had 17 prisoners with seven men swimming ashore in Spain. The Pargao, 3,600 tons, with 25 crew reaching Spain. The Oltera, 2,900 tons, was seized after her crew tried to fire the ship. The Pollensa sought refuge with British guards on board and Lav oro scuttled after fearing seizure. 32 crew members reached Spain.
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Algeciras
Spain
Gibraltar
Pollensa
Italy
Bannock Senator Appeals for American Security
Bannock County Senator George Pugmire urged Lions club members to rely on common sense and avoid mass hysteria during the current world crisis. He warned against sporadic action and rumors and cautioned patriots against racketeers exploiting mass emotion. The Lions district convention will meet June 21 and 22. M T Deaton served as toastmaster at the Bannock hotel banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannock County
George Pugmire
Lions Club
Pugmire
Utah-Idaho District
M. T. Deaton
Bannock Hotel
Officers’ Wives Plan State Convention in Pocatello
A meeting of Pocatello police officers wives was held at the courthouse to organize participation in the Idaho Peace Officers state convention in town June 24 and 25. Mrs. Clifford Curtis presided. committees were named for luncheon entertainment prizes and cards. about 75 women are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocatello Police Department Aid Enforcement
Court House
Idaho Peace Officers
Clifford Curtis
Billie Club
Memorial Hall
C. C. Evans
William Cavanaugh
R. J. Roubidoux
Maurice Rossiter
R. M. Pugmire
Alma Marley
L. W. Zimmerman
Swain
George Pugmire
Hadley
Californians Visit Henions on Westward Tour
Mr and Mrs E L Hickland of Los Angeles travel from Pocatello after hosting J M Henson and others for a weekend picnic and swim at Indian Springs. They plan to tour Sun Valley Yellowstone Lake Louise Banff and Victoria before returning to California.
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E. L. Hickland
Los Angeles
Sun Valley
Pocatello
J. M. Henson
Henions
Indian Springs
Bannock
Hicklands
James Henson
Hickland
Yellowstone Park
Northwes Ces
Lake Louise
Banff
Victoria
B. C
California
Jolly Stitchers Honor Members At Parkview Birthday Luncheon
Members of the Jolly Stitchers club were luncheon guests at Mrs. E. Scott's Parkview Court apartment. The gathering celebrated Mrs. Leo Decker's birthday with dainty hand kerchiefs, a flower decorated table, and a birthday cake. Present were Mrs. W. R. Fore and Mrs. M. D. Thompson among others.
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Jolly Stitchers Club
E. Scott
Parkview Court
Leo Decker
W. R. Fore
M. D. Thompson
Kensington Afternoon Social Highlighted by Mrs Miller
George Allen attended a Kensington afternoon gathering with Mrs Otis Miller Mrs C L Wells Mrs M M Rabourne Mrs H C Gregg Mrs Decker and the hostess enjoying a pleasant social event in the afternoon at Kensington.
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George Allen
Otis Miller
C. L. Wells
M. M. Rabourne
H. C. Gregg
Decker
Kensington
Welfare Group Sponsors Children's Camp
The Pocatello Child Welfare association will run a second annual summer camp at Camp Tenday starting June 20 under Guy R. Burgon. The 10 day boys’ session is funded by WPA NYA and local agencies with Boy Scout support. Open to all financially eligible children. applications at the division of public assistance. Further details from Miss Janet Smith or Rev. Paul Mortimore. Dr Mary Nelson from New York City arrived in town for an extended visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocatello Child Welfare Association
Tenday
Guy R. Burgon
WPA
NYA
Division of Public Assistance
Boy Scout Council
Division of Public Assistance Office
East Center
Janet Smith
Paul Def. Mortimore
Association
Lois Austin Piano Recital Due at Anderson Hall
Lois Austin daughter of Mr and Mrs H L Austin will give a piano recital Wednesday evening June 12 at 815 in Anderson Recital hall Her program includes Mozarts concerto and works by Chopin MacDowell Slavenski Scriabin Pagnin and Gliere Friends invited Also SEN and Margo Ifft travel to Boise to visit Mrs Iffts mother Mrs F S Dietrich returning Friday
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Lois Austin
H. L. Austin
Anderson Recital Hall
Miss Austin
Mozart
Chopin
MacDowell
Slavenski
Scriabine
Pansman
Gliere
Sen
Nicholas Ifft
Margo
Boise
Mrs Long Hosts Friday Dessert Bridge at South Fifth Ave
Mrs. Jay Long was hostess at a dessert bridge Friday afternoon at her home on South Fifth Avenue, entertaining her contract club. Garden roses decorated the prettily appointed table with covers for Mrs. J. E. Mitchell, Mrs. William Kennedy, Mrs. A. J. Lavery, Mrs. Donald Bailey, Mrs. A. A. Girard.
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Jay Long
South Fifth Avenue
J. E. Mitchell
William Kennedy
A. J. Lavery
Donald Bailey
A. A. Girard
Afternoon Contract Party Featured by Four Hosts
Mrs. Walter Lloyd Mrs. Clarence Rush Mrs. Leon Hanne and the hostess hosted a pleasant afternoon of contract. The event highlighted social gatherings and card play among local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lloyd
Clarence Rush
Leon Hanne
Married Monday in Pocatello by Judge Hyde
Betty Mickelson of 1633 North Harrison avenue and J H Burk of Salt Lake were wed by Judge Charles W. Hyde Monday afternoon. Attendants were Frank H Burk and Elizabeth G Burk. Mr and Mrs Louis Gallet and Naomi of New York City plan to visit Boise and Pocatello on their return trip east after two weeks with Mr and Mrs E E Gallett.
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Betty Mickelson
North
Harrison Avenue
J. H. Burk
Salt Lake
Charles W. Hyde
Frank H. Burk
Elizabeth G. Burk
Louis Gallet
Naomi
New York City
Boise
Mr. Gallet
E. E. Gallett
Pocatello
Pinochie Party Hosts and Idaho Social Notes
Iris Mitchell hosted a pinochie party with Helen Funk Grace Cotant and several couples. Vaughan's hosted a wedding dance and shower for Mr and Mrs David Jeffries with forty eight guests. Alice Broadhead and Kenneth Miller wed May 29 at the courthouse. Mrs Grace Barnard heads to Boise for OES session with Alberta Sikes and Pearl Coleman. Mrs Burt Hager and Alice Finis plan six week trip to Wichita Gibson City and Springfield.
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Ameriacn Falls
Iris Mitchell
Helen Funk
Grace Cotant
Robert Ewing, Jr
David Ruff
Ray Barnard
Delson Fish
Lewis Detvel
Walter Rathke
Melvin Meadows
Vaughan
David Jeffries
Pocatello
Rockland
Alice Broadhead
Blackfoot
Kenneth H. Miller
Parker
Court House
W. W Howard
I. Ford Roberts
Richard
Patsy
Pacific Northwest
Grace Barnard
Boise
O.es. Grand Lodge
Alberta Sikes
Pearl Coleman
Barnard
O.E.S
State of Idaho
Sikes
Coleman
Burt Hager
Alice Finis
Wichita
Kansas
Gibson City
Iowa
Springfield
Peterson
Beavers Shine in CCC Camp Visit and Local Socials
High school softball’s Beavers enjoyed entertaining after a game with the Rockland CCC camp, then toured the camp with Lt. Levinson. Local guests included Mrs. Doris Stradley, Mrs. Clyde Walker, and Mrs. Merle Hunt. Mrs. Butler hosted a lunch and a later educational meeting in Pocatello. 4-H calves show plans draw Lavelle Thornton to Salt Lake City. Barnard and England households travel for shows and social activities.
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Doris Stradley
Twin Falls
Clyde Walker
Merle Hunt
Lake Channel
Violet Butler
Stradley
Butler
Pocatello
Beavers
Rockland CCC
Lieutenant Levinson
Fay Brown
Boise
A. C. Campbell
Bobby
Caldwell
J. F. Hautzinger
Lavelle Thornton
Salt Lake City
C. D. Thornton
Miral
Arwyn
Ival
William Barnard
William England Pleasanty
Methodist Ladies’ Aid
Preston Officials Announce Summer Recreation Program
Preston recreation officials announced a city summer program with two playgrounds at the park and library and the high school gym operating from 9:30 to 11:30 am and 2:30 to 5 pm. A schedule of activities for boys and girls follows.
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Preston
Community youth activities list at local facilities
The notice enumerates youth programs across venues: girls ages five to eleven at the library, boys older than 11 at the gym, midget baseball at Preston Park on Mondays and Fridays at 10 am, junior baseball Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 to 6:30 pm, craft classes for eight to ten year old boys and over eight year old girls at Central School on Tue Wed Thu, and craft classes for boys eleven and older at the junior high on Tue Wed Thu.
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Preston Ball Park
Central School
Air raid wardens race to supply gas masks to babies
British air raid wardens vie to deliver masks to newborns. One warden set a record by fitting a mask to a 40 second old baby, but the feat was outpaced by another effort just ten seconds later within a day.
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Commerce
N. Main
Bannock Senator
Carters
Blue Ribbon Bakery
Welfare Group
Mary Nelson
Bradford Hunley
Mrs. Long
Nash Lafayette
Tinkigh
Nash
Beer Engineering
Ina Nash
Bannock Motor CO
North Main
American Falls Society
Gamov
K. Goetz Brewing CO. Joseph
Ramsas City
Schilling
Dad
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