Early Idaho Falls Photos Part 6 People

Pat Nixon, first lady of the United States made a short visit to Idaho Falls September 21, 1972, September 21, 1972 Traveling with Mrs Nixon was Senator Orval Hansen and his wife, plus other dignitaries. She as greeted by 500 well-wishers at the Idaho Falls Airport. She was cheered at Ravsten Stadium by 10,000 supporters. Mrs Richard Nixon visited the Repubican Campaign Headquarters at 415 Shoup, where a reception was held with local Republican leaders. In June 1972 the idaho Demorcration Convention was held in Sun Valley Idaho.An article in the Post-Register mentions Cecil Andrus, William E (Bud) Davis, Tony Park, Frank Church, Byron Johnson and Edmund Muskie. Idaho Democratic Convention, Sun Valley, Idaho, June 20, 1972. Idaho Democratic Convention, Sun Valley, Idaho, June 20, 1972. The main event was a meeting with speakers sitting at a head table. Idaho Democratic Convention, Sun Valley, Idaho, June 20, 1972. Frank and Bethine Church. Bethine Clark Church was the daughter of Chase Clark who was the Mayor of Idaho Falls from 1937 to 1938. He was the  Governor of Idaho from 1941 to 1942 Idaho Democratic Convention, Sun Valley, Idaho, June 20, 1972. Frank Church and Cecil Andrus Cicel Andresus was the 26th and 28th Governor o Idaho and the U S Secretary of the Interior for 1977 – 1981. Frank Church Served as the Democratic Senator from Idaho 1856-1980. Chase A. Clark, Idaho State Senator, two term Mayor of Idaho Falls 1937 - 1940, Governor of Idaho Jan 6, 1941 to Jan 4, 1943. Photos from 1941, Idaho Governor Don Samuelson and Gene Rutledge of the Idaho Nuclear Energy Commission, Idaho Falls, Idaho, November 20, 1968. Visit of President Richard Nixon and Senator Orval Hansen to Idaho Falls, Idaho, August 18, 1971 Cecil Andrus, Senators Len Jordan and Frank Church, along with Governor Smylie, are also in the images. Visit of President Richard Nixon and Senator Orval Hansen Idaho Falls Airport, August 18, 1971 Ronald Reagan at KID-TV being interviewed with Bob Burtenshaw, at KID-TV studios in Idaho Falls Idaho April 28, 1968l In April 1968, Ronald Reagan, then the Governor of California, toured Colorado and Idaho as part of a two-day speechmaking tour, strengthening his "Reagan for President" campaign. Ronald Reagan reception when he visited Idhao Falls in 1968 Newspaper article about Ronald Reagan visiting Idaho Falls, the Post Register April 28 1968 Y M C A Jack LaLanne at the Idaho Falls Y M C A Collage On May 13, 1968, 738 men of the 116th Engineer Battalion of the Idaho National Guard reported for duty. The 116th Battalion had been mobolized to serve in the Vietnam war. In Vietnam they built roads, cleared mines, built bridges and work on other building projects. They served for a year arriving home on August 29 1969. A large welcome home ceremony was held at Ravston Stadium at Idaho Falls High School greeted the 116th Engineer Battalion when they returned home.August 29 1969. 7 Generals including General William Westmoreland who was the commanding general of the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War attended the Welcome Home Ceremony Many other notable dignitaries participated in the ceremony including the Idaho Senators and Representatives, and the Govenor.August 39 1969. Ravston Stadium, Idaho Falls High School. KIFI News crew Idaho Falls Post Register, Sunday Sep 07, 1975 page 28, right is weatherman Lloyd Lindsey Young News crew: Sep 07, 1975 upper right Arnie Augustin. upper left Dennis Bergendorf, lower left Steve Brown, lower right Tod Owens new director William Warren Keefer and Eldora Virginia Shoemaker Keefer. W W Keefer was a local builder. He was resonsible for building the dam that ceated Idaho Falls, plus many other building in the City. Fred and Frank Keefer in front of Scott's Book Store on Broadway, The twin sons of William and Eldora Keefer Clair Edward Gale (1906 - 1958) Claire E Gale Junior High was named for him. Ethel Boyes, She was a teacher and a principal. Ethel Boyes school was named after her..Her father was the Idaho Falls Constable back in the early days of Idaho Falls. Theresa Bunker, teacher, Idaho Falls, Idaho, March 23, 1965 Theresa Bunker elementary school 1385 East 16th Street is named for her Charlie Brolim and his son Richard Broulim, Founder of Broulim's Market Edwin Francis McDermott, publisher of the Idaho Falls Post-Register. Taken about 1934 at George M. Scott & Sons, Minnie Marker 1891 - 1969, daughter of Alma Marker, pioneer merchant of Idaho Falls who ran a business here from 1883 to 1938. This photo was from the 1930s, Newspaper article is about her employment with Walgreens 1949 Alvin T. Shane, 1929. He was a business leader in Idaho Falls, Idaho, serving as mayor, postmaster and in other capacities. He arrived at Idaho Falls in 1891 In front of the drug store next to Brandl's Meat Market at 354 Broadway.This is probably in the late 1930's or early 1940s This may have been a Christmas gathering of a Faternal Organization.James C. Bennett, is 7th from the right in the lighter colored coat and hat. The mansitting between 2 others is , Joe Flora Sr. Marshall Scott is the short one the second from the left. It looks like this is taken at Christmas time. It seems there was some sort of a gathering maybe with an exchange of gifts and drinks. D F Richards is on the front row. In 1941 the Drug Store they are standing in front of is Chas L Joy and Company They are in the same building with Brandi's Meats 354 Broadway. Unknown Group of People, the three men on the bottom are the same as the three men in back on the upper picture. Wedding photo This picture was probably taken in Idaho Falls about 1927-1928, It appears to be taken at a home instead of a Church or other public facilty. >

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