Basalt-Firth since 1900; a locality history of the two communities and of the people

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by  Stringham, Miranda C

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BASALT-FIRTH SINCE 1900
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A LOCALITY HISTORY
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OF THE TWO COMMUNITIES
AND OF THE PEOPLE
ILLUSTRATED BY
PEGGY C. CROMWELL
VOLUME I
HANSEN PRINTING
Idaho Falls, Idaho
1972
COPYRIGHT 1972
MIRANDA C STRINGHAM
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FOREWORD
Miranda C. Stringham, the author of "Locality History of
Basalt-Firth" has been a busy and prolific writer of history and
poetry over the years. She is a high school graduate, has taken a
course in American History from Brigham Young University, ex-
tension courses in the arts from the University of Idaho, and a
semester in journalism at West Millard High School in Utah.
Miranda had her first poem published at the age of eight.
She has been a member of the Idaho Poets' and Writers' Guild for
ten years, publishing poetry and editorials in the "Guild", and
wrote the "Branch Locality History" in the areas that she and her
husband served on their mission in Texas, 1966. She and her hus-
band, Bryant, also served a mission in the northwest, 1953.
In her busy life, Miranda raised three children of her own
and took the responsibility of her brothers and sisters (a fam-
ily of six) when her mother died.
Miranda submitted a number of articles on the counties when
the "Idaho Story" was published. Other historical articles writ-
ten by her are "People of the Hills", a history of the Willow
Creek Drainboard, "History of the Cedar Point" (Firth-Basalt area),
and histories of various old timers around the Shelley-Firth vici-
nity.
We now acknowledge with deep appreciation, this latest his-
tory, "Basalt-Firth Since 1900". Her efforts and accomplishments
entitle her to be considered an outstanding citizen and historian
of Idaho.
Betty Clayton, Secretary
"Idaho Poets' and Writers' Guild"
Address all correspondence:
Miranda Stringham
Route #1 - Box 160
Firth, Idaho 83236
Phone: [phone]
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
While I assume all and full responsibility for this volume, I
acknowledge deep obligation to all members of Basalt and Firth who
supported me in writing and compiling the sequel "History of the
Cedar Point". To Vessie Barrows and Vita Dye, who assisted with
obtaining some of the information for this history.
To Jesse Jensen who recommended me as worthy to compile a
locality history. To Sharon Hjelm, Firth High School Secretary who
helped me so much with the school research. To Ed Hebdon for as-
sisting with names of employees, and to the girls who helped type.
To the late William Moyer Editor of the "Guild" magazine of
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the Idaho Poets' and Writers' Guild for proofreading the manuscript.
To Betty Clayton, Secretary of the "Guild" for her words of praise
and support in the Foreword.
To my daughter, Floreine, my sister, Viola, Diane O'Brien and
Renee Hales who assisted with the typing of this book. To Lyle
Hansen, and his son, Mark, who printed this book. To the Sugar City
Bindery for the binding of this book.
I express thanks to the hundreds of residents for their per-
mission to print the enclosed histories and pictures within this
volume.
Most of all, to my husband, Bryant Stringham, for the many
hours and places he has accompanied me in my research, which took
us to Boise, Pocatello, Rexburg, Blackfoot, and Salt Lake City,
Utah.
EXPLANATION
The following people could not be located. Some people came
and went in such a short period of time that their identity has not
been found. There is proof in the old minutes of meetings that
these people were in Basalt and Firth at one time.
The following have not been identified: Barretts; Lamaun
Edwards; JoAnn Ward; Steeds; James E. Helm; Joseph Hale; Carey
Cheney; Irene Hampton; Hannah Gibson; Serva Krebs; Mrs. Erastus
Larson; Founds; Holgates; Heward Hunt; Hardys; Prescotts; Talbots;
Pruitt Dobson; Nibleys; Sedgewicks Thurbers Wyatts; Workmans;
; ;
Ballards; Haycocks; Alva Hatch; Blackburns; Veasey; Heaton; Had-
locks; and, Nortons.
Advertisements for information about former residents of Ba-
salt-Firth were filed, but no word was received from any of the
above mentioned families. Please try to understand that nothing
can be published if no facts are made known.
Miranda C. Stringham
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