Historic Highlights from East Idaho: June 9 to June 15
IDAHO FALLS — This week, EastIdahoNews.com reflects on significant historical events from June 9 to June 15 across east Idaho.
In 1912, a troubling incident in Blackfoot unfolded as Jennie McDonough, a local cook at Binnaird Ranch in Mud Lake, was committed to an asylum due to her violent behaviors. Reports suggested that a difficult marriage and separation from her children had impacted her mental state.
Fast forward to 1932 in Rexburg, a miraculous rescue took place when a two-year-old boy, visiting relatives, was found floating down an irrigation ditch. The child had been unnoticed until he was rescued, having passed through culverts before being saved by a passerby and taken to a nearby hospital. Thankfully, the toddler was soon reported to be in stable condition.
In 1967, an alarming attack by a grizzly bear occurred near Ashton, severely injuring Byrle Walker and two teenagers. While Walker was mauled, the teens intervened, sustaining injuries themselves but managing to draw the bear away, ultimately saving Walker’s life. Despite the significant injuries he sustained—over 300 stitches and lasting disfigurement—Walker survived, thanks to the bravery of the young boys.
Lastly, on June 15, 1977, in Pocatello, a burglary charge against Shannon Richmond was dropped due to evidential issues, following a motion by the prosecuting attorney. The evidence against him had gone missing after theft from the police department.
These stories, representing trials and triumphs, capture the resilience and challenges faced throughout the years in East Idaho. For more regional history, visit EastIdahoNews.com.
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