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Bethine Church
Jean Bethine Clark Church (February 19, 1923 – December 21, 2013), was the spouse of United States Senate, U.S. Senator Frank Church of Idaho. As politically active as her husband, she earned the nickname of "Idaho's third senator.""About Bethine Church." Boise State University, n.d. Web. 17 Sep 2013. . Early life and education Born in Mackay, Idaho, to Jean Elizabeth Burnett and Chase A. Clark,Passehl, Erin and Alan Virta. "Bethine Church Collection." n.pag. Boise State University Albertsons Library Digital Collections. Web. 17 Sep 2013. . Bethine Clark's family was prominent in Idaho politics during the first half of the 20th century. Her grandfather Joseph was elected the first mayor of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Idaho Falls in 1900. Chase Clark and Bethine's uncle, Barzilla W. Clark, Barzilla Clark, both served as mayor of Idaho Falls and were both elected Governor of Idaho for a two-year term, Chase Clark serving from 1941 to 1943. After losing his 1942 reelection bid, Chase Clar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mackay, Idaho
Mackay ) is a town in Custer County, Idaho, United States. The population was 439 at the 2020 census. The town is pronounced "Mackie" with the accent on the first syllable. Highways * - US 93 - to Challis (north) and Arco (south) Etymology The town was named in honour of John William Mackay who owned the local copper mines. The nearby Mackay Peak in the White Knob Mountains is also named after him. Geography Mackay is located at (43.911880, -113.613669), at an elevation of 5,905 feet (1,800 m). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land. About north of Mackay is Idaho's highest mountain: Borah Peak, with a summit elevation of . Mt. McCaleb, , overlooks the city. Climate The climate of Mackay ranges from lows of -40 °F (-40 °C) to highs of +30 °F (-1 °C) in the winter. In the summer, temperatures range from lows of 30 °F (-1 °C) to highs of 100 °F (38 °C) in some a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
