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Newspaper
Filer Record
Location
Filer, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1920
Page
6
A movement by the Hohi Chamber of Commerce aims to raise funds to erect a memorial for use by the American Legion post in the town. Hazelton Jant week dedicated a new $10,000 facility for veterans, the first in the state. A Clark G Pax post meeting in Bahl voiced disapproval of non veterans wearing army uniforms.
Fifty six Wendell residents and local businesses have raised 378 to cover needed surveys for a proposed grade and bridge across the Boake river, two miles south of Wendell and twelve miles northwest of Filer. Estimated construction costs range from 16000 to 26000. Wendell seeks the bridge and aims to define its cost precisely.
A "Wood for President" club has been organized in Twin Falls led by John Green with Sidney H Graves as secretary. Parmer Bill iW. & khuret of Richfield won in Twin Falls last week and drafted preliminary plans for the group. Parkhurst visited Filer two months ago on behalf of the Mutual Coal Company.
W F Alworth of Filer, president of the county and state Farm Bureau, returned from Chicago where he served as a delegate to the national organization. As executive board member, he attended meetings and then traveled to Washington and Baltimore. He lauds ET Meredith as a capable secretary of agriculture with irrigation knowledge and reclamation interest. He also oversees Idaho Farm Development projects and notes related meal conditions.
About 10 Twin Falls area wheat growers met at farm bureau offices to discuss forming a cooperative buying association in Kaho to be Idaho Wheat Growers Association. Several signed the agreement as W F Alworth outlined the plan. The proposal aims to sell wheat from participating growers in one package and protect the association and margins for wheat.
A voluminous 180 page report by Robert N. Dell, state mining inspector, shows Twin Peak county produced gold valued at $2,450.73 last year, about half the previous year. Earlier totals included $108,722.71, with 1918 values listed as $97, $20,052.43 in different sections.
Those desiring loans in the spring should make application soon. Interest six percent. See Dickey, next door to National Bank, Hub.
George B Stone an engineer with the Portland Cement Association is here Tuesday meeting with Filer Highway District engineers on the good roads situation. He promised to appear before the Filer Commercial Club and give an abstract lecture on the use of government highway funds. If unable to speak Tuesday he will return at a later date.
Interest grows in a tomato contracting proposition noted by the Record. W. A Smith of Bubl Canning Company visited Tuesday to discuss grower inquiries about this year’s tomato pack. A minimum of thirty five acres is contracted, with a loading station planned for grower convenience. Farmers are asked to express interest and Mr. Smith will visit to explain details.
Parents with children entering the primary department next year are asked to enroll them at the grade building between now and May first. This will help the Superintendent arrange plans before school closes.
Arbor Day and Bird Day will be observed in Twin Falls county on Friday April 16. It is urged that all residents observe this day in a fitting manner. Signed Brittomart Wolfe, County Superintendent.
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