Fire devastates Filer Department Store in morning blaze
A morning basement fire at the Filer Department Store caused about 940 000 in losses to the building and stock with most damage suffered by Mr. J. W. Tanner and Mr. Taylor. Fire crews from Buhl Twin Falls and local volunteers battled the flames for hours. several responders were overcome by smoke but recovered. Insurance covers about half the loss. Fire engine delays hampered initial attack due to road conditions.
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Filer
W. W.taylor
Bulding and
Adjwent
Bui
Twin Falls
Bubl
Harry Wilson
O. 5 Shippey
W. EB. Trask
Oneforrel
Eldridge
Bederidee
Peters
J. W. Tanner
Tanner
Taylor
Arthur Small
Volunteer Fire Department
Dewey Showers
Harry Roberson
Andrew Dingle
M. Mierr
Filer Bote
Filer Department Store
Filer High football conquers Jerome after tough start
The Filer High School football team, initially green, defeated Jerome High School 7-6 after a 76-6 loss earlier. Coach Snodgrass praised their cleaner play, and Jerome’s captain commended the team. Domestic science students served a post game lunch, and local supporters funded equipment and field access.
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R. V. Jones
Filer Rural High School
Contsate'ates
Jerome
Faw
Box Supper At Washington Schoolhouse Friday Night
A box supper is planned at the Washington schoolhouse west of town at 8 15 Friday evening December 12. Proceeds will go toward a payment on the new piano. Men admitted free while women pay for a box. A fortune telling booth and a game pond program will also be offered.
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Washington
Legion Members Meet Monday Evening In Sale and Plans
The American Legion post in Piter held its regular monthly meeting Monday after a duck banquet served by the Ladies Aid society at Mixolock Basement. Officers and members discussed securing a permanent post home, amending bylaws at a December 17 special meeting, and addressing local health and moral welfare concerns. Knights of Pythias gift of colors to the Legion was announced with anticipation of the presentation and a symbolic ceremony to honor service years.
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American Legion
Biter
Mix Oolock
Ladles Ald Society
Pier Post
The
Herald
Ladies Ald Society
Ladies Aid Society
Hed Oro Servier Mra A. A. Tham
Hed Cross
Grover Pugh
St. Vo Jones
Grant Padgett
Harvey Shirk
Legion
H. J. Weaver
Knights of Pythias
Piter
Masonic Order
Pilar
Knights of
Gen Reynolds
Mercing
Farm Bureau Drives Push For New Members In December
The county farm bureau launches a drive starting December 16 led by John T. Coleman aiming to raise membership from 750 to 1000. If successful Trin Falls county bureau would be the largest in the state. Committees will organize districts this week with executive support and new membership cards issued to call on members to recruit others.
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Farm Bureau
John T. Coleman
County
Premnt
Trin Falls County
Burrau
Harold Moore Acquires Frank COAL SHORTAGE Funeral Services
Harold W. Moore has taken ownership of Frank COAL SHORTAGE Funeral Services. The article notes Moore’s four years in town, prior Army service, and past work with Beemood Hammerngut. Moore vows the restaurant will be known as the Tottar den Cafe with Pleamines policy and well cooked meat.
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Harold Moore
Frank
D. Brown
Harold W. Mower
Willian Mo Kents
Taylor
Atle
Moore
Che
Amt
Monde
Braue
Fed
Uilet Poel
Het Po Br Om
Sant
Hed Crime Service
Ferrier
Alice
Tim
Beemood Hammerngut
Tak
Mr. Moor
Biseircom
Mr. Zonta
Tottarden
Red Cross Christmas Seal drives public health effort
The Red Cross Christmas Seal program dates back to 1907 and funds tuberculosis campaigns. Plans outline large scale print runs, state quotas, and leadership from F F Johnson of Boise and Joel L Priest as state director as mailed messages rise in December to support the National Tuberculosis Association.
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Red Cross
Hinily [Bissell
Wihnington
Delaware
Jacob Riis
Norway
Bissell
American Red Cross
National
Tnebroulosis Association
America
Tn Aebliti
National Tuberculosis Association
F. F. Johnson
Boise
Tdaho
Joel L. Priest
Bean Growers Meeting Delayed Amid Confusion and Weather
A local bean growers association held a postponed session to review leadership, interviews with buyers, and farm conditions. Directors from Shawne, Theaotn, Conant, Pariah, Pharks, and Allen discussed officer status, with reports expected after consults and a forthcoming board decision on conduct and finances.
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Molle County
Fedement
Poida
Consiat
Thay le Shawne
M.A. Theaotn
Conant
WP Pariah
A. AL Pharks
J. Allen
Ansociation
Heichert
Pheasant Hunting Season Closes in County
The season ends on November 1 as hunters report wild pheasants and heavy harvests. County farmers defend habitats amid strong winds and rising counts, noting birds are more widespread than ever.
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Budaing
Sven
Etirile
Becky Orem
Phenenet
Thie
For Sale Sxl2 Sawny Rug Pearly New
Subhead ad offers a rug for sale with contact via phone 042. Mia in Western Australia details a novelty gift idea. The note promotes subscribing to Filer's paper as a holiday or Christmas gift.
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Mia, W. A
Shear. Tf
Filer
Christanes
Millers Heats Milk Prices Amid Market Day
A fragmentary report notes price shifts at Millers hemes and a winter market. It mentions a 16 to 24 cent range for dairy and other goods, with buyers and shoppers observing milks, wines, Malt products, and fruits.
Twin Falls teachers plan first regular meeting program
At Twin Falls High School an afternoon gathering features Mrs Guy H Shearer performing a vocal solo and Raleigh Drake offering a cello solo as the first section program. W T Doyel presides as chair of the grammar and intermediate group, with Mrs W T Doyel chairing the primary section. Mrs Willard Daum, visiting from Butte Montana, spent the weekend with her husband's parents in the Poplar Hill district.
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Twin Falls County
Twin Falls High Selinet
Guy H. Shearer
Raleigh Drake
W. T. Doyel
Willard Daum
Butte
Montana
Hber
A.J. Daum
Poplar Hill District
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Nevada
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Tw Malle
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Mom
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Pang
Wim Min
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Leonard
Trenties
Obie
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Ted
Trent
Miler
Dore
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