District Irrigation Board Names Officers in Twin Falls
W F Alworth is secretary of the American Falls irrigation district board formed in Twin Falls. R B Shepherd of Jerome chairs, W H Spence of Hansen is treasurer. Directors bond each at 500, hearings set for March 2, meetings first Tuesday monthly open to electors. District to seek confirmation from district court and contract with the government. bond plan and accounting forms to be approved at next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Alworth
American Falls
R. BE. Shepherd
Jerome
W. H. Spence
Hansen
P. Duvall
Directors of Salmon Tract Plan Defense
Salmon River Canal directors met at attorney James R. Bothwell’s office to respond to two lawsuits challenging directors elected in April 1922. Judge Bothwell was authorized to represent the defendants and present the election facts to the court seeking judgment for the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Falls
Salmon River Canal Company
James R. Bothwell
Bothwell
Murray Brockman
Bondholders’ Association
Nettlers Company
Land and Water Company
Filer Rural High to Publish Annual Students’ Memories
The staff of the Filer Rural High School annual Memories is preparing for publication. Edith Nancotas leads as editor with Maurice Cole and Herbert Deal assisting. Charles Diehl serves as business manager and Leah Timm as dramatic editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filer Rural High School
Edith Nancotas
Maurice Cole
Herbert Deal
Charles Diehl
Leah Timm
Elizabeth Bickley
Leslie Aman
Beet Contract for 1923 Ready for Growers
The 1922 beet contracts of Amalgamated Sugar set grower prices from 5.60 to 11.56 per ton with a 5.50 base for 14 percent sugar. Initial 5.50 payment due monthly, with higher rates if Idaho tests reach 17 percent sugar. Subsequent settlements run through 1924 with proportional balances and early advances possible. Growers must not irrigate after harvest notice and may pile beets seven feet high if car shortages occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Sugar Company
Idaho
Filer Men Take Over Twin Park Chevrolet Garage
James Fitzgerald and J A Johnson take over the Twin Park Chevrolet garage from J F Mallory. Fitzgerald becomes agency head for the territory and front office while Johnson leads the service and repair department. Johnson plans to stay, despite earlier Coast plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Johnson
Twin Falle
James Fitzgerald
Chevrolet
J. A. Johnson
Twin Park
Pittgerald
Johnson
Boy burglars sent to St Anthony Industrial School
Albert Jensen Ralph Hoppie and Lee Puller were linked to an attempted burglary at Filer Hardware on January 19 and a Hazelton store robbery. Hoppie received 2 to 14 years, Jensen 1 to 14 years, both paroled and sent to the Industrial School after Judge Babcock's order. Fuller was committed by Judge O P Duvall. Also, Ed Brennen returned from Southern California with Frank Hinkley reporting ill since his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Jensen
Ralph Hoppie
Lee Puller
Hazelton
St. Anthony
Hoppie
Jensen
Babcock
Bere
O. P. Duvall
Fuller
Brennen
Ed Brennen
California
Frank Hinkley
Mr. Brennen
New Irrigation Plant Proposed On Clover Tract
Petition filed in Twin Falls seeks formation of a Clover district to raise funds for a Rock Creek pumping plant to supply irrigation water. The district would replace water from Idaho Power high line canal, cover 1670 acres, with three directors named Reinke, Martene, and Green. A hearing will be scheduled after 20 days, with 22 property owners signing the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Falls
Clover District
Rock Creek
High Line Canal
Idaho Power Company
H. C. Reinke
Randolph Martene
Filer
H. W. Green
Jerome
Recorder's Office
Petit
Bean Growers Elect Shearer as President in Twin Falls
K L Shearer of Filer was reelected president of the Southern Idaho Bean Growers association at the annual meeting in Twin Falls. Officers include T M Baird as secretary treasurer J H Landon F W Neale K Griffin G A Lincoln W E Morgan and J W Brown as directors. The 1922 crop brought in 179 471 07 with 166 060 75 paid to members. Average price per hundred pounds was 4 70 and 93 percent of sales returned to growers. Marketing costs 6 percent of gross receipts in 1922 down from 7.6 percent in 1921. Overhead was 7 percent in 1922 up from 2.5 percent in 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. L. Shearer
Filer
Southern Idaho Bean Growers’ Association
Twin Falls
T. M. Baird
Secreasurer
J. H. Landon
F. W. Neale
K. Griffin
G. A. Lincoln
W. E. Morgan
J. W. Brown
Novel Entertainment For School Society Here This Evening
The Parent Teacher organization invites all to a school society program tonight featuring Doctor Allen in a talk urging attendance. Entertainers include whistling by Georges Leonard, readings by Mins Oman, piano duet by Dorothy Goode and Harriet Dwight, and a spelling match between teams from grades six through eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Allen
Fupt. K. L. Peek
Georges Leonard
Mins Oman
Dorothy Goode
Harriet Dwight
Maron
Mise Oman
Filer
Jane En- Eugene Holler
Osiare Small
Russel Felton
Irma Holler
Virei Dexter
Idaho Legislature Enters Third Week Of Session
The Idaho Senate approved EB Vanhoesen as senator from Adams County to succeed the late D W Vanhoeven after the governor nominated his son under article 4 section 6 of the state constitution. House considers five new measures while debating the persistent felony act and a primary election bill with party oath requirements. Senate also funds veterans with 625,000 for the soldiers welfare fund and urges Congress for hospital and compensation. Four new banking bills aim to tighten state banking laws, with John G Fralick guiding finance, focusing on officer integrity and loan limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotar
Moore
EB. G. Vanhoesen
Adams County
D. W. Vanhoeven
Senate
Idaho
Thomas
Harris
Forest Service
Whitehead
Judiciary Committee
Raymond Givens
Ada County
Roy L. Black
House of Representatives
Idaho Senate
Soldiers’ Welfare Fund
Congress
E. M. Clark
Mountain Home
E. V. Boughton
Coeur d'Alene
Commission of Finance
John G. Fralick
Fee
Weather calm after heavy Idaho snows brighten spring outlook
Snow has covered Idaho countryside, bringing moisture for early crop growth. Low temperatures and blizzards added variety to the week.
Hoopsters Standout Doubleheader Win Over West End
Local recap highlights a double header victory by the hoopsters over West End. Key performers include Whitty Martin and Maurice Cole with strong guard play and sharp shooting. The report notes upcoming Burley Filer clash and looming Hurley tilt as season stakes rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Pearson
Burley
Filer
Cassia County
Jerome
Hurley
Twin Palle
Viler
Whitty Martin
Melvin Minckburn
Burley Filer
Qutut
Maron
Power Company Starts Construction Of New Idaho Unit
Idaho Power Company has begun building another unit at its American Falls plant. The project includes a large camp for 150 workers, new roadways, and extensive hydraulic and electrical infrastructure. Plans call for a 60 by 69 by 62 foot concrete structure housing two 9000 horsepower turbine units and outdoor type generators, with significant cost-saving measures and improved electric service for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho Power Company
East Aide
J. C. Kiersted
Ite
Lows and Gurats Make Mercy at Annual Ball
A most successful ball was conducted Thursday evening by Filer lodge No 126 I O O F Music was supplied by the Waltz orchestra and the Three-Linkers and their guests were delighted with the varied program. Members of the Rebekah lodge served refreshments at a late hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filer Lodge
Rebekah
Also Mentioned on This Page
BIG District Board
Directors of Salmon Tract Plan Defense
Fuller, Hoppie and
Denen
Sctions
Clover
C. Reinke
L. A. Schroeder
Rudolph Martens
Louis Ulrich
O .H. Werner
Henry Werner
Carl Lierman
U. W. Elwender
R. L. Nagles
Frits Meyer
Edward Bosch
W. H. Dierken
Wliam Lueder
W. F. Boeblke
Herman Fish
BE. A. Reinke
John Meyer, Jr
Herman Hilfick
Bean Growers
Shearer
Bubl
Addreee Filer
Buhl
Tecore
Filer Boys
Bub
Whitie” Martin
Adkins
Tebiimen Love
Lea Herman
Broussard
Harel Nanoomne
Cheels
Hoth
Jennings
Mise Walter
Peek
Schoals
Ri Rat Son Etnnmad Eineten Baal
Bank
Power Company
American Palle
Baye Kiersted
American Palk
Siinboun
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