American Falls Plan Endorsed by Filer Men
In a Tuesday meeting near Twin Falls about 50 stockholders heard F. A. Banks reclamation engineer and Senator L. L. Evans explain the proposed American Falls irrigation district. Directors Ivan G. Lincoln W. F. P. Alworth and J. Coiner attended. Balloting showed 5536 shares for and 80 shares against. Individual results were 44 for and 4 against. The tally aligns with earlier meetings in Buhl and Castleford showing strong support for the district plan in western Twin Falls territory, as the county campaign continues with a Twin Falls gathering scheduled and Kimberly’s meeting completed yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Falls () al Company
American Falls
F. A. Banks
L. L. Evans
H. J. Weaver
Ivan G. Lincoln
W. F P. Alworth
Buhl
Castleford
Twin Palls
Twin Falls
Kimberly
Maroa and Filer Eighth Graders Play Saturday Showdown
The eighth grade teams of Filer and Maroa meet at the high school gym Saturday evening for the county grade school championship decider. Filer, undefeated this season, faced Maroa once before and won. Maroa has beaten Kimberly, Twin Falls, and Hub. A large crowd is expected as the 8 o'clock whistle signals kickoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filer
Maroa
Fiter
Kimberly
Twin Falls
Hub
Maron
Buhl
Mre Maude Dygert
Hichmond
Davidson
Conant
Duroc Swine Sale Brings High Averages at Twin Falls
At the Duroc Jersey sale conducted by Dr. R. B Armes and C. A. McMaster in Twin Falls last Wednesday, 22 head sold for over 2200 dollars, averaging 65.56 dollars per animal. Top price 225 dollars went to Wesley Young for Maggie Primrose. Purchasers included residents of Filer Twin Falls Kimberly and Rome Musing among others. MR TELFORD Suffering Stroke of Paralysis. condition reported serious but hopeful for recovery.
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Duroc Jersey
Dr. R. 8. Armes
C. A. McMaster
Twin Falls
Wesley Young
Maggie Primrose
Armes
EO. Walter
B. J. Pielsted
Blackfoot
Fieldman
HH Scchndman
Rec
Filer
Kimberly
Piler
Rome
J. A. Cooper
Jesse Hamnline
Law Ter Dieh
3. G. Caughey
MR. Telford
G. H. Telford
Championship won by Rural high in Southeast Idaho debate
Rural high school claimed the Southeastern Idaho district championship after a unanimous vote defeat of Albion high school on Friday. Debaters led by coach Mike Gertrude Walter totaled 1,027 points, topping Albion’s 983. Sub-district declamatory contest set for tomorrow at Buhl with Williamson, Walter, and Timm from Rural.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion High
Idaho
Mike Gertrude Walter
Claribel
Dobbs
Leslie Williamson
Albion
Piler
White Albion
Dine
Buhl
Leste Williamson
Claribel Walter
Leah Timm
Similar Business Conditions Prevail All Over Country
Wilfred Olsen of Filer Seed Company says business conditions nationwide match those here after a month long selling trip through the south east and Atlantic states. He contracts the sale of garden beans and peas, with beans priced at 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 cents per pound and peas valued in the Richfield district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filer Seed Company
Wilfred Olsen
Olsen
Texas
New York
Richfield
Aman Macaw Couple Marry at Evangeli cal Church
Miss Bertha Macaw daughter of Mr and Mrs Macaw and Leslie Aman son of Dr Macaw were united in marriage at the parsonage of Rev Burger. The couple left for Portland after the ceremony. Both were Rural high school students with Aman serving as football captain and basketball team member.
Spring Weather Holds Center of Stage
Weather dominates reports of the season with warm spells encouraging farming work and field progress. Roads remain poor and getting worse as low temperatures persist and observers await continued mild conditions.
Volunteer Fire Department Granted Wages by Village Board
The Filer Volunteer Fire Department will operate on a definite compensation basis set at a village board meeting. Chief G. C. Davis and Engineer Jack Johnson receive 15 dollars monthly, Secretary Arthur Small one dollar per meeting, plus per drill and hourly fire fractions. Members, including J L Burkett and Dick Halloway, are paid for drills and fire time starting March 1. Regular practices begin Sundays with weekly sessions until April 15, and engine maintenance is prioritized. Dick Halloway sleeps at the fire house to ensure readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filer
Village Board of Trustees
G. C. Davis
Jack Johnson
Arthur Small
J. L. Burkett
BE. L. Royston
Arthur Sehelten
Dick Uwevis
Arthur Beem
Chiude Brown
Charles Orm
F.C. Anderson
Dick Halloway
Joe Mallory
G. C. Dean
Roots Enter Water Mains Affected Village Water Supply
The village water commission led by L. D. Allen disclosed that wooden water mains from the village well to the highway have been clogged by willow growth and roots. After removing sections and a corkscrew tool, large root masses were cleared near willow beds, improving water pressure after years of intrusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Allen
Filer
Twin Pallet Canal project stable near former ranch site
A drainage construction camp for the Twin Pallet Canal company has been set up near the former HD. Walter ranch on the state highway northwest of here to address local seepage. Sam Shearer, longtime president of the Southern Idaho Bean Growers' Association, was confirmed in a leadership change as TM. Baird was named secretary at Saturday’s Twin Palix meeting.
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Twin Pallet Canal Company
HD. Walter
Ray L. Shearer
Southern Idaho, Rean Growers’ Association
Twin Palix
TM. Baird
Farmers favor retaining county fair amid movement
Reports from the east end of the county indicate a big movement among farmers to keep the county fair. Petitions are signed and there is strong support for maintaining the fair as a county institution. Orville Creed has been on the sick list for the past week.
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Thin Falls
Amon
Fairies County
Twin Palix Times
Orville Creed
Death comes to Mrs George Patton Filer teacher
Mrs George Patton, a well known Filer grade school instructor, died in Beloit Kansas after a five month illness. Funeral services were held and interment at Greenmound near Hebert. She taught since early in her career and would have reached nearly 27 years of continuous service. Survived by husband two brothers and a cousin, with many fraternal and community affiliations. School flags were at half mast in mourning.
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George Patton
Tureday
Beloit
Kansas
Arthur Sehudven
Greenmound
Hebert
Abrs. Patton
Mire Tate
Patton
WR. Vickers
Belett
Charles Vickers
Kass
William Mackie
Th Place
Sym‘naling
Wehool
Friemis
Ale
Skidmore
Mia Patton
Christchurch
Order of Eastern Star
Kebeoras
Wonas Veleb
Woman's Club
Filer Independent School District No
Norma Powell
Mise Fama Garrison
Filer
Thin Ae
Fac
Jsltr
Aries
Tw Vsemma
Birknes
Gillie
Bimor
Elaine Mama
Mie Mann Etplaine
Deaths Funeral Services Held for Melford Houhem
Funeral services were held from Tireke undertaking for Melford Houhem, aged years, husband of Mrs BL Houhem, of FID street. Cause of death listed as pneumonic infection. Interment at Bolé Cemetery after service led by James and Ed Way. Pacamante influenza noted. Visitation details scant. local residents mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tireke
Melford
Mire BL
FID
Pneumonic
Omphres Hayamet
Boise
James
West Main Street
Bole
Ty James
Ed Way
Filer Grade School Victorious Over Kimberly Junior Team
The Filer grade school basketball team defeated Kimberly Junior School 3 to 4 amid fast teamwork and accurate shooting. Reports mention lineup changes, substitutes, and late scoring by Kimberly.
Stockmen Back Fair Support in Twin Falls County
Strong resolutions adopted by the Duty Jersey Swine Breeders of Twin Falls County condemn the Twin Falls Chamber of Commerce Tax Committee report and demand county commission action in favor of the county fair. Attendees urged continued development of livestock exhibits as vital to farmers, business people, and residents of Twin Falls County.
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Board of County Commissioners
Twin Falls
George E. Desman
J. & Ono
F.C. Graves
AM Schildman
Mra R. Armes
Armes McMaster
Twin Falls County
United States
Twin Palle County
O S L Officials Visit Filer Dairy Industry Tour
A trio of Caton Pacific and Gregus Short Line railroad officials visited Filer on Wednesday to study dairying progress, assess local finances, and share information. Meeting with J. Otto, local lettuce group president, they pledged railroad cooperation. Mr and Mrs Charles Bassford plan moves to a rental south of Twin Falls.
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Caton Pacific and
Gregus Short Lime Railroad
Gentienen
Bral Smith
CO. Olgnasa
Exvietant Supervvnear
Asricattere
Godwin
Sagietant
Erogo
J. &. Otto
New ‘County
Charles Bassford
Twin Falls
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West End
Dr. Armes
Ming Walter
Q. B. Duvall
EB. V. Larson
Jd. F. Martin
Palle
Man
D. Allen
Shearer
Sammueee
Geo. Patton
Teleit
Kamsas
Vuecral
Mre Price
Huh
Mra
Fred Brent
Moore
Thompson
Richmead
George
Pattoe
Soho
Harehall
Crades
Curry
Mareh
Lads Aid Society
Ladies Aid Society
Methodist Church
Wedenday
Mra MH. Schntman
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