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Newspaper

Filer Record

Location

Filer, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1924

Page

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Village Board shifts meeting to first Tuesday monthly

An ordinance adopted at the regular village board meeting changes the date of monthly meetings to the first Tuesday, to allow paying electric bills before the tenth and save funds. Protests on sprinkling assessments drew none, and related charges will be collected or listed as taxes. The board considers buying 600 feet more fire hose at about $650, the budget sets total revenue of 13,179.34 across general, water, and bond funds.

F. E. Albin Idaho Power Company Public Utilities Commission Guy H. Shearer Davis

Fred Martin Named to Student Government Post

Fred Martin of Filer has been elected athletic man of the Associated Students of the University of Idaho Moscow campus. The group governs students in Ley Hall and includes officers and members from Clarkston Wilder Wilder, Welser, Seattle and Boise. The incoming general officers include Wal e of Roses and Walter of Idaho Fatt.

Ersity Idaho Moscow Winfred Martin Filer College of Agricul Ley Hall Mont Officne John Derr Clarkstor At Chas Lawson Wilderrer Homer Curth Welser inter-Rall Jordan Seattle James I Boise Francis McKee Robert Lawson Wale of Roses Walter

Open new service station on Saturday May 17

Fragmentary report notes a new service station opening on a Saturday May 17 with mention of Claude Holmer involved in the event.

Claude Holmer, A

Ralph Love Wins Filer Record Cup Awarded Monday

The Filer Record trophy, a silver loving cup given by the newspaper to Filer Rural high school, was won by Ralph Love, senior, with Elizabeth Bickley in second. Balloting occurred in the advisories. the award honors scholarship, school spirit, appearance and ideals, a tradition begun last year by 3. G. Davis.

Filer Record Filer Rural High School Ralph Love Elizabeth Bickley 3. G. Davis

Charter Presentation Banquet for Filer Kiwanis Club

The Utah Idaho Kiwanis district governor Fler Edgerton will preside at the charter presentation for the new Kiwanis club of Filer next Tuesday evening in the Methodist church dining rooms. A banquet, addressed program, and stunts are planned with 80 to 90 men expected. Members of the Twin Falls Kiwanis plan to attend. George N. Tucker heads the committee.

Fler Edgerton Utah-Idaho Kiwanis Kiwanis Club of Filer Pocatello Methodist Church Ladies’ Aid Society Kiwanis Club Twin Falls George N. Tucker Lucceon R. L. Peck Peck Mr. Peck W. A. Shear K. WH. Dwight Twin Falla Carl Painter Salt Lake F. A. Dwight Mra. A. KB Anderso EB. A

Elks Convention to Be Held in Twin Falls in June

Twin Falls May 13 Active preparations are under way for the Elks convention to be held in Twin Falls in June. Twin Falls Lodge No 1183 aims to match past programs from Pocatello and Boise with a varied schedule including parades, baseball, boxing, dancing and swimming. The event also features an Elks minstrel show directed by Howard E Sahin and will offer entertainment and accommodations for visitors.

Twin Falls Elks Elka Twin Palle Lodge No. 1183 Pocatalio Boise a+iate association Howard E. Sahin Caevention

Postoffice Interior Brightened By Painter Work

J. H. Huntes, painter, refreshed the post office interior this week with a sealing of Kal somine and varnish for woodwork. The lobby walls had been defaced by smeared names and words. Postmaster Shear warns that prosecutions will follow if the vandalism continues.

J. H. Huntes Shear

Commencement Week Ends With Class Play at Gem Theatre

Commencement exercises for Filer Rural high school seniors are tonight at the Gem Theatre, followed tomorrow by the class play Nothing But the Truth. The week features a baccalaureate sermon by Dr. J. D. Gillilan at the Methodist Church, senior day program, final exams, and sale of the yearbook Memories.

Gem Theatre Filer Rural High School Aixtown Hagerman Valley Methodist Church J. D. Gillilan Elmer Adkins Ralph Love Muale

Half Hundred New Fords Sold Here Since January 15

J C Riechers reports April sales by Filer Auto with Jack Jensen in charge of sales. Since January 15, 52 new Ford cars trucks and tractors were sold. one third local, two thirds countywide. Four Fordson tractors sold. Grover C Beem purchaser of three Ford trucks. local buyers listed by name and model.

Filer Auto Company J. C. Riechers Purc Jack Jensen Mr. Richers Fordson Ericson & Hill Harry Wobltalt Grover C. Beem Ford New Ford Care Edna M. Ruscor W. A Moore Albert Hughes F. R. Brown Lester Fender Harry Rows Harry Musgrave Jelph Cedarhelm Claude Brown George Leonard A. A. Newberry Edna Beckman CW. Thornton C. EB Eaton

W A Sartain Dies in California City

News from Culver City Cal states W A Sartain longtime Filer resident and owner of an eight or nine acre tract north of town has died at his home. He is the father of the late Mrs Ro H Goodpasture. Reports reach George A Drake RH Gowt pasture and Mre W B B Tate of Lamberton Minn provide the notices amid local recollections of his property holdings and prior ranch ownership.

Culver City Cal W. A Gertain Sartain Ro H W. Goodpasture Willits Byencer W. P. Hawking Gartain George A Drake RH Gowt Slaughter W. BB Tate Lamberton Minn

Mrs Thompson Improves in Health After Illness

Mrs C B Thompson had been seriously ill with pneumonia this week but is now reported greatly improved in health.

C. B. Thompson

Utah Construction lands Rogerson Wells road contract

The Utah Construction Company won the grading contract for the Rogerson Wells road, connecting Rogerson Idaho to Wells Nevada via the Oregon Short Line. Estimated project cost is 5,094,000 dollars with completion aimed for June 30, 1925. Engineering crews are already on site at Rogerson as work begins.

East Lake City Utah Construction Company Rogerson Platt Wells Nevada

Supreme Court OKs Big American Falls Reservoir Project

Boise May 13 The Supreme Court handed down an opinion approving the formation of the American Falls reservoir irrigation district and declaring the proposed $3,700,000 bond issue legal against lands in Twin Falls County. The court affirmed the district court ruling testing the district formation and bond proposal.

Boise Supreme Court American Falls District Court of Twin Falle

County Officials Salaries Reduced by County Board

The salaries of elective county officials for the two year period beginning January 1 were ordered reduced by the county commission, with specifics outlined by the board.

Memorial Day Observance Planned by Filer Post

Memorial Day services will be held Friday May 10 with Dr J D Gillian as speaker delivering the annual address The forenoon program at an undecided site will proceed to the cemetery for a soldiers graves service Earl Mungan and George Denman head the committee with H F Ross chairing the decorating group and GL Dean leading the firing squad duties

Filer Post American Legion J.D. Gillian Choewa Aniform Earl Mungan George £. Denman H. FP. Ross Dean

Milner Portmaster Charged With Shortage in Office

Portmaster Charles Berkmann of Milner was arrested this week and held under $1000 bond to answer in federal court for alleged shortage of $241 in the Milner post office. He reportedly left the office in charge of three women and faced arraignment before Commissioner Tec Davis.

Milner Burley Tisho Charles Berkmann Berke O Tec Davis Bere

Death calls Andrew Mattson of Long Beach California

Andrew Mattson died at Long Beach California on April 26 after a severe pneumonia attack. His remains were interred at Shelton Nebraska. His son Jacob Mattson and relatives in California and Sweden mourn his loss as he had built ranches and a sizable estate in Pilot and adjoining areas. His nephews Arvid Johnson and Jacob Mattson, both recovering from illnesses, are expected to manage the estate.

Andrew Mattson Long Beach Cal Aurial Shelton Nebr Jacob Mattson Mr. Mattion Arthur Scholten Arvid Johnson Zolen California Mr. Mattson Utah Mattson Filer Sweden Jacob Arvid Fife

Certification Basis for Seed Potatoes Outlined by County Agent

County Agent outlines procedures for seed potato certification with June 15 deadline for information requests. Details cover inspection fees, two field inspections, and seed treatment requirements, plus seed selection, sorting, planting distances, and timing for Idaho varieties Netted Gems.

RK. Brosard Idaho Esawon

Catholic Church Mass Schedule Change Unclear Time

Church announces mass at 9:20 A M on most Sundays with one Sunday monthly at 11 A M. Text is garbled and lacks clear dates or locations. Further details expected to confirm monthly exception and standard time.

Eighth Grade Graduation to Be Held at Gem Theatre

Commencement for the Filer grade school class will take place Monday evening in the Gem Theatre at 100 o clock. The address by Dr J D Gullivan will be on The Beginning of Life. Musical selections will be performed by Miss Marguerite VanAportal and Mrs Merlin Batley, with soloist Mrs Maude Dygert and violinist Annette Quereau. Eighth grade graduates certified include Owen Miller Marion Graves Christine Johnson Garth Meld Edward Sharp Laura Sharp Wayne Javele Clao Hattenhauer Jean Canner Pearl Small Harold Tiiden Margaret Riechers Jennie Wren Waller Golda Small Howlan Wiseman Russell Felton Orem Allison Will Munger John Setber Grace Owunga Robert Lynard Alberta Hamilton.

Filer Gem Theatre de. J. D. Gullllan Marguerite van Merlin Batley Annette Quereau Gooding Asaving Owen Miller Marion Graves Christine Johnson Garth Meld Edward Sharp Laura Sharp Wayne Javele Clao Hattenhauer Jean Canner Pearl Small Harold Tiiden Margaret Riechers Jennie Wren Waller Golda Small Howanl Wiseman Russell Felton Orem Allison Will Munger John Setber Grace Owunga Robert Lynard Alberta Hamilton

Memories annual to be sold at high school and The Record

Memories, the Filer high school annual, will be printed by The Record and go on sale this week at the high school and The Record office for 2. The 12 page insert includes a cine daing section and features class colors red and silver on the front cover with copper halftone etchings of principal and school events.

Filer Faral Bien Theodore Wicks Kila Sain Ralph Newberry Grito Detweller Evelyn Buxchanan Mr. Tomitn Ralph Lorn Magdalene Schowfer Hebrary

High School Lad Escapes Death in Train Accident

Ralph Newberry a Filer Rural High junior son of Mr and Mrs Myre was struck by a moving passenger train as his car was demolished near the L Zuckerman warehouse. He was thrown about 45 feet, suffered a severe leg sprain a deep forehead gash and strained braided muscles but survived. He was taken to Twin Peaks then county hospital. He did not see the train until it was almost upon him and could not escape.

Ralph Newberry Filer Rural Chiel School Aed Myre Harry Newberry Here County General Hospital Saturtay Wis Ralph Heeta

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Fred Martin Filer Record Cup Tinting Postoffice Harrison C. Dale University of Idaho A. A. Davis Board of Education April Baley W. A. Sartain California City Wells Road Rogemen Okeh Big Vreaent. New Jene Assenmor Showls Crroner Cs Surveyor Andy” Mattson Wenden Kilmer Adkins
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