Contact Copper Camp Proves High Grade Ore Depths Reach 2200 Feet
The second article on Contact reports ore from the Mammoth Group at 800 to 1000 feet depth, reaching 46 percent content at 2200 feet. Key figures include Gray of a major mining firm and local agents Beals Detweiler Ripley and Claar. The district shows government-backed ore extension for 50 miles, with growing townsite activity and transport links improving access to Contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KF. Gray
Wals
Mesars Beals
Detweiler, Ripley and
Claar
Filer Family Marooned in Desert Storm Journey Home
A Filer family traveling to California endured a three day desert dust storm after leaving May 1. Their car lost brakes near Indian Wells and a broken wheel halted another caravan at Ely. Rescued by Jake Mattson and Arvid Johnson, they reached 4284 La Salle Street Los Angeles on May 10, reporting safety and wellbeing in a letter to Mrs. T. B. Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J Schulz
Mr. Schulz
Filer
California
la Salle Street
Los Angeles
H. G Munyon
Ely
New Ampitheatre Rises at County Fairgrounds
The county fairgrounds new ampitheatre is rapidly nearing completion. Inmates from the county fair labor under J L Edwards, a local contractor, contribute to the build. The grandstand, 160 feet long and set farther from the race track, replaces the wrecked old stand from the 1921 tar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JL. Edwards
Romance in graduation marks Filer native’s reach
Edith Rettig, first child born in Filer, graduates from Olympia High School at age 17. She is salutatorian with a 96.3 average, daughter of early Filer settlers BE Rettig and wife, among Filer founders linked to the Twin Falls Land and Water company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stogerson
Wells
Twin Falls
Roger‘son
W. A. Kent
Nevada
Contart
Filer
Wash
Edith Rettig
Twin Fallstreet
BE. H. Rettig
Rock Creek
Mr. Rettig
1. B. Lorain
A. du Guesne
Twin Falls Land and Water Company
Adeilavem
Rettie
Mise Rettig
Sweet
Union Avenue
Arthur E. Anderson
Washington
Capitol City
Piler
Sim
Filer Caller Sheriff Sherman Visits County Office
KR Sherman, sheriff, acted as a Filer caller yesterday, engaging with county staff about public safety and case processing. The visit highlighted operational steps, with Sherman discussing resource needs and community outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. Sherman
Opportunity to Attend Training Camp This Summer in Utah
An urgent call seeks applicants for the Citizen's Military Training camp at Port Douglas Utah starting July 27 for 26 days. Ages 16 to 35 may apply. transportation uniforms subsistence and training are provided by the government. Last year Judson Tis Love and James Schildmen attended the camp at Camp Lewis and plan to attend Fort Douglas again. details from Dr M J Goode, captain in the Reserve Officers corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Port Douglas
Judson Tis Love
James Schildmen
Camp Lewis, W
Fort Douglas
American Falls Dam Petitions Arrive and Will be Circulated
Petitions for forming the Snake River irrigation improvement district to finance the American Falls dam have arrived and will be circulated for landowner signatures. H H Weaver directs petitions for the district tributary to Filer, while in Twin Falls W F Alworth circulates petitions urging townsmen to assist due to farm work demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Falls
Snake River
HH. J. Weaver
Twin Falls
W. F. Alworth
Contributions to The Record Cow Fund Continued
The Record Cow Fund continues to receive contributions for a widow in need. Acknowledgments are printed with thanks for the donations received so far.
Diplomas Awarded to Growing Rural High School Class
Dr A Ho Upham of the University of Idaho delivered a masterful address at the Gem theatre for the 1923 graduating class of the Piter Rural high school. Eighteen graduates, the largest in the school’s history, received diplomas as music, costumes, and decorations highlighted the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ho Upham
University of Idaho
Piter Rural High School
Gem Theatre
Ening
W. DL. Grayhill
High School Board of Trustees
Maude Dygert
Doctor Upham
Fanning
A. A. Davis
Board of True
George E Denman
Mountain Road Opens After Cre Jean State Highway Report
Local reports note road access opened on the Blue Mountain route between Pendleton and La Grande after Cre Jean highway commission data. A few autos have already crossed, with favorable conditions expected to ease fully within ten to fifteen days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Road
Sajem
Blue Mountaine
Pendleton
la Grande Am
Roand
Winners of Twin Palle Grade School Athletic Meet
The Twin Palle Grade School Athletic Meet at the fairgrounds on May 6 listed top finishers by group. Notable champions include Ray Richmond of Filer district in the senior boys 100-yard dash and Myra Peters of Mares district in the senior girl group, with many other district winners across events like relay, high jump, shot put, and running events. A total of 100 participants, 51 boys and 49 girls, competed, with judges AL O'Reilly and R. Browward Prest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Palle
Fairgrounds
Kimberly
Hirth
Shamrock
Steth
Cantleford
Murtaugh
Hons
Mach Ametion Bell
Senier
Ray Richmond
Filer
Horsce Rose
Shamrock District
Myra Peters
Mares
Thelma Moore
AL O'Reilly
Ft. B Brow Ward
Russell
Castleford
Albert Marton
Piler
Lalo Prancis
Moiva Herthey
Si Girs Hollister
Standing Broad Jaimp
May Richmond
Piter
Richard Figns
Castisford
Ceel Mort
Hollister
Netlie Mindbrink
Lota] Tolle
Dors
Mertaton
Maras
Edward Reyes
ike—Gordon Diebi
Maros
lke—Jr
Morare Rowe
Margaret Jones
Thelms Moore
Merton Lyon
Maro
Bert Norton
Horace Rowe
Carleton Reay
Mildred Hemdin
Canteford
Jegirt
Golda Lyon
Marion
Miler
Pote Vault
Clifford Ol
Levee Darsett
Maron
Clayton Francie
Per Piller
Washington
May Michmend
Clayre Frances
Albert Barton
Rey Michmond
Shosider
Fred Coment
Ed Klaas
Tiger Turner
Albert
Idaho Jersey Breeders Plan Big Jubilee Event
Idaho Jersey breeders announce a jubilee during National Jersey Week with plans for an excursion from the county to Wendell and Jerome. Three carloads of Jerseys were purchased in Oregon and distributed locally. Ada CountySupervisor Mat Resendes and tester W Pletcher conducted herd tests, with tester exchanges noted as required by breeding associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Otto
comum/t
Weineri Am
Oregon
Wendell
Jerome
Cammark
Derryman
Mat Resendes
Ada
Twin Falls
W. Pletcher
All Must Register To Vote for Primary Election
The notice urges all eligible voters to register before July 20 to vote in the August 1 primary. Qualifications include age, state residency six months, and county residency thirty days. Those failing to register will be barred from balloting.
Father's Day to Vie With Mother's Day Observance
Sunday observances marked by churches across the region with many camps along Snake River Canyon from Hagerman to Twin Falls. The Methodist church will feature special music and a sermon by Rev C. BR Deal titled A Father's Opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snake River Canyon
Hagerman Valley
Blue Lakes
Shoshone Falle
Twindalle
C. BR. Deal
Eighth Grade Picnic at ArtesianTuesday
The eighth grade picnic at Artesian Thursday drew about 64 attendees. The group enjoyed pool activities and aquatic sports, with a bountiful picnic dinner provided by accompanying ladies. Teachers, the school board, business people, drivers, and others were thanked for making the day successful.
Jury List Drawn for May Term District Court
The May term jury list includes A. L. Bevercombe TD Connor R. H. Zink RH. Good pasture mood Frank Riptey and sports entries for May events such as shot put by Ray Richmond and long jump by Logan Hack with other athletic names like Thelma Moore Irma Allen and Margaret Jones appearing in relay and baseball throw events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Distriet Court
A. L. Bevercombe
TD Connor
R. H. Zink
RH. Good
Mood
Frank Riptey
Ray Richmond
Russing Broad
Logan Hack
Albert Barton
Carleton Reay
Lula Frepees
Thelma Moore
Rath Miller
Irma Allen
Helen Hamline
Merle Lester
Alberts Hamilton
Margaret Jones
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gray
J. Schulz
Pirse
M J Goode
Reserve Officer's Corps
Aaron Anderson
Claude Oliver
G. E Mangum
Uume
Methodist Church
Minion
Frank H. Bubl
West End
Bussman
Huh! Chamber of Commerce
Bubl
Rupert
Red Crow
National Guard
American Fairce
Sesson
Burley
Frit Jons
Grover Rich
W. A Bodgr
W. LE Barton
W. H Young
Burley State Bank
C. 4. Wilson
Deele State Bank
M Overstreet
L. M. Savage
C. PF. Pet Rman
Burley Highway
P. Pickett
den Devine
Comet
T. Barley Lew
Buhl
B. BR
Tillery
Golden Rule
Boise
Rupert of Water
Wallingford
Buick
Dodge
Studebaker
Indian Springs
Valdes Guadilupe
Rockland Valley
Palle
Marry Marry
Phekt
Heys
Prest Cece
Cames
Cirls
Paul Sterner
Gordon Diehl
Kenneth Douglas
Horace Rose
Edward Carpenter
Marca
Dr. Elvis
Pilon
Artesian
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