Filer Promotes Major Railroad Fund Drive
Residents of the Filer territory contribute nearly a thousand dollars toward a $50,000 goal to back the purchase of the Idaho Central railroad certificate of convenience and necessity. The drive seeks funds for terminals and right of way as Union Pacific plans to build south from Rogerson to Wells. San Francisco interests hold the Idaho Central writ and Conrad Wolfle withdraws claims to assist completion. Local committee reports $832,650 in cash collected with many donors yet to come, and emphasizes voluntary contributions to spur new markets and transportation outlets.
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Filer
Idaho Central Railroad
Aleié
Union Pacific
Rogerson
Wells
New
San Francisco
Idaho Central
Interstate Commerce Commission
Conrad Wolfle
T. E. Moore
G. H. Shearer
W. A. Shear
W. D. Gillis
Improvements at Fairacres golf link spark county club rush
Extensive work at Fairacres golf link on the county fair grounds brings neat new buses at each tee with yardages marked. A settee is planned at each tee to rest. Several new members are joining the county-wide club open to all residents.
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Fairacres Golf Link
County Fair
Summer Heat Here Yesterday
Yesterday marked one of the year’s finest days and a foretaste of summer warmth. The district saw rain several times last week, including a heavy downpour on Thursday that caused thousands of dollars in damage to the Salmon river tracts.
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Salmon River
Bank Purchases Permanent Home In Filer
The Farmers and Merchants Bank of Filer has purchased the bank building it occupies as a permanent home. The property was remodeled a year ago with new fixtures and was owned by W. W. Taylor, its former owner and bank director. The move signals renewed regional prosperity and confidence in local property values.
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Farmers and Merchants Bank of
Filer
W. W. Taylor
Idaho Day Highlights Planned for Portland Convention
Idaho will host a day at the national Business and Professional Women’s clubs meet in Portland July 9 to 14. Senator Borah will address the evening program on July 11. Ebba Sandgren will preside over a luncheon, followed by a 6 o'clock get-together dinner with Idaho toasts and songs. The night session features yells and the Idaho Pep Song sung by Kathleen Schildman.
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Idaho
Kathleen Schildman
National Convention of Business and Profesional Women's Clubs
Portland
BE. Borah
Ebba Sandgren
Buhl
Berry Growers to Form Organization in Idaho
Berry growers form a union with Idaho Producers' and join Patrick Johnson firm for marketing. Committees led by Henderson Waters Averitt meet with L G Otto to align aims, ensuring members get local and outside orders. Nonmembers urged to contact the committee for details and enrollment.
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BE. N. Henderson
J. A. Waters
W. D. Averitt
L. G. Otto
Idaho Producers’ Union
W. A. Patrick
Patrick
Otte
Graduation Held as 21 Pupils Receive Diplomas at Gem Theater
Idaho Technical Institute President Charles R. Frazier delivered the commencement address at the local high school exercises in Pocatello. A record 21 seniors graduated, presented by A. A. Davis. The program included a girls trio, boys quartet, violin solo by Elizabeth Bickley, and music by the high school orchestra. The Rev. C. B. Deal gave the invocation. Frazier noted opportunities in education and the commonwealth. He will speak at Boise high next week. Supt. George H. Denman announced Herbert Deal received a Whitman college scholarship for next year.
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Charles R. Frazier
Idaho Technical Institute
Pocatello
Gem Theater
A. A. Davis
Elizabeth Bickley
C. B. Deal
Doctor Frazier
Boise High School
Idiplomas
George H. Denman
Herbert Deal
C. E. Deal
Whitman College
Walla Walla
Wash
Four districts hold joint program here
Eighth grade diplomas were granted to 37 pupils from Filer and neighboring districts at an event at the Gem theater. Dr. J. Henry Allen spoke, with Miss Charlotte Pond presenting diplomas. The program featured orchestra pieces, an invocation by Rev. Kagey, and benediction by Rev. D. L. Graybill.
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Filer
Gem Theater
J. Henry Allen
Hubechouls
Charlotte Pond
Public Instruct
Kagey
D. L. Graybill
Peter Daniel Sinder
Virgil Dexter
Ruth Miller
Grace Devall
Hay Heid
Erma Allen
Allee Cobb
Bye Mercalf
Grace
Crosno
Charles Batterlee
Caril Macaw
Berndetta Grieser
Irma Faw Moller
Ruby Martin
Opal Aman
Helen Hainline
Hedwig Kaeser
Pleasant View
Karl Hall
Harry Bodenstab
Dorothy Lipenin
Laure Lincoln
Merte Alexander
Holland Slatter
Louise Thacker
Hazel Holloway
Mary Rutherford
Mary Kite
Viele Hall
Marjorie Neal
Ten Receive Diplomas At Cedar Draw
Cedar Draw eighth grade graduates held exercises at the Cedar Draw school on Thursday evening. A rainstorm kept many away. Rev. BE White of Twin Falls gave the address, urging self reliance and continued education. Beryl Downs and Leonard Wood sang solos. Principal W C Nurman noted two Manor county students among the graduates. Board chairman P A Roedels presented diplomas to Dorothy Mets Harold McGraw Florence Chriswell Helen Cobb Walter Langlite Alice Mang Lauree Sipkons Minnie Quinn Rodney Wing Florence Ewing.
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Cedar Draw
BE. L. White
Twin Falls
White
Mine Beryl Downs
Leonard Wood
W. C. Nurman
County Manor
P. A. Roedels
Dorothy Mets
Harold McGraw
Plorence Chriswell
Helen Cobb
Walter Langlite
Alice Mang
Lauree Sipkons
Minnie Quinn
Rodney Wing
Florence Ewing
Washington School Ends Eighth Grade Exercises in Snow
The Washington school held the eighth grade graduation on Thursday evening despite bad weather. Attendees enjoyed music and names of graduates include Zelma Snow, Bianche Kreigh, Beulah Kalbfietech, Glen Leonard, James Robinson, Lord Olesen, Emory Kalbfietech, Ernest Kalbfietech, Henry Kalbfietech and Joe Harshbarger.
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Washington
Zelma Ball
Bianche Kreigh
Beulah Kalbfiniseh
Glen Leonard
James Robinson
Lord Olesen
Emory Kalbfietech
Ernest Thier
Henry Kalbfietech
Joe Harshbarger
J. W. Beuith
Poplar Hill
Claritol Walter
Poplar Bill
Guy Newman
Newmas
Florence Otin
Albion
Mrs Blackburn Survives After Poisoning Incident
Mrs Melvin Blackburn daughter of Mr and Mrs W R Hurst of this place remains alive two weeks after allegedly taking 60 grains of bichloride of mercury thinking it medicine Her husband held in county jail as investigators from the sheriff's office and the prosecuting attorney gather evidence at the county general hospital where she is treated by Dr F A Dwight Authorities say the poison arrived by mail and was obtained for her by her husband stirring local interest
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Melvin Blackburn
Sheriff's Office
Attor
J. W. Taylor
Fair Grounds News Notes and Harvest Festival Plans
The board of directors met with all members present. Grounds upgrades include new sand boxes at tees and efforts to keep facilities ready for upcoming exhibitions. Nampa to host Harvest Festival the week after this year’s exposition. Blackfoot eyes fair plans. Twin Falls county fair touts “Greater quantity, better quality” as slogan. State futurity show nominations close June first. strong swine show prospects in Southern Idaho. Breeders urged to act now.
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Nampa
Tts
Blackfoot
jSity
Idaho
Twin Falls
Schaefer Wins In Civil Case At Twin Palms
In a several week trial C. M. Smith owner of a Main avenue building, Twin Palms, sought relief against FW Demke and Jacob Schaefer over a disputed sub lease. The court ruled Demke entitled to a sub lease portion of the building to Jacob Schaefer, finalizing the civil dispute.
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Schaefer
FW. Demke
Jacob
C. M. Smith
Main Avenue
Palke
Demke
Dumke
Jacob Schaefer
Legionaires to Hold Memorial Day Exercises at Gem Theater
Legion Post Filer announces Memorial Day observances at the Gem theater Wednesday afternoon led by county attorney J W Taylor who will give the address. A Civil and Spanish War veterans ceremony follows and public attendance is urged with a poppy sale by Camp Fire Girls and Legion auxiliary. After the theater program ex-service men proceed to the cemetery for the firing volley ritual.
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W. Taylor
Gem Theater
Filer Post
American Legion
Taylor
Leonard Wood
Flanders
Legion
Camp Fire
Enco
France
Legion Auxiliary
Chaplain Filer Post
J. W. Taylor
Munyon
Permit Granted for Murtaugh Irrigation Pumping District
Notification from Washington says the federal power commission has granted the Murtaugh irrigation district permit to construct a pumping plant at Augur falls to supply irrigation water. District attorney J W Porter notes the decision is authentic but anticipates the next step is selling bonds totaling 92.70 thousand dollars after federal formalities. San Francisco financial interests reportedly plan to take up the district bonds once routine steps are completed.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Power Commission
Murtaugh Irrigation District
Augur Falls
J. W. Porter
San Francisco Financial Interete
Honda
Soou A
Community Events Page Teaches Weekly Free Listings
Notion announces weekly publication of all meetings entertainments and events of general interest under this heading free of charge. Friday evening dancing and related social activities highlighted for residents and readers.
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First National Bank
N. V. Sharp
William Walters
Ivan G. Lincoln
H.C. Reinke
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Wood Mercantile
Filer Seed Company
Modern Drug Shop
R. A. Reynolds
E. B. Fowler
H. J Weaver
George Leonard
C. Carlson
H. Murphey
C. A. Love
J. C. Riechers
A. T. Craig
G. W .Hamilton
A. A. Newberry
T. D. Connor
F. A. Dwight
F. C. Graves
E. H. Snyder
W. P. Shinn
L. A. Schroeder
Frite Meyer
F. G. Hall
N. D. Read
G. C. Dean
J.W. Graves
L. D. Allen
Fred Weatherly
C. G. Williams
D. R. Rich
J M. Markel
William Lenders
McBlligott
C. E. Grieser
W. H. Scott
Twin Falla
Hain Street
Schildman
Business Women's Club
Berry Growers
Patrick & Jolson
Rural High School
Hugo Crowd
Anden Maiste Roscoe
Helen Dowd Hill
Pepler Harold Lancaster
Edna Marie Pow Eanes
Mary Hilliber
Florence Rogers
Louise Werner
Myrtle Sehnedl
Washington School
J. W. Simic
Blackburn
Fair Grounds
Board of Directors
Golf Club
Condion
Dikmiesel
Legionaires
Legion Post
Holdier
Murtaugh
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