Congress Works Under Heavy Legislative Push
Washington reports the Sixty-eighth Congress resumes after recess facing a flood of bills. The Senate to finalize the Muscle Shoals issue and Isle of Pines treaty under consent, while post office rate and salary disputes prompt rapid action. House aims to pass four annual appropriations and the army bill, with general legislation and private claims likely in the final rush.
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Washington
Sixty
Congress
Senate
Muscle Shoals
Isle of Pines
House
Agriculture, Interior, Naval and Treasury Post Office
War Department
Bowker Case To Be Retried In Payette County
J O Bowker, convicted for a statutory offense against Reona Rogers near Payette in 1923, is granted retrial after Supreme Court reversal. The court held conviction requires unimpeached testimony and corroborating facts. Heltzel forfeited a $2000 bond rather than face trial.
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J. O Bowker
Reona Rogers
Supreme Court
Supreme Tribunal
Bowker
Payette
Howker
S. H. Heltzel
Banner
Birth Rate Declines in New Plymouth District
Vital statistics show no deaths in the New Plymouth district since last April. For the last six months the birth rate declined from the prior year with sixteen births recorded. The district coverage aligns with the carriers.
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New Plymouth
The Home Corner Plant Comeback After Cold Weather
Mrs W H Goldsmith reflects on shewn plants in her south window after severe frosts. Some geraniums begonia and ivy were damaged then new growth appears with hopeful perseverance mirroring life’s reverses. The pink geranium survived, Martha Washington remains bare, and all watchful for recovery.
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W. H. Goldsmith
Martha Washington
Nojleaves
New Years Mah Jongg Party Hosted by Thompson Family
Mr and Mrs H D Thompson and Miss Laura Muskopf entertained a small group for a progressive Mah Jongg New Year's Eve. Guests included Mr and Mrs Tom Dotson R M Jennings W H Goldsmith Van Hawks W E Edwards Misses Lillian Charlotte Swatman and Daisy Mason. Jennings was high man at the close and refreshments were served at midnight.
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H. D. Thompson
Laura Muskopf
Tom Dotson
R. M. Jennings
W. H. Goldsmith
van Hawks
W. E. Edwards
Lillian
Charlotte Swatman
Daisy Mason
Jennings
Near East Relief Leader Seeks Donations in Boise Visit
E C Newbury of Boise spoke in New Plymouth about Near East Relief saying nearly 60,000 children have left Turkish territory to Armenia Soviet Russia Syria and Greece. Work with adult refugees has ended. Donors are urged to send five dollars a month to support an orphan via E C Newberry Box 296 Boise.
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E. C. Newbury
Boise
New Plymouth
Mr. Newbury
Armenia
Syria
Greece
E. C. Newberry
Boice
Soldiers Win Battery C Beats New Plymouth High 86 to 18
Payette Battery C defeated New Plymouth High 86 to 18 in Tuesday night play. The halftime score was 14 to 7 with New Plymouth lacking depth to finish strong. Payette praises the team’s improving season and notes upcoming games at Weiser Saturday and Fruitland Tuesday.
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Battery
Payette
New Plymouth High School
Weiser
Fruitland
Japan to Swap Army Officers in US Japan pact
Tokio reports Washington approves a six month exchange of language officers between the United States and Japan. War Minister Lieutenant General Issel Ugniki says the move signals friendly ties and aims for lasting peace and good will, with no war on the horizon.
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Tokio
Washington
United States
Japan
Issel Ugniki
Associated Press
Secretary War Weeks
America
Grandmother Henrietta Drysdale Dies at Home
Mrs. Henrietta F. Drysdale, nearly 79, died at noon at her son Dr. Wm. T. Drysdale’s home after a lingering illness. Born in India, she was a devoted church worker. Survived by four sons: Dr. Drysdale of New Plymouth, Robert Drysdale of Detroit, James Drysdale of Washington DC, and Major Walter S. Drysdale of Leavenworth. Funeral likely Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Drysdale home.
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Henrietta F. Drysdale
Wm. T. Drysdale
Drysdale
India
Coolidge Not Worried by Debt Developments
President Coolidge cites no need for immediate action over France’s war debt situation. He will monitor official signals and prefers to await complete information before shaping any stance on private French loans in the United States. No embassy reports or French assurances have altered this cautious posture.
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Washington
Coolidge
White House
State Department
Paris
Eldred Couple Plans Coastal Vacation Route
Mr and Mrs C B Eldred will travel from their New Plymouth home next week for a coast vacation. They will spend time with son Merrill in Seattle and visit daughter and family in Halfway Oregon and Portland Oregon on the way. Son Eber remains to manage the ranch.
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C. B. Eldred
New Plymouth
Merrill
Seattle
Wyatt
Halfway
Ore
Baptist Annual Meeting Next Wednesday
The Baptist church will hold its annual meeting with a roll call next Wednesday afternoon January 14. Dinner will be served at noon so attendees can return home for evening chores.
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The
Baptist Church
Court House News and Local Court Actions
O E Bossen testified in an auto license case at Weiser on Monday. New county schools superintendent Mrs Herbert J Davis completes the unexpired term of Miss Anna Pearson who resigned to study at Seattle University. Davis assumed duties Friday. Pearson left Saturday. Marriage licenses issued for Ellwood Potter and Mabel Marine Noland on January 6. New cases filed include George Thebo vs Mabel Thebo for divorce. E W Porter, state finance commissioner v C E Stewart and Orpha Stewart. J M Swanson. Gus Davis and E Morgenson in mortgage foreclosure. Charlie Rich paid a $100 fine after a guilty verdict for assault. Walter Bigsby and Leonard Manly each guilty of intoxication offenses with fines and jail terms. Decree granted in Davis divorce. Court adjourned to Monday due to illness of an attorney.
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O. E. Bossen
Weiser
Herbert J. Davis
Anna Pearson
University At
Seattle
Davis
Miss Pearson
Payette Man Near Death at Boise
Mr and Mrs DeMont Judd were called to Boise New Year s day and again Sunday by the critical condition of I M Culler of Payette Mrs Culler is a sister of Mr Judd Mr Culler is very low and there is practically no hope for his recovery His adopted son arrived last week and his adopted daughter arrived Sunday from Lethbridge Canada A blood transfusion was made Sunday morning.
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Mrs. DeMont Judd
Boise
I. M Culler
Payette
Will Christ Come This Year
Rev Henry Jacobs of the Baptist church answers the question at the evening service next Sunday. Announcements include Sunday school at 10 a m with Hilmer Peterson as superintendent and a 10 a m morning service on The Christian Life as a Discipleship. Evening service at 8 p m asks Will Christ Come in 1925 with a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 p m. A cordial welcome to all.
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Henry Jacobs
The
Baptist Church
Christ
Hilmer Peterson
Silver wedding party with double marriage ceremony
Mrs. French of 518 State street Boise hosted New Year’s Eve festivities celebrating the silver wedding of her son and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Fred P. French and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Miller. The event featured four silver decorations and a double marriage ceremony by Rev. Lockwood. Fifty guests attended with grandchildren inviting special friends.
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C. S. French
State Street
Boise
Fred P. French
Edward Miller
Marshalltown
Iowa
Payette Valley
Lockwood
Feats of Frugal Travel Hit by Redlands Teens
Cheap Ross Felthouse and a companion left Redlands for Corning California a 1400 mile odyssey. They traveled on foot mostly but rode dozens of times along the highway. The trip took about seven days and cost seventeen dollars and fifty cents.
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Ross Felthouse
Redlands
Calif
Chum
Corning
California
San Francisco
Plymouth cattle win at Ogden show in Idaho
Duke Netherlands Paul Dekol owned by Aloys Schuler of New Plymouth wins junior Holstein bull at the Ogden Livestock Show. Schuler ships twelve head from Idaho’s best Holstein herd for exhibition, including two former state record cows Boomer Topsy Yeeman Segis and Sadie Gem Ormsby 2nd, plus Edna Lyone Topsy a senior two year old. Sale possibilities noted. C J Pritzl accompanied the herd.
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Duke Netherlands
Paul Dekol
Aloys Schuler
New Plymouth
Ogden Livestock Show
Mr. Schuler
Idaho
Topsy
Yeeman Segis
Sadie Gem Ormsby
Edna Lyone Topsy
C.J. Pritzl
Ogden
Sage Hen Basin Proposition Fails in Irrigation District Vote
The December 20 election defeated Proposition F to organize the Squaw Creek Irrigation District with 61 yes and 42 no. It sought to create a reservoir in Sage Hen Basin to boost irrigation water for Squaw Creek watershed lands requiring a two thirds majority.
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Squaw Creek
Sage Hen Basin
Miss Nora Fishback and Irvan Nichols wed at Caldwell court house
The couple, both well known in the area, were married in Caldwell January 3 and will make their home in Nyssa Oregon after visiting relatives here. They send best wishes from many friends.
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Nora Fishback
Emmett
Irvan Nichols
Court House
Caldwell
Nyssa
Oregon
Nichols
Stock Men Meet In Capital Boise Monday
The Idaho State Cattle and Horse Growers association meets in Boise Monday and Tuesday with joint sessions with the Idaho Wool Growers association. George Nesbitt, president, will deliver the annual address at the banquet Monday night.
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Idaho State Cattle and Horse Growers Association
Boise
Idaho Wool Growers Association
George Nesbitt
Stockman’s Association
Bible School Rally at Congregational Church
The Congregational Church Bible School meets at 10 a.m. led by newly elected superintendent C. E. Miles. All others urged to attend. Worship with sermon by the pastor at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Communion observed at the morning service. A. I. Ferch, Minister.
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The
Bible School
C. E. Miles
A. I. Ferch
Sherff Visits County Pool Halls
A countywide inspection was conducted Tuesday by Sheriff Jefferis. He ordered punch boards removed and instructed pool hall owners to operate according to law. A deputy sheriff is to be appointed in New Plymouth.
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Jefferis
New Plymouth
Fire at Chicago Packing plant near stockyards
A blaze at the Chicago Packing company plant near the stockyards spread after midnight Monday. Three major alarms sent about two dozen fire companies to the scene. Cause is undetermined and damage is estimated at 608000 dollars.
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Chicago
Chicago Packing Company
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Plymouth Congregation Church
Baptist
Court House News
Marraige
Ellwood Potter
Eagle Ac
Mabel Marine Noland
Horsehoe Bend
George Thebo
Mabel Thebo
E. W. Porter
State of Idaho
C. E Stewart
Orpha Stewart
J. M. Swanson
Gus Davis
E Morgenson
Charlie Rich
Meyer
Walter Bigsby
Leonard Manly
Chas. Davis
Jessie Davis
Mrs. French
Plymouth
Nichol
Congregational Church
Sherff
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