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Newspaper

Shoshone Journal

Location

Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1921

Page

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High School Notes on Community Ties and Plays

A school community report highlights the close bonds with local Rotary efforts, student enrollment progress, and a college-themed play performed at the Baugh Theatre. It details Arbor Day programs, upcoming Triangular Debates, and student speakers, with praise for Miss Amatead’s casting and Iva Silva’s singing.

Riah Walla Walla Rotary Club Baugh Misa Jimmy Sandy Iva Silva Williams Florence Milteros Flaine Clower Alicander Shorhone de Gooding Jerome Mina Keller Mise Gungerson Tek Serpa Beatrice Mills Supt Wannon Misa Silva

Lincoln County Track and Field Meet Details

Lincoln County plans a track and field meet at Pelt on April 30 with participation from all schools. Boys and girls are to compete in age based classes with events including sprints, relays, jumps, throws, and distance runs. Trophies will be awarded. contestants must be over 14 for certain events and adhere to clean sportsmanship standards.

Lincoln County Jerome Rybody Clase Cians

Magic Reservoir Weekly Report Summary 1921

Magic Reservoir reports for the week ending April 14 1921 show a mean inflow of 391 inches of water and storage at 1 185 acre feet. Watermaster CH Chapman notes weather service data from Honolulu with snowfall and rainfall, total water content at 1.03 inches and 15.8 percent as of April 18, 1921, compared with 1920 figures.

Nec Chapman Hialiay

Richfield Notes Amid Weddings Deaths and Local News

Mrs. Robert McMahon and family returned to Twin Falls after a week with relatives in Richfield Emma Kunkel came home from Boisse where she had surgery at St Alphonsus hospital. Mrs. Bert Monroe died at Shoshone Hospital leaving husband and two children to mourn. A wedding united Ava McMahon and William Barnes at the McMahon home with Rev. Bartlett presiding. Guests included McMahon and Garlock families among others. Arbor Day observed with trees planted and a Women’s Club program. Baby girl born to Dr. Bloom and wife. Local lodge members attended the annual meeting in Buhl. Twin Falls High pep and commercial contest preparations noted with students training for the Twin Falls event.

Robert McMahon Little Twin Falla Richfield Emma Kunkel Boiss St Alphonsus Hospital Bert Monroe Dit Hospital Shoshone Monroe Caves Mary McMahon Rev. Bartlett Ava Lucille Garlock Nelce The Nidé Trusman McMahon Garreck Gooding A. J. McMahon Mary Verna Delno McMahon C. F. Borden Bert Bowler Stoshons Hey Bartlett Brisk Margaret Johnson

Journal entrusts ladies study club with next issue editing

Next week the Journal will be in charge of the ladies of the Study Club. They will have full editorial charge of the paper and will receive the advertising returns from the four extra pages to be run that issue.

Study Club

Pleasant Surprises Mark Small Town Celebrations

Social notes recount a seventh birthday surprise for Mrs. Dave Mitchell hosted by 20 neighbors with games and cake. Neighborhood dinners at Peck schoolhouse and visits to local schools bond families, with Grange Hall lectures and musical programs planned. Community residents attend water meeting in Richfeld. a local election prompts school board changes. Delivery of items includes Alice Franklin relocating, Mrs. J. H. Scott returning home, and several families mentioned in daily life updates.

Dave Mitchell Peck School Jones School A. R. Coons Walla Walla Washington Mra. F Frankin Grange Hall Emma Drake Dietrich J i. S Inneas Richfeld Alice Franklin Gooding Sam Malicott J. H. Scott Amos, Franklin Silva Tony Inne Altho Daisy Doarda Membes

Library Birthday Party at Shoshone Library

The Shoshone Study Club hosted a library birthday party last Thursday drawing about seventy five attendees. Guests enjoyed cake and punch while volunteers accepted cash gifts totaling 65.37 including 14.50 from town jars and 25.87 from library visitors plus 25.00 from the Study Chair. twenty one books were donated including The Last Days of Pompeii and several other titles.

Lbrary Nina Newman Marguerite Newman Elale Schwager Martha Mori Ethel Rocauler Pompeii

Dietrich Items Show Local Society and Health News

Blues beat Reds in a school contest with the losers hosting a feast on Friday April 29. Ansel Carnegie and N W Line are ill with spotted fever or related disorders. Doris Frees welcomed a daughter. Mrs Mate Er returned from Twin Falls after eye treatment. D D Bickstt left Shoshone Hospital for a Tuesday Dietrich visit. Mrs Claspill treated for spotted fever. Hurley Grewell seeks Portland sanitarium care. WCTU met at Ed Miller home. Dietrich residents attend Richfield meeting. Idaho Irrigation move to shut off water to make Dietrich driest of dry places.

Szehool Blues Misa Towne Reds Doris Aletha Frees Dietrich Claspill Shoshone Hurley Grewell Sanitarium Portland Treament Blackman Parma Ed Miller Richfield Idaho Irrigation Company Suse

Kimama items missing details from local events

Local item notes medical visits and travel among residents. Dr. Adams treated Roy Gordon after an Owings injury and visits to Shoshone. R. S. Hite appears for business. Several residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Dawley, Rupert, the Rugh family, Ross Borden, Mr. Anderson and Mrs. Burnie, travel to Shoshone or nearby towns. Adolph Moldenhauer plans to Poca to join a signal gang.

Dr. Adams Paul Roy Gordon Owings Dr.Adams Kite Godon Shoshone R. S. Hite Tualness Fortune Mr. Dawley Rupert Ava Paine Rugh Ross Borden Mr. Anderson Bolee Munday Leah Burnie Burnside Adolph Moldenhauer Pocatillo Signal Gang

Suit Filed Over Water Contract by M. L. Wehrly

M L Wehrly through attorney Henry J E Ahrens filed suit against Idaho Irrigation Company to recover payments made on a water contract and improvements on land including taxes and expenses. The contract was excluded from the Idaho Irrigation System by Judge Dietrich's summer decree, a ruling that would affect other similar tracts if Wehrly prevails.

M. L. Wehrly Henry J. E. Ahrens Idaho Irrigation Company Webrley le Dietrich Farmer's Protective League Wehrly Judge Dietrich

Telephone notes and local visits and upcoming bazaar

Traveling auditor Mr Larkin of Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co visited the office. Mrs P C Filer and her husband drove to Richfield Sunday, joining Mr and Mrs L C Jensen. Exchange manager Mr Beatty inspected and planned installing new telephones. War Mothers announce a bazaar and cooked food sale May 14 at A T McMahon's office.

Larkin Mountain States Telephone and “Telegraph Co P. C. Filer Richfield L. C. Jensen Beatty A. T. McMahon

Shoshone Steam Laundry Opens Under Sander Davis

The Shoshone Steam Laundry opens under management of C. A. Sander and J. Davis as Sander Davis. The firm spent three weeks overhauling machinery and adding new parts. They seek public support and guarantee satisfactory work.

C. A. Sander J. Davis Sander

Delos Lodge Knights Invite to Annual Ball

The Delos Lodge Knights of Pythias invites members to their annual ball at the lodge hall on Friday night April 22. The note promises complete entertainment with the lodge’s hospitality.

Delos Lodge Knights of Pythias

Shoshone Club to Host Glenn's Ferry and King Hill Games

The Shoshone club will play Glenn's Ferry on the Shoshone grounds next Sunday. Game will be called at three o'clock. The following Sunday they will play King Hill at Shoshoe.

Glenn's Ferry Swill King Hill Shoshoe

American Legion Launches Idaho Drive for 10000 Members

The Idaho American Legion plans a statewide campaign from May 8 for one week to boost membership from about 5000 to 10000. A 45 member committee led by Max H. Gibbons will organize house to house canvassing, with ministers asked to discuss the Legion in sermons and a speakers bureau in schools and theaters. An organizer from national HQ will assist for a month, and Governor Davin may issue a May proclamation.

Legion Idaho Department of the American Legion Veterana Organization Idaho Department Max H. Gibbons Caldwell Gibbons Idaho Davin American Legion Boise

Study Club Luncheon and Year-end Meeting Announced

The Study Club schedules a luncheon at the E P Hart on April 28, an annual extra special for members. Members are asked to contribute to the after dinner program hour. The club will close its year with a May 12 business meeting detailing next year’s program and urging member attendance.

Study Club E.P. Hart

Dietrich Grange Notes Hold Spring Meeting

Dietrich Grange met in regular session on Friday April 15 with a business discussion on gardening. A visiting committee reported several members ill. Two membership applications were received. The next meeting is planned for May 6.

Dietrich Grange Hukt

Sound the Charge Speech Inspires businessmen to fight retreat

The Iola Kansas Register quotes a wartime drum beat metaphor urging towns and business leaders to reject retreat. It urges bold action, advertising support, and constant effort to stimulate growth, energy, and public improvements despite hard times. It frames perseverance as the path to revival and victory.

Fife

Resale Value Becomes Key for Auto Purchasers

A historical note on buyers seeking durable, value retaining cars. The public now favors sturdy construction and long life over novelty. With war inflation fading, Americans value economy, reliability, and resale potential, with emphasis on steady design and materials for lasting service.

Steworth Demain Tiyer

Notice to Subscribers on Paper Price Reduction

An 1931 notice informs subscribers that print paper costs have fallen and that the Journal will reduce its subscription price starting May 1, 1931 from two dollars per year. The message explains a new rate reflecting the lowered paper cost and the need to adjust charges accordingly.

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