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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1923
Page
1
Richfield battles Shoshone in a cold Saturday meet, with Haddock and Jones delivering key results. Shoshone gains possession of the coveted cup as Richfield struggles to catch the pace, while multiple events yield top marks for Shoshone and notable performances from Haddock, Probart, and Jones.
New management launches a memorable sale in Shoshone with deeply cut prices and a full stock clearance. A double page ad on pages four and five highlights bargains. Former owner Thomas H. Gooding is no longer connected, having sold out to a Portland firm on April 18 to retire from business.
Mrs. F W Zimmerman of Dietrich died at home Wednesday morning aged 64 after a cancer battle. Born in Jackson County Illinois she married F W Zimmerman in 1891. They moved to Idaho eight years ago and had two children Garrett Zimmerman and Mrs A V Randleman. Garrett was killed in France in the war and the American Legion post at Dietrich is named in his honor. Funeral Friday at 10 AM with Rev Bartlett, burial in Shoshone cemetery.
Shoshone and Richfield dominated a multi event meet across boys and girls classes. Winners include Holden and Borden in boys C events, Rumpel and Sanford in field events, and Merrill Stark and Alexander among girls. Relays favored Shoshone and Richfield with strong sprint times and long jump marks. Ad text at end advertises dry cleaning services.
A siren whistle replaced the fire bell for alarms. It was installed Wednesday and tested. The siren’s shrill blast reaches all parts of the city and is loud enough to wake residents at night. Previously bells caused confusion with train bells, especially at night, and wind reduced audibility. The new siren eliminates mishearing and is now in use.
The Bangh theater presented The Private Secretary Tuesday night with a full house. Cast included Marsland Crothers Towne Cattermole Sitney Gibson Merril Ritter Marsland Gooding Anderson Mills and others. The Journal advert announces available at Schneider's Drug Co. and Sinclair's Pharmacy.
Mrs H Blankenship of Hailey visited on her way home from Boise. Mrs J H Lane and friends were in town Monday. Mrs Hal Ross and Mrs Burton shopped in Gooding Saturday. Miss Mildred McKay and Mr Dean Gooding stayed at the C Burton home Sunday. Richfield cleans up for a town wide effort. Gem State Four dance drew a good crowd at city hall Friday. Richfield residents attended a track meet in Shoshone Saturday. The Lane family plans a trip to San Francisco soon. Murray Brookman visited Twin Falls earlier this week. North End Improvement club hosted a guest-day luncheon at Mrs Leslie Spurck’s home. Laslies Aid held a social Wednesday at Mrs Rush et Moe Williams’s home. Owen Founghin attended events in Bolen for Mr Yusrabdate. Community notes mention local gatherings and social runs.
A review extols When Knighthood Was In Flower as a spectacular photoplay. It lauds its beauty, excitement, authenticity, and lavish talent, calling it the most expensive production yet and praising the Mary Tudor and Charles Brandon romance under director Robert G. Varnola.
Fragmented OCR text references a Journal issue and local names such as Vierrplas Sinclate's Pharmacy and Durvish and Rich Mets. Mentions Sweets, Phohane Vong, and Aanmie with unclear context. No clear event or outcome established in the readable lines.
The election Tuesday passed quietly with 25 voters on a five-seat ballot. Each of the five candidates received one vote as write-ins: Dil, Clem, Wolff, Piller and Mason. Judges Frank Milleeps, J. Feller and S. E. Todd oversaw the process. clerks were Mrs Blanche Roberts and Miss Elsie Webbes. Ben Darrah is expected to be chairman. remaining board members are George Roessler, S. H Chapman, P. H. Hughs and AW Hansen, with Darrah as the sole holdover.
At the Laugh Theatre this Friday the big western adventure showcases Dixieland steeplechase chases and boiler explosions with passing scenes of Mississippi steamboats. Wallace Reid stars in The Dictator Monday Tuesday, praised as patriotic and funny for the whole family. Norma Talmadge follows Wednesday Thursday in Smiling Thru, a cheerful tale of adversity that promises to lift spirits and fill houses.
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