31 May 1918
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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1918
Page
1
The Red Crow ladies host a Grange Hall event with names listed among visitors and community activities. News includes births, travel, repairs, and local visits, plus a note on Summer School at Idaho Technical Institute offering commerce and auto work training for women with no tuition and dormitory rooms.
County agent and Mrs H G Avery hosted about fifty county agents and farm bureau representatives from Blaine Cam as Minidoka Cassia Twin Falls Gooa ing and Lincoln. Grain storage discussed as cars for shipping may be scarce. Memorial and Decoration Day events noted with local speakers and ceremonies.
Fred Walker writes from France detailing life among troops, souvenirs from shells and a letter knife, varied soldiers from different backgrounds, passes to visit city, and historic sites seen. He notes fellow sailors, odd observations, and a family gathering report later in the piece. He mentions Miss Twilin Phillips and Mrs Probart connected to nursing care and recovery.
Regular services at Baptist Church including Sunday school at 10 am and morning worship at 11 am with evening service at 5 pm. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 8 pm. Emphasizes patriotism, war work support, and loyalty to the country. Mentions visits by R. J. McMahon to Wendell and upcoming Baptist Association in American Falls, with delegate arrangements and watchword loyalty. Also notes Episcopal and Methodist services, Navy recruitment efforts, local community events, and tensions from recent accidents and court notices.
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