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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1914
Page
5
A scanned paste of community notices lists numerous personal travels and visits. Fragments mention Berryman ads for groceries and bread, trips to Pocatello Salt Lake and Ogden, nursing staff visits, farm loan offers, dances attended, and several locals returning home for holidays. Names include Lila Lilenquist Ruby Hansen Marie Burgraff and many others with short travel and social updates.
James Buttcane and Bert Anderson made business trips to Pocatello. Mayor West was called to Idaho Falls on legal business. DeKay's Grocery advertises fresh produce and phones. Judge Fisher’s illness noted. Several residents visit Salt Lake City and Pocatello. High School notes highlight honor rolls, new students, and upcoming events.
Miss Cora Gilbert entertained friends at a Bunco party Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs W L Reynolds. Gerald Robertson won first prize and Bert Blair took the booby prize. An enjoyable evening lasted until about midnight when a luncheon was served.
The Blackfoot State High Council and Stake Priesthood will hold regular meetings at their usual times in Blackfoot on Saturday January 17 with full attendance urged. Also notes the National Wool Growers Convention in Salt Lake City January 15 to 17 with excursions via Oregon Short Line and ticket sales January 13 14 and through January 24. Miss Hazel Hackman returned from holidays to Moscow to attend Albion State School for the rest of the term.
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