Legion Leader First to Speak at G AR Meet
Robert Leeper of Lewiston, state American Legion commander, spoke at the Idaho G A R encampment in Memory Park, honoring younger veterans and urging duty to keep the nation safe. He recalled Civil War and World War II service and called for simpler government while pledging that the next generation will bear the burden and uphold American ideals.
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American Legion
Gattwell
Robert Leeper
Lewiston
61St
Memoria! Park
Cirman
GAR
Amly
Leeper
W. S. Hawkes
A. R. Department
ALR
Leaper
Department of Idaho of the
Yue
Ite Comander
Republic
America
Morris
Arine C
Lamm
Tam
G. A
Department of Take
Atlantic
Mmortal Lincoln
Enantry
Church League Off to Good Start in Local Play
Caldwell shows strong start as Inner Church Twilight League opens with Baptist 18 Christians tied? score. Monday Methodist beat Baptists 17 to 14 with every player scoring at least one run. Tuesday Presbyterian defeated Christians 17 to 6 in a lively round of hits and errors. Next week’s schedule lists Methodist vs Christian and Presbyterian vs Baptist.
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Caldwell
Western Idaho
Tme
Baptists
Christians
Kim
Lively
Gordon
Methodiats
Gaines
The
Baptista
Redan
Martin
Davis
Gilbert
Walters
Milliner
Shaw
Lugat
Baseball Clubs Honor Nelson in Western Idaho League
The Western Idaho league will halt games briefly Sunday after noon to honor Rich ar d Netson killed in an accident Wednesday. The Caldwell Emmett game will be played as scheduled with Benedict moved to first base Fisk to third and Cornell to short while Pram buck takes left field. Boise hopes for a Fourth of July game as fans expect a lively Caldwell vs. Boise clash, with Caldwell holding two wins and one defeat against Boise this season. Haine leads the league with a 190 era after Weis falls Sunday to Parm a.
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Richard Netson
RT. Hurst
de. W. & Waldrap
Teague
Caldwell
Benedict
Fisk
Cornell
Prambuck
Emmett
Boise
Veity
Cross Bats
Moise
Haines
Weiseye
Parma
M.D. Riner
Jocal Vealtor
Lowa
Mr. Riner
Nas Town
Kansas
Nebraska
Riner
Iawa
Middle Western States
Towa
Middle West
Kiwanis Club
In Grove
River
Idaho
Boise Valley
Caldwell Kiwanis Club
America
G A R Guests At Kiwanis Event Support Civil War Era Program
Guests of the Kiwanis club, invited by the Methodist Ladies Aid, enjoyed a program featuring Civil War songs. A quartet including FF Reale, Frank Mumford, Ay A Blaford and RW, Oabea Jr. performed several numbers while C Longley of Boise spoke for the G A R, appealing for ongoing civic and patriotic support. The hall was filled with enthusiastic reception.
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Hinadreas
Children’s Day Program at Methodist Church
A children's day program will be given at the Methodist church next Sunday evening June 25. A pageant titled The Coming of Truth will be presented with sixty children and young people taking part.
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Methodist Church
Brown Latest Hat In Arena
Canyon county political scene grows crowded as Brown, a farmer-livestock man, files for a legislative house seat amid a slate of Republican hopefuls. Democratic contention centers on Aberillx, with George Freeman seeking sheriff re-election and multiple filings for county offices across Caldwell, Parma, and Middleton. The outlook for Midwestern crops remains dire due to drought and insect damage, impacting future prices and prosperity hopes.
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Aldwin Brown
Brown
Ory
Legislative House
Canyon County
Aifsiry
North Caldwell
D. D. Harger
Charles Hawkes
John Mord
Ray Turner
Joe Kahn
J. L. Baker
Tohn Plowhead
Cleve Groome
Earle Boyes
Jake Horne
Alfred Stone
Aberillx
George Freeman
H. D. Andrews
HA. Griffiths
Margaret Knowlton
Willian Lemon
Middleton
Thun Fay
D. J. Wessscott
Henry Zeh
JC. Watson
Parma
Otto Reinhardt
Joh Lankey
Caldwell
Howard Kinney
8. C Webb
W. F. Schnabel
P. Biddick
Nampa
Fern Hart
Clare J. Baker
George Oyler
Clarence
George Stovel
Rose Edwards
Fred McConnell
Paul Case
R. H. Young
George van Dee Sree
Jr. Brown
Dave Sproat
D. Hanger
Justice of the Peace
Caldweet
Emmett to Host Next Annual G A R Encampment
Emmett will host the next G. A. R. encampment after a contest involving Weiser and Gem County seat. William Bow is elected state department G. A. R. commander with Rev. Smith of Idaho Palle A. A. Taylor of Boine senior this week in Caldwell. Three days of formal events and receptions marked the convention, as noted by members of the three organizations.
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Emmett
Weiser
Gem County
William Bow
State Department
Burglary at Nampa Blacksmith Shop Cited Stolen Liberty Bond Notes
Amateur burglary breaks into Go wer s blacksmith shop in Nampa. Value to firm about $8000, with $4 worth of vatampe and $1.25 in change taken. Various tools and dies stolen. escape made through a window after two failed attempts. Notes stolen were bound in Liberty bond packages. no arrests yet.
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Gower
Nampa
Junior Red Cross revival set for Caldwell schools
At the June Caldwell Chapter meeting A R Cy it wan derided to resume Junior Red Cross activities after a three year lull. Mise Khel Dales was named chapter chairman with Miss Margaret Knowlton supervising. The unit notes reduced general relief needs and emphasizes public health and nursing, aided by Parma branch operations. Hospitalization and medical care supported a Caldwell student with surgery and a family with flu-related treatment and supplies.
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Caldwell
A. R. Cy
Red Cross
War
Parma
Anther
Alya Tlwelictim
Sinn
All Crops Profit From Warm Rains
Warm rains boosted crop growth across irrigated and dry land areas. In northern counties moisture remained scarce, while wheat began turning in the Clearwater valley. Fruit crops progress well, strawberries and raspberries near market, haying and alfalfa harvests aided by clear, warm weather.
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Auropa
Clearwater
Tower Payette
Lewiston
Youth escapes county jail by swimming canal chase
Merry La Vaughn, held since Parma, escapes custody Tuesday morning by slipping from jail and swimming about a mile down the Black Canyon canal. A posse pursues, closing in near the canyon crest, where La Vaughn switches to the canal and is captured as he surfaces downstream. Rumors of a distillery raid disruption circulate amid the pursuit. Funeral services for Richard Nelson, accident victim, are set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Peoshyver Jan church with Rev. F.B. Spinger officiating. The body’s final disposition remains undecided between local burial and return to Lay Fayette, Oregon.
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Merry la Vaughn
Black Canyon
Penitent Siary
Lat Vaughn
Parma
William Marsh
Jaitor
la Vaughn
Eunnicuy
Many la Vaughn
Canyon Nii
Black Canyon Canal
Richard Nelson
Greenteal
Peeshyver Jan
Nelson
Lay Fayette
Oregon
Parade Adds Features for Fourth of July Event
The parade organizer H.R. Cleaver says a sedal prize will be awarded for the seat decorated mount and horseman. All parade phases have been arranged and the organizers predict a particularly worthwhile display for the celebration.
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H.R. Cleaver
Nelson Killed in Pit Accident Near Greenleaf
Richard Dick Nelson a Caldwell Baxell first baseman noted in town for years died Wednesday after a gravel pit mishap near Greenleaf. He backed a road truck into an overhead device causing a severe back injury and paralysis, with witnesses describing the truck plunging into a fence before Nelson lost consciousness and died after being transported to a local hospital. His wife Elizabeth O Connor was notified.
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Richard
Dick” Nelson
Caldwell Baxell
Wataring
Nelson
Jack Terry
Nehoo
Meleon
Io Ig
Elizabeth O'Connor
Portland
Salvation Army Seeks Aid in Local Campaign
Adjutant Jesse Roe of the Idaho and Utah division arrives to lead a small fundraising drive to open Salvation Army work here. Captain Harry Briggs and Lieut Alfred Coppie are assigned to oversee the corps at 012 Main Street with meetings scheduled Saturday and Sunday evenings under the banner Love in action. Collectors will visit households today or tomorrow, and a county drive is planned for the fall.
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Jesse Roe
Salvation Army
Idaho and
Utah
Vale
Army
Harry Briggs
Alfred Coppie
Corpa
Main Street
Adjutant Roe
Organicsron
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Memorial Park
Lany
Perry la Vaughn
Greenleaf
Ciece
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