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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1925
Page
5
T. M. Burke a Short Line brake man witnessed a striking partial lunar eclipse en route from Ogden to Pocatello. The event began about 2 18 a m reached maximum at 3 53 a m and ended at 5 18 a m with unusual nighttime clearness noted by Burke and a few curious colleagues.
Addison T. Smith Idaho's congressman will not speak at the forum on August 12 but will arrive in Pocatello August 19 to be guest and principal speaker at the Bannock hotel luncheon. Reverend George Sloan will address the forum tomorrow with an account of his coast trip via Battle Mountain route.
Summer services in Pocatello are held in an unusual pattern as pastors are away. Congregational Church services are suspended except for union meetings and Sunday school with Reverend George Sloan back from vacation. Presbyterian Church runs under various church organizations with the Ladies Aid and Brotherhood Missionary societies leading. Baptist services are led by Miss Georgia West Alma Willecke and Mrs Roxy Toniaie. Methodist Church regular services resume with Reverend Ewing present.
American Falls chamber of commerce hosted a dinner meeting at the Applegate camp, Union Pacific construction HQ. D H Ashton reported rapid progress on track laying and river bridge work, while W D Banks noted coffer dam progress and east river locks near completion. The chamber formed a nine member committee to establish an American Falls Aberdeen scouts council with four Aberdeen representatives.
A top notch cast appears in The Show Off at the Auditorium under Stewart and French. Notables include Jessie Busley Hobart Canvanaugh Beatrice Maude Maude Franklin Ack Gilchrist Neil McFee W F Granger Charles Blommer and Charles Sugar Turner. Elaborate costumes and stage acts accompany the George Kelly comedy in Pocatello.
The Early Bird at Capitol theatre proves Johnny Hines a top comedy star with dramatic depth. The review praises Hines and a capable supporting cast for lively and convincing performances in this standout cinema piece.
An allstar cast performs The Whispered Name at the Rex theatre today. The dramatic play grips audiences while exposing inner secrets of dangerous criminals and the plots that bleed the wealthy through silent scandals.
At the Strand today and tomorrow a special feature titled The Passing of the Oklahoma Outlaws plays at regular prices. The 1,000 mile from studio production delivers cowboys and open range action in a thrilling early west historical drama. A new comedy Yes Yes Nannette also screens.
Bebe Daniels latest starring picture The Manicure Girl closes a three day run at the Orpheum today. The story follows a pretty manicure girl’s experiences in New York City with Edmund Burns as leading man. Tomorrow’s program features Adolphe Menjou in A Kiss In the Dark and Harry Langdon in Big Marriage Wow.
Councilman and Mrs. George Oliver returned from their Warm River cabin with guests Mr. and Mrs. George Galbraith. A Chinese opera company passed through Pocatello en route from Portland to Chicago drawing attention in two Pullman cars. E. J. Fieldsted left for Blackfoot for a Blackfoot executive meeting. Blackfoot Girl Scouts will take over Mink Creek camp in Pocatello with leader Mrs. J. J. Fleming arriving in the morning. Ruth Chaplin will guide the camp with about thirty girls attending.
W O Freeman was committed to the county jail to serve a twelve day sentence after pleading guilty in justice court to violating section 2686 of the state fish and game laws. NEW INSURANCE MANAGER Wade transferred to Pocatello as district manager for Equitable Life Assurance Society. Wade assumed offices in the First National Bank building.
D. M. Gallafent doing business as Bannock Motor of Pocatello filed suit in district court against C. C. Boswell to collect 653.59. The petition states the total bill was 679.34 due July 3 with only 25.75 paid to date.
Kenneth Scott receiver for D W Standrod bank of Blackfoot returned from Portland on his honeymoon. Local party including Arthur Andrew Paul De Mordaunt Whitten Hall LeRoy Whittle and M L Tillery joined the celebration. Chris Asmos jailed after pleading guilty to peace disturbance and fined 25 dollars. Aleck Brown's fighting charge was dismissed at the hearing.
Pedro Carmona was released on bond after being arrested by county authorities. The case details and bond conditions were not disclosed, and he is pending further legal action.
Authorities seized liquor at a North First Avenue pool hall run by Carmona and released the suspect on $600 bond awaiting trial. A second similar arrest in two weeks noted. In Lava Hot Springs, Irwin Clawson sues Domingo Jaquis for $805.35 over a bad $800 check and protest fees. State officials visit Lava to review resort beautification progress. Ash predicts a banner season.
Ray Murray was arraigned before Justice O. J. Bell on a charge of drinking and being drunk in a public street after a complaint signed by Deputy Sheriff John Hoover. Murray pled not guilty, bond set at 50, trial scheduled for Wednesday at 10 a.m. H. J. Swanson prosecutes, Tom Coffin defends.
The peak tourist period to Yellowstone arrives with heavy bookings through month end. Observations show families traveling, with about two women per man en route to the park. Early trains through Pocatello carried 56 men and 234 women.
Ws Christie of Pocatello learns of the death last night of his mother Mrs Thomas Christie at her home. The family announces the passing with funeral arrangements to be advised.
Mrs Christie a former Pocatello resident died recently in Salt Lake City. She is survived by her husband Thomas Christie of Salt Lake, two daughters Mrs FE D Harding of Santa Fea Calif and Pearl Christie of Salt Lake, and a son T W Christie of this city. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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