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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1925
Page
5
Firemen discuss licensing and enforcement of hunting in Idaho while tourists and locals observe horses, bears, and a growing zoo idea in Pocatello. A mix of social scenes, race relations, and civic notes capture Idaho Falls and nearby towns with civic leaders, local theater, and Chamber gifts.
At luncheon Croft, a six foot two figure with broad shoulders, claims the section has never seen crops like these. He notes fifty bushels per acre from dry farming as stalks reach five feet and taller. Harvesting is hindered by header chokes about every twenty feet.
Local Elks hold first post heat meeting at Elks temple since July 14. They form two committees to boost Burley convention attendance September 2 3 with music and entertainment plans. Pocatello lodge expects 110 delegates and remarks highlight statewide participation and a Portland reunion report. Next lodge meeting set for September 2.
Sam Kelly was fined $10 in police court for intoxication and committed to jail in default. A washout in Wyoming delayed Short Line trains 25 by four hours and 5 by one hour, with no further details on severity or impact on eastern trains.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Bilyew and sons Pierce and Charles motored to Salt Lake City returning Sunday evening. They were accompanied by Mr. L. Samuelson and daughter Edythe. Mrs. Samuelson and Edythe will spend several days as guests at the Bilyews on North Hayes Avenue.
Miss Genevieve Sanford sister of Gaylord Sanford and Miss Arjory Sanford with Mr and Mrs Gaylord Sanford expected to arrive from South St Joseph Missouri for a several week visit in Idaho. They will tour Craters of the Moon Bear Lake and return through Salt Lake City. Genevieve Sanford is assistant post mistress at South St Joseph.
Chief L A Lehr stated motorists will receive warnings but repeat offenses will be tried in court with fines or jail. Meantime former engineer W J Lloyd of the Short Line, long known in Pocatello, died in Nampa. His sons Walter and George reached his bedside too late. burial will be in Nampa. He is survived by his widow and four children.
Miss Mary Jackson of the Quinn apartments visits Salt Lake relatives for a few days. Mrs. Gladys Crafton and children travel to Oklahoma and Mississippi for several weeks. Mrs. Ida Jadwin of Salem Mo arrives as house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Pettigrew. Mr. and Mrs. Schmit visit Pocatello from Brighton Colorado, former locals. Ruth Stein of Los Angeles visits B E L Froger. W Shorr sustains eye injury. E B. Fraser and Helen Nye receive hospital care. Ruth Stein and Frank vide take a two week outing in the Sawtooths.
Hearing before Judge C R Baum on August 19 will determine if the Pocatello Milling and Elevator properties can be sold with a clear title to Colorado Milling and Elevator of Denver. The case hinges on a $20,000 second mortgage held by Avrea Mercantile and how the Supreme Court ruling affects the senior claims of Citizens Bank and National Bank of Idaho.
Attorneys for banks argued the supreme court ruling affects only how sale proceeds are distributed among creditors. J K Mullen of Colorado Mills and Elevator Co. offered about 112000 dollars cash for the mill properties amid a complex mortgage mix including 7500 and 20000 dollar liens and other interests.
Announcements note a St. Josephs parish cooked foods sale at Garretts Electric Shop 113 North Main on Saturday August 15. Also Daughters of the Utah Pioneers hostesses by water and Dixon greet members tomorrow at 3 pm at Mrs Bywater 600 North Harrison Avenue. Stake choir practices Thursday at 8 pm at First Ward church with all members urged to attend.
The scrap reclamation committee held its regular monthly meeting this afternoon. E. B. Baerlett and J. K. Bird returned from Mackay after four days fishing and headed to Salmon City to fish the streams there. A motor car M-61 overhauled in Pocatello shops was sent to Blackfoot to resume service toward Mackay.
Announcement of the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. George Spongberg at St Anthony Hospital last night.
Captain T Dinsmore Upton, famed boy and family life lecturer, received praise from Chamber members after a noon forum luncheon. The gathering discussed local business matters, including a potential Oil Refining Co. site near the city and plans to revive next year’s Chautauqua entertainment.
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