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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1925
Page
5
The city tourist park at Poca tello shows success per the assistant caretaker report to the mayor and city council. June and July tallies include 2484 registered cars and 1351.50 in fees with a 50 cent nightly camping charge attracting longer visits and improving clientele. June totals 520.00 and July 881.50, with holdover and other fees noted.
A large crowd enjoyed a fine performance of Daddy Long Legs last night. The cheerful tale follows Judy Abbott, an orphan, as she is adopted by a wealthy bachelor who funds her education and whom she nicknames Daddy Long Legs after spotting his shadow. The play, a wholesome romantic drama, drew praise from Pocahontas locals for its charm and engaging presentation.
The Babcock Varsity players from the University of Utah under Chauncey R. Houstman present two plays in L D E Recreation Hall on August 19 and 20. The troupe, having appeared in Pointello and other towns, is praised for recent success and strong recommendations. The plays are Mary the Third and The Gypsy Trail, promising a genuine dramatic treat for spectators.
We thank friends neighbors and fraternal orders for kindness and floral offerings during the illness and death of my wife and daughter Mrs J W Brinson W Brinson Mrs Andla Dorner Tribune want ads bring results
Manager T Gathe announces a season of top plays at the Auditorium with New York casts. Richards and Prings minstrel show leads, followed by Abies Irish Rose, Flashes of the Great White Way, Lightning with Frank Bacon, Helens Boy with May Robson, No No Nanette, The Firebrand, The White Cargo, Lady Be Good, The Seventh Heaven, Me China Doll, The Student Prince, and Blossom Time. The program includes notable musicals and operetta, with strong audience demand in Pocatello.
Tonight at 7 o'clock the second lesson in a ten session life saving course will be held at the YMCA. Thirteen Prospective life savers attended the opening session Tuesday. Enroll today as no new pupils can be admitted after tonight.
Pocatello visitors returning from the Knights Templar triennial in Seattle sing praises of hospitality by F. M. Watson a former Pocatello pioneer and retired merchant now living in the coast city He is cited as the father of Frank Holly and Robert Watson owners of the Hub store The guests note his residence sign All Pocatellans Step In and say he still reads The Tribune and follows Pocatello news.
Scout camp activities unfold at Camp Tenday as thirty girls and guardian Mrs Smillin settle in for a weeklong outing. Girls bring beds and tents, unpack food, and prepare for planned activities amid light rain considerations.
Announcements note St. Joseph's parish will host a cooked food sale at Garbett Electric, 113 North Main, on Saturday the 15th. The Third Ward Primary also advertises a sale at Chance-Tatro Hardware starting at 9 30 a m. Sixth Ward L P D church plans a sale at Zwigart's East Center market on Saturday, August 15.
A notice states that Charles P Newkirk will not pay debts contracted by anyone other than himself. The filing asserts sole liability for his own obligations and excludes others from authorized payment responsibilities.
At a local barber shop owners conference this morning, all shaves and haircuts were ordered back to the former rates, effective tomorrow morning. The current prices of 35 cents for a shave and 75 cents for a haircut drop to 25 cents and 50 cents respectively, undoing recent increases.
Director Norman Dawn sought authentic Alaskan life for The Lure of the Yukon by rallying Fairbanks mayor T A Marrquam and Alaska residents to provide real dog sled teams and stampedes. Holiday arrangements drew teams from up to 500 miles, delivering a display unseen in Alaska’s history.
The No-Gun Man directed by Harry Garson stars Gloria Grey with William J. Pare, Raymond Turner, James Gordon Russell, Bob Reeves and Harry McCabe in a thriller outdoor feature at Rex. Beauty and the Bad Man, from Peter B Kyne, stars Mabel Balin and Forrest Stanley at the Strand with a California gold rush setting and strong supporting cast. Our gang in High Society closes the bill as a two reel comedy.
James Cruze’s Marry Me! screens at the Orpheum to cheering audiences. Florence Vidor stars as the sweet heroine with Edward Everett Horton delivering a convincing crusader role. Helen Jerome Eddy and John Roche also excel. A two reel comedy and Pathe News round out the bill.
At the auditorium on Saturday and Sunday the act Anita charms audiences with a dainty figure a sweet singing voice sensational aerial tricks and a winsome smile in an eight minute performance that promises thrills and novelty for all.
W P Radford former Pocatello resident visiting Mr and Mrs Snyder now based in Victorville California proprietor of a garage. Marriage licenses issued to Arthur M Berman and Helen Kiener both of Fl hes Texas and Hermon Murdock and Jo Kemble Hinesley of Hood River Oregon and Lexington Missouri. Burton sues D F Hunter in district court for 714.95 plus 100 attorney fees on a 1920 loan with no payments since. Ourrvol Fairbanks Spokane university student secretary will visit Monday August 17 to promote Can university Christian church college northwest offerings. He will meet privately and speak at 8 PM at the Christian church.
R E Thomas state game warden of Boise will travel to Denver to join meetings on fish and game conservation in the west. August 20 and 21 the International Association of Game Fish and Conservation Commissioners meet, followed by August 21 and 22 the Western Association of State Game Commissioners. Thomas plans to attend these gatherings.
The Utah Mortgage and Loan corporation of Salt Lake City today filed in district court against A B Gunnell administrator of the estate of the late William R Egbert and heirs to foreclose on property mortgaged as security for a $100 note made by Egbert on December 0 1920. Heirs named include Curtin R Egbert Mary Nelson Joseph A Egbert James D Egbert Elmer G Egbert and Myrtle Egbert.
Misses Marjorie and Ina Atkin visit their sister Miss Bertha Atkin for several weeks. Marjorie teaches at Pekin high school and recently visited Pocatello. Ina is a visiting nurse for Cleveland Cliffs Row Company in Negaunee. They plan to return via Vancouver after stops in Denver and Colorado Springs en route to Idaho.
Emmett Hood hosted a farewell etag dinner at the John Hood residence on South Seventh for Eustace Mullen the city’s peerless young man who departs Saturday for Portland to make his home Mrs John Hood assisted by Lucile Hood Muriel Clark. Attendees included John M Neitzel Boise Ted Dissault Ray Burbridge Dr Thomas Mullen Dr Floyd De Camp Isaac McDougall Dan McDougall Ben Gillis George Green Nicholas Ifft William Mullen Jack Mullen Nelson Howard and John Gill.
Nostume hosts a twilight league game as the baggage clerks face the back shop team in a pivotal series match. A loss would drop either side down the percentage ladder while shopmen seek a strong effort. Clerks expect Pugmire to work and either Ates or Jenkins to start for the shopmen.
The Neighbors of Woodcraft installed officers Tuesday with Pearl B Roberts and assistant Margaret Ackworth presiding. New officers include Emma Dittmer president Hannah Rob vice president Lucy Johant secretary Katherine Little treasurer Ellen Goddard assistant secretary Celia Olaon musician. Finance board members are Henrietta Taylor Sadie Rings Magda Swayne. Mrs Pearly Roberts received a token from Mrs Dittmer, and Mrs Roberts and her daughter Mary plan a Daytona Florida trip Saturday.
The Oregon Short Line announced a labor day excursion rate from Poenteho to Ogden or Salt Lake City. The special one cent per mile applies from September 6 to September 8, with tickets non transferable until the rate becomes effective and limited to Ogden or Salt Lake City.
Henry Idaho hosts a three day wild west rodeo opening today with cowboy and cowgirl events and a noted line of horse riders. Attendance from town was light and features from roping and lariat throwing to backing contests are listed. Lavon Jacobsen was arrested near Bancroft for intoxicated driving after a collision but was released as charges were dismissed after testimony. Nate Block and family returned from a West Coast trip with seaside plans and Oregon visits while noting good crops and rising coastal trade.
William Perry of Pocatello was taken into federal custody and jailed on charges of seduction and rape after a prior kidnapping case against him was dismissed. It is alleged he attacked an Indian girl near Fort Hall on August 9. A preliminary hearing is set before U.S. Commissioner Theodore Turner tomorrow.
Stephen B. Maloney, Salt Lake Telegram sports editor, and another journalist were in a new coach that turned turtle in a ditch near Downey while en route to Yellowstone Park. They escaped with bruises and minor injuries, the car towed to Pocatello for repairs. Maloney reported a front wheel crumpled by loose gravel.
Fire Chief George Parker of the U S L department leaves on vacation with wife and two Couging for about two weeks to Yellowstone region. Driver L Cousens fills Parker's role. Boilermaker Charlee Kalfar granted sixty day leave to recuperate after surgery. J J Ming calls a morning meeting for the systems entertainment committee. Transportation to the media under J J Kether progresses on a schedule to promote service. Roy Wade oversees motor cars and roadway equipment as a 100 ton steam shovel operates at Granger.
A quirky cryptic note reflects family tensions as a grumbler recalls a faulty cart wheel and a faulty moment in daily life. The tale hints at domestic friction and small misadventures within a household.
Exclusive Fall models by Johansen for the Smart Seven Fifty line are now on display at The Golden Rule showroom. Sharp new styling, limited availability, and in-store demonstrations highlight the season launch.
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