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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1925
Page
12
Idaho reports higher per capita maintenance of state government for 1924 at 8.24, totaling 3,942,209 with 706,882 for education. The year shows interest 342,999 and permanent improvements 1,54,241, bringing all current outlays to 5,124,419 by Sept 30, 1924. Revenue 6,047,925 dollars. per capita 13.07.
Blackfoot Rotary held a December meeting where Garnand described a frost tuber washing method adopted by the Blackfoot Potato Growers association to salvage up to ten thousand spades of otherwise worthless tubers. Mayor Teck and Herman Stufflebeam spoke on reducing city taxes with plans to be submitted to the city council.
A second trial opens in Twin Falls for Marty J. Dunlap charged with murder in the April 36, 1922 shooting of his brother in law Charles A. Russell near Murtaugh. Eleven jurors were seated for the night, as the case returns after a state supreme court order for a new trial.
Judge H K Singer presided as Mrs Helen Johnson and Rudolph Johnson remarried in Idaho Falls Tuesday afternoon after a divorce several months earlier. The reconciliation led to the remarriage ceremony.
Salmon River irrigation district directors met with C Meredith of Buhi and T Meredith of Dex Moines to consider buying water from Idaho Farm Development to augment the Salmon River project reservoir. A canal of about eleven miles and a 9 to 10 thousand foot flume would be built if a price is agreed. W M Gibbs would lead the survey with local engineers Bb and Burg and a Boise engineer.
The Idaho Home Missions council annual convention opens in Idaho Falls with delegates from across the state and national officers from New York City. Rev. Vermilya and Rev. Haire lead sessions, L. K. Goodwin keynotes, and YWCA work in southeastern Idaho is highlighted. The gathering includes banquets, speakers from local business groups, and district ministers.
Blackfoot businessmen played a lively volleyball evening at the high school gym. The north and south sides split the first series with the south taking honors, then Cox and Massie teams faced off against a Massie/KE lineup, with Cox team finally winning the rubber. Spectators showed keen interest and strong support for the spirited, hard fought matches.
Rev C E Vermilya of New York City joined Idaho Falls as a national delegate to the Idaho Home Missions council and spoke at the Rotary club luncheon. Rev George McDougal of Arco followed with a talk on outdoor life in southeastern Idaho.
Boise hosts an All Idaho congress as industrial leaders and chamber groups meet in the state house to unite Idaho. The two day session aims to banish sectionalism and promote a shared state spirit under the motto to tell Idaho's story to the world. Governor Moore calls for unity among communities and industries to foster state pride.
In Blackfoot on December 3 Mrs. Fred J eterson left two children ages five and three at Goshen east of Shelley while attending a postery meeting. Floyd touched a kerosene can to a stove causing a blast that fatally burned him by early Wednesday. Leo sustained minor burns. a neighbor named Jackson extinguished the fire.
Idaho Falls reports Frank Staples and Mrs. Mabel Warren, both of Pocatello, were arrested by city police on adultery charges. They lived as Mr. and Mrs. Staples at a east side home and asked for a preliminary hearing. Ralph Albaugh to defend them. Staples released on $500 bonds while his companion remains in custody as a material witness.
Leonard Joseph and family relocate from Pingree to Blackfoot. U S L Telegraphist Joe Failles departs for vacation to Klamath Falls and Oregon. Blackfoot Lodge 1416 members anticipate an Elk dinner after a member returns from a hunting trip. Peter Rich Johnston arrives from Salt Lake City with brother Lloyd Johnston who is recovering from surgery at the L D S hospital. Lloyd is reported to be progressing well.
Blackfoot council meets to approve last month’s bills and grant permits for pavers and Miles to erect a fire proof car storage building on Judicial street near J. J. Boyle service station. Police judge reports $207 in fines and bail bonds collected.
Misa Fern Landacre and Seth Kendrick both of Dubois were married in Idaho Falls Tuesday evening. The ceremony was conducted by Judge Hicks of the justice court. They plan to reside in Dubois where Kendrick operates a large farm.
The Panama Pacific International Exposition of 1915 was fully wound up as three surviving trustees were discharged by Superior Judge Ward. Liquidated assets were distributed to stockholders leaving 10000 in bonds 6500 in cash and some art. A California scholarship funded by the trust income will be created and the art treasures will form a memorial in the civic center.
An initiative to legalize pari mutuel betting on horse racing is reportedly being pushed in California by the California Horse Breeders Association based in Los Angeles. The measure, expected to go before voters at the next election, has petitions circulating and support cited by proponents.
At interstate commerce hearings Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul receivership outcome debated. H E Byram contends canal competition was a major factor among others in poor earnings, while Commissioner Campbell questions its weight and notes other rate adjustments and parallel Pacific coast policies may have more impact.
In southeastern Africa some savage tribes regard twins as Heaven-born and believe they wield power to control the elements.
Listing shows multiple vintage autos for sale with prices from 50 to 875 dollars. Models include 1920s Ford, Buick, Chevrolet, Olds, Dodge, and Oakland touring cars and roadsters. Locations or dealer details are not provided.
James E. Ferguson defends Miriam A. Ferguson administration of highways in Texas. He accuses Dan Moody of private agreement with the American Road company, claiming the road netted 900000 while the state lost an equal amount, and says the settlement leads to an 1800000 loss to the state even after court approval.
Salt Lake City Utah December 3 AP Miss Vera I Felt longtime chief clerk in the United States surveyor general's office dies after a long illness. She served in the office 22 years and was said to be the first woman to hold that post.
Vice President Charles G. Dawes travels to Washington to lead the new session while continuing his push for reform of Senate rules. He defends his nonpartisan stance and says he may urge candidates to take a stand on the issue in the next election. At Boulogne a fishing fleet blessing is noted.
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