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The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1939

Page

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Youth Conference Discusses Problems Of Idaho Youth

A Pocatello NYA sponsored conference gathered officials and community leaders to study youth issues. Key speakers included Paris Martin on America's outlook and cooperation among pressure groups while a panel led by Myron Porges and others discussed youth employment, education, and adult responsibilities.

Pocatello National Youth Administration John R. Nichols Idaho Southern University Chamber of Commerce Paris Martin Boise America Vernon Huderson NYA E. A. Haggerty Department of Public Assistance Sunderland R. H. Wells Pocatello Banker W. H. Jensen W. A. Larson George N. Green Pocatello High School Myron Porges Chamber LeRoy Edgley R. M. Pugmire Donald Campbell Edmund 8. Cody Bert Weston C. Donald Rice Musa de Mouth August Rosqvist S Robert Lough NYA Works Project Charles Crumley

Utah Weather Pair Tonight and Thursday

A Utah weather note shows warmer temperatures tonight and again on Thursday. Forecasters expect a mild pattern with daytime highs rising and nights staying cool across the state.

Idahoan Advises Utah People to Be More Friendly

Lorenzo R. Thomas of Blackfoot spoke to Salt Lake City Rotarians urging wider social ties through Rotary or similar groups. He said many men miss deep personal satisfaction by ignoring clubs and that inviting others to join can broaden friendship and cooperation.

Idahoan Utah Salt Lake City Lorenzo R. Thomas Blackfoot Thomas Rotary International Rotary Club Rotary

Dewey Starts On Campaign In Minnesota Stop

Thomas E. Dewey begun his Midwest push for the Republican presidential nomination in Minneapolis. He planned a rally at the municipal auditorium and a meeting with northwest farm leaders to gauge farm troubles before heading to Washington for the gridiron dinner.

Minneapolis Thomas E. Dewey New York Midwest Municipal Auditorium Washington, D. C

Scout Board Meeting Reviews Merit Badge Course

The Tenday council Boy Scouts of America board of review meets at 7:30 PM in room 101 Science Hall on Idaho Southern University campus to consider scout advancement. The evening features a motion picture course to aid merit badge work in science including Astronomy and Botany, said Bill Tolman.

Board of Review of Tenday Council Boy Scouts of America Science Hall Idaho Southern University Scouts For Advancement Boy Scouts Bill Tolman

International At A Glance

London Churchill says Allied submarines sank five German U boats in the past week, while a German liner was captured. Roosevelt congratulates Finland on independence, as Finnish reports seek courage. Soviet forces push 35 miles into north Finland as Finns resist. An international pole urges Romania to align with Russia. Italy watches Finnish force performances against Russia. A German plane crash near England. Germany honors von Mackensen on his 90th birthday. Tokyo papers name the United States as a potential foe.

London Churchill Germany Washington Roosevelt Finland Helsinki Russia Kirkenes Norway Moscow Romania Rome Italy Berlin von Mackensen Tokyo United States Japan

Japan Sees United States as Possible New Foe

Tokyo reports portray the United States as a potential foe, replacing Soviet Russia in Japanese press. Miyako argues America must rethink its stance on the country, while Manila’s arrival of six submarines fuels concerns of a new trade treaty terms. Yomiuri notes U.S. policies push Russia closer to Japan.

Tokyo United States Japan Russia Yukichiro Suma Foreign Office Orient Miyako America Manila Soviet Union Yomiuri

Aged Couple Sees First Moving Picture in Allentown

In Allentown Pennsylvania Mr and Mrs Lusingus H Schneck celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary by witnessing their first moving picture. Mrs Schneck called it the greatest thing she had seen in 85 years and six months and Lusingus admired the girls as well.

Allentown Lusingus H.schneck Lehigh Valley

Poca Police Relief Dance Tickets Go On Sale

Tickets for the annual Christmas dance sponsored by the Poca Police Relief Association went on sale this afternoon. The event is scheduled for December 23 at the Dance Gardens, announced by association president Officer R C Thomas.

The Pocatello Police Relief Association R. C. Thomas

Kuhn Put Under Guard at Sing Sing

German American bandleader Rita Kuhn was moved to Sing Sing as a special prisoner in protective custody. Kuhn, serving two and a half to five years for grand larceny of bond funds and forgery, arrived from New York and will be kept safe for his welfare and the institution. Warden Lawes cited precaution due to inmate resentment over Kuhn's theories.

Ossining N. Y Rita Kuhn Sing Sing Kuhn New York Lewis E. Lawes

Auto Driver May Face Death Charge In Fatal Idaho Falls Crash

Vernon E B Carlson 19 of Idaho Falls may face involuntary manslaughter charges after his car struck and killed Leon J Bailee 67 at Fifth and Hayden in Idaho Falls. The car skidded 67 feet 8 inches. Carlson admits striking Bailee. Coroner says inquest unlikely. witnesses named. brakes and lights were reported in good condition.

Vernon EB. Carlson Idaho Falls Leon Joseph Bailee East Hayden Fifth Hayden Streets Carlson Idaho Southern University Bailee Arthur W. Hall Hall Burt Brown Mary Jean Holt Edna Changdon Lois Holt J. Stanford Wakeman Asel Prescott Donald King Clyde Brewster Baller

Masons to Elect Portneuf Lodge Officers Tonight

Portneuf lodge A F and A M will convene at 6 30 this evening for an election meeting.

Portneuf Lodge A. F A. M

Finland Trusts Army to Defend Independence on War Anniversary

President Kyvesti Kallio urged Finns to rely on their army to fulfill its heroic duty as Russia invasion unfolds. Roosevelt sends congratulatory message on Finland’s 22nd independence anniversary amid reports of 2,000 Russian troops captured and 64 tanks destroyed. Government military losses cited as very great in comparison. Leaders mark day with wreaths, flags, and diplomatic receptions amid tension.

Helsinki Finland Kyvesti Kallio Roosevelt Russia Kallio Risto Ryti

Transient Joe Vigil arraigned on arson charge

Joe M Vigil was arraigned before Justice of the Peace William Hinckley on first degree arson charges. He requested time for a preliminary hearing and is held in Bannock county jail on 5000 bond. The complaint by Chief Detective L W Cox alleges he set fire December 4 to a house occupied by Geraldine Gould at 514 East Hayden. Vigil was arrested Tuesday on a vagrancy charge and held on information from Willie Glover of 546 East Hayden.

Joe M. Vigil Justice of the Peace William Hinckley Bannock L. W. Cox Geraldine Gould East Hayden Willie Glover East Hayden

Templars Elect Harry A Martin as Commander

Temptars Elect Harry A Martin commander at Gate City Commandery No. 4 conclave last night. Dana N. Wood named generalissimo and Fred Quinn captain general with other officers listed. Appointive posts to be announced. installation set for December 19.

Harry A Martin Knights Templar Gate City Commandery No. 4 Dana N. Wood Fred Quinn H. L. McHan Clifton Curtis Walter J. Loyd Ray S. Hunter

Washington fist fight sparks international incident

A minor alley quarrel in Washington between a Nazi air attache Peter Riedel and mechanic Frank Werner escalated into an international issue. conflicting accounts involve parking and a black eye. officials trace delays across the embassy state department police district attorney chain as they await action.

Washington Peter Riedel United States Frank Werner Werner Rieder Sine Karl Rosenberg State Department Washington Police Department Riedel Police Department

Commissioner accuses Nez Perce group of political bias

Idaho state game commissioner Walter Fiscus charged Monday that shyster politics influenced Nez Perce county game protective association votes to refrain from paying dues to the Clearwater wildlife association district unit. Moscow president Clarence Jenks would not comment on whether the vote amounted to withdrawal.

Moscow Walter Fiscus Idaho Nez Perce County Game Protective Association Clearwater Wildlife Association Clarence Jenks Five County Clearwater Association Fiscus Nez Perce State Game Administration

Census Taker Class Prepares for Idaho Survey Work

District Supervisors and aides from across Idaho attend a six day course in census taking led by E F Kramer of Washington DC. Kramer named area census manager for 34 southern Idaho counties and census activities begin January 2. Boise office is directed by Lewis Williams with William Brodhead as assistant. Charles F Peacock supervises Weiser with Chase W Whiffin as assistant. George Fisher heads Idaho Falls with E T Spenc er and Ivan N Davis heads Pocatello office with Elmer Terry as assistant.

Boise Idaho E. F. Kramer Washington, D. C Kramer Census Bureau Lewis Williams Public Welfare William Brodhead Hailey State Department of Public Works Charles F. Peacock Weiser Chase W. Whiffin Caldwell George Fisher Bancroft Idaho Falls E. T. Spencer Pocatello State Department of Law Enforcement Safety Ivan N. Davis Elmer Terry

UIS Students Return From Thanksgiving Break

UIS students resume classes after an extended vacation of twelve days due to illness. The university infirmary reports the flu and colds epidemic has lessened, extending the four day break to six. Christmas vacation starts December 20 with resumption January 3.

Idaho Southern University University Infirmary University

Merchants Celebrate WPA Street Job Completion in Newark

In Newark on South Orange avenue merchants rolled out beer barrels and served sandwiches to WPA workers after a street paying job was completed, turning the scene into an impromptu celebration as officers looked on.

Newark N. J South Orange Avenue WPA

Pythian Sisters to Elect Officers Tonight in Hall

Pythian Sisters will meet tonight at 8 o clock in K P hall for election of officers. Present officers include Mrs Flora Miler past chief Mrs Gladys Butler most excellent chief Mrs Dorothy Bittick excellent senior Mrs Leah Holcomb excellent junior Agnes Hansen manager Mrs Lucy Forrester protector Mrs Margaret Moore guard Mrs Pearl Nestor mistress of records and correspondence and Mrs J Lund mistress of finance.

K.P. Hall Flora Miler Gladys Butler Dorothy Bittick Leah Holcomb Agnes Hansen Lucy Forrester Margaret Moore Pearl Nestor J. Lund

Ill at Home and Hospital Reported for Local Residents

R. H. Albano of 605 North Lincoln avenue is ill at the veterans hospital in Salt Lake City. A. E. Trimming of 535 North Lincoln avenue, Joe Burton of 756 North Garfield avenue, and W. H. Ward of 337 West Greeley street are ill at their homes.

R. H. Albano Lincoln Avenue Veterans’ Hospital Salt Lake City A. E. Trimming Joe Burton Garfield Avenue W. H. Woodward Greeley Street

Births Reported at St. Anthony Hospital

Recent births at St Anthony hospital include sons born to Marvin Pierce and spouse of 1123 North Ninth Avenue, Joe W Garvin and spouse of R F D 1, and Rex Olsen and spouse of R F D 1.

St. Anthony Hospital Marvin Pierce North Ninth Avenue Joe W. Garvin R.F.D Rex Olsen RFD

New Threat Rises In Balkans With Allies Under Pact

Moscow dispatch reports Communist International urging Romania to sign a mutual assistance pact with the Soviet Union similar to treaties with Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. It warns English and French interests aim to draw small states into imperialist war, noting potential wider involvement by Britain, France, Italy and Greece if Romania is threatened.

Balkans Moscow Romania Soviet Union Communist International International Communist Organization Latvia Estonia Lithuania Baltic Comintern Great Britain France Britain Rumania Greece Italy

Romania Faces Pressure From Soviet Pact Plot

The Moscow publication Communist International urges Romania to sign a mutual assistance pact with Soviet Russia, implying loss of independence and a protectorate. The move prompts fear of a wider European war with France and Britain pledged to aid Romania, while Italy and the Balkans may act to keep Russia out. Germany and Russia reportedly eye Romania for Bessarabia and vital oil and grain, shaping a tense balance in the Balkans.

Russia Rumania France England Germany Balkan Europe Italy Balkans Romania Bessarabia

Paper Prices Stand Extended to June 30

The extension of present newsprint prices until June 30 was announced today by R. J. Cullen president of International Paper Co. Base price in New York and Chicago is 50 dollars a ton.

New York R. J. Cullen International Paper Co Chicago

Movie Actor Hurt in Car Accident

Joe E. Brown, motion picture comedian, was injured in an automobile accident in Los Angeles. He suffered bruises and minor cuts and will remain in hospital for a few days. His son said no bones were broken.

Los Angeles Joe E. Brown Don Young Brown William Brennan Brown Charles G. Weaver Weaver Point N University of California At Los Angeles Jane Withers

New Oil Station Opens Today in Pocatello

The Idaho Refining company opened a modern Reliance Oil station at North Fifth Avenue and East Lander Street in Pocatello. Manager Archie Gesas said motorists will receive gifts, and lessee Lyle Short noted gasoline oil tires and minor repairs offered. The glass fronted station spans 150 feet on Fifth Avenue, built by contractor J. E. Qualls of Jerome.

Pocatello Idaho Refining Company North Fifth Avenue East Lander Street Archie Gesas Reliance Oil Company Lyle Short Fifth Avenue J. E. Qualls of Jerome

Talk Highlights Basketball Popularity and History

University athletic director Guy Wicks told Presbyterian Men's Club members that more people play and watch basketball than any other game in America. He traced the sport from Dr. James Naismith's 1890 YMCA founding, noting Naismith recently died. Francis McCrory of Bowling Green Ohio attended as hotel auditor guest.

America Guy Wicks University Presbyterian Men's Club John Stirling S. E. Brady Wicks James Naismith Y. M. C. A. College Springfield Mass Naismith Francis McCrory Bowling Green Ohio Bannock Hotel McCrory Scit Cornell Rmuda

Idaho Weather Forecast Says Fair Tonight

The Idaho weather bulletin reports generally fair conditions tonight with a slight drop in temperatures. Expect a continuation of clear skies into Thursday with only modest cooling and light winds overall.

Idaho

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E. Norman Vaughn Miss Nola Woodland Vito Petrone William Park Vernon L. Huderson Wiliam J. Sunderland Board of County Commissioners Nellie Cline Steenson Boise Y. M. C. A S. F. Lund State Industrial Accident Board R. S. Brown Ben G. Hoff Beth Wylie Arthur Young Girls’ Residence School Helen Huff Girls Nicholas Ifft Pocatello Nya R. M. Terrell Cec Harold Tolley George Pattis R. 8. Callis Dewey Northwest Scout Board International Associated Press U.S Charlotte N. C Duke Power Company Laurel Eldred Davis Peggy Sue Cleveland Sergi Carl Rossback Sanford Women’s Literary Club Pittsburgh Anthony Block William J. Walter Milton Mellon Mellon Walter Templars Elect By Eddy Gilmore North Idaho UIS By Dewitt MacKenzie Soviet Russia Baltic States
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