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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1937

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Duck Numbers Rising Says Official at Five-State Parley

Ira N. Gabrielson chief of the U S biological survey told a five state game conservation parley that duck numbers are increasing under existing conditions. He cited 10 million ducks killed in 1936 and noted new marsh lands and breeding grounds in Utah Idaho Nebraska and Montana. The meeting discussed refuge expansion Pittman Robertson land leasing and uniform non resident fishing licenses.

United States Ira N. Gabrielson U. S. Biological Survey Gebrielson Idaho Utah Montana Colorado Wyoming Gabrielson U.S Biological Survey Nebraska Thomas A. Fisher Rowan Mont Lake County Sportsmen's Association Isbhemus St. Gephelaton's Newell B. Cook Pennsylvania Wisconsin Intermountain West Fisher Montauk Harry P. Baglevy Ogden Intermountain Association of Service Clubs

Cantata Angelic Tidings Presented by Pocatello Choir

The Cantata Angelic Tidings will be performed by the Cantata The Pocatello Third Ward choir at 6 30 p m Sunday December 19 in the Third Ward chapel under Edwin Edgley with Pearl Timpson on organ Adalin Huff on piano and an orchestra of three violins a cello and flute Soloists include Viola Sorensen Ella Cox Margerette Dalton Violet Spillman Harold Timpson and Elbert Tolman The public is invited and the program is described as a musical treat.

Pocatello Third Ward Choir Third Ward Edwin Edgley Pearl Timpson Adalin Huff Viola Sorensen Ella Cox Margerette Dalton Violet Spillman Harold Timpson Elbert Tolman

Santa Claus Program at Radiant Chapter visit

A Saturday program invites Radiant chapter children to visit with Santa at the Masonic temple at 2 p.m. Local children are encouraged to attend and meet Santa Claus during the afternoon event.

Santa Claus Children of Radiant Chapter Masonic Temple

Bay Area Seeks Unity on Western Fisheries Plan

Leaders from five intermountain states gathered to back a western fisheries program. Dr. John W. Scott of Wyoming was named permanent chairman as delegates from Idaho Colorado Montana Utah plus Wyoming urged the U S Bureau of Fisheries to develop a revenue supported plan to boost fish production and facilities. The meeting in Ashville emphasized scientific research and a western representatives meeting at the June International Game and Fish Commissioners session.

National Planning Council of Commercial and Game Fish Commissioners Intermountain John W. Scott Cheyenne Wyoming Game and Fish Commission Idaho Colorado Montana Utah U. S. Bureau of Fisheries Scott Bureau of Fisheries U. S. Commission Detec Tey International Game and Fish Commissioners Ashville N. C

Officials Expect to Find Bodies of Long-Term Inmates

San Francisco investigators and federal and police craft scoured the bay for Alcatraz escapees Ralph Roe and Theodore Cole. Authorities say the prisoners fled a fogged window and cliffside route, with a 20 foot drop and strong tides, likely making survival unlikely.

San Francisco Bay Alcatras United States Devil's Island San Francisco Alcatraz Island Federal Penitentiary Ralph Roe Duncan, Okla Theodore Cole Stroud, Okla

Safety First committee in Bannock county schools meeting

The school educational committee of the Safety First council, led by Chairman Edminston, discussed safety methods to be recommended to Bannock county schools. R G Cole of Boise offered safety instruction courses for various grades and suggested informing school boards to integrate them into regular study. The committee will contact parent teacher organizations and arrange speakers on safety. Cole noted automotive industries provide cars for practical student driving and mechanics instruction.

The Safety First Council Edminston Bannock County R. G. Cole Boise Cole

Attempted suicide by chloride of lime in county jail

Margaret Jollineau, held in the county jail women’s ward on a disturbing the peace charge, attempted suicide by drinking a lime water solution at about 3 a m. Her condition is not serious. She has a history of hallucinations and prior police summons. Mrs. Helen Reed will take her to the state hospital at Blackfoot today.

Margaret Jollineau Helen Reed Blackfoot

Frank to Head GOP Policy Committee

Republican figures in Chicago report Dr. Glenn Frank, former Wisconsin president, may accept chairmanship of the party's new policy committee. John D. M. Hamilton plans to interview Frank after a St. Louis meeting that named committee members between 135 and 140. Frank, editor of an agricultural publication, said he had no invitation and no contact with St. Louis officials.

Chicago John D. M. Hamilton Glenn Frank University of Wisconsin Frank Republican National Executive Committee St. Louis Hamilton Ham Ilton Dr. Frank

Sevenyearold Albert Schenk Killed by Beer Truck in Rupert

Rupert story reports seven year old Albert Schenk fatally injured when struck by a beer truck near his home as he crossed the highway after leaving a school bus. Sheriff Manifold detained driver E A Vance for investigation. The child's father Govleb Schenk Jr had just left on a business trip to Butte Montana.

Rupert Albert Schenk W F. Manifold E. A Vance Gov

Indians Feature In Reception For New Streamliner

Pocatello chamber of commerce plans an Indians dance and ceremonial appearances to greet the Union Pacific City of Los Angeles streamliner arrival on December 21. A lodge meeting will discuss participation and the theater event set for December 29. decorations include Christmas trees. The public may view the train from 4 to 6 p m at the station area with Indians in full regalia and officials receiving greetings.

Chamber of Commerce Youngren Paul Nash Chamber Arnie Eichenlaub F. M. Bisne Union Pacific Streamliner Los Argeles Pas New York City Sun Valley The Union Pacific Island Park Country Harriman Jeffers Los Angeles Pocatello

Society Returns Boy to Parents

Harold Cook a 15 year old boy from New Castle Delaware ran away and rode freight trains to Pocatello Idaho. The Travelers Aid Society of Wilmington affiliated with the YWCA arranged his return home after Mrs Corbett notified his mother. Harold was hungry and frightened but was helped back to his family and school.

Harold Cook Pocatello Wilmington Delaware Travelers Aid Society The YWCA Harold New Castle

Idaho Cabinet Gorge power project surveys to begin

Rep. White announces that preliminary surveys for the Cabinet Gorge power project in north Idaho will start next spring, conducted by the reclamation bureau. The statement was delivered on Thursday.

Washington Cabinet Gorge Idaho Reclamation Bureau Representative White

Japan May Snub U S Note On Sinking of Panay

Survivors recount how Japanese warplanes machine gunned lifeboats and wounded men ashore after the Panay was torpedoed and sunk. The Oahu arrives in Shanghai with dead and rescued crew and passengers aboard.

Japan U.S Panay Shanghai United States Oahu Otori Kasasaki Ladybird

Nine Arrested on Federal Liquor Complaints in Pocatello

Nine Pocatellans were arrested on federal liquor violations cited by Agents J L Bartley and G W Mazieby. They allegedly refilled bottles and used non stamped bottles, with arraignments before U S Commissioner F P B Tydeman and bonds set at 500 dollars each. Names include Chris J Lukas Blue Moon Joe Hamilton Jeff McCulley Porters and Waiters club John Pattis Bank cigar store George Claris Mint Gus Weltz New Deal Tom Athens Blue Moon Joe Pettene Joe's Place and William Spruce.

Pocatellans S J. L. Bartley G. W. Mazieby Bartley U. S FP. B. Tydeman Chris J. Lukas The Blue Moon Joe Hamilton Jeff McCulley Porters and Waiters Club John Pattis Bank Cigar Store George Claris Mint Gus Weltz New Deal Tom Athens Joe Pettene Joe's Place William Spruce

Sale of Pocatello Piggly Wiggly items scheduled by bids

Sealed bids were to determine the sale of Pocatello Piggly Wiggly store merchandise and fixtures used since December. James R Woodruff of Bose holds half interest in the local store. The Intermountain Association of Credit Men or Murphy reportedly won the Boise store bid.

Pocatello

Shortage Reported in Prison Accounts and Warden Ouster Moves

Boise officials disclose a 1621 shortage in state prison records as the Idaho penitentiary row over Warden William H. Gess deepens. Gess, denying responsibility, resists board demands to quit after the death of triple-killer Douglas Van Vinck, and Attorney General J. W. Taynor plans to seek a writ of mandate. The public accounts chief examiner Karl Evans signed the report, issued March 23, 1937, noting it followed a request for a statement on the matter.

Boise William H. Gess Idaho Penitentiary Gess Penitentiary Board Douglas van Vinck Karl Evans Bureau of Public Accounts Ass Ward

Inquest Ordered Into Death of Infant George Walters

An inquest was ordered for 10 a.m. Saturday by Bannock County coroner Arthur W. Hall into the death of nine month old George Whit Walters of 449 South Twelfth Avenue. Doctors performing the autopsy failed to determine a cause of death, though bruises noted on the child’s body were considered as a possible factor. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday from McMan’s.

George Whit Walters George Walters South Twelfth Avenue Arthur W. Hall Bannock County Hall Clarence M. Jeffry Milton EB. Zener Semilar M. D. McQueen J. H. Lynn O. F. Call H. H. Hughart McMan's

Cinderella Brings First Children's Theatre Play of Season

The Chil dren's theatre presents Cinderella this Saturday at 3 p m in the Y W C A club room. Miss DeMouth directs with children expressing themselves in busi ness and dialog. Cast includes Betty Hawn Gene Stanley Beth Wooley Elaine Grant Merle Chute Dorothy Martin Ruth Ann South John Bond Janet Schmidt Rosemary Stoy Carol Criswell Esther Jones. Admission ten cents.

Children's Theatre Cinderella Miss DeMouth Betty Hawn Prince Gene Stanley Beth Wooley Elain Grant Merle Chute Dorothy Martin Ruth Ann South John Bond Janet Schmidt Rosemary Stoy Carol Criswell Esther Jones Y.W.C.A. Club

Funeral services for Jean Carolyn Wright set in American Fork

Funeral services for Jean Carolyn Wright three and a half year old daughter of Lloyd D and Cleo Robinson Wright will be held Saturday at 2 p m from the American Fork Third Ward chapel. Interment will be in American Fork cemetery.

Jean Carolyn Wright Lloyd D Cleo Robinson Wright Salt Lake City American Fork Utah Third Ward

Lioness Lena Told to Leave City by Monday

Delmar Robinson, a local boy, paid 50 for a 3 month old African lioness named Lena to study lion taming. Police demand Lena be removed from the east side hotel basement by Monday or city poundmaster 8 M. Cook will stage a lion hunt there. Robinson hopes to sell Lena to Idaho Falls. Officials refuse zoo adoption due to heating and meat costs.

Lena Delmar Robinson Robinson East Side Charlie Robinson Cook Young Robinson Idaho Falls

Resident G Lewis Recovering From Illness At Home

Prediction G Lewis, living at 1045 South Third, is reported to be recuperating nicely at his home after a serious illness.

G. Lewis South Third

Court Hears Cases On Wiring Permit And Disorderly Conduct

Judge William A Fife took under advisement the case of Pred Stevenson and Maur ice Gladwin charged with wiring a Chevrolet garage neon sign without a permit. Clifford Larsen and Lena Sergeant faced changed charges for disturbing the peace after hotel arrest. Jack Burley fined 15 dollars for intoxication with warning of jail time. Multiple defendants forfeited $1 bonds on traffic charges.

Polce William A Fife Pred Stevenson Maurice Gladwin W. R. Slaughter Chevrolet Fife Clifford F. Larsen Lena Court of Justice William Hinckley Jack Burley Burley C.D. McOmber Harry Yarnell F. J McHenry Weshe Hassell E S. Kelly Rhees Fife Tom Gates N. O. Johnson T. L. Banner Jack Hartvinsen O. L Hale E. A Stewart D. Sappmeton H. W Basso J. C. Ditmer

Snow Depth and Temps Hit Local Readings in Pocatello

Snow fell to a depth of three eighths of an inch in Pocatello on Thursday with .03 of an inch of precipitation. Temperatures dropped to 30 degrees at 8 a.m. and rose to 37 by noon. Local showers are forecast tonight with no temperature change.

Pocatello H. H. Smith

Republican tax substitute defeated in House sub committee

A Republican substitute for the undistributed corporate profits tax was voted down 6 to 3 in a House subcommittee. Vinson announced the result, noting the plan would have reduced federal revenues by 416 million dollars if enacted. The vote followed partisan lines and coincided with housing bill actions as the Rules Committee granted it right of way.

Washington House Vinson Crowther House Rules Committee

Nippon Official Seeks Delayed Reply To U S Panay Protest

Tokyo reports a foreign office spokesman indicating Japan may refrain from a direct reply to the United States protest over the Panay incident. He said Japan apologized before the American note arrived, and no decision was made on issuing another note. The Panay attack killed or wounded three and led to US demands for a formal expression of regret and accountability.

Tokyo Japan United States Foreign Office Gore Joseph C. Grew Koki Hirota U. S Panay Yanetae River Hirota Waah Kew Grew

Citizens urged participate in holiday decoration contest

Pocatellans are urged to enter the Christmas Home Decoration contest sponsored by the chamber of commerce. Prizes include 50 for first, 25 for second, 40 for third, and three 5 prizes for other entries. Entries may be obtained at the chamber or Atm Floral shop. Judging will occur January 2 1938 after decorations must be complete by December 38.

Chamber of Commerce Atm Anxiors G. EB. Chaffee North Garfield Jack Bey Bevans Washington Arthur D. West South Grant A H. Griffith South Ntwth General Hospital Chester G. Wells Garfield Edward H. West South Garfield Lynsean Farzo J. R. You

Reward Offered for Jackson Teen Quentin Darling Missing

Jackson officers report a $50 reward for information to find Quentin Darling 17 who vanished from his Jackson home on November 15. Darling may be with 19 year old Donald Trwues dell and is described as interested in aviation and athletics.

Jackson Michigan Quentin Darling Donald Trwuesdell Young Darling

Po Catello Community Chest Elects New Officers

The annual meeting will be January 10, 1938, to elect officers for the coming year and fill three board seats. Incumbents BE. MN. Vaughn Ambrose McGuire and R M Taterell terms expire. Subscribers are urged to attend and vote.

The Pocatello Community Chest BE. MN. Vaughn Ambrose McGuire R. M. Taterell

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Alcatraz Bay Area James A. Johnston Johnston Golden Gate G. O. P. Group Joe Youngren Buffalo Lodge Fort Ha Gesa Geas Evans Children’s Theatre Lewis Treasury Senate McAdoo Pope Agriculture Committee Secretary of Agriculture Nippon Inaton
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