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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1925

Page

10

Open Season For Girls Basketball At Local High

The season started with three interclass games at the high school. Seniors won the freshman-senior game 10-7 and the senior-junior game 31-8. Sophomores beat juniors 20-10 with Elma Guyman scoring 18 points.

Elma Guyman Sexiettes Nellie Willeke Ruth Pettit Thelma Peterson Dorothy Nixon Helen Loux Grace Bonner Marjorie Mitchell Marjorie Purdy Katherine Elliot Flora Sanders Erma McNalley Helen York Audrey Reese Catherine Leute Nadene Osborne Martha Peck Helen Hard Fern Wads Phyllis Peterson Jean Barnum Margaret Sloan Eva McBay

Davis Visits in Pocatello

Former Idaho governor D W Davis, now a reclamation official, spends hours in Pocatello en route from British Columbia to Washington D C. He meets his mother and sister, plans to reach Washington Christmas morning, and may resume Idaho duties after a sixty day leave.

D .W. Davis Reclamation Bureau of the Interior Department Pocatello British Columbia Washington, D. C Francis Davis J. T. Doran Washington Davis Idaho Tie Ees American Falls

Barber shops stay open Thursday night December 24

Notice states all barber shops will remain open Thursday evening December 24 until 9 o clock p m and closed Friday.

Frank Munsey Battle of a Publishing Titan

The article recounts Frank Munsey’s rise from a Mercer Maine shop and a failed start with The Argosy to founding Munsey's Magazine and transforming The Argosy into adult publications. It notes his battles with publishers and distributors, early debt, and eventual ownership of multiple magazines and major newspapers in New York Washington Boston Philadelphia and Baltimore.

Argosy Horatio Alger Jr Andrew Munsey United States New York Herald New York Sun Herald Munsey New York Press James Gordon Bennett The Charles A. Dana Sun Evening Sun Mercer Maine New York Great News Distributing Company Frank Munsey Railroad Man's Magazine All Story Magazine the Ocean Washington Boston Philadelphia Baltimore

Mild remarks from Fort Hall project inquiry manager

J B Fjeldsted, manager, said the chamber committee on the Fort Hall to Gibson project issued a mild report. He noted the panel, largely composed of experienced farmers, did not condemn the project but urged that other, more feasible schemes be prioritized. The 10,600 acre area is blow sand with some gravel west of the OSL tracks. The committee members stressed no conflicts of interest and acted for Snake River Valley and Idaho. Also, Mrs. Jennie Baker of Fort Hall left Lynn Brothers hospital today after injuries when her wagon was horses’ frightened by an approaching car headlight causing the wagon to overturn and the wheels to pass over her chest.

Tribune Engineer Engle Reclamation Department K. G. Boone Blackfoot Michaud Flats Snake River Valley Idaho T. C. Barrow J. J. Facer F. C. McGowan J. C. Galbraith J. W. Tiometz Jennie Baker Fort Hall Lynn Brothers Hospital

Traveling man injured in collision with train near Meridian

William W. Brooken a traveling salesman for Falk Mercantile at Boise was seriously injured when the car he rode in was struck by train 26 near Meridian. He suffered internal injuries but no bones were broken and is not fatally hurt. Rain prevented visibility at the crossing.

William W. Brooken Falk Mercantile Company Boise Meridian Brooken

Car Department Leads Donations for Shop Christmas Drive

The Car Department reports record donations for the shop Christmas celebration for employees and families. Gifts include two baby carriages from James Walton and seven ten pound turkeys from William Jess, plus candy, nuts, cigars, and a duck supply from others.

R. FP. Higgs James Walton al Smith William Jess William Adolph Joe Gundry Join Craner Craner

Kiwanis Club Repeats Regular Meeting at Hotel Bannock

The Pocatello Kiwanis club held its regular meeting and luncheon at Hotel Bannock. Guests included K M Warner of Weiser and T H Sanford of Stanberry Missouri. Gaylord Sanford’s father attended, and Ladies Night will be observed next Tuesday with Wayne Johnson in charge. Frank W Brown was absent, his Idaho Scenery address postponed.

Pocatello Kiwanis Club Bannock Kiwanian K. M. Warner Weiser T. H. Sanford Stanberry Missouri Sanford Gaylord Sanford Jean Bistline Wayne Johnson Frank W. Brown Idaho

Mail Sent Early Improves Christmas Shipping in Pocatello

Railroad officials report no train delays due to heavy Christmas mails this year, a marked improvement from past years. The Tribune slogans mail early and shop early are credited with boosting mailing efficiency and reducing congestion.

Pocatello The Tribune

New confectionery and grocery shop opens by Mrs Helen Gerhardt

A new store at 345 E Halliday offers confectionery lunch room and small grocery. Mrs Helen Gerhardt, former matron at St Anthony Industrial School, invites both old and new friends, promising the best service.

Helen Gerhardt E. Halliday

Elks to Stage Mar cheta Musical Comedy in January

Elks plan a first western production of Mar cheta a musical comedy drama directed by Lewis Lacey. Eastern press praise suggests it will surpass The Cameo Girl in music and roles. Cast selections begin, rehearsals start the first week of January for performances January 20 21 22.

Marcheta The Elks Lewis Lacey

New Passenger Trains Prophesied by Rail Executives

Detroit railway president Frank H. Alfred told Chicago today that a new age of transportation will bring passenger trains running safely at high speeds on concrete roadways with steel reinforced trusses. Cars will use roller bearings and reach speeds nearly as fast as airplanes, marking a bold forecast by the American Railway Association gathering.

Chicago Frank H. Alfred Detroit Pere Marquette Railway American Railway Association Trans

Rush for Shingles and Bobs Grips London Holiday Spas

London shoppers flock to hairdressers as women and girls seek peak holiday looks. West end salons report shingling up to 600 daily and businesses hire extras, while men struggle to find available cuts at shops serving both genders.

London West End

Funeral Services for Mrs Emma Butcher Wednesday Afternoon

The funeral for Mrs Emma Butcher wife of J A Butcher longtime Pocatello resident will be Wednesday at 2 30 PM from McHan Chapel. Interment Mountainview Cemetery. She died Monday morning in a local hospital from complications of diseases at age 68. She leaves four daughters two sons two sisters in Illinois and eleven grandchildren. Surviving daughters and sons listed and attended include Mrs Stella Hopper Hoffman Dillon Montana Javan and Roy Butcher Pocatello Mrs Lottie Buckley Fresno California Mrs Vinnie Clayton Oakland California and Mrs Rena Henderson Pocatello. Granddaughter Mrs Albert S Clayton arrived from Butte Montana for the services.

Emma Butcher J. A. Butcher Pocatello The McHan Undertaking Company Mountainview Cemetery Butcher Illinois Stella Hopper Hoffman Dillon Montana Javan and Roy Butcher Lottie Buckley Fresno California Vinnie Clayton Oakland Rena Henderson

Arbon Field Drilling Shows Oil and Gas Promise

H H High driller in charge of the Arbon Valley dome reported in town about oil and gas shows in black shale during the week long drilling. He compared the shale to Moab Utah formation with black shale ribbons and later wider strata where oil struck. He noted 125 feet of light gray sandy lime ahead and expected production once through hard rock.

H. H. High Arbon Valley Dome

Chamber of Commerce elects six to board of directors

The Schatello Chamber of Commerce election committee announced six directors chosen from ballots: Jean Bistline, E. P. Calph, Harry J. Peters, George Sloan, George Jogensen, and Richard Wells. Total votes 175. Community chest referendum passed 74 to 0 while chamber participation votes were 51 yes and 72 no with two abstentions. The directors will select officers within ten days. noted candidates include Jean Bistline for president and J. I.ae as current vice president. Remaining directors with nonexpiring terms are Frank Brown, G. Nicholas III, Carl Valentine, and John Hood.

Scatello Chamber of Commerce Jean Bistline E. P. Calph Harry J. Peters George S. Sloan George Jogensen Richard Wells Chamber of « Meren Community Chest Thei J. I. Ae The Boar Frank Brown G. Nicholas III Carl Valentine John Hood

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