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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1925
Page
5
At Friday's meeting Local Sewer District No. 33 bids were opened and Kennedy Construction's $24,428.50 bid was accepted amid a protest by 34 taxpayers alleging irregularities. A special Saturday meeting at the West Side fire station aims to explain bidding procedures to property owners.
The item will undergo a thorough investigation at tomorrow evening's gathering, with officials slated to review the petition and related documentation during the session.
The Sisters of Mercy served a 6 oclock dinner at St. Anthony's hospital for the board of directors and the medical board of the local Catholic hospital. A short business session and speeches followed with attendees including W A Wright A M Newton Roberts H C Irwin H A Castle Leo Castle Frank Spra gue W F Howard W W Brothers C N Roberts W P Mc Donald John Hood P C O Malley R B Hogan and J Robb Brady.
Transfers of real estate today include E. C. White Co. to C. W. Lee covering Lots 7 8 9 in Block 152 and E. C. White Co. to H. Gathe for Lots 19 20 in Block 105. Albert Christensen et ux transfer to James J. Layton for 844 NW 44 Sec 3 8 4 Tp 10 8 R 37. Clarence A. Garrett and others to Leon Garret com corner Block 176 4050 ft.
Thomas F. Verrell announced that he and ten associates from Pocatello have taken personal and financial interest in the Arbon valley oil dome where Gem State Petroleum is drilling. The well reached 1522 feet and will resume when weather allows as crews push toward oil sands. Verrell believes the property justifies development and could bring a real city and vast benefits to Pocatello and southeastern Idaho.
Public invited to a free dance event at the Eagles hall on Saturday night. Local organizers encourage community members to attend and enjoy an evening of music and fellowship.
Pocatello bank clearings for today totaled 186 217.83 dollars. A marriage license was issued at the county clerk’s office to Bud W Burns of Manti Utah and Lena Childress of Pocatello. Gust Lambros, arrested days ago on a charge of issuing worthless checks, was refused a 200 dollar bond in justice court before Judge K G Houde.
Pocatello junior welterweight Speg Myers leaves Wednesday night for Los Angeles for a January 31 bout. Named Pacific coast junior welterweight champion by the Way Herald in San Francisco. Also notes Mrs. John Paris returns from New York City with a German police dog from Madison Square Garden show.
Police search the city for a stolen Overland touring car Friday night from West Center near Parisian Cleaners. Engine number 0257 and Idaho plate 23 046 identify the vehicle. Separate items note T J Sherlock returning to Boise after attending the funeral of T W Rickard, a state athletic commission member, and Mr Sherlock's role representing Governor Moore at the service. Funeral for Mrs Hannah Wade set for Saturday at St Anthony's Catholic Church with burial at Mountainview.
Mr and Mrs W H Egbert announce the birth of a daughter at 523 South Johnston on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs H Erickson of 1135 Fast Clark report a daughter born the same day, the stork visiting the Egberts.
Articles of incorporation were filed today for the Pocatello Rifle and Pis tol club, a local sportsmen group. Officers listed include R. R. Hill as president, E. J. Thorkildsen as vice president, F. P. Holt as secretary, and Paul Bistline and W. E. Packard as directors.
The Savoy cafe on West Center Street will reopen tomorrow evening after a brief re decoration. Special music has been arranged for the opening and patrons have been calling in all day for reservations, with a capacity crowd expected.
Longtime resident Joe Young was honored in Pocatello with a farewell ceremony at the Scottish Rite Lodge. Gus Singberg presented a chain to accompany two watches, and District Judge Robert Terrell delivered a moving farewell address to Joe and his wife.
U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau reports unsettled rain or snow tonight colder. Saturday fair and colder. Highest yesterday 28, today 32, mean 35, normal 26. Precipitation since month 0.57 inch, excess 0.12. since Jan 1 0.57 inch, excess 0.12. Sunset tonight 5:31 p m. Sunset tomorrow 7:52 a m. A R Teeple Meteorologist.
The Kiwanis board selected the 1925 committees including Classification and Membership with Wayne Johnson as chairman and George D. McClintock. Inter-club Relations with J E Edgerton as chairman. Education with Roy I Black. Good Wills and Grievance with Arthur B Zener. Music with Gaylord Sanford. Public Affairs and Agriculture with Frank W Brown. Underprivileged Child with A Valentine. and Business Methods with Manassa Williams.
Director Alec Simson reports the Pocatello Community chorus of about fifty voices is progressing well for the Gounod oratorio The Redemption. Rehearsal is now Sunday at 4 p m at Antlers hall Elks temple with strong local support and thanks to B P O E lodge No 674 for hall use.
Three basketball games are set at Pocatello High School tonight and Saturday. Tonight features two games between American Falls and Pocatello girls and boys teams at seven o'clock. The big Saturday game at seven thirty pits Bancroft against Pocatello. All games are in the gym of the new high school building on North Grant Street with a large seating area.
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