Delaware Firm Buys Rockwell Power Plant
The Wood River Power company was sold to Public Consumers, a Delaware corporation, for about 400000 plus 40000 preferred stock with 170000 bonds assumed and 200000 shares of common stock. L BF Rockwell will stay active in mining while W Rising becomes president. The plant, dating to 1916 and linked to Idaho Consolidated Mines, reported last year net earnings of 26029.49.
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Bellevue
Wood River Power Company
Delaware Corporation
South la Balle Street
Chicago
Theroperty
Lbf. Rockwell
BE. W. Rising
Minnie Moore
Payrell
Kelly Rae
Wood River
Rockwell
Power Company
Hailey Electric Light Company
Leo Cramer
Frank R. Gooding
Fred C. B
Idaho Consolidated Mines Company
Lince
The
Utilities Commission
Independence Day Observed in McCammon Program Highlights
McCammon hosts Fourth of July celebration organized by the Civic club with events in the morning at the opera house led by Mrs. Edward Murphy and a line of activities including a flag salute, races for children, a dance and a baseball game between Onyx and McCammon, plus an evening dance at the Amusement hall. Committees push for a large event expected to match past celebrations.
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McCammon
Onyx
Opera House
Mia
Edward Murphy
Nihatt
Harold Price
Mark Rowe
Paul Rowe
Wesley Curtis
Don Hansa
Reading
Sam Orgill
Ruth
Lawrence Turner
Dorothy
Helen Harris
Woodmen
Civic Club
Murphy
Fred Nihart
Seng
Harold. Price
Don Hansen
Myrtle Orgill
R. J. Dixon
Ruth and
Dorothy and
Mark Rewe
JAIL BREAKERS CAPTURED NEAR TWIN FALLS
In Idaho a two prisoner escape from Twin Falls county jail ends with William Davis and Noel DeRoboam recaptured in a four mile south farm house after confessing burglaries at Dietrich Hansen Kimberly and other towns. James Conway remains at large as search continues.
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Twin Falls
Kimberly
Twins
Twin Falla County
William Davis
Noel Dekteboam
Dietrich
Hansen
Paul
Jerome
Murtaugh
Conway
Court House
Liberty
McCammon Social Roundup Includes Visits and Dances
July notes from McCammon show Thomas Hartney returning from Bear Lake with relative visits and business. Granddaughter Mary Biscara joins Montpelier cousin Helen Gilbert in town. Mrs Leo Keetley and sons visit Pocatello. Ladies Aid hosted by Mrs Frank Lin Wella. Carl Erhenfelt of Pocatello enjoyed a week here. Masons dance at Inkom draws several couples. others travel from Pocatello for local reunions and visits. Salt Lake trip witnessed a Bee vs Salt Lake game as local families traveled.
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BicCammon
Thomas Hartney
Bear Lake
Mary Biscara
Montpelier
Helen Gilbert
Leo Keetley
Pocatello
M. B& Church
Franklin Wella
Eileen Ale
Carl Erhenfelt
McCammon
Khursay
Inkom
Mra. ©Hwabe
J. B. Whitney, Jr
Paul Nash
B. W. Reibe
Max Cohn
Ivan Gasser
Acaggay
Misa Betty Ferguson
Ferguson
Pauline Nash
Alex Riddle
Juneash
Alfred Lorche
New Trackage Boise Assessed
Boise reports gains and losses in state valuation tied to the new Boise to Orchard main line. E. M. Sawyer's figures estimate a $625,585 current year assessment, with a net state gain of $1,561,920 and loss of $936,325 due to the railroad change. He notes a trust fund provision for tax recovery and questions whether the line qualifies as operating property since it was not in use on the January assessment date.
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Boise
State Board of Equalizat i
E. M. Sawyer
Oregon Short Line Railroad Company
Sawyer
State Board
Orchard
Nampa
Tybee Briefs update Local residents and arrivals
Tybee Tribune notes Mrs Cleone Marshall and son Jack visiting Ruth Briscoe and that Mrs Marshall plans continued stay. The Farnsworths head to California to make their home after visiting E W Canning. Relief society gathering at Mrs E R Howell with Mrs H L Lewis as guest of honor. Simm Dunn returns to Logan Utah after visiting her father J J Facer. Glenn Hobbs and Miss Alice Kelly wed in Salt Lake City. best wishes from the community.
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Tribune
Cleone
Marshall
Jack
Ruth Briscoe
McCammon Plans Modest Fourth Celebration
The McCammon Civic Club and local volunteers arrange a small Fourth of July program at the Opera House with morning exercises led by Mrs. Murphy and afternoon races, a children’s ball game with Onyx, a dance at the Amusement Hall, and a program including prayers, readings, and musical performances by local residents.
Citizens Bank Wins Judgment Over Idaho Oil Refining
The Citizens Bank of Pocatello foreclosed and bid in the Idaho Oil and Refining Company machinery for 100 dollars at a sheriff sale after winning a 2900 dollar note judgment against the trustees. Prospects for reorganizing the plant and completing construction are uncertain, with a stockholder meeting possibly to decide next steps.
Rainfall Gaps Between West and East England Highlighted
The report notes that the western part of England receives about twenty inches more rain annually than the eastern region, illustrating pronounced regional climate variation.
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England
Nutrition Class Held in Bannock County
The first meeting of the nutrition class series under Miss Mildred Anthes was held Tuesday afternoon at the Amusement hall. Mrs Velma Green led the lesson on planning meals from a health standpoint, followed by an engaging discussion by local ladies. It was a profitable afternoon for attendees.
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Tribune
McCammon
Mildred Anthes
Bannock County
Relief Society
Velma Green
Prosperity Knocks at Blackfoot Doors
Blackfoot July 3 signs of returning prosperity were seen as an 85,000 pound wool shipment arrived from Blackfoot station, the largest for a single shipper. Farmers Milling Co. received an order for two thousand barrels of flour to Nashville, with a timely 24 hour shift meeting the July 1 deadline after a cancellation attempt.
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Tribune
Blackfoot
Black Fogg
Farmers Milling Company
Nashville
Tennessee
Jardine party visits Idaho Falls then heads to Montana
Mrs William Jardine wife of Secretary of Agriculture Jardine and her two daughters stay with Mrs Rebecca Jardine in Idaho Falls. The group plans a short visit to relatives in the Big Hole basin Montana before Mrs Jardine returns to Idaho Falls and then to Washington.
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Idaho Falls
Willian Jardine
Jardine
Sebecca Jardine
A. Laker
Big Hole Basin
Montana
William Jardine
Washington
License Issued For Aberdeen Couple In July Wedding
Marriage license issued July 2 for Arnold Young Ensley and Olive Marie Abercrombie of Aberdeen. They plan to wed July 4 at the Abercrombie home. Bride-to-be will celebrate her 18th birthday. Next meeting set for Tuesday July 14.
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Blackfoot
Arnold Young Ensley
Olive Marie Abercrombie
Aberdeen
Marrie
Dora Be, Abercrombie
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George McManus
Cintys
Maggie
Ay Ines
Feartime Service, Inc
Great Britain
Idaho State News
Delaware
Rockwell Power
Wood River Company
Eastern Corporation
P.B. Williams CO
Sash & Doors
Simone
Panctical
O. B. Willam
Obwuans
1St Ave
Boattle, Wash
M’cammon
Indian Springs
Natatorium
Idaho Hide & Fur Co
Halliday
Pocatello, Idaho
Citizens Bank
Refining Company
Iar
Troy Laundry
West
Lewis
Brunswick Tires
Ford
Star Tire
Jardines
Horlick
Rae Scone
Lincoln Sanitary Bottling Works
Idaho
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