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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1930
Page
13
John C. McClurg seeks Supreme Court review of his murder conviction after being sentenced to death for killing and burning his wife, Mary Emerick McClurg, in Emmett. The execution date was reset by 90 days as attorney W. D. Zent filed the appeal.
Real Mexican long horn steers from Chihuahua will debut at the American Legion Rodeo in Blackfoot on June 19, part of the fourth annual event. Manager E. E. Colborn imports the off beef cattle, prized for bulldogging and steer riding, to thrill spectators.
With 652 delegates present the fourth annual encampment of the association of United Spanish-American War veterans continues in Lewiston Idaho. Twenty-five women auxiliaries meet in connection with the encampment as sessions run from yesterday through tomorrow with a banquet in the evening and a sightseeing trip in the afternoon.
The Oregon, Washington Railroad and Navigation company asked the public utilities commission to discontinue the Rose Lake station in Kootenai county. The mill that supported the town had closed and most residents had left.
A British Columbia mine superintendent receives thanks after promoting Sargon pills. The user reports major health gains including relief from rheumatic pains and digestive improvement after using six bottles, claiming weight gain and better overall strength.
Downey notes from June 3 recount visits by W H Stoddard and family, Miss Pearl Wilding, and numerous Downey residents as they travel to Rexburg and Ogden Canyon for Memorial Day and Decoration Day events. The American Legion Sixth District convention is set for Malad June 10 with tickets available, including a full program of meetings, games, parade, contests, banquet, and a midnight frolic led by National President Mary C. McRae.
In St Paul Minnesota a woman recalls weariness and fainting spells before using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound three times daily. She reports feeling like a young woman again and notes neighbors are using it too. She offers to write to any woman seeking help.
Moscow reports confirm four capacity bookings for the Mamer airliner going to southern Idaho as the school term ends. The 14 passenger plane will depart Moscow next Friday morning for Pocatello, then return to Moscow for Boise, with stops on all flights. Two more Saturday flights are planned to Boise and Pocatello, and officials deny any suspension of service amid rumors.
George H. Hopewell 58, a Chicago rail road man visiting relatives in Idaho, was found shot in the neck and floating in Sublette Lake. A coroner's jury ruled death by gunshot of unknown cause after an inquest. His shotgun is missing and blood pools marked a raft. Funeral services were held locally.
In Blackfoot June 3 the Elks set September 29 for temple dedication aligning with the Eastern Idaho District fair. Flag Day events June 15 feature ex Attorney General J H Peterson, with a band concert by the American Legion band prior. Several lodge applications and illnesses noted. next meeting June 16 shifts to the Chamber of Commerce due to redecorated Odd Fellows hall.
Pierce City Idaho census shows population growth from 110 in 1910 to 451 in 1920 after lumber development spurred demand. The mountain town once a gold rush hub now revives as timber industry fuels local growth.
A railroad crash near Pittsburgh, on a Cincinnati to Pittsburgh line, killed Mary Massac ele, 18, and Rolland Wasserman, 18, as their car stalled on a crossing. Alfred Nieri and Agnes Carrick, both 19, were seriously injured. In a separate line, a ship passing through the Panama Canal born a child aboard the Dutch Barali, mother Mrs M Niezes of Panama.
Mrs H H Hettinger hosted the A B C Bridge club with Mrs M M Foster as guest at a yellow rose themed luncheon. Bridge honors went to Mrs Harry Bishop. Foster received a remembrance.
Billy Donnelly, who left last week on his motorcycle for the coast, reached friends in Cleveland Sunday. Walter Wilson, from Kansas Agricultural College at Manhattan, returns home for the summer. Mrs. M. N. Austin and daughter Billy Jane plan a two month visit with relatives in Topeka. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Hubbell and daughter Olga will motor to Portland and coast points. Will Younie and son Wayne from Susanville California visit the Neil F. Boyles and Mrs. E. M. Kennedy as their mother rests easier after illness.
Gooding June 3 commencement at Gooding College featured Dean Frederick Elmer Bolton of the University of Washington addressing graduates on Big Business and education in American history. Dr. H. W. Parker presided as president of the board of trustees.
The list names recipients including Sam Allison of Glenns Ferry and Earl Heide of Castleford for tennis awards. Also cited are Einar Neilsen of Soda Springs and John Powell of Rupert among others, with tracking lines noting contributors from Ontario Oregon and Burley Idaho and several others.
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