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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1920

Page

7

Education talk at high school baccalaureate services

President Charles Frazier of Idaho Technical Institute gave the education address at yesterday's high school baccalaureate in the school auditorium. He spoke on what the world has a right to expect from educated people. A musical program featured sacred selections by Mrs Aber, Mrs Sandera, Mr Cornell and Mr Cleaves with invocation by Rev Tunnell and benediction by Rev Cleaves.

Charles Frazier Idaho Technical Institute Frasier Aber Sandera Cornell Cleaves Tunnell

Blackfoot Brothers Enlist in Army Tank Corps

George W Just and Alvin D Just sons of James Just enlisted yesterday at the regular army recruiting office for one year's service in the tank corps. Harry L Compton of Blackfoot enlisted in the same branch. They likely will be sent to Camp Meade in Maryland for training.

George W. Just Alvin D. Just James Just Blackfoot Regular Army Tank Corps Harry L. Compton Camp Meade Maryland Carl A. Roberta Clyde H. Julley Ordinance Department Raritan, N. J

Mrs Bell and Dow Franklin Return from Los Angeles Winter

Mrs J Bell and her daughter Mrs Dow Franklin with children returned today from Los Angeles where they spent the winter and report a very enjoyable trip.

J. Bell Dow Franklin Los Angeles

Trout Claim First Portneuf Catch Of Season

Harry Oaker believes he landed the first fish of the season in the Portneuf River this morning. At about five o'clock he hauled a pound and a half trout a short distance from the city, casting doubt on reports that no trout inhabit the river through town.

Portneuf Harry Oaker

Coldest June Morning Dampens Fort Hall Crops

Farmers on the Fort Hall project north of the city and near Tyhee faced widespread damage after a record cold June morning. Alfalfa and early potatoes suffered, grain looked poor though not ruined, and tender sugar beet plants were heavily damaged with uncertain recoveries depending on thinning and regrowth.

Fort Hall Tyhee

McGraths Return From Butte Visit

Frank McGrath Tribune advertising manager returned from Butte after spending the weekend. He was accompanied home by Mrs. McGrath who had spent the past month in Butte visiting relatives.

Bute Frank McGrath Tribune Butte McGrath

Motored to Idaho Falls for baseball game

Mrs Thena Pope Mrs Irene Earl Mrs Max Craig Mr and Mrs Clif ford W Craig and Roy Gough traveled by car Monday to Idaho Falls to attend the Idaho Falls Pocatello baseball game.

Sunnyland Thena Pope Irene Earl Max Craig Clifford W. Craig Roy Gough Idaho Falls Idaho Falls-Pocatello

Goldsmiths Take Three Week East Coast Trip

Mr and Mrs Howard Goldsmith and their family depart at noon on No 18 for a three week vacation in the east They will visit New York Chicago Minneapolis and Milwaukee Mr Goldsmiths old home during the journey

Por Howard Goldsmith New York Chicago Minneapolis Milwaukee Mr. Goldsmith

Woman cited for dog license harboring case dismissed

Mrs. Alexander of 339 North Third was cited for harboring a dog without a license. She applied for a license in court this morning and the case was dismissed.

Alexander North Third

Two Arrested for Disturbance in Weekend Incident

Kinney and N. B. Curtis were arrested Saturday on disturbing the peace. They were released on bonds of 35 dollars each, and their case is set for this evening's court session.

Kinney N. B. Curtis

Dick Hanson Faces Court Over Drink Spree

Dick Hanson new in the city appeared before Judge Lockhart for the second time in three days on intoxication charges. He was fined five dollars but jailed for three days after lacking funds. Tom Connor, arrested Saturday on intoxication charges, forfeited his five dollar bond by missing court.

Dick Hanson

Fishing Trip To Mackay By Auto

J. K. McDermond and his wife with their mother and Dan Murphy left early Monday for a week long fishing trip to Mackay by auto.

J. KK. McDermond Dan Murphy Mackay Auto

Mrs D Grattan and Daughter Return From California Visit

Mrs D Grattan and her daughter Neta have returned home after spending a couple of weeks in California visiting friends along the coast cities.

D. Grattan Neta California

Cook couple to visit son in Ft. Dodge Iowa

Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Cook and KMider depart Sunday for Fort Dodge Iowa to spend two weeks with their son Dr. H. M. Cook.

Son. Kmider E. L. Cook Ft. Dodge Iowa H. M. Cook

Shafer’s Athletics Triumph Over Downey Team

Shafers Athletics, a local colored baseball team, defeated Downey Portnoys 8 to 1 yesterday afternoon at Downey Field. Williams pitched and held Downey to three scattered hits as Downey scored two in the second and three in the last of the fifth while the locals tallied one in the first, three in the second, two in the sixth, and two in the first half of the ninth. A return game in Pocatello will be announced later.

Downey Shafers Athletics

Seattle Mother of Pocatello Native Dies at 75

Mrs. N H Dittmer learns of the death in Seattle of her mother Mrs Ne Johnson age 75 former Pocatello resident. Remains to be buried in Mt Pleasant cemetery Seattle beside Archi p and.

Seattle N. H. Dittmer Ne Johnson Johynson Pocatello Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Archip and

Indian Jim Pleads Guilty on Intoxication Charge

Bannock tribe member Indian Jim was arrested for intoxication and pleaded guilty, sentenced to sixteen days in jail after a $25 fine remained unpaid. Brad Kinney and N B Curtis paid $8 fines each for disturbing the peace at last night’s court session.

Jim Evenir Brad Kinney N. B. Curtis

Bicycle Found Behind Lannock Hotel Police Detain It

Police officers discover a bicycle in the alley behind the Lannock hotel. The bike is taken to the station and will be held for owner identification.

Lannock Hotel

Patrolman Williams Returns After Leave Of Absence

Patrolman T. S. Williams resumes duty on the first shift on the west side after a three month leave for health in California. Patrolman Duffy is moved to the third shift.

T. S. Williams Mr. Williams California West Side Duffy

Miss Irene Dodge Hospitalized After Minor Operation

Irene Dodge a clerk in the office of County Assessor RE O Graham was taken to Lynn hospital this morning for a slight operation. She is reported to be getting along nicely.

Irene Dodge RE. O. Graham Lynn Hospital

Moynier Convicted of Simple Assault in District Court

Alphonso Moynier was found guilty of simple assault in district court last evening after a one hour jury deliberation before Judge R. Baum. Prosecutor Jesse K. Budge led the case, with defense by T. D. Jones and J. M. Stevens. Clifford Rose faces trial on rape charges this afternoon.

Alphonso Moynier Dilatriot Court R. Baum Jesse KR Budge J. M. Stevens Clifford Rose

Diplomas Presented For Pocatello High School Class

Superintendent Walter Siders and Glen Perkins signed the green leather bound diplomas today. Each diploma bears the graduate name on the cover and the class roll on the back. Graduation exercises are planned for tomorrow evening at the school auditorium.

Pocatello High School Walter Siders Glen Perkins

Bankers Leader Bowerman Visits Pocatello and Idaho Meet

G E Bowerman general secretary of the American Bankers association visited Pocatello with his brother C Bowerman. He is en route to Moscow for the Idaho State Bankers convention and will attend meetings in Eugene and Ogden later. Bowerman is a former Idaho state finance commissioner.

G. EK. Bowerman American National Bankers Association New York City Pocatello C. Bowerman Moscow Idaho East Eugene Ore Ogden Utah Bowerman

Kohler Family Leaves for Walla Walla Garage Business

Walter Kohler his wife and baby departed last evening on No 17 to Walla Walla Washington where Kohler will enter the garage business. He has five years of service with the Pocatello fire department and they will be greatly missed by many friends.

Walter Kohler Walla Walla, Wash Kohler Walta Pocatello

McLaughlin to Receive Illinois Engineering Degree

George Southwell McLaughlin son of Mr and Mrs H J McLaughlin 145 South Garfield will earn a B S degree in electrical engineering at the University of Illinois commencement June 13 to 16 Urbana Illinois. He is a well known Pocatello young man and for some time was with the city engineer's office.

George Southwell McLaughlin H. J. McLaughlin South Garfield University of Illinois College of Engineering University of Illinois Urbana, Ill George Pocatello

Grocery Robbery at 525 West Lander Reported

Mrs Igo runs a small grocery at 525 West Lander and notified police this morning that the shop was broken into and robbed last evening. Patrolman T S Williams found canned fruits raisins and extracts worth about 40 dollars stolen. Back window provided entry. no suspects identified.

Brady heads to Chicago for National Republican convention

J. Robb Brady leaves this evening for Chicago to attend the National Republican convention convening June 5. En route home he will stop for several days at Caney, Kansas to visit his children.

J. Robb Brady Chicago Caney Kan

Grace Darling Wed to Lynn Roubidoux at South Sixth Ave

Grace Darling and Lynn Roubidoux married Tuesday afternoon in a private ceremony at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. West. Rev. H. Hamilton officiated. Grace, a graduate of Idaho Tech in vocal and instrumental music, is married to Tech music instructor Lynn Roubidoux. They will reside at 252 South Arthur after June 10.

H. &. Hamilton Methodist Church Charles S. West South Sixth Avenue Grace Darling Lynn Roubidoux Idaho Tech The Tech South Arthur

Woman seeks help to find missing brother in Ogden

Mrs. Elie Schwalbe asks Chief L A Lehrbas and local officers to help locate her son Chris Blickfeldt, 17, who is missing in Ogden. The mother is reportedly seriously ill, and authorities ask anyone with information to contact Schwalbe or the chief.

Elie Schwalbe Ogden Utah L. A

Cavalry Equipment Arrives for Po Catello Troop

Captain Louis Gallet of Troop B announces arrival of issuing equipment for the Po catello unit. Shipment from San Francisco includes shoes overcoats breeches blouses rifles Browning automatic pistols raincoats cots blankets and first aid kits.

Louis Gallet First Idaho Cavalry Pocatello San Francisco

Cash and Carry Plan Expands in City Grocers

Local grocers report June first launch of cash and carry cutting delivery credits to curb cost of living. Herbert Hoover visited Pocatello inspecting government food and grain efforts and praised Short Line yard operations and management while denying any presidential candidacy plans.

Herbert Hoover Pocatello Hoover Ogden Interstate Commerce Commission

Hanson couple welcome daughter at North Eighth residence

Mr and Mrs Phillip Hanson of 128 North Eighth Avenue are the proud parents of a daughter born Wednesday at the family residence. All concerned are reported to be getting along nicely.

Phillip Hanson North Eighth Avenue

Marriage Licenses Issued To Four Couples In County Clerk Office

Marriage licenses were issued Wednesday at the county clerk office to John B Riley of Pocatello and Bertha Meeks of Cheyenne Wyoming to Lester Taylor of Salt Lake and Ethel Meranda of Myton Utah.

John B Riley Pocatello Bertha Meeks Cheyenne Wyo Lester Taylor Salt Lake Ethel Meranda Myton Utah

Stolen Oregon Cars Traced by Portland Police

Sheriff George Mabey receives a report from Portland Police Chief L W Jenkins detailing fourteen Oregon cars stolen with no trace found. The communication outlines descriptions of the vehicles and requests alert from law enforcement.

George TE. Mabey L. W. Jenkins Portland Oregon

Court Docket: Bendata, Yeamans, Brinkley

Bendata charged with speeding to appear before Police Judge M R. Lockhart this evening. Yeamans charged with parking all night to appear. Brinkley pleaded guilty to assault and battery this morning and paid a $10 fine.

I. Bendata M R. Lockhart H. Yeamans T. M. Brinkley

Brother Dies in Minneapolis Brother of Dr J Ringnell Dies

Godfrey Ringnell received word of the death of his brother Dr J Ringnell in Minneapolis. The death occurred at 8 15 p m last evening.

Minneapol Godfrey Ringnell Minneapolis J. Ringnell

Local man J M Van Horn jailed on indecent exposure charge

J M Van Horn was arrested Saturday by Deputy Joe Wheeler on indecent exposure. He had previously faced a similar charge and was sentenced to sixty days in city jail but paroled under mayoral instruction. A county complaint by the school board prompts further examination and he is held in the county jail for mental evaluation.

J. M. van Horn Joe Wheeler van Horn M. R. Lockhart Whitaker

Weather and Crop Conditions Report Shows Cold Dry Week

The week was cold, dry and windy with abundant sunshine. Frost hit several nights, hardest May 26 and June 1, damaging apples and prunes in Payette and Boise valleys and eastern Idaho. Cereals and potatoes show variable impact. overall fruit and potato production not expected to fall materially. Livestock in fair condition. corn and beets advancing but plants pale and slow due to cold.

Payette Lower Boise Snake Idaho Deerflat Boise-Payette Kilmore Adams Bannock Bear Lake Camas Bannock County

Local high school graduates plan further study and tours

About half of Catello high school graduates will pursue more schooling next year. Some enter the Idaho Technical Institute and the University of Idaho, others head to eastern universities. Blackfoot natives Carl A. Roberts and Clyde H. Julley enlist in the regular army in the ordnance department. Cho Cho, health clown, may visit Pocatello for exhibitions, with hopes to visit Salt Lake City for the NEA convention and a western tour to promote health learning for children.

Tocatello High School Idaho Technical Institute University of Idato Cho Cho Pocatello Ho Cho Salt Lake NEA Tim Bia

Rogers Family Visits In Idaho With Judge Tupper Kin

Mrs Rogers and daughters Rosemary and Helen Louise travel from Idaho to visit Judge John A Tupper and his wife. William A Lee of Brackfoot announces candidacy for associate justice before the Republican state nominating convention in Pocatello on August 24. Lee, longtime Idaho state senator and chair of the legislature code commission, is regarded as a strong judicial race candidate. He is frequently seen in Pocatello as a visitor to the city.

Rogers Rosemary Helen Louise Idaho Failce Wiliam A. Wee Blackfoot Poontello

Knights of Khorassan Caravan to Rupert Ceremonial

Saturday June Sth the Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan assemble at Toppliff and Perkins drug store for a parade to Rupert where a big ceremonial will be held. City Clerk Minnick leads the arrangements and a banquet follows. Royal Vizier Orval M. Fox praises fraternalism and patriotism as the Dokies pledge unity and purity.

Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan Toppliff and Perkins Drug Store Rupert Minnick Twin Falls Orval M. Fox America

Navy to Enlist Minors Aged Over Seventeen

Washington advises local recruiters that minors over seventeen may enlist if parents consent. Minimums set at 120 pounds and 62 inches with no waivers for weight or height. Enlistments may cover minority until age twenty one or a straight three year term.

Navy Recruiting Office Navy Department Washington, D. C

Home from Mackay fishing trip ends happily

J E B Dee Mcbermond and Dan Murphy returned Thursday from a several days fishing trip in the Mackay section. The group reports good fishing in most places while Lost River yielded poor results as trout feed on the bottom. The trip was by auto and all found it an enjoyable outing.

Mackay J. EB Dee” Mcbermond Dan Murphy Lost River Auto

Rupert Team Heads to Idaho Falls for Shamrocks Game

Rupert baseball squad managed by Hugh McKenna travels through the city en route to Idaho Falls to face the Shamrocks this afternoon. McKenna, known to local youths from his Columbia University days in Portland, is a former classmate of several Pocatello boys.

Rupert Hugh McKenna Idaho Falls Shamrocks MccKenna Pocatello Columbia University Portland

Fireman Called to Salt Lake for Ill Wife

Wilton Knadle of the To catello fire department left Thursday for Salt Lake City after his wife fell seriously ill while traveling home from California where she had visited relatives for several weeks.

Salt Lake Wilton Knadle Tocatello California

Speeders and license tag cases surface in court session

Robinson and Johnson arrested last evening on speeding charges will appear in police court this evening. Christopher charged with using a Ford tag on a truck will also appear. Seven Italians arrested on gambling charges were fined $10 each and Benedata paid $10 for speeding.

N. O. Robinson Kh. Johnson Christopherson P. Benedata

Car stolen from Gooding with 1920 Idaho plate 31863

Sheriff Sam Sanders of Gooding issues alert for a 1919 Ford touring car stolen Wednesday from Gooding. The vehicle bears Idaho license 31863 for 1920 and carries motor number 3803448.

Gooding Sam Sanders Idaho

Van Horn Committed After Indecent Exposure Charge

J M Van Horn was arrested Saturday by sheriff deputies on a complaint by local school authorities accusing indecent exposure. He was examined by the county physician on Thursday and committed to Blackfoot asylum by Private Wm A lyde. He is reported to be afflicted.

Van Blackfoot J. M. van Horn Sheriffs Force Wm. A.lyde van Horn

Tucson School Takes Perkins

The Tucson school district announces that Mr Perkins will leave the Pocatello high school to become principal of the Tucson high school. He is praised for improving Pocatello schools and will take the post under Superintendent Foley in Tucson. A successor for Pocatello remains to be chosen.

Pocatello Arizona Mocatello Jrm Thes Chlem Perkins Tucson Artin Mr Perkins Newverth Tose Holee Moe Pocatelle Whaneae Mr. Cerkine Schoo

Boy Struck by Auto Near Tech Grounds

Four year old Arlow Roche of 856 Fast Carter Street was struck by a car while crossing from Tech grounds with his brothers. He suffered facial and head lacerations but no internal injuries, and was taken home by the driver whose name was not learned.

Arlow Roche F Allen Roche Fast Carter Street Tech Arlow Dean Clarence Young Clarence

Alumni Homecoming Set at University of Idaho

Moscow June 3 Alumni from the northwest plan to attend Idaho's homecoming Tuesday June 8 described as the most pretentious in the university's history by State Alumni president W B Kjohnness. The program features a 2 pm business meeting the Greater Idaho plan a banquet a president and Mrs Lindley reception an alumni ball and speeches by Coler Chrisman and coach Thomas Kelley.

Moscow University of Idaho Northwest W. B. Kjohness State Alumni Association University Hill Kjohness Greater Idaho Ernest Y. Lindley Eympasium Coler Chrisman Thomas Kelley Idaho

Tribune Delivery Price Shifts to Citywide 60 Cent Rate

The Tribune announces a new delivery option offering city wide service for 60 cents per month. The update targets readers seeking affordable home delivery and expands reach across neighborhoods.

the Tribune

Man Committed For Indecent Exposure Paroled After Brief Jail Term

A man arrested weeks ago on indecent exposure charges was sentenced to sixty days by Police Judge M R Lockhart but paroled by Mayor Whitaker after a few days. Authorities expect treatment at the state Blackfoot institution will aid him and he was taken to the asylum this morning.

M. R. Lockhart Whitaker Blackfoot

May Weather Summary From Local Observer

May observations by A R Teeple note six clear days, seventeen cloudy days and eight partly cloudy days. Highest temperature reached on the eighteenth while the lowest was on the fourteenth. Light frost occurred on the fourth, heavy frost on the seventh and twenty sixth, with freezing conditions on the thirtieth.

A. R Teeple Focal Weather Wight

Pocatello High School Class of 1920 Graduates Forty Four

The twenty fifth annual commencement honored forty four graduates from Pocatello High School. President WJ Boone of the College of Idaho delivered the address on body mind and soul while Supt. Walter St Siders and Principal Glen O Perkins spoke on district schools widening the high school. The exercises filled the auditorium with parents and friends and featured musical numbers by Miss Trene Musica Miss Vonice Holmes and the girls chorus.

WJ. Boone College of Idaho Pocatello High School Tie Polata Homer Walter St. Siders Glen O. Perkina Tucson Afigona Mesers Teebudy Jesse Ros Budge Oa Jay Merrill Jay Merrill Pocatelloc Idaho Pocatello Board of Education Trene Musica Vonice Holmes

Editor William P. Spurgeon Dies After Brief Illness

Washington report states William P. Spurgeon, managing editor of the Washington Post, died at his home in Washington today following a brief illness with typhoid fever. Survivors and funeral details were not released.

Washington William P. Spurgeon The Washington Post

Public Auction of Real Estate in Hall City Lava Hot Springs

In the Probate Court of Bannock County Idaho the estate of Jol Hall deceased will sell at public auction on Saturday June 26 1920 at 2 PM at the Real Estate Office Truxton Ram corner Main Street and F Avenue East Lava Springs Idaho for cash all the decedent’s right title and interest in property including lands in Bannock County described as northeast quarter of northwest quarter of section twenty township 9 south range 38 east Boise meridian plus water rights from Fish Creek Irrigation Company and a small 3.68 acre parcel. Also included are Hall City lots and parcels in Lava Hot Springs with easements and school district lands. Conditions require ten percent cash and balance on court confirmation. Administrator Thomas F Terrell signs notice. 6-13-1994

John Hall Truxton Ram Main Street Hot Springs Bannock County Idaho Sald Hall Deach Seid Hannock State of Idaho Ban Boise Meridian Bann County Fish Creek Irrigation Company Operative Water Corporation Fish Creek John Mary County Recorder Saidnock County Township Kuat Horse Portneuf Street A. W Lota Charles Bell Deseraa Second Avenue Hall City Mentiod Hall Laval Springs Bannock Cain United Stat Thos. F. Terrell Ju Hall

FOR SALE New steel one No Harrison

Readable fragment notes a steel item for sale with a 1212 ft wheel and 30 ft tower referenced. No full description of buyer, seller, or location provided.

Harrison, Y

Honoring June Bride Miss Flora Wright

Miss Bertha Andrews and Miss Agnes Hansen plan a evening at Miss Hansen home to honor Flora Wright a June bride with social gathering and entertainment in keeping with local customs.

Bertha Andrews Agnes Hansen Miss Hansen Flora Wright

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Task Corps Yexterday D. Oo. RE. K W. J. Boone Banuil County Jol Hall Poccatello
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