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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1920
Page
7
Mrs. B. S. Wright and her children will depart soon for Arkansas and Oklahoma on a three month vacation. Mr. Wright will join them in July.
A marriage license was issued Saturday at the county clerk's office to John G. Cameron and Wilma E. Goff of Idaho Falls.
The Royal Highlanders Kensington plan a Tuesday afternoon gathering at 1596 North Grant the home of Mrs. T. H. Coleman. A good attendance is expected.
Bannock County commissioners meet in a special session at the county building to hear the petition of W B Penner and others regarding the creation of an irrigation district in the Ft Hall land area.
The Ford touring car of Wm. H. Powers a noted Short Line dispatcher was stolen from his Fairview home on May 6. It was found in Salt Lake City and James L. James 21 who drove it there was brought to Pocatello by Deputy Sheriff Tom Smith. Powers will retrieve his car after leaving Zion. James claims he bought the car from a man in Twin Falls and had a bill of sale. He is held for investigation.
District Judge R. Baum spent the weekend in American Falls visiting his family. He drove to Pocatello from Power City early this morning and said the roads are in pretty good condition.
Louie Zeese was shot in the right breast Friday evening while with Miss Marcel La Blanche on East Center street and is in serious condition at Lynn hospital. Miss La Blanche and a young man named Wolfe are in custody for investigation by county authorities.
Police warned Saturday night to spot a Buick with Idaho plates 16569 stolen Wednesday from Idaho Falls. The car bears the initials H. M. 7 painted on one side and had not been found by early afternoon.
Noted widespread fishing activity around Pocatello with strong catches on the Portneuf river. Several anglers reported good limits around Mackay while Big Springs showed sluggish fish.
The creek swarmed with anglers yesterday but no pool held many fishermen. The catches were meager with small fish and low totals across the waterway.
Workmen repainted white parking lines on streets in the congested area. Police will strictly enforce the parking ordinance and require cars to be parked within the designated lines.
A 1918 Buick with Utah license 33832 was stolen Saturday evening from Ogden. The vehicle was sighted passing Brigham City early Sunday and is believed headed toward the area.
The Dan Kenney vs Ryan Fruit Company civil case, tried Saturday in district court before Judge O R Baum, was continued this morning with expectation the jury would reach a verdict early this afternoon. If so the Turner Trust Company vs Sam Gillette case would be taken up today.
Questions raised at the St. Louis annual convention could impact the Pocatello club. The meeting tonight is urged for all members as it may be the most important of the year.
Floyd Hurst, a senior at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, has arrived home to spend the summer vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hurst.
Major Clyne of the 57th Coast Artillery spent part of the week in Poca Tello for an inspection tour of the local army recruiting station. He is attached to the Salt Lake recruiting district for duty.
State Representative Tall from Malad visits Pocatello to attend the Eagles convention session today and tomorrow.
County Attorney Isaac McDougall and Attorney Harry McDougall with Manley Coustrap and Nicholas Ifft spent yesterday fishing on Mink Creek. No official statement was given on the catch size, but reports say it was six inches.
Pocatello residents drove through the southern county area and reported crop indications as excellent. Roads were also described as in good condition.
Mrs June Francis Plant aged 28 died Saturday night at a local hospital after a marriage to Wm C Plant previously Mrs Robert Hints. Survived by 11 year old son and sister Mrs James A Crum. Funeral tomorrow at 2 pm from McHan Chapel with Mountainview interment. Pocatello Chamber to discuss Saturday store closings with vote tomorrow.
Dr. R. J. Cruse was re-appointed by Governor D. W. Davis to the state board of dental examiners during a Saturday ceremony.
The Tech summer program reports its heaviest enrollment ever with both dormitories at capacity. Faculty seek private dwelling accommodations as all school buildings are full and local homes are asked to cooperate during the summer session. Wallis appointed state director of public health in Utah after years in Idaho public service and Rexburg Boise residence.
W. J. Costello and Charles C. Spoor of Coeur d'Alene visit Pocatello to attend the Eagles convention today.
Dave Burrell visits Boise as Republican state central committee secretary. W F MeHan of MeHan Undertaking is in Arco for business. Julius Greer visits Salt Lake from County Clerk Farley’s office. Miss Fagen returns to Emporia Kansas for summer. J W Chapman Alfred Alien Chas Finley travel from Mackay for Eagles convention. Joseph Leigh and wife visit Malad. Vana Bigler and wife visit from Malad. M Turman of Hamer travels for business. Jay Nichols and wife at Lava Hot Springs yesterday. Gate City band members urged to attend Tuesday meeting. Board of directors notes.
Ad promotes S. S. S. as a blood remedy for rheumatism, claiming the disease is in the blood and urging readers to buy at the drugstore. For free advice, readers are directed to write to the Chief Medical Adviser in Atlanta, Georgia.
Louis F. Green of Melbourne says Australia will ship about 1.025 billion pounds of wool this year valued at 375 million dollars, 25 percent below last season, reflecting severe drought that caused cattle losses and sheep deaths on some ranches. He plans to tour intermountain sheep country in Utah and study American methods. Last year’s clip was about 1.5 billion pounds worth 500 million dollars.
Salt Lake City June 7 Moving pictures of the Salt Lake Mormon temple and local scenes will be made for exhibition in Japan by Edward Tanaka and Harry K Kotani of Tokio. After Salt Lake they will film at Yellowstone and Zion National parks in Utah and return. Tanaka says Japanese film industry plans large studio construction in Tokyo and will employ American experts.
Paris reports indicate the German allied conference planned for June 21 at Spa will be postponed due to lack of material ready for discussion. Officials expect the meeting to be held around July 6, with confirmation from London that July postponement is likely.
Paris June 7 The Allied nations grant Turkey a fifteen day extension to answer the peace terms. The new deadline for Turkey to reply is June 25.
Tech dorms crowded. Pocatello must house summer students. If you have spare rooms, offer reasonable rates. Phone or address ad to 144 W or 144 J, 38.
Herbert C. Hoover, candidate for the Republican nomination, spoke at Swarthmoore College commencement and received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. He did not address politics during the speech.
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