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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1931

Page

2

Tribute in Soda Springs Dedicates Connor Memorial

A ceremony in Soda Springs marked the dedication of the Connor Memorial honoring General Patrick E Connor who helped found the town in 1869. Speakers included Abel Anderson and Edger M. Ledyard. the bronze plaque features oxen and a covered wagon, with the city band playing and prayers led by Rev Verne B Newhouse.

Idaho Soda Springs Patrick E Connor Elizabeth Crawford Abel Anderson Soda Springs Plomer League Vernal Shoup Alura Beardsley Massachusetts Pioneer Society Oregon C. B. Wilson Caribou Oregon Trail Wilson Fremont Honneville Connor Verne B. New Wouse J. W. Lauritsen Leah Gorton War Mothers J. E Lau Board of County Commissioners Calvin Jenne The Legion George Doull FE Smith David A. Anderson

Water shortage plagues Grace District as irrigation uneven

Grace, June 8. A drought in May brought 499 degrees average temp and 1.02 inches total rainfall. A Friday rain relief pleased farmers though irrigation water allotments are being rotated earlier than usual. D. P. Maughan warns of a large hay shortage this season due to scarce water and a cold late spring.

Grace Posatello H. A. Westenfelder D. P. Maughan

Gem Valley Beet Thinning Starts

Thinning of about 400 acres of beets in the Gem Valley section began last week, according to H W Bar, Utah Idaho Sugar company field man. Local labor will be used exclusively if available. Thinners are contracting for seven dollars per acre. Payette James Dement purchased interest in Payette Independent.

Grace Pocatello Tribune H. W. Bar Utah-Idaho Sugar Company

MELLO-GLO Face Powder Advertises Velvet Skin

Bold ad touts MELLO-GLO face powder for velvety skin and smooth spread. Claims natural blend with any complexion and long wear, with coloring matter approved by the United States government. Cook Drug Co Ady promotes the product.

United States Cook Drug Co

Aberdeen Dairy Day Set With Races Talk and Game

Aberdeen prepares for Dairy Day on June 11 with child races at 10 am and a Dairy Show starting at 1 pm judged by D L Fourt of the University of Idaho. Lunch is by Idaho Power. Sterling plays Aberdeen. Blackfoot delegation attends. stores close in the afternoon. local ministers plan summer union services starting June 14.

Aberdeen Pocatello Tribune Parmer Idaho Power Company D. L. Fourt University of Idaho Sterling Blackfoot R. N. Lewthwaite Glenns Ferry Otto Hege California Neva Davis Bertha Werry Virginia Davis Idaho Falls

Soda Springs 4-H winners named at Black and White day

Robert Torge sen won first, Benny Anderson third, and Thomas Chester fourth in the 4 H club judging contests during Liberty celebration. Caribou county agents note winners as J M C Anderson. Woolgrowers directors elected include J E Lau and others. About 200000 sheep began shearing in the area.

Soda Springs Pocatello Tribune Robert Torgesen Benny Anderson Thomas Chester Liberty J. M. C. Anderson Caribou County J. E. Lau R. C. Rich R. W. Brown

Girls organize 3 scout troops in Blackfoot

Nineteen girls responded to an invitation to meet with Mrs. Joyce 8 Kendall Friday afternoon to advance Girl Scout work. Three patrols were organized the B Z Beavers led by Lovey Lou Dickman the American Eagle Patrol led by Beulah Storkup and the Pine Tree patrol led by Greta Brown. Mrs J S Kendall is captain with Lieutenants Virginia Geyer and Sonna Kinney.

Pocatello Tribune Joyce Kendall B. Z. Beavers Lovey Lou Dickman American Eagle Patrol Beulah Storkup Pine Tree Patrol Greta Brown J. S. Kendall Virginia Geyer Sonna Kinney

Two Arraigned as Result of Accident

Sherman Haack and Wessel Pearson charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Anola Lott from injuries in an January 31 automobile crash. They were arrested Friday, turned to county authorities Saturday, Pearson released on 760 dollars bond and Haack on 1000 dollars bond, arraigned before Justice E Q Houde.

Sherman Haack Wessel Pearson Anola Lott Pearson E.Q. Houde Justice of the Peace

Sunday School Program Highlights Blackfoot L D S Stake

Blackfoot stake Sunday school program at the tabernacle featured E. E. Bingham outlining the scope and growth of the LDS Sunday school. Ward representatives, including Wapello and Moreland, performed in various departments with speakers and musical interludes.

Sunday Schools IN Blackfoot Pocatello Tribune Blackfoot Stake Tabernacle L. D.S E. E. Bingham Wapello Ward Blackfoot Second Moreland Rose Riverside James Duckworth A. Packham George H. Clark Edward Thurman C. A. Packham A. Willardsen

Millionaire Halliburton Held After Liquor Found in Plane

Federal agents seized a luxury monoplane arriving from El Paso at Los Angeles and found ten cases of liquor in the baggage compartment. E. P. Halliburton and his private pilot Frank Glennan were arrested and released on $2,500 bond each.

Los Angeles E. P. Halliburton Oklahoma Frank Glennan Halliburton el Paso D. L. MacFarlane E. Connor Treasury Department District Office

Grace Names July 4 Workers for Celebration

Grace officials appoint 8S. W. Hilton publicity A. W. Adams concessions R. D. Merrill advertising and finance George Ellis fireworks for a July 4 event. A patriotic meeting, foot races, horse pulling, and a fireworks display are planned. Grace baseball faces Thatcher in the afternoon. Pioneer day July 24 plans remain undecided.

GRACE Pocatello Tribune American Legion Auxiliary W. Hilton A. W. Adams R. D. Merrill George Ellis Thatcher

Elizabeth McNabb Wins Title as Young 1931 Graduate

The Tribune announced Elizabeth McNabb the youngest member of the 1931 Pocatello High School graduating class. McNabb, daughter of Mrs. Nora J. McNabb of Tyhee, was sixteen on April 19, matching the year’s age criterion for the distinction. Oscar Steely, son of Mrs. Beatrice Steely, was 16 on January 165.

Pocatello High School the Tribune Oscar Steely Beatrice Steely Elizabeth McNabb Nora J. McNabb Tyhee Miss McNabb

Pioneer resident A G Anderson laid to rest in Central

Funeral services for A G Anderson 86 pioneer resident of this section were held at Bancroft L D 8 church with Henry Bjorkman officiating. Deceased born in Sweden emigrated to Utah in 1894 and settled in Central later. Survived by son Gus, daughters Mrs Alber Hansen and Mrs August Sanders, 15 grandchildren and about 20 great grandchildren. His wife died 26 years ago.

Central Idaho Pocatello Tribune Puneral Services A. G. Anderson Bancroft L. D Henry Bjorkman F. ©. Christensen Netla Anderson Ferdinand Christensen Ezra Sorensen Parley Lloyd John Rosdahl Sweden Utah Gus Anderson Alber Hansen August Sanders Mr. Anderson

District Court Opens Monday With Criminal and Civil Dockets

Monday marks the start of a regular term of district court in the county building with two criminal cases and twelve civil matters. The calendar lists cases including State v Everett Scoggins for forgery and State v J A Ross for burglary. The jury list includes R L Herrick and many others from towns like Lava Hot Springs Bancroft Oxford and Downey.

R. M. Terrell State Everett Scoggins J. A. Ross Henry H. Cross Co Western Gasoline Co M. Merman Schleif Paul Bistline Et al Bennion Brady Et al John Tendoy Irene Tendoy Ted West William Beston Continental Standard Mining Co Karl Paine Adm Ve Wirst See Bank Western Ges Co Barber Outdoor Adv. Co

Reader letter defends truck lines against railroad rivals

Mrs J F Bryson argues that truck lines boost local business, reduce capital tied up, and provide jobs. She contends rail service lagged, cites 1913 to 1930 employment and revenue shifts, and claims highway funding supports roads via taxes while trucks aid merchants and relieve unemployment.

Leute Altho Pocatello

Aerialist Elsie Jordan Promotes Exercise

Elsie Jordan of the Barnes circus will perform in Poca tello on June 17. She recalls beginning in circus life as a child and urges women to exercise, criticizing the excuse of not being strong enough as the sign of laziness.

Elsie Jordan al G. Barnes Pocatello Miss Jordan

Kellogg Airport Project Nears Finish in Shoshone County

The Kellogg area airport project valued at ten thousand dollars on a 150 acre site in Shoshone County is reported complete. In Sandpoint, planners move ahead with improvements to North Second Street as part of local road upgrades.

Kellogg Shoshone County

Rabbit litter prices and young does for sale

Advertises white Flemish Giant and Chinchilla Doe rabbits at two dollars each with some young stock. Six to seven month old does priced at one dollar. Contact number 28 R 2 for inquiries.

Idaho Troops Begin Active Training At Camp Boise

Idaho National Guard started a week of active training with field artillery engineers and cavalry. Reveille at 5 15 a m. ten minutes to dress before breakfast then 7 a m to 5 30 p m filled with general army training. Artillery study horse care and marches while engineers design trenches build bridges and fortifications and cavalry cover saddling sword work and mounted drills.

Boise Idaho National Guard Field Artillery Engineers Cavalry

Henry Stampede Dates Set for August Show

Stockholders of the Henry Stampede and Stockmen's Reunion announce the show will run August 6 7 and 8. J E Lau is elected president with Paul Tipton Sr as vice president and S E Matthews as secretary treasurer. Other committees and officials remain as in 1930.

Soda Springs Pocatello Tribune Henry J. E. Lau Paul Tipton S. E. Matthews

Denver Jury Acquits Woman in Husbands Slaying Case

A Denver jury found Mrs. Maudine Axtell not guilty of slaying her husband Harold W. Axtell police captain after deliberating since 9 20 Friday night. The acquittal came in the West Side court on Saturday night.

Denver Maudine Axtell Harold W. Axtell West Side Court

Hills Bros. Patent Roasting Process Delivers Rich Coffee Flavor

Hills Bros. Coffee touts a patented continuous roasting method that ensures even roasting of each berry. The process controls flow, speed, and heat, producing uniformly delicious flavor and using vacuum packing to remove air and preserve freshness. The ad urges asking for Hills Bros with the Arab trademark.

Hills Bros. Coffee Hills Bros Hills Bros. Coffee, Inc Denver Colorado

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Soda Springs Pioneer League Grace District Gem Valley Payette James Dement Payette Indepent L. D Royal Russian Chorus Agreneva Slaviansky Mara Slaviansky Indiana Semple Department 90 Baltimore Pioneer Panama Canal J. F. Bryson Sandpoint North Second Street Battle Creek National Guard Henry Stampede Purina Anderson Lumber CO East Halliday E. L. Anderson Mgr William Walker Company South Fifth Ave Dorothy Cavanaugh School OF Dancing Eagles Hall South Fifth
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