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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1917
Page
5
Calley, advance man for the Chautauqua, praises the upcoming Pocatello program as the most expensive and premier series ever offered in America. He cites famed performers and lectures by Dr. Henry Smith and Chauncey, arguing local interest and attendance rival major cities.
J M and M Browning noted gun inventors subscribed to 50,000 worth of Liberty bonds. Empire Copper Company directors decided not to declare an extra dividend and would release 50,000 worth of Liberty bonds to be zoned later to stockholders instead of the dividend.
The Danish Lutheran churches in Conah Wisconsin host the United Evangelical Lutheran church convention through the remainder of the week. Clergy and lay members from many states attend the opening proceedings today.
Pocatello Aerie No 110 of the Eagles will elect delegates for the Intermountain District convention to be held in Ogden starting Tuesday June 19. Insurance department plans to discuss as special business. Worthy grand chief of Aerie No 119 Brother G Y Pugin the mire will serve coffee hot dogs and trimmings.
The Altar Society of St. Josephs Catholic church will meet with Mrs. A B Stevens Friday afternoon. The Mebekah lodge hosts a card party tonight at the Odd Fellows hall on North Main with promises of a good time.
The Stake Choir of the L D S church will hold a dance at the K of P hall tomorrow evening. An excellent program has been prepared and friends of the organ will be present.
The Women of Woodcraft will hold their monthly social dance next Tuesday evening at Woodmen hall. The public is invited and a lunch will be served during the event.
The Christian church at Lander and Hayes will host Mrs Menzies and the C W M E ladies tomorrow afternoon. Mr Menzies will speak in the evening on Missions in India detailing church work and evangelism.
The funeral for the late Wm F Matthews was held yesterday at 3 pm from the family home at 434 N Hayes with Rev Hamilton officiating. Burial followed in Mountainview cemetery. Schumacher Hall Funeral Directors operated arrangements.
The police court opened quietly this morning. A woman charged with soliciting on the street was fined $25 and paid it. A man found drinking and carrying a bottle was fined $25 and paid his.
The annual state encampment of the G A R will be held in Boise on June 19 20 and 21 marking the 80th anniversary of the organization in Idaho. Several G A R members will travel from Pocatello to attend and Boise citizens plan a cordial reception.
Os Vacatoii-Della Cooper the assistant to the county superintendent of schools and Ella Francis a teacher at Inkom depart for Portland for the Rose Festival. Upon return Miss Francis will stop in Boise for summer school.
The annual report covers Poeratetl lo public library from June 1916 to June 1917. It lists total circulation and annual figures including 19 129 total books, 4 658 added to date, 402 purchased, 476 donated, and 89 new readers served.
Washington says Senator Borah received a telegram from New York Mayor Mitchell inviting him to speak at a large patriotic celebration on July 4. Borah and Senator Dexter led the judiciary committee drive for a favorable report on the national prohibition constitutional amendment and planned to move it to a senate vote for state ratification.
The Episcopal Theological School in Cambridge marked fifty years of training priests with a celebration on June 13. The semi centennial events highlighted fifty years of work shaping clergy for the Episcopal Church.
Reykjavik reports that Iceland's parliament approved a six month compulsory national service for every young man. The program requires labor on nationally important projects such as road and bridge construction and public buildings.
A brief note explains how classified ads connect job seekers with openings. It highlights the value of listing skills, experience, and contact details to match workers with employers seeking specific qualifications.
The Heald cylinder grinding machine, unique in Idaho, is shown in Paul Roberts Automobile and Machine Shop on North Main. Roberts will install it soon to regrind worn automotive cylinders, enabling local car owners to rebuild engines at low cost. The shop also houses an auto and machinery supply store and represents Hudson, Pierce-Arrow, and Doble Steamer.
In Bannock county a war finance drive kicks off with a goal of $20 000 to support soldiers and Red Cross care. Speakers urge immediate fundraising during a designated campaign week and recommend electing a county and Pocatello chair to coordinate subscriptions from local chapters.
Mrs. J. B. Perkins had a garnet pin stolen in a house robbery seven years ago. The pin resurfaced on a woman’s dress, leading Revelcare agent J. C. Sellers to retrieve it. The suspect initially resisted but surrendered the pin, valued at about $125.
Richmond reports the Democratic primaries set for August will nominate a full state ticket for the November election. Leading contenders are J Taylor Ellyson and John Garland Pollard with Westmoreland Davis as a third aspirant backed by farmers. The party split between pro and anti organization factions shapes the race.
Phoenix report shows the secretary of state issued 992 automobile license tags in May, a record for the month. The tags represent about $7 in fees, reflecting a strong licensing period for the state government.
President Hinckley presided as D. W. Standrod took chair for a Bannock war finance committee formation. R. L. Randell of Boise, secretary of Idaho Red Cross war finance committee, opened his address outlining the committee's purposes.
In a Poca area gathering Dr. Dickinson was unanimously elected and he moved to appoint Mr. Hinkley as campaign manager. Randell then held a short county meeting outlining plans for county war finance committees with attendees Burrell Bear Lake Hill Rigby Toner Aberdeen Evans American Falls and Power. Randell departed for Twin Falls to repeat the meeting and declared the local session a great success.
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