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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1937
Page
3
A collage of notes and letters recounts stories by local figures. It mentions Jeck i t from Missouri, a Derby entry for the Dass of Old Fort Hall, charity for softball tickets, and humorous anecdotes about whiskers and birthdays.
Relatives and friends gathered at the L D S First Ward chapel in Blackfoot to honor Leslie H Hunzeker 23 died at his parents home Monday Bishop James H Yancey presided Verda Bell sang with Leore Filson offering invocation Reverend Charles D Fletcher preached on redemption Howard W Anderson gave the eulogy Royal M Jeppson commented on resurrection Soles were offered between speakers sung by Ada Van Green with Elaine Murdock and Edward Burns accompanying Ruth Smith
The service featured a Wanda Manwaring and Marie Anderson duet with Sarah McClellan. Reverend Fletcher gave the benediction. Pallbearers included Horace Hodge, Morgan Van Orden, Darrell Yost, Kenneth Yost, Lawrence Corey, and Charlie Neuman. Floral tributes carried by Dorothy White, Marion Hansen, Opal Corey, Marguerite Hodge, Gwen Madsen, Velma Van Orden, Eriene Van Orden, Marie Williams, Zelda Van Orden, Elna Rich, Edith Van Orden, Ethel Van Orden, Thelda Fackrell. in charge Mrs L R Clege and Mrs H W Anderson. Interment at Grove City cemetery. W J Van Orden dedicated the grave.
City engineer R F Hamilton says plans for two 4300 by 150 foot runways and an administration building are nearly complete and will be submitted to WPA supervisors and Bureau of Air Commerce for final check. Project funded by city levy of 3000 and total build costs around 19 800 for runways and building 10 000, with white stucco exterior and future expansion options.
Mrs. Francis Russell Huff aged 91 died at her daughter’s home in Nampa on June 11 and body to be driven to Lewiston Utah for services at 2 p.m. at the L D S church. A pioneer of Idaho and Utah born October 18 1845 in a covered wagon. Survived by four sons 14 children 49 grandchildren 38 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. interment in Richmond Utah cemetery.
Dorothy Gresham Ferguson 36 of 541 South Eighth avenue widow of George Jesse Ferguson, World War veteran, died Saturday in a local hospital after six months of illness. She was born in June.
The obituary notes a woman, long time resident of Pocatello, born in 1901 at Butler and a Pocatello school graduate. Survived by four children Geraldine George Robert and Billie all of Pocatello, father W A Gresham of Reno mother, a Los Angeles based daughter in law, brother Vernon Gresham of Reno and sister Mrs R J Jensen of 541 South Eighth Avenue Pocatello. Funeral services pending word from the parents.
Funeral services for Catherine Ann Pence of Mackay are set for 10 a m Sunday at MecHan chapel. Idaho Falls Mayor Chase Clark will deliver the eulogy. Burial will follow at Mountainview cemetery.
The State Board of Education in Moscow plans a meeting next week to authorize a batching unit project for Southern University. Estimates of material costs are prepared and contracts may be issued. The university's carpentry class from the vocational school is expected to provide much of the labor.
A July 5 celebration organized by the Joe Nowacki American Legion post and the Mackay Community club will feature an oldtime picnic with lunch and speeches between sports events. An evening of dancing will close the observance.
Masons from Mackay lodge No 64 and Arco lodge No 48 plan a joint meeting at Mackay to honor W. H. Thompson Burley grand master and Sidney H. Johnson St. Anthony deputy grand master. J. D. Carr says large delegations are expected. A speeding motorist nearly hit a skunk, which turned out to be stuffed on a string as a prank.
A skunk lingered on a winding road to Irondequoit Bay just north of Rochester causing minor travel delays for motorists as officers worked to clear the animal from the highway.
Scottsbluff player Lawrence Sampont had 18 at bats this season with outs to infielders. In his last game he batted three times and hit three home runs, showcasing a dramatic turnaround for the player and the team.
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