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The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1940

Page

12

Parade Bicycles Promoted In Pocatello Event

Montgomery Ward & Co and The Tribune Journal sponsor a June 22 bicycle parade in Pocatello to promote safe riding. Registration begins today with safety rules and a set of color discs for entrants. Nine prizes plus a first trophy will be awarded after the parade route from Montgomery Ward to the Ward parking lot.

Pocatello Montgomery Ward & Co Tribune- Journal W. L. Bruce Montgomery Ward Bannock Safety Council Mr. Donat Sporting Goods Arthur Wyeth Main Bonneville Ward Delca

Drunken Drivers May Lose Cars

Boise dispatch reports state safety director Dan F. Banks urged stricter traffic rules. He cited the power of law to seize vehicles from drunken drivers as a deterrent and part of broader efforts to curb motor vehicle offenses.

Boise Dan F. Banks

Commissioner considers suspending licenses without hearing

Banks reported 26 licenses revoked in May for drunken driving and noted a sudden rise in traffic fatalities. He said the department is filing arrest and conviction tickets under the names of motorists, warning that drivers pursued into court may end up on foot.

Banks

Elks Invite Public To Attend Flag Day Exercises

Walter Cleave will address residents of Pocatello and Elks club members at Flag day services sponsored by Gate City Elks in lodge rooms Friday at 8 p m. The public is invited. Activities follow a month of Elks planning led by H J Swanson. Fred Hilliard will discuss the history of U S flags from Betsy Ross to the present banner. R G Goranson James Gardner and Donald Kissane perform musical numbers as a trio. Only 10 men since George Washington have led the U S army, Gen George C Marshall now chief.

Walter Cleave Pocatello and Elks Club Gate City Elks Elks H. J. Swanson Fred Hilliard United States Betsy Ross U. S George Washington U. S. Army George C. Marshall

Gamble Loses Tax Case in Idaho Licensing Dispute

District Judge Charles F. Koelsch ruled that Gamble-Skozemo, Inc. operates a chain under Idaho law and must be licensed. State Tax Commissioner Byron Defenbach sought $39,494 in back taxes. Gamble argued only four Idaho stores were owned by it and denied owning 28 others, a position challenged after a Colorado decision.

Boise Gamble-Skozemo, Inc Minnesota Idaho Charles F. Koelsch Byron Defenbach Gamble Simlar Colorado

Rotary Hears Talk On War Angles

Rev. Edmund R. Cody of St Joseph's church told Rotary members today that the Europe war pits Christianity against totalitarianism. Major H. J. Liston introduced him. Music by Rollin Pease and Mrs. T. R. Nielsen accompanied a 15 minute program. Guests included Niel F. Boyle Archie A. Kennedy Art Hayes Ralphy A. Baker and L. H. Merrill.

Edmund R. Cody St Joseph's Church Rotary Club Europe Father Cody H. J. Liston Rollin Pease University of Arizona At Tucson T. R. Nielsen Niel F. Boyle Archie A. Kennedy Blackfoot Art Hayes Pocatello Ralphy A. Baker Boise L. H. Merrill Idaho Falls

Idahoan Dies In Accident

Frank W. Perry a 47 year old resident of Pocatello Idaho remained in fair condition at a Brigham City hospital after an early Tuesday autmobile collision on State highway. His car collided with a coal truck driven by George A. Phelps 56 of Bancroft Idaho. Perry suffered six broken ribs a broken nose a badly cut hand and bruises while Phelps had minor injuries.

Brigham City Frank W. Perry Pocatello Idaho Brigham City Hospital Phelps

Japs Demand That Foreigners Leave

The Japanese controlled central Chinese government at Nanking called for the withdrawal of all European forces, warships, and armed units from China. Led by Wang Ching-Wei and acting on Japanese guidance, the regime claimed to seek only to avoid untoward incidents and noted British French and Italian troops are still present in various locations.

Shanghai Nanking China Wang Ching-Wei Britain France Italy

Former Pocatellan Among Graduates

Clarence J. Walters, former Pocatello high school student body president in 1930, graduated from Georgetown University on June 10 and married Mildred Holder of Pocatello the same day. Walters, son of Mr and Mrs John C. Walters of 1330 North Grant, had been a naval academy graduate and later served as a marshal at commencement after passing the DC bar exams in March.

Pocatello Clarence J. Walters Pocatello High School Georgtown University Mildred Holder Georgetown Walters John C. Walters North Grant Gate City Hi-Y de Molay Naval Academy At Annapolis Georgetown University District of Columbia

Ladies Aid Plans Activities for Visiting Lions Club

The Ladies auxiliary to the Poca Tello Lions Club engages in crafting entertainment plans for visiting Lions. They coordinate events and activities to showcase hospitality and support for attendees.

Pocatello Lions’ Club

Girl Fifth Columnist Faces Death at District Convention

Mrs. A R Woolley president of the local auxiliary says the district convention will be held in Pocatello June 21 and 22 with several hundred delegates and ladies attending. Committees are formed with Mrs Woolley and several other chairmen directing planning activities.

Pocatello A. R. Woolley Woolley John F. Lund Richard, Clayton Marvin J. Christensen James G. Hopper Owen Beazley F. M. Bistline

Ethiopian Officer To Oppose Italy

Berou newly appointed commander-in-chief of Haile Selassie forces in Ethiopia leaves Jerusalem to lead against Italy. He says allies are necessary and vows to return home triumphant with the negus and the Lion of Judah at the head.

Jerusalem Fitawar Berou Haile Selassie Ethiopia Italy Aegus Judah

Principal Dietz to Visit Pocatello for lecture

Paul C. Dietz, chairman of the mathematics department at Principia College, will tour cities en route to the Pacific coast. He will conference at the Bannock hotel Friday and deliver a free illustrated lecture at 8 p.m., showcasing Principia motion pictures on extracurriculars. California car crash toll data: 542,370 killed or injured from 1928 to 1939.

Paul C. Dietz Principia Upper School St. Louis Pocatello Pacific Coast Principia Bannock Hotel

Crash Kills 1 Hurts 4 In Montana Accident

Five youths were in a car that overturned 80 miles west of Missoula. Ben Weinstein of Spokane died at St Patricks hospital five hours after the crash. Robert Brown of Boise was listed in serious condition with brain concussion and possible skull and back fractures. The other injured were recovering, with X rays ordered to assess injuries. Robert Alexanderson of Caldwell was among the passengers.

Missoula Mont Ben Weinstein Spokane Wash Robert Brown Boise Ida Here St. Patrick's Hospital Weinstein Robert Alexanderson Cald

Idaho Citizens Suffer Minor Injuries In Incident

In Idaho a person sustained rib injuries and abrasions while another from Pullman Washington and a third from Ashton Idaho escaped with minor cuts and bruises according to a physician.

Well Idaho Robert Pritchard Pullman, Wash Alvin Orm Ashton Ida Said

China Budgets Pay Debts Twice Yearly on Lunar New Year

Outstanding bills and obligations are settled twice a year in China. Settlement days align with the lunar new year in January or February and occur again six months later, ensuring timely payments.

China

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