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The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1940

Page

8

House Stamps Approval On Funds Measure for Defense

The House voted 401 to 1 to approve a $1.706 billion defense bill funding 3,000 planes 68 ships 95 000 army personnel and extensive naval bases. Senate action followed with limited dissent as total defense spending hit $5.022 billion. Navy ordered two battleships and 20 escorts. govt shifted reserve equipment to private industry to speed smokeless powder ammunition.

Associated Press Washington House Congress Senate Marcantonio Al-N. Y Civil Aeronautics Authority CCC Chamber George Barkley Byrnes S. G

Rosa Wright Dies at 75 Wife of William B. Wright

Rosa Ellis Wright, 75, of Pocatello, died at a local hospital after a two week illness. Born June 23, 1864 in Perrysville Missouri, she moved to Gentile Valley as a girl and married William B. Wright on November 1, 1886. Surviving are her husband, three daughters E C Goodwin, Walter M Chambers, and Steve T Collins, three sons Willis Y Wright Ray Wright and Leslie Wright, fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral at McHan chapel Friday at 12:30 pm with Rev. E. T. Ferry. interment Mountainview cemetery.

Rosa Ellis Wright William B. Wright Perrysville Gentile Valley Pocatello E. C. Goodwin Walter M. Chambers

Startling Twin Falls Claim on Hoyt's Compound Relief

Twin Falls resident D. W. Holt reports long term indigestion bloating and gas relief after using Hoyt's Compound at Cook Drug. He says meals are enjoyable sleep is restful and nerves better with regular bowels and natural movements. Sellers urge others to try Hoyt's Compound today.

Cook Drug Company Hoyt D. W. Holt Adams Street Twin Falls Mr. Holt Cook Drug

Roosevelt and War Dept discussed 24 hour civilian arsenal shifts

The president and the war department reviewed removing overtime conflicts for civilian workers in government arsenals and navy shipyards while moving both plants to a 24 hour three shift system. The army also plans a large expansion in Alaska to defend air bases. Representatives Anderson and Costello proposed a home defense reserve to guard strategic areas in emergencies.

Roosevelt War Department Army Alaska Anderson R., Calif Costello D. Calif

Around Town Notes Include Theft Reports and Local Notices

Nancy Scardino reports her bicycle stolen from 454 North Fourth. Robert Miers reports his bike stolen from the baseball park during last night’s game. Idaho Pioneer Day closures announced for Bannock county courthouse and state liquor store. W P Havener and R M Carter discuss with WPA officials in Boise. Mrs Empey returns from Los Angeles with grandchildren Emma Joe Kearns and Donna Mae McManus.

Nancy Scardino North Fourth Robert Miers Taft Bert Empey Los Angeles Emma Joe Kearns Donna Mae McManus

Local Nuisance and Minor Offenses Reported

Law intoxication fined 100 dollars for Markis Hendershot. Vagrancy fined 50 dollars for John Severson. Parking violations involve Guy Pyzer, Mrs John Apa, John Apa and Veda Satterfield who forfeited one-dollar bonds. Petit larceny Louis Johnson pleaded guilty and received 30 days in jail before Justice William Ryan. Disturbing the peace Edison T Jones to appear Friday morning before Justice Ryan.

Guy Pyzer John Apa Veda Satterfield Louis Johnson William Ryan Disturbing the Peace Edison T. Jones Justice Ryan

Hospital Births and Residency Notices

At Statistics General hospital Roy A Wigand 822 W Cente reports a girl born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs C O McOmbe 846 N Main. St Anthony hospital lists Mike Huerta 730 N Fourth a girl born Wednesday. Lynn Brothers hospital records a boy born Sunday to Mr and Mrs C B Traughber R F D 1. Nearby couples include William C Kline 19 Pocatello and Verna Wilson 18 Blackfoot William F Criswell legal and Lucy Belle Pearson legal both of Pocatello Ralph A Roberts 24 Pocatello and Alice M Henson 21 Tetonia Joe Horton 24 and Marjorie Michaelson 18 both of Aberdeen.

General Hospital Roy A. Wigand W. Cente C. O. McOmbe N. Main St. Anthony Hospital Mike Huerta Lynn Brothers Hospital C. B. Traughber R.F.D Wiliam C. Kline Pocatello Verna Wilson Blackfoot Willam F. Criswell Legal Lucy Belle Pearson Ralph A. Roberts Alice M. Henson Tetonia Joe Horton Marjorie Michaelson Aberdeen

France Faces Paris Fate Decision Amid German Onslaught

Omens of disaster hang over France as Churchill and Reynaud discuss urgent choices with Petain and Weygand. They face whether to defend Paris or retreat south of the Loire Seine, weighing public resolve and the risk of surrender against continuing resistance.

Kirke L. Simpson France Churchil Reynaud Petain Weygand Paris Loire-Seine Germany Marne-Paris-Seine Lotre-Seine Prance

Franklin Plans Pioneer Day As 80th Anniversary Fete

Franklin Idaho readies Pioneer Day events to mark the 80th anniversary of the settlement and 50 years of Idaho statehood. The celebration highlights include a $25,000 pioneer relic museum, a history of settlement by L D families from Provo, and seasonal employment in pea canning and dairy farming. Gov. C A features at the Saturday morning program.

Franklin Idaho Provo Utah Territory of Deseret State of Pranklin Pioneer City Sons and Daughters of the Pioneers

Idaho L D S Leaders Headline Weekend Fair Events

Bottolfsen of Idaho and a member of the general authorities of the L D S church will attend as part of weekend activities. Afternoon attractions include softball games a rodeo with bronc busting and trick riding and many other events. Dances will be held Friday and Saturday nights.

Weekly Show Series Ends at Chief Theatre

The final program in the shop keepsake series debuts next Saturday morning at the Chief theatre under Pocatello business group sponsorship. Sylvia Sidney and Lief Erickson star in One Third of a Nation a drama of tenement life with soaring critical praise. Short subjects include Following the Hounds color cartoon A Boy a Gun and Birds and The Song Hit Parade. Tickets are free at participating stores and available before Saturday. The show runs from 9 to 1.

Chief

Free shoppers show adjoins Saturday park tour

A complete show will be presented after 11 15 Saturday morning. The coupon in The Pocatello Tribune and Idaho State Journal admits one to the free shoppers' show. West Yellowstone offers a sightseeing bus through the park. Yellowstone will be more popular this year as a two day park tour is offered.

Dad Pocatello Tribune Idaho State Journal Yellowstone O'Connor

Summer Bus Service To West Yellowstone Opens

Regular summer bus service to West Yellowstone gateway to Yellowstone National Park opens June 17. R J OConnor traffic manager Union Pacific stages says connections will be made at the terminal and along the route for improved summertime travel.

West Yellowstone Yellowstone National Park R. J. O'Connor Union Pacific Stages

Noodle Wound Reported In Domestic Incident

Minneapolis June 13 a dry noodle caused injury to Mrs Celinda Ranweiler when it pierced her thumbnail and she required hospital treatment. The incident adds to a rising list of domestic hazards noted in local reports.

Minneapolis Celinda Ranweiler

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