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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1924
Page
5
Sanitary Inspector W L Raymond released the June milk report noting most dairies scored B after a wind and sand storm affected sediment tests. He warned sunlight exposure accelerates bacterial growth, reducing sample quality regardless of milker care. The full report follows.
Second day of the Ida ho Osteopathic convention at the Bannock hotel featured clinics and demonstrations. Doctors from Boise Idaho Falls Caldwell and other southeastern Idaho cities attended while Dr Carl Johnson of Louisville Kentucky emphasized posture as a health factor noting perversion of structure and abuse of function. The group toured western states with demonstrations by Dr Gerdene of Los Angeles and Dr Becker of Kirksville Missouri and later visited Lava Hot Springs for a swim and picnic dinner.
Thaonan chamber forum will meet at luncheon on Wednesday with a report on Craters of the Moon dedication and national memorial ceremony at Arco Sunday. W C Robinson city recreation director outlines the summer playground program and training for older youths as aides. Music by J I King.
Oliver J. Dixon, recently named general secretary of the Pocatello Y M C A, will arrive in the city June 30 and begin duties July 1. He currently leads three associations in Pottsville Pennsylvania and previously ran a city and railroad Y M C A in Holidaysburg. Dixon, married with two children, is highly recommended by national railroad Y M C A secretaries.
Victor Vieria physical director at the Y M C A attends the University of Illinois summer school for special physical education courses. As physical director of the Pocatello association he has been active in developing a broad swimming and life saving program.
Reverend J. C. Dolan, pastor of St. Joseph's Pro Cathedral, leaves for a month long vacation on Sunday. He travels to Dubuque, his old home, and will be away during his absence. Reverend J. J. Reynolds of Columbia University in Portland, Oregon, will be in charge.
Fletcher Kirkendall, caretaker at the local tourist motor camp, reports a season record was set Monday night with fifty eight cars registered. Assuming three and a half persons per car, about 203 visitors stayed at the Poratello tourist camp last night.
Real estate transfers filed Monday include Gittins George Jr etux to Henry A Thies Lot 4 6 Bik 205 9400 ft Hooper Andrew etux to Charles Mason part NEI 4 See 20 Two 9 8 R 38 B 45 acre Mason Charles etux to Andres Hooper Lote 5 6 7 8 9 10 Bik 8 Lava.
The United Commercial Travelers select Pocatello as the next council meeting city with Billings Montana hosting a recent grand council session. Officers and delegates were elected or named for the supreme council to meet in Columbus Ohio June 24 with plans to dedicate a new building costing several hundred thousand dollars.
L E Godwin acts as acting general secretary announces track and field aquatic meet as part of summer church conferences in Idaho. More than 1000 attendees expected with sessions in morning and recreation in afternoons at Bellevue and Ketchum July 8 to 15. Noted speakers include Rev. G William Barnum and leaders from New York Philadelphia and San Francisco.
George Harold Scott and Mydia Velma Norton wed Saturday at the bride’s parents’ home 666 South Fourth Avenue. Officiant A. Y. Butterfield of the L D S church. John W. Christofferson served as best man and Julia Norton as bridesmaid. The couple will reside in Pocatello with Scott employed as a machinist in the Short Line shops.
Bank clearings in Pocatello today totaled 171230.27 dollars. A marriage license was issued at the county clerks’ office to Journey W Lee of Marvin Arkansas and Ada Williamson of Bynham Texas. Ralph Hutchinson the Tech athletic director returned from a three day Mackay fishing trip reporting good luck and fair weather. The Misses Adelyne and Burrus daughters of Mr and Mrs Burrus are due home tonight from Seattle where they attended the University of Washington.
Workmen began repairs inside the police station on South Second avenue this morning. The project includes recalso mining walls, painting woodwork, and other necessary interior repairs.
Mrs Walter C Steers and her young son visit Miss Jean Campbell at Woolley avenue ments. Mrs Steers previously Miss Ella Campbell of this city and is sister of Alex Campbell of South Seventh avenue. The funeral of W H Chestnut was held Friday at 2 30 p m June 6 from 1013 North Galfeld with Rev CG H Cleaves officiating and interment at Mountain View under McHan Undertaking Co.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Grant of Ogden attend the funeral of Daniel Feldsted. Mr. Grant recently served as station master for the O. W. L. in Pocatello and was transferred to Ogden, where he now holds the post of depot master.
Funeral services for Wm Gilbert Sr will be held Wednesday at 2 PM in the Third Ward L D S church with Bishop Horsfall presiding. The body will be shipped by McHan Undertaking Co to Brigham City Utah for interment.
John Pattis was found guilty in police court this morning for violating the health ordinance by failing to connect to the sewer. A $25 fine was imposed by Police Judge John W. Peter, with the defendant serving notice of appeal to the district court.
Wallace Moshier told police he was attacked near Brady park at about 6 30 this morning and robbed of 53 45 by two African American men. Descriptions were given to police but the suspects were not found after a search.
The funeral for Mrs Lulu Graham took place at 2 pm at McHan Undertaking chapel with Elder H G Thureton of the Adventist church conducting. Pallbearers included W R Blalock and B W McGowan among others. a trio sang two selections. Mrs Minnie Scardino, 21, died Monday night at her mother's home on North Fourth Avenue. she leaves a husband Gaspere Scardino, a son, a daughter, two sisters and a brother. Schumacher and Hall handled arrangements. details to follow.
J Charles McCrory infant son of Mr and Mrs Fred McCrory died Monday night at 150 North Fifteenth avenue. Funeral in Schumacher and Hall chapel officiated by Bishop Edgley Wednesday afternoon. Father employed as motorcycle officer with city police. In separate city police court session Wilkins Bender Johnson Barron Gilgert Larsen Gallagher fined 25 each and ordered to leave town. Wallace McCune fined 15 or jailed for nonpayment.
Invitation issued to Pocatello residents to join Blackfoot I P O EB and Chamber of Commerce on an excursion to Arco and Mackay for a large barbecue. Train departs Blackfoot at 8 am and returns at midnight with tickets limited to Friday night on the regular train.
At the adjourned meeting the city council opened bids for seventy two thousand sixty dollars in general obligation bonds and awarded the sale to E. H. Rollins & Son of Denver. Other submitted bids came from N. B. Hill & Company Cincinnati Palmer Bond & Mortgage Co Edward L. Burton Company Salt Lake Bea Songood & Mayer Cincinnati Central Trust Co Salt Lake and several others. A separate communication asked to install a gasoline storage tank at 1202 South Fifth Avenue and the fire chief and councilman were asked to review. City Attorney B W Davis reported the council lacks authority to hire a welfare worker and that ordinances do not specify police recruitment, suggesting policewomen could be hired under civil service rules.
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