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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1928
Page
2
Idaho state news reports farmers began calling for water from Arrowrock reservoir two weeks earlier than last year. Watermaster William E Welsh notes flow at about half the prior year's level as the dry season increases demand. A slight shortage is forecast but not as severe as two years ago. Dam remains full though May run off depleted mountain snow supplies.
The Big Leet River flow decreased after a cool spell since June 1. Water commissioner Lynn Crandall reports 1896 decreed rights, Mackay reservoir around 19 000 acre feet with 7 000 acre feet drawn since irrigation began, and no heavy runoff expected as drifts persist in mountain ledges.
Miss Eunice A. Lyman, once a teacher to Senator Curtis in Topeka and later in Fall River, sent a congratulatory message from Kensington Conn. on the Republican vice presidential nomination. She praised Curtis and expressed belief he will win the election.
Downey reports completion of four toll circuits by M B T & T connecting Downey to Malad Downey to McCammon and Downey to Pocs velo The development signals expanded toll service in the region TRIBUNE special June 18 Downey California.
Idaho National Guard returned to Boise after meeting an advancing force from Twin Falls. Troops moved from Nampa with engineers in the lead, artillery took up positions overlooking the Nampa Boise railroad, and the defending army bivouacked overnight before heading back to the summer camp.
Grea Williams of Salt Lake City spent Sunday in Downey visiting family. Other Downey visitors include Mrs. O E Hendricks and Mrs. Seth Gibbs from Swan Lake. Phil Phillips from Woodland celebrated his 86th birthday and previously ran the first OSL engine here.
In Boise on June 16 an extension on the temporary injunction delaying more stock issues was agreed. A group of 49 stockholders seeks a permanent injunction claiming the officers aim to dep create stock value to gain control of Idaho Copper Company amid a 10 million authorized share pool.
Logan Utah June 1 AP members of battery Q 145th field artillery of the Utah national guard leave for their annual encampment at Jordan Narrows by special train with horses arms and air equipment. Training camp will last two weeks.
A premature harvest attempt by thieves raided three farms in Idaho's Shoestring district Friday night, stealing 173 turkeys. John Ayres woke Saturday to find damage and missing birds, with authorities investigating the incident and reporting losses at L. Leeper’s premises.
Miss Irene Brigg and Howard Stainsof wed in Catello this morning and plan a Portland trip. Local drunk drivers fined or jailed by Police Judge Wright. Charles Male and Edith Hazel Koplin marry in Blackfoot. A stolen car recovered east of town. tires removed. Melba Young and William M. Stevens face support issues after returning from Dillon. Delegates to the Republican National Convention, led by Governor Baldridge, expected back in Boise tomorrow amid Hoover’s convention momentum.
A large crowd attended the state genealogical committee meeting in Arimo on Saturday. The program featured speaker Dy Mae Porer of Downey who gave an engaging talk and received warm responses from attendees.
In Boise the 116th Engineers Idaho National Guard will stage a regimental parade tonight with the regiment practicing the drill on the parade ground and Boise residents summoned from bed to witness the fireworks. A farm expert from West Salt Lake City reports Mrs Charles W Sewell, a national authority on agriculture, will arrive in Salt Lake City on July 2 for engagements.
University of Idaho Southern Branch faculty members split for summer assignments across the nation. Professors stay in Pocatello or travel to Boise Moscow Logan Chicago Spokane and California for teaching research and summer schools.
Look back to horse and buggy days and note how accidents occurred despite care. Modern transport and population growth make crashes likely, so if you are in an accident call the Ghew Auto Co. at 5623 for assistance. they are an official AAA garage.
Governor H O Baldridge said Idaho delegates knew early at Kansas City they would vote for Herbert Moorer. Baldridge noted no date for his return to Idaho and that he would speak in July during several addresses.
Pocatello Aerie No 119 announces a meeting date in July. James C Downey is the secretary and the notice requests members to attend.
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