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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1931

Page

7

Officers Ride With Kidnappers in Pottstown

State police accompanied by concealed officers intercepted a staged kidnapping of Dr J Elmer Porter at a lonely Pottstown location. Philadelphia gangsters Edward Kitchell and Harry McKay and accomplice Foster Weand were arrested after the doctor was diverted to a ransom scheme. Letters found on Weand indicated a $15 000 ransom to be paid by Porter’s brother Samuel.

Pottstown J. Elmer Porter Security Trust Company Edward Kitchell Harry McKay Philadelphia Dr Porter Dr. Porter Foster Weand Weand Samuel

Girls Turn Gypsies Camp Adventure Near City Creek

The Pocatello Camp Fire Girls invite all members to a June 19 outing to City Creek. The group departs at 8:30 a.m. from the L D S recreational hall on West Center for games, a lunch in a magic ring, a bonfire, songs, and stories.

Pocatello City Creek West Center

Novice jumper lands in river near Fairfax airport

An 18 year old restaurant employee parachuted from a plane over the Missouri river near Fairfax airport for thrill. Arthur Wintheiser, test pilot, saw Ruth Dunning land in shallow water then disappear after the chute failed to fully open. Government parachute rigger Glenn Shomate said friends doubted the leap. effort to locate her continued as dive began.

Kansas City Missouri River Fairfax Airport Arthur Wintheiser Ruth Dunning Glenn Shomate Shomate

Parachutes Caught in Plane Door Force Escape

Two parachutes carried by a person caught in the door of the plane and sho mate kicked it loose.

Shomate

Around Town Highlights From Pocatello and Provo

Della West returns from Provo where she attended Brigham Young University. Setting of Union Grain & Elevator versus McCammon Ditch case vacated for June 22 hearing. A 115 member Women’s General Missionary Society special train passes through Pocatello en route to Portland coast. Mrs AC Hinckley expected in Pocatello this week after wintering near San Francisco. Ex-Indian Officer George Metz released after being charged with obtaining merchandise under false pretenses. Thomas Leary and Frank McDonald visiting from Los Angeles plan trips to Yellowstone and Portland en route home.

Della West A. A West Provo Brigham Young University Union Grain & Elevator Company McCammon Ditch Company Et al Women's General Missionary Society The United Presbyterian Church Pocatello Hlis En Rooute Portland Pacific Coast AC Hinckley San Francisco Pocatello George Metz Fort Hall Reservation E. G Houde

Family set to leave for Portland with Browers

Mrs A C Wilson and her children Norma Edith and Clayton depart this evening for Portland Oregon. She travels with her parents Mr and Mrs A L Brower and sister Gladys.

Portland A C Wilson Norma Edith Clayton Ore A. L Brower Gladys

Man Returns From 30-Day Leave To Resume Yellowstone Run

A man from Utah division brakeman returns Wednesday from a 30 day leave of absence after visits in Butte Missoula and Spokane He will resume his run on the Yellowstone branch.

Utah Butte Missoula Spokane Yellowstone

Governor's Wife Attends National Conventions in New York

Mrs. C. Ben Ross leaves for Buffalo to attend the Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle convention. She is Idaho’s state manager and travels with her son Dewey H. Ross. In New York City she will visit Governor Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt, then plan a trip to Atlantic City and Richmond to join the Business and Professional Women Federation events.

C. Ben Ross Buffalo New York Supreme Forest Woodman Circle America Rios Idahorganization Dewey H. Ross Philadelphia Ross New York City Franklin D. Roosevelt Atlantic City Richmond Vir Business and Professional Women Federation Th Boise Club

F O E Jubilee Dance Monday Night at Danes Gardens

The F O E holds a jubilee dance to celebrate the end of a membership drive that increased members by 100. A large parade will travel the business district Saturday evening as tickets for the event sell quickly and the committee promises a memorable night.

Danes Gardens Order of Pawies Big Fogle Pac Ce Charpe Bs Oper

Meridell Dance Night With Logan and Shadowland Orchestra

A dance event in Meridell features Logan and his Original Shadowland Dance Orchestra at Meridell Park tomorrow Friday night. Admission details appear unclear in the current text.

Meridell Lit Logan Shadowland Dance Orchestra Meridela Park

Alameda Ladies Aid Meeting and ORC Session Notice

A meeting of the ladies aid of the Alameda community Sunday School will be held at the chapel Friday. L A to the ORC will meet in regular session Friday afternoon at the W O W hall at 2 30 o clock Ruth chapter No 3. O ER S will meet in regular session this evening at 8 o clock at the Masonic temple to transact business.

Ladies’ Aid of the Alameda “Community L. A ORC W. O. W. Hall Ruth Chapter O. ER. S Masonic Temple

Jobs Daughters Elect Officers at Masonic Temple

At the June 14 meeting of the Order of Jobs Daughters at the Masonic temple, Florence Schage was elected honored queen, Margaret Cass senior princess, Margaret Slingsworth Fayilos princess, Kathryn Brendt guide, and Ruth Johnson marshal for six months. Appointive officers will be named and all officers installed at the June 28 meeting. Mrs W. J. Gorell is guardian of the order.

Order of Jobs Daughters Masonic Temple Florence Schage Margaret Cass Margaret Slingsworth Fayilos Kathryn Brendt Ruth Johnson Mre W. J. Gorell Guardian of the Order

Trial Extends Into Third Day In Utah Refining Case

The case involving Merman Sonbet, tied to a Utah refining venture, stretched into a third day of trial. Judge RM Terrell presides as attorneys argue a sales contract dispute and related technical issues.

Merman Sonbet Utah OF Refining RM Terrell Jy Merriet Court Totewalt

Thanking those who attended funeral services for Uncle Jonny Carnes

The Carnes family expresses gratitude to all who rendered assistance during the funeral and burial of their late father and uncle. Special thanks are extended to Mr Harvey Hutchinson and Mrs Fa LaVatta for their contributions and floral offers, and to the many friends who provided support.

Perone West Jonny Carnes Harvey Hutchineon Ant Fariis LaVatta

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