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The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1939

Page

2

Thoughts of a Nation Week Reflects Widely Oriented Celebrations

A long reflective column discusses national weeks such as airmail and pet care celebrations, contrasts with a personal letter from A. F. W. of Pocatello to her father, and shares memories of family, heritage, and patriotism. The writer notes visits by Union Pacific official N. A. Williams, discusses local park bear pen concerns, and recalls film previews and social life.

Big Ben British Empire Father A. F. W. Pocatello

Heritage of the Desert film at Orpheum highlights Zane Grey

Zane Grey's novels have been adapted widely, with Heritage of the Desert praised for establishing his fame. The Orpheum opens the film on Friday, featuring Donald Woods Evelyn Venable Russell Hayden and others, while Bob Livingstone leads the companion feature Federal Manhunt.

Zane Grey Harry Sherman Orpheum Theatre Grey New York Delaware River Harpers Arizona C. J Buffalo) Jones America Donald Woods Evelyn Venable Russell Hayden Robert Barrat

Officials elected at Stewart Hoover post American Legion

Officers elected at the regular business meeting of Stewart Hoover post of the American Legion include J. J. Leonard as commander A. F. Cutler first vice commander Christen Frey second vice commander Robert Pendlebury adjutant finance officer Frank Smith historian W. E. Evans sergeant at arms Ralph Peck chaplain and executive committeemen M. W. Brown and P. H. Stowell district executive committeemen J. I. Young.

Blackfoot Stewart Hoover American Legion J. J. Leonard A. F. Cutler Christen Frey Robert Pendlebury Frank Smith W. E. Evans Ralph Peck M. W. Brown P. H. Stowell J. I. Young

Man of Conquest life of Sam Houston at Chief theater

The film Man of Conquest opens at the Chief theater with Richard Dix as Sam Houston. It covers 1812 to 1836 highlighting the War of 1812 the Alamo and San Jacinto with a large supporting cast including Gail Patrick Joan Fontaine Edward Ellis Ralph Morgan and Max Terhune. The story follows Houston's career and his ties to Andrew Jackson and figures like Eliza Allen Margaret Lea Santa Ana Stephen Austin Deaf Smith and the defenders of the Alamo.

Sam Houston Chief Theater Richard Dix the Alamo San Jacinto Houston Gail Patrick Joan Fontaine Edward Bilis C. Henry Gordon Robert Armstrong Victor Jory Ralph Moreau Max Terhune George Hayes the Raven Andrew Jackson Edward Ellis Texas Eliza Allen Margaret Lea Santa Ana Stephen Austin Ralph Morgan Deaf Smith The Alamo James Bowie Davie Crockett Robert Barrat William D. Travis

The Gorilla opens with chills and laughs on Broadway

Ralph Spence presents a unique theater mix in The Gorilla at Broadway with hair raising suspense and comedy. The Ritz Brothers star in the onscreen version at the Orpheum with Anita Louise Patsy Kelly and Bela Lugosi among a strong cast. Women in the Wind features Irene Dunne and Fred MacMurray in a sweeping dramatic romance. Cherra Punji in Assam records 610 inches of mean annual rainfall, the world’s wettest place.

Ralph Spence 20Th Century Fox Orpheum Theatre Ritz Brothers Alan James Sid Silvers Charlotte Annette Ruth Ritz Harry Jimmy Darryl F. Zanuck Anita Louise Patsy Kelly Lionel Atwill Bela Lugosi Joseph Calleia Edward Norris Wally Vernon Kay Francis William Gor-man Orpheum Today Cherra Punji Assam

Dunne and MacMurray Star in Invitation to Happiness

Irene Dunne and Fred MacMurray co star for the first time in the drama Invitation to Happiness opening Saturday at the Chief theater. The film presents a human story about issues faced by ordinary couples in a realistic setting with the star duo front and center.

Fred Irene Dunne-MacMurray Wesley Ruggles Irene Dunne Fred MacMurray Charlie Ruggles William Collier, Jr Billy Cook Marion Martin Claude Binyon John Doe

Theatres Listings For Theaters Roundup

Movietone News and multiple film pairings fill the week across CHIEF ORPHEUM CAPITOL and RIALTO. Starred casts include Brian Aherne Victor McLarl en June Lang and Richard Dix Gail Patrick Edward Ellis Glenda Farrell Barton MacLane and more with serials cartoons and news events.

Brian Aherne Victor McLarlen June Lang Captain Pury Paul Lukas Lee Tracy Virginia Weidler Fixer Dugan Movietone News Richard Dix Gail Patrick Edward Ellis Glenda Farrell Barton MacLane Lupe Velez Leon Errol Mexico Orpheum the Ritz Brothers the Gorilla Anita Louise Kay Francis William Gargan Cartoon Porky Margaret Lindsay Marie Wilson the Jones Family Cairo Zane Grey Art Jarrett Rialto Joan Crawford James Stewart Lew Ayer Lewis Stone John Litel Ann Sheridan Frank McHugh Janet Chapman Tom Sawyer Tommy Keily Ann Robson Dionne Quintuplets Jean Hersholt Claire Trevor Cesar Romero Victor McLaglen Chester Morris Wendy Barrie Detective Donald O’connor Billy Cook Flying G. Men Jessie James Tyrone Power Henry Fonda Nancy Kelly Pat O’brien Joan Blondel Bobby Jordan

Captain Fury delivers frontier romance in Australia theme

Pioneering days in Australia are dramatized in Hal Reach’s Captain Fury starring Brian Aherne Victor McLagren June Lang with John Carradine George Zucco Pau Lukas Virginia Field Douglas Dumbrille Lumsden Hare Mary Gordon John Warburton Claude Allister. Fury, a political prisoner from Ireland, lands among land barons near Sydney and confronts their feud to bring law and order in thrilling episodes.

Australia Hal Reach Captain Fury Brian Aherne Victor McLagren June Lang Wil Chief John Carradine George Zucco Pau! Lukas Virginia Field Douglas Dumbrille Lumsden Hare Mary Gordon John Warburton Claude Allister Roach Malibu Hills California Captain Pary Ireland

Highways Report Details Road Conditions Around Pocatello

The weekly state highways bureau report notes all area routes in good shape. U S 30 east of McCammon is rough in spots, oiling near Lava Hot Springs underway. U S 91 south of McCammon rough in places. Sawtooth Park highway good. Galena Summit open. Ketchum to Stanley rough north of Rogerson causing detours.

Pocatello State Bureau of Highways McCammon Lava Hot Springs Sawtooth Park Galena Summit Ketchum Stanley Rogerson

Caldwell Park Concert by City Band Today

The city municipal band directed by Guy Gates performs at 5 p m today in Caldwell park as part of a summer concert series rotating between Caldwell park and Ross park. The program includes Grand Entry march Echoes from Metropolitan American Patrol Semper Fidelis Firefly Selections Belle of Mexico Overture Poet and Peasant and U S Field Artillery march.

Pocatello City Caldwell Park East Center Street Ross Park Guy Gates The Drand King Tobani Meacham Sousa Friml Jolo Suppe U. S. Field Artillery

Local Elks Night Planned Around Cardinals Game

Elks lodge No. 674 officers assist Harold Hinckley in organizing Elks Night at Pioneer League park Tuesday when the Cardinals open a three game set with Lewiston. Delegates invite Idaho Falls Blackfoot and Burley Elks. caps, parade to the park, reserved seating, infield sodded and grandstand painting details noted. Game time 8 30 p m.

Elks Lodge No Harold C. Hinckley Elks Night Elks Pioneer League Baseball Park Cardinals Lewiston Indians Hinckley Emil W. Pew Myron Porges Chris Sorgatz Jack Steir Joe Jenkinson Charles Billmeyer Spencer Ford Elks Lodge Idaho Falls Blackfoot Burley Loval Elks

Emmett Plans Cherry Festival Program

Emmett Idaho prepares its annual cherry festival with the program set for June 22. Governor C. A. Bottolfsen and J. D. Price of Malad were invited to attend. Miss Doris Hart of Emmett will serve as queen of the day.

Emmett Idaho C. A. Bottolfsen J. D. Price Malad Idaho Department of the American Legion Doris Hart

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