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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1926

Page

4

Police hunt killer in Seattle girl murder case

Seattle police continued the search for a man linked to the killing of Sylvia Howard Gaines near Green Lake last Wednesday. Edward Dietsch, a dishwasher, was released after admitting presence near the scene, with witnesses and university students corroborating sightings and a possible suspect observed carrying a burden on the lake shore. The bereaved Gaines family pressed for answers as investigators compare descriptions with a previously detained man and seek a bolster to the growing case.

Seattle Sylvia Howard Gaines Smith College Green Lake Edward Dietsch Everett Here Dietsch Gaines Miss Gaines Bryant D. Brady University of Washington Sore Odessa Gaskill Dwight Kansum Wallace C. Gaines California HH. S. Maynard Lynnfield Mass

Annual Christian Churches Convention Concludes in Caldwell

The twenty seventh annual convention of Christian churches of south Idaho closed in Caldwell with a banquet and evangelistic sermon. Speakers urged opposition to nullifying the eighteenth amendment and Volstead act and to promote peace, international goodwill, and youth Christian training. Jerome will host next year’s meeting. H C Shropshire was named president and F J Cook state field worker. About 4,000 members across 23 churches showed 20 percent growth. plans include new fields, a stewardship drive, and a youth conference.

Caldwell Convention of Christian Churches of South Idaho F. McCall Japan America McCall Idaho Jerome H. C. Shropshire Rupert F. J. Cook Payette C. F. Burgess Boise C. C. Curtis Twin Falls A. K E. Johnson BB Titus W. 4. Butterworth Nampa R. F. Jaminon E. M. Tomlinson Buhl E. [. Mitchell W. M. Gibbs Idaho Falls A. E. Johnson Woman's Missionary Society Christian Churches of

Hill leaves Pocatello for Salt Lake AP post

R R Hill longtime AP wire man for the Tribune departs Pocatello after three years to join the Associated Press in Salt Lake City Utah. He came to Pocatello in September 1923 from Walla Walla Washington and wrote a popular sport column. Hill organized the Pocatello Pistol and I Sale club now with over 150 members, and has been active in boxing events in the city.

R. R. Hill Associated Press Pocatello Tribune Salt Lake City Utah Mr.Hill Pocatello Walla Walla The Tribune Mr. Hill Pocatello Pistol Hill Gaie City Boxin State Journal T the Tribune

Pocatello Woman Named to State B P W Directors

Mrs. Lucile V. Bailey of The Pocatello Tribune joined Idaho Business and Professional Women board at Nampa after delegates from Pocatello attended the sixth annual convention June 14 15. Several officers and guests spoke including Miss Mary Stewart of Washington D C. and Miss Jessie Lloyd Blackfoot was elected state president. Delegates from sixteen Idaho towns attended with over two hundred women present.

Lucile V. Bailey Pocatello Tribune Idaho Business and Professional Women’s Organization Nampa Bailey Pocatello Lillian Spangberg Naomi Fraker Esther Olsen Cleo Nichols Margaret D. 8S. Stringfellow Boisers Ahlma Evans Gooding Ary Dobinson Twin Falls M. Mueller Lewiston Jan Call Moscow Leah Pond Bull Jane Chase Jesse Lloyd Blackfoot Mary Stewart Washington Idaho Wdusiness and Professional Women's Clubs Mary Dobingon D. C Stewart Idaho Federation Our National Federation Federation of Business and Professional Women Women's Club United States Peggy Stewart Utah Federation Oggy New York Europe Hell Jessie Lloyd Martha Hummell St. Anthony

Local Briefs On Fishing Trip And Community Notes

President J. E. Retherford and family left Saturday morning for a week of fishing above St. Anthony. Miss Grace Wagner, attending Tech summer school, spends the weekend in Blackfoot with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Howell leave Friday night for Preston for the weekend. Howell is the Tech summer school student body president. A one cent per mile rate to Salt Lake City for June 26 with a return limit of June 28 was announced by the Short Line. Fred Dittmer and son Fred, Jr, visit the Dittmer home at 771 South Harrison. Lena Grether, employed in the Short Line maintenance office, leaves Saturday night for Los Angeles for a few weeks. Traveling Union Pacific Passenger Agent Tieve Walter M. Marshal, based in Denver, was in town Saturday on company business.

J. E. Retherford Auto St. Anthony Blackfoot Grace Wagner Tech Preston O. J. Howell Howell The Salt Lake City Short Line Salt Lake Fred Dittmer Fred, Jr Mre. I Dittmer South Harrison Avenue Los Angeles Lena* Grether Short Tieve Walter M. Marshal Union Pacific Denver

General D C McDougall and J T Petersen Return from Trip

General D C McDougall and J T Petersen returned Friday from a business trip to Maladanil Preston.

D. C. McDougall J. Tl. Petersen Maladanil Preston

Left For Chicago and Bryce Canyon Trips

Miss Ann Chapman and Miss Yorice Holmes left Saturday for Chicago and will be away about three weeks. Holmes plans a visit to Owatonna Minnesota before returning home. Miss Ruth Twitchell English teacher left Saturday for Bryce Canyon and will travel to Los Angeles for the summer with Miss E J Olson. Mrs L B Case and Mary Jackson and Miss Helen Case left Friday for Salt Lake City to attend the Rose Marie musical comedy and will return Sunday night. Arthur Petersen manager of Petersen Furniture Company leaves today to attend summer furniture markets in Chicago and Grand Rapids Michigan to buy for Poratello and Idaho Falls stores.

Chicago Ann Chapman Yorice Holmes Miss Holmes Owatonna Minn Bryce Canyon Ruth Twitchell Los Angeles L. B. Case Mary Jackson Helen Case South Arthur Salt Lake City Rose Marie Arthur Petersen Petersen Furniture Company Grand Rapids Mieh Poratello Idaho Falls

Excursion Prompts West Yellowstone Trip For Local Figures

A. L. Lindsay of Spokane with the National Savings and Loan Association and R. B. Turner depart Saturday for West Yellowstone and plan to return to Pocatello Monday. J. C. Hanson announces a July Fourth excursion with a round trip fare between Oregon Short Line stations. Tickets go on sale July 8 to 15 with return by July 7. Dr Ti N Roberts leaves for Los Angeles after the death of Dr S H Pinkerton chief surgeon on the Oregon Short Line.

West Yellowstone A. L. Lindsay Spokane Washington National Savings and Loan Association Turner Pocatello J. C. Hanson California Ti. N. Roberts Los Angeles S. Hl. Pinkerton Oregon

Anna Chapman on Extended Eastward Trip to Omaha and Chicago

On her trip to the east Miss Anna Chapman plans visits in Omaha with Mrs. Charles Saunders and in Chicago with her brother Bert Chapman and Mrs. Chapman. She will tour the Edison Electric Appliance plant and other eastern points while detailing local acquaintances. A National Guard update from Boise notes Company A 400th Infantry training well, with praise for the camp kitchen and overall instruction. visitors day is Monday.

East Anna Chapman Omaha Chicago Bert Chapman Chapman Charles Saunders Mary Deriam Pocatello W. Leo Roche National Guard Boise Roche

Seaman Joins Europe Tour of Association Leaders

Gale Seaman regional Pacific Coast Y M C A student secretary travels from the northwest to New York to join a 125 member Association leaders group led by George Sherwood Eddy. The party will tour Europe spending a week in Paris two in London one in Geneva and one in Stockholm meeting social workers at key centers.

Gale Seaman Pacific Coast Cily Northwest Seabeck Washington New York George Sherwood Eddy Europe America Association Fem:ers Paris London Geneva Stockholm Me Seaman

Student Delegates Attend Seabeck Session From Three States

Regular trips to Pocatello reflect student work interest at the Tech. About 200 student delegates from Washington Oregon and Idaho are at Seabeck for the session.

Pocatello The Tech Washington Oregon Idaho Seabeck

Dance at Highway Inn seventh Young Married Peoples event

The Young Married Peoples dancing club hosts its seventh dance of the series on Monday evening June 28 at the Highway Inn. The event invites members to enjoy an evening of social dancing and music in a community setting.

Highway Inn The Young Married Peoples Dancing Club

Oregon Short Line Inspection Team Arrives for Visit

H. V. Platt general manager and B. L. Prater assistant chief engineer arrived Saturday in Minden on an inspection trip of the Oregon Short Line.

H. V. Platt Oregon

Mrs Herrmann and Frances Head to Stevens Point Wisconsin

Mrs George Herrmann and her daughter Frances Herrmann of 505 North Eighth plan a Monday departure for Stevens Point Wisconsin to spend the rest of the summer there.

Wisconsin George Herrmann Frances Herrmann 505 North Eighth Stevens Point

Miss Eunice Hineman Leaves for Salt Lake City Wedding

Miss Eunice Hineman, instructor at the high school, departed Friday for Salt Lake City and will remain until Wednesday to attend the wedding of Miss Sarah Thomas Strong at St Marks cathedral. Palm Leaf Circle No 19 members traveled to Blackfoot to visit Grove City Circle No 431 for a program and banquet. Idaho signs license plates contract with Washington for 80,000 pairs at 8 1/2 cents each with option for 42,000 more, to be made by Walla Walla penitentiary.

Eunice Hineman Salt Lake City Sarah. Thomas George Strong St. Marks Cathedral Blackfoot Palm Leaf Circle No. 19 Grove City Circle No Idaho Washington State Department of Prison Control Walla Walla Wash

Visitors En Route Stop With Mrs George McClintock Family

Mrs W O Rowe and daughters Dorothy and Katherine and son Robert of Duluth arrived in Pocatello Saturday morning to visit Mrs Rowe's sister Mrs George McClintock. They are traveling home by motor from Los Angeles and will stay a few days en route.

W. O. Rowe Dorothy Katherine Robert Duluth Pocatelo

Raaf Receives Phi Beta Kappa Honor At Stanford

Hailey natives celebrate John E B Raaf son of Dr and Mrs J J Raaf of Pocatello for earning an A B from Leland Stanford University and election to Phi Beta Kappa. The Times News Miner notes pride in his Hailey upbringing and scholastic honors.

Mailey Raaf

Fair Weather Predicted Amid Cool Spell in Pocatello

Weather observer A. R. Teeple said a cool spell brought wind and cold to Pocatello with more sun and possible rain mainly in the mountains. He noted a 94 degree day on June 7, the hottest since 1898, and pointed to overall rainfall well below 1925 levels, with Marching moisture anticipated.

Pocatello A. R. Teeple Teeple Mocatello U. S. Weather Office

Local Man Overworked Sparks Temporary Insanity

James Power a coach painter employed by the O S I was brought before Judge William A Hyde and ordered committed temporarily to the state asylum at Slackfoot. A resident of Idaho for 18 years and Tyhee home builder, Power worked long hours chasing a dream for his wife and child. Doctors say his condition is temporary and rest will cure him.

James Power Power William A. Hyde Slackfoot Idaho Tyhee

Ford Price Reductions Announced By Henry Ford

Henry Ford lowers prices on all Ford cars trucks and chassis. Pocatello Auto Company distributors report a telegram detailing the cut with balloon tires and self starters as standard on all chassis and cars. Price cuts range from 35 to 55.09 dollars and mark the second reduction this year.

Henry Ford Ford Pocatello Auto Company Ford Motor Company

Mrs. Bailey Returns to Work After Car Crash

Mrs. Bailey, injured in a car crash on the way back to the city from a convention, will be back at The Tribune office Tuesday. The accident occurred near Minidoka when the vehicle went into a ditch after hitting gravel. she suffered severe bruises but is expected to resume duties. The note also mentions Ford price cuts and local auto sales, plus a Chautauqua play promotion.

Lucile V. Bailey Tribune DB. P. W Nama Theribune

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