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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1919

Page

3

Heads Named for Boy Scout Local Council

At a Decatetla Dow Reout council meeting last night an executive committee to run the council for the year was elected. The group includes President Harry Hamilton and vice presidents H L Swanson Walter Siders and others plus secretary Laverne Collier and treasurer Ezra Merrill. Twenty five council members attended the banquet. The committee will decide on a paid scout executive at the next meeting Monday at the YMCA. A finance committee led by S E Brady and including A L Merrill P C O Malley E A Krussman and Clyde Stratford will report on the current drive.

Decatetla Dow Reout Council Wight Senate Harry &. Hamilton Swanson Walter R. Siders Laverne R. Collier Ezra J. Merrill BE. A E. Brady A. L. Merrill P. C. O'Malley E. A. Krussman Clyde B. Stratford

Rotary Attendees from Pocatello to Salt Lake Convention

The Pocatello Rotary Club will be well represented at the Rotary convention in Salt Lake next week. A list of attendees includes Mr. and Mrs. Edward Anderson and many other local couples and individuals such as Ned McCracken, Jesse McBuse, Ralph Lewis, Tigmar Vargo, and Fred Whitney.

Pocatello Rotary Club Salt Lake Edward Anderson Charles H. Archibald Fred Ball Claude Bistline Charles C. Bowerman Jesse Budge Fred Caldwell Mra R. D. Carruthers Walter H. Cleare R. J. Cruse George Gasser George Greene W. P. Havener A. F. Higson A. C. Hinckley F. H. Knickerbocker Williard Lund W. N. McCarty A. Lowell Merrill Leon Molinelli Fred Murphey Arthur Petersen Harry Petersen DougRay L. Reece S. P. Smith Theo. Turner E. C. White H. H. Whittlesey H. A. Wilbur E. Brady A. J. Knollin H. L. McHan J. E. McDermond Ned McCracken Jesse McBuse Ralph Lewis Finis Bentley Fred Dickerson Tigmar Vargo Harry Tramilton A Pevceman Tra S. Lambing Wa. Wale Fred Whitney

McMahon's Long Trek for Spectacles Ends in Discharge

Anaconda Montana veteran McMahon served in Siberia while wearing unreliable eye gear. He traveled miles to buy spectacles and the government paid the bill. After finally obtaining new glasses in San Francisco, he received his discharge papers and returned home.

Anaconda Prine Fr McMahon Siberia Sam McMahon McMeoon San Francisco

Bootlegger Bombards Moorehead Residents With Whiskey

In Moorehead Montana on June 14 a bootlegger fleeing on horseback hurled 28 quarts of whiskey at pursuing residents as his car stalled in Powder River. A salvage party recovered much of the liquor from the water while locals misread the danger as deputy sheriffs detecting a thirsty hunt. Chairman John H Morris reported the event to Powder River county officials.

Mies City Mont Moorehead Powder River Mqnor John H. Morris Powder River County

Montana State Fair Plans Emphasize Better Babies Exhibits

Helena Montana June 14 Better babies will be a main aim of the Montana State fair opening in September. In cooperation with the National Child Welfare association there will be exhibits devoted to the subject and conferences of experts including doctors dentists and nurses with pamphlets and aim for large attendance.

Helena Meom Montana National Child Welfare Association

Sessions Head to South Africa as Church Mission Leader

SESSIONS GOES TO SOUTH AFRICA AS CHURCH HEAD. Mr Sessions and family depart from Pocatello for Cape Town in early August to serve as president of the South African mission. He has long worked in Idaho agriculture and church activities, including roles with the Idaho Seed Growers, Bannock County farm bureau, and as administrator of the Harkness estate.

Wryter Sessions Sessions Pocatello Academy of Idaho Idaho Technical Institute Idaho The Tech Idaho Seed Growers Association Bannock County Harkness McCammon

Soldiers Taken Care Of First By Australians

Festus H Mullin of Ogden visits Pocatello en route to Upper Snake fishing grounds. He discusses global labor, noting Australia’s policy to prioritize returning soldiers and limit immigrant intake, with mining slow and copper stocks dwindling.

Festus H. Mullin Ogden Pocatello Snake River Tribune South America Australia Mullen Sydmay The Ourenu

Park for Butte and a donated site for new public park

Butte Montana plans a new city park after a local real estate firm offers a site beyond the Country club south of town. County commissioners must approve the donation after legal review. The city already hosts Columbia Gardens and Lake Avoca and seeks more parks and playgrounds with city county cooperation effort.

Butte Mont Country Club Putte Columbia Gardens United States William A. Clark Lake Avoca

Haney Chosen Chief of Road Knights

The United Commercial Travelers grand chapter of Utah Idaho and Montana elected its officers for the coming year. W. T. Haney of Great Falls Montana was named Grand Counselor with C H Brown and other officers listed, and about 50 delegates planned to depart for home after meetings in Helena.

United Commercial Travelers Grand Chapter Utah Idaho Montana Cnusing W. T. Haney Great Falls C. H. Brown W. E. Sampacl Billings Mont F. W. Hillis Ogden Willard Lund Pocatello W. R. Williams Salt Lake Grand Page R. B. Vickers Butte Grand Sentinel F. L. Walters F. J. Davis Boise H. T. Heal Provo W. K. Moore Grand Supreme Counci F. R. Ball C. R. Sutton Melena Supreme Council R. E. Knowlden Helena

Live Wires at Head New Auto Supplies Co

The Standard Electric and Auto Supply company at 335 West Clark Street opens with a full line of electrical fixtures and appliances. R. E. Hughes oversees electrical fixtures while Howard E. Wasley runs the auto accessories division, one of the state’s most complete.

Head New Auto Supplies CO Standard Electric and Auto Supply Company West Clark Street R. E. Hughes Idaho Power Company Howard E. Wasley Bannock Motor Company

Employees Become Tire Stockholders at Racine Plant

Racine Auto Tire of Racine Wisconsin announces a plan to make all workers stockholders with voting power in Horseshoe tire company. The stock offers guaranteed earnings and profit participation, purchasable by small monthly payments, with no interest during repayment. The plan, approved by the board and Horseshoe Welfare association, adds to a long standing bonus system and employee meals.

Racine Auto Tire Company Racine Wis Gem State Oil & Products Company Pocatello Tire and Vulcanizing Company Racine Company Horseshoe Welfare Association

Idaho Dubois reclamation project eyed for big excursion

Major Fred R. Reed of the Idaho Reclamation Association tours the Dubois area with Blackfoot and Idaho Falls residents. He touts vast reclaimed land along the Snake River and urges a two day auto excursion to view the potential. A banquet and talks followed with Senators and officials praising the plan. The project is described as one of the largest and most feasible in Idaho.

Pocatello Idaho Fred B. Reed Idaho Reclamation Association Dubois Comany Blackfoot Idaho Falls Snake River Major Reed Upper Valley Reed Boise Knights of Pythias Ashton St. Anthony B. T. Murphy Roy R. Duke Arco Howe J. E. Smith Omaha Neb Union Pacific Railroad Tabor Byrd Trego

Sunnyland Visitors and Weekend Socials Local Briefs

Idaho Falls resident F I Barnett spent Friday in town on private business. A weekend social dance is set for McNichols and Wright hall. Auto trips to Arco and Salt Lake were made by local residents for fishing and family visits. Bancroft County Assessor R O Graham left for Bancroft to oversee duties.

Sunnyland F.1 Barnett Idaho Falls McNichols Wright Hall Bancroft R. O. Graham

License Issued for Haschell Calkie and Minnie Davidson

A marriage license was granted Friday at the county clerk's office to Haschell Calkie and Minnie M. Davidson, both residents of Butte, indicating the formal union filing.

Haschell Calkie Minnie M. Davidson Butte

Rob inson returns from Chicago to Salt Lake HQ

George Robinson purchasing agent for the Short Line has just returned from Chicago and will soon depart for Salt Lake where he maintains headquarters.

Chicago George Robinson Short Line Salt Lake

Eye Injury Reported for James Bowns at Short Line Shops

James Bowns a machinist in the Short Line shops sustained a painful left eye injury Friday morning when a piece of material struck him and caused damage.

James Bowns Short Line

Dispatchers' Convention Sends William White to Chicago

Train dispatcher William White and his wife depart for Chicago to attend the annual dispatchers convention meeting June 17 to 20. G A Scott of Las Vegas Arizona arrives to serve as extra dispatcher at the local offices for the summer.

William White Chicago Windy City G. A. Scott Las Vegas Ariz Liewella William, Jr London Ontario

Attempted Chicken Theft Reported Near City Attorney Home

City Attorney B. A. Cummings of 407 North Garfield was awakened late at night by noises from his chicken coop. He confronted a man attempting to steal a chicken who fled over a back fence after a hurried exit, described as a Negro suspect.

B. A. Cummings North Garfield

Visiting Mother and Army Officer to Return to Seattle

Visiting Mrs. W. FE. Dickering of Seattle and two children stay in the city as guests of Mrs. Charles Smith Jr. Mrs. Dickering will depart for Washington, D C in July to join Lt. Dickering who expects discharge in October and plans to resume teaching civil engineering at the University of Washington. paragraph also notes John Schmit, 18, staged a gun play on a freight train, was arrested, and sentenced to sixty six days in jail. Elk Flag day exercises announced with new Symphony Orchestra to perform and soldiers urged to attend in uniform.

Virginia Smith Charles Smith, Jr City W. FE. Dickering Seattle Washington Charles Margaret Dickering Washington, D. C Short Line Army University of Washington John Schmit McCammon T. J. Dillinger Schmit Dillinger Pocatello

Local A E McDougall and Olsen Receives Citations

George T. Olsen of the 314th Engineer Train, 89th Division, returns to Pocatello after overseas duty including Meuse Argonne battles. He disembarked at Fort Russell, Wyoming for demobilization and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Olsen of 1018 North Harrison. Harry O. McDougall, former flight lieutenant, receives the Distinguished Service Cross from John J. Pershing for extraordinary heroism at Dun-sur-Meuse on October 23, 1918. the margin lists battle sites from Chateau-Thierry to Sedan and beyond.

Peterday's Daily George T. Olsen 89Th Division Pocatello Lucey St. Mihiel Meuse-Argonne Rhine Army of Occupation Hom George U. S Harrisburg Fort Russell Wyoming Martin Olsen North Harrison Avenue Short Line Mechanicsi Department Harry 0. McDonald Army Air Force John J. Pershing Harry O. McDougall United States Dun-ser-Meuse Lieut. McDougall Naves Chateau-Thierry Marne Clerges Juvigny Fismes Leicheprey Cantigny Belleau Bourcaches Vaux the Argonne Varness Mont Faucon Grand Pre Buzancy Sedan Beaumont Mont Sec Vigneulles Thiaucourt

Timekeeper Lee Treseder to Wed in Ogden this Evening

Lee Treseder the timekeeper from the general superintendent’s office leaves on Number 42 for Ogden to marry Miss Catharine Bachelor at her Ogden home this evening. The article lists multiple railroad staff movements and travels across Idaho Utah and Ohio with various conventions and family visits.

Lee Treseder Ogden Mr. Treseder Catharine Bachelor Miss Maud Worel Idaho Falls

Idaho Faces a Teacher Shortage Says Educator

Moscow Idaho June 14 Professor P H Soulon head of the University of Idaho school of education says Idaho faces unprecedented demand for teachers. School boards and superintendents request teachers faster than they can be filled due to war work higher salaries and fewer students returning to college.

Moscow Idaho P. H. Soulon School of Education University of Idaho Soulon

Salvation Army Hotel Closes After Twenty Years

Omaha Nebraska June 14 The Salvation Army hotel on South Thirteenth street closed May 1 after more than twenty years. Adjutant and Mrs Dodd say they furnished 250000 beds and gave thousands of men jobs but patronage declined last year due to prohibition. Owners plan remodeling and could not afford the higher rate.

Omaha, Neb Salvation Army South Thirteenth Street Dodd Nebraska

Carlisle Tire selects McGuire as sales head

Clarence V. McGuire was named general sales manager and advertising director of Carlisle Cord Tire, joining the executive board. He brings prior tire and automotive advertising leadership and will office in Andover and New York until Stamford factory completion.

Carlisle Cord Tire Company Stamford J. M. Gilbert Carlisle Andover New York

Local Railroad Hands and Visits Across the Region

Joseph Missouri Kansas City and Omaha are noted as points connected to a report on railway workers. Mr Sturley serves as a switchman in the Pocatello yards. J R Conway, another switchman, is visiting Ogden for a few days. Mrs Duffin and her daughter travel to Glenns Ferry to visit friends.

Mrs A. D. Taylor Salt Lake City Mr. Taylor Mabel E. Comstock Pocatello Shops Kemmerer J. R. Conway Switchman Ogden R. H. Duffin Switchman Duffin Glenn’s Ferry

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