Sprinklers as philosophers of Pocatello life in humorous essay
In a humorous essay from Pocatello, writers extol lawn sprinkling as a peaceful pastime that soothes nerves, lowers conflict, and fosters brotherhood. They humorously contrast sprinklers with drinkers, praise community-minded owners, and tease grand plans for an American Society for the Perpetuation and Encouragement of Sprinklers.
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Pocatello
Isaac Walton
Community Chest
Lodge
Chamber of Commerce
American Society For
Moscow Hosts Elks Parley Ceremony In 1950s
The Idaho State Elks association held a two day reunion in Moscow with open house at the Elks temple. Moscow was chosen as next year’s convention host after a noon business session. Ed Baird presided and Milton Zener, first vice president, acted as esquire. A parade, a high school band prize of 50 dollars, and a 100 dollar best drill team prize to Boise lodge followed.
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Idaho State Elks Association
Elks Temple
Moscow
Ed Baird
Milton Zener
American Fails
Irving Stadium
Boise Lodge
Gypsy Weather and Cigarettes Dialogue
Mary recalls Mister Rupert while Dirk and Bernard discuss the heat and an electric stove. Mrs Joris’s cigarette brand is noted by Mary, who writes it down for Dirk before the scene continues on page 6.
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Mary
Martin
Rupert
Dirk
Bernard
Hope
Women of Moose Install Officers in Pocatello Chapter
The Women of the Moose Po catello chapter No 833 held a public installation at the Moose hall on North Seventh avenue on Thursday evening June 18. Officers for the ensuing year were installed including Etta Parks past regent Ersal Cornelison senior regent Pauline Brick junior regent Dora Eales chaplain Mabiel Murphy recorder Cressa Adams treasurer Eva Parkinson guide Velva Clark assistant guide Caroline Young sentinel Ada Trenchard Argus Blanche Carnes organist Marie Guyman grand installing officer assisted by Bessie Wells grand chaplain Cora Hartvigsen and Germaine Espitallier grand guides Blanches Carnes grand organist. All officers in white received badges of honor. A program of songs dances and musical numbers followed under Blanche Carnes. Refreshments and decorated tables with red roses preceded dancing into the night. Attendees included visitors from Idaho Falls and Montpelier.
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Women of the Moose
Pocatello
Moose
New York Guests Arrive for Summer Visit
Mrs John Francis Reilly and daughter Patricia Ann from New York City arrived this morning on the Portland Rose to spend the summer with relatives in Poca tello. They will stay as house guests at Miss Margaret Gilmore and Thomas D Gilmore on North Hayes avenue.
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John Francis Reilly
Patricia Ann
New York City
Portland Rose
Pocatello
Reilly
Margaret Gilmore
Thomas D. Gilmore
North Hayes Avenue
Londo Family Plans Summer in Minneapolis
Mrs L J Londo and daughter Tricia depart on the Portland Rose for Minneapolis to spend the summer with relatives. They are accompanied by Mrs Londo's sister Miss Catherine Nessman who has been visiting in Pocatello the past week.
Birthday club host updates plans for Portneuf circle
Mrs Kathryn Lowther hosted the Birthday club of Portneuf circle No 892 on Thursday evening. A 7 o'clock covered dish dinner was followed by pinochle with Ruthanna Anthony winning high score and Kathryn Lowther cutting. Other attendees included Mrs Mary Mart Mrs Elva Winn Mrs Maude Purey Mrs Evelyn Hilliard Mrs Lucy Trahant Mrs Minnie Watson Mrs Pearl Smith Mrs Madge Smith Mrs Bessie Atkinson and Dorothy Smith. The circle’s anniversary dinner has been postponed to July 9.
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Kathryn Lowther
Portneuf
Ruthanna Anthony
Pearl Smith
Mary Mart
Elva Winn
Maude Purey
Evelyn Hilliard
Lucy Trahant
Minnie Watson
Madge Smith
Bessie Atkinson
Dorothy Smith
Pioneer Ladies Meet At Y W C A In Pocatello
The Pocatello Pioneer Ladies' club held a Friday afternoon meeting in Y W C A rooms with Mrs. Frank Allen presiding. They plan to move meetings to the first Monday evening each month and set next for July 6 at 8. Cards followed the business session. Mrs. Allen won five hundred, Mrs. Felsted won the bug prize, and Mrs. Ollie Beck drew the all out award. Refreshments were served by the hostess committee.
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Pocatello Pioneer Ladies’ Club
Frank Allen
Allen
Felsted
Bug
Ollie Beck
Visit by Evanston residents and two meetings
Mrs Vernon E Mitchell and daughter Carolyn of Evanston Illinois arrived Saturday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs F W Rothas for about three weeks. Thimbleclub No 155 NW will meet at Mrs J C Garmire south of the city on Wednesday June 24. Call 32-R2 to attend and meet at Mrs Ellen Friedel 339 South Third Avenue at 12 30 with transport provided. W E A Westway club meets Wednesday at 2 PM at Mrs Frank Allen 306 North Sixth Avenue.
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Vernon E. Mitchell
Carolyn
Evanston, Ill
Mitchell
F. W. Rothas
Thimbleclub
N. W
J. C. Garmire
Ellen Friedel
South Third Avenue
W. E. A. Westway Club
Frank Allen
North Sixth Avenue
Mercury Reaches 95 on Sunday in City Heat Wave
The city logged 95 degrees on Sunday as a heat wave persisted after Saturday’s peak. Sunday was the longest day, with 17 hours and three minutes of sun. Last year the reading was 86 on the same date, while normal for the longest day is 64.
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Mercury
Ninty-six
H. H. Smith
Weather Bureau
Kiwanis Delegates Hear Idaho Utah Civic Work Report
John Fagerstedt of Weisei ho Utah Idaho Kiwanis district governor told Kiwanis International delegates at the 20th annual convention that 16 Idaho clubs carried out extensive civic and welfare activities. He cited juvenile work Boy Scouts playgrounds recreation and improvements in civic conditions as highlights of the district's past year.
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Washington, D.C
John Fagerstedt
Weiseiho
Utah-Iino Kiwanis
Kiwanis International
Idaho
Fagerstet
Idahoes
O Leary Predicts Whitaker Victory
Henry O Leary, chairman, says Whitaker has a unique campaign organization in Idaho and will face heated attacks before the primary. He notes rumors will target the Whitaker organization from North and South Idaho, with Central Idaho also contributing votes. He argues the Whitaker for Governor setup ensures nomination.
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W. P. Whitaker
Idaho
Henry O'Leary
O'Leary
Whitaker
Whitaker For Governor
Father's Day Baby Born in Danville
The Lawsons of Danville celebrate Father's Day with a nine pound baby boy born June 21 to Mr. and Mrs. George Lawson. A daughter arrived on Mother's Day last year.
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Danville, Ill
George Law
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