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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1927
Page
2
TRIBUNE SPECIAL from Fellowstone WyomingJune 23 Mary a deer persists in Mammoth Hot Springs and is treated as an elk due to mistaken identity. Her twin brother a deer named Kooching roams with his species while Mary, tame and loved by locals, may stay through summer to be fed by visitors.
Boise reports that Joe D. Wood the commissioner of public works approved an agreement between the state bureau of highways and the Burley and Heyburn Peal highway districts to rebuild the Heyburn bridge over the Snake River east of Burley. Construction will start soon and the bridge will reopen to movement of crops. The state owned bridge has been condemned due to its weakened condition.
Bancroft residents share travel to Idaho Falls and Hattysburg for events, with Maxine Reed resuming duties after a June vacation. Delilah attends a Sigma Alpha Iota state convention, Louise Logue returns from graduation, and Mrs. Armstrong reports her husband’s improving condition. An Old Folks Party at the Idaho Stake House features a noon dinner, program, and a dance with a Soda Springs orchestra.
Boise June 23 AP Piags at the Capitol were lowered to half mast for Mrs Lena Shoup widow of Senator George L Shoup during funeral services at Pioneer Cemetery Attended by Governor H C Baldridge and state officials Shoup served as Idaho territorial governor the state s first governor and U S senator He was appointed territorial governor in 1869 Idaho admitted state in 1890 and elected governor later that year In December 1880 he became a United States senator.
The state vital statistics report notes Bonners Ferry as the birthplace for Idaho's second set of triplets in seven years, born to Mrs. A. C. Billings. May totals show 1100 births with 578 males and 518 females, plus 16 twin sets, and 487 deaths including automobile, drowning, burns, and suicides.
Sorrowing friends gather at St Pauls church in Blackfoot to honor World War veteran Prescott Burrel who died from service to his country. Pallbearers from Stewart Hoover Post American Legion led last rites, with Rev J W Hyslip officiating and the choir singing Peace Perfect Peace Lead Kindly Light and Come Ye Disconsolate. Interment in Grove City cemetery.
Emmett Idaho June 23 Unique in that a single flockmaster disposed of his own clip grade in his own warehouse or his own sale R W Little Idaho's largest flockmaster sold approximately 1 000 000 pounds of wool yesterday The clip was the product of his several flocks in Gem and Valley counties The sale was private and the price was kept secret Four companies which shared in the pool are Adams Leland Boston Webb Company Philadelphia Goshland Company Boston and Iseman Company Boston SHANGHAI The spectacle of a doughty colonel mauling the fair ways under armed guard is offered as a possibility here with the issuance from British headquarters of a peremptory order that all officers be accompanied by a detail wherever they go.
Idaho Falls hosts the Idaho Federated Music clubs opening session at the Presbyterian church led by Mrs. R H Hall. Louis Saar from Chicago attends with programs planned for Thursday. delegates hear talks, organ recitals, and violin performances from Idaho Falls and Pocatello artists including Frances Terrel and Mary McCabe.
Idaho sheriffs gather in Boise August 5 and 6 at the request of Ada County Sheriff Emmitt Prost. Commissioner Fred E. Lukens will host the meeting to exchange ideas on general enforcement policies. New 1927 motor vehicle laws, effective January 1, patterned after the National Street and Highway Safety conference code, will be discussed. Prosecution attorneys are invited for joint sessions.
Mrs. F W Berryman left on the park train Tuesday night for Ogden where she was summoned by the sudden death of her father L C Williamson.
An advertisement entices Miss Freckleface to try a freckle remover with a money back guarantee. It touts an ounce of Othine double strength from any drugstore and claims visible improvement after a few applications, with a refund if freckles persist.
Caldwell June 23 AP Agriculture seeks equality in the race to make a living not relief bills. L J Taber master of the National Grange urged taxation based on privilege income and luxuries and stronger law enforcement. He said farmers need education organization and cooperation to prosper and advocated focus on marketing over production. Governor H C Baldridge introduced him.
Major General Creed C. Hammond, chief of the militia bureau, watched Idaho National Guard units including the 116th Engineers 116th Cavalry and 148th Field Artillery pass in review at John M. Regan camp. He praised their training and conduct and said he was very pleased with the Idaho National Guard.
Mrs. Joseph Maxwell left Blackfoot Tuesday for Grand Island Nebraska after her husband was injured while en route to Omaha with a sheep shipment. He was taken to a Grand Island hospital with non disclosed injuries.
Dubbess Idaho June 25 the first musical play by Mary Hagenbarth daughter of Frank G Hagenbarth president National Wool Growers will premiere at Spencer auditorium on Saturday June 25. Titled In a Little Spanish Town the two act piece blends whimsy with vocal and dance interludes. Hagenbarth directs aided by Gertrude Goelegan Salt Lake City for songs and Marcia Wood Spencer for dancing. Clark county cast fills roles as Idaho author Mary Hagenbarth earns early praise from Idaho Utah California enthusiasts.
M. M. Farmer and R. E. L. Garland, who recently visited a mine near Armstein Montana, praised Idaho roads. They credited the Butte and Bingham county commissioners for the desert road between Blackfoot and Arce, noting the clear transition from Montana to Idaho.
June 23 report from Bleekfoot states Pioneer William Thompson was laid to rest at Grove City cemetery on Wednesday afternoon. Pallbearers were Marcus Mester R L Osborn Percy Jones James Just William Montgomery and T J Johnson. Rev George S Sloan read the burial service and Miss Phylita Beckly sang two solos with Miss Annis Hopkins accompanying.
The Idaho Petroleum Co. asked the public utilities commission for a certificate to serve Payette with natural gas. It owns a gas well near Payette with enough supply and plans to start laying mains within eighteen months, with completion in two years.
At Idaho Falls on June 23 a still of about 40 gallons exploded nearly wrecking a four room house. Police found the empty still top blown off and seized liquor and equipment. the house owner is C Bowman who rented it about June 1.
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