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The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1931

Page

2

Lions Elect Utahn District Governor at Close Convention

Guy S. Richards of American Forks Utah was elected district governor to succeed Dr J Morris Godfrey of Richmond at the two day Lions International 28th district convention in Utah Idaho. Heber City chosen as 1932 convention city with over 400 at banquet. Earle W Hodges International president spoke.

Guy S. Richards American Forks Utah J. Morris Godfrey Richmond Heber City Earle W. Hodges Lions International Idaho Pocatello Press Lions Club Tneir Charles Sandles Resolutions Committee I Oe Lions Clubs J. L. Downing Myron Porges Pocatillo Club F. M. Bistline Parry Harrison Charles Peterson R. BE. McGraw Adelaide Anderson Jack Wallin Garland Scottish Rite H. R. Flint W. S. Cornell D. B. Cleaves F. E. Mackenzie Eagies L. H. Merriam Grace Lyon C. Smith Garland Arthur W. Hall Merline Harrison Parry 28Th Northwest Oregon Washington Merridell Alice Watson Virginia Treseder Bobby Herrick Iris Morgan

Farmers Cooperate In Water Shortage Boise Idaho

Half the Idaho watermasters reported cooperation among farmers reducing the water shortage. Robert Paris the state reclamation commissioner urged use of the rotation system to keep water flowing, a method common in Utah. Forty watermasters reported crops largely on schedule with Boise and Snake River valleys showing no land out of crops and yields near last year.

Boise Idaho Robert Paris Paris Watermasters Utah Snake River

Three Rotarians Discuss Fellowship at Lunch

Blackfoot June 24 Special to The Pocatello Tribune T C Barlow presented Miss Lena Babcock piano and Master Melvin Dunn cornet as entertainers at Rotary luncheon Tuesday. T B Smith Louis Felt and A L Mergen each gave a three minute talk on fellowship. Mr Morgan expressed appreciation of the Legionnaires for Rotary support during the recent rodeo.

Blackfoot Pocatello Tribune T. C. Barlow Lena Babcock Melvin Dunn Rotary T. B. Smith Louis Felt A. L. Mergen Felowship Mr. Morgan Legionnaires

Thrown Egg Triggers Mine Shootout in Arnold City

In Arnold City Pennsylvania on June 24 a clash between deputy sheriffs and striking miners and sympathizers left one bystander Philo Popovich, 40, dead from a heart wound after fleeing his store. Four others were injured including Frank Brown who was hit three times, and John Galla and Peter Davis. Pickets gathered near the Arnct City mine as officers guarded the property and an ear injury to a deputy sheriff sparked the shooting. Wounded men were moved to Charleroi Monessen hospital.

Arnold City Philo Popovich Frank Brown John Galla Peter Davis Arnct City Charleroi-Monnessen Hospital

Call Boy Becomes Road Vice President at Katy Lines

Frank W. Grace, who started as a call boy at Denison Texas 37 years ago at age 14, was named vice president of Missouri Kansas Texas railroad. The promotion, announced by M H Cahill, recognizes Grace's long service and his prior role as general manager after filling nearly every operating position on the line.

Str. Louis Frank W. Grace Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Denison Texas Grace M. H Cahill Katy Lines Katy

Dern's Son-in-Law Dies in Chicago

Governor George H. Dern learns of the death in Chicago of his son-in-law Harry Baxter 33 district field manager for the chamber of commerce of the United States. Baxter fell ill with meningitis Wednesday and declined after Sunday. Mrs. Dern, his wife, arrived in Chicago before his death. Baxter was a Montana native.

Salt Lake City George H. Dern Chicago Harry Baxter Baxter Chamber of Commerce of the United States

Aberdeen Youth Injured Reading Windmill Incident

In Aberdeen on June 24 AP reports 7 year old Toeys son of Mr and Mrs J C Toeys sustained arm burns and torn flesh after contacting a live wire while climbing a windmill. The incident details whether he lost consciousness or pulled away are unclear. Reverend Officer, former Aberdeen pastor, and family from St Ignatius Mont were visiting locals. Local families plan to attend Wood River Epworth league institute at Ketchum July 6 to 13. Methodist Ladies Aid to visit farm home of Mrs Frank Westfall on Thursday.

Aberdeen Herman Toeys J. C. Toeys J. Earl Junior Joan Ellen St. Ignatius Mont Wood River Epworth League Institute Ketchum Ladies Aid Society Methodist Church Frank Westfall

Father’s Day Gift Tie in Blue From Son in Pocatello

A 1931 Father’s Day note from a son in Pocatello accompanies a neck tie given to his father. The verse laments hard times and depression with wishes for normalcy and brighter days ahead. The editor notes this sample shows how literature is touched by the era’s economic strain.

Pocatello

Card of Thanks for Sympathy After Sudden Death

We thank friends and neighbors for sympathy and assistance during the brief illness and sudden death of our beloved husband and father.

Paris Couple Seek Marriage License

Paris Idaho couple Lionard Herbert Weilert of Chicago and Amy Aletha Hart of Bountiful Utah were married by President James Duckworth Tuesday. Donald Hansen of Goshen and Fama Crofts of Paris Idaho filed their intention to marry.

Blackfoot The Pocatello Tribune Lionard Herbert Weilert Chicago Amy Aletha Hart Bountiful Utah James Duckworth Donald Hansen Goshen Fama Crofts Paris Idaho

Banking officers go to prison in misapplication case

Bernard K. Marcus president and Saul Singer executive vice president of the Bank of United States were sentenced to three to six years in state prison for misapplying funds. Herbert Singer, Saul’s son, received an indeterminate sentence. The trio were convicted of misapplying about 2.01 million dollars belonging to Municipal Safe Deposit Company, a bank subsidiary.

New York Bernard K. Marcus Bank of United States Saul Singer Herbert Singer Saul Municipal Safe Deposit Company Bank

Indians Arrange July 3 55 Program Fort Hall

June 24 report from The Pocatello Tribune describes Fourth of July plans at Gibson under a fifteen member committee led by John Baker as president and Tom Mobe as vice president.

Fort Hall Pocatello Gibson John Baker Tom Mobe

Board Probing Train Smashup Near Salt Lake City

Officials tentatively blamed the freight crew for a wreck that killed engineer James J. Landers of 50. The Denver & Rio Grande Western said the freight train could have avoided the collision had it stopped on a siding. Fireman Horace Ladd and engineer Charles Sorensen were ordered to appear before the board for questioning.

Salt Lake City Edward H. Deuel Denver & Rio Grande Western James J. Landers Ogden Charles Sorensen Horace Ladd

Indian celebration announced with July 3 to 5 events

President John Racehorse and secretary Willie George announce the Indians celebration schedule. The event opens July 3 and closes July 5. July 4 features contests with prizes for winners.

John Racehorse Willie George

Wickersham Group Near End of Major Work

Washington June 24 AP Members of the Wickersham commission focused on ending two years of work in a week as eight major crime investigations remain unfinished before July 1. The commission expires at end of June after 25 months and four reports to President Hoover have been issued. An unfinished report covers deportations of aliens and others address lawlessness among officials, prison conditions, parole system.

Washington Wickersham Commission Commission Sesson Hoover

Empty gun accident claims Utah girl Melba Jackman

Salt Lake City report says 10 year old Melba Jackman died after a pistol in her brother LeRoy’s hands discharged while he playful aimed at her. The weapon had been stored on a shelf by their father. LeRoy, 12, obtained the gun and did not realize it was loaded. The bullet struck Melba in the chest and lodged near a rib.

Leon Wasilewski Louise Gaudig Johnstown Cleveland Corso Salt Lake City Melba Jackman Pred C. Jackman Cottonwood LeRoy

Crime Among the Foreign Born Sparks Police Debate

A feature examines crime among foreign born populations and its impact on urban policing, analyzing how various police forces respond to immigrant communities and enforce local law. The piece highlights differing approaches and tensions between public safety goals and civil rights considerations.

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