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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1932
Page
10
A dated letter criticizes Mr DL FE Glennon and the Bannock county political boss, arguing the Grand Old Party chair has fallen since leadership left the helm. The writer suggests Glennon return to the gavel and implies the emblem is in the dust.
Despite GOP criticism in Bannock county, Governor Ross is praised for handling dual roles as governor and public works official. The piece defends his performance, notes consolidation of offices, and urges Republicans to scrutinize the governor’s work rather than denigrate him. It cites Glennon and Stemmer and mentions Alvin Harbour’s resignation.
A four hour fire swept the Victory plant at Quincy causing about $2 million in losses. Three firemen were injured as the blaze destroyed the plant and $500,000 worth of yachts stored in a nearby shed. The fire began at the shore end of a long pier and spread into the glass enclosure housing the yachts.
The Bureau of Highways advertised four July bids for Idaho projects. Plans include grading draining and surfacing 10 miles of the Roosevelt highway Irwin to Elk Creek Bonneville county. Also oiling 17 miles Bonners Ferry to Bonner county line and 20 miles Sawtooth Park highway Godwin to Rogerson Twin Falls county. Plus crushing 30 000 yards for 25 miles Sawtooth Park highway north of Shoshone to prepare for oiling.
A line extols White Star Tuna as simple to prepare and tasty, inviting readers to serve dainty meals with the product. The note emphasizes the ease of using this tuna in quick dishes.
Rotary club to hold next weekly luncheon as a family session at Camp Tendoy Mink Creek with dinner at 6 30. D C Watkins to arrange a Boy Scout program. Dr E N Roberts speaks on quacks noting fortunes of unscrupulous promoters. Rupp trio provides harmony numbers.
Joe Noonan 21, a California graduate from St. Marys College, pitched nine innings of no-hit ball for Danville Ill in a 1 0 defeat to Decatur. He fanned seven, walked two, but an error and a wild throw allowed Walters to score in the sixth.
Two 52 year old friends from Zagreb, Forkapich and Hibsher, embezzled funds to fund leisure and liquor. Fearing exposure, they hanged themselves from the same branch after aiding each other in adjusting the nooses.
G C McGonigal becomes president succeeding R B Mitchell at Parma with E W Porter as secretary and B C Barber as vice president. A G Campbell named treasurer. The group will pursue court action on the bank tax case while voting against further banking legislation. Speakers included John W Brislawn J W Badley J L Briscoll T S Kerr and A G Drobish.
A. L. Stewart superintendent of the San Rafael Military Academy will visit Pocatello Saturday July 2 afternoon and evening to meet parents of boys seeking private school options. He will stay at the Bannock Hotel. Stewart is also president of the Rotary Club of San Rafael and attended the Rotary International convention in Seattle.
Gwendolyn McDowell national secretary of the American Legion auxiliary was taken from a Portland Rose train at Pocatello by a Legion group and escorted to the Saloon for a 20 minute stop over. She was saluted by gunfire as she stepped from the train. The Legion quartet serenaded her with Sweetheart of Old Fort Hall. McDowell was en route to Indianapolis from Portland and promised a return visit to Pocatello.
June 24 report from Star states 9 year old George Francis Wolfkiel was dragging a plowed field team when a frightened horse broke away and leaped a fence. He became tangled in the reins and his neck was broken.
Los Angeles reports federal investigators identify women of traditional values among 18 to 60 who did not drink dance or smoke as part of a mail fraud probe. Howard Neff, 56, advertised for a wife while already married and is held on charges of mail fraud based on extensive correspondence with over 50 women across the west and midwest.
Governor Ross approved extradition of Howard Spoonmore from Pocatello to Montana where he is wanted for parole violation from the state prison. He was arrested in Pocatello and sentenced for violation of the prohibition laws. Spoonmore, alias Howard Thorpe, was arrested here about two months ago on a charge.
Kellogg's ALL-Bran is promoted as aiding digestion with bulking fibers and vitamin B, claiming higher iron content than beef liver and gentle relief from constipation. The ad encourages two tablespoonfuls daily, serving suggestions, and a reminder to consult a doctor if relief is not achieved.
Spoonmore and a companion nearly suffocated by gas while wiring a still. Local officers revived them and arrested both on prohibition violation charges. Each received 7 to 50 days in jail and a $50 fine. Spoonmore had just finished a sentence when he and Howard Cooper, held on a Dyer act charge, were found attempting to saw through a cell.
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