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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1939

Page

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Idahoan Chides Utah Group For Diversion of Traffic

Idaho Falls report shows N A Williams of Union Pacific condemning Utah Idaho traffic plans as a threat to Idaho towns. He notes Idaho shipped 33 000 carloads of potatoes last season and welcomes highway development. Rexburg Mayor and other locals lament state lines and urge broader regional growth.

Idahoan Utah Group Salt Lake Igv Y Uulig Idaho St. Anthony Frank L. Soule Backman

Utahns Visit Here Tonight for South Idaho Tour

A Salt Lake City business delegation of about 100 arrives in Pocatello at 5:00 p.m. for a goodwill dinner at 6:15 p.m. The visit includes a parade led by Sun Valley Band, a banquet at Bannock hotel, and speeches by local and Salt Lake leaders. The tour will proceed to American Falls and other Idaho towns before returning to Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake City Pocatello Idaho Salt Lake Paul Bryan Chamber of Commerce G. Nicholas Ifft The Pocatello Tribune Robert M. Terrell FP. M. Bistline House Billy Ellett McCammon Melvin Dunn J. C. Gardner American Falls Rupert Burley Twin Falls Weiser Payette Ontario Ore Caldwell Nampa Boise Ashton St. Anthony Rexburg Rigby Idaho Falls Shelley Blackfoot

Hunt Continues as Rain Slows Search for Slain Deputies

In Hayward Wisconsin a steady rain dampens possemen seeking Ray Olson killer of two sheriff deputies. The swampy area near town is hard to traverse while bloodhounds were taken off the trail after Olson evaded pursuit for 12 days.

Hayward Wis Ray Olson Olson

Dinner Schedule for Ivy Rebekah Lodge 23

Ivy Rebekah Lodge 23 holds a covered dish dinner at 6 30 p m on Wednesday in the IOOF hall. All IOOF members and wives and Rebekahs and husbands are invited. For more information call 2089 2153 J or 752 W.

Ivy Rebekah Lodge IOOF Rebekahs

Suit to Test Status of Marble Machines

The injunction action of C A Stewart v Chief of Police R M Pugmire Sheriff M J Rossiter and Mayor R M Terrell was argued before District Judge I E McDougall in the police court chambers. Defendants are cited to show cause why they or their employees should confiscate marble machines argued to be gambling devices. plaintiff says they are games of skill and entertainment. F M Bistline represents the plaintiff while City Attorney Ralph Jones and County Attorney C M Jeffery defend. Two machines were in court and the judge will likely take the matter under advisement after briefs are submitted.

C. A. Stewart R. M. Pugmire M. J. Rossiter R. M. Terrell I. E. McDougall F. M. Bistline Ralph Jones C. M. Jeffery

Dogs Kill Deer in Pike's Peak Region

Two deer were killed by dogs in the Pike's Peak region within the last week. The report from Colorado Springs notes the incidents occurred in June in the vicinity of the mountains and rural areas, with no further details available at this time.

Colorado Springs Colo Pike’s Peak

University President Frees After Alleged Shortages

Dr. Smith, 50, LSU president since 1930, is missing after a speech in New Orleans. Governor Leche and ally Long announce resignation withheld while a grand jury probes alleged irregularities totaling potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars. State police occupy university offices and guard Smith's campus residence.

Leche Smith New Orleans Long Huey P. Long Dr. Smith Edgar N. Jackson C. Gordon Johnson Louisiana Huey Long

Washington socialites accused in Warrenton beating incident

Columnist Count Igor Cassini said he was beaten and tarred and feathered by five or six young men after a Saturday night dance at the Warrenton Country Club. Warrenton authorities held Ian Montgomery and Calvert on bond 2500. Colin Montgomery expected to appear next Monday. Cassini described being dragged from his car, assaulted, threatened with emasculation, and left on a rural road before seeking medical help.

Warrenton Igor Cassini Washington Warrenton Country Club Count Cassini United States Ian Montgomery Colin Montgomery Alexander Calwart Glascock Calvert John Taylor Austin McDowall

Baseball Scores and Robbery Report From Newport Dispatch

Baseball scores show New York at Philadelphia and Detroit and Washington results with limited play across leagues. Two bandits robbed the Beverly Hills Country club of about 9 000 to 11 000 in Newport Kentucky, while police linked suspects to a separate Crosley Field concession theft of around 10 000 yesterday.

Newport Beverly Hills Country Club Crosley Field Cincinnati Reds

Japs Refuse Ships Entry at Swatow Port

Tokyo dispatch reports Japanese navy officials barred two British steamers from unloading at Swatow in south China. Domei says the force cited Swatow as a center of military operations and allowed only mail and provisions for foreign residents, with vessels leaving after several hours.

Tokyo Domei Swatow South China Port Japan South China

Idaho Falls Man Given Suspended Jail for Speeding

Boyd J. Empey of Idaho Falls aged 20 faced arraignment before Justice William Hinckley on a speeding in a speed limit zone charge. He received a five day suspended jail sentence and court costs, after arrest by Lieut. H W Zimmerman of the state police.

Boyd J. Empey Idaho Falls William Hinckley Empey H. W. Zimmerman

Idahoan Nominated for Postmaster in Firth Idaho

President Roosevelt announced nominating Harold W. Winschell to be postmaster at Firth Idaho. The action was disclosed from Washington on June 26.

Washington Roosevelt Harold W. Winschell Firth Idaho Senate Treasury

Judges Under Fire in Report to Bar

An American Bar Association committee criticized judges as carelessly lenient biased and guided by hunches in criminal case outcomes. It urged more specialized training for judges state and federal and condemned sentencing biases and overreliance on probation and parental custody for youths.

Annapolis American Bar Association Committee On Sentencing, Probation, Prisons and Parole

Auxiliary Elects New Officers Tonight at Memorial Hall

The American Legion Auxiliary meets at 8 o clock in Memorial hall to elect officers as the main business. Mrs D D Parke Fidac committee chair will address members on Fidac activities and the annual essay contest. Mrs Melvin Dean will preside in Mrs Bert Weston absence. Mrs Arthur Sahlberg heads the hostess committee. Refreshments follow.

Americn Legion Auxiliary Memorial Hall D. D. Parke Melvin Dean Bert Weston Arthur Sahlberg

Elks Officials Spared Injury After Idaho Accident

Emil Pew and Harold Hinckley exal ted rulers of the Pocatello lodge suffered fractured collar bones in a Saturday night accident near Lima Montana while en route to the state Elks convention in Coeur d Alene. They were aided by bystanders and returned to Pocatello Sunday night. Grant Kimball Spencer Ford and Chris Sorgatz escaped injuries and continued to Coeur d'Alene. Their replacements on the ritual team were Judge Jay L Downing and Jack Trimming.

Emil Pew Pocatello Elks Lodge Harold Hinckley Elks Coeur d'Alene Grant Kimball Spencer Ford Chris Sorgatz Lima Montana Hinckley Pew Pocatello Mac Utah Kimball Ford Sorgatz Jay L. Downing Jack Trimming

Wife of Governor Hart Near Carey

Mrs C A Bottolfsen wife of Idaho governor was slightly injured in a car accident 12 miles northeast of Carey on the Carey Arce highway. She telephoned to Boise and the governor and his secretary left to join her after arriving from a weekend trip. Her sister Mrs Virginia Horn and her daughter were with them. Mrs Horn suffered more serious injuries.

Carey Idaho C. A. Bottolfsen Here Boise Glenn Balch Bottolfsen Virginia Horn Arce Marion Carey-Arce Craters of the Moon National Monument

Weather Forecast for Pocatello Area

Cloudy and warmer tonight in Pocatello and vicinity. Tuesday brings light showers with little temperature change. Observations from Pocatello airport at 7 30 a m report minimum and maximum temperatures in the last 24 hours.

Pocatello Pocatello Airport

Townsend Convention Ends as Insurgents Plan Independent Pension Group

At the Indiana state fairgrounds Dr. Francis E. Townsend urged delegates to return home for a 1940 Townsend congress. Insurgents led by Harry V. Dill announced plans to form an independent old age pension group while Townsend supporters backed his continued leadership and a succession plan for his son Robert C. Townsend.

Indianapolis Francis E. Townsend Townsend Clubs United States Dr. Townsend Indiana State Fairgrounds Townsend Harry V. Dill Cincinnati Robert C. Townsend Congress

Border Fight Stirs Fear Across Soviet Japan Border

Moscow reports heavy fighting on the frontier between outer Mongolia and Manchukuo with tanks planes and artillery. The six week clash recalls the 1939 Changkufeng incident and raises fears of a larger conflict between the Soviet Union and Japan.

Moscow Russia Japan Outer Mongolia Manchukuo Far East Changkufeng Siberia-Manchoukuo-Korea

Misfit Costume Party At Eagle Hall Tonight

Members of the Eagle lodge hold a misfit costume party at 9 o'clock this evening at the Eagles hall. A pot-luck supper is planned, per secretary Henry Albright.

Eagle Lodge Eagles Hall Henry Albright

Perry Lane Leaves Local Post Office for Boise Manager Role

Perry Lane, longtime manager of the local Postal Telegraph office, departed today to take the Boise office manager position. He has connections with local service clubs and the Pocatelio skiing club.

Perry Lane Boise Lane Pocateilo

William Hunt Named Superintendent for Lava Hot Springs

William Hunt age 28 of Ashton will take the position of superintendent of the Lava Hot Springs state resort effective July 1. He succeeds William Spiers and was in Pocatello today. Hunt has deep Ashton roots, runs a dry goods business with his father, and is a former coach and teacher in McCammon and Idaho Falls schools. He and his wife, a University of Idaho graduate, have one daughter.

William Hunt Ashton Lava Hot Springs Joe Youngren Lava Hot Springs Foundation William Spiers Hunt Pocatello McCammon Idaho Falls Mrs. Hunt The University of Idaho

Utah Weather Turns Partly Cloudy With Local Tstorms

Utah forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Tuesday with local thundershowers likely in the north portion this afternoon or tonight. Warm temperatures expected again tonight.

Utah

Garner Attacks Roosevelt Proposals Amid Bipartisan Debate

The Roosevelt program faces mixed reception as critics in the Senate and House challenge loan and leasing plans. Officials aim to push a bill quickly with limited hearings while balancing support for rural electrification and farm tenancy. Critics warn foreign loans may be dropped from the bill.

Senate House Borah Idaho Taft Ohio Lucas Illinois Miller Arkansas Congress

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