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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1929
Page
2
In a fragmented diary style snippet, Annie reflects on tension with a friend and a slap for asking a ride. She recalls sorrow, a plan to stay with Mama, and a hopeful promise to remain together despite hardships.
June 26 report by A C Blomgren aeronautical engineer says Mackay must choose between golf or aviation or find a compromise. The town has a good air field site but residents, short of funds, also use it as a golf course. Blomgren urges golfers off the field for safety though golfers have not asked to move aircraft operations.
June 26 report states Mabel Niebrandt, central figure in prison upheaval that led to Idaho warden Jett Sneck’s resignation, accepted Governor Baldridge’s invitation to attend the Western States Air Conference in Boise. She will speak on “The Job Ahead of Us” during the three day gathering beginning July.
A crowded Sunday scene in Inkom as residents and visitors share fishing tales and greetings. Families from Pocatello and Sagebrush visit, with Miss Lola Atkinson returning from Blextoot and events hosted by Mrs Richardson and others. Local shopping trips, plant checks, and casual calls brighten the community diary with friend visits and intercity connections.
Stockholders of the Idaho Copper Company met in Boise Tuesday amid a court ruling allowing the meeting despite George Graham Rice opposition. Principal stockholders O A Griggs and Cooley Bautier of San Francisco seek control after years of legal battles. The company remains under receiver, with a possible reorganization and later dissolution of the receivership depending on the meeting's outcome. The firm holds extensive properties in Idaho and Oregon. A statement on meeting progress was awaited tonight.
Boise reports 88 degrees on Tuesday, below seasonal highs yet prompting residents to wander streets in light clothing. The official high reached 90 degrees the previous day, marking hot conditions for the area.
Bids are being asked for the Elks temple planned by Blackfoot Lodge No. 1416 at the corner of Pacific and Ash streets. Plans are accepted and C A Sandberg of Idaho Falls is spending time to oversee the project. Bids open July 13 at noon and work will proceed rapidly afterward.
June 26 reports show a sharp rise in pre season travel to Yellowstone in 1929 and 1938 with a banner opening day June 20. On opening day 2195 people entered the park through four gates, up 250 from last year while rail service from five railroads improves connections and boosts tourist arrivals. Hotel and lodge firms note a large hike in early season guests and trains bring more visitors to the park.
In Blackfoot on June 26 the Eastern Idaho District Pair board invites sealed bids for September 30 to October 3 3008 copies of premium list exclusive right to sell cats in grandstand and bleachers sale of cushions race programs hay and straw for the Morestock and refuse removal. Bids must be mailed to Clark B Moon by June 29.
About four hundred seven week old pheasants were released by Idaho's Fish and Game Department from Lapwai to Ada county fields. The birds, though barely flight equipped, are expected to evade predators until they reach full flight strength for the hunting season later this fall.
Blackoot June meeting votes unanimously to back the plumbing inspector and instructs the fire chief and police chief to regularly inspect basements for violations. Violators will be prosecuted as the city strengthens enforcement. Also, Rudolph Wurlitzer acquires the Servais Stradivarius violin cello for trans Atlantic passage and entrusts it to the Paris captain.
Senator John Thomas will return to his state for a brief stay shortly after July 1 according to his secretary David Burrell. He is expected to spend time with Wilbur Mead and relief commissioner of reclamation in Boise around July 9. Thomas is currently in Washington for tariff hearings as officials plan visits to the Owyhee project, Vale project, and several Idaho projects.
Preston June 26 William Valley 63 farmer of Fairview active in civic and church affairs died yesterday from injuries suffered when a horse kicked him Monday.
In Nagasaki on June 26 1944 frantic rescue efforts were under way as 500 miners remained trapped in the Masushima mine after a flood engulfed it overnight. One section was abandoned due to rising water.
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