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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1939

Page

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Fish-Game Commission Faces Idaho Supreme Court Test

Bird N. Hawley of Melba petitions Idaho Supreme Court for a writ of review of his ouster from the Fish and Game Commission by Gov. Bottolfsen. He seeks to restrain successor G. W. Grebe from duties pending ruling. case involves charges of unbecoming conduct and governance of commissions.

Boise Bird N. Hawley Melba State Fish and Game Commission A. Bottolfsen Idaho Supreme Court Ralph RB. Breshears G. W. Grebe Kunz Grebe Hawley George Curtis Idaho Wildlife Federation Federation Curtis C. C. Gossett Nampa

Japs and British in talks on blockade crisis

Anxious world weighs Japan Britain talks as Europe marks World War anniversaries. French premier Daladier warns of a crisis unseen since the war. Britain aims a new world war partnership with France and Russia while Russia fights Japan on the Manchukuo frontier. Leaders debate U.S. neutrality and the Tientsin dispute as Britain resists turning over Chinese suspects.

Prem Orient Europe Archduke Franz Ferdinand Sarajevo Germany Daladier France Britain Japan Far East Danzig Russia Soviet Mongolia-Manchukuo East Asia

Utahns Try to Improve Trade Ties in Idaho

A Utah delegation of about 1060 business and public leaders traveled by special train from Salt Lake City to western Idaho. They visited Weiser Payette Caldwell Nampa and Boise with speeches stressing aims to boost trade with western Idaho and halted at Ontario Oregon before returning via Pocatello. The group planned a Boise banquet with Governor Bottolfsen and Governor Bottolfsen was expected to attend.

Boise Salt Lake City Idaho Utah Wesser Weiser Snake River Payette Oregon Ontario Boise Valley Caldwell Nampa Union Pacific Band

Mercury Reaches 91 Degrees As Heat Presses On

The mercury hit 91 at 2 p m making it the second hottest day of the year and a forecast suggested higher readings by 4 p m as the year's top temperature. The low for the day stood at 51 degrees.

Weather Bureau

Yankees Hit Eight Home Runs In Doubleheader Win Over Athletics

New York Yankees explode for eight homers tying a record set in 1886 as they beat the Philadelphia Athletics in both games of a doubleheader. Babe Dahlgren DiMaggio Dickey Selkirk Gordon Henrich homer in first game and second game details follow with scoring and pitchers listed. Another NL game notes Dizzy Dean’s rough return to St Louis.

Philadelphia New York Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Detroit New York Giants Cincinnati Reds Yankees Babe Dahlgren Deahlgren Joe DiMaggio Bill Dickey George Selkirk Joe Gordon Tommy Henrich R. H. E. New York Pearson Dickey Rosar Nelson Beckman Joyce Hayes New York Gomez Caster Brucker ST. Louis Dizzy Dean Cardinals Chicago Cubs Dizzy Jack Russell Terry Moore Joe Medwick Chicago J. Dean J. Russell Hartnett Cooper Bowman Owen

Entertainers to Perform at Pocatello Noon Luncheon

Rotary Ronnie Everton pianist Elsie Calvert and the Darlington twins juggle and dance for Pocatello Rotarians at the Bannock hotel noon luncheon Thursday. The acts hail from Hennies Bros shows currently playing through Saturday night on Oak Street circus grounds.

Ronnie Everton Elsie Calvert Darlington Twins Pocatello Rotarians Bannock Hotel Hennies Bros Oak Street Circust

Doctor pleads guilty in alleged baby sale case

In Cleveland Dr. John W. Tipple admitted guilt for turning over a month old baby to a Pittsburgh couple for adoption. Judge Jacob Stacel deferred sentencing until Saturday, calling the case nearly kidnapping. The Sesans testified money changed hands, while the baby's unmarried parents face morals charges.

Cleveland John W. Tipple Pittsburgh Herman Sesan Jacob Stacel Ohio Isabelle Farrell Dom Harmon Harmon Tonita Estella

Public Works Face Out PWA Fight in Senate

Senate backers of a public works appropriation scaled back hopes from 500 million to 250 million as the appropriations committee rejected both sizes. Russell sees a floor vote possibility. Byrnes calls outcome uncertain. Action deferred until relief measure is settled, with $1.735 billion relief bill due by Friday midnight to keep WPA funds from lapsing.

Washington Senate Russell D-Ga PWA Byrnes D-Sc WPA

Newspaper ads praised as vital for Housewife reach

Norton W. Mogge of Seattle, senior vice president of the Pacific Advertising Clubs association, calls newspaper advertising the most important and exciting news for housewives and the national retail business. Utah weather forecasts show partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with little temperature change.

Oakland Calif Norton W. Mogge Seattle Pacific Advertising Clubs Association Utah

State gains relic of Idaho's first legislature

Boise reports the State Historical Society receives a fading photograph of Idaho's first legislature with 53 members plus Governor Bottolfsen. The gift from Mrs. Jack Carr of Mackay is to be preserved by the society, tracing to donor's grandfather S A Swanger, an early lawmaker.

Boise The State Historical Society Idaho C. A. Bottolfsen Jack Carr Mackay Society For Preservation S. A. Swanger

Bankers Face $500000 Loss Over LSU Notes

Louisiana investigations focus on LSU and missing ex president Dr. James Monroe Smith. Allegations claim Smith issued invalid notes totaling $500000, with banks compelled to absorb the loss for lacking state bond board authorization. Governor Earl K Long orders full inquiries as federal probes begin into WPA and PWA irregularities.

Baton Rouge Louisiana State University Earl K Long L.S.A James Monroe Smith Memphis David M. Ellison New Orleans PWA Ellison Smith State Bond and Tax Board

Galento and Louis in Ring Tonight

A car carrying heavyweight challenger Tony Galento was involved in a minor collision en route from New York to New Jersey. Burke, Galento's handler, said the left front fender was clipped at a New York City intersection. no injuries were reported and the party continued to Galento's tavern in Orange, New Jersey.

Orange N. J Tony Galento New York New Jersey Burke Galento New York City

Galento Seeks Upset as He Faces Louis at Yankee Stadium

Tony Galento enters the ring tonight with a 33 pound weight advantage over Joe Louis. Galento weighed 233 3 4 pounds to Louis 200 3 4. He hopes to KO the champion and joked about buying a farm in the Orange mountains if he wins. Both fighters passed medicals, though Galento appeared a bit keyed up.

New York Tony Galento Yankee Stadium Joe Louis Galento Louis New York State Athletic Commission Tony Orange Mountains William Walker

Pocatellan Couple Granted Marriage License

A marriage license was issued in Salt Lake City on June 28 to Delbert Cook 235 and Fay Amelia Bell 26 both of Pocatello.

Salt Lake City Delbert Cook Fay Amelia Bell Pocatello

Deportation Splits Family in Train to Halifax

A nine member family is divided by deportation actions as authorities separate Canadian born members from the United States relatives. John McNeil and his wife Ann, plus son Jack, face removal to Nova Scotia while accompanying children are held or aimed for institutions. The case centers on illegar entry and relief status.

Los Angeles United States John McNeil Ann Jack Halifax Nova Scotia Mildred Dorothy Lofton Edna Colleen Marjorie Shirley McNeil Illegar

Rainey urges curtailed water use in Pocatello

Water superintendent Clarence Rainey asks residents to conserve for a few days to restore reserve storage after two pumps operated and repairs on the third are delayed until Thursday morning. One pump has been repaired, and the city thanks residents for cooperation during the shortage.

Pocatellans Clarence Rainey Rainey

More Papers Suspending More Papers Suspending

Review of trade journals shows June adds to list of suspensions and mergers as the publishing field shrinks. Mergers include Tribu ne Journal and Leader at Wildwood New Jersey. Mansfield Morning Tribune folds. Akron Shopping Guide ends June 16. Clarksville Herald Democrat goes semi weekly. New York News Bureau to close June 30. Major operation: J David Stern yields New York Evening Post to George Backer. Rising costs, wages, and taxes drive continued consolidations.

New York Mercers Wildwood N. J Tribune-Journal Leader Mansfield O. Morn- Tribune News-Journal Akron, O Akron Clarkeville Ark Herald- Democrat Small, Spencer and Brewer, Inc The Kent Company New York Evening Post J. David Stern Philadelphia Record George Backer Jewish Telegraphic Agency New York Evening

Divorce actions dismissed and decree granted in Idaho suit

On motion of plaintiff and defendant the divorce action of Geraldine Loyd v Marlin Loyd was dismissed by District Judge I E McDougall. Judge McDougall granted a decree to Elva H Byington in her suit against Joseph E Byington. They were married December 10, 1938 at Pocatello with claims of stinginess and alleged attachment to another woman.

Geraldine Loyd Marlin Loyd I. E. McDougall McDougall Elva H. Byington Joseph E. Byington Pocatello

Thieves Active in Local Neighborhood Thefts

F J Bigley reports two pairs of golf shoes stolen from his car at 934 North Grant. Mrs T B Robinson says hub cap stolen from her car at 209 West Sherman. M S Johnson reports entry into their home via rear window during carnival time with two small savings banks containing about 10 dollars stolen.

F. J. Bigley North Grant

Sheriff, Deputies Nab Forgery Suspect at Gray's Lake

Sheriff M J Rossiter and Deputy Bert Empey arrested Chase Arnold at Gray's Lake on a forgery charge. He was arraigned before Justice William Ryan with bonds set at 1000 dollars. In lieu of bond he was jailed after allegedly forging a 50 dollar check.

M. J. Rossiter Bert Empey Gray’s Lake Chase Arnold William Ryan

Funds Exhausted Idaho Plans to Register Warrants

Idaho state board of examiners heard that the general fund is temporarily exhausted but registered warrants will be paid from special funds. Treasurer Myrtie P Eaking set a 2 percent interest rate on general fund warrants. The board noted last registration was January 1936 and that mils of dollars remain in other funds to cover warrants. officials discussed economy measures and potential savings in postal charges and centralizing state mailing functions.

Boise Idaho State Board of Examiners Myrtie P. Eaking J. W. Taylor C. A. Bottolfsen General Fund Eaking GL Jenkins Enkine Donald A. Callahan Taylor D. Worth Clark Idaho

Bank Extortion Note Leads to 17-Year-Old Arrest

Sheriff W F Manifold jailed Walter Wall 17 of Texarkana Arkansas after a note demanding 500 dollars and threats of death was given to Phillip Remsburg at the Idaho First National Bank. Wall, unarmed, said he had never been in trouble before. Bond set at 1000 unfurnished. preliminary hearing Friday at 10 am.

Rupert W. F. Manifold Minidoka County Idaho First National Bank Phillip Remsburg Walter Wall Texarkana Ark Manifold Wall H. A. Baker H. A. Boyer Baker Remsburg

Reunion of Pocatello High School Class of 1934

All graduates are invited to the fifth reunion at 8 p m on Saturday July 1 in the new high school building. An opening dinner will be served in the Congregational church basement, followed by a tour of the new high school and a dance at the Memorial building. Reserve with John Halliwell Jr or Paul Shira. partners may accompany members.

Pocatello High School Congregational Church Memoral John Halliwell Jr Paul Shira

Burglar Investigated After McCammon Home Raid

Deputy Sheriff Bert Empey and Officer R C Thomas of the identification bureau traced a burglary at the Roy Harris residence in McCammon. The home occupied by Superintendent R C Thomas of the McCammon schools was found ransacked though losses are unclear awaiting word from Mr Thomar.

Bert Empey R. C. Thomas Police Department Identification Bureau McCammon Roy Harris California Thomar

Treasury Cuts Foreign Silver Price Again to 38 1 2 Cents

Washington June 28 The treasury reduced its foreign silver price to 38 1 2 cents per ounce marking the second daily cut after a senate move to bar further foreign silver purchases. The earlier price had been 40 cents, with Monday at 43 cents, as officials cited policy aims to curb bulk foreign silver inflows before final policy decisions.

Washington Treasury Senate Congress

Senate approves airbase funds for Ogden Utah depot and Alaska base

The Senate appropriations committee approved an 8 million dollar air depot near Ogden Utah and 4 million dollars for an air base in Alaska. Both projects are part of the war department Pacific coast defense plan and will be included in a multi million dollar supplemental military appropriations bill to be reported to the Senate later. The House has already approved the measures and the War Department awaits Senate action before construction proceeds.

Washington Ogden Utah Senate Alaska Pacific Coast House War Department

Bannock Creek Indians Plan Sun Dance After July 20

The Bannock Creek Indians branch of the Sho shone announce their annual sun dance will begin at sunset Thursday July 20. The dance site is not yet fixed though it is usually east of the American Falls highway about 10 miles west of Pocatello. Chester R. Ottogary is arranging the Bannock Creek dance.

Fort Hall Pocatello American Falls Chester R. Ottogary

Stew art Varies in City Officials Over Marble Game Machines

District Judge I E McDougall took under advisement after arguments in the case of C A Stewart versus R M Pugmire police chief R M Terell mayor and M J Rossiter sheriff. The plaintiff seeks a show cause order to stop confiscation of marble machines used on pin games claiming they are games of skill not gambling devices. The hearing began Monday and arguments continued until late Tuesday afternoon.

I. E. McDougall C. A. Stewart R. M. Pugmire R. M. Terell M. J. Rossiter

Death of Jess Cleveland Listed as Heart Attack

Acting Coroner T. M. Roberts ruled the Boise case a heart attack death of Jess Cleveland 28 formerly of May Idaho found dead in a field near Boise two boys discovered the body on a bridge over an irrigation ditch Cleveland born December 4 1910 in May Idaho moved to Boise in 1921

Boise T. M. Roberts Jess Cleveland May Idaho Roberts Cleveland

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