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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1925
Page
6
A friendly joint meeting of the Preston and Pocatello chambers of commerce featured 72 Preston and 10 Pocatello members. The event included a dinner, a program by the Preston glee club, and positive reports from attendees.
Preston hosted a joint chamber gathering with visitors from Pocatello. Speakers covered Preston dairy and wheat output, irrigation plans for 37 000 acres, and educational needs of southern Idaho. The event was praised as a successful, large collaboration with lasting prospects for deeper ties.
L. M. Samuelson, brought back from Cheyenne on forgery charges, pleaded guilty in Judge O. J. Bell's court to a misdemeanor count of obtaining money under false pretenses. County Attorney H. J. Swanson offered the lesser charge due to his youth, resulting in a 90 day county jail sentence. Attorney Christensen represented the defendant.
Dan Currie, team captain, delivered the presentation speech as coach George Fish received a Masonic emblem and recognition for his services. Mr and Mrs Fish attended, with the basketball team and church members as guests at the banquet and related events.
The article notes an address by 8 C Easum rector of the Episcopal church at Idaho and a Tech Forum debate on admitting Japanese to the United States. It praises Miss Alice Cosgrove for Wickiup staff progress and mentions a recital in the L D S auditorium.
Eight district teams compete in a senior high school elimination contest at the Tech gym. Afternoon games include Paris Bancroft, Pocatello Firth, and Grace Weston with evening matchups among the winners and losers. Finals unfold Saturday to crown the district champion.
A crowded hotel lobby diary recounts varied sightings of guests from New York to Calgary. Entries note erratic service, a sword swallower stereotype, wedding register entries, smoke jokes, and a parade of visitors registering at Pocatello hotels from Bannock to Idaho Falls.
A list of attendees appeared in the society page including Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Colburn and many guests from towns such as Cokeville Lewisville Aberdeen Bancroft Springfield Idaho Falls Oakland and Seattle. Notable participants included Mrs. H. J. Clark Miss Marie Erickson and Mr. A. J. Goody among others.
J F Whitney, in Bannock with family, reviews the recent legislative session. He says the tech appropriation passed, noting it raised bonding concerns and the Lava Hot Springs issue limited the state’s bonding capacity, forcing difficult political decisions.
In the final days of the legislature southeastern Idaho leaders call for unity and a coordinated preplan to secure the agricultural college's location in the region. They stress the value of a united front with northern legislators and prepare to push the proposal through the next session without friction.
A penniless, ill mother asks for a home for her five year old son after desertion and long medical battles. She hopes a generous community will provide shelter and care, while the boy remains sunny and hopeful despite hardship.
Hospital Wates and Mr and Mrs I O Chestnut welcome a seven pound girl at St Anthony s. Mrs Caroline Porter and Marie Wasley undergo operations at St Anthony s. Mrs W L Robinson and others receive hospital care. Joseph Washington and Ford Moore are ill at home. Mrs H Burton fights rheumatism. Con C Peoples of Wava Hot Springs mentioned.
L Aiglon frocks are described as smarter house dresses with better fabrics and stylish touches. Available only at the local store in Pocatello, some have appeared in store windows and are priced at $2.95 and up.
A local shop boasts an outstanding gingham selection with superior stocks displayed in aisles on tables for easy examination. Customers can find good ginghams at any price, reflecting strong demand and wide range.
Voiles from Normandy features raised patterned fabrics that resist washing out. Sheer drapy voiles are shown in liberal quantities on a table to encourage shoppers to choose and buy.
The piece highlights wide and colorful striped flannels now available. It notes their soft cling, suggests they’re used for frocks blouses and skirts, and invites readers to view the new assortment with the promise of a wide selection.
A Lynn Brothers hospital treated infection in the left leg of a Lynn city basketball player after a game with Pocatello yesterday. teammate Rigsila Soompanasg Sot Wiestaniss sustained injuries and will miss the rest of the season.
S. Forrey of Inkom visited a local hospital yesterday. Jahn reports Pellae Mad Handalahsinen entered lees home, underwent an operation.
In Fresno California thirteen couples ignored superstition and applied for marriage licenses on Friday the thirteenth, embracing an unorthodox wedding trend. The event drew local attention as couples sought official union despite the date.
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