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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1925
Page
2
Boise reports fire losses across Idaho reached near two million dollars in 1923 with national total at 936,372,782. Defective chimneys and flues caused the largest share, followed by stoves furnaces and boilers, while fire extinguishing costs added to public burdens and lives lost.
The Bingham County Farm Bureau, near derailing county agent Thomas, wins a renewed lease from the extension division of the university to operate through April 1. Members plan to raise 1500 dollars before that date with renewed vigor.
Four Idaho alumni on the Malad high school faculty awarded first prize in the Why the U. of J. is the U for You contest. A railroad ticket to the University of Idaho awaits the winner with other prizes. The judges named Kenneth Thomas first and listed Larson Pierce Roberts and Jones among the top five essays.
In Blackfoot on March 13 the County Chairman convened a mass meeting of Republicans to decide if a city party ticket should be fielded in the upcoming municipal election. Fourteen Republicans attended. Byrd Trego was named chairman and RN. Such as secretary. The group voted to organize a mass convention with Dickinson as the city representative to lead the effort.
Mackay reports visitors from Pocatello and Clayton on business and pleasure staying at Mountain View hotel. Ray Greene of Arco builds a new garage at Custer and Elm. Local improvements include butcher shops renovating and new fixtures. Mrs. Archbold hosts a five table party with awards given. Several residents seek medical treatment and business activity remains strong with hotels full and mining equipment moved for exploration.
Controlling interest in the First National Bank of Twin Falls is sold by F. F. Johnson of Boise to Twin Falls stockholders. L. E. Salladay elected president. J. M. Maxwell remains cashier. Johnson had established the bank in 1905. price not disclosed.
The Blackfoot Rotary club met at the Kircles with President Peck presiding. Guests included Rotarian Dick Wells and E. L. Anderson of Pocatello, and Miss Leah Dewey with Misses Helen and Mary Lou Gould who provided music. Wells spoke on a trip to the Islands, Peck named official delegate to the fifth district conference with H. C. Tavey as alternate. Discussion touched on city park camp growths but no recommendation given.
Senator M. B. Yeaman spoke to the local telephone exchange staff at their quarterly meeting about the political and economic role of women in national industries and their impact on business success.
Governor C. Moora vetoes H. R. No. 321 which would add 11238 dollars to the adjutant general's office for organizing and maintaining more national guard units. He says units are not yet organized and there is no urgent need for the expenditure, so he disapproved the additional appropriation atop the department's existing allotment.
Florence Stone daughter of Mrs J Stone Pocatello has been initiated by Phi Upsilon Omicron professional women's home economics fraternity in Moscow Mise Stone a University of Idaho junior receives honor for initiation Membership valued for more than grades and leadership activity in student affairs.
I H Nash state land commissioner returned from Spokane where five timber protective associations met and set budgets showing a decreased maintenance expense due to the forestry bill. He reports an improving timber industry and an optimistic outlook for 1925.
The Blackfoot city library is unpacking a primary shipment of juvenile books bought with proceeds from last November’s Current Event club tag day. The collection includes Kate Greenaway titles, Leslie Brooks picture books for toddlers, Mother Goose, Boy Scout volumes, two Dr Dolittle editions completing the set, and several construction books. A detailed list will be announced once unpacking is complete.
Charles P. Chapman, a 70 year old Idaho Falls resident for fourteen years, was laid to rest at Rose Hill cemetery after funeral services at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. Joseph Gullick. He came from Montana and is survived by his widow Julia Smart Chapman, two sisters including Mrs. A. D. Peck of Idaho Falls, and several brothers in Ohio.
Charles F. Dienst, superintendent of Boise public schools, was elected president of the Idaho State Teachers Association in a mail vote canvassed by the executive committee. He and G. A. Stevens, head of the Nampa schools, were nominated at the Idaho teachers convention in Lewiston and Moscow in late 1924.
The superintendent of Ada county schools was chosen treasurer while Ernest Bloom, superintendent of Twin Falls public schools, was named vice-president.
An ad asserts Hills Bros. originated the vacuum pack to keep coffee fresh after sealing. It claims the product remains fresh for days, weeks, or even years and emphasizes economical use.
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