Giant Merger of Power and Light Plants
New York reports the formation of Electric Power & Light, Maine based, to absorb Utah Securities and related holdings. The merged group will own utilities across New Orleans, Dallas, Salt Lake City, Ogden, Durango, Montrose, Boise, Pocatello and Idaho Falls with vast transmission and distribution networks. Utah Securities will distribute cash and four new shares per existing share, subject to shareholder approval.
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New York
Electric Power & Light Corporation
Maine
Utah Securities Corporation
Electric Bond & Share Company
New Orleans Public Service, Inc
Dallas Power & Lightcom
Dallas Railway Company
Texas Interurban Railway
Power Securities Corporation
Idaho Power Company
New Orleans
Dallas
Texas
Salt Lake
Ogden Utah
Durango
Montrose
Cole
Boise
Pocatello
Idaho Power Operations Unchanged by Holding Firm
Boise March 14. Idaho Power says its operations remain unaffected by the formation of a holding company named Electric Power & Light Company and related firms taking over securities of several utilities. W R Putnam, vice and general manager, notes the 1924 gross earnings of the involved companies exceeded 35.7 million and served about 1.18 million customers.
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Boise
Idaho Power Company
Electric Power & Light Company
Dallas Rail Company
Power Securities Corporation
New Orleans Public Service, Inc
Dallas Power @ Light company
Dallas Railway Company
Utah Securities Corporation
Idaho Power
Putnam
Idaho Power to consolidate with holding company
A proposed consolidation will unify Idaho Power with a new holding company to diversify earnings and strengthen finances for future growth. No change in Idaho Power securities, and ownership will continue to rise among customers, with preferred stock becoming more attractive.
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Idaho Power Company
Yance Power Company
Idaho Pauteceta
Idaho Power Preferred
Bond Election Sets Stage for Caribou County Hospital
Residents of Caribou County approved a $30,000 land issue to secure funds for a new hospital building. Early totals showed 610 votes for bonds and 37 against across Soda Springs Conda Daviaville Blackfoot Meadowville Henry Ten Mile Freedom and Crow Creek precincts. County commissioners plan to canvass and finalize steps next Friday March 13 to fast track the project.
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Soda Porings
Caribou County
Soda Springs
Conda
Beta Theta Pi Moves to New University Home
Construction of the new fifty thousand dollar Beta Theta Pi fraternity house began this week in Moscow with proctor Francis Jenkins turning the first spade. All contracts are let and the building is due to be finished by August 15. A delay from a faulty title delayed the project and brief ceremonies marked the start with the fraternity members singing The Loving Cup.
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Moscow
La Grande Municipal Band sought for April 16 celebration
Boise officials may hire La Grande municipal band for the main line celebration April 16 announced by Frank Ensign. The committee plans three bands for the event Boise municipal band Boise boys band and Pocatello shopmen s band.
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Boise
University Tour of Europe By Idaho Students
University of Idaho will conduct a 79 day European tour from June 20 to September 7 led by Romance languages professor Mrs. Margaret L. Sargent. Seven students will receive nine credits toward a degree for completing required study with lectures and reading. The tour includes drives Corniche Niece to Monte Carlo Axenstrasse Lucerne and Amalfi Bay of Bolerno.
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Moscow
University of Idaho
Europe
Margaret L. Sargent
Great Britain
Germany
Switzerland
Spain
Italy
Holland
Belgium
Sargent
Anton Lang
Christ
Ihosama
Niece
Monte Carlo
Lucerne
Bay of Bolerno
Vewmanes
Montpelier Woman Dies in Salt Lake After Illness
Mrs. M. J. Davis of Montpelier died early Thursday in Salt Lake following a long illness. She had lived in Montpelier for years, her husband a Brennan & Davis partner. Survived by husband, three daughters Helen and Jean Davis and Mrs M. R. Hampton, a brother John R. Brennan, and two sisters. Funeral in Salt Lake with interment there. Baby girl born to Roy Jones and wife in Montpelier hospital. Raecher injured: James Sizemore of Georgetown hospitalized after a horse kick with seven stitches.
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Wayne Fullmore
Montana
Cotner
Fred Byington
Walter Byington
Salt Lake City
Wyo
McGuinn
Aaron Potter
Henry Daniels
Malad City
Salt Lake Tha
Cooper
Leon Nelson
Gordon Borglethose
Homer Borglethose
Oriole
Pocatello
Dr. Waste of McCammon
Tribune
Salt Lake Montpelier
M. J. Davis
Salt Lake
Ogden
Utah
Helen
Jean Davis
Montpelier
John R. Brennan
Agnes Poynter
Julia Brennan
Roy Jones
Montpelier Hospital
Dc. C. McClare
Kenton
George Cultra
Lincoln
Ned
McClave
Cultra
EB. L. McClave
A. W. McClave
Blackfoot High School Band Delivers Standout Concert
Blackfoot March 14. The Blackfoot high school band led by Prof. E W Stout delivered the best concert yet at the H S auditorium Friday evening. Over 40 boys performed with pep and enthusiasm in a program including King Cotton Ocean Waves Fortuna and American Federation overtures and readings by Miss Vera Murdock who will represent the school at the district contest.
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Tribune
Blackfoot
Blackfoot High School
E. W. Stout
H. 8
King Cotton
March
Sousa
Crumming
von Blum
King’s Guard
Arnold
Idaho Falls Chamber Ends Paid Secretary Role
The Idaho Falls chamber of commerce formed its new board and unanimously decided to dispense with a paid secretary. A stenographer will handle correspondence, and each director will manage headquarters for two weeks to cover tasks.
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Tribune
Idaho Falls
Mar
District fair plans to be discussed in Blackfoot Monday
Blackfoot hosts a Monday meeting to discuss forming a district fair with Bonneville Bingham and Bannock counties. The Fair Association led by T. J. Bennett seeks use of the Bingham county fair grounds valued at $70,000 for permanent operation. Senator M. B. Yeaman coordinates member notices.
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Tribune
Specia
Idaho Faille
Mareen
Blackfoot
T. J. Bennett
Shelley
M. B. Yeaman
Bonneville
Bingham
Bannock
Eh Angel Commissioners
Bingham County
Kiwanis Meet in Blackfoot Highlights Speaker Line
Blackfoot Kiwanis Club held a 7 p m dinner at the Eccles hotel with President L C Collins presiding. Rex Dunlap led singing, Mrs Dunlap at the piano, and Rev J Ingham admitted as a new member. Senator George A Line discussed legislative procedure and context. Jude J E Good spoke on Texas.
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Blackfoot
Blackfoot Kiwanis Club
Eccles Hotel
L. C. Collins
Rex Dunlap
Dunlap
Business Standards Committee
Howard Henderson
Rev. J. ©. Ingham
M. Hubbell
Frank Hooper
W. C. White
George A. Line
Jude J. E. Good
Texas
Langford Mining Co Discovers Big Copper Find
R A White reports Langford Mining Co led by George L Langford has found a copper ore ledge on Colorado properties averaging over twenty dollars per ton. Ledge extends over a large area with several carloads near surface and shipping to begin at once. List of local company interests includes W H Murray James Lyon Thor Cne Neilsen G Bartlome Christian Seewer Alvin Tueller Alfred Thompson Alfred Welker and Geo D Murphy.
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Montpelier
Mar
R. A. White
Langford Mining Company
George L. Langford
Colorado
W. H. Murray
James Lyon
Thor Cc. Neilsen
G. Bartlome
Christian Seewer
Alvin Tueller
Alfred Thompson
Alfred Welker
Geo. D. Murphy
Negotiations Underway for Purchase of Jackson Lake Water Storage
A committee of W. Cotton Idaho Falls John W. Hart Rigby and John Kelley Shelley says negotiations are under way with Salt Lake financial institutions for a 400000 loan to finance the purchase of storage water in the Jackson Lake reservoir. The group returned from Salt Lake after talks.
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Tribune Special
Idaho Falls
Mar
Jackson Lake Reservoir
Salt Lake
W. ©. Cotton
John W. Hart
Rigby
John Kelley
Shelley
Idaho Falls Junior Class Stages Turning the Trick Comedy
The Idaho Falls high school junior class presented Turning the Trick to a crowded house. Miss Gladys Mansir drilled the cast guiding the entertaining comedy drama with credit to the director.
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Tribune
Idaho Falls
Gladys Mansir
Boise Official Hurt In Park Field Fall
J M Sharp city street commissioner was hurt at the public school field while supervising ditch lining and covering work. He suffered a fractured skull Friday morning and, though in serious condition, doctors say he has a good chance for recovery.
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Boise
Boire
J. M. Sharp
Sharp
Ralph Falk
St Patrick’s Day Observed by Blackfoot Society
Blackfoot March 14 The Stake Relief society held a St Patrick themed dance at the tabernacle Thursday evening with green emblems at the décor. Two boys in top hats handed out green caps and two girls in Irish dress served punch. A Rose trio performed a skit and six girls from Thomas gave a Japanese dance. Miss Lola Davis danced an Irish solo. Attendance was strong.
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Tribune
Blackfoot
Mar
Blackfoot Stake Relief Society
Tabernacle
Rose
Thomas
Lola Davis
Here Comes the Bride Play Sponsored by American Legion
The American Legion post in Blackfoot presents the amateur play Here Comes the Bride at the Orpheum next Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Miss Limus directs the production with practiced progress and Legion members toast securing her services. Tickets are on sale for exchange at Dustin's pharmacy for reserved seats.
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Tribune
Blackfoot
Mar
Stewart Hoover
The
American Legior
Orpheum
Legion
Limpus
Dustin
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