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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1925
Page
5
E B Stoessel well known Rupert farmer killed when a new sedan was struck by train No 155 at the second crossing east of Rupert. His eight year old daughter Gail injured severely. Both were unconscious and lacerated after the wreck. An inquest is to be held at Rupert.
Announcement lists junior high winners Thelma Stoddard Irene Peterson with Margaret Connely Pannie Harper and Horace Kill honorable mention Senior high winners Clara Browne Goldie Rowland with Alice Potter Genevieve Chapman and Trene Nelson Judges include M B Wallace William Musselman and J H Scanlan Posters to be shown in local business windows next week Poppy day observed next Friday with small poppies sold on streets to honor those who died in France and those returning needing care
Tomorrow at 1 30 p m a shoot of unusual interest will take place in Pocatello at the grounds of the Poga Tynp Audi between two 15 men representing the Union Pacific Athletic clubs of Pocatello and Salt Lake. Bobh Graham and L M Steger will act as officials. The outcome will influence the Oregon Short Line championship, with the winner coming in the all Union Pacific event later in the summer. The complete list of contestants will be published in Sunn y morning Tribune.
The regular week end social dance will be held this evening at the Eagles hall with music by the Eagles orchestra. Proceeds go to a baseball fund and special prizes will be awarded. The American Legion auxiliary meets Monday at Mrs W W Brothers home.
Mayor C Ben Ross and Mrs Ross traveled to Malad where Mrs Ross spoke at the Black and White celebration. J Vieldsted of the chamber of commerce and guests from Lanbs Cheese Co., Ogden chamber, and local officials attended. The program featured horse racing stock judging and various races as part of promoting pure bred stock for dairying.
The Masonis Grand Bodies adjourned with officers listed led by Captain General Chester G. Taylor. Boise drill team challenged Gate City for the Crusader Cup as Max W. Griffith’s board of inspection judged the competition. A large social dinner preceded, with Royal and Select Masters presenting the super-excellent degree to many candidates. Next conclave set for Wallace on May 21 and 22.
Boise May 23 Governor C C Moore travels home from Washington where he attended the National Child Welfare Congress as Idaho's delegate. Officials expect progress on Ash ton Bechler highway entry to Yellowstone and aid against the white fly plague threatening the sugar beet industry. A hearing in Coeur d Alene Tuesday in the Roy Wilson I W W damage suit cites an eviction of alleged I W W members from Bonners Ferry in 1923. Moore is represented by Attorney General A H Conner and James L Boone.
Secretary Hoover says consumers should buy coal now due to low prices easy transport and adequate production. He warns conditions may not hold and urges stockpiling for both anthracite and bituminous coal to safeguard their interests.
Lighthearted chat in the St Marie lobby as a well known upper Snake stockman jokes about spring and radio listening while several dignitaries and business visitors are noted staying at the Bannock Crow Yellowstone and other hotels. Attendees include R A Motherwell H C Schuppel H W Gregory L Hail J F Benson E O Havens G L Blodgett PD Ranald S M Factor and many others visiting the city.
Pacific Northwest Real Estate association leaders H A M Bonner and T W Zimmerman visit Idaho Falls Monday noon May 25. Pocatello realtors travel to Falls for a noon meeting and join local members then return to Pocatello and stop at Blackfoot to greet realtors there. Attendees from Pocatello include W H Snyder F C McGowan W R B Ferris Harvey Holmes E Brady Ben Gilles J Robb Brady Myron Porges and George W Wagenseller.
Burley report from Moran Wyoming on Jackson Lake reservoir shows storage acre feet and weekly precipitation readings. The record lists Jackson Lake Storage as 242 450 acre feet for the week ending May 4 with year over year comparison and a precipitation amount noted for Moran.
Clearings in Pocatello reached 152565.97 dollars today. A marriage license was issued at the county clerk's office to Peter Horace Ensgin of Salt Lake City and Mary Alice Shearsmith of Standardville Utah.
The funeral for Ellsworth Pugmire was held this afternoon at 8 o clock from the Schumacher and Hail company chapel. Bishop BE P. Hors fall officiated. Interment followed at Mountainview Cemetery.
Audrey Walker and Linnis Walker were arrested Friday night by police at a West side hotel and booked at headquarters for investigation.
Chicago journalist Hobart H. Steely of the Associated Press arrived for a brief visit with his mother Mrs Beatrice H Steely before starting a vacation in Yellowstone National Park.
A special meeting of the Bannock Sportsmen's association is set for 8 p m Tuesday May 26 at the chamber of commerce hall in the North building. Important matters of interest to the association will be taken up.
Eva Simmons failed to appear in police court on breaking glass in the street and her $5 bond is forfeited. Tom Ed wards and R. H. Jacobs also failed to answer roll call in court on liquor possession charges. each had a $10 bond forfeited.
Workers finished surfacing and smoothing the Meridell dance hall floor yesterday noon to ensure a fine condition for tonight. A new check room handling system aims to prevent the prior Saturday’s issues. Tourists enjoy the park grove and spring water, while Mrs. Bucks pupils picnic at Washington school. Civil Service exam notices urge applications for physiotherapy aide roles with June 13 closing date.
The 1925 Pocatellians broke all previous records by finishing the annual in about an hour and a half, leaving three school days for seniors to gather signatures. The staff, though starting late in the second semester, produced a high quality yearbook in record time.
City taxpayers approve adding two and three quarter mills to the existing levy at a mass meeting held Friday at the Auditorium Theatre. About one hundred citizens attended with one dissenting vote. meeting called by City Attorney Davis and chaired by J. E. Edgerton.
Real estate transfers listed for Friday include J BR Munn selling lot 11 block 498, Bannock County. Harris Orville W transfers to Barton Grover. Austin H Anderson etux to Fidelity Building and Loan Assn beginning at the north corner of lot 18 block 134 and to Fidelity at lot 17 block 194.
The musical comedy Listen Lester adapted for film will screen at the Capitol Theater tomorrow. Principal cast includes Harry Myers Leo Moran Alec Francis George O’Hara Eva Novak Louise Fazenda and Dot Farley. The film emphasizes farcical entertainment with minimal drama. Atlanta reports Senate investigator Gaston Means arrives at federal prison to begin a two year sentence.
A southern Idaho conference track and field meet featuring Idaho Tech Gooding College of Gooch and College of Idaho Caldwell was under way at Hutchinson Field Idaho Tech with a good crowd watching. Full results to be published in Sunday’s Tribune.
Real time at the Dance Palace tonight and a Saturday night dance at Commercial Hall with music by Mc Siveen Bros. Two prizes will be awarded to a lucky lady. Admission 75 cents. Everyone welcome.
The Philippine Islands team was declared winner of the 1925 Far Eastern Olympic Games in Manila. Japan finished second and China third.
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