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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1920
Page
6
The Chronicle begins publishing the candidate list and urges rapid entry. Subscriptions unlock 100,000 extra votes, with 20 dollars of subscriptions forming a club and extra notes. The program promises cars and cash prizes for those who mobilize supporters quickly.
Court notes show John W. Rumsey filing for divorce from Ethel May Rumsey on desertion, with judgment in a separate Zaring Grain Co. v C C Brown and H K Collies case totaling 630 dollars plus 100 dollars attorney fees. Judge O R Baum handed down decisions easing corn lot owners from full lateral improvement costs in several cases, listing T J Woods S C Wyatt and others in Cornelia B Amsbury W A Babcock and F W Bronaugh.
Mrs. Burton Morse, chairman of the public health committee of the American Red Cross, Twin Falls, will hold a child welfare clinic at Twin Falls High School on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The event aims to provide guidance and services to families in need.
A county health clinic opens Saturday starting at 9 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. It offers free physical exams for school age children. Parents or guardians may arrange appointments via the county Red Cross nurse or by calling. Each child should bring a small blanket. The clinic operates under the Medical Association of Southern Idaho with Dr. Ben Kimber ly as president and the Dental Association of Southern Idaho with Dr. Harstad of Twin Falls as president. Members donate services.
Personal notices recount departures and visits among Twin Falls residents and guests. Emma Johnston starts work at Booth Mercantile while Dr Arron begins dentistry in San Francisco. Many others travel to Vancouver, Pullman, or Yellowstone Park and return from trips to Long Beach, Isden, and Boise with reports of vacations, schooling, or home moves.
City council reviewed six bids for sidewalk construction with John Robinson and We Sorenson of Burley selected at 23 1 2 cents per foot the lowest bid. Other bids ranged to 27 8 4 cents and Holmes Holmes Shipman Brothers Cooper Salmon Polker among others. Rock Creek bridge approved with electric light equipment shipment pending causing partial payment hold. Street department planned bitumen gutters in the business district before fall rains. Patrick and Johnson granted permit to build a platform in front of their Fourth Avenue South warehouse under city engineer supervision.
On Thursday and Friday the third annual ram sale of the Southern Idaho Wool Growers association will be held at Filer. About 2000 head of top stock will be offered from prize-winners with records of high class. Leading breeders from the west and east attend. H. H. Schildman is secretary treasurer, J. H. Seaver of Castleford is president, and Ivor T. Edwards of Kimberly is vice president.
Salvation Army leaders En sign Naton and Mrs Naton plan a coast trip and will return to Twin Falls to meet the advisory boards next Tuesday Major Bortzmeyer a well known officer will attend the advisory board meeting Also H E Carpenter new pastor of Kimberly Christian church has been invited by the Twin Falls Men Bible class to speak at a city park gathering tonight Carpenter comes from Appleton City Missouri and is described as an engaging speaker.
The Twin Falls High School class of eighteen will entertain tonight at Perrine for their first class party. About 50 members expected. Last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Partlowe hosted a 6:30 dinner at the Perrine hotel with seven covers. A slumber party for six was held Saturday night hosted by Misses Elizabeth and Ira Driskell. Attendees included Irene Parrott Helen Parrott Dorothy Warner Edith Wick Marion Babcock and Francis Murray among others.
Richard Robertson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Robertson, celebrated his tenth birthday Friday evening at Artegign City. A number of Harriet Duvall Clara May Eugene Smith Margaret Kellog and others attended. A picnic supper was enjoyed before the return home.
Charles Valentine led Poughkeepsie’s 1920 grand circuit opening, driving three winners. He steered Bogallusa to victory in the Duchess trot four year olds, won heats with Red Lancelot and Pete Coley in the Valley and Knickerbocker events, and saw Lucille Harvester claim the Union 2 14 class. Red Lance lot posted 2 04 1 4 for best time. weather mild and track poor.
High ticket costs keep complimentary passes tight. Exhibitors must read rules set by the secretary and enter by deadline. Friday September 17 is children’s day with school-time considerations. The Kellys bring a tent show with 38 hotelable professionals. Salt Lake quintette performs daily in the grandstand. chariot and standing races stream daily. national association trophies arriving as prizes.
Los Angeles reports William G. Rumler Salt Lake out fielder is suspended indefinitely by Pacific Coast League president W. B. McCarthy and will not be granted his outright release. Bees manager Ernie Johnson commented on the action.
George H. Weidemier returned from Ellensburg Washington after a one week visit with friends and relatives.
American athletes accumulated 212 points in Europe week events, more than double Finland with 105. The U S team earned about one third of a 638 total possible points, missing only four events, and tied Finland for first in championships. The U S set three world records with one shared by Finland.
The Navy invites able youths to enlist for 665 trades with trade school training. About 1616 men enlisted last week. A Twin Falls recruiting office at the post office building will operate until August 31, with transport provided and post enlistment assignments to Pocatello or local trade schools.
San Francisco August 23 report that a group of congresspersons touring the Far East returned aboard the transport Great Northern. Representative Charles H. Randall of California telegraphed Attorney General Palmer urging extension of Volstead Act operations to the Philippines.
Aug 23. Latest developments indicate the street car men will walk out at 1:18 Tuesday morning unless their demands for back pay are met. Those in charge of the car company's affairs have expressed determination to import strike breakers. Sprigging spent yesterday at Jarbidge.
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