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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1920
Page
4
The state vs Ramseyer jury was dismissed after foreman reported no verdict. Jurors stood eight to four for acquittal when report was made. deliberations had run six hours. Trial evidence showed Abel attacked Ramseyer in Filer and pursued him with a shovel as Ramseyer fired.
Abel entered his car and Ramseyer got into his machine when they passed. Abel shouted at Ramseyer, damn you, I’ll get you yet, in a tense parting moment recorded in the incident report.
City Treasurer Wheeler reports many residents are taking the two dollar discount by paying installation charges on water meters before December 15. Officials expect most users to pay for their new meters before the discount is discontinued, sustaining the revenue flow.
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Wayne F. E. Corey 19 and Clara J. Campbell 19 both of Twin Falls Ledru W. Hawkins 27 and Lora G. Musser 21 both of Filer and Marion Keenor 22 of Twin Falls and Blanche Wender of Filer.
J. E. Winters was arrested yesterday and fined 25 dollars for speeding on Shoshone Street. Speed Officer Ray Brown made the arrest.
Sergeant White of the local recruiting station will depart Monday for Salt Lake City to assist the recruiting post there.
James M. Clark walked into the Prescott sheriff's office to surrender claiming a warrant from Aberdeen Washington for assault. He had jumped a bond and was held pending instructions from Aberdeen.
In Seattle Det. 7 an oil tank explosion fatally injures Theodore Raun, owner of a local garage. He was using a torch on the fifty gallon steel tank when the blast occurred, and died about an hour after reaching the hospital.
Japanese parents in Sacramento are increasingly naming children with American given names. A health office deputy notes a shift away from traditional surnames like Sasaki or Hashi Imura toward names such as Harry Bill and Mary, reflecting assimilation trends.
Word reached here of the marriage of Miss Helen Warren of Pratt Kansas and Thomas W Straeter formerly of this city on December 8 The ceremony took place at the bride’s parents home in Pratt The bride wore a white Charmuse gown and the groom a black suit A large reception followed and the couple left for an extended wedding tour of the Pacific coast
Members of the Wimodausi club entertained their husbands at a seven o'clock dinner Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Jennison. Guests wore costumes and after dinner several members presented a short dialogue The District School. Present were J. C. Beauchamp W. J. Young W. B. Nixon C. R. Scott C. S. McMartin J. M. Spackman W. A. Babcock H. W. Wilson J. P. McClure A. E. Mann M. E. Jennison S. H. Kaylor Urban Tracey C. M. McElwain H. S. Cowling L. L. Breckenridge and W. J. Youngs.
Mrs Earl Felt hosted the Fortnightly club Friday afternoon at her residence. The gathering was social with refreshments served and a large attendance noted.
Mrs H F Sheehan hosted a progressive five hundred party Friday honoring Mrs David Revor of Ogden Utah, a guest at the Sheehan home. Mrs B A Heitter won high score and Mrs Revor received a guest prize. The guest list included Wise Evans Kinney Helter Bro naugh Dumke Stone and Miss Marguerite Freis.
Miss Ads M Downs of Filer and M Dale Chipman of Filer wed Saturday at 3 pm in Mrs Woods home in Twin Falls. A luncheon for close family followed the ceremony. Grandmother Mrs E A Clark of Corinth Ontario attended. Miss Downs is daughter of Dr and Mrs T H Downs of Brownsville Oregon. She had spent the past year visiting nearby.
The newly married pair, siblings of Mrs. Roland M. Young, left by evening train for a brief honeymoon in Salt Lake City. After January 1 they will reside in Filer with Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Chipman.
Mrs Emma Warren entertained the ladies of the Episcopal church at a two course luncheon Friday evening in the Reed apartments. The evening included music and social time. Miss Blanche Fender of Filer and Marion Fleenor of Twin Falls were married at the Methodist parsonage last evening at 7 o'clock with Mr Oakey Church and Mrs Church as witnesses.
The Business Woman's association will hold a special meeting Monday evening at their club rooms. The Pioneer Club of Kimberly met at Mrs Wilbur Bolton's home Thursday with Mrs Bolton and Mrs George Nobel as hosts. An illustrated lecture on The Development of Art and Old Masters by Mrs CC Longley of Twin Falls concluded a large afternoon attendance with refreshments.
The Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its November meeting at the home of Mrs. P. W. McRoberts on Monday December 13.
The Pan Hellenic club will meet at the home of Mrs H H Macauley Monday evening at 3 oclock.
The Salvation Army plans stockings for every child in Twin Falls. Chronicle readers may pick up one or more stockings at The Chronicle office and fill them with good toys for a boy or girl. Return them for pickup and presentation at Christmas time.
A stream of personal mentions from Twin Falls highlights visits and departures. Mrs. Wilford and McKay Olsen left for home after a several day stay, Alwilda Oder returned to Buhl, and Cucy Taylor of Boise visited briefly. Mrs. Homer Hall of Kimberly, Mrs. R. T. Hazzard, and L. C. Pettit were in and out on business or leisure trips. Wayne Russell of Buhl and Judge Lawrence Hansen visited, while Mr. and Mrs. Larsen of Rock Creek spent Saturday in Twin Falls. Additional locals listed include Mrs. C. A. Vining and Mildred, J. E. Stubbs from Hansen, Ralph Bristol returning to Buhl, Hattie Lyons of Eden, Moses Smith of Burley, Edna Lichtenberg of Kimberly, Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Duca of Jarbidge, Lennit Hart and Neva Me Davitt of Filer, M. P. Garlington of Idaho Falls, M. D. Bagley of Pocatello, and David L. Stone of Ogden.
Rupert Schafter and Miss Arvilla B Wood of Kimberly spent Saturday in the city shopping and attending business matters. Mr and Mrs W W Sheldon of Bull arrived for a short visit. Raymondd Carteret Filer spent time in the city Saturday attending to business interests.
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