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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1919
Page
2
The opening session in Twin Falls features three major state women’s organizations. The event aims to blend social activities with home affairs, reflecting Twin Falls hospitality. Visitors will be hosted by local Twin Falls women as hostesses, and conventions will leverage the city’s reputation for cordial gatherings.
Mrs Northop visiting her sister Mrs Apt was hostess last evening at a surprise party in her sister’s honor. The gathering featured music and at the close light refreshments were served.
The Community church staged a clever children’s day program last Sunday evening featuring drills music and recitations. More than 45 children participated in the lively entertainment.
The Shamrock club will convene next Thursday afternoon at Mrs Fred Daviss home for an arranged program and afternoon entertainment.
The Thursday Bridge club will be entertained at the home of Mrs L T Moore next Thursday afternoon.
The veteran Theodore Edson Derman filed honorable discharge papers after service in World War I campaigns in Aisne Marne and Meuse Argonne. He left the United States December 24, 1917 and returned to civilian life following his father’s death, with his mother handling the discharge application.
The report notes executions of 18 enemy combatants during the entire war. In Ndow, June 16, thirteen spies and a neutral country and allied nationality are mentioned in connection with the event. One Betts is referenced.
Delegates from Ladies of the G A A and W A C arrive for state conventions with executive sessions scheduled through Thursday. Meetings in progress include G A R room 2 and W R C room 11, with public Camp Fire sessions this evening. Sightseeing and badge gifts noted as visitors tour Boise areas and attend matinees.
Lieutenant David G. Glass of Salem Oregon aged 36 received a license to wed Miss Norma Flemming aged 32 of Castleford. Glass served over a year in France.
The story describes Harry Van Wie, a San Francisco plumber, building a large parasol plane 43 feet across with a 15 foot long deck for passengers. Made of aluminum and oiled silk, it features parachute-like tones and slide controls. After a failed test, Van Wie says further changes will allow it to fly, needing a hangar and launching area.
Mrs Rose EB Houghton national president of the Ladies of the G A R arrived for the three day Idaho state convention. She praised the organization its 75000 active members 21000 veterans and Sons of Veterans and its 11 homes. She noted wartime work including Red Cross service liberty bonds and Red Cross donations. also present were Mrs Rachel Baldwin Boise state president and Mrs J A McRobbin Women’s Relief Corps president previews of a strong turnout and large delegations.
An old advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a magical hair dye that darkens gray hair by morning, claiming hair becomes glossy and youthful with regular use. It warns the product is not a disease cure.
The Twin False Hand will provide music at the open air pavilion during the parade. The event occurs Wednesday and includes a san sasha style setup with weather noted as Weteh. Local organizers announce the performance as part of outdoor festivities.
Idaho Pythian Sisters convene in Twin Falls with sessions at Masonic Hall. A reception, picnic at Shoshone Falls, and D O K ceremonies mark the agenda. Delegates travel by train greeted by a reception committee. Twin Falls band to provide open air music starting Wednesday June 18.
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