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Newspaper

Twin Falls Chronicle

Location

Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1919

Page

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Club women host varied gatherings with sewing and speeches

Mrs. M J Sweeley hosted a bridge luncheon for the Wednesday club with bright tulips. Morningside and Kimberly Road clubs held all day meetings with Red Cross sewing, quotes, and refreshments. Notices of future gatherings and a Mother's Day program appeared alongside patterns for scarf sweaters and knitwear.

M. J. Sweeley Wilbur Hill Morningside Club Otto ‘Young Red Cross Stronk Kimberly Road Club Country Woman's Club Unity Club

Senior Day Celebrations Delight Audiences With Parades Farces

Senior day festivities drew packed crowds as 1919 classifiers staged clever jests in the auditorium. Colette Wolfe and Evelyn Price portrayed a nurse and baby in a freshman spoof while Harry Coates and Albertine Benoit led the sophomores’ big moment. Elmer Wyland and Dean Mickelwait topped the almost-high others with Romeo and Juliet sketches, followed by class songs, prophecies, and historic bits. A parade of wagons closed the noon hour festivities.

Senators Colette Wolfe Alertine Benoit Elmer ‘Wyland Dean Mickelwait

Local Dinner Features Floral Decor And Toasts By Notables

A lavish dinner event showcased tables adorned with large spring flower baskets dominated by tulips. In sequence, toasts were given by Miss Brown as toastmistress, followed by Mable Pettijohn, Oscar Newman, Gladys Channel, Ralph Glascow, Lynetta Smith, Marjorie Son, Thelma Banks, Gilbert Schade and Vaughn Price.

Miss Brown Mable Pettijohn Oscar Newman Gladys Channel Ralph Glascow Lynetta Smith Marjorie Son Thelma Banks Gilbert Schade Vaughn’ Price

Trustees to Decide If Regular Sessions Will Be Held

A note states that a meeting will decide whether regular sessions will be held. The meetings are to be exclusively the trustees'. Districts lacking representation will be recorded as not interested.

Unclear Fragments Describe Light Fruit Yields

Readable text notes crops showing extremely light yields in several sections, with beaches excepted in parts. The fragment hints at agricultural impact and regional variation without specifying crops or dates.

Urged to Join Association for Idaho Teachers

County superintendent calls all county teachers to affiliate with the Idaho State Teachers' association. At the last meeting the group decided to publish an official organ called the Idaho Teacher to keep members informed on current matters.

Idaho State Teachers’ Association Idaho Teacher

Dean Iddings Visits Twin Falls Scientist

Dean Iddings of the state university was a visitor in Twin Falls yesterday. He met with etomologist R. H. Smith and others before leaving in the afternoon for Jerome.

I. J. Iddings the State University Twin Falls Mr. Iddings R. H. Smith Jerome

Bryan to nominate rival candidate near presbyterian assembly

William Jennings Bryan, former secretary of state, will nominate a rival candidate for office at the Presbyterian general assembly in St. Louis May 16 to 23. The publicity bureau of the Presbyterian Church in the United States announced that Bryan, already a candidate for moderator, will nominate his former pastor, the Rev. Henry Swearingen of St. Paul, for the position.

Associated Press New York William Jennings. Bryan Praesbyterian Church United States Bryan Presbyterian General Assembly Henry ii Shapman Swearingen St. Paul

Cadets Aid Loan Drive To Boost County Subscriptions

Cadets of the high school join the Victory loan campaign to rouse county support and meet the quota from now until Saturday. They will assist in soliciting subscriptions to the loan to lift county totals.

Poultry Expert Pren Moore Meets Clubs Across Twin Falls Area

Pren Moore, poultry husbandman, travels the Twin Falls region for a month starting yesterday. He spoke with Filer poultry clubs in the afternoon and attended a boys and girls laboratory program in Murtaugh that evening. He will visit Buhl today as his week devoted entirely to club work proceeds.

Pren Moore Twin Falls Filer Filer Poultry Clubs Murtaugh Buhl Mr. Moore

Trustees of County Organize May 94 Meeting

Miss Wolfe urges a permanent county organization for Twin Falls with annual or biannual gatherings to discuss cooperative buying and teachers salaries. A general meeting of trustees is planned for late May after spring plantings, aiming to finalize an organized body for ongoing discussions.

Twin Falls County Rittomet Wolfe Wolfe

Farm Bureau Seeks Men to Fill Labor Shortage

Farm Bureau officials report a continuing shortage of farm labor despite incoming eastern service men to Twin Falls. A special employment desk has been set up to handle the steady stream of visitors seeking work, easing congestion at the bureau’s main counter.

E. E. Crabtree Twin Falls Farm Bureau Bureau Mr. Crabtree

Damage to Fruit Crops Questioned by Orchardists

Reports of severe valley fruit crop damage after the cold snap are questioned by orchardists who have reviewed the situation. Apple orchards escaped harm, while other damages are described as limited and unfounded by farmers surveying the valley.

Bootleggers Arrested As Iowa Liquor Ring Is Busted

Police in Iowa raid a bootlegging ring and seize around 1200 quarts of liquor. Seven suspects were arrested as authorities from the Ames liquor division move to end the illegal trade in the region.

Finland Recognized Independence by British Government

The British government recognized Finland as independent today, in an announcement by Cecil Harmsworth in the house of commons. The news was greeted with cheers.

Associated ‘Press Montreal Finland Cecil Harmsworth House, of Commons

Paris council extends Finland recognition on undisclosed terms

The council of foreign affairs in Paris yesterday decided to recognize the Finnish government under conditions that were not disclosed. The move signals diplomatic shifts but preserves secrecy about the stipulations guiding the acceptance.

Council of Foreign Affairs Paris Finland

Two couples receive marriage licenses in county office

Two marriage licenses were issued yesterday at the county recorder office. George E. Morrison, 29, and Lora Butler, 28, of Twin Falls were married, along with Harvey Sample and Velma Dick, both of Buhl.

County Recorder George E. Morrison Lora Butler

Eastern soldiers invade the tract during Twin Falls Round-Up

Discharges filed daily at the county recorder reveal many newcomers from eastern states and other service men in Twin Falls county. Glenn W. Jones and Montgomery B. Brown filed discharges yesterday as crowds predicted a wave of new arrivals, with stylish hats seen on Magel’s friends and a common promise to imitate the look through the Round-Up period.

County Recorder’s Twin Falls County Glenn W. Jones Montgomery B. Brown

Bert Magel Buys a Fiat at Idaho Theater

Bert Magel, the congenial manager of the Idaho theater, drew much interest yesterday when he purchased a Fiat. The event highlighted Magel's public profile and stirred discussion among local patrons about the theater’s future plans.

Bert Magel FIAT Idaho Theater

Return of Mrs J Green From Hailey Motor Trip

Mrs J Green returned yesterday from several weeks travel by motor to Hailey and nearby areas.

Hailey J. Green

Mrs Schieldman Makes Brief Twin Falls Shopping Trip

Mrs. Schieldman of Filer was in Twin Falls on a brief shopping trip yesterday.

Mrs. Schieldman Filer Twin Falls

Pettipohns Visit Daughter in Buhl

Mr and Mrs D B Pettipohn are in Buhl visiting at the home of their daughter.

H. B. Bailey Mrs. Petergon California Mrs D. B Pettipohn Buhl

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Miss Hibbard Ninth Avenue Club F. H. Winsler M. C. " Mitchell Kensington Ee Eldridge A. R. Scott L. Eb.salliday Frank Bronaugh Betty Brown Dean Iddings IOQWA Iowa Citizens Electric Company Commercia First National Bank. OF Twin Falls, Idaho
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