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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1919
Page
2
Chilly days prompt Twin airs housewives to prepare for summer living by clearing furniture and ornaments. Replace heavy textiles with light makes, roll rugs for attic storage, and use wicker or grass furniture. Add ferns hydrangeas and glass bowls of flowers for cool, bright rooms. Mrs George F Leopold celebrated a birthday with friends and gifts including a Victrola.
The M. S. and 8. club will be enter med Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. William M. Butler. A current events program is being prepared and several interesting contests are being arranged. Misses Eunice Satfford and Kate Stoltz celebrated birthdays Saturday by entertaining a few friends during the evening, with dancing and refreshments served.
Describes three elaborate gown ideas for a graduate’s public appearance. Left shows a white cotton net overdress with lace, organdie fichu, velvet sash, and silk flowers. Center features a white chiffon confection with lace bib, tucked details, and long flutter sleeves. Right presents a simple white organza dress with three organdy ruffles and a blue ribbon sash with red rose knot.
Included names Misses Helen Connolly Lil Han Lind Pauline Terhune Maurine Slifer Carmen Sanger Anne Wheelon Zuma Scheneberger Margaret McAfee and Ruth Wheelon. Mrs A Adams will host this afternoon as the Thursday bridge club meeting shifts to Tuesday this week.
Mrs. L T Wright hosts Wednesday bridge. Moss Cornelia Frazer was honor guest at a Lincoln school masquerade Friday evening given by Seventh A and B Eighth A classes. Light refreshments were served, chaperoned by Miss Frazer Hewitt and Patterson.
Joseph H. Conn of the Markets Bureau arrived in Twin Falls yesterday to conduct a survey of crops across the country. Conn, from Washington, D.C., is examining regional agricultural conditions as part of a nationwide study.
William Kerr arrived Sunday to begin weighing shoats for several farmers aiding in an experiment on the efficacy of a combined clover and alfalfa ration. He will start immediate work weighing the animals and recording data for the trial.
A brief item notes a gathering or event involving birds at the residence of Mrs J M Pierce, detailing no further context or outcomes.
I N Watt secured a man yesterday at the farm bureau employment office to assist in packing wool, reflecting ongoing work in local agricultural processing and labor arrangements at the bureau.
Mrs C B Chapman residing three miles north and two and a half miles west of Twin Falls visited the farm bureau, according to the local society notes. The report notes her proximity to the rural community and her engagement with agricultural services.
Sam Garrett arrives in Twin Falls on Sunday after completing overseas service with the 91st Division. He served abroad for an extended period and now resumes civilian life, awaiting furlough details and potential further assignments.
The text emphasizes proportional water distribution to all users and continuous attention to irrigation streams by water users day and night. J C Wheelon serves as general manager, signaling operational focus and leadership during the period.
Several farmers called at the farm bureau office yesterday seeking help. Among those who registered at the employment office were G. J. Ward from southwest of Twin Falls, H. J. Weaver of Filer, and C. B. Schwinn.
Pren Moore began a visits schedule to county poultry yards, starting at Mrs. D. M. Churchill’s home on Addison Avenue yesterday and planned to meet Berger section poultry raisers today to demonstrate the cull process.
M Hull of Mackay arrived in Twin Falls yesterday to visit local bean growers and inspect the tract, meeting with growers during his stay.
Miss Hanna Spence, leader of the Boys' and Girls' club, spent yesterday in Castleford meeting with club leaders in the area to discuss programs and community outreach.
W. F. Christman resumes duties after eleven weeks off work following a railroad accident.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Beavers and daughter Miss Susan are guests at Mrs. W. Ebert home. They arrived Saturday from Springdale Arkansas.
Word has been received that Imes Glenn Mogel landed in New Town on May 9 and is expected home in about two weeks. Mogel served with the 161st Field Hospital overseas.
Bruce Wilker Marcy Streight and Ralph Leedom depart today by car for Ontario California planning an auto trip.
A sudden drop in the Snake River flow forces a 25 percent reduction in canal streams. The State Commissioner of Reclamation installs a water master and river riders to begin immediate equitable distribution of waters. Experts expect a short-lived shortage and a quick return to nominal flow when Twin Falls canals resume service.
Fragmentary OCR reads “to and Pearl Thompson, 4 is of American Falls and the alee of Rockland, Idaho.” Possible genealogical or notice snippet with names and places, but details are unreadable and cannot confirm event or action.
A doorway will connect the treasurer’s office with the county surveyor’s office to house a newly appointed deputy handling delinquent taxes. Half of the surveyor’s room will be used by the new department.
A 10-pound daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. EB. J Murray last evening. Mr. Murray is manager of the Twin Falls laundry.
John H. Ayers died yesterday morning at his home. He was a brother of George Ayers of the O. K. barber shop and had recently arrived from Hiawatha, Kansas. The body will be shipped Wednesday to Morrill City, Kansas, for interment.
Yesterday two discharge filings were recorded in the county recorder’s office for Fred W. Bochin and Matthew Lundin.
Officials from the Commercial Telegraphers and Electrical Workers unions will meet this week to decide if a joint strike or individual walkouts shall be called. S J Konekamp, president of the telegraphers, arrived from Washington to confirm the discussions.
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