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Twin Falls Chronicle

Location

Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1919

Page

6

Graduation Exercises End at Twin Falls High School

Sixty graduates received diplomas at Twin Falls high school exercises held last evening at the Lavering theater. The program featured a decorated stage, an invocation by Rev. Conrad L. Owen, vocal numbers by Marie Estelle Roberts, piano by Zelma Christine Larmore, and a commencement address by Dr. Ernest H. Lindley of Idaho State University. Diplomas were presented by Victor K. Necker as the benediction closed the ceremony. An informal reception followed, with friends and relatives congratulating the graduates.

Twin Falls Lavering Conrad L. Owen Marie Estelle Roberts Zelma Christine Larmore Harold G. Blue Ernest H. Lindley Idaho State University New Pioneers Dr. Lindley Victor K. Necker Owen

Closing Program At Bickel School Marks End Of Term

The Bickel school held a closing program yesterday with departmental grades. Class wills and histories were read as students enjoyed a general good time.

Bickel School Ditérhoon

Kimberly Superintendent Visits Twin Falls

John J. Corcoran, superintendent of schools in Kimberly, was in Twin Falls yesterday on a business visit.

John J. Corcoran Kimberly Twin Falls

Summer activities unfold for Filer and Twin Falls teachers

Miss Margaret Gurley of Filer vacations in Twin Falls while several Twin Falls teachers plan long summer stays. Miss W Pearl Cherry’s mother and sister among visitors. Idaho Technical Institute informs county about summer school June 9 to July 18 offering professional work and certification review. Music pupils of Miss Helene Allmendinger perform at Buhl High School on May 19 and 23 at the Presbyterian church parlors in Twin Falls, with recitals in Buhl and Twin Falls.

Margaret Gurley Filer Twin Falls Miss Gurley Filer Rural High School W. Pearl Cherry Helene Allmendinger Buhl Turin Presbyterian Church

Repeal of War Time Prohibition Proposed in Bill

The Associated Press reports Washington on May 14 indicating a bill to repeal wartime prohibition would delay its effect and push the opening session to next year. The measure aims to end the wartime alcohol ban and adjust legislative timing accordingly.

The Associated Press Washington Sessio

Fragmentary Congress Text Mentions Representative Gallivan

A fragment notes Representative Gallivan of Massachusetts introducing a measure, labeled democrat, with a similar proposal by Micadalne in Congress. The text ends without indicating passage or outcome as the session concluded.

Gallivan Massachusetts

Demurrer Filed in Damman v Hough Hanson et al

A demurrer was filed yesterday by the defendant in the suit of rank B. Damman against Walker K. Hough A. C. Hanson and others.

Rank B. Damman Walker K. Hough A. C. Hanson

Notice of appeal in probate case against W R Summers

A notice of appeal was filed in probate court yesterday by W R Summers in a case brought by George Heeg. The plaintiff was awarded a judgment of 254.65 by Judge Duvall.

W. R. Summers George Heeg Duvall

Ambrose Arrested on Wife's Complaint in Probate Court

Mary Ambrose accuses husband W M Ambrose of assault prompting arrest yesterday. Warrant issued in probate court based on her complaint.

W. M. Ambrose Mary Ambrose

Probate Judge Duvall Returns from State Reformatory Visit

Probate Judge O P Duvall returned yesterday from St Anthony where he visited the state reformatory.

O. P. Duvall St. Anthony State Reformatory

Poultry Culling Demonstration Noted in Hansen Visit

Pren Moore and Mrs. C H Brown spent the afternoon at Mrs. J S Wiseman’s Hansen home. Moore culled the Wiseman flock and conducted a killing demonstration to show the value of culling birds. Miss Hasina Spence visited Mountain Home clubs. H B Walters of Filer was a Twin Falls business visitor yesterday.

Pren Moore C H. Brown J.S. Wiseman Hansen Mountain View Hasina Spéncé Mountain Home H. B. Walters Filer Twin Falls

Farmer H. H. Schildman Visits County Farm Bureau

H. H. Schildman, a farmer from Filer, visited the county farm bureau's office yesterday to discuss agricultural matters and receive information on local programs.

Emil Sommer Reported Calling at County Farm Bureau

Emil Sommer of Filer called at the county farm bureau offices yesterday seeking information.

Emil Sommer Filer County Farm Bureau

Millions for Near East relief approved at New York luncheon

In New York on May 14 the American Committee for Armenian and Syrian relief voted a total of 3.6 million dollars, the largest ever for the Near East. Of the sum one million will fund clothing and supplies, with allocations to Persia 590000, Caucasus 825000, Ararat and Mardin 300000, Aleppo 100000, and Constantinople 650000. The remaining 225000 covers emergencies.

Associated Press New York Near East American Committeé For Cleveland H. Dodge Eikus John H. Pinley Gdad Asia Persia Caucasus Jairint Ourfa Mardin Odo Aleppo Constantinople

Pershing Receives Honorary Degree at St Andrews

General John J. Pershing was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws by the University of St Andrews in Scotland on May 14. The ancient university conferred the distinction, recognizing his services.

Pershing Associated Press ST. Andrews Scotland John. J. Pershing University of

House Chamber Rapped for Order Breaks Ivory Gavel

In a dramatic scene the speaker rapped for order in the chamber, the tumult leaving the room empty as he shattered an ivory gavel that had been a gift from a friend.

Threatened Invasion Shifts Support in Venezuelan Crisis

Washington reports an attempted invasion of Venezuela led by Ernest Livéron failed to sustain the opposition. Pro-Gomez demonstrations bloom in Caracas and other cities as President Bustillos gains backing from formerly opposed factions.

Associated Press Washington Réachitiz Venezuela Ernest Livéron Gomez Caracas Bustillos

Soldier Enlists At 17 In World War I Service Record

Johnson joined the military in April 1917, eleven days after the war declaration, at age 17. His papers show he served as a wagoner in France with the 146th Machine Gun Battalion the 116th Supply Train and the Chemical Warfare Service.

Johnson France 146Th Chemical Warfare

Horrors of Peace Clause Clarifies Restitution Demands

The Peace Treaty Section IV Clause 6 requires Germany within six months to restore the Koran of the Caliph Othman from Medina to the Hed jas king and the skull of the Sditan Okwawa once held in German East Africa to Britain. The language is presented as a formal restitution provision in the peace terms.

Germany Othman Medina Sditan Okwawa German East Africa

Five Prisoners Escape County Jail In Everett Break

Everett, May 14 Five prisoners escaped the county jail by sawing through three steel barriers. The escape was discovered as the last man left. Fugitives include Robert Hilliard serving a burglary sentence Carl Freeman a petty charge, and three federal deportation prisoners William McKinnon Canadian Isang Mitcham Englishman and Leo Lochaski Austrian.

Associated Press Everett Wash Robert Hilliard Carl Freeman William McKinnon Isang Mitcham Leo Lochaski

California Returns Fire Totals From Mitigation Efforts

California reports progress in fire protection and hazard reduction efforts as agencies note improvements in early response and community readiness. Officials emphasize continued funding and coordination with local departments to reduce wildfire risk across regions.

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Judge Duvall Filer Stockman Filer Farmer H. H. Schildman Tut Frances Smith Zella Ellis Clifford Bauer Bessh) Smith Alice Perrine Oscar Neumann Bel Tulah Smith Gilbert Schade Gladys Channel Mabel Pettijohn Échobi Irrigated Lands Company First National Bank Building Jélingoén Toukty California
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