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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1920
Page
1
A faulty water pipe failed at multiple points causing water to flood a basement and damage stored goods. John Johnson was sued and awarded $250 with an appeal expected in district court yesterday. The Elite Mil plan to be called in the disposition after criminal cases died. parties refused a 50 percent city settlement.
Local notes list Ms and Mrs Charles Uhlig of Gold Valley arriving in Twin Falls for business matters and staying a few days. Mrs Thaite’s sister May Braish visits Buhl and Twin Falls. several residents travel for shopping and visiting. Edith Glick of Filer and Miss Margaret Ryan of Eden are among yesterday’s Twin Falls visitors.
Rogerson residents G B Thompson Er Ss Patton and W H Snyder arrived in Twin Falls yesterday for brief business visits. Mrs Hillegas of Kimberly and Mrs G F Steelsmith with daughters joined in for a short pleasure trip. Spokane’s R C Jeannot and Richfield’s Rev I E Bartlett were also in Twin Falls for several days of business interests.
Mary E Powe was granted a divorcée from James Powe yesterday by District Judge W A Babcock. Married 13 years in Montana, she won custody of four minor children. She testified he had a roving disposition and desired to travel. he left without consent and sent money for family support.
County commissioners toured the west and north ends of the county to study a proposed change in the boundary line between two school districts. The inspection aimed to inform potential redistricting decisions and impacts on local schools.
J M Burgess appeared before Magistrate W A Minnick and was fined 2.5 cents after being charged with parking his automobile too near a tire hydrant on Shoshone street near Wall Bros grocery last Monday. Traffic Officer Frank Milton led to the arrest.
Miss Edna Lidwig, home demon MENG BLSHOO WHI Olete in the Tos eul farm buregqu, expects to visit the Poplar Grove sewing class Wednesday May 26 and the M. and S. club the day following.
Judge Lawrence Hansen is reported ill at the home of his brother John I. Hansen on Fourth Avenue East. He is said to suffer from heart trouble.
For more than 50 years Memorial Sunday prior to May has been observed by the Grand Army of the Republic. Veterans and auxiliaries are urged to attend services at the First Methodist Church Sunday at 11:00. Rev. Alexander G. Bennett will speak on inspiration. Post leaders will honor comrades who died in the past year. The observance honors Gen. John A. Logan and aims to continue while veterans remain.
The H W T club enjoyed a evening at the Hunsaker home with an auction 500 won by Mr and Mrs Frank Bronaugh and a pink and white carnation decorated table. A housewarming at Rev and Mrs Alexander Bennett drew over a hundred friends for dinner and social time. The Current Events department met at Mrs A Yandon's home with a Pilgrims 300 years theme divided into 50 year periods. Mrs Landon sang two solos and recited Landing of the Pilgrims. refreshments followed.
The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Kingsbury was buried from their home yesterday morning in a simple funeral held with family attendees and a local pastor officiating.
Buhl hosts a chamber of commerce carnival with a parade featuring lodges Boy Scouts and American Legion members in uniform. Athletic events and a boys and girls sports program precede a popcorn eating contest for boys. Aviator Hugh Barker performs stunts from his airplane before the noon luncheon. Evening dancing with a roped off block and the Buhi band provide entertainment. Local visitors and residents share notes on travel and illness. American Legion basebuilt team practices daily.
A life insurance salesman urges readers to consider life coverage as a protective investment against hardship. He argues it safeguards dependents, educates orphans, covers rainy days of illness, and provides for later years, challenging readers to compare alternatives.
A concise overview urges readers to assess their real needs and seek balanced coverage. It stresses clarity on beneficiaries, policy terms, premium affordability, and the role of life insurance in overall financial planning.
Bolshevik interest grows in Asia Minor as agitators widen circles in Constantinople and surrounding regions. Russian officers and soldiers reported missing are linked with nationalist movements across various parts of Asi a Minor.
Senator Johnson, a Republican candidate for president, will speak at the Auditorium Theater on June 7. Edgar J. Cook, in charge of Johnson’s Chicago headquarters, announced the event as the advance guard of Johnson leaders is expected to arrive tomorrow.
The city lowers living costs by housing 200 more families in a temporary settlement north of Pennsylvan ia with a central community tent kitchen donated by Governor Edwards and Army rations from municipal stations. Residents face eviction cases and the camp features sewerage, water, laundry tents, and a pan ning layout across hundred and main avenues.
The Associated Press reports the African Wholesale Lumber Association was organized at a national meeting of lumber distributors. Purpose is to coordinate the industry’s interests. Officers elected include President J. H. Burton of New York, Vice Presidents B. S. Woodheha of Beaumont Texas and C. W. Johnson of Seattle Washington.
Battling Levinsky of New York battles Chuck Wiggins of Indianapolis to a twelve round draw in Dayton Ohio. Both light heavyweights exchange punches with neither able to claim victory as the bell ends the bout.
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