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Newspaper

Twin Falls Chronicle

Location

Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1919

Page

4

Memorial day plans announced by Sona and veterans

A committee from the Sona and the Veterans group with the G A R outlined Memorial Day observances. A 10 o'clock parade will form at the M E church and proceed to the cemetery for services over veterans' graves. Participants include the city band officials lodges Boy Scouts high school cadets Twin Falls post American Legion G A R ladies and Sons of Veterans.

Néfenite Sona ‘of G A. R M. E Twin Falls Post American Legion G. A. R. and Sons of Veterans Arthur Alworth Twin Falls Post American Legion A. J. Meyers C. Is. DeLong Frank Martin Alworth M. Sweeley Boise T. A. Walters Caldwell Lincoln

Harold M Harris Visits Twin Falls as Memorial Commission Secretary

Harold M Harris secretary of the state memorial commission visited Twin Falls yesterday. A former Boise newspaper man Harris has for four years served as deputy clerk of the district court of Idaho county at Grangeville. The memorial commission was authorized at the last legislative session.

Harold M. Harris State Memorial Commission Twin Falls Harris Boise Idaho County Grangeville

Painting Bridge Work Underway on Han nen Bridge

R. E. Murray engineer in charge announced yesterday that painting parts of the Han nen bridge with field paint is underway. Five trained workmen are on the job. replacements will arrive from Salt Lake. The bridge is expected to open by July 1.

Hannen Bridge R. E. Murray Engt Enginee Salt Lake

Death Notice for John W Grigoby Farmer on Fourth Avenue East

John W Grigoby a farmer living on Fourth avenue east died yesterday. He arrived by his wife. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 4 30 p m at DeWitt undertaking parlors Reverend W A Moore officiating. Cemetery services will be conducted under the local lodge of Masons.

John W. Grigoby Fourth Avenue East

Marriage Licenses Issued At Recorder’s Office

Two marriage licenses were secured yesterday at the recorder's office. Nick C. Wiebe 22 and Katie Abel 18 of Twin Falls obtained one license, while Charles J. Gooding 40 and Ruth Furber 24 of Burley were issued another.

Recorder's Office Nick C. Wiebe Katie Abel Twin Falls Charles J. Gooding Ruth Furber Burley

Papers Filed For Two Local Lads Postwar Status

Two file papers filed with the county recorder yesterday reveal Harold M. Yartwell and Eugene Borg as the individuals involved. Neither lad from the 8. O. L. class has yet to be deployed overseas.

County Recorder Harold M. Yartwell Eugene Borg

Funeral Today for Mrs Ann Elizabeth Kirkman

Funeral services for Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Kirkman will be held today at 10:30 from the L D S church. Her body arrived in Twin Falls from Salt Lake City where she died yesterday.

Ann Elizabeth Kirkman L. D Twin Falls Salt Lake City

Read Named to Head State Boy Scout Campaign Committee

Gov ordains Roy A. Read as head of the state Boy Scout campaign committee. The News Company reports the appointment as part of a broader drive now being organized in Twin Falls. Davis notes the effort aims to boost scouting in the region with organized support.

Twin Falls Govox D. W. Davis Roy A. Read News Company

Bryant and daughter leave for Seattle

Bryant and his daughter depart for Seattle in a brief society item, noting travel plans and family ties. The readable fragment shows their movement and destination without additional context or dates.

Secretary Baker Announces War Budget Progress

Secretary of War Baker declared at a dinner that $300 million country funds are aligned as he spoke. He said $15,000,000 men will have returned this month and the department remains three to four months ahead of its schedule.

Baker

Twin Falls Briefs Reflect Wide Day of Local Visitor Trips

Local residents and out of town visitors frequent Twin Falls and nearby towns. Mirthful travel includes Gooding, Caldwell, Jerome, Richfield, Burley, Murtaugh, Hazelton, Hansen, Kimberly, Shoshone and Bliss. Visitors stop for brief business trips, shopping, and weekend visits with relatives or family.

D. H. Sloan Gooding Twin Falls Sam Hart David Gardner Richfield Hart J. W. Doane Pocatello Twin Talls C. J. Westcott Caldwell Hi. V. Kuhn Boise T. O. Boyd Jerome Ray Case Eden Ars R. 5. Green Buhl I. Wallington Hazelton Twin Italls Miller Johnson Murtaugh M. F. Griffith Kimberly GH. Overstreet Burley Marion Plumb I. L. Johnson Orrin Fuller Buhl Masonic Lodge Agnes Starkey Matilda Schnell Mary and Elizabeth Roberts Pomeroy H. J. Barnes Hansen S. M. Smith Wendell Bessie Jones Russell H. C. Scranton F. J. Autery

Regrets Right to Give Man Death Sentence

Ed ward Primrose pleaded guilty to murder in The Dalles circuit court and was sentenced to life imprisonment after police chief Ralph Gibbons was killed during a bank hold up escape attempt. Dolph Lewis, arrested with Primrose, pleaded not guilty. The judge noted Oregon law does not allow the death penalty in this case.

Dalles Ore Edward Primrose Washougal Wash Ralph Gibbons Dolph Lewis Primrose Oregon

Two Killed In Speeding Auto Collision Near Seattle

Two Seattle residents Louis Cook and Miss Frances Hayward died in a crash caused by racing cars near Seattle. Seven hurt, two seriously, as witnesses said vehicles sped about 65 mph. Carl E. Chilberg, son of the president of the Scandinavian-American bank, suffered a concussion.

Associated Press Seattle Wash Louis Cook Frances Hayward Carl .E. Chilberg

Leader of Light Captures King’s Plate at Toronto Meet

Toronto May 24 Leader of Light won the king s plate at the Woodstock Jerkey club Wooldbine course after a hard finish. Doleful a Seagram entry was second and Hongkong another Seagram entry third. Time 2.09 3-5.

Toronto Leader of Light

Cornell Beats Princeton Crew Victories on Cayuga Lake

Cornell crews defeated Princeton eights in both varsity and freshman races on Cayuga Lake this afternoon as the Ithaca contest closed.

Cornell Princeton Ithaca M. Y Cayuga Lake

Bridge commission orders suit to recover 7000 from Minidoka County

Hansen bridge commissioner directs Prosecuting Attorney Stephan to file suit to recover 7000 as Minidoka County share of bridge costs if county commissioners refuse to approve the bill at the next board meeting. Walters and Hodgins retained. Jerome County had paid part earlier. Hillsdale highway district and county officials attended, with engineer R I Murray and secretary C C Siggins present.

Hansen Bridge Stephan Minidoka County Boaia Walters & Hodgins Minidoku ‘County Jerome County Minidoka Hillsdale Highway District C. C. Siggins Bridge Commission Walters and R. I. Murray

Argonne Hero Returns Home From Front

James Stillwell, who served with the 91st division in France and Belgium, returned to Twin Falls yesterday to make his home. He was wounded in the Argonne forest and was off the front line only a few days before his return.

James Stillwell Twin Falls 91St France Belgium Stillwell Argonne Forest

Twin Falls Honor List Grows With More Wounded Soldiers

Additional names from Twin Falls join the honor list published earlier in The Chronicle. Soldiers listed include Howard M. Hollar severely wounded, Clarence W. Evans wounded, Theodore Budrow severely wounded, Archie Howell Rogerson wounded, Robert Palmer Hollister wounded, Frank Harris Hollister severely wounded, and Garret Bos Amsterdam wounded slightly.

Twin Falls Chronicle Howard M. Hollar Clarence W. Evans Theodore Budrow Archie Howell Rogerson Robert Palmer Hollister Frank Harris Garret Bos Amsterdam

Exterminator Leads Scratchlist in Mile Race at muddy track

In a mile event for three year olds and up with 10000 added money and 11300 to the winner Cudgel among scratches. Willis Sharpe Kilmer's Exterminator led the field with The Porter St Bernard Royce Rolls and Vulcanite racing behind, a nose ahead of Kilmer's horse. The race finished in 2:10 6-8 on a muddy track.

Willis Sharpe Kilmer St. Bernard Royce Rolls Vulcanite

Nine Month Period To Reinstate Insurance Extended

Washington May 24 Soldiers who fail to pay government insurance premiums after discharge receive a nine month window to reinstate their policies under a War Risk Bureau ruling announced by Secretary Glass. Policies unpaid become lapsed after 90 days but may be reinstated at any time within six months after lapse if a physician certifies good health and back premiums are paid.

Associated Press Washington War Risk Bureau Glass

Democrats Select 47 House Committee Members

Minority members were named to 47 house committees in a Democratic caucus. Naval affairs rivers and harbors and post office and post roads await Monday naming. Several members were dropped across agriculture banking foreign affairs interstate and foreign commerce judiciary and military affairs to fit reduced allotments. Two new members joined the immigration and naturalization committee and one to the merchant marine.

Associated Press Washington House Agriculture Immigration and Naturalization Committee Merchant Marine

Paris h three? Kentucky Handicap win at Churchill Downs

J W Parish's five year old horse Ballot Thirty Thirty, trained by Midway, surged from behind to win the Kentucky Handicap at Churchill Downs by one length over S M Henderson's Beaverskill in a driving finish.

Associated Press Louisville Midway J. W. Parish Ballot Churchill Downs S. M. Henderson Beaverskill

Pitt Cancelled Intercollegiate Track Meet Due To Heavy Track

The thirteenth annual intercollegiate and inter scholastic track and field meet of the University of Pittsburgh was canceled today due to a heavy track condition.

Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh

Presbyterian Ladies Pastry Sale at Majestic Music Rooms

Presbyter ian ladies hold a pastry sale at the Majestic music rooms on Saturday May 24 from 10 a m until 8 p m. Proceeds support church activities.

Majestic Music Rooms

Curtiss Buys 2176 Planes for War Dept Fleet

New York May 24 The Curtiss Airplane and Motor Corporation announced the purchase from the War Department of 2176 airplanes and 4600 motors. Negotiations, said to be the largest ever conducted by a private firm, had run for weeks. The contract was signed for the War Department today by Major General.

New York Curtiss Airplane, and Motor Corporation War Department

Conference relay controversy alters track results

Idaho contests the mile relay outcome accusing Washington State of a dropped baton by Parker before the tape. Officials awarded Washington State 44 points, Idaho 42, with Montana argued to merit second for three points. Oregon led the relay by finishing first as the meet concluded.

Montana University of Oregon Washington State Idaho Oregon

Summer Team to Open June 2 at Delightful Place

An advertisement announces the Summer Team opening on June 2. It invites readers to join, promising a bright, cool, airy venue with electric fans and ice water. Manager M. B. Hoover urges contact to learn more about the attractive start. May 25.

U. 8 Hoover

Five Die as Texas Tornado Hits Beaumont Area

A Texas tornado swept across southeastern Texas and Louisiana causing about five deaths and many injuries. Property damage was reported with blown structures and burning tanks at Magnolia Petro. A 55,000 barrel tank burned as night fell. exact losses were not yet confirmed.

Associated Press Beaumont Tex Southeastern Ro Louisiana Magnolia Petro Company

For Sale Item Listings From Caldwell Idaho

A terse sale notice lists large items including popcorn wagon and a fine bus offered by Smith in Caldwell Idaho. The brief ad states only big items are available for sale from the listed seller.

Smith Caldwell Idaho

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