The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1921-12-29
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
FIRTH
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Friday night a dance was given at
Basalt. Tickets were payable in
something in the line of food, such
as meat, flour, beans, fruit, eggs,
butter, chickens, etc. About $50
were present at this dance. TIC buSi.
places were canvased. The proceeds
of the dance and soliciting were ar
ranged by a committee to be distri-
buted by Santa Claus, Christmas eve.
Every home was visited and given a
little Christmas cheer with a song
or music and a call from Santa. The
clever Santa with his groups Of
helpers report the best time of their
lives in helping to cheer others.
Many small toys were given to
Santa by Mr.. J. Slayton and others
TO help bring true Christian cheer
to those Santa might have passed by
Tuesday afternoon a party was
given in honor of Marion Esplin and
family who are moving away.
Thursday reception was given in
honor of Dewey Nilsson, who has re-
Gently returned from Canada doing
missionary work for the l.. d. S.
church.
Sunday the l.. D. S. Sunday school
had splendid program consisting
of a Christmas story by Irene john
son; vocal solo-"Holy City," Eva
Dye; storye-"Best Gift >OrviIla
Dye; music, Frank Nancy and COM
pany; violin solo, Dewey Nilsson.
Santa left each member present a
small bag of candy and nuts.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. M. Farmer spent
Christmas in Blackfoot.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Taylor and son
Donald spent Sunday and Monday
with Mr.. Taylor's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ira Taylor at Blackfoot.
Minnie Anthony and Pearl Croney
spent Sunday in Rexburg.
Clint Farrer made business trip
to Idaho Falls Saturday.
Clarence Gown returned from CAL
ifornia Saturday.
"The Caste" will be presented by
the school New Years eve, at Basalt
hall.
The basket ball game Monday
cNellluS UOINSCu l1Cll anu IutIAO
Falls scored nineteen to nine in
favor of Idaho Falls. A dance fol-
lowed the game, both of which were
held in Idlewild hall.
Many attended the beautiful
Christmas service which was held at
the Lutheran church at 6 o'clock
Christmas morning.
Idlewild was crowded with people
who were happily entertained with
the best school program ever given
in Firth last Friday evening. Tho
fairy play, wreath drill and Christ
mas music all advertised the energy
and skill of the supervising teachers
The crowd wondered ct the orchestra
being able TO do such go0d work be-
cause it has been organized only
few weel-s Our excellent Sr ,up g.
teachers are 10 be congratulated
The sad news q the daath e.
Arthur Elo0mq1ist ~a8 reca Yea hsrs
last wea', IT'S da1Jh was caused y
accidental drorninS while q" Il r2-
cue trip He ser ell as ar o'tctr f.
the late war and was sent VITA his
troops iat9 Siberia
Christmas rra gram Yves G;reA
at the lutheran church Gund@y even
ing by the children T the 5aall
school The children we're traata
with nuts and apples. Next Gunda"
is al excellent time for new student
to enter All are Welcom9.
Lncian Hunt is carrying around
bandaged arm due to his efforts to
eytinguish the flames wh21 his ca
secideuily caught on FIRE.
John Robertson CT Pocatello is
spending the Christmas vacation
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alex,
Robertson.
Many Firth people attended the
dance at Kimball, Monday night.
peVeral Masons and Stars from
this community attended the Joint
installation Of officers at Shelley,
Tuesday evening.
Thursday afternoon there will be
u meeting of the church trustees and
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