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Evening star., 1924-07-02
YOUNGSTERS ON OUTING.
100 Go as Civitan Club Guests to
Patuxent Camp.

More than 100 youngsters yester-
day afternoon enjoyed an outing as
guests of the Civitan Club at the
fresh air camp, Patuxent, Md
The occasion marked the opening
of the camp. which is maintained for
poor children of the city and their
mothers by the Salvation Army, in
cooperation with the Civitan Club.
Other features of yesterdays outing
included bathing in a new swimming
pool at the camp, numerous games
and a bath contest
New tents and cottages add to the
capacity of the camp this year and
groups of children will be taken to
the camp at fortnightly intervals, it
is announced.
William Proctor, president of the
Civttan Club, and Rudolph Jose of
the advisory board of the Salvation
Army were in charge Of the celebra-
ton.
Evening star., 1924-07-02
The Lobsterman's View.

From the Kansas City Star. -
It's lovely on this island in sum-
mer," said the vacationist, but in
winter should think it would be aw.
fully isolated"
"'Tain't nothin' Of the Sort" replied
the lobster fisherman. Sometimes
the harbor don't freeze over at all"
Evening star., 1924-07-02

Mrs. Cook came to the defense of
DR.. Ballau, and the board approved
the recommendation by vote of
8 to 1, Capt. Peyser dissenting.
Approval Also was given to q rec
Evening star., 1924-07-02

Six public school teachers were
promoted to administrative positions
by the board of education at its
terday afternoon in the Franklin
School. Action on a recommendation
of Supt. Frank w. Ballou to pro-
mote Maj. Raymond o. wilmartt
chief of finance officer, to be busi-
ness manager of the school system
a new office created in the current
District appropriation bill-was de-
ferred as result of strong objec-
tions by Capt. julius !. Peyser
G. H. (Doc.) White, athletic director
at Central High School, was pro-
NOTED to be head of the physical
training department Of the white
high schools. and f. B. Henderson of
was elevated to similar position in
the colored high schools. These
officers will have supervision over the
compulsory physical training course
which will be introduced in the sec
ondary schools at the beginning of the
new scholastic year in September.
Closed Session Stormy.
Others teachers promoted are: Mary
IAackey, principal of the Denison
School, to be an administrative prin-
cipal; May p. Bradshaw Of the Busi-
NESS High School faculty to be
assistant principal Of that institu-
tion, Jessie Coope of the Mckinley
faculty to be assistant principal of
that institution; r. w. Strawbridge
Of the Mckinley faculty to be prin-
cipal of the Jefferson Junior High
Sehoo f.cnitI Edna = Ihousssn ph of the
cipal of that institution; Janet Nc
William, principal of the Force
Adams School. to be an administrative
principals Mary J. Watts Of the
to be assistant principal of that in
stitution, and E. D. Weaver OF the
Armstrong. High School faculty to be
assistant principal of that institu-
tion.
The clash over the promotion of Maj.
Wilmarth occurred behind closed doors
in so-called executive conference which
lasted two and one-half hours. When
the board adjourned at 1880 O'Clock.
after having been in session since 80,
recommendation Y concerning the new
business manager had been referred to
the personnel committee for further con-
sideration.
The star chamber session obviously
was one Of the stormiest held in recent
years Capt Peyser's impassioned voice
was frequently heard ringing through
the closed doors. Despite the fact that
the meeting was the longest on record
for the past year, the board was unable
to complete its business, and special
session was called for Monday afternoon
at 80 o'clock An adjournment for
the summer. which is taken customar1ly
on July /, probably will be taken at the
close of the special conclave.
President Lloyd Reelected.
Immediately upon the convening OF the
board Harry o. Hine. secretary, admin
istered the oath Of Office to the two now
mombery-Mrs. William II. Heron and
Rev. r. L A Bennett. Mira HERON Suc.
Evening star., 1924-07-02

Telephone subscribers in China
town, San Francisco, do not ask for
numbers - they call each Chinese
telephone customer by name.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-12-25

T WAS the great day Of the
Fourth of July, and Tommy,
like all the other seven chill
dren of the busy Alilster
family was out bright and
early. Tommy had . great
friend In the lady next door.
So, Tommy had learned,
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knew only too well that they could
never begin to give the children the
number Of things each wanted. The
children had all gone to bed. Just
Daddy and Mother Allister were In the
parlor fixing up little, scraggly tree
when knock, ever 80 gentle on the
front door, attracted their attention.
Il am sorry to bother you at this
hour, but wanted to wait until / was
sure Tommy would be in bed. Per-
haps you would feel better to know
my name-Miller," he said, shaking
hands with Mr.. Allister after deposit
Ing his load on the table. i've q tree
outside here" and he hurried out to
get 1t.
The next morning was never equaled
In all the annals of the Allister fam
ny. Such excitement, such happiness.
Tommy, after his recovery from sur
prise and rapture over his toys, ran
to his happy mother as she was try
ing to get breakfast. Tugging at her
skirts, he said you see, mother, that
man l met on Fourth of July was
Santa Claus, and his name is Mr..
Miller"
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CENTERVILLE

Received December 20, 1924.

Received December 90, 1924.
Joe, Charlie, Rudolph and Addie
Tressel motored to Pocatello Tues
day and spent the day.
Edwin Haynes, small son of Mr..
and Mrs. C. E. Haynes, is ill with
the measles this week.
Mrs. C. l Stone called at the Kill
ion home Monday afternoon.
C. e. Haynes and son, Allen, were
business visitors at Riverside Sun
day.
George and Freddie Stanger were
visitors at the Fay home Sunday
Miss Nellie Raymond accidently
fell on the steps at school and suffer-
ed badly sprained ankle.
Mr.. Fay and son, Joseph, visited
at the Will Brown home Sunday.
C. E. Haynes called at the Franks
home Wednesday evening.
Ralph johnson of Blackfoot was a
business visitor in this vicinity We'd
nesday.
Gladys, Blanche and Buster Stone
are improving from their recent at
tack of the measles.
Mrs. C. l. Stone and son, Buster,
are confined to their bed with sick
ness
Mr.. Killion called at the Stone
home Sunday morning.
Joseph Fay, Jr., called at the Nc
Bride home Sunday
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troduced to Mr.. Miller. While the,
stood there Tommy spied balloon
man coming down the street As thu
noise Of the horn grew nearer, Tom
my's eyes enlarged.
"Aren't those whoppers, though,
Tommy sighed. 7"Gee!"
Wouldn't you like one, Tommy p
suggested Mr.. Miller, digging into his
pocket. Now, I'll tell you, Tommy
If you know my name next year when
come after these folks on the Fourth,
I'll buy you another balloon.
1t was almost Christmas now, and
Tommy was once more in the Haskins
kitchen, watching preparations for an
other feast, but of a different sort.
The most wonderful pies, cakes and
buildings were being evolved. Sud-
denly, Tommy burst forth:
"Say, Mrs. 'Askins, do you remem-
Der what that man said?"
mo. Tommy; what are you think
ing about?"
do you suppose he will come back
and said If I remembered his name he
would buy me another when he came
back"
"Of course he WILL" said Mrs. Has
kins.
"Oh, am SO glad. My mother she
just says am silly when I ask her
and says, I am too busy to be bothered
with that. Run along, nowp And you
know" Tommy FASTENED to add, II
haven't forgotten his name either. It's
Mr.. Miller"
That night Mr. Miller dropped in
for minute at the Haskins'. Before
his departure Mrs. Haskins had a
of conversation with him
alone. He said, "All right" leaving
with the merriest kind of twinkle |
n his eyes.
Christmas Eve came. Daddy and
Mother Allister were doing their best
to keep from looking sorrowful. They
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-12-25

- LID BILL, the postman, was near
w ing home after his days trudg
ing, trudging in the snow deliv'
ering Christmas mail. So many letters
for SO many people-would there be
one for him? He brushed the snow
from his mail box and held his breath
while he looked. No-there was none ;
and great lump came in his throat.
Thirty, forty envelopes bearing Christ
mas cheer he had delivered at single
house, but not one letter greeted him
at his own door on Christmas Eve.
He entered the tiny house disconso-
late. 1t was so lonely there since
"she" had died-and their only son
was far away and had not even writ
ten-no, not a single letter.
Bill shufiied into the kitchen and
sank into rocker near the stove.
mot one letter." was his only thought,
"and yet l deal in letters"
Just then the yoorbell rang, and a
special delivery" was thrust into his
hands. With tears of Joy he tore it
open and read. His son, his only son
would be home on the midnight"
train.-H. Lucius Cook.
%. 1924. Western Newspaper Union.)
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FIRTH

Received December 2s, 1924.

Received December %, 1924.
Mrs. Leo Gushwa and two small
children left Friday for her old
home in Kansas City to spend the
holidays.
George Bragg and wife of Allan
ia, Georgia, are here visiting rela-
tives.
Barber Dye was burned badly on
Wednesday when gas lamp, which
he was holding, exploded.
The M. 1. A. presented "The Path
Across the Hill" Thursday, Decem-
Der 1S. The play was very good
but due to the cold weather the at
tendance was poor. After the play
the cast went to the home of Miss
Eva Dye where they enjoyed an
oyster supper
Lena Brewington and Anna Sod
erman are home for the holidays.
Ed Manion and family will leave
Christmas morning for Mountain
Home to spend some time with the
formers parents.
Mrs. David Haycock left Sunday
for Utah to visit relatives.
Hattie Hutchinson, Mildred Chris
Jensen, Velma Andrus, Hannah and
Ruth Cederberg and Dean Jones are
home from Albion to spend Christ
mas.
Mrs. Grace Hall Of Logan, Utah,
arrived Wednesday to spend the
holidays with Eva Dye.
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SPRINGFIELD

Received December %. 1924

Received December %, 1924.
E. A. Shelman and John Criddle
tried out their radios at the church
Tuesday evening The evening was
very stormy which restricted both
crowd and music.
! Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cooper have a
very expensive radio Installed in
their residence. ]. C. Maxwell also
has fine new set. There are now
ten radios operating in our small
community.
B. M. Parmelee left Pocatello on
Tuesday with car of potatoes for
Chicago While in Chicago he will
visit relatives and friends and will
return in ten or twelve days.
When last heard from A. ]. Sny-
der and Arthur T. were making
their way through western Kansas.
Their progress was slow on account
Of bad roads and weather.
Tuesday car from Aberdeen and
car driven by Charles Wells col
lided on the church corner, slightly
damaging both cars. The occupants
of the Aberdeen car suffered some
cuts and bruises.
H. X. Wiley left for Boise Thurs
day to spend the winter with his
family.
Friday the ladies Of the Relief
society held a good sale at the home
of Thomas Blackburn and cleared
$500.
Theron Edwards, Mrs. w. A. Ed
wards and Mrs. w. R. Leach were
Blackfoot shoppers Friday.
Marjorie Leach, who has been at
tending school in Logan, Utah, ar
rived home Friday for the Christ
mas holidays.
Ralph Cushman, who has been at
tending school in Salt Lake City, ar
rived Saturday to spend the holidays !
with his parents.
Mrs. Naomi Willis and Henry |
Berg went to Pocatello Saturday to
visit relatives.
Miss Lovey l.. Cushman, who is
teaching school at Darlington, ar
rived home Saturday for the Christ
mas holidays.
John Criddle and James Shelman
we're transacting business in Poca-
.ello Saturday.
Earl Leigh of Pocatello is spend
ng a few days with Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Houghland.
Mr.. and Mrs Jim Whyte and Mrs.
lack Chandler were Blackfoot visit
IFS Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Shelman, Err
lest Wells and Mr.. and Mrs. Vero
Chandler were shopping in Black
DOT Saturday.
Very conservative thermometers
egistered 33 degrees below zero
thursday morning.
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The Christn,as Message

Christmas represents great historic
event and spiritual truth-the most
important Of all events, the most pre-
d0us Of all truths-no less than the
coming of God to earth, in human ma
ture, in the person Of child, to save
~ from our SINS. That makes the
wonder and the glory and the bless
ing, in the birth of Jesus He came
to express the divine love, and by
His sacrificial death, to make that
love effective unto the salvation of
all who should believe on him. The
Cross on Calvary marks the tragedy
In the life Of the child born at Beth
lehem. 1t also makes its glory
Banner.
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bachelor of fifty. Then, too, every
body loved him, which Is very pc
culiar thing about a successful bust
ness man with competition, you'll ad
NIT
| This year Holcomb was very busy
and his Christmas gifts-general gifts
you know-hadn't even occurred to
him until two days before the day.
He was passing through a new
street between restaurant and his
office, when he saw small shop with
windows crammed with toys-nothing
but toys. At this season, nearly the
middle of the afternoon, a toy shop
ought to be crowded with customers.
This shop was closed. On the steps
stood small, anxious looking man.
and big one dangling a large key. 1t
looked like a store key.
Seemed peculiar. So Holcomb went
to the steps.
Like to look at the toys" he began
Cant now" doomed the big man.
"This chap can't pay bill, so I've
taken 1t. Auction day after tomorrow.
I'm sheriff"
Meaning" said Holcomb, that If
the bill Is paid, the store belongs to
this man again? How much?"
"Of course-and $500"
"What's 1t all WORTH" to the little
man.
about $50 If sold at auction de-
jectedly. II picked bum street. No
business"
"What did you pay or agree to pay?"
$500"
"What will you sell for?"
Cant sell until" nodding toward
the sheriff.
Holcomb counted out 5000, and
passed 1t to the sheriff.
"Good-by," he said. "Now what do
you ask" to the small man.
I'D rather like $500, but will be
glad to accept half that"
Holcomb counted out the $500.
"Give me the key" to the sheriff.
'Thank you. Now where can I find
two men to move the toys?"
"Tll be one" beamed the man out
|
can get another man from the next
do so, and I'll bring round my car
rom the next corner"
Inside of an hour the shop was
mptied and the limousine filled. Then
Iolcomb took the most country Of all
he country roads, stopping at every :
ouse that showed signs of children.
"Hello-o," he would call to any small
oy or girl he happened to see; "got {
ONE stuff for your house. Please take t
in for me. I'm In hurry. Give you
quarter" j.
He had provided a pocket heavy
18th loose quarters.
There were about three hours CT d
ayiight. When the daylight was gone
lie car was empty. He was glad of v
lie darkness, for he had to 60 back
7 the same road. (
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-12-25
CHRISTMAS WISHES
~ HE most important question

81 HE most important question
" in the world is only impor-
tant If asked by the right
person.
The most important answer in
the world is the right answer
only if answered by the right
person.
But the most important wish
in the world is the wish that
those you meet, or to whom you
send gifts or Christmas cards or
Christmas letters, may have a
merry Christmas.
And this wish can be wished
by anyone to anyone else with
out losing any Of its Importance
and any Of its glowing THRILL
Mary Graham Bonner.
90. 1924. Western Newspaper Union.)
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Especial Delivery"
for the Old Postwar

- LID BILL, the postman, was near
W ing home after his days trudg-
ing, trudging In the snow deliv.
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die Things
In a peculiar way
"a peculiarly nice
way, though. 1t at
fected his Christ
mas gifts, his busi-
n e s 8, ven n l s
friendships. But
then he was a
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-12-25

anu, Dy tne way, kept IL
safe secret from the rest Of the troop,
that when his stomach growled too
loudly, If he were to go t. next door
he most always could get piece of
the best bread and jam, and perhaps
run an errand or two for her to ease
his conscience.
Tommy, bright and early, had
found his way over to Mrs. Askins',
al he called her. She was busy get
ting ready to go to a picnic.
you see, Tommy" she explained in
answer to his questions, this man
who is coming with his car to take us
out to his house where we are to have
our picnic, is an old chum of Mr.. Has
kdns.
Az they loaded the things into the
car Tommy trooped along and was In
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TNY5:0.l
A Fourth Of july
Santa Claus
BY Eleanor E. King

%. 1924. western Newspaper Union,
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-12-25
A Load Of
Christmas
By Frank Herbert Sweet

90. 1924. Western Newspaper Union.)
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-28
BY BETTY EDWARDS
UNITED Press Staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Mar. 2s.7She
owns up to being q bargain hunter
and she is going to do her own
cooking. She was never smoked a
cigarette in her life and never in.
tends to. Her husband is the big
gest thing on her horizon.
This very un-modern woman is
Mrs. Curtis Dwight Wilbur, wife of
the new secretary of the navy. She
has brought to Washington with
her some very definite ideas of her
own and she is proceeding without
delay to put them into practice. One
bf them is that she is "going to
have some fun out of being in the
capital.
For that reason Mrs. Wilbur has
decided against taking house. The
Wilburs are going to live instead
in smart apartment where every
thing is furnished-eyen refrigera-
ton.
"And I'll be the cook myself
at least as much as possible, said
Mrs. Wilbur. "I IL cook our break.
fasts and when l can't took we II
eat out. -
Regrets High Prices
Mrs. Wilbur is slender, quietly
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-28
Y;@ss=>s@.s
Wov71en's Interests
MRS. WILBUR AVS SHE'S BARGAIN
HUNTER, DOES HER OWN COOKING
AND ADORES "FFoEEND HUSBAND

dressed woman, whose brown hair
doeSn i show n strtok of gray. She
has blue eyes which twinkle
pleasantly through her glasses. 1t
is difficult for her to talk about
herself but not about the "judge' -
her husband. He still is "iudge
to her because it s too short a dis
.ance from the supreme court OF
California to the navy department
for her to have beca accustomed
to his new title.
"Oh,, the prices here she sigh
cd. "We thought they were bad
enough in California, but hero
her gesture finished the sentence
, Significantly.
The traditions and customs of Of
fetal life appeal tn her a ito
There was the matter of proper
acknowledgment of big bouq at
of flowers Mrs. Coolidge sent her,
fer instance.
~ wasn't quite sure what to do,
so l just waited until l called and
then thanked her in person, said
Mrs. Wilbur. ''I suppose III make
lots of mistakes. But everybody 8
SO nice, III going to like it.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-28
Kansas Girl BecCH,es
Bride of Rdncher at
I. w. EDiey Ranch Here

A quiet home wedding took
place yesterday at the t. w. Epler
ranch west Of the city when Miss
Edna Gunn of Nickerson, Kansas,
spccame the bride Of James Parson
of Ell Centric. Lovely decorations
of pink and orchid sweet peas were
used in the house, and the service
was read by Rev. Arthur f. Schultz
of the Methodist Episcopal church.
Following the ceremony, q deli
eious wedding supper was served.
Covers were laid for IA, only i'm
mediate relatives of the contract
ing parties being present.
Mrs. Parsons is a cousin of Miss
Nora Epler Of this city and came
out for the wedding, arriving here
but a few days ago. The groom
has been ranching here for several
years. Friends of both young peo-
pie join in wishing them much joy
Mr.. and Mrs. Parson will make
their home on the Epler ranch.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-28
OAKLAND VISITOR
COMPLINENTED BY
PRETTY LUNCHEON

Complimcnting Mrs. Grace II.
Hershey of Oakland, house guest
of Mrs. l.. P. Sargent, Mrs. Sargent
and Mrs. c. X. Cooper entertained
at a charming spring luncheon at
the Wensley avenue nome of the
former yesterday. Larkspur, roses,
snap dragons, bachelor buttons,
sweet peas>and marigolds were used
in the effective masses of spring
blossoms carrying out the lovely
decorations. Sweet peas were used
on the daintily appointed luncheon
tables.
An original and effective repcti-
tion of the spring-time motif was dis
covered by the guests when they ex-
amined their place cards, and discov
cred that to each one had been as
signed Il flower name. These cards
also served as score cards for the
bridge contest of the afternoon and
contained directions for change
of partners every hand. BY this
method every guest played one hand
was told which flower partner she
would have for the next game and
at what table she would be found.
Mrs. c. b. Morris of Kansas City,
won the first prize, Mrs. c. f. Cog
gins, the consolation and Mrs. Her
shcy the guest prize. Mrs. Coggins
assisted the two hostesses.
Guests invited to meet the honorce
were Mesdames F. ID. Jacobs, +. II.
McIver, r. II. Gebbie, B. G. Walker,
Allen P. Nuffer, Leroy Holt, W. H.
Lavayea, C. f. Coggins, Minor M.
Sweeney, j. S. Jones, w. j. Glenn
ents, Frank Slocum, S. H. Embury,
Don C. Bitler, +. G. Dyer, viii X.
Conway, Thomas NJ. Gill, William
Fleming, L. C. House, H. W. Brew
er Jr, Vaughn Francis, John 7
Rice, Fred Kenyon of this city, A.
| H. Griswold of Los Angeles, G. B
Jorris Gf Kansas City and c. f.
Howe of Kane, Pennsylvania.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-28
Mrs. Fuller EntertdinS
Former Presidents of
the Ten Thousand Club

Mrs. F. B. Fuller was hostess at
a luncheon yesterday at the Hotel
Barbara Worth, the occasion being
Barbara Worth, the occasion being
Presidents Association of the Wo-
mans Ten Thousand Club.
Following the luncheon, a bust
ness meeting was neld and bylaws
adopted. A committee consisting of
Mesdames James w. Glassford and
Charles f. Scott was appointed to
make arrangements for safe, place
for keeping permanent records of
the Ten Thousand Club at the club
house. al.
Past presidents who were in the
city for the affair included Mrs. A
w. Swanson, Mrs. A. II. Griswold
of Los Angeles, Mrs. James w.
Glassford, Mrs. Charles f. Scott,
and Mrs. F. B. Fuller.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-28
MRS. 4. NJ. WILLIAMS
REELECTED LEADER
OF MUSIC SECTION

Mrs. A. M. Williams was re-elect-
ed chairman -of the smusic section
of the Woman IS Ten Thousand Club
at well attended meeting at the
home of Mrs. F. A. Burger on Olive
street yesterday. Other officers Sc
]ected to serve next year were Mrs.
Burger, vice chairman, and Mrs.
Mont j. Reid, secretary-treasurer,
the latter also being reelection.
"Across the Desert Sands" by
Finden was charmingly sung by
Mrs. Dee Anderson of Imperial.
Mrs. Anderson then gave "To YOU
by Obey Speaks as an encore, both
selections being well rendered and
much enjoyed. Mrs. Ruth Teeple
Reid accompanied the vocalist.
An excellent talk on the Boston
Symphony orchestra since the time
of its organization was given by
Mrs. Burger, and proved very in
teresting.
Questions on orchestras given out
at the last meeting were answered
and created much interesting dis
cussiOn.
Geraldine Johnson, small daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. ID. John
SON, sang in her own inimitable way
"Flicker Little Butterfly and
81 we Got Pain in My Sawdust. !"
Geraldine S music was, as always,
much appreciated.
Mrs. R. p. Pope presided at the
meeting, and several new members
were taken in. Mrs. John Stew
art Ross and Mrs. Dee Anderson
We're special guests.