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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1948

Page

3

Highway Curve Claims Victim Near Jerome

Jerome county sheriff’s car, driven by Sheriff Galen Hall, overturned on U. S. highway 93 after meeting another car at a curve. Passenger Wesley Gurren, 48, died. Hall was injured. Gurren, son of Mrs. Margaret Garren, to be buried in New York. The crash marks Magic Valley’s fifth traffic fatality this year.

Jerome U. S. Highway 93 Jerome County Wesley Gurren Galen Hall Hall Gurren Twin Falls Magic Valley Margaret Garren Long Island New York

Gem GOP Planning State Convention Delegates

Twin Falls Idaho delegates to the state convention include Lee Leichliter John Kral Wiley Illif Cavanagh Robert Summerfield Frank Atkins Asher Wilson Will Savage John Savage Henry Anderson Al Weeks Kermit Allison Robert Creed William Minnick William Wiseman and Jack Campbell. Delegates to be certified by county chairmen and central committee secretary for credentials at the Idaho Falls convention on April 24.

Twin Falls Dan J. Cavanagh Idaho Party Idaho Falls Cavanagh Lee Leichliter Leichliter John Kral Wiley Lliff Robert Summerfield Frank Atkins Asher B. Wilson Will Savage John Savage Henry Anderson al Weeks Kermit Allison Robert Creed William Minnick William Wiseman Jack Campbell

Anderson Demands Probe Into Hatch Act Charge

Secretary of Agriculture Clinton P Anderson asked Congress to probe charges that he sent a tax paid bureaucrats to New Mexico to intimidate voters. Anderson, a Democratic senatorial candidate, offered to cover investigation costs if Hurley’s Hatch Act violation claim is proven. If not proved, Hurley should pay.

Washington Clinton P. Anderson New Mexico Anderson Patrick J. Hurley Agriculture Department Hurley

Eight Idaho Firms File Articles of Incorporation

Boise reports list of eight filings with the secretary of state. Lauderbacks Inc Pocatello 25000 capital incorporators Rachel Lauderback Alvin P Hailstone Mary Ann Burrows. Carrolls Inc Idaho Falls 100000 capital incorporators W C Sellars Harris Falk W E Sullivan. LHerissons Inc Jerome 100000 capital and LHerissons Enterprises Inc Jerome 200000 capital. Degley Brothers Construction Co Boise 75000 capital. Northwestern Finance Co Inc Blackfoot 25000 capital. Lyman Corporation Rexburg 5000 capital. Blaine Community Association Inc Moscow non profit incorporators Blaine Iver son Iverson Lyon.

Boise Idaho Lauderbacks, Inc Pocatello Rachel Lauderback Alvin P. Hailstone Mary Ann Burrows Carroll's Inc Idaho Falls W. C. Sellars Harris Falk W. E. Sullivan L’herisson Herman E. Dayley Lloyd R. Dayley James H. Dayley Blaine Community Association, Inc Moscow Kenneth Jensen Ivan Ogle Gilmore Iverson Ed Iverson Clinton Lyon Blaine

Pool Fund Dance Set for April Seventeen at Memorial

Members of the Union Pacific Junior and Oldtimer's Clubs and Auxiliaries will hold a Pool Fund benefit party on April 17 at the Memorial. Tickets are sold at Pocatello Drug and Modern Shoe stores or from club members. Cards and prizes for non dancers, four door prizes for all, a floor show at intermission, and music by Cliff Hudson's orchestra.

Union Pacific Pocatello Drug and Modern Shoe Cliff Hudson

Southeast Idaho peace officers attend Preston conclave

Sheriff Charles W. Belanap Deputy Wil ford Jones Bingham county attorney Robert Kerr and Justice Guasc attended the quarterly convention of southeastern Idaho peace officers in Preston on Tuesday. A 191 acre tract of state land near Aberdeen Idaho was sold at auction for 7900 dollars with W M Jackson the high bidder.

Blackfoot Charles W. Belanap Wilford Jones Bingham County Robert Kerr Justice of the Peace Guasc Idaho Preston Aberdeen Ida Here State Land Department W. M. Jackson Naman

Comedians Add Spice To Trial Of Gambler Charged With Evasion

In Chicago federal court Bud Abbott and Lou Costello testified in the Mike Potson income tax evasion case. They recalled card game losses and Potson as a participant while Abbott admitted large losses in 1942 and Costello noted heavy gambling losses in 1941-43.

Chicago Bud Abbott Lou Costello Mike Potson Funnyman Costello Straight Man Abbott Potson Ted Lewis Detroit Hugh Herbert Patson Colosimo California Philip L. Sullivan Sullivan Costello

Teachers View Action on Senate Bill 472

Blackfoot teachers plan a Thursday meeting to discuss Senate Bill 472 the federal education equalization aid measure. Idaho could receive about 1,010,000 dollars next year and similar amounts annually. report on the Boise CTA meeting and local officers will attend.

CTA N.E.A Givens Boise Bess Bays Idaho Washington Frank M. Hurdle C.T.A Idanda Knudsen Blackfoot Marlin Bingham Marjorie Farmer Mary Fredericks C.T/A

Mormon missions report brisk activity across United States

Mission presidents at the DS conference report daily baptisms in some areas and rapid chapel construction in others. Joel Richards notes rising activity in Oregon Washington Alaska and northern Idaho with new chapels dedications in Hayre Oregon. Oscar W McConkie cites 387 baptisms last year for Southern California and temple prospects in Los Angeles boosting activity nationwide. The general conference opens Sunday.

Salt Lake City United States Joel Richards Northwest Mission Oregon Washington Alaska Idaho Hayre Ore Southern California Oscar W. McConkie McConkie Los Angeles Atlanta el Paso Tex

Photographic advertising art remains a global industry giant

The piece notes that photographic advertising art stands among the world’s largest industries, underscoring its vast commercial reach and economic impact across markets.

Highway Route Session Slated in Idaho Falls Meeting Planned

Gov. Robins will attend an Idaho Falls meeting on April 7 with East Idaho leaders to discuss highway route designation. Public Works Commissioner Sinclair and Highway Director Reid will tour eastern Idaho and meet Montpelier chamber of commerce officials and Bear Lake county commissioners next Monday.

Boise C. A. Robins Idaho Falls Public Works E. W. Sinclair James Reid Idaho Chamber of Commerce Bear Lake County Montpelier

Murray backs Eisenhower drive in CIO union ranks

CIO President Philip Murray plans to mobilize about 5 million CIO members to back drafting Gen Dwight D Eisenhower for the Democratic nomination. USW district leaders will draft pro Eisenhower resolutions for local unions, with Jack Kroll joining the effort.

Pittsburgh CIO Philip Murray Dwigth D. Eisenhower Eisenhower United Steelworkers Murray USW Jack Kroll Henry A. Wallace Truman Wallace

Truman Signs Two Year Rubber Bill To Extend Government Role

President Truman signed at midnight, two hours before the deadline, a law extending government involvement in the synthetic rubber industry for two more years. The measure preserves state control over critical rubber production and supply.

Washington Truman

Pebble Basin Snow Double Last Year

Snow at Pebble Basin measured 43 inches with 11 percent water content, over twice last year’s 21 inches and 7 percent. Two years ago the snow depth was 48 inches with nearly 18 inches water. Marvin Benson and Wallace Whitehead report data from two snow courses in Bannock County used to forecast irrigation and city water supply.

Pebble Basin Marvin Benson Wallace Whitehead Bannock County Mink Creek Pocatello

Food Meet On School Lunch Preservation Planned

BLACKFOOT Thelma Lee will lead a school lunch preservation workshop at Blackfoot High School in the home economics room on April 3 with 10 AM to 4 PM sessions. Speakers include A E Sherman on volunteers and canneries, Milton Weston on growing and harvesting produce, Lillian Johannesen on preservation problems, Lillian Seyfert on frozen foods, Tom Cook on equipment costs, and Steely Remington on in plant feeding.

Blackfoot Thelma Lee State Board of Education Blackfoot High School A. E. Sherman Vocational Education Department Milton Weston Bingham County Lillian W. Seyfert International Harvester Tom Cook Restaurant Supply’ Company Steely L. Remington Lily Cup Corporation

Pocatellan Is Injured In Auto Crash At Pocatello

Mrs. Kenneth Pickett of the Naval Ordinance Plant in Pocatello suffered head injuries in a Tuesday morning accident. She was treated at St. Anthony’s hospital and released. The collision occurred at Broadway and Bridge when Ver Wheatley’s car, carrying Pickett as a passenger, collided with Lynn Broadhead’s 1941 Hudson. The Wheatley vehicle sustained rear and side damage while Broadhead’s car had front left fender bumper and headlamp damage.

Blackfoot Kenneth Pickett Naval Ordinance Plant Pocatello St. Anthony's Hospital Ver Broadhead West Bridge Wheatley

Idaho Reclamation Association to Meet in Boise

The Idaho State Reclamation association holds its annual meeting in Boise on May 21 and 22. Secretary William E. Welsh announced that Harry E. Polk of Williston North Dakota, president of the national association, will be the featured speaker, with Wesley R. Nelson invited to speak as assistant commissioner of reclamation.

Boise Idaho State Reclamation Association William E. Welsh Harry E. Polk Williston N. D National Association Welsh Wesley R. Nelson Reclamation

British Women Spend Half as Much on Shoes as Americans

A report notes British women pay about 50 percent less for footwear than American women even in normal times, highlighting price gaps across markets and consumer behavior differences between the two countries.

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Highway Curve Gem Gop Fe Scientific Ouby N. Main Carol Grayson Geraldine Ellis Pocatello High School J. G. Edwards George Callaghan Lewis Callaghan Abbot P. E. Crane Chiropodist ED Flandro Bayon Gabardine Hughes Pocatellan Reclamation Unit Meeting
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