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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1948

Page

7

Idaho Congressmen Back Federal Aid Bill for Schools

Idaho congressional delegates pledge support for Senate Bill 472 offering 300 million dollars in federal aid for education. Superintendent George W. Green reports Sanborn will vote yes after changes to safeguard school autonomy. Green notes Idaho would receive about five dollars per pupil while the state faces a projected 162 thousand dollar shortfall for the minimum program.

Idaho Educaton Ephone George W. Green Su-Intendent Preyt Taylor Goff Sanborn Green Henry Dwershak Dwershak Senate

Plan to Form New Missouri Synod District in West

Rev. R A Koch of Pocatello Grace Lutheran notes steps toward forming a Utah Idaho district. A Portland meeting approved the plan and an overture to Snohomish Washington Synodical convention in June. If approved, the district would unite Idaho south of the Salmon River with Utah, moving from current Oregon Washington and Colorado connections.

Utah-Idaho Missouri Synod Lutheran Church R. A. Koch Pocatello Grace Lutheran Church Koch Portland District Synodical Convention Snohomish Wash Idaho Salmon River Utah Oregon-Washington Colorado

Knights of Columbus Rally in Boise on April 4

A statewide Communion Rally of the Knights of Columbus will be held April 4 at St. John's Cathedral Boise with Ponifical High Mass by Bishop Edward J. Kelly. A breakfast at Hotel Boise Crystal Ballroom will feature Ed R. Molkenbur, Supreme director of the Knights of Columbus, San Francisco, as principal speaker. Delegations from every council in Idaho are expected, including attendees from Poca tello and Boise.

Pocatello Knights of Columbus Boise St. John’s’ Cathedral Gate City Paul de Vriendt Leo Arnold Jerry Brink Ed Brennan J. A. Liday, Jr Robert Malick William Perham

Plane Naming Contest Mapped During Airmail Week

Empire Airlines of Idaho plans a contest during National Airmail Week April 15 22. four new Douglas DC 3 aircraft will enter service and the cities producing most airmail per capita by week end April 22 will have their names given to the planes supervised by Don Gorder in Boise.

National Airmail Empire Airlines of Idaho Don Gorder Boise

Idaho study notes thinning apples with blossom sprays

University of Idaho Experiment Station at Moscow releases thinning method for apples using blossom sprays. Request Mimeo Leaflet No. 112 by Leif Verner and D F Franklin, available through county agents’ offices.

University of Idaho Experiment Station Moscow Leif Verner D. F. Franklin

Vagrancy and intoxication pleas tied to fines in local court

Glenn E. McGettigan pleaded guilty to vagrancy with a $50 fine. Clarence Clifford Mangum pleaded guilty to intoxication with a $50 fine. Harold Clinton Brown pleaded guilty to intoxication with a $15 fine. Billy Joe Tardy admitted disorderly conduct with a $15 fine. Brian Edward Painter pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct with a $15 fine. Robert Smith forfeited bond on intoxication charges with $15. Jim McGill pleaded guilty to intoxication with a $25 fine. Jack Bertoch pleaded guilty to running a stop sign with a $5 fine.

Glenn E. McGettigan Clarence Clifford Mangum Harold Clinton Brown Billy Joe Tardy Brian Edward Painter Robert Smith Jim McGill Jack Bertoch

Notable Youths Named in Local Draft Records

Marvin Tillotson age 22 of Downey Bessie Tripp age 18 of Arimo Alfred Heitz age 20 of Burley and Imo Olson age 22 of Burley are listed in local draft notices detailing their ages and hometowns. The brief roster emphasizes multiple young men from Idaho communities.

Marvin L. Tillotson Downey Bessie L. Tripp Arimo Alfred J. Heitz Burley Imogene Olson

Obituary for Phoebe Elizabeth Clark Pioneer Resident of Moreland

Funeral services were held for Phoebe Elizabeth Clark widow of Thomas Clark who died March 29 1948 at her home in Moreland. The Moreland LDS church officiated with Bishop Ed Benson, burial at Moreland cemetery, pallbearers included Harold Elmer and Dorsey Clark, Ernet Arnold and Tom Keith Clark. The service featured hymns such as Beyond Today Hold Thou My Hand and Softly and Tenderly with readings by Genevieve Lindsay and remarks by J E Williams.

Blackfoot Phoebe Elizabeth Clark Thomas Clark Moreland Ed Benson Vere Belnap Relief Society Clara Larsen Ida Saunders E. Edward Bingham Genevieve’ Lindsay Abram M Jack Hatch Jennie Williams J. E. Williams Garth Belnap Velma Belnap F. T. Halverson Howard Packham Benson Gerald Christiansen Harold Elmer Dorsey Clark Ernest Arnold Tom Kieth Clark Joan Clark Marilyn Peterson Denna Edna May Audrey Clark Jean Siddoway Ardella Hunt Betty Wray Margaret Grimmett Elna Turner Edith Clough Janet Wray Juliet Jones Emma Bingham Martha Parks the Peck and Packham Morary

Probate Court Petition for Minnie Fisher Estate

Petition filed for letters of administration in the estate of Minnie Fisher who died March 13 in Pocatello. Deceased left a will naming Archie Gesas as administrator. Hearing set for April 30. Attorney for petitioner O R Baum. Local notices list birth announcements and hospital admissions following the probate item.

Minnie Fisher Pocatello Archie Gesas O. R. Baum

Jaycees Leader Outlines Group’s Work in Pocatello

Pocatello Jaycees president Lew Harrison addressed Rotarians detailing Junior Chamber of Commerce aims and growth. He cited 1 700 organizations with 140 000 members across 48 states and 44 nations, calling the group constructive and noting scholarships at Idaho State College and support for drives like Community Chest and Red Cross along with a welcome signboard for Gate City.

Pocatello Rotarians Lew Harrison Pocatello Jaycees Harrison Idaho State College Community Chest Red Cross Pocatello Gate City

Scholarship Event Planned By Alpha Psi Omega

High school seniors pursuing drama and speech will compete for 200 in scholarships awarded by the Kappa Tau chapter of Alpha Psi Omega on campus day April 30. Contestants must register by April 4, said Dr Vic Mae Powell head of the dramatic department. Whales possess the largest brains of all mammals weighing up to 7000 grams.

Kappa Tau Alpha Psi Omega National Dramatic Fraternity Vic Mae Powell

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