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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1948

Page

2

Local School Building Projects to Begin This Fall

Construction will start immediately on three elementary additions and a junior high near Roosevelt, funded by a $700000 bond issue. Brennan and Cahoon secured the lowest bids for all units with concrete corridors, wood classroom floors, and brick exteriors. Additions will expand Jefferson, Whittier, and Washington schools, with Jefferson getting the largest eight classrooms.

Brennan Whittier Washington Jefferson John Brennan Alameda Roosevelt Johnson Jefferson School North Grant Ave Irving Junior High School Whittier Schol South Fourth Ave South Tenth Ave

Public Meet Set On Bannock Franklin County School District

A public meeting is set for April 26 to discuss reorganization proposals affecting East Bannock and north Franklin counties. Scott D Lowe Bannock County Schools superintendent says the meeting will cover creation of Bannock County class A No 3 district incorporating Rural High School No 3 area and issues including bonds transportation voting zones and school locations. Communities named include Grace That cher Cleveland Cove Telluride and Rose Hill.

Bannock County Franklin County Scott D. ‘Lowe Lowe Bannock County Reorganization Committee Grace Thatcher Cleveland Cove Telluride Rose Hill

Alumni Name First Life Member of Idaho State College Association

Theo J. Turner is named the first life member of the Idaho State College Alumni Association. Turner, manager of Bannock Title and Abstract Co., is an Academy of Idaho director who attended the school from 1912 to 1914. Perry Swisher urged other life memberships Saturday.

Idaho State College Alumni Association Theo J. Turner Bannock Title and Abstract Co Perry Swisher Turner Academy of Idaho Swisher

Dedication Service Set For Army Building

Salvation Army hall at 233 South Second Ave will rededicate after January fire. Brigadier Frank Wilmer will lead with Brigadier A P Collier and Major A Koerner assisting. Ceremonies set for 8 p m tonight in San Francisco region report notes rebuilding completed after smoke and smudge damage. Public invited.

Salvation Army South Second Ave Frank Wilmer San Francisco Calif A. Dietz Pocatello A. P. Collier Portland Ore A. Koerner

Travel Bug Takes Nip At Young Gate City Girl

Miss Personality at six months now a nine year old planning to fly solo with a doll named Blondie back to Denver to visit grandmother. Vicki Glenn daughter of Sgt James O Glenn and Mrs Glenn travels 800 miles by air via Western Airlines for the first time. Her father is stationed at the Air Base north of Pocatello.

Flys Vicki Glenn South Tenth Ave Denver Western Air Lines James 0. Glenn Vicki Blondie Sgt James O. Glenn Glenn Pocatello

Rowes Are Top Artists In KEIO Kiddies Klub Kontest

The Rowe family dominates KEIO Kiddies Klub Kontest with 18 month old Launa Rowe winning singing Alice Blue Gown. Cousins Jill and LuGene Rowe also placed, with sisters Sharon and others close behind as their mother accompanied.

Rowe KEIO Boyd Rowe Rt. 2 Jill Ted Rowe Tyhee Lu Gene Glade Rowe McCammon

Council Approves Bids for New Raymond Park Well

Water Superintendent William J. Speir appeared before the city council and received permission to call for bids on a new well at the northeast corner of Raymond Park. He was also authorized to buy a two inch portable emergency unit for 285.46 dollars.

William J. Speir Raymond Park

Radio Programs Sponsor Pocatello Cancer Drive

KEYY station lists three programs tied to the fund drive. Monday at 10 p.m. Not For Publication. Wednesday at 9 15 p.m. A Fool and His Life. Friday at 9 p.m. The Constant Companion.

Pocatello Cancer Fund KEYY

Bannock Hotel Manager Planned Pullman Trip for Tourism Meet

W. W. Shields Bannock hotel manager and J. L. Craig chamber of commerce secretary planned a Sunday departure for Pullman Washington to attend a two day tourist convention sponsored by Washington State College. They will travel via Western Airlines.

W. W. Shields Bannock Hotel J. L. (Ledge) Craig Chamber of Commerce Pullman, Wash Washington State College Western Airlines

Threat Of Flood Faces City

George Welch district conservationist warns that sudden warm weather after a wet snowpack could trigger flooding in the Portneuf valley. Elk Meadows Mink Creek watershed survey shows 55.5 inches snow depth and 16.2 inches water content versus 1946 conditions with high runoff. Ground saturation is high and irrigation supplies may exceed normal. The annual March April survey, conducted by the Soil Conservation Service with Portneuf district, forecasts flood risk and water supply.

Portneuf George Welch Elk Meadows Mink Creek Pocatello Welch Soil Conservation Service

Pocatello High School Volleyball Tourney Winners Named

Pocatello High School reports the Girls Athletic Association team the Nine Muses won the annual volleyball tournament 34 to 27 over Seph Frosh-Sportsters. Captains Kitty Fletcher and Donna Dunn lead the two squads with listed members and club officers.

Mary Carolyn Weller Pocatello High School Fostine Leach Girl’s Athletic Association Nine Muses Seph Frosh—Sportsters Kitty Fletcher Belna Hair Pat McDevitt Jackie Cullen Carol Malbon Leona Potter Mabel Future Homemaker’s Association Boise The Future Homemakers Association Phyllis Richmond Nancy Thompson Amy Sugahara Shirley Sturman Ruth Dana

Three Pocatellans Lose Driving Rights

The state department of law enforcement lists three Bannock County residents with suspended or revoked licenses. Donald O. Davis of 456 Wayne Ave is suspended from Jan 17 1948 to Jan 17 1949 for drunken driving. Ray L. Jenks of Route 1 North faces drunken driving suspension starting Nov 30 1948. Ben McLaughlin of 634 West Young St is suspended from March 20 1948 to June 30 1948 for driving with a suspended license.

State Department of Law Enforcement Pocatellans Bannock County

Local Court Fines For Traffic Offenses And Intoxication

Joe Jensen pleaded guilty for expired license plates with a $10 fine. John Strickenfinger had bond forfeited and $10. Frank Bonacci and Dominic Guido faced left turn violations with $2.50 and $5 fines. Glenn E. Cederberg pleaded guilty to stop sign, $10. Matthew Dudenake pleaded guilty for defective lights with $5 and suspended. James Linden Burns and Jarvis Warren pleaded guilty to intoxication with $15 each.

Joe Jensen John Strickenfinger Frank Bonacci Dominic Guido Glenn E. Cederberg Matthew Dudenake Herschel R. Arrignton James Linden Burns Intoxica Tion Jarvis Warren

Stolen Items From City Parking Areas

Rear view mirror belonging to Howard Tucker 228 Maplewood Ave stolen from a car parked near Fourth Avenue and Halliday Street. Antenna belonging to R. J. Atkinson 396 Pershing Ave reported broken from a car parked in the 200 block South Railroad Avenue. Automobile radio owned by Mrs. Stanley Cleare 1015 North Arthur Ave reported stolen from a white car parked in front of her residence Friday night.

Rear View Mirror Howard Tucker Maplewood Ave Fourth Avenue Halliday Street R. J. Atkinson Pershing Ave Railroad Avenue Stanley Cleare North Arthur Ave

Justice Court Pleas Guilty On Drunk Driving Flags

Wallace Egbert aged 39 and Devern Harwood 40 pleaded guilty to intoxication and were fined 15 dollars each. William R. Mecchio pleaded guilty to running a red light with a 15 dollar fine and 5 dollars suspended.

Wallace Egbert Devern Harwood William R. Mecchio Red Light

Petition for letters of administration in Swensen estate

Probate court records show a petition for letters of administration in the estate of Mary Swensen who died intestate at Lago on April 9, 1932. The deceased left about $500 in bonds. Petitioner is Dot Swensen, with attorney Jones Pomeroy and Jones.

Mary Swensen Lago Dot ‘Swensen Jones, Pomeroy and Jones

Six Veterans to Spark ISU Spring Show State of the Union

Six veteran actors including three seniors from Idaho State College will star in the Alpha Psi Omega spring show State of the Union set for April 16 and 17 in Frazier Hall. The cast features leads David Hubbard Frank Kleffner Elwin Reynolds and four supporting players from Pocatello and surrounding towns.

Elwin C. Reynolds Idaho State College Alpha Psi Omega State of the Union Reynolds Frazier Hall Howard Lindsay Russel Crouse Vic Mae Powell ISC Department of Speech and Drama Maureen Jones Betty Tydeman Kay Barton Bittick Pocatello Miss Jones Dover Road Miss Bittick Eileen Miss Tydeman David Hubbard Frank Kleffner Hubbard Fraternity

Pocatello Theater Guild Opens Rehearsals For You Cant Take It With You

The Pocatello Theater Guild begins rehearsals at 4 p.m. today for its first production since formation in January. Mrs. T O Hillebrandt announces the May 21 performance in Frazier Hall at Idaho State College.

Pocatello Theater Guild T. O. Hillebrant Frazier Hall Idaho State College

Pocatellans View Plant 200000th Car Celebration

Twelve residents returned from a Wil low Run Kaiser Frazer plant tour and witnessed the 200000th car roll off the line at the assembly plant. The winning Detroit dealer was chosen in a dealer and customer drawing conducted with Tolman noting the presentation.

Willow Run Kaiser-Frazer Pocatellans W. ©. Tolman Alma Tolman Marvin Tolman Ray Horrocks Willis McLaughlin Leland B. Muir Jack Clark Detroit Tolman

Fez Club Receives Consent for Private Slot Machines

The city council granted the Fez club permission to operate its slot machines without a license for a private party on Saturday at the Memorial building.

Fez Club Memorial Building

Students plan 15-minute April 30 radio broadcast

A group of 12 high school students will present a 15 minute broadcast over KSEI on April 30 as part of Campus Day and the Southern Idaho high school journalism conference. Isaacson notes seven topic choices and 165 to 175 word scripts due April 15.

Carl Isaacson Idaho State College KSEI Isaacson Freedom Train

Vandals Target Mail in Pocatello Break‑In Probes

Police investigated acts of vandalism in Pocatello involving torn mail from the front mailbox of Mrs. Max C. McNabb at 1155 East Wyeth Street. Checks were among the stolen items. Earlier, at 953 North Main Street, Mrs. Frank Serean reported a tampered lock jammed with powder to block key entry.

Pocatello Max C. McNabb East Wyeth St Frank Serean North Main St

Small Blaze in Pocatello Hits North Third Ave Home

The Pocatello Fire Department responded at 10 20 a m Saturday to 833 North Third Avenue to extinguish a fire caused by a defective electrical defect. The house owned by Mrs Birdie Thompson and occupied by Alma Jones sustained no reported damage.

Pocatello North Third Ave Birdie Thompson Alma Jones

Tiny Beltone hearing unit fits in the hand

The Beltone device aids the deaf with faint sounds and can be adjusted as hearing changes. The battery pack and wire are unobtrusive and do not require extra garments. Beltone offers free descriptive booklets and home demonstrations from Chicago.

Council On Physical Medicine American Medical Association Beltone Dept Chicago Ill

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