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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1949

Page

2

Tax Probers Study Case On Union Pacific Tax

Idaho state tax officials met with Bannock County leaders to review alleged underpayment of taxes by Union Pacific. E D Baird and T J Kurdy discussed delinquent taxes with W H Pete Jensen Roy Hale and George Allen who said trackage in Pocatello was not fully taxed. Officials expect guidance from the attorney general and a fuller ruling in weeks.

Idaho State Tax Commission Bannock Union Pacific Railroad E. D. Baird State Tax Commission T. J. Kurdy Board of County Commissioners W. H. “Pete” Jensen Roy Hale George Allen Allen Pocatello Tax Commission

Albuquerque mother confirms 35th child birth record

A 45 year old Albuquerque woman, Ru Ben Lopez, is reported by state health officials to have 35 children. Dr James R Scott calls it the most outstanding NM birth record, noting no multiples. Lopez could not be located after moving from Bernalillo County welfare files.

Albuquerque N. M Sokesman State Health Department Ruben Lopez James R. Scott New Mexico Health Department Health and Welfare

Mrs Roosevelt Files for Nevada Divorce at Dune Ranch

Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt Jr arrived in Reno to establish a six week Nevada residence to pursue divorce from the late President Roosevelt's son. She will stay at a Washoe valley dude ranch pending action. Roosevelt, the elder son, was thought to be in New York active in Democratic politics.

Reno Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr Nevada Roosevelt Ethel DuPont Delaware Munitions Washoe Valley New York

Mystery death of Pearl Griffin in Montpelier

Miss Pearl Griffin, 31, was found dead Friday morning in Montpelier. Coroner Nile Matthews ordered a complete autopsy and organs were sent to the Idaho chemical department in Boise for examination to determine the cause of death. The inquiry was conducted after the body was found by Joyce Zumbrennen.

Montpelier Miss Pearl Griffin Idaho Chemical Department Boise Jerry Staudacher Nile Matthews Miss Griffins Joyce Zumbrennen

Birth Certificate Records Mrs Lopez Thirty Fifth Child

A 1947 birth certificate on file with the state health department records Mrs Lopez’s long family line, confirming the birth of No. 35 and noting eight of her children were living at that time.

State Health Department

Louis to fight Turkey Thompson in final exhibition

Los Angeles heavyweight champion Joe Louis plans one more exhibition bout with Albert Thompson known as Turkey Thompson of Los Angeles. The six round or shorter bout is tentatively set for late April or early May at the Olympic auditorium.

Los Angeles Joe Louis Albert Turkey) Thompson Olympic Auditorium

Vandals Trigger Wild Window Breakout In Salt Lake City

Four youths aged 17 and 20 smashed more than 100 windows including two stained glass panels at LDS ward chapels in Cres ent and Draper. They damaged service stations a lunch room and a tavern, were chased by a bartender, and jailed with potential second degree burglary charges. Damage estimated above 1500 dollars.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake County Crescent Ward Draper Second Ward Murray Draper Doc Johnson Johnson Charles Oliver T. A. Callicott

Harold Coleson Hall laid to rest at American Falls

The body of Harold Coleson Hall who died on Ie Shima May 25 1945 arrived with escort and lies in state at Davis Funeral chapel until 2 PM Saturday service at the Methodist church. Rev James R Crowe and Senator Ward Meadows speak. He held Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Born August 17 1923 in St Helens Oregon. raised in American Falls. Survivors are his parents two brothers and grandmother. Burial Falls View Cemetery. Davis Mortuary in charge.

American Falls Harold Coleson Hall Ie Shima Davis Funeral Chapel Methodist Church American Legion James R. Crowe Ward Meadows St. Helens Ore Lelia Coleson Harold M. Hall Armed Service Army Enginer Corps Delaine Donald S. E. D. Coleson San Francisco Falls View Cemetery Davis Mortuary

Recognition Ceremony for Idaho State Home Economics Seniors

Graduating home economics seniors at Idaho State College will be recognized at the district meeting of the Idaho Home Economics Association in Pocatello. The event includes initiation into the American Home Economics Association, talks by local and regional leaders, a smorgasbord dinner, and a performance of the ISC comedy John Loves Mary at Frazier hall.

Idaho State College Idaho Home Economics Association ISC American Home Economics Association Norma Barnes Verna Hitchcock National Association Patricia Darnall Pocatello Marian Partney Buhl Euleta Jensen Richfield Hitchcock Yaramie Wyo Carl W. McIntosh Miss Barnes Atty Merrill Gee Harriet Brieham R.E.A Graveley Hall Bannock Hotel John Mary Frazier Hall Esther Stalker Lillian Johannesen Blackfoot Barnes Isaac MacDougall Elfreda Edwards Marion Johnson Dorothy Mercer Ruth Dana Pocatello High School Alberta Hill

Police Court Transfers and Local Warnings In Boise

Edward Lee Smith and Taylor Farris both had their petit larceny cases moved to the justice of the peace court. Ronald K. Arbon faces speeding charges, and Raymond T. Bruce was fined for a stop signal violation. Tueller forfeited bond on a signal charge. Police warn of two Boise hold up suspects driving a late model Ford convertible with California plates. Birth announced at General Hospital a son to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Price on April 8. Fire crews responded to an overheated oil stove at 1056 N Harrison. no damage reported.

Edward Lee Smith Schmidt Justice of the Peace Court Taylor Farris Ronald K. Arbon S. Fourth Ave Raymond T. Bruce Randolph Rulon Tueller Eighth Ave Boise California Pocatello N. Harrison L. T. Clark D. W. Jorgenson

Hatchery mixup floods Mississippi with extra chicks

Cullman Alabama hatchery sent 1000 chicks instead of 100 to tenant farmer Dave Stewart in Glen Allan Mississippi. Postmaster Otis Johnson organized a special auction to handle the surplus.

Glen Allan Miss Otis Johnson Ala Dave Stewart

British author warns U S could slide toward socialism

Cecil Palmer told a Salt Lake City luncheon that Britain's socialist venture survives largely due to U S aid. He said without American help at least 10 percent of England's workers would be unemployed and warned of signs in the United States toward socialism and totalitarianism.

Salt Lake City Cecil Palmer Utah Britain U. S Palmer America

Obituary for Mrs Alice Fern Sharp Cooper of Bancroft

Mrs. Alice Fern Sharp Cooper 56 of Bancroft died in a Salt Lake City hospital after a short illness. Born July 30 1892 in Ogden Utah she was daughter of George W and Lucinda A Bair Sharp. She married Dwight Homer Cooper June 20 1910 at Pocatello and is survived by three sons and six grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Bancroft LDS tabernacle with burial at Lava Hot Springs Cemetery. Funeral for George Adam Ernst set for Saturday at Evergreen Funeral Chapel officiated by Rev R Mice Gowan.

Alice Fern Sharp Cooper Bancroft Salt Lake City Ogden Utah George W Lucinda Amanda Bair Sharp Idaho LDS Church Dwight Homer Cooper Pocatello Glenn Cooper Cody Ben Harold W. Cooper Worland

Robinson Facing Take It Or Leave It Offer With Gavilan

Ray Robinson received a take it or leave it proposal to defend his welterweight title against Kid Gavilan. Robinson offered no clear response. Harry Markson of the 20th Century club discussed a June title bout with Gavilan but no agreement was reached, despite Robinson’s prior pledge.

New York Ray Robinson Kid Gavilan Robinson Harry Markson The 20Th Century Club Gavilan

Triplets Arrive Two Months Early In Salt Lake City

Two girls and a boy were born yesterday at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City to Mrs. Mary Dyches and Murray druggist M. Fred Dyches. The premature triplets, the couple’s first children, arrived more than two months early and were placed in incubators without being weighed.

Salt Lake City LDS Hospital Mary Dyches M. Fred Dyches Murray Dyches

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pocatello Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants Bureau Mel Morgan Stan Day Bill Hall Ellis Donaldson Jack Terrell Bill Nye Mike Lutzger Jack Buhler SLC A.F Future Homemakers of America Pocatello and Vicinity A. L. Heckert Bland Sutton News of Record Births General Hospital Harry Price Park, Son LDS Tabernacle Asa F. Hatch Melley-Toponce Ward Lava Hot Springs Arthur W. Hall George Adam Ernst Evergneen R Mice Gowan St.Anthony's Parish United Pentecostal Church H. B. Fisher W. A. Crumpacker Stetson Open Road Jarman Shoes Bob Jackson Shamrock Club Ocatello Gail Green Ciro’s Mocambo Palace Hotel Marley Kuppenheimer Ular Grant Stowell
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