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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1949

Page

8

Screen Stars Rooney Vickers Plan Early June Nuptials

Hollywood report that Mickey Rooney and Martha Vickers will marry in June rather than fall. Vickers will move to Las Vegas soon to establish residence and file for a Nevada divorce from A C Lyles Jr. before California decree final. Friends say film work may force a Hollywood area honeymoon. This is Rooney’s third marriage and Vickers’ second.

Hollywood Mickey Rooney Martha Vickers Miss Vickers Las Vegas Nevada A. C. Lyles Jr California Rooney

Enrollment At ISC Shows Men Outnumber Women

Idaho State College reports 1555 total regular students with 1233 men and 322 women in the second semester. 30 students withdrew, 70 special music and arts students enrolled, and breakout by class shows 297 freshmen men and 151 freshmen women, 247 junior men and 36 junior women, 265 sophomore men and 68 sophomore women, plus 229 senior men and 35 senior women.

Idaho State College

ISC Group Readies Play in Pocatello Students rehearse for Great Day of 1949 at Frazier hall

Idaho State college students prepare the all college variety Great Day of 1949 to be staged at Frazier hall on April 29 and 30 under Xi Theta Tau. Elwin Reynolds directs the production with Marcene Foreman scene design and Jay Slaughter handling music.

Idaho State College Frazier Hall Xi Theta Tau Fraternity Elwin C. Reynolds Pocatello Marcene Foreman John Foreman Jay del Slaughter Ed Sullivan Ed Hubble John Reed Bob Brown Earl Pond Filer John Squires E. C. Reynolds Mary Day Twin Falls Mike Bruce Coke Midge Lenny Egan Pocate Bud Sands Lynn LaMare Nichols Maxine Wellard Sallee J. Cox Bettie Carter Dorothy Fineon Beverly J. Wilson Harrief Ord Pat Driscoll Thora Larsen Jeanne Richards Gayle Couch Quentin Sorenson Grace Kenneth Jerry Cox Joan Houchens Idaho Falls Sybil Boyack Arco Nelly Lou. Kelly Soda Springs Florence Donahey St. Anthony Charlene Dill JoAnn Gwih Shoshone Marion Clark Ririe Joyce Gleed Mal Schryer Rockdale

Navy’s new heavy cruisers to be armed with rapid firing guns

Automatic rapid firing 8 inch guns and strong secondary and anti air batteries form the one two punch of the navy's new heavy cruisers, signaling a major upgrade in their firepower and air defense.

Talking traffic signal heads to the United States

London inventor Trevor Barlow unveils a talking traffic signal nicknamed the talkie walkie. The device gives audible crossing cues and safety reminders and is already in use at London's intersections. He plans to bring it to the U S later this month with possible school crossing applications.

London America Trevor Barlow U. S Barlow Charing Cross New York

Crook Twins Lead St Thomas ROTC Mental Tests

Twin students James Crook and Thomas Crook of Pipe Stone Minnesota scored 160 and 159 respectively out of 169 on mental examinations at St Thomas College Air ROTC.

ST. Paul St. Thomas College Air Rotc James Crook Thomas Crook Crooks Pipestone Minn

Piano Stool Slogan Sparks Church School Ad

In Memphis Rev. Richard B. Gibbs advertised for a piano stool for the church school and added a note that if a piano is attached to it they wouldn’t turn it down. The lighthearted plea reflects a small church seeking desks and instruments.

Memphis Tenn Richard B. Gibbs

Aberdeenite Passes at 58

Andrew Hansen prominent Aberdeen businessman and civic figure died Friday in a Pocatello hospital at age 58. Born February 5, 1891 in Kendrick he moved to Aberdeen in 1916, farmed, then entered potato and seed business in 1929. Survived by wife Bertha Cunningham and three brothers. Funeral Monday 2 p.m. at Aberdeen High School with Elks official. graveside at Aberdeen Cemetery under American Legion. Davis Mortuary of American Falls is in charge.

Aberdeen Andrew Hansen Pocatello Kendrick Bertha Cunningham Hanson BPO Elks American Legion Rotary Club Susan Hanson Minnie ‘Jenkins Rufus Edward Sherman Aberdeen High School Edward F. Cody The Elks Lodge Davis Mortuary of American Falls

Truck driver badly hurt as train strikes vehicle in Salt Lake City

A Salt Lake City truck driver, Al Ash, was critically injured when his rig was struck by the City of Los Angeles streamliner at Navajo Street crossing. His companion Joe Butcher escaped with minor injuries as rescuers freed Ash after an hour trapped in wreckage.

Salt Lake City St Lake City Alash Joe Butcher Union Pacific Navajo Street Los Angeles Nash

Idaho Attorney General to Join Empire Air Lines Hearing

Idaho Attorney General Robert E. Smiley plans to travel to Washington to urge the Civil Aeronautics Board to grant Empire Air Lines an operating extension. He met with Empire attorney Paul Hyatt after returning from Lewiston and will appear at the May 9 hearing as a state representative. Empire’s three year operating permit expires September 28 unless extended.

Boise Idaho Robert E. Smiley Washington Empire Air Lines Smiley Lewiston Paul Hyatt Empire Attorney Civil Aeronautics Board Pate Empire

State Road Outlay Soars in 1950s Utah Idaho Montana

The American Road Builders Association reports Utah, Idaho and Montana will spend 30,051,000 on highway construction from state and federal funds. National highway expenditures rose to a record 1,233,546,000, not including road maintenance, up 122,000,000 from last year.

Washington American Road Builders Association Utah Idaho Montana

Twin Falls Man Began 14-Year Prison Term for Assault

Max L. Gailey, convicted in Twin Falls county of assault with intent to commit rape, began a 14 year sentence in Idaho state prison. The Idaho Supreme Court recently denied his appeal. Friends of Gailey are said to be seeking executive clemency.

Boise Max L. Gailey Twin Falls Idaho State Prison L. E. Clapp State Supreme Court Gailey

Idaho Leads In Highway Expenditures In Three-State Span

Idaho tops the three state expenditure list with 13 351 000 dollars for highway costs while Utah projects 9 500 dollars in forthcoming spending.

Idaho Utah

Eagles Install Officers for 1949 50 at Pocatello Aerie 119

W H Steed lists the 1949 50 officers for Pocatello Aerie 119 Fraternal Order of Eagles with installation set for May 5. New officials include James K Shoppe president Joseph Woods vice president Joseph Zahm chaplain F J Belisle conductor Herbert Lehman inside guard Joseph Triplett outer guard Morris Rosauer treasurer and A K Scott trustee. Delegates to Caldwell state convention June 24 25 26 include Belisle Cooper Horner Scott Zahm Christensen Green Shoppe Stipe. Steed notes possible joint installation with the ladies auxiliary.

James K. Shoppe Joseph Woods Joseph Zahm F. J. Belisle Herbert Lehman Joseph Triplett Morris Rosauer A. K. Scott Caldwell C. E. Cooper Willard Horner A. K.’ Scott John

Directors to Meet FOE Lodges From Idaho Areas

Organization directors of Fraternal Order of Eagles from Pocatello Malad Idaho Falls Salmon Mackay and Hailey will meet next Sunday at the home of W H Steed publicity chairman for FOE Aerie 119 located at 1603 S Third Ave

Order of Eagles Pocatello Malad Idaho Falls Salmon, Mackay Hailey W.H. Steed FOE Aerie S. Third Ave

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