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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1949

Page

2

Easter Week Plans From Pocatello Churches

Pocatello churches schedule Maundy Thursday Holy Communion at First Congregational with Rev. Walker and Rev. Warford. Pilgrims choir performs The Crucifixion by John Stainer. Good Friday services open at First Presbyterian throughout the day. Easter Sunday at First Congregational includes 7 am bench service, 9:30 and 11 am services with baptisms, awards, and reception of members. Easter music and sermon Forever and Ever. St Joseph’s Catholic church features a grand music program led by Mrs Kleffner and participating choir members for the 9 am mass with detailed liturgical selections and solos.

Pocatello Holy Communion First Congregational Church Leroy Walker The Methodist Church O. R. Warford Congregational Church Pilgrims John Stainer Lois Cullen First Presbyterian Church Clark Street Watford Department of Education St. Joseph’s Catholic Church F. G Kleffner Joe Primbs Joe Jenkinson J. F. Thomas William Wrasp Spencer Ford E Shippert Clyde Schoonover R. R. Richmond John McMahon Gloria Grigora Bonita Cotterell Kenneth de Late Robert Malick William Derham Edward Eldredge Anthony Ricca Joe Connaughton Charles Kleffner A. H. Rosewig Korman Mary Claire Lee Regina Coeli L. Bardese Alleluia Richmond Jenkinson Schoonover Ricca

Grid Club Scene Two Highlights Local Figures

Scene two features Paul Scott of Pocatello as man of the year and details his winning methods. Bannoc hotel manager Bill Shields, The Hitching Post, Hunting Fever and The First Security Bank scenes are shown. Chris Sorgatz and Lynn Weller portray waitresses in dresses and wigs, providing the opening costumes.

Paul Scott Pocatello Bannoc Bill Shields Chris Sorgatz Lynn Weller

Obituary notices for Douglas G Rowe and Lee Pierce

Funeral services for Douglas G Rowe five year old son of Mr and Mrs Robert W Rowe will be held Tuesday at 2 p m at the Third ward LDS church with Bishop R K Hart in charge Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery The boy died Friday when he fell into a fishpond while playing The body will be taken to the family home Tuesday morning at 10 a m where friends may call until the time of services Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Downard Funeral home Lee Pierce 57 prominent Lorenzo Idaho farmer and father of two Pocatellans will be held Friday at 2 p m in the Annis LDS Ward church near Lorenzo He died of a heart attack last Friday in his Lorenzo home He is survived by his wife Mary Pierce of Lorenzo one daughter Mrs Ruth Brower 1555 S Fifth Pocatello and four sons Mark Pierce Polo Line Trailer Camp Pocatello Marion and Rey Pierce Lorenzo Kate enzo and Ivan Pierce Pittman N J

Douglas G. Rowe Douglas G Rowe Robert W. Rowe North Lincoln Third Ward LDS Church R. K. Hart Mountain View Downard Funeral Home Lee Pierce Lorenzo, Idaho Annis Lorenzo Pierce Pocatello Mary Pierce Leonard Ruth) Brower S. Fifth Mark Pierce

Nelson to Head Group of Pocatello Life Underwriters

Perry A. Nelson of Pocatello was elected president of the Pocatello Life Underwriters association at the annual meeting in the Whitman hotel. Allen Cannon of Blackfoot became vice president and Bert Ficke of Pocatello was named secretary treasurer. Plans were set for the state convention May 6-7 in Sun Valley.

Perry A. Nelson Pocatello Pocatello Life Underwriters Association Whitman Hotel Allen Cannon Blackfoot Bert Ficke Sun Valley

Police To Name Board Members

Pocatello police will vote on April 18 to elect three officers to the Police Retirement Fund Commission. Commission Secretary John Perkins said all nominations must be filed by midnight tonight.

Pocatello The Police Retirement Fund Commission Commission John Perkins

Mrs. Lovin Taken By Death

Caroline M. Lovin 42 of 1205 E Fremont Pocatello Idaho died Monday in a Pocatello hospital after a lingering illness. She was born November 27 1905 in Rock Creek Idaho and moved from Twin Falls to Pocatello in 1929 where she worked as office manager for Farmers Insurance Co for five years. Survivors include her husband Harold L Lovin parents Charles and Theresa Cline of Hansen Idaho two brothers William H and Thomas Cline Twin Falls one sister Dorothy C Custer Twin Falls and grandmother Ellen Cline of Twin Falls funeral arrangements by Downard funeral home.

Caroline M. Lovin E. Fremont Pocatello Rock Creek Idaho Charles Theresa Bailey Cline Lovin Twin Falls Farmer’s Insurance Co Harold L. Lovin Charles Cline Hansen William H. Cline Thomas Cline Dorothy C. Custer Ellen Cline Central Christian Church Women of the Moose National Secretaries Association Downard Funeral Home

Haunted House three act play at Fifth Ward chapel

The Ninth LDS ward presents a three act play Haunted House Tuesday at 8 p m in the Fifth ward chapel. Klena Palmer directs with cast including Kent Bagley Glenn Fifield Rachel Galloway Gaynor Woodland Laila Millward Dwight Zundel Earl Zundel Gordon Mann Gerald Garrett Gerald Neal and Max Richardson. Small admission charged. public welcome.

Fifth Ward LDS Ward Klena Palmer Kent Bagley Glenn Fifield Rachel Galloway Gaynor Woodland Laila Millward Dwight Zundel Earl Zundel Gordon Mann Gerald Garrett Gerald Neal Max Richardson

County Hospital Lot Swap Hinges on State Board Decision

County officials have pursued a land swap with Idaho State College and the Claude Bistline estate to relocate a county hospital. Appraisers for the county and ISC found values offset between the two tracts, and the matter now goes to the state board of education for approval.

Bannock County State Board of Education Idaho State College Claude Bistline Bistline University E. Center Street W. H Pete) Jensen County Board of Commissioners County ISC Grant Stowell Theodore Turner Jr

Lilienthal outlines atomic energy plans and weapon use

Lilienthal says a materials testing reactor record is needed to develop materials for an atomic aircraft engine. He notes total atomic outlays nearing 4 billion dollars this year, with at most 700 million for weapon only items. He suggests peacetime uses for fissionable materials and that U S monopoly on bombs is not permanent.

Lilienthal Subcommittee Russia U. S

Trial In Theft Opens Against Carl Paddy

Prosecution to call more witnesses at 10 this morning in district court for the theft of 850 dollars of Indian handicraft and hides from Pocatello Hide Wool and Fur Co last winter. Two officers and the store owner testified yesterday. Detective Perkins said stolen items were found in a hotel room rented under Fred Glenn. Paddy seen in the hotel hall. Six more officers expected to testify today. Assistant County Attorney Lloyd ig leads the case.

District Court Carl Paddy Ft. Hall Pocatello Fur Co John Perkins Isaac McDougall Fred Glenn Paddy Lloydig

Bottolfsen Named Inspector in Idaho Government Reform

Former Idaho governor C A Bottolfsen and ex state auditor Earnest Hansen were appointed investigators by the interim legislative committee on state government reorganization. Sen O E Cannon said the 10 member panel chose two capable figures to streamline and coordinate finances and operations. Bottolfsen will assume duties upon return from Salt Lake City.

Boise Idaho C. A. Bottolfsen Earnest Hansen O. E. Cannon Emore Cannon Bottolfsen Hansen

Suit Filed Over Death in Bannock County

Mrs. Cora G. Roberts sues Delmar E. Palmer in Bannock County District Court over a July 13, 1947 crash at Polo Line Road and Highway 191 near the Green Triangle club that killed her 14 year old son Donald Gray. Damages total 75 532 90 including 50 000 general, 165 motorbike loss, 367 50 medical burial expenses and 25 000 punitive. Attorneys B W Davis and L F Racine Jr represent the plaintiff.

Bannock County Cora G. Roberts Delmar E. Palmer Roberts Palmer Donald Gray Polo Line Road Highway 191 Green Triangle Club

Rites For Gone Child Held After Well Tragedy

Autopsy by Dr. Harry L. Deutsch showed the child died of suffocation about two hours after falling into a well hole last Friday. Family did not respond to calls or doorbell. neighbors stayed with friends during the interim.

Harry L. Deutsch

Flood Aid Fund Approved for Idaho Emergency Work

Senator Glen H. Taylor said a 20 million dollar emergency flood fund was approved in the Senate to cover all threatened areas in Idaho. House approval was expected before Easter recess.

Idaho Susan Bona Glen H. Taylor Senate Sen. Taylor House

Miss Berg Visits Gate City for Week in Pocatello

Miss Anna Laura Berg of Palo Alto California arrived in Pocatello by plane Sunday night for a week with her mother Laura D Berg Bannock county tax treasurer. Berg is executive secretary of the Stanford university department of physics.

Gate City Anna Laura Berg Palo Alto Calif Pocatello Laura D. Berg Bannock Miss Berg Stanford University Department of Physics

Doctor Diagnosed Death as Suffocation in Child Case

Dr. Deutsch initially said he would wait on microscopic tests before stating how Kathy died but later announced a gross examination showing suffocation as the cause. He noted some lacerations on the body and avoided detailing their severity while Dr. Hanson dismissed rumors of strangulation.

Paul Hanson Deutsch Kathy Hanson

Morsch Wins Region American Legion Oratorical Contest

Morsch won the regional American Legion oratorical contest sponsored by the Legion's Americanism committee in Boise. Claire Sorrell of Billings Montana and Jack Jones of Beaverton Oregon were runners up. Morsch will advance to the sectional contest in Laramie Wyoming on Wednesday.

Eee Ee Eesch Boise American Legion The Legion’s Americanism Committee Morsch Claire Sorrell Billings Mont Jack Jones Beaverton Ore Laramie Wyo

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