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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1948

Page

6

Rubinoff to Play Warsaw Concerto at Local High School

Violinist David Rubinoff performs in the new high school auditorium at 3 p.m. with his Stradivarius. He will also appear at Franklin and Irving schools, a Rotary meeting, and a final 3 p.m. concert. The event supports an Idaho State College scholarship fund and is sponsored by the American Legion.

David Rubinoff Stradivarius Warsaw Rubinoff Pocatello Barney Goldberg Franklin Irving Rotary Club Chopin Ige Gershwin Claude Debussy Porter Russia Rus Rubin Ford Music Company The American Legion

Western manhunt ends as youths captured near Inkom

Four Salt Lake youths stole a 39 Ford truck and traveled toward Inkom before being spotted by Bill Hall. Deputy Sheriff Charley Ashton and Earl Adkins with state trooper Carl Muir pursued through sagebrush, across a creek and the Portneuf river. The quartet was finally cornered and to be turned over to the FBI after a long chase.

Earl Adkins Charley Ashton Carl Muir Adkins Ashton Bannock County Muir Salt Lake Inkom Bill Hall Hall Portneuf FBI

Norwegian Seaman Finds Idaho Gem On Visit

Sverre Skaar a 23 year old Norwegian merchant marine member toured Idaho ending up in Pocatello where he expressed interest in staying near the coast. He arrived after disembarking in San Pedro and visiting relatives including his grandmother Lena Strand and uncle Conrad Strand. He listed Bergen Norway as his hometown and said he enjoyed Idaho but prefers coastal life. The article notes 237000 U S rail highway grade crossings with only 13 percent protected by signals gates or watchmen.

Pocatello Sverre Skaar San Pedro Lena Strand South Ninth Ave Conrad Strand Los Angeles Skaar Bergen United States Idaho States

New Award For Veterans

World War II veterans who earned the Combat Infantry Badge or Medical Badge are eligible for the Bronze Star. Applications go to the Adjutant General, Washington 25 DC, with a copy of the order honoring the original award, for orders issued between December 7, 1941 and September 2, 1945. Captain K E Hathaway of the Pocatello Recruiting Station announced the program.

Adjutant General K. E. Hathaway Pocatello Washington D.C

Small Blazes Quelled by Pocatello Fire Crew

Two minor fires were extinguished by the Pocatello fire department with little damage reported. At 8 30 p m a fire in a building owned by N M Eldredge and used as Nick's bar began from a furnace gasoline blaze. A 1942 DeSoto owned by Paul Freeman avoided damage after a wiring short near Third and Halliday and battery was disconnected.

Pocatello Fire Department N. M. Eldredge Nick's Bar DeSoto Paul Freeman Third and Halliday

MacKenzie to lead Saint Anthony Hospital Expansion Fund

F E MacKenzie elected president of Saint Anthony Hospital Expansion Fund Inc at a board meeting. Other officers named include Dr E V Simonson as vice president John Black secretary and Edwin Brennan. Directors include Ralph J Comstock Rev John Casby and the Right Rev Edmund R Cody. The group will oversee funds for adding beds and nursing training facilities for Saint Anthony's in Pocatello and nearby communities.

F. E. MacKenzie Saint Anthony Hospital Expansion Fund, Inc Board of of Directors E. V. Simison John Black Edwin Brennan Ralph J. Comstock First Security Bank Idaho John Casby Edmund R. Cody Saint Anthony's Hospital Sisters of Mercy Pocatello

Trailer and Camera Reported Stolen

Detectives investigated thefts Tuesday night involving a two wheel trailer and an Agfa PD16 camera. Joe Anderson reported the camera missing from his car in front of his home. Jack Wursten of Simplot Fertilizer Co. said a red two wheel trailer was stolen from the company yard. A watch and leather wallet belonging to R. H. Maki were also taken from the projection room at the Orpheum theater after midnight Tuesday.

Joe Anderson West Custer St Jack Wursten Simplot Fertilizer Co R. H. Maki North Harrison Ave Orpheum Maki

US Forest Share Confounds Land Area Proportion

Despite occupying under six percent of global land area the United States holds about eight percent of the world’s forest area. The figure highlights the concentration of forests in North America and implications for conservation and resource management.

The United States

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