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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1949

Page

2

Knights of Idaho State College Delegation Heads to IK Convention

Sixteen members of the Intercollegiate Knights from Idaho State College depart for Pullman Washington to attend the national IK convention at Washington State College April 20 to 23. Byron Lemmon of Pocatello leads the delegation which will present a revised constitution from a March regional meeting on ISC campus. Other attendees include Harry Chapman Hagerman Ray Pond Pete Zagerella Gib Smith John Fisher Dick Atwood Bob Taylor Ralph Tucker Jerry Olson Jay Olsen Bill Barton Bob Trout Hatch Barrett Boyd Robbins and Bob Geisenberg of Pocatello.

Intercollegiate Knights of Idaho State College Pullman Washb Washington State College ISC Byron Lemmon Pocatello Duke Harry Chapman Hagerman Ray Pond Rigby Pete Zagerella Brooklyn N. Y Gib Smith John Fisher Dick Atwood Bob Taylor Ralph Tucker Jerry Olson Jay Olsen Bill Barton Bob Trout Hatch Barrett Boyd Robbins Bob Geisenberg

Arco Land Sale: Homesites and City Park Approved

Boise IUP The state land board approved selling about 40 acres near Arco for homesites and a municipal park, as part of 1400 acres approved for sale. Twenty acres will be subdivided into 60 by 130 foot lots, with the other twenty likely donated to the city for a park pending title easement.

Boise State Land Board Arco Edward Woozley

Obituaries feature Pearson Lundquist and Millward

James T. Pearson 63 died April 16 in Rupert after stomach cancer. Survivors include siblings in Tennessee and Idaho. body shipped to Tennessee. Junior B. Lundquist Seaman second class graveside service in Rupert cemetery with American Legion and VFW support. David K. Millward 11 months died. funeral Thursday at Arthur W. Hall mortuary. interment Mountainview. parents Joseph Albert and Medra Rose Kennington Millward.

James T. Pearson Rupert Ida Tennessee Jackson Joe Pearson Pocatello Harve Pearson Jeff Baker John Anderson Willie Sletcher Sam Templeton Will Anderson Goodman Mortuary Lundquist Idn B. Lundquist Rupert Cemetery American Legion, National Guard V.F.W Seaman Lundquist Burley Hailey High School Owen Zufelt Marco Cole Wanda Williams Layton Utah Roy Lundquist Goodsprings Nev LaVar Nelson David K. Millward Joseph Albert Medra Rose Kennington Millward Arthur W. Hall Mountainview Cemetery Verle Benjamin Joseph Pauline Sarah Luella Golden K George Hyrum Dean Lester Daniel Geraldine Ray J. H. Kennington Auburn Wyo Luella Millward Fairview

Truman Seeks World Wheat Pact With 41 Nations

President Truman urged the Senate to ratify a four year world wheat pact among 41 nations that would secure a foreign market for at least 168 million bushels annually. The treaty sets a ceiling price of 1.80 dollars per bushel with government subsidies to farmers to cover the gap from current export prices. The Senate did not act on a similar proposal last year.

Washington Truman Senate

Pharmacy leaders outline plans for college facility upgrades

The report highlights Director Leonard and Dean Roscoe at Idaho State College of Pharmacy. It notes their long tenure, extensive education, and research on pharmacognosy and medicinal plants. Roscoe emphasizes upgrading equipment for the college’s premier building in the West.

Leonard College of Pharmacy Northwestern University Whitman College Utah State Agricultural College Pocatello High School Pocatello Dean Roscoe Leonard's ISC Idaho Technical Institute University of Denver Idaho Rocky Mountain Colorado-Wyoming Academy of Science American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Roscoe

Cordell Hull Fully Recovered From Illness

Former Secretary of State Cordell Hull has fully recovered from his long illness that led to his 1944 resignation and has left Bethesda Naval Hospital permanently, sources disclosed last night in Washington.

Washington Cordell Hull Bethseda Naval Hospital

Hiring Hall Issue May Bring Strike On All U S Coasts

Hoyt Haddock CIO Maritime Unions spokesman told Congress unions will strike on all U S coasts if hiring halls are ruled illegal by federal courts. He testified before the Senate Labor Committee on wage hour law amendments.

Washington Hoyt Haddock CIO Congress U. S National Maritime Committee Haddock Senate Labor Committee

Quote from Jean Cocteau on apartment entrance dynamics

The fragment presents a French playwright Jean Cocteau remark about entering a New York apartment. It contrasts a strong welcoming woman who greets visitors with a distant, unseen American husband several feet behind. The tone focuses on social observation and character contrast.

New York Jean Cocteau

Local Woman Appointed To State Cosmetology Board

Gov. C. A. Robins named members of the state cosmetology policy making board. Appointees include Verna Mc Connell of Boise Marjorie Fast of Wallace and Verda Rossiter of Pocatello. Assistant members in the southwestern district are Bernice Van Sicklin Weiser Addison B Parker Twin Falls Beth Mecham Shelley and Darlene Blackburn Rexburg. North Idaho assistants to be named later.

BOISE C .A. Robins Verna McConnell Marjorie Fast Wallace Verda Rossiter Pocatello Bernice van Sicklin Weiser Addison B. Parker Twin Falls Beth Mecham Shelley Darlene Blackburn Rexburg North Idaho

Actress Mary Hutchison Performs One Woman Shakespeare Show

ISC students and faculty witnessed Mary Hutchison perform four Shakespearean roles in a one hour show. Mel Schubert introduced Hutchison, renowned from Lady Be Good and other Broadway works, portraying Portia Lady Macbeth Juliet and Rosiland in costume.

ISC Mary Hutchison Miss Hutchison Yellow Jacket Mel Schubert ISC Dramatics Portia Lady Macbeth Juliet Rosiland Schubert

Young Army Recruits Charged in Hotel Death

Two teenage army recruits from Fort Derussey Oahu were charged with second degree murder in the death of New York salesman Howard Ripperger. Earl W. Tallman 17 of Portland Oregon and Donald F. Binda 18 of Jeannette Pennsylvania faced formal charges after police found Ripperger fatally beaten with a fractured skull in his hotel room. The youths were handed to the army for disposition.

Honolulu T.H New York Earl W. Tallman Portland Ore Donald F. Binda Jeanette Fort Derussey Oahu Army Howard Ripperger Flushing N. Y

Woman Seeks Grandfather in Pocatello Mystery

A Portland woman Mrs Helen Worth seeks her grandfather William Byers a 1915 last contact target in Pocatello as son Joseph Byers is named. Lt J F Bedingfield asks any information be reported to the Pocatello police station. The text also notes Mrs Neuhart as a passenger in a car driven by Harry Wiker when an accident occurred.

J. F. Bedingfield William Byers Pocatello Sheldon

Bremerton Veteran Hospital names new recreation director

Frank Plouf of Bremerton Washington has been appointed recreational director at the Veterans Administration hospital in Boise. Plouf formerly served as park and recreation director in Bremerton in 1946 and 1947, succeeding John L. Kelly, as announced by Manager J M Carr last night.

BOISE Frank Plouf Bremerton Wash Veterans Administration Hospital J. M. Carr Plouf John L. Kelly

Return From 8 Day Parley Inspires ISC Activities

Women students at ISC announce ideas for next year after an eight day Intercollegiate Associated Women Students convention in Albuquerque. Lila Kurtz Wendell and Helen Oelwein Pocatello, AWS officers, with Dean Evelyn Young, met delegates from 89 western colleges and toured Santa Fe and Pueblo. A May 4 Women’s Day is planned and new coed activities may include Coed Week dates, freshmen orientation, and a career conference.

ISC Lila Kurtz Wendell Helen Oelwein Pocatello AWS Evelyn Young Albuquerque New Mexico Associated Women Miss Oelwein Kurtz Western Colleges Santa Fe Pueblo Missurtz Seattle

Pipe Plant Capacity Raised at Provo Plant Dedication

Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company unveiled a 3.5 million dollar centrifugal casting division in Provo Utah. Harvey King vice president said the new facility boosts capacity to 100000 tons of pipe annually four times the prior plant.

Provo Utah Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company Harvey King

Jefferson P-TA Elects New Officers

At the last meeting of the Jefferson school P-TA Mrs. Judson Cook was named president succeeding Mrs. C Reid. Two vice presidents were elected Mrs Ralph Klevenger and Mrs Weldon Perrin. Secretary is Mrs John Reiseinger and treasurer Mrs C Sower. Main speaker Dr M B Sherrard of Bannock county health unit spoke on Mental Health. Officers to be installed at the May meeting.

Jefferson School P-Ta Judson Cook C. Reid Ralph Klevenger Weldon Perrin John Reiseinger C. Sower M. B. Sherrard Bannock County

Largest U.S. bill features Wilson on a $100,000 note

The highest denomination ever printed is the $100,000 bill depicting President Woodrow Wilson.

U. S Woodrow Wilson

Jurors Find Driver Guilty in Drunk Driving Case

The Fifth district court convicted Forrest Poynter after a two day trial. A six member jury found him guilty of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. Defense challenged the brutality claim while City Attorney F E Tideman noted witnesses testified to intoxication at arrest and that drunk drivers threaten pedestrians.

Fifth District Court Forrest Poynter F. E. Tydeman Pointer

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