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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1949

Page

5

Strike at Packard settles after 3.5 hours

A surprise UAW Local 190 strike at the Packard plant near Detroit ended after three and a half hours with 60 pickets removed as the company agreed to allow the bargaining committee to enter the plant to study health and safety conditions. Negotiations will address alleged layoffs and seniority rights, with 9 000 workers affected and 2 000 dealers expected for the Gold Models display.

Detroit Packard Motor Company United Automobile Workers (Cio UAW Ford Motor Company UAW International Ford River Rouge Packard Company Packard Urban

Geneva Bus Service Halt Averted

Provo and Orem faced a threatened shutdown of Geneva transportation due to a labor dispute. A new working agreement was reached with Local 222 of the Teamsters and Chauffeurs AFL, granting bargaining recognition, paid vacations, paid sick leave, and paid shift preparation time, with no wage increase.

Provo Utah Orem Geneva Steel Geneva Transportation Company Local 222 Teamsters and Chauffeurs AFL Dan Edwards State Industrial Commission Edwards

Mrs Hanke Hosts Thursday Bridge Club Event

Mrs Edwin Hanke hosted the Thursday bridge club at her home last week. Bouquets of pink and blue blossoms decorated the rooms. A dessert supper followed by bridge games. Winners were Mrs Jack White and Mrs Vincent Davis with guest prize to Mrs William Wright. Others present included Mesdames Delbert Stephenson Boyd Howes James Y Anderson and the hostess.

Edwin Hanke Jack White Vincent Davis William Wright Delbert Stephenson Boyd Howes James Y. Anderson

Religious leaders visit LeRoy Walker home in Twin Falls region

Last week at the LeRoy Walker home guests included the Rev. W. C. Moore, Mrs. Moore, and their two daughters Marian four and Ann three of Nampa. The visiting pastor joined Rev. Walker at district meetings in Twin Falls on Thursday. Safety tip urges careful finger counting when grinding hamburger steak.

LeRoy Walker W. C. Moore Moore Marian Ann Nampa

YWCA Sets National Week Observance Theme

The YWCA designates National YWCA week with the theme The YWCA your window to the world. Miss Vivian Matson, executive director of the Pocatello association, notes the celebration runs last week in April and aims to show YWCA fellowship and service to young women, with programs serving over 3,000,000 women and girls nationwide. The Pocatello YWCA participates as a Red Feather service of the Community Chest and invites all girls, young women, parents, and friends to participate.

YWCA America Vivian Matson The Pocatello Association Miss Matson United States Pocatello Ywca

Town Chief Escapes Blast Plot In Evarts Kentucky

Evarts Kentucky mayor Elihu Bailey escaped a dynamite plot discovered under his bedroom window at 9 30 am. Police investigate as the town with six police chiefs in eight months reels from violence and leadership turnover. Bailey and his relatives were at home when the device was found and fuse burned near detonators.

Everts Somebe Evarts Elihu Bailey Harlan County Bailey Bobby McLain

Tyhee Ward Presents Comedy Ever Since Eve

Tyhee ward plans a three act comedy Ever Since Eve by Florence Ryerson and Celia Clements at 8 p m Tuesday in the Seventh ward chapel Tyhee. Hermoine Horton and Rey Miles direct with cast including Sam Briscoe Robert Facer Darlene Southworth via Bilis Marcene Kelsey Verlin Jackson Fern Wells Ermadene Miles Carroll Harrison Floyd Ward and Bob McMinn.

Florence Ryerson Celia Clements Seventh Ward Tyhee Hermoine Horton Rey Miles Seventh Ward TA Sam Briscoe Robert Facer Darlene Southworth Via Bilis Marcene Kelsey Verlin Jackson Fern Wells Ermadene Miles Carrol Harrison Floyd Ward Bob McMinn

Coal's Role Highlighted in Regional Loss Figures

A brief, fragmentary notice notes coal involvement in losses, citing it as part of a 40 percent share and linking tobacco losses to about 18 percent. The source presents incomplete figures and unclear context about entities or dates.

Royal Neighbors Postpone Card Party. Meeting Tonight

Royal Neighbors of America set for 8 p m at Eagles Hall but the public card party is postponed indefinitely. Tuesday session committee includes Geraldine Brown Mary Chapman Ersal Cornelison Adeline Cullen and Sarah Devaney. Radiant Afternoon club invites Eastern Star members to 1 15 pm luncheon at Masonic temple with hostesses Mrs James Bair Mildred Anthony and Myrtle Carey. St Joseph School Association holds PTA meeting Tuesday at 2 pm at St Joseph school.

Royal Neighbors Royal Neighbors of America Eagles Hall Geraldine Brown Mary Chapman Ersal Cornelison Adeline Cullen Sarah Devaney Radiant Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple James Bair Mildred Anthony Myrtle Carey ST. Joseph School Association St. Joseph School PTA Organizaon

Motive In Slayings Is Puzzle In Kansas Farm Case

In Abilene Kansas a berserk farmer shot two peace officers, wounded three others, and burned his house before dying in a self inflicted blaze. Sheriff Elmer Davis and Deputy Milton Davis were killed on the porch. Charles Rush the farmer died in the fire. Franks Pettriess and Yuhl were hospitalized with injuries. Police sought a motive as Rush and Franks had recent disagreements but were said to be getting along.

Abilene Kan Elmer F. Davis Milton Davis Charles Rush Here Mervin Franks Mae Pettriess Rush Davis Davis Brothers Franks

Penney says no depression as sales rise

J C Penney founder of the department store chain arrives in Salt Lake City for the Utah Scottish Rite Masons reunion. He notes a leveling of prices is positive and reports last year’s gross of 900 million dollars, with current figures ahead of last year and expected gains by May 1.

Salt Lake City

Little Loss Sun and Stars Power Source Compared

The sun and other stars emit vast radiation year after year due to chemical action akin to atomic power, enabling long-lasting energy without evident burnout.

First Movie Theater Opens in Los Angeles in 1902

The Electric theater in Los Angeles opened on April 2 1902 as the first motion picture theater. Admission was 10 cents and the show lasted one hour.

Electric Theater Los Angeles Calif

Radio Program Schedule Highlights The Day

Radio listings for KSEI and affiliates show a full day of programs across talk, music, drama, news, and sports. Notable items include Farm Roundup, Pepper Young, Stella Dallas, Lorenzo Jones, Jack Armstrong, Sky King, Major League summaries, and late-night news broadcasts.

NBC Lora Lawtol Ma Perkins Pepper Youngstam Stella Dallas Lorenzo Jones Young Widder Brown Hammon Keith Kendall Martin Riders of the Purple

Park Roads Open Soon In Yellowstone

Yellowstone park roads mostly reopen by June 1 according to Superintendent Edmund Rogers. West side routes to Old Faithful start May 7, while east and south entrances stay closed until late May or end of May. The northeast corridor Red Lodge to Cooke City opens June 10 to 15, with a north side Gardiner to Mammoth Hot Springs route already year round.

Yellowstone Park Wyo Yellowstone National Park Red Lodge Mont Cooke City Edmund Rogers Rogers Park Old Faithful Gardiner, Mont Mammouth Hot Springs

Hairdresser Seeks Permanent Work Amid Widespread Slump

A writer notes broad job scarcity and asks how a hairdresser fits the trend. The piece contrasts creative careers with steady labor demand and stresses the ongoing challenge of securing lasting work.

Gardens Set for Growth as Months Pass

A short forecast notes that in about three months home gardens will be far enough along to be neglected, signaling a shift in garden maintenance expectations and seasonal tasks.

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