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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1949
Page
3
Lazarus a 1200 year old frog found in Dana Glacier Yose m ite National Park is listed as a possible entrant in the May 13 to May 15 frog jumping contest. Dr D L Albasio plans to thaw the frozen frog and prepare it for the event stating the revived frog may set a record.
Word has been received that the body of Private First Class Paul Arnold Goddard killed in action in France on August 12, 1944 will arrive in Pocatello Saturday evening at 10 45 PM. Goddard born February 23 1915 in Pocatello is survived by three brothers and three sisters. Graveside services with full military honors will be conducted Monday at Mountainview cemetery by Veterans of Foreign Wars post 735.
In Pocatello the Toastmaster club materializes with a May 9 meeting at a yet to be announced venue. Don Bailey is temporary chairman Ed Challey interim secretary and Ollie Roach heads the program committee. About 20 residents express interest.
William Joseph Lushinsky aged 85 died at his son Herbert’s home in Idaho after a short illness. Born February 26 1864 in Posen Poland he lived in Plattsmouth Nebraska and Colorado Springs before moving to Idaho. Surviving are four children Ralph Herbert Esther and Pauline along with 15 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Burial plans call for Colorado Springs services and interment.
Mrs. Julia Wilson Dibble aged 68 died in a local hospital after a lingering illness. Born December 21, 1880 in Marion Town she moved to Idaho four years ago living with daughter Mrs. R. C. Hillman at 725 N. Grant. Survivors include three children Mrs. Hillman Wilson San Diego Arlie A. Wilson St. Paul and a funeral is set for 2 p m Thursday at Hall Mortuary chapel with Rev N R Simpson officiating. Public viewing from Wednesday morning at the Hillman residence.
Three polio cases from Washington county Utah were treated at Salt Lake General with a fourth expected. Officials called it a mild outbreak to be watched. Frank Emery linked cases to rising tourist travel as 317 polio cases have been reported in southern California this year. Utah’s 1949 cases total 30, up from seven last year.
Interior Secretary Krug said the interior department army engineers accord on Columbia river basin development will have no effect on President Truman's push for a Columbia River authority. Krug noted Truman wants a CVA to use both studies and maximize joint irrigation and flood control planning.
The text notes that many local postmasters issued provisional stamps before 1847 but emphasizes that the United States did not issue a strictly governmental stamp until that year.
Andrew Jackson faced Charles Dickinson in a duel after Dickinson insulted Mrs. Jackson. Dickinson was killed and Jackson wounded in the confrontation, occurring about thirty years before Jackson would become president.
The Commerce Department reports a substantial rise in consumer savings despite cautious buying in March. Personal income fell 2.5 billion in February, yet disposable income remained 5 percent higher than a year earlier driven by tax cuts. Employment increased by 500,000 in March while steel output and vehicle assembly hit postwar records amid steady price trends.
Rev George P Hentenyi of Amherst New York was held on 50000 bail as a material witness in the death of his estranged wife Jean Gareis of Oakland California. Police linked the victim to the clergyman through fingerprints and recovered a bullet damaged body identified in Rochester Genesee river.
Nate Morgan Jewelers in Pocatello will award the oldest mother in southeast Idaho a 17 jewel Gruen wrist watch as an early Mother’s Day gift. Entry requires registering at Nate Morgan’s store with eligibility open to southeastern Idaho residents.
Idaho senator Glen Taylor, once a Progressive vice presidential nominee, announces he will run for renomination on the Democratic ticket. The quote likens his party switch to a loaned player from M G M to another company, asserting he never left the party.
Mrs Luker Lewis of 292 Monroe reports the arrival of twin daughters on April 26 at General Hospital Chicago. Father’s name is Mr John Petterson and mother is Mrs Luker Lewis.
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