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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1949

Page

2

Franklin County Road Plans Discussed With State Officials

Franklin county commissioners met with Gov. Robins and state highway officials to review road needs. They discussed the federal aid program for secondary roads and urged asphalt paving on Milk Creek road from Preston to Montpelier. A Roosevelt road bid solicitation was planned, with materials status to be confirmed.

Boise Board of Commissioners Franklin County C. A. Robins James S. Reid Milk Creek Preston Montpelier Reid Roosevelt Road Weston J. R. McKinney D. Ariel Nast Isaac M. Evans Angue Condie Ve L. Swenson Presn

Weather Helps Crop In Idaho Harvest Ahead For Many

Dry week aided grain harvesting as irrigated crops showed good growth. Dryland winter and irrigated spring grains varied in yield while non irrigated spring grains and dry beans in the north needed rain. Dry pea crops were being harvested and late potatoes were blooming with rapid growth in commercial districts. Early peaches were being picked in the southwest as second hay cuttings began.

Boise

Fire Threat Closes Pend d'Oreille Forest

Gov. Robins ordered portions of the Pend d'Oreille forest closed until Sept. 30 to protect timber lands from fire. Entry requires a permit from the district fire warden. areas affected include Caribou Creek Rapid Lightning Creek Little Sand Creek and Trout Creek drainages.

BOISE Pend d’Oreille Forest C. A. Robins State Cooperative Board of Forestry Pend d’Oreille River Robins Caribou Creek Rapid Lightning Creek Little Sand Creek Trout Creek

Canned Beefs Result In Death

Utah health officials confirm improperly home canned beets caused the death of Marie Alfred Conn 22 and illness of George Conn 25 and Orvis Allred 24. The trio, from Vernal and Roosevelt, ate the beets and were hospitalized in Salt Lake City. Laboratory tests with guinea pig juice showed rapid illness and death.

Salt Lake City Utah Health Department Marie Alfred Conn Roosevelt Hospital George M. Conn Orvis Allred Roosevelt T. J. Howels

Aussie Wild Dog Crossword Clues

A compact clues list for an Australian wild dog themed crossword with horizontal and vertical entries including animals, numbers, and common abbreviations. It presents a mix of definitions such as wild dog, bellowed, social insect, and Greek abbreviations, plus accordant cross references and common cryptic-style hints.

Puzzle Answer List Clues From Unclothed To Preposition

A compact set of crossword style answers spans clues from Unclothed to Preposition. Entries include Great Lake optical phenomena writer s ma cravat dull and monotonous Aleutian isle top hypothetical structural unit crimson withered diminutive of Theresa an Indian weight exclamation preposition.

Great Lake

Auto Lane For Preston

Preston city officers conducted two preliminary safety lanes checking brakes lights license plates horns mufflers and other vehicle safety items. Police Chief Groves says further lanes will follow with citations issued for any traffic violations or improper licenses detected.

Preston W. R Groves

Produce Cost Drop in Idaho Farmers Prices

The U S Agriculture Department reports a 16 point fall in Idaho prices for June 15 to July 15 with all crops down 24 points and livestock down six. Wheat fell seven cents per bushel and cattle and lambs dropped a dollar per hundred weight while hogs rose a dollar and eggs up four cents per dozen.

Boise U. S. Agriculture Department Idaho

Sailor Held In Attack in Long Beach

In Long Beach California sailor Edmund M Guger aged 18 was jailed on a charge of attempted rape of a 22 year old housewife. The accusation states the woman’s invalid mother sat nearby in a wheelchair as the assault occurred.

Long Beach Calif Edmund M. Guger

Divorce Filed Against Eccles

May Campbell Young Eccles filed for divorce from Marriner S. Eccles in Ogden Utah charging mental cruelty. The case, filed shortly before district court closing, was granted minutes later by District Judge John A Handricks. Eccles is a former chairman of the Federal Reserve Board.

Ogden, Utah Marriner Ss. Eccles Federal Reserve Bank Board of Governors May Campbell Young Eccles

Foundation Names Acting Idaho Director in Polio Fight

Miss Ruth Williams, assistant director of chapters for the national foundation for infantile paralysis, is acting Idaho director from Boise. She will serve until New York headquarters resolves a personnel dispute involving former Idaho director William J. Stone, who based his work in Salt Lake City. Lieutenant Governor Don Whitehead, Idaho polio planning committee chair, plans to urge New York to reconsider Stone’s dismissal.

Boise Ruth Williams National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Idaho Williams National New York William J. Stone Foundation Don Whitehead Stone Salt Lake City

Salt Advice for Heat Aches Draws Skeptical Smiles

An Ohio health expert suggests a pinch of salt for those suffering in heat. The unconventional tip prompts mixed reactions as readers weigh practical use against potential risks.

Ohio

Rupert C of C Discusses Land Plans and Community Events

Rupert chamber of commerce debated sending a delegate to Washington to protect Rupert interests in Palisades dam, Minidoka north side extension, and sale of storage water from American Falls reservoir. Plans were laid for Back to School Days August 19 20 with a merchant committee, new officers, and 4H support.

Rupert Rupert Chamber of Commerce Public Land Committee Washington Palisades Minidoka North Side American Falls Harry Grimes Don Ballantyne Bill Thomas Emil Deck Larry Robinson Dick Beeson Chamber of Commerce Bill Ridney

Albion and Southern Idaho College to Merge Under One Director

Vice President Raymond H. Snyder announced that Albion high school will merge with Southern Idaho College of Education under one director. The plan uses college students as high school teachers to staff the combined institution.

Albion Albion High School Southern Idaho College of Education Raymond H. Snyder

Highways Declared Obsolete For Wartime Traffic

The Bureau of Public Roads says large sections of interstate truck routes are obsolescent and would block heavy wartime traffic. The report estimates upgrading needs at about 11.266 billion dollars to restore these arterial routes.

Bureau of Public Roads National Defense Bureau

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