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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1949

Page

6

Krug Urges Snake River Development

Secretary of the Interior J A Krug urged Congress to approve expansive water and power development in the Upper Snake River valley. The plan would reauthorize Palisades Dam, authorize the North Side pumping division, and grant long-time lessees permanent water rights at American Falls. Idaho witnesses backed the measure, citing economic and farming benefits, with Robins approving both Palisades and pumping extensions.

Secretary of the Interior J. A. Krug Congress Snake River Valley Aids Falls Palisades Dam North Side American Falls Rupert Ida R. P. Parry Robins Palisades Idaho Lynn Crandall Snake River Charles Welteroth North Side Canal Co Thomas L. Sutton Idaho Falls John T. Poole Feise-Roberts William E. Hess Power County

Polio Office Shifts Idaho HQ Back to Boise

The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis moves its Idaho headquarters from Salt Lake City to Boise. Miss Ruth Williams, assistant to the director of chapters, acts as Idaho director until a permanent appointment is made. Idaho offices were merged into a regional Salt Lake City setup over a year ago to cover four states.

Boise National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Idaho Salt Lake City Ruth Williams

Denman to Chair Bannock County Committee Work

The article notes Bannock County will keep leading under Mr Denman as he takes over management of new committees. It contrasts past leadership with Mr Bistline and asserts confidence in Denman for continuing county prominence. It also mentions the Buffalo nickel model being killed in Mussel shell valley Montana about fifty years ago and sent to an eastern museum.

Bannock Denman Bistline Bannock County Montana Musselshell Valley

Denman Named Bannock County Bond Chairman

John O. Denman manager of Fox Intermountain theatres in Pocatello was named to head Bannock County saving bond drives. Harold W. Ellsworth state director praised the former chairman F. M. Bistline and noted the county’s strong performance during the war under his leadership.

John O. Denman Fox-Intermountain Theatres Pocatello F. M. Bistline Bannock Y Harold W. Ellsworth Treasury Department Bistline Ellsworth Bannock County

Utahn Seeks Match for Pocatello Mayor

Salt Lake City man Charles Camp writes to the Pocatello mayor seeking help finding a girlfriend. Camp, 70 West First North Salt Lake City, describes himself as five feet nine, 135 pounds, dark hair, over 30, and lists preferences for a non smoker, non drinker aged 18 to 25 with a home loving nature. He enjoys tennis ice skating mountain climbing and photography. He is a hearing aid representative.

Salt Lake City Charles Camp West First North Utah City Camp Halsey

Collins Rites Conducted For Thomas Benton Collins

Funeral services for Thomas Benton Collins 80 retired Poca businessman of 644 South Tenth were held Thursday morning at Downard mortuary chapel with Rev. H R Cederberg officiating. Burial will be in Kansas City Missouri.

Thomas Benton Collins Pocatello South Tenth Downard Mortuary H. R. Cederberg First Baptist Church Kansas City, Mo

Idaho Spends 117800 To Attract Tourists In 1949

Idaho agencies plan advertising and promotional spend totaling 117800 dollars for 1949. The Idaho Advertising Commission Boise leads with 100000, followed by Boise chamber 5300 Pocatello chamber 3400 Idaho Falls 600 Sandpoint 5000 and Twin Falls 3500. Nationally 8731000 is spent to draw vacationers.

Idaho Pocatello Post Curtis Publishing Company Philadelphia Idaho Advertising Commission Boise Boise Chamber of Commerce Pocatello Chamber of Commerce Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce Twin Falls Chamber 0 Commerce

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