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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1949

Page

2

Flower Show Winners at Cassia Fair Announced

Cassia county fair flower show under Mrs. H N Hancock and Mrs. Jack Peterson lists winners across many classes. Asters to zinnias named with first and second placers including Declo Garden Club and various individuals such as Mrs. Myrle Smith Mrs. Simon Lind Mrs. Leona Hall and Mrs. H V Luke. Community exhibits and juvenile entries also noted with prize details.

Louise Dewey Declo Garden Club Hugh Crawford Leona Hall Beulah Crouch Ervine Dewey Declo Ladies Air Luella Bulkley Rose Crawford Simon Lind John Jones Grover Buttars H. V. Luke Barbara Luke Gladiolas George Congleton Isabell Sizemore Leona’ Hall C. W. Vallette Picotee Laura Jorgeson Alice Lewis Ladies Aid Merle Clayvivile Clarence Randall Lorraine Andreason Petunias Mary Ann Jones Phiox Glenn Bywater Decko Ladies Aid Hattie Daven Laverene Coon Novelty Laverne Coon H. N. VanHook Merle Clayville Presbyterian Church Burley Declo Ladies Aid Albion Grange Catholic Ladies League Wahanka Campire Okihipfire

Potato Advisory Committee Sets Idaho Price Policy

Idaho Potato Advisory Committee met at the Bannock hotel to discuss late potato price supports and to form policies. Clark Davis of Pocatello said the program becomes effective September 1. A hearing at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Bannock county court room will consider amendments to the marketing agreement order for Idaho and Malheur county Oregon.

Potato Advisory Committee of Idaho Bannock Hotel Clark Davis Pocatello Bannock County Court Room Malheur County Oregon Harry C. Brandt Nampa Sydney Harris Boise L. L. Brandthoover Idaho Falls A. W. Clinger Shelly Co. J. Marshall Aneceace Aberdeen Alex Nee Keitiveey A. B. Craney Burley Davis

U P Officials Detail UP Opposition to Ogden Gate Opening

At Blackfoot a Friday luncheon 80 residents and rail customers heard Union Pacific officials dispute opening the Ogden gateway to the Denver and Rio Grande Western line. W T Burns and R E Drummy of Omaha along with managers from Salt Lake City Boise Pocatello and Idaho Falls presented five arguments to the ICC claiming no benefit to customers or tax relief and potential losses to UP and local revenue.

Blackfoot Union Pacific Railroad Ogden Denver and Rio Grande Western Railway Union Omaha J. W. Padden Salt Lake City K. C. Johnson Boise R. A. Anderson Pocatello Don Brown Idaho Falls Burns Union Pacific ICC RGW

Miami Waits as Dangerous Hurricane Presses North

The Miami weather bureau warned the worst was to come as the hurricane moved along the coast. Eye calm lingered before a new attack from the west, with 1,800 drowned in a Lake Okeechobee storm years ago cited as a grim precedent. A 40 mile Florida coast zone suffered boat sinkings and debris while 2,000 of Miami’s residents sought shelter and power outages disrupted the region.

Weather Bureau Florida Lake Okeechobee Ft. Lauderdale Palm Beach Atlantic Lake Worth Miami West Palm Beach Flagler Drive

Radical 1950 Studebaker Display At Bush’s Idaho Showroom

Bush Motor Co. in Pocatello displays the new 1950 Studebaker passenger car models praised by manager Fred Miller for their radical front end with air plane style hood and spinner, improved ride due to a self stabilizing front suspension, redesigned instrument panels, and forward shifted gauges. The display aims to showcase the cars’ motion like appearance and enhanced handling.

Studebaker Bush Motor Co East Clark St Pocatello Idaho New York Chicago Fred Miller Busch Miller

Bonds Name Check Starts

The first 2,000 signatures on petitions for a $550,000 hospital bond election were given to County Treasurer Laura B. Berg for tax-roll validation. Berg will check the signatures against county property-owner records, noting both spouses may sign if they own property.

Laura B. Berg

Victor E. Jones Memorial Fund Created at Idaho State College

A Victor E. Jones Memorial fund is established at Idaho State College at the request of the family. President Carl W. McIntosh said the college will maintain records of contributors and contributions, with the fund’s exact form to be decided later, possibly a loan or special award.

Victor E. Jones Byron Mary Lou Rudeen Idaho State College Carl W. McIntosh

Conductor Sues railroad for damages over steam injury

James T. Supan, Union Pacific conductor, sues in fifth district court for 52450 after steam from a locomotive in Nampa yards blinded him on October 28. He alleges negligent operation and that steam forced him to fall onto a freight car injuring his back and spine costing 155 days of work and 2200 dollars in lost wages.

James T. Supan Union Pacific Fifth District Nampa Supan

Portland boy drowns after river rescue attempt

Clifford Hatch 12 and cousin played along a riverbank when the boy went under. Too slow to save him, Clifford waded into the river and was pulled away by the current before reaching him. Residents searched the river for the body as fire crews tried to revive him. Born Sept 14 1945 in Portland Ore he lived in Pocatello with his parents and survived by his mother grandmother and sister.

Clifford Hatch Clifford Portneuf Park H. J. Hartvigsen Portland Larry Ore Pocatello Fox Photo Studios Mary Buckley Seattle Wash J.T. Connell Lynn Marie Lattimer

Jeffery Improves After Appendectomy at General Hospital

C M Jeffery, a Pocatello attorney, was reported in fair condition at General Hospital Friday night as he recovers from an appendectomy.

C. M. Jeffery Pocatello General Hospital

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