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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1948

Page

7

New Business School To Open In Pocatello

Plans announced for a new business school in Pocatello to open February 1. G B Grimm of Boise and James G Hopper of Pocatello brokered the agreement. The school will occupy the Hopper dairy building on the first floor and run 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. five days a week with four teachers led by C E Roberts. Courses include shorthand dictation accounting typing English spelling and federal law. GI Bill enrollment planned for ex military students.

Pocatello G. Bus Grimm Boise James G. Hopper Grimm Grimm’s School of Business Hopper Dairy C. E. Roberts

Pocatello Names Outstanding Man for 1943

In a hush hush meeting at the Whit emer hotel seven judges selected Pocatello's outstanding young man for 1943. The winner, chosen by the Junior Chamber of Commerce committee, will be announced January 20. National competition runs during JCMC week January 14 to 21 with judges including Nellie Cline Steenson and others.

White Man Pocatello Pocatello Junior Chamber of Commerce Harold Read Gate City Bannock County Margaret Golob Friendly Merchants Organization Dean E. O. Leonard Idaho State College Perry Harrison Jaycee E. “Rip” Gledhill Pocatello High School Lou Haller KSEI J. L. Craig Chamber of Commerce Aso Norman Berg Read

US and Britain settle on a standard screw thread

American and British engineers approved a single standard screw thread after years of debate. The new spec uses a 60 degree angle with rounded roots, allowing interchangeability across devices and equipment in both countries. The change ends the 55 degree British angle and aligns crest shapes.

New York American Society of Mechanical Engineers Society

Church Movie Slated Saturday at LDS Center

The 1949 story King of Kings will be shown at the LDS Eleventh ward recreation hall at Center street and Garfield avenue on Saturday with showings at 5 7 and 9 p.m. Admission funds go toward buying new church carpets.

LDS Center Street Garfield Avenue Christ LDS Eleventh Ward

Eight Idaho Men Inducted at Pocatello Station for Coast Camp

Eight Idaho inductees were processed at the Pocatello examination and induction station en route to Fort Ord for eight weeks of training and a 21 month Army service. Idaho Falls led with five inductees: Archie Dutton James B Polson Carl A Blomberg Norman a Russell Joseph L Stand ey. Others were Harry C Ison Glen Keller and Elgin C Jensen. Three youths volunteered for three years in the regular army: Edward Lewis Moldenhauer Karl Lynn Frandsen and Frederick W Bertsch Jr.

Fort Ord Edward Lewis Moldenhauer Heyburn Edward Moldenhauer Karl Lynn Frandsen Firth Loomis Frandsen Frederick W. Bertsch, Jr Twin Falls Frederick W. Bertsch

Auto Dealers Plan Big Convention in Boise

The 16th annual Idaho Automobile Dealers Association convention will be held in Boise December 6-7 with about 300 dealers and wives expected. Loren G. Maxwell of Boise is the convention chairman and the luncheon will open the meeting. William S. Hill of Pocatello will deliver the president's address on the association’s progress and upcoming legislative program.

BOISE Idaho Automobile Dealers Association Loren G. Maxwell William S. Hill Pocatello Hill

Be Careful In Mailing Christmas Cards This Year

Postmaster urges prompt mailing and careful addressing to avoid undeliverable holiday mail. Use first class by December 10 for out of state cards and a week before Christmas for local cards. Print full addresses with city state and zip code, affix stamps firmly, and include return addresses.

John E. Trimming Wilsom Oak Street Pocatello Idaho Los Angeles Jersey

ISC Shows Well In Debate Meet

Nine Idaho State College debaters returned from Seattle after the Western Speech Association conference. Jeanne Clark won first in impromptu speaking, Pompie Johnson placed third in oratory, and Patricia McDevitt reached the oratory finals. Johnson and Squires reached the debate finals but were edged in the last round. ISC faced over 300 students from 30 colleges and met rivals including Idaho, Stanford, USC, Oregon State, Gonzaga, Redlands, and MSU. Debaters plan to attend the Inland Empire tournament in Moscow the first week of January and will work on the new topic Federal Aid to Education.

Idaho State College Seattle Western Speech Association Jeanne Clark Nampa Pompie Johnson Pocatello Patricia McDevitt ISC John Squires Ralph Swisher Dave Hubbard Melvin Anderson Hal Foss Dick Savage Aberdeen Carl L. Isaacson Washington Oregon California Arizona Wyoming Idaho Colorado Nevada University of Idaho Stanford USC Oregon State Gonzaga Redlands MSU Moscow

Four Die in Madison Fire at Ten Family Building

A mother and three children died when a two story frame building housing ten families burned in Madison. The blaze began from an exploding kerosene stove in the room of resident Gladys Raines who warned others but could not save Florence Dinger, 32, and her daughters Judy 9 Shirley 4 and son Billy 5.

Madison Wisc Gladys Raines Florence Dinger Judy Shirley Billy

Cold Weather Sparks Multiple Small East West Fires

Cold temperatures drove residents to stay home as the West Side Fire Department responded to four small blazes Monday and Tuesday. Causes included defective flues at 700 North Johnson and 823 South Fourth, a radio wire short at 251 North Grant, and a stove too close to a wall at 528 South Main. Damages were unestimated or slight, with residents extinguishing one fire before crews arrived.

West Side North Johnson M. C. Larsen Pete Larsen North Grant E. V. Cordon South Main Russell Jarboe Perry Nelson South Fourth L. G. Moldenhauer L. K. Kalabohias

Masonic Group Plans Meetings in December Schedule

Portneuf Lodge No. 18 AF and AM announces three December meetings at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays with a chili lunch on Dec. 1 and separate communications on Dec. 8 and Dec. 15 including officer elections and fellowcraft degree. A note about the Antarctic continent mentions its area as about 5,000,000 square miles.

Portneuf Lodge AF & AM J. P. Halliwell Antarctica Antarctic Continent

New Organist Joins A. L. Chub At Legion Club

Keith Kendall, Utah graduate and seasoned organist from Salt Lake City, arrives in Pocatello to feature at the American Legion club. His prior engagements include Sun Valley Grand Canyon Lodge and Stevensons Restaurant, with plans to run an organ studio in town.

American Legion Club Pocatello Keith Kendall Salt Lake City University of Utah Kendall Sun Valley Grand Canyon Lodge Stevenson's Utah

Youth At Army School Instructs Air Force Technicians

Pfc. Joseph V. Williams son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Williams of 65544 West Center Pocatello is training as an air force technician at the USAF technical school at Ft Francis Warren Wyoming Col John C B Elliott announces At this historic cavalry post outside Cheyenne the air force trains young airmen in many specialties for air power. The programs cover aviation engineer skills plus clerical trades and mechanics used in peacetime and war.

Joseph V. Williams Joseph Williams West Center Pocatello Air Force Usaf Technical School Ft. Francis Warren Wyo John C. B. Elliott Cheyenne Ft. Warren

NOP Seeks Workers for Civil Service Examinations

The U S Civil Service examiners at the U S Naval Ordnance Plant in Pocatello announce open competitive exams for pipefitter plumber and rigger at the plant and U S naval proving ground in Arco. Applications may be obtained from the board in Pocatello Seattle or any main post office and must be received by December 13.

Board of U.S Civil Service Examiners U. S. Naval Ordnance Plant Pocatello U. S. Naval Proving Ground Arco U. S. Civil Service Examiners Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners U. S. Civil Service Region Central Building Seattle Washington

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Meeting Post 735

Regular business meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary post No. 735 at 8 p.m. today in the Memorial building. All members are urged to attend.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post No. 735

Election Joke Elects Constable in Kansas City

In Kansas City, Harry QC Tinklepaugh won the constable post with four write-in votes amid 61 total write-ins on a ticket with no official candidates. His friend Renz Edwards campaigned, and the counting board certified him as constable.

Kansas City Kan Harry QC Tinklepaugh Renz Edwards Constable Edwards

Salesman Check Urged by Pocatello Chamber

The Pocatello Chamber of Commerce warns residents to deal only with firms of known integrity and to inspect Chamber credentials before business propositions. J. L. Craig urges inspecting materials for quality and avoiding high pressure sales. Shop around for price and quality before major purchases.

Pocatello Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce J. L. Craig Chamber Craig

Six Year Old Cowboy Owns Cattle in Wyoming

Fred De Witt Boice Jr., a six year old in Cheyenne, Wyoming, owns his own cattle and brand. He is the youngest member of the Wyoming Stock Growers' Association and rides across the 22,000 acre PO ranch north of Cheyenne. The Boice family lineage spans four generations on the ranch while the youth has participated in multiple roundups.

Cheyenne Wyo Fred de Witt Boice Fred Wyoming Stock Growers’ Association PO Ranch Fred Boice Boice

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