Residents Split On Slot Matter In Pocatello Polls Favor Keeping Machines
In Pocatello a survey shows about 70 percent favor keeping slot machines amid debate over statewide bans. Residents cite local revenue for schools and recreation while opponents warn against gambling and bootleg devices. Navy official C H Brown backs revenue use. hotel worker Kent DeLoy and Lt. George Claxton express concerns and support for continued machines to fund projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Robins
PQST
Idaho
Nevada
Sun Valley
McCall
C. H. Brown
Navy
Pocatello
Kent DeLoy
T. B. Parkinsany
Parkinson
George Claxton
Two Honored By Pocatello Elks
The Elks awarded lifetime memberships to Harold C. Hinckley and Judge O R Baum of Pocatello for unceasing efforts in advancing the city and local lodge. Both are noted for active municipal involvement. nomination was proposed three weeks earlier and approved after lodge consideration.
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Elks
Pocatello
Harold C. Hinckley
O. R. Baum
Hinckley
Judge Baum
Pocatello Police Monitor Burglary Spike Amid Snow
Police report a rise in burglaries and attempted burglaries in the 300 and 400 blocks of South Fourth Ave. Chief R. J. Roubidoux orders prowl cars to patrol at night. Readings include a stolen suitcase worth 94.60 and a missing Marlin rifle from 856 North Eighth Ave. An auto theft attempt left ignition wires damaged on North Garfield Ave.
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Pocatello
South Fourth Ave
R. J. Roubidoux
Dewey Croft
North Grant Ave
Richard Mayer
North Eighth Ave
Henry O. Lundberg
North Garfield Ave
Sacramento false alarm dedication for new fire station
Firemen lined up beside their engines at the new Sacramento station for a dedication when an alarm rang. They rushed out with sirens, dignitaries spoke, then the engines slipped back inside the station as the event was revealed to be a false alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Cal
Local Army Recruiting Sets Three New One Day Enlistment Records
Pocatello Army recruiting station reports a new one day high with 15 enlistments breaking August’s 12 and November totals topping 107 Gem State men signing for khaki uniforms. Among those enlisting were David Prescott and Eldon L. Martindale of Pocatello, with many accepting three year terms and reporting to Sheppard Field, Texas or Fort Ord, California for training. Pre induction exams also highlighted a strong local effort with 13 from Bingham County examined for future duty.
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Pocatello
Gem State
George Claxton
David Prescott
Eldon L. Martindale
Air Force
Sheppard Field
Texas
Oakley
Ruben L. Cooper
Richard K.preece
Erman Martindale
Ernest Packett
Preece
Regular Army
U. S. Constabulary
Europe
Coast
Twin Falls
Donald E. Chandler
James R. Smyth
Ralph E. Frasier
Fort Ord
Calif
Harry R. Groth
Idaho Falls
Bingham County
Keith E. Dye
Firth
Rulon R. Glover
Blackfoot
Robert L. Warren
Aberdeen
Larsen George
Ft. Hall
Clifford R. Houtz
Jack E. Tho
Family Foursome Has Advantages
Bruce M. James reported seeing a strange golf foursome at a nine hole course in Memphis. A man carried clubs, his wife pushed the baby in a stroller, the baby gurgled, and a dog acted as caddy while the wife played the next shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Bruce M. James
James
Pollution Action-Awaits Fund for Pocatello Sewage Plan
Pocatello moves a $482,255 long-range sewage plan for federal loan and technical aid, tied to the anti-pollution act passed by the 80th Congress. City officials led by Mayor George Phillips expect government financing via general obligation bonds once conditions warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocatello
L. R. Durkee
FWA Bureau of Community Facilities
Seattle
George Phillips
Gate City
Don’t Let Worry Bother You Advice From Dr Seabury
Dr David Seabury spoke to 300 club members in Bannock hotel about managing worry. He urged action over rumination and outlined a four step method to worry constructively by recognizing the worry, recalling similar memories, reasoning and imagining a plan, then taking steps.
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David Seabury
Pocatello
Blackfoot
American Falls
Seabury
Bannock Hotel
Denver Post Office Recovers Odd Inquiries
Denver postal officials handled unusual requests amid standard duties. They traced an Indian preacher in response to a letter from Mrs. Andrew Sturgeon of Colon Michigan and sought the name of a shoe repair shop after Mrs. Mary Selogg of Ottawa ill left a shoe there three months ago.
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Denver
Andrew Sturgeon
Colon
Mich
Mary Selogg
Ottawa
Ill
Bowen Heads Masonic Unit at Portneuf Lodge Meeting
Jack Bowen was elected worshipful master at Portneuf lodge No. 18 AF and AM's annual meeting in the local Masonic Temple. Raymond L. Kuhn senior warden and Robert E. Shaw junior warden won offices. Leroy E. Jones was re-elected treasurer and C. D. Clay re-elected secretary for the 21st year. Clay received a desk set. new directors named: John Brennan, M. P. Deaton, Melvin D. Smith, L. H. Anderson, Ray Hunter, Fred D. Hilliard, Ray F. Brookhart. Installation set for December 15 with L. H. Anderson officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bowen
Portneuf
AF & AM
Raymond L. Kuhn
Robert E. Shaw
Leroy E. Jones
C. D. Clay
Clay
John Brennan
M. P. Deaton
Melvin D. Smith
L. H. Anderson
Ray Hunter
Fred D. Hilliard
Ray F. Brookhart
Old West Carvings Tell Ancient Story in Oklahoma
L. S. Heldebrand began wood carving 13 years ago and has built a 50 foot display of over 250 carvings depicting the old west. The collection includes buffaloes, a circus parade, and a threshing machine with crew as its centerpiece.
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Newkirk
Okla
L. S. Heldebrand
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