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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1947

Page

3

Careless Motorist Kills Dog Endangers Alameda Bus Riders

In Alameda a dog named Buster, beloved by six year old Jackie Snyder, is killed when a speeding motorist passes a halted school bus on the Mile of Sudden Death. Patrolman Tommy Carlson helped stop Jackie from crossing as Buster ran to meet his master.

Alameda Jackie Snyder Jackie R. M. Snyder Buster Tommy Carlson T. R. Carlson Snyders Tommy

Simple Suggestion Nets $2,140 for Paul Salvo

Paul Salvo of Atlanta earned what is believed to be the largest civilian award from the armed forces for a timber use idea. He proposed using timber from Army and Navy reservations rather than buying elsewhere, a plan officials say could save about 3.58 million dollars in timber purchases.

Atlanta Paul Salvo Army Navy Salvo Éer Corps Now &Rman Durham N. C Igineer Washington Timate

Idaho Eyes Peanuts as New Crop

Wendell Idaho farmer R D Bradshaw known as the honey king plans peanut experiments on 200 acres next year with his sons to test if the nuts can be grown in Idaho. The effort ties to Bradshaw’s candy making which uses peanuts sourced from his honey operation.

Wendell Idaho R. D. Bradshaw Bradshaw

Carte Predicts Scholarship Aid Met At Idaho State College

Idaho State College basketball coach Walt Carte predicted on Tuesday that the school's basketball scholarship obligations will be met. He said the athletic director, the athletic committee, and the college president will work out a plan to satisfy the scholarships.

Idaho State College Walt Carte Carte

Montana's Original Name Land of the Shining Mountains

A note identifies Montana's earliest designation as Land of the Shining Mountains, reflecting the state’s historic naming origin and the description used by early explorers.

The Shining Mountains Montana

Salt Lake City Safecrackers Rely on Family Trade

Blair Fowler and his father Charles A. Fowler run a Salt Lake City based safe cracking operation. The duo, active for over 30 years, claim to have opened more than 6,000 safes for merchants who lost or forgot combinations. They say many jobs come from legitimate locksmith work, and note manganese steel safes resist their drills. An oft recalled incident involved a hitchhiker who fled after learning their trade.

Salt. Lake City Blair B. Fowler Salt Lake City Blair Fowle Fowlers Utah Blair Fowler

Tornado Strikes Pensacola Area Damaging Homes

A tornado struck a Pensacola suburb near the naval air station at 7 25 a m causing undetermined damage and injuring three people none seriously Mrs Larry Brock 32 was treated for shock and possible internal injuries her two children received minor cuts and bruises Five houses were destroyed and three more were blown off their foundations Signs and roofs were torn from a one mile square area Lt T Terry of the naval air station described a roaring wind and brief lull before the storm signals stayed up overnight.

Pensacola Fla Sims Byrd Sims Police Department Cst Pensacola Naval Air Station Larry Brock Naval Hospital T. Terry Naval Air Station Terry

Miller Pleads Guilty but Judge Rules Innocent in Indictment

Curtis Miller, 61, pleaded guilty to assault and battery but Judge Aldo J. Simpson found him innocent after Miller explained he pushed a neighbor woman during an argument over her children. He said persistent harassment forced his action over four years.

Goshen Ind Curtis Miller Aldo J. Simpson Miller Ben

Harris Elected Lodge President at Special Meeting

Harris Lodge 558 I B P O E W J D elected officers Monday night. Harris named exalted ruler, Hamilton esteemed leading knight, Jones esteemed loyal knight, Coat es esteemed lecturing knight, Edwards esquire, Randle inner guard, Will Smith tiler, Rice secretary, Allen treasurer, Williams, Johnson, Griggs trustees.

Lodge 558 W. J

Young GOP To Hold Session In Pocatello This January

The state Young Republicans executive committee will meet in Pocatello the first week of January to plan for the coming elections. Perry Swisher announced the lineup including Ed Leie Idaho Falls Les Crowley Wing Falls Wayne Evans Preston George Muray Boise Theo Turner Jr Pocatello. Germany was admitted to the League of Nations by unanimous vote at the Geneva Conference on September 8 1926.

State Young Republicans Pocatello Perry Swisher Ed Leiie Idaho Falls Les Crowley Wing Falls Wayne Evans Preston George Muray Boise Theo Turner, Jr Germany

French Hero Honored With Howie Bust In St Lo Square

Portrait of Maj Thomas D Howie of Staunton Virginia captured in New York with his bust by sculptor William C Westcott commemorates the Normandy breakthrough at St Lo He led his battalion to seize vital heights as German forces contested the town His body was escorted into St Lo amid ruins with the flag over the Holy Cross church France will install the bust in Place Major Thomas D Howie in the city square

William C. Westcott New York Maj Thomas D. Howie Staunton St. Lo Normandy Howie Citadel New York City Majeur

Furnace Short Triggers Smoke at Rhodes Home

A short in an electric furnace at 1033 West Fremont Street caused smoke in the W. M. Rhodes residence Tuesday morning. Firefighters found no flames. they shut off the motor switch and reported only slight damage to the motor.

W. M. Rhodes Fremont St Pocatello Fire Department Rhodes

Parking Meters Aid Battle Creek Collector

City Treasurer Harry Atkinson uses Battle Creek parking meters for revenue and as a coin collection hobby. He has found coins from 15 foreign countries among the meters.

Battle Creek Mich Harry Atkinson Atkinson

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