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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1948

Page

3

Young Rutledge Shot Rival at Age 12 in Houston Record

Houston probation records reveal Dr. Robert C. Rutledge, then 12, shot a romantic rival with a .22 rifle after following a couple to a party. The case labeled him a delinquent child and placed him in probation custody with mental hygiene treatment, closing nine months later with no psychotic condition found. Meanwhile Rutledge faces extradition for murder in Des Moines as authorities pursue his return to Missouri.

ST. Louis Houston Tex Robert C. Rutledge W. E. Robertson Rutlege City Hospital Cedar Rapids Byron C. Hartman Dr. Rutledge Rutledge Des Moines Robert D. Blue Missouri Leo F. Laughren Hous

Malad Christmas Programs and Activities Report

Malad stakes hold annual Christmas programs with Junior Sunday School, Orange Key Glee Club, and a trumpet duet by Boyd Lewis and DeVar Moon. New members initiated into the Oneida County American Legion include Eldon Ward and 17 others. Turkey shoot at county fairgrounds. Malad high school Senior Ball tonight. Christmas assembly Thursday. schools to close for holidays. Santa visits by Jay-C-Ettes. In Bakersfield a Woody family baby girl, first in three generations, welcomed in 80 years.

Orange Key Glee Club Boyd Lewis DeVar Moon Dorothy Evans Carol Bennett Mary T. Bridge Malad High School Lloyd Waldron Norna Thomas Bakersfield Cal U.P Woody

Jon's Picks Its Spot Salt Lake City

Confectionery opens near downtown Salt Lake City, with the county jail a half block away.

Jon’s Salt Lake City U.P Con's

Death Claims Mrs Hoover At Blackfoot

Mrs Bessie R Brown Hoover 74 widow of Dr C A Hoover died Friday in a Blackfoot hospital. Her home was 490 North Stout Street. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church with Rev Bloodworth officiating and burial in Grove City cemetery. Peck and Packham mortuary had charge. She was born in Salt Lake City in 1874, lived in Liberty Utah, graduated from the University of Utah in 1894, married Dr C A Hoover that year, lived in Montpelier before moving to Blackfoot in 1905 where he practiced medicine. She served as Bing ham county Red Cross president 1917-1919 and first president of the American Legion Auxiliary. Survived by children Mrs G M Petersen Louisville Kentucky Moss G Hoover Blackfoot Idaho Clayton B Hoover San Fernando California Alfred M Hoover Emmett Idaho and 12 grandchildren.

Blackfoot Bessie R. Brown Hoover C. A. Hoover North Stout Street Methodist Church Bloodworth Grove City Cemetery Peck and Packham Hoover Salt Lake City Julia Ferguson Charles H. Brown Liberty Utah University of Utah Montpelier G. M. Petersen Louisville Kentucky Moss G. Hoover Idaho Clayton B. Hoover San Fernando California Alfred M. Hoover Emmett

Twin Falls man dies in trailer stove explosion

Henry Aslett, 34, of Twin Falls, burned to death Tuesday morning when a stove exploded while he lit it in his trailer. Acting coroner Del Jones said the incident occurred between 7 and 8 am. Aslett died of heat and smoke inhalation. His brother Theo Aslett, who arrived later, is an owner of Aslett Construction Co. and had been in the area three months on the U. S. Highway 93 project.

Salmon Henry Aslet Twin Falls del Jones Theo Aslett Aslett California Jones Chi'men

Yale Party Held By Rupert Legion

About 50 members of the American Legion and auxiliary held their annual Christmas party at the Legion home on December 15. Mrs. John West chaired the program with comic readings by Mrs. Lloyd Gilmore and songs by Mrs. Norman Bailey. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served by a committee led by Mrs. Vern Murray. A children’s party for veterans’ offspring is planned for Sunday afternoon.

Rupert American Legion and Auxiliary Legion Home John West Lloyd Gilmore Norman Bailey H. H. Judd Bailey Vern Murray Harry McFarlin Percy Rutledge Bert Seedall Grace King

Bogarts Evicted by Skunk in Benedict Canyon

Hollywood reports actor Humphrey Bogart and wife Lauren Bacall were forced from their home after two boxer dogs chased a skunk inside. The pets dragged the skunk into Benedict Canyon residence and played with it. The Bogarts seek temporary lodging over Christmas as boxers were sent to a kennel for baths and deodorizing.

Hollywood Humphrey Bogart Lauren Bacall Bogart Benedict Canyon

How to Detect Red Mites on Fruit Trees

To tell if red mites are on your fruit trees rub leaf undersides on white paper. If red streaks appear on the paper mites are present.

Do-Gooders In Minidoka County Boost Christmas Baskets

Grace King reports 250 Minidoka County residents need help this Christmas including 122 with old age aid 117 children and 10 bare-necessity families. Local clubs Elks Camp Fire Girls churches and fire department organize gift baskets with King coordinating to avoid duplication.

Minidoka County Yale Rupert Grace King Department of Public Assistance St. Nick Elks of Burley Camp Fire LDS

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