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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1947

Page

6

Stimson lauds FDR but cites overbearing leadership

Henry L Stimson in On Active Service portrays Franklin D Roosevelt as a brilliant yet erratic wartime leader who overrode advisers and kept control. The biography credits FDR as a key factor in Allied victory but notes a weakness for snap judgments and reluctance to delegate.

Washington Roosevelt Henry L Stimson Stimson McGeorge Bundy Harvard University Fdr Franklin Roosevelt

Flight Record Set Ends Rickenbacker Speed Reign

Captain Ed Rickenbacker lost a speed record Friday night to his employee Captain Paul Charles who flew an Eastern Airlines Constellation from Chicago to Atlanta in 1 hour 32 minutes at 19,000 feet. The 644 mile trip averaged nearly 420 mph with a top speed of 462 mph near Louisville Kentucky.

Chicago Eddie Rickenbacker Paul Charles Eastern Air Lines Atlanta Rickenbacker Eastern Louwisville

Global wheat farming covers a quarter of arable land

The report notes that around 25 percent of the world's cultivated soil is devoted to wheat. It adds an observation from Greece where vinegar is used to clean Oriental rugs, highlighting domestic uses.

Greece

Cupid Stays Out In Front

Idaho marriages lead divorces by a ratio of more than three to one, the state bureau of vital statistics reports. From May through October 4,565 marriage certificates were filed while 7,755 divorce actions were recorded statewide since the new compilation began last May under the 1947 legislature.

Boise Ida Idaho State Bureau of Vital Statistics

Veterans At New Peak Reaches 18.57 Million Roots

A Veterans Administration review shows 18,569,000 veterans in the United States, with 14,685,000 from World War II and 3,884,000 from other wars and the regular forces. The 1947 participation in government aid programs tops prior years, and the current veteran population is about three times the July 1945 level.

Washington Veterans Administration

Fellowship Aiding Work For Farmers

University of Idaho experiment station in Moscow conducts phosphate soil research under a Simplot Fertilizer fellowship. Graduate student Glenn C. Lewis, guided by G. O. Baker and R. S. Snyder, studies calcium phosphate relationships in calcareous soils, with results suggesting phosphate remains available to plants rather than tying up in soil.

University of Idaho Moscow Simplot Fertilizer Company Intermountain West J. L. Wursten Simplot Company Glenn C. Lewis G. O. Baker Soils Department R. S. Snyder Agricultural Chemistry Department Lewis Wursten

Post Vet Column on GI Bill and Benefits

A veteran column answers common questions about surplus rifles, dependents for tax, Taft Ellender Wagner housing, private music study, Xmas bonuses, GI loan for farms, training at own business, and the CDD discharge stamp. Replies clarify eligibility, partnerships, and stigma with practical guidance.

Army WAA Idaho State College Taft-Ellender-Wagner Veterans of Foreign Wars American Veterans Committee American Legion Farmers Home Administration Pocatello

Church Services Notice at 336 North Third

Editor's note requests celmn alterations to the Post by 4 p m Friday. Rev J H Hemmingway leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 o'clock. A C E League meets at 6 30 p m.

North Third J. H. Hemmingway A.C. E. League

Twelfth and East Lander Church Schedule

Rev. L. A. Steller pastor at 303 North Twelfth. Sunday school 9 45 am with L G Partner Supt. Missionary Sunday 11 am. Morning worship 11 30 am. Junior church 11 30 am. Christ's ambassadors 7 pm. 8 pace meeting 8 pm. Wednesday prayer meeting and Bible study.

Twelfth East Lander L. A. Steller North L. G. Partner Christ’s Ambassadors Pace

Church Notices at Maple and Pershing Corner

Supt. Mrs. Ruth Burns presides as Sunday school opens at 10 a m for all ages at the corner of Maple and Pershing avenues.

Maple and Pershing Avenue Ruth Burns

Sunday Services At Local Churches

O Tigner assistant pastor at 401 North Fifth Avenue announces Sunday schedule with 9 30 a m Sunday school 11 a m worship 6 p m B Y U 8 p m and bee s worship First Church of Christ Scientist at Hays and Bonneville holds 11 a m Sunday school services also listed

O.tigner North Fifth Avenue First Church OF Christ, Scientist Hays and Bonneville

Corner Eighth and Clark Church Schedule

Rev. E. G. Veing pastor. Sunday school 10 a m Leslie Washinton superintendent. Morning worship 11 a m. Junior service 6 30 p m. N Y P S 7 p m evangelistic service 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer service 7 30 p m Junior choir service 4 p m Wednesday.

Corinth Baptist Church Activities Schedule

Corinth Baptist Church at 455 N Fourth holds B Y P U at 6 pm and Evening worship at 8 pm under Pastor Rev. H Means.

Insurance Firms Escape Income Taxes

Washington Secretary of the Treasury John W. Snyder announced that life insurance companies have avoided federal income taxes this year and urged Congress to ensure a change next year. He dismissed rumors of a 1948 income tax cut, stating the Treasury has not reached conclusions on tax recommendations. Senator Walter F. George commented on the matter.

Washington

East Center Church Sunday and midweek services listed

N. R. Simpson, minister conducts Sunday Bible study for all ages at 10:00 and morning worship with communion at 11:00. Evening services include 7:30 Wednesday meeting. Earl Spahr leads Bible school at 9:45 with sermon Motes and Beams at 11:00. Christian Youth Fellowship at 6:30 for junior high. sermon Pearls or Pennies They Cost.

D. L. Harquess East Center Eighth N. R. Simpson Bible School Earl Spahr

Christmas Services at First Baptist Church

The Rev A E Beasley presides at 416 North Arthur Ave with 9 45 a m Church School led by A Koch 1026 East Center. Morning Worship at 11 a m features The First Christmas Service and two special carols. Evening services include Jr and Sr BYF at 6 30 p m and Christmas musicale at 7 30 p m followed by Wednesday midweek at 7 30 p m.

North Arthur Ave A. E. Beasley A. Koch East Center

Christmas Worship at First Congregational Church

The First Congregational Church at 309 North Garfield Avenue presents a Christmas program with a 11 a.m. worship service featuring a choir, sermon titled The Christmas Touch, and a 6:30 p.m. pageant O Holy Night by the church school led by Rev. Ed Cunningham and Roy F. Miller, superintendent.

Garfield Ave Ed Cunningham Roy F. Miller Church School

First Methodist Church Pre-Christmas Worship Service Plans

The Rev. Leroy H. Walker leads services at 9:45 a.m. Sunday School followed by an 11 a.m. pre Christmas worship with Bach Chorale and Long Years Ago anthems by senior and junior choirs. Pastor delivers the pre Christmas message. Evening events include 5:30 p.m. MYF and 8:00 p.m. Christmas social for Wesley Foundation.

Garfield Ave Leroy H. Walker School of Christian Education Wesley Foundation

Third Party Fear On Wallaces Entry Sparks Democratic Debate

A Wallace PCA third party bid sparks fear in some Democrats that the party is drifting from progressivism. The piece notes concessions by Truman era leadership, the party’s weariness, and debates over how a Wallace run could affect key states and votes.

Washington Henry A. Wallace PCA Wallace Henry Wallace New York Pennsylvania Illinois California Eugene V. Debs Atlanta Federal Warren G James Cox Ohio Robert M Wisconsin Calvin Coolidge John W. Devin Oe J. B P. Morgan Ogee Com Promise Democrats William G. Doe United Feature Syndicate

Administration Tax Cut Talks Stall Over Budget Timing

The nane committee began discussing a broad tax cut several weeks ago and was told a treasury-backed moderate cut around 3 billion dollars might be possible. President Truman opposes a cut now and will disclose 1948 plans with the budget and state of the union messages after the new congress begins January 6. The administration reportedly favors two Republican proposals to raise personal exemptions and extend the community property tax system, costs approaching 3 billion dollars annually.

Nane Committee Treasury Truman Snyder Congress

Dewey urges Congress extend federal rent controls

Gov Thomas E Dewey asked the 80th Congress to renew federal rent controls for another year amid the ongoing housing shortage.

Albany Thomas E. Dewey 80Th Congress

Church Services and Sunday Schedule in Inkom and Local Churches

At First Presbyterian 200 South Seventh Ave the Rev J Willis Hamblin leads 10 55 am worship with sermon One Book Lights One World and 7 30 pm youth meeting. Grace Lutheran 1026 East Center St features 10 am Sunday school ages 5 12 led by P W Carlson 10 am adult class and 11 am worship with Holy Communion. New Year's Eve service at 8 pm.

American US Aman Legion Hall Mel Morris N. H. Farrell A. Watts Dave Kosanke American Falls Bethany Baptist Church Grace Lutheran Church East Center St R. A. Koch P. W. Carlson

Sunday school and Sacrament schedule by wards

Center and Garfield open with Sunday school at 10:00 a m and Sacrament service at 5 30 p m Second ward at 146 S Sixth Sunday school 10:00 a m Sacrament 5 p m Third ward 1245 N Arthur Sunday school 10:00 a m Fourth ward Tenth and Sub Sacrament 5 30 p m Fifth ward 415 W Elm Sunday school 10:00 a m Sacrament 5 30 p m Sixth ward 803 S Fourth Ave Sunday school 10:00 a m Seventh ward Tyhee chapel Sacrament 7:30 p m Eighth ward Tenth and Sublette Sunday school 12:30 p m Sacrament 7:30 p m Ninth ward 415 W Elm Sunday school 12:30 p m Sacrament 7:30 p m Tenth ward 1245 N Arthur Sunday school 12:30 p m Eleventh ward Center and Garfield Sunday school 12:30 p m Sacrament 7:30 p m Twelfth ward 803 S Fourth Sunday school 12:30 p m Sacrament 7:30 p m Thirteenth ward Tenth and Sublette Sunday school 12:30 p m Sacrament 7:30 p m

Center and Garfield S. Sixth N.arthur W. Elm St S. Fourth Ave Tyhee Eighth Ward Tenth and Sublette Ninth Ward W. Elm Tenth Ward N. Arthur Eleventh Ward Center and Garfield Twelfth Ward S. Fourth Thirteenth Ward

Sunday Church Services and Schedules Vary by Location

Fort Hall hosts Sunday school at 10 a.m. and Sacrament service at 11 a.m. at 224 Washington Ave. Rev. Harry O. Snook leads Bible School at 10 a.m., preaching at 11 a.m., Young People's service at 7 p.m., and another preaching service at 8 p.m. Evening program and Wednesday prayer follow. Portneuf Park offers interdenominational Sunday school at 2 p.m. with classes.

Washington Ave Harry O. Snook Portneuf Park

Erling E Calkins Services at Paston on Saturday

Minster Erling E Calkins leads services at Paston with Sabbath school at 9 30 a m worship at 11 a m youth at 4 15 p m and evangelistic services at 8 p m on Sunday. Prayer meeting is scheduled for Wednesday night at 8 p m.

Sixth and Lander Erling E. Calkins

Church Schedule Listings for three parishes

The notice lists service times for three churches: at 439 North Hayes Ave and 505 North Eighth Ave masses at 9 and 11 a m with daily masses. and 232 South Second Ave offering 10 a m Sunday School 11 a m Holiness meeting and youth meetings plus Salvation at 1 p m and a Wednesday Home League session.

North Hayes Ave Msgr Edmund Cody Maesea North Eighth Ave John J. Casby South Second Ava Salvation Home League

Trinity Episcopal Church Service Schedule

At 248 North Arthur Ave The Rev A E Asbee rector conducts Eucharist at 8 a m Church School at 9 45 a m Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11 a m and Children Bethlehem table at 7 30 p m

North Arthur Ave A. E. Asbee Rectom Chidren Bethlem Tabeau

Watchtower Kingdom Hours and Study Schedule

Listings show events at Watchtower Kingdom on 118 N Main. Sunday 3:00 p m G ED speaker Den nerline. 7:30 p m Watchtower Study. 8:00 p m Wednesday Book study. 7:30 p m Friday Service and Theocratic meeting.

N. Main Dennerline

Also Mentioned on This Page

Europe Bureau OF Budget National Defense Establishment DEPT Interior Dept State Dept National Advisory Council Agriculture Dept Treasury Dept Department OF the Army U.S Bizone Germany U. S. Embassy Country Govt U. S Special U. Representative ERP Ceec Continuing Organization Cece Bureau OF Federal Supply Economic Commission Econome Co-operation Administration la Paz Bolivia Rotary Party Cupid New Peak Snooky and Sharon Snooky Sharon Ann Reed Flint Mich James Ted Middleton Standish Sharon Ann Reed Daroieks _AL P bentells Aik Assembly OF God Alameda Bethel Baptist Church Church OF the Nazarene Corinth Baptist Church Rev. H. Means Church OF Christ Central Christian Church First Baptist Church FIRST First Methodist Church Democratic Party Tweedle Robert A. Brown Inkom Ward Inkom First Presbyterian Church South Seventh Ave Rev. J. Willis Hamblin LDS Church Schedule Fort Hall Mount Olive Church Portneuf ST. Joseph’s ST. Anthony’s Salvation Army Trinity Episcopal Church Watchtower Hala PYREX Ayn Fielge
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