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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1947

Page

3

Wound Is Fatal To Indian at Fort Hill Reservation

Eldon Blackhawk, 22, a World War II combat veteran and Purple Heart recipient, died Saturday at his Fort Hall area home. Officials say the wound appears self inflicted. Survived by father Henry Blackhawk and brothers Max Wilford and Edwin. Funeral plans by Peck and Packham of Blackfoot.

FT. Haia Fort Hill Bingham County Eldon Blackhawk Henry Blackhawk Blackfoot Young Blackhawk Fort Hall Europe Max Wilford Edwin Washington Peck Packham

Record of Court Sentences for Minor Offenses

Police court notices list Eugene R. Chaney 23 leaving scene of accident pleading guilty with 15 dollar fine and 10 dollars suspended. James M. Black 16 running stop light fined 10 dollars suspended. Calvin Pusley intoxication fined 15 dollars with 10 dollars suspended. Tagley Coopoi ee 19 intoxication fined 15 dollars suspended. Jack J. Catta 51 intoxication pleaded guilty fined 15 dollars. Oliver M. Lawson 55 intoxication pleaded guilty fined 15 dollars. Francis J. Early 40 vagrancy pleaded guilty fined 100 dollars suspended on leaving town.

Eugene R. Chaney James M. Black Calvin Pusley Tagley Coopoiee Jack J. Catta Oliver M. Lawson Francis J. Early

Marriage Licenses Curtis Varnum and Anna Swanson

Curtis S. Varnum of Billings Montana and Anna M. Swanson of Pocatwo are recorded as a married couple under license. The couple’s ages are 36 and 38 respectively.

Curtis S. Varnum Billings, Mont Anna M. Swanson Pocatwo

Court docket reports multiple arraignments and fines

The court listed numerous arraignments for disturban aid peace intoxication drunken driving and gambling. Noted pleas guilty with fines ranging from 15 to 100 dollars and bonds set at 300 dollars for several gambling charges. Some defendants had bonds yet to be determined and licenses suspended for driving offenses.

Keith Bell B. E. Painter Joe Henderson James Zeman Orle M. Bodily Warr G. Alder Morris Bell Marvin Moon Weldon Burrup Sam Hargraves Glenn Hamilton

Hearing Set for burglary defendants in Fogg Drug Co case

A preliminary hearing for Leonard Wolfattd and Lawrence Chubby Morrison, charged with the November 16 burglary of Fogg Drug Co., will be before Justice of the Peace Charles Hyde at 10 a.m. Tuesday. The two are charged with first degree burglary in Pocatello Justice Court. complaint signed by Detective Guy Nelson.

Leonard Wolfattd Lawrence “Chubby” Morrison Fogg Drug Co Justice of the Peace Charles Hyde Efrengen Justice Court Guy Nelson Pocatello Police Department

New York Screen World Hints at Red Skelton Movie Ties

Hollywood gossip notes Red Skelton wrapping up The Southern Yankee then starring in The Jinks with Audrey Totter, set in a newspaper office. Eddie Bracken declines stage return as John Golden eyes a musical revival of The First Year.

Eddie Bracken John Golden Frank Craven Eddie Greer Garson Harry Hervey Paulette Goddard Burgess Meredith England New York Chrismas London Paulette Burgess Great Britain Wales Paris Jeffrey Lynn Judy Lana Turner Ty Power Lana Chino Calif Ghosts Miss Muir Florabel George Cleveland Jane Powell John Ford Redbook The Sign Catholic Monthly Mexico Richard Widmark Mark Stevens Fey Skid Row Main Street 20Th J. Edgar Hoover FBI Cameron Mitchell Mathew Rapf Jerry Briskin Metro Cameron Clark Gable

Lights Protect Truman From Reporters Germs

Washington reports on President Truman embraced by push button gadgets. The White House uses germ killing lamps and anti bug devices while plans include invisible disinfecting lighting, propylene glycol spraying, and electric accessories for the president’s car and desk.

Wallace Graham Truman White House Supreme Court Doc Wallace

Gate City notes stars and visits across the region

In The Gate City, In Moonrise casting links Ingram with Ethel Barrymore and Lillian Gish while Janet Blair heads to Dallas for the Cotton Bowl game. Tacoma AMVETS call for action on deportation of Charlie Chaplin amid Eisler tensions. Idaho items report local visits, a car crash, farm bureau meeting, sorority gathering, and ISU debaters at a Salt Lake City convention. James Odell, burial news, and travels to Guam appear among community notices.

Pet New York Reg Ingram de Land Tacoma Wash Amvets Charlie Chaplin Chapin France United States Hanns Eisler Kay Thompson Hersesf

Arabian Seeks Quickie Divorce Shown No Quick Route

Idaho Secretary of State informs Richard P. Holmes of Dhahran Saudi Arabia that Idaho cannot grant a fast divorce. Holmes, an Arabian American Oil employee, plans to return to the United States soon and hopes to be allowed a brief stay to obtain a divorce within two weeks. State attorney general confirms Idaho may only permit a six week process, equal to Nevada.

Boise J. D Cy) Price Richard‘p. Holmes Dhahran Saudi Arabia Idaho Holmes Arabian American Oil Company United States Price Attorney General's Office Nevada

Rank On You Old Top Teases Return More Than A Thought

A fragmented line hints at a comeback or tribute to an older top performer. The garbled OCR leaves the exact subject unclear but suggests nostalgia and a rank or score related tease.

Endangered rhinoceros faces extinction due to demand

The rhinoceros, once common from India to Java, appears doomed as Chinese demand for horns blood and bones for medicine drives decline and conservation concerns rise.

India Java

Underground Wires Power NYC With Copper Network

More than 220 million pounds of copper lie in 38 thousand miles of underground transmission wires supplying New York City electricity.

New York City

Churches Unite For New Year Eve Watch Service

In Pocatello four churches join for a watch night devotional on New Year's Eve at the Mt. Olive Church of God auditorium 211 Jefferson Alameda at 8 30 p m. Pastors participate and refreshments follow at the old Mt. Olive Church on Washington Street with Rev Otto Stadler and Rev Harry O Snook attending.

Pocatello United Congregation of the Assembly of God Mt. Olive Mt. Olive Church of God Jefferson Alameda Mt. Olive Church Washington St Otto Stadler American Sunday School Union Harry O. Snook

Twerps Rename U S Berp Program Amid Moniker Hype

Washington officials mock the Marshall Plan scheme with nicknames as Berp and Twerps spread through departments. The article notes a broader issue of postwar recovery efforts and adds a stat about VA hospital patient veterans.

Washington Bartel J. Jonkman Mich Berp State Department

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