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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1948

Page

3

Icy Curve Triggers Crashes on American Falls Highway

An icy curve on the west side of highway 30 at American Falls caused several wrecks including a Bekins Vanlines truck and trailer driven by D H Cannon of Denver who slid over the embankment Saturday. Other incidents since January 27 include a Maxwelle Boise van, a reported sedan slide, and previous crashes, with locals demanding safety improvements and guard rails.

the Post American Falls Bekins D. H. Cannon Denver Highway 30 Mark Axwell Boise Bekins Vanlines

Boise Secretary of State reports rise in new corporations

Secretary of State Cy Price announced 330 new businesses filed articles of incorporation last year, a decrease of five from 1946. The tally reflects activity at state offices and underscores ongoing business formation trends in Boise.

BOISE Cy) Price Newusinesses

Birth notices and marriages in Idaho records

News Of Record lists consented marriages for Manly Ellett and Melba Knyston in Pocatello, plus Harlan Bryan with Pearle Jones and Ole Shumway with Viola Smullin. It also notes several births at the St. Anthony hospital including girls and boys to families in American Falls, Pocatello, Rexburg, and area towns during Friday and Saturday.

Manly D. Ellett Pocatello Melba Jeannie Knyston Harlan D. Bryan American Falls Pearle Jones Aberdeen Ole L. Shumway Rexburg Viola Smullin American Falls Hospital James Hall Ray Avery South Third St. Anthony Hospi Harold Read North Lincoln Ave St. Anthony Hospital Louie Panopolos South Eighth Ave Howard Hildreth East Clark St

Divorce Petitions Cite Cruelty Claims Across Several Pairs

Garfield Snowdon sues Eva Snowdon alleging cruelty with no children or property involved. Sally Palmer petitions against Ernest Palmer for cruelty and no children or property. Celia Rice Thompson files against George Thompson for mental cruelty. Faye L Palmer sues Joseph W Palmer for cruelty with no children or property.

Garfield Snowdon Eva Snowdon Sally Palmer Ernest Palmer Celia Rice Thompson George Thompson Faye L. Palmer Joseph W. Palmer

Collection suit filed by C. C. Anderson Stores Co.

C. C. Anderson Stores Co files collection suit against W. B. Steedman for 429.56 dollars plus costs and interest. Rose Sorenson seeks single proceeding in probate for the estates of O. P. Stanley and Maddalin D. Stanley.

C. C. Anderson Stores Co W. B. Steedman Rose Sorenson O. P.stanley Maddalin D. Stanley

Local Court Dockets Highlight Minor Violations

Ernest Chase of 1710 East Wyeth forfeits a $2.50 bond for a stop sign and another $2.50 bond for operating an auto without a license. Mike English, 20, pleads guilty to intoxication with a $15 bond. Joseph C. Miller, 24, stop signal forfeits a $5 bond. Angel Stabolite, improper left turn forfeits $2. Jean Racine, stop signer forfeits $2.50.

Ernest Chase East Wyeth Mike English Joseph C. Miller Angel Stabolite Jean Racine

Births for Simms and Handres Families in American Falls

Babies were born to Mr and Mrs B Simms of American Falls January 30 and to Mr and Mrs George Handres of American Falls February 1.

B. Simms American Falls George Handres

Davis to Speak at LDS Institute Service

Dr. Ray J. Davis of Idaho State College will headline the LDS Institute Sunday Evening Worship Service on February 8 at 7 30 p m in the Institute chapel. Lambda Delta Sigma Fraternity sponsors the event with a musical program featuring vocal solos by Mary Martineau and Luray Fereday of Pocatello. The public is invited to attend.

Ray J. Davis Idaho State College LDS Institute Institute Lambda Delta Sigma Fraternity Duane Dudley Mary Martineau Luray Fereday Pocatello

Swift & Company Honors Four Long-Serving Pocatello Employees

Swift & Company recognizes four Pocatello workers for 20 or more years of service in The Swift News. Honorees are Carl C. Dold Theodore M. Neff Clifford Hill and Arthur L. Baker. The edition notes 12 866 employees with 20 to 53 years of service. Baker also mentions attending Chicago stockholders meeting where company president read the annual report and three directors were re-elected.

Pocatello Swift & Company The Swift News Carl C. Dold Theodore M. Neff Clifford Hill Arthur L. Baker Charles H. Swift Baker Chicago

Stunt Man Alfred Rhodes Dies In Golden Gate Jump

Hollywood reports Alfred Dusty Rhodes, a film stuntman, died after a leap from the Golden Gate Bridge. His manager recalls his cautious prep and long study of stunts, noting he had turned down other dangerous skips as too risky. Rhodes previously doubled for Alan Ladd in a prior cliff jump.

Hollywood Alfred Dusty) Rhodes Golden Gate Bridge Susan Todd Auttc Grand Canyon

Slaying Is Denied In Butte Murder Case

Marian Grant McPhail, 50, pleaded not guilty to murder in the shooting of Charles Cole, 63, Friday night in Butte. Unable to post 15000 bond, she remained in jail awaiting a March 2 preliminary hearing. A police statement says she admitted shooting Cole. he died hours later. Cole allegedly named McPhail as the shooter in a death bed statement. The fatal wound came from a .45 caliber slug. McPhail said she had been drinking. Her lawyer advised silence during arraignment.

Butte Mont Marian Grant McPhail Justice of the Peace J. J. Winston Charles Cole Winston James D. Freebourn

District Improvement District on Brennan Ave Is Nullified

The city council knocked out a Brennan Ave special improvement district after protests from 10 property owners who said estimated costs exceeded prior estimates. Owners were told to meet with the city engineer to establish a district aligned with their wishes.

Brennan Ave

Merchants To Discuss State's Levy

Representatives of Idaho's wholesale and retail merchants are called to a Boise meeting on February 23 to clarify ad valorem tax assessment basis. Idaho State Chamber of Commerce president Harry Elcock says the session aims to determine how property should be assessed and how value is established, with no protest planned.

Twin Falls Idaho Boise Harry Elcock Idaho State Chamber of Commerce Elcock State Chamber Associated Taxpayers of Idaho, Inc Eleock State Tax Commission Chamber

Death of Pocatello Resident John Herman

John Herman of the Pocatello House died in a local hospital after a lingering illness. Born March 29, 1873, he was a brick mason for 40 years and a member of Bricklayers Union Local No. 4. His wife preceded him in death and no survivors are listed. Funeral arrangements are handled by McHan-Henderson Funeral Home.

John Herman Pocatello House Pocatello Herman

Birthday Pennies Drive Supports Salt Lake City Hospital

The LDS church organized a birthday pennies drive starting February 1 in Pocatello wards and stakes nationwide to aid the Salt Lake City children's hospital. Children under 12 with curable illnesses may be admitted, each giving one penny for each year of their age to the hospital fund as a valentine gift.

LDS Pocatello Nation LDS Church Children's Hospital Salt Lake City Little Invalids

Republicans carry Vermont for every presidential nominee

Vermont has backed every Republican presidential nominee since the party formed, a pattern reflecting state allegiance to GOP candidates through the years.

Vermont

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