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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1948

Page

3

Taylor Seeks Idaho Third Party Linked to Wallace Bid

Senator Glen Taylor, having left the Democratic party to back Henry Wallace, announces a planned Idaho third party to field presidential electors and other candidates if the Coulter Gossett faction wins the Democratic primary. He appeals to supporters to join him despite partisan divides.

Boise Glen H. Taylor Democratic Party Henry A. Wallace Idaho Congress Coulter-Gossett Taylor Coulter Gossett Wall Street Senate House Wallace

Kiwanis Club Shows Special Movie in luncheon

About 55 Kiwanis members watched the film Fred Jones Kiwanian during a Tuesday luncheon at the Pioneer Fg of the Hotel Bannock in Pocatello. Roy Brown presented the production sponsored by Kiwanis International about public welfare projects. O R Craven announced, Leona Eagan sang with R F Goransen on piano.

Kiwanis Club Fred Jones Kiwanian Bannock Tuesay Pocatello Roy Brown Kiwanis International O. R. Craven Leona Eagan R. F. Goransen Kiwanis J. L. Wurster E. M. Reynolds E. A. Wilcox Harold Hoge Ray Miller Roy Parrington

Polio Victim Returns Home In Idaho

Thayle Alvin Byington Jr., 16 months, Pocatello's first 1948 polio case, has returned home with parents Thayle and Mrs. Byington. He walked with help from furniture, improving after a severe illness. Doctors will monitor progress with three month Boise clinic visits as the Polio Fund aided the family with mounting expenses.

Thayle Alvin Byington Pocatello Thayle Byington North Thirteenth Ave Thayle Jr Boise Thayle Byington

Record of Local Court Fines and Bond Forfeitures

A list of individuals named in an intoxication case roster with ages and outcomes. Several defendants had bond forfeitures or pleaded guilty, with fines ranging from five to twenty five dollars. one case involved operating a vehicle with defective brakes and resulted in a guilty plea and five dollar fine.

Snyder Wishop Dave Papse Jim Eagle Leo L. Curzon Lynn Mortensen Tom Compton Arvel Homer Sweet Alfred Lester Olson Sterling’ Hanks

Water Meeting Set for Boise

The annual meeting of the Southwestern Idaho Water Conservation Project Inc will be held in Boise on Wednesday evening. E W Rising of Washington will report on reclamation progress. Officers to be elected include Harry Morrison of Morrison Knudsen Boise as president and William Welsh as secretary.

Boise Southwestern Idaho Water Conservation Project, Inc E. W. Rising Washington SWICP Harry Morrison Morrison-Knudsen Company William Welsh

Police Bulletins List Local Auto Thefts And Suspects

Stolen items reported from vehicles include a chrome rear view mirror belonging to T W McCabe of 337 South Johnston Ave and a chrome radiator ornament from a 1947 Buick taken from Hayden Stites of 1439 North Arthur Ave. A jail escape suspect Marion White, 19, 5 7, 179 pounds, blue eyes and brown hair is also noted among theft cases. The Jefferson County sheriff's office is handling the investigations.

T. W. McCabe South Johnson Ave Hayden Stites North Arthur Ave Buick Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Marion White Man Suson Idaho Alls

Justice Court Clerk Counts Speeding Guilty Plea

Murray Baum pleaded guilty to speeding in Justice Court and was fined 25 dollars. Fred Brethan faced reckless driving charges with no final disposition recorded.

Murray Baum Fred Brethan

Births in Virginia and Benson Hotel celebrate two boys

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bowman of Virginia welcome a boy born February 23 at St. Anthony's hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Allen at the Benson hotel announce a son born February 23 at St. Anthony's.

Lloyd Bowman Virginia Boy St. Anthony’s Hospital Joseph Allen Benson Hotel

Governor Describes Idaho Scenic Wonders to Spokane

Gov C A Robins addressed the Spokane Chamber of Commerce detailing Idaho's scenery and promotional efforts to attract tourists. He cited Idaho attractions Hell's Canyon Thousand Springs and City of Rocks and noted fishing big game resources and a growing phosphate fertilizer industry. Tourism in the Northwest was projected to 10 to 15 billion dollars locally boosting regional travel and industry.

Epqrane Watt C. A. Robins Spokane Chamber of Commerce Idaho Gem State Pacific Northwest Robins Northwest Idaho Board of Publicity Tom Canning & Associates Boise Hell’s Canyon Thousand Springs City of Rocks

Pond Rites Set Thursday

Grace, Idaho Falls area funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. for Lewis Sumner Pond 67 merchant and former Grace mayor who died Monday night at his home. Pond was active in Lions Club and Boy Scouts. district governor 1934-35. Lions International director for three years. Silver Beaver award recipient for 30 years of scouting. longtime secretary of Grace National Farm Loan Association. secretary-treasurer of Consolidated NFLA for Ban nock Bear Lake and Caribou counties. active LDS church worker.

Consolidated N.F.L.A Bannock Bear Lake Caribou LDS Church

Obituaries for Swensen Rasmussen and Hayek service notices

George A. Swensen 70 a Lava resident and former painter died after a short illness. Olivia Mae Rasmussen 55 died at home with funeral Friday at 2 pm LDS Third Ward service. Betty Bell Hayek 46 wife of James Hayek Inkom died Sunday and funeral Wednesday at 2 pm Mountain View cemetery is planned.

Olivia Mae Rasmussen Third Ward LDS Church R. K. Hart Hall Mountain View Cemetery Betty Bell Hayek James Hayek Inkom Downard Chapel A. M. Alexander Ward

Permit Issued for Ready-Mixed Concrete Co Building

A building permit was issued to Ready-Mixed Concrete Co by inspector A. A. Girard for a new structure on North Third Ave in the 400 block. The project is valued at 5000 dollars and measures 60 by 100 feet.

Ready-Mixed Concrete Co A. A. Girard North Third Ave

City Studies Annexation and Village Debate South of Pocatello

City officials consider extending limits southward while county commissioners weigh incorporation of the proposed Blackrock village along U.S. Highway 91. Petitions for and against annexation and village status circulated as Mayor Phillips and commissioners await legal and financial reviews. A public meeting is set for March 3 to discuss expansion and the Blackrock proposal.

Pocatello Blackrock George R. Phillips County Planning Board Alameda Ross Park Portneuf Shamrock Club W. H Pete) Jensen Commission Idaho Jensen Lew Cox Queson John R. Black Mr. Black

Windstorm fails to halt business at Thrifty Cleaners

Operators of the Thrifty Cleaners on First and Lewis Streets announced Tuesday that Sunday wind damage to their building had not forced them to close. The damage was limited to a rarely used area, and business is being conducted as usual.

First Lewis Streets

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