Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Pocatello Post in Pocatello, Idaho

We have 2,178,999 pages in Idaho

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1948

Page

3

Minnesota Governor and Wife Begin Scan dinavia Tour

Governor Luther Youngdahl and wife land in Copenhagen to start a three week Scandinavian visit. They will visit relatives and Minnesotans, stay at the Hotel d Angleterre, and may travel to Oslo by air or train if weather changes.

Copenhagen Denmark Luther W. Youngdahl Minnesota Kastrup Scandinavia Youngdahles Scandinavian Airlines Oslo Norway Sweden d’Angleterre Youngdahl Busi

Warmer Weather Seen This Week For Easterners

The weather forecast calls for light snow Sunday night and Monday across Indiana to New York, followed by warmer temperatures in the coming days. Snow totals were modest in Illinois and Indiana, while storms caused 26 deaths and about 50 million dollars in damages to railroads and utilities. Flood concerns emerge as melting snow raises water levels in Ohio and at Indianapolis, though no major floods are expected unless more rain falls.

Chicago Indiana New York Illinois Iowa Atlantic Ohio White River Indianapolis U.S. Weather Bureau U. S. Weather Bureau Mississippi Valley Western Lakes Region Lakes

Dog Cannot Rise Beyond Sixth Grade in Portland School

In Portland Maine a dog named Blackie, owned by Victor A Burke, has attended school for seven years but remains stuck in the sixth grade. The pet followed siblings Wallace Burke and Lorraine Burke through transfers and now attends fourth grade with Audrey Burke.

Portland Blackie Victor A. Burke Wallace Burke Lorraine Burke Audrey Burke

Relatives Gather To Honor Eightieth Birthday

Edgar D. Hale celebrated his 80th birthday at the North Pocatello home of Merlin Hale with 58 relatives present. Arden D. Hale was away in Mesa Arizona. Attendees included Varian E. Hale of Ogden and Zendell Hale of Pocatello plus sons Raymond Lyman Merlin Clayton Calvin Earl and others.

Merlin Hale North Pocatello Yellowstone Highway Karen Karl Hale The Post Register Idaho Falls Utah Logan L. Dy. S Idaho Edgar D. Hale Arden D. Hale Pocatello Mesa Ariz Varian E Ogden Zendell Earl Reynolds Raymond Lyman Merlin Clayton Calvin Earl Hale Plains Mr. Hale Grantsville Hyde Park

Holland Builds Modern Two Room School To Meet Growth

Holland Massachusetts with a 265 population plans for future growth as it opens a new two room school. The building features fluorescent lighting sound absorbing ceilings and tiled floors to serve a rising student body and allow for an addition if needed.

Confessed Murder Series May Hold Up Execution

In Olympia Washington state officials review a death row confession by Jake Bird claiming 13 cross country murders over 20 years. Investigations from Iowa Indiana Illinois and Utah accompany inquiries from six states as Gov Mon Wallgren weighs a possible stay until truth is established.

Olympia Wash Attorney General Jake Bird Bird Iowa Nebraska Indiana Illinois Colorado Utah Tacoma Mon Wallgren Iowa State Criminal Bureau Dwight Bender Harvey Boyd Carter Lake Bender Clarence Lukehart Highlands Park South Bend Ind Ogden Citie Bird Bertha Kludt

Reno defies Utah claim to clouds snow as drought test goes on

Reno chamber of commerce vows to continue dry ice cloud seeding to obtain snow for a ski meet despite Utah’s threat of a federal injunction. Officials report two attempts yielded little snow with one burst cloud failing to produce any flakes. Walker asserts Reno’s right to cloud moisture and snow for local agricultural and livestock needs and recreation.

Reno Nev Chamber of Commerce Utah Nevada Grover Giles Reno Chamber

Wet and Dry Battle Over Liquor Stats in 1947

Washington report shows wets claim 1947 as first wet gain since repeal with about 150000 more people living in wet areas. Drys counter that net dry population still exists and note earlier gains. Kansas faces a statewide November vote on whether to stay dry or legalize liquor sales.

Washington Wets Drys Distilled Spirits Kansas Mississippi Oklahoma

Martin Christenson Pioneer L D S Leader Dies at 76

Martin Christenson 76 of 708 N Arthur Pocatello died Sunday after a heart ailment. Born July 26 1871 in Berfendal Sweden he married Marie Olsen in Oslo 1906. Immigrating to Utah then Idaho he ran a grocery in 600 block N Main 1916 1922 and later a real estate business. Survived by his widow and daughter Mrs Horace J Hill. Funeral Wednesday 1 pm Third Ward L D S chapel with interment Mount Moriah cemetery.

Martin Christenson Pocatlto N. Arthur Berfendal Sweden Norway Olso Marie Olsen America Logan Utah Pocatello Joel Loveland Tenth Ward Mount Moriah Cemetery Downard Mortuary

Coyote and Wolf War Urged by Oklahoma Official

Oklahoma City United Press report states Joe Scott president of the State Board of Agriculture urged more hunting of coyotes and wolves after farmers complained they kill livestock. He said predatory animals have reduced professional trappers, leaving sportsmen to control them. The state pays $2.50 for each wolf killed.

Oklahoma City Joe Scott State Board of Agriculture Oklahoma Scott

Also Mentioned on This Page

Iness United States Harold Stassen Henry Wallace Europe Hitler NEA Berlin Reichschancellery Evan Braun Nea-Acme Joe Schuppe Brennan & Cahoon Pole Line Road Holland Mass Walker Mr. Rose State Winkler Stoker Western Coal CO Richter Japan Tokyo Taunderat Coa Crane Ieee Henriksens Fargo
Search Courier

Search the The Pocatello Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Pocatello Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication