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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1949
Page
3
The Nations Markets report shows stocks irregular while silver trades at 70 cents a fine ounce in New York. Wheat futures end down a fraction, corn and hog futures rise, cattle and sheep show modest gains, with slight activity across livestock trades.
Stocks edged higher amid upbeat showing in glass, automotive, and railroad shares. Golds and rails posted gains while utilities held firm. cattle and hog markets showed mixed to firm activity across Chicago, Omaha, Denver, and other centers with price shifts uneven among grades.
Chicago Board of Trade sees a mixed day with corn higher on limited factors, soybeans down on late rally and lard weaker after Monday's hog price drop. Wheat Oats Rye show fractional moves as traders await Congress on farm supports and export programs. Commodity Credit Corp buys substantial wheat corn oats soybeans on Monday across four cash markets. Cash grain sales in Chicago steady with no contract-grade sales. prices listed for corn oats soybeans and barley varied by grade.
Livestock markets report in Billings Montana shows cattle mixed with calves 150 pounds and up and sows 15 to 16.50. Ogden Utah lists steady to higher valuations with vealers 23 to 29 and market news for fed steers and heifers, bulls, and hogs around 75 cents higher in general.
Idaho potatoes at 100 lbs steady at 4.75 while celery from California shows varied bids. Eggs listed at 26,758 cases with a weak market. San Francisco dairy notes include scores from 66 to 92 with cheese grades A leaf and A medium and B entries.
The Pocatello United States army recruiting station processed 105 enlistees in December far exceeding the 73 man quota. The January quota remains 73 as officers expect similar start to the year with 16 signups Tuesday and varied terms from 21 months to three years. Names include Nile T. Jones Gooding and Merrill Jenkins Pocatello among others bound for Europe and the Far East, with Robert L. Lord a wounded WWII veteran to be enlisted at California station.
The body of Pfc. Dwain Chester Erickson 22 of the Marines arrived in Pocatello from Saipan where he died July 7 1944 from a 37 mm gun bullet wound. He was born May 2 1922 at Lewisville Idaho and survived by parents two brothers and three sisters. Funeral Thursday at 10 30 a.m. at Downard chapel with LDS church leader in charge. Military honors to follow at Lewisville cemetery by Rigby post American Legion.
Rosemary Clyne of Blackfoot married Leonard Elsbernd in the first ceremony held at the new St Bernard church since its dedication on December 29. Rev C M Verhoeven officiated. The bride wore white satin with a red rose bouquet. maid of honor Margaret Bischoff led bridesmaids in lavender and aqua gowns with net coronets. Best man Ray Elsbernd, ushers Hugh Tuohy and Ralph Swisher. Music by ee Schroeder Jim Bisch Jed Merrill and Mrs. Celia Eschier provided solos and violin. A reception followed in St Bernard's hall.
Local 983 of the Teamsters union in Pocatello announces that the National Labor Relations Board upheld the union's contention for an election to choose a bargaining agent for Wasatch Oil Co drivers. The vote will be Jan 10 from 7–9 am and 3–7 pm, covering about 26 drivers. Clarence Lott, secretary treasurer, says the decision follows a union petition filed Oct 29. The board’s ruling, made public Tuesday, was issued December 13 and requires the election within 30 days.
Mrs Iva Toguri D Aquino known as Tokyo Rose will go on trial for treason May 16 in San Francisco despite her attorney's claim she is not an American citizen, raising questions about her nationality and eligibility for trial.
A new electric pencil sharpener enters the market offering medium, fine, and super-fine point options. The device emphasizes versatility for varied drawing and writing tasks, appealing to students and professionals seeking precise lead exposure.
Elston Electric Sander sanders are installed ahead of rear wheels on 13 district buses in Pocatello to improve winter safety. The electrically controlled hoppers hold 100 pounds of free flowing grit and release via driver fingertip control, spreading sand on ice or snow. This marks the first use on school buses after prior adoption by commercial fleets.
U S air force headquarters said more than 400 veterans of the Berlin airlift will be shipped back to the United States this month for home leave. A built in battery tester for hearing aids allows users to check remaining hearing hours before new batteries are needed.
Twin Falls Grazing district advisers meet in Burley for two‑day winter session with plans to outline grazing recommendations for 1949 and formulate range improvements. District Grazier James F. Keith of Burley and Max D. Cohn, Pocatello district adviser, participate in the Bureau of Land Management meeting.
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