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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1949

Page

2

McCall Torn By Slot Row In Idaho Town Dispute

McCall merchants and citizens clash over slot machines as Harry Kessler of the Idaho Allied Civic Forces faults the town’s stance while Glenn A. Lungren defends gambling. Lungren questions community needs and asserts slot funds stay local for ski clubs and charity.

Mccall Ida Glenn A. Lungren Harry Kessler Idaho Kessler Howell Lungren Sapa

Hiroshima Book Cleared for Publication in Japan

Allied headquarters cleared John Hersey's Hiroshima for publication in Japan with author royalties to go to charities in Hiroshima. A license to publish Hiroshima and A Bell for Adano was issued to Alfred A. Knopf Publishing Company of New York City.

Tokyo John Hersey Hiroshima Japan Ersey Alfred A. Knopf Publishing Company New York City

The Admirable Crichton Opens at Frazier Hall

Idaho State college presents a two day production of Sir James Barrie's The Admirable Crichton at 8 15 p m in Frazier hall The cast features Eugene Price Idaho Falls Julia Ward Malad Patti Serry Bremerton Velda Merrick Shelley E C Reynolds Pocatello Farrell Lusk Malad Rhea Cottle Pocatello Norman Olsen Rupert and Mary Ellen Warner Portland The stage crew handles last minute adjustments before curtain for opening night.

Chrichton Drama Department ISC Julia Ward Malad Velda Merrick Pocatello E. C. Reynolds Patti Serri Bremerton Eugene Price Idaho Falls Broadway Kokomo School House Idaho State College James Barrie Crichton Frazier Hall

Utah Honors Oldest Federal Judge on His Birthday

Salt Lake City Utah Friday will pay homage to Tillman D Johnson a longtime Utah federal district court judge who will be 91 on Saturday The ceremony is set for Friday afternoon in the federal building courtroom with Clerk W P Ahlstrom directing Johnson has been eligible for retirement for 21 years but plans to stay on the bench He still walks to court daily from

Salt Lake City Utah Tillman D. Johnson Utah Federal District Court Federal Building W. P. Ahlstrom Johnson

Army Heaves Book At Yank Vet In Berlin Case

Edward J. Lada a Newark New Jersey veteran returned to Germany to marry faces six counts including jail breaking trial set for January 14 Ruth Riecke mother of his two year old daughter found guilty of hiding him after his escape from the Berlin stockade Also found guilty were Ruths mother and two friends they face possible jail terms up to one year and fines Lada could receive ten years and ten thousand dollars for illegal entry jailbreak possession of American and occupation scrip and posing as AMG employee

Berlin Edward J. Lada Lada Newark N. J Germany Ruth Riecke Ruth AMG

Johnson’s Long Supreme Court Tenure Highlighted

In Salt Lake City a profile notes Justice Johnson’s rapid decision style and record longevity. Born in Tennessee near Rutherford, he practiced law in Utah since 1889 and surpassed Oliver Wendell Holmes as the oldest serving justice after Holmes retired in 1932 two months before turning 91. Johnson has been a widower for a decade.

Salt Lake City Johnson Oliver Wendell Holmes Supreme Court Tennessee Rutherford Utah

Idaho Education Association to Meet January 11

The legislative committee of the Idaho Education Association will meet in Boise on January 11 to discuss issues in proposed and pending legislation.

BOISE Legislative Committee of the Idaho Education Association

Obituary notices parade names in local service

Katy A H Furniss Blackfoot widow of Earl L Furniss dies at local hospital after heart attack. Services in Moreland with Bishop Ed Benson officiating. Burial in Moreland cemetery. Dwain Erickson World War II veteran rites held. Margaret Peck 63 laid to rest. services in Pocatello and Rockland area locations noted.

Katy A. H. Furniss Blackfoot Katy A. Hansen Earl L. Furniss Morela Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Groveland Tren Robert Elmer Hansen Blackfoot Idaho Lynn Hansen Pocatello William Mecham Riverside Catons Church Pfc Dwain C. Erickson Dwain Chester Erickson Downard Funeral Chapel Vaughn W. Hunger Beverly Halford Vera Richardson Harvey Harmon Ione Woodland How Hale Joseph Casper Lamar Erickson William Erickson Jack Erickson Lyle Farrer John R. Wellard John H. Trice Fourteenth Ward Relief Society Paul Walker Lewisville Idaho American Legion Margaret J. Peck Margaret Jane Peck Randolph Alton M. Alexander Rockland Weirness P. W. Hall

McSpadden Rites For Thomas Edwin Blackfoot Native

Funeral services were held for Thomas Edwin McSpadden 76 former Blackfoot resident who died December 29 in Hayward California. He lived in Jackfoot Texas 1932 to 1942 and was a retired cattleman. Survivors include widow Clara Leon McSpadden son Captain William G McSpadden US Army and two granddaughters. Another son Donald J McSpadden US Navy preceded him in death.

Thomas E. McSpadden Blackfoot Thomas Edwin McSpadden Aoceses Bros Hayward Calif Eran Pilen Texas Jackfoot Clara Leon McSpadden William G. McSpadden U. S. Army Donald J. McSpadden Tor. Il c USN

Idaho Safety Council Sets January Meeting Dates

The Idaho chapter of the National Safety Council has completed arrangements for its annual meeting in Boise from January 23 to 25. About 100 safety leaders from across the state are expected to attend.

Boise Idaho The National Safety Council

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