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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1948

Page

3

Three Woodmen Members to Be Honored at Jan Meeting

John Hood Charles D Porter and John T Doran of Camp 6702 Modern Woodmen of America will receive membership certificates in the national Half Century Club at the Jan 17 regular meeting. Officers to be installed include Consul Jack Kellow Advisor Elizabeth Johnson Escort Elwood Orchard Banker Rhoda Orchard Trustee Anna Martin Watchman Dean Brown and Past Consul Lloyd M Nelson. Nelson oversees arrangements as ritual work will be by the Camp Degree Staff with attendees urged from both local and out of town members.

Pocatetto John Hood Charles D. Porter John T. Doran Woodmen of America National Half Century Club The Woodmen W. O. W. Hall Ening P. C. O’maley Jack—Kellow Elizabeth Johnson Elwood Orchard Rhoda’ Orchard Anna Martin Dean Brown Lloyd M. Nelson Nelson Pocatello

Idaho Portal Pay Suits Are Dropped

Idaho Federal Judge Chase A Clark dismissed 28 suits filed by the International Mine and Mill Workers Union against mining companies for portal-to-portal overtime pay. Union members sought 8 million dollars in alleged overtime pay.

Boise, Ida Idaho Chase A. Clark International Mine and Mill Workers Union

Banking Heir Drexell Killed by Accidental Gunshot

Anthony J. Drexell III, a prominent banker, died at his Drexel estate near Charleston after an accidental shooting with a German Luger. Capt. Roland White witnessed the incident as they inspected guns for a hunting trip. servants and a doctor arrived too late to save him.

Oakley S. C Anthony J. Drexell III Lueger Drexel South Carolina Charleston Roland White White

Idaho Highway Route Underway

James Reid told about 150 Idahoans at a Yellowstone Sun Valley Highway Association meeting that 41 miles of the proposed north central highway are under construction or in the three year program. The route linking Yellowstone with southwest Idaho would pass Dubois Arco Hailey and Fairfield and depends on federal and state funds in coming years.

Mountain Home James Reid

Evansville Boy Excused From Swim Class Over note

An Evansville boy was excused from swimming class after presenting a home note claiming he has a bad cold in his broncol tubes and a scientist infection. The garbled message prompted officials to excuse him from activity for health reasons.

Evansville, Ind Evansville

City Happenings and Local Notices

Curg Peterson travels from Salt Lake City to Pocatello and back via Western Airlines with others planning similar weekend departures. Donations to the pool fund arrive from the Order of Ahepa Daughters of Penelope and the Theta Rho club. The Portneuf Odd Fellows lodge 20 meets Friday at 7:30 p.m. for important business. Civil Service announces openings at the naval ordnance plant and Arco proving grounds with pay of 1.09 to 1.21 per hour. Keystone Lodge 81 AF and AM holds a called meeting at the Elks Lodge Friday at 7:30 with Fellow craft degree and refreshments.

Curg Peterson Salt Lake City Pocatello Salt Lake Western Airlines Community Swimming Pool Order of Ahepa—and Daughters of Penelope Theta Rhco Ruth Zilk Odd Fellows Portneuf Naval Ordnance Plant Arco Board of Civil Service Examiners Board ‘of Civil Service Ex Keystone Lodge No Elks’ Lodge

UN Officials Announce Indonesian Dutch Cease Fire

The United Nations says Indonesia and the Netherlands reached a cease fire and political proposals. Justice Kirby, Australian delegate and mission chairman, notified the Dutch delegation that the republic accepts the truce and proposals at 11 45 a m January 15.

Mison Indonesia Justice Kirby Netherlands Republic Pices Nati Java

Idaho Sells $21.5 Million in Government Bonds

Idahoans purchased 21,469,310 worth of U S Savings Bond sales last year, state director Harold Ellsworth said. The total exceeded the state quota of 18,900,000 by about 19 percent.

Boise, Ida

Police Court Records Snapshot From Local Beat

Clyde Kingborn of Rt 2 N had defective lights with bond forfeiture of $5. Don F Keane of 624 East Bonneville pleaded guilty for stop signal offense with $2.50 bond. Garfield Snedden of YMCA had no tail lights and bond forfeited $2.50. Lester Looking Elk age 28 intoxication pleaded guilty $15. Arthur Moncur age 47 intoxication pleaded guilty $15. James Allen age 40 intoxication pleaded guilty $15. A device to prevent unauthorized use of radio telephone equipment in vehicles was developed.

Clyde Kingborn

Driver Not Guilty in School Bus Collision Near Rockland

In American Falls Judge Edward Quinlan freed Leonard Hull of Rockland after a jury found him not guilty of reckless driving. Hull, driving an empty school bus northeast of Rockland, collided with Earl Adkins on October 27, 1947. Jury faulted road hazards and obstructed view due to trees, ruling driver not responsible.

American Falls Edward Quinlan Leonard Hull Rockland Hull Earl Adkins Adkins

District Dissolved and Bond Lien Paid in Idaho Case

Federal Judge Chase A. Clark dissolved the West Side Irrigation District near Moreland in Bingham County Idaho. The 1921 district issued 105000 in bonds over its existence and paid 12500 into court. The court discharged the lien and reduced payment to less than 12 cents on the dollar.

Blackfoot Chase A. Clark Pocatello Swabacher West Side Irrigation District Moreland Bingham County Federal District Court Albert E. Scabacher

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