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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1949
Page
3
At the Naval Ordnance plant north of Pocatello about 61 employees received notices they will be let go after February first. The layoff reflects a planned federal funding cut though Captain McCarthy stated operations will continue and the depot will stay open for years.
Idaho Coal Dealers association leaders Mr and Mrs Leland Freckleton of Pocatello plan to attend a directors meeting today at the Owyhee hotel in Boise. The session aims to expand coal industry services and discuss inaugurating coal heating service as a prime issue.
Mrs. Hannah Eliza Jensen 79 died at her daughter’s home 746 South 4th after a lingering illness. Born July 5 1869 in Oxford Idaho to Edmund and Hannah Hepworth she lived most of her life in Idaho and eight years in Pocatello. She married James Jensen November 8 1889 in the Logan LDS temple. he died in 1944. Survived by children in Gridley California San Francisco Oakley Idaho Falls Pocatello and others, 34 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Funeral services to be announced by Arthur W Hall mortuary.
Malad notices report visits and travels of local residents. Orson Hancock and wife go to San Mato California for a stay. Roma Kingsford and Lyte Facer wed in Logan temple January 7. Delene Parry and baby return to Provo after visiting the Harrises. Erma Yarsley visits her parents in Malad. George Tovey returns from Santa Monica after medical care. The Minns and Jones head to Mesa for temple work. Frank Jones returns from Boise. Fred Wright of Provo sues his parents in law. William Richards travels to Salt Lake City for medical care. Lyle Tapper and wife go to San Francisco for a Chevrolet project.
Curtis Jackson argues federal support for Native American rehabilitation lagged, with historic underfunding and slow disbursement. He traces policies from allotments to the Indian credit fund, noting only a fraction of the 10 million authorized was ever loaned and urging looser federal lending rather than charity.
Greyhound Lines and related bus firms opened a new Salt Lake City depot, a $400,000 facility showcasing expanded service. The ceremony highlighted improved routes and modern bus bays serving the region.
Lieutenant Arthur E. Perkins of the Idaho State Police receives a $650 Automotive Safety Foundation fellowship for a five month course at Northwestern University Traffic Institute in Chicago. The award was presented by RL Fry of Blair-Fry Motor Co at a ceremony in Twin Falls with Governor Robins and Idaho lawmakers in attendance.
Kiwanians observe anniversary week at a Bannock hotel luncheon in Pocatello. Principal speaker Carl McIntosh president of Idaho State College will address members with Willard Bowen past district governor reviewing Kiwanis work in the area.
Six to fifteen day old calves are particularly vulnerable to scout attacks. The warning highlights early vulnerability in young livestock and the need for protective measures.
The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen executive committee in Pocatello, led by G. W. Warren, outlines a proposed federal bill to limit train length. They cite diesel power and safety risks from 150 car trains, urging congress to enact full crew and long-train relief. General Chairman E. B. Gayhart notes the convention will adjourn tonight.
Funeral services for Sarah Ivie Loy wife of John Loy were held at the First Baptist church in Blackfoot with Rev J J Frey officiating. Burial followed at Grove City cemetery. Pallbearers included Ed Loy Ted Loy Joe Rupp and Bud Fisher.
The Idaho Sugar Beet and Call Potato industries win a Public Utilities Commission deferment on a 20 percent rail rate increase for shipments of sugar beets, molasses, potatoes, ores, concentrates and pumice stone. The penalty applies to farms to factories and mines to smelters, while other commodities face the rate rise. Idaho Far Bureau Federation officials and witnesses urged preservation of favorable terms, signaling a victory for agriculture against rising freight costs.
Warren says the trainmen back measures for a state labor commissioner stronger workers compensation and laws governing the employment of women and children as Idaho labor groups seek state action.
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