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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1948

Page

5

Democrats to Meet At Idaho Falls Pow Wow

Democrats of eastern Idaho plan a political gathering in Idaho Falls next Saturday January 24 at 8 PM in the court room with a brief program then an open discussion on party matters. County and state officials from eastern Idaho will join at 4 PM at the Rogers hotel for organizational talks.

Idaho Fallseen F. M. Bistline A. W. Brunt Bonneville Democratic County Central Brunt Bistline Boise Idaho Falls Rogers Hotel

Eggs and butter drop in Pocatello wholesale prices

Eggs and butter prices eased in Pocatello during the past week with wholesale grade AA large eggs down from 67 to 61 cents and butter at 87 cents after a midweek high of 85 cents. Meat prices edged up slightly, offsetting the relief in dairy.

Pocatello

Pocatello Bride of 51 Dies at Home

Mrs. Gladys Winschell Goutcher, 51, died unexpectedly Saturday morning at 153 South Third Ave. Born January 28, 1886, in Ivans Idaho, she lived in Soda Springs and moved to Pocatello in 1930. She married Edward Goutcher November 26, 1941, in American Falls. Survived by husband, three brothers Harry Winschell of Pocatello, L F Winschell of Elko Nevada, L E Winschell of Blackfoot, and three sisters Mrs E W Billingsley Conda Idaho, Mrs Louise Burroughs Salt Lake City, and Mrs Harold Nourse Salt Lake City. Downard's Funeral Home to announce arrangements.

Gladys Winschell Goutcher South Third Ave William Winschell Dora Gates Winschell Ivans Idaho Soda Springs Pocatello Gladys Winschell Edward Goutcher American Falls Harry Winschell L. F. Winschell Elko Nevada L. E. Winschell Blackfoot E. W. Billingsley Conda Louise Burroughs Salt Lake City Harold Nourse Downard

Return Of Durocher Banishes Heavy Thinking

Column ponders Leo Durocher's return to baseball and the distraction it brings from world affairs. The writer imagines critics shifting focus from politics to Durocher’s dressing room conduct, opinions on teammates, and how his pay compares to past stars. He concludes Durocher won't match Burt Shotton as Dodgers manager.

Abner Doubleday France Labor Party England Nicaragua Palestine Auoenaee Durocher Dodgers Burt Shotten

Pocatello Gridiron Club Hits 300 New Members

The Pocatello Gridiron Club reports over 300 new members after the first two weeks of a month-long drive at a luncheon in the American Legion club. Vice president Harold Hinckley says ticket sales suggest reaching 500 members within two weeks to boost club funds for Idaho State College athletics and the Spud Bowl.

Pocatello Gridiron Club American Legion Club Gridiron Club Harold Hinckley Idaho State College

Spencer named land board member in Idaho

John Spencer of Grangeville was appointed to the state land board replacing the late Carl Harris of Lewiston. Governor Robins announced Spencer will serve until January 1, 1951.

Boise John Spencer Grangeville Carl Harris Lewiston C. A. Robins Spencer

New Organization Helps Idaho State Freshmen Speak

Idaho State College freshmen with speech fear can join the Scared Speaker's Club. Headed by Clark S. Carlile, assistant professor of speech, the group has 10 members and meets Mondays at 7 pm in the Student Union. Members claim they graduate in about three weeks if they show initiative and improvement.

Idaho State College Clark S. Carlile ISC Carlile Student’ Union

Deadline Extended for West Point Nomination in Idaho

The deadline to nominate Idaho National Guardsmen for the United States Military Academy class of 1952 is extended to February 1. Lieut. Col. Boyd J. Clark of the 2nd battalion, 183rd Infantry announces the extension and explains requirements, including physical and academic standards plus one year of service in a federally recognized National Guard unit. Applicants should contact their local National Guard unit for details.

Idaho National Regular Army Clark National Guard

Brack Motor Supply Co files articles of incorporation

Boise Idaho March 7 The Brack Motor Supply Co of Coeur d Alene has filed articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State The incorporators are Lee Brack Catherine C Brack both of Coeur d Alene and D R Brack of Great Falls Mont The firm is capitalized for 100000 dollars

Boise Ida Brack Motor Supply Co Coeur d'Alene Lee Brack Catherine C. Brack Coeur d’Alene D. R. Brack Great Falls Mont

Theater Guild Seeks Location For Meetings

The Pocatello Theater Guild approved a constitution and by laws with minor revisions at a recent meeting led by secretary Rose Cordon. A revisory board replaces a trustees board, and committees will scout meeting spaces beyond the public library's children's room and seek workshop space. Ray Jones leads the workshop space committee, with contacts planned at Fox Intermountain Theaters manager Bob Anderson and ISC facilities for the Little Theater in the Student Union. Temporary dues are set at $2 for charter members and those joining before June 1 fiscal year end.

Pocatello Theater Guild Rose Cordon Ray Jones Bob Anderson Fox Intermountain Theaters Evelyn Young ISC Mae Hubbard B. C. Hoover W. W. Shields Richard Margene Stafford

Western Airlines Hosts Delayed Christmas Party

Western Airlines staff gathered for a supper party at the Frontier Club after meeting at station agent Jack Petersons home. Attendees included ticket office personnel from the Bannock hotel and the airport, with Charles Fisher of Po Catello absent in San Francisco for an airlines traffic conference. Julie Cordon reports a good time.

Western Airlines Frontier Club Jack Peterson Bannock Hotel Western Airlines Pocatello Charles Fisher San Francisco Julie Cordon

Five Pocatello Students Among Idaho Winners in Quiz Kids Essay Contest

Five local high school students from Pocatello and nearby areas placed high in a national Quiz Kids essay contest. Idaho winners include Vera Nelson of Pocatello who captured the top Idaho prize of 50 dollars, with other local winners earning five dollar awards. Madeline Thompson praised the winners on behalf of principal Rip Gledhill who was absent at the awards program on KSEI.

Pocatellans Idaho Quiz Kids Bill Bryden Delbert Exeter Shin Kawamura Florence Moldenhauser Vera Nelson Pocatello Lyril Gibbs McCammon Herbert Pendergast Boise High School Dean. J. Swainston Farragut Ronald Reimers Hailey Barbara Davis Moscow America

Block couples plan Mexico trip with stops in Las Vegas and Palm Springs

Mr and Mrs Nate Block will depart for a three week vacation in Mexico meeting Mr and Mrs S F Brady of Pocatello in San Antonio and driving to Mexico City together. They will stop in Las Vegas and Palm Springs en route. Mayor George Phillips notes pool fund donations from Order of Ahepa Daughters of Penelope and Theta Rho girls club. Mrs D D Clarke accepts appointment to the pool committee. Bannock County school district reorganization meeting moved from Jan 29 to Feb 3 with invitation to trustees superintendents and other interested persons.

Nate Block Mexico S. FE. Brady Pocatello San Antonio Texas Mexico City Las Vegas Palm Springs George Phillips Order of Ahepa and the Daughters of Penelope Theta Rho Girl's Club Bannock County School District Reorganization Committee Scott D. Lowe Secrretary Bannock County

Fire damages Salvation Army HQ on Second Ave

A midnight blaze near the east side fire station caused an estimated 1000 in damage to the Salvation Army headquarters on South Second Ave. The fire, sparked by an overheated oil stove, was confined to one front room and controlled in 20 minutes. A night watchman discovered the fire two blocks away and alerted authorities.

Salvation Army East Side South Second Ave

Georgia educates illiterate Negroes in reading program

More than 800 illiterate Georgia Negroes aged 30 to 50 are learning to read and write. The project uses Army techniques adapted for civilians and is sponsored by the U S Office of Education and financed by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

Atlanta, Ga Georgia Selective Service System U. S. Office of Education Carnegie Corp. of New York

Brakeman Eugene L. Taylor Ends 52-Year Rail Career

Eugene L. Taylor, 934 East Fremont Street, retires after 52 years in railroading with a final run from Pocatello. Born into a railroad family, he began work around age 16 for the Chicago Northwestern line in Town. He married, homesteaded near Blackfoot, rejoined during World War I, and spent three decades on passenger runs out of Pocatello. A planned homecoming reception was canceled by a late train and the cold, leaving him to finish his last ride alone.

Taylor POST Mr. Taylor Blackfoot Pocatello

Bridges to Attend CIO Board Meeting in Washington

Honolulu report says Harry Bridges, president of the CIO In- Ps Longshoreman's and Warehousemen's Union, will leave Monday to join the CIO national executive board meeting in Washington. He has been negotiating for pineapple workers locally.

Honolulu Harry Bridges CIO In- Ps Longshoreman’s and Warehousemen's Union CIO National Executive Board Washington Bridges

News Of Record Defective lights and traffic fines list

Glenn Sherwood and others face bond forfeitures or fines for defective lights and traffic offenses. Pleas include guilty for intoxication with fines up to 25 dollars, several stop sign and traffic violations, and one vagrancy case with not guilty plea. Names cover multiple residents and addresses.

Haenton Dee Bowler Portneuf Park Beldon M. Anderson Maplewood Peter Steffens East Center Dallas Quidor South Seat Ray Bath, Jr North Lincoln Thomas J. Chester North Fourteenth Albert Stinger South ‘First Albert Lewis Ballard Carlos ‘Morales Ack Cnt Edward Miller Joe Johnson Ovide J. Castonguay James D. Allen

Stolen 1942 Buick Sedan Belonged to Twin Falls Highway Dept

Police bulletins report a 1942 steel grey Buick sedan stolen. Vehicle tied to Twin Falls highway department with 1947 Idaho license Ex-3285 and a right tail light out.

Idaho Twin Falls Highway Dept

Births Report From St Anthony and General Hospitals

Several births announced today including boys born to Arthur Martin at 848 North Seventh Ave and Theron Linsey at 238 Idaho Street both at St Anthony hospital. Additional boys born to Roy E Wallace 34 Wyeton Street W A Kissel Inkom Friday at General hospital A T Bartoscheck 435 East Bonneville Friday at General hospital Captain James Warren Route 2 North Firady and Raymond Wehrli 318 Willard Saturday at General hospital.

Arthur Martin North Seventh Ave St. Anthony Hospital Theron Linsey Idaho Street Roy E. Wallace Wyeton Street W. A. Kissel Inkom General Hospital A. T. Bartoscheck East Bonneville James Warren Firady Raymond Wehrli Willard

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