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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1948

Page

2

Pocatello Brothers Open New Glamorous Wyz-Way Market

Two young Pocatello brothers Russell and Homer Black open a $75,000 Wyz-Way Market at 1133 North Main Street with a grand opening Friday and Saturday. The store features turquoise walls, glass brick windows, and seven day service with 15 employees. Russell serves as executive director of Associated Food Stores and both brothers previously ran Ogden outlets.

Pocatello Brothers North Main Street Russell Homer Black Ogden Pocatello North Main St Miladies Skaggs Wyz-Way Associated Food Stores Idaho Food Dealers Homer Pocatello High School Robert Eugene Montpelier

Alameda Police Warn On Speeders After Arrest of Clyde Hoffine

Alameda chief John E. Marshal announces war on speedsters after Clyde Hoffine of 1635 South Second Ave. is arrested for speeding 50 mph in a 20 mph zone. The $25 fine signals stricter enforcement as signs are clearly posted to protect residents and schoolchildren.

Clyde Hoffine South Second Ave Alameda John E. Marshal Marshall

Woman Killer Given Parole

TEHACHAPI California Mrs Annie Irene Mansfeldt 42 was granted parole by the California Institution for Women board after a 1946 conviction for the Oct 4 1945 slaying of nurse Vada Martin 36. Mansfeldt killed the nurse whom she suspected of stealing her husband Dr John Mansfeldt who killed himself hours after the shooting.

Tehachapi Cal Annie Irene Mansfeldt Board of Trustees The California Institution For Women Mannsfeldt Vada Martin John Mansfeldt

IUP Vandleers Chorus Plans 11 Western Idaho Dates

The mixed chorus of 60 from the University of Idaho will tour 11 western Idaho cities in April 1948. Hall Macklin, acting music department head, says future years will extend tours to northern and eastern Idaho. Readings include Nez Perce and Grangeville on April 17, Weiser April 18, Payette April 19, Caldwell Emmett April 20, Meridian Nampa April 21, Boise April 22, Orofino April 23, and Lewiston April 24.

Moscow Ida IUP University of Idaho Vandleers Idaho Hall -Macklin Nez Perce Grangeville Weiser Payette Caldwell Emmett Meridian Nampa Boise Orofino Lewiston

Lions urge O. J. Bothne for Pacific Northwest Christmas Ship post

The Twin Falls Lions Club sent a letter to Governor C. A. Robins urging the appointment of O. J. Bothne as Idaho's representative on the Pacific Northwest Christmas Ship delegation.

Twin Falls O. J. Bothne Idaho Pacific Northwest Gov. C. A. Robins

Six Negroes seek OU admission in mass test of segregation law

Six African American applicants from Oklahoma City sought admission to the University of Oklahoma on Wednesday in what officials called a mass challenge to state segregation. University president Dr. George L. Cross delayed final rulings after conferring with the six (three men and three women) and with state regents to determine if equal facilities exist elsewhere in the state. Mrs. Fisher petitions the U.S. Supreme Court for immediate admission to OU.

Norman Okla University of Oklahoma George L. Cross Oklahoma City O. U. Law School

Obituary of Charles G. Savourthis in Pocatello

Charles G. Savourthis, about 70, died Tuesday in a Pocatello hospital from malnutrition and exposure. Found at 245 North Second Ave in an unconscious state, he was taken to the hospital. Police records list the name Savourdes, but friends say Savourthis. No survivors are known. Funeral services will be announced by McHan Henderson Funeral Home.

Charles G. Savourthis Pocatello Hospital Savourthis North Second Ave Savourdes McHan- Henderson Funeral Home McHan-Henderson Funeral Home

Funeral notices for Hensley and Knowles in Mountainview

Funeral arrangements for Albert Crittendon Hensley 54 died Tuesday at Rainbow Court. Service 2 p m Saturday at Arthur W Hall chapel with Rev A E Beasley officiating. Interment Mountainview Cemetery under Arthur W Hall mortuary. Graveside services for Bert Clarence Knowles III infant son of Bert C and Myrtle Smith Knowles Jr 225 West Bridger at 2 p m Thursday Jan 29 Elder Arthur W Hall officiating. Burial Mountainview Cemetery under Arthur W Hall mortuary.

Albert Crittendon Hensley Rainbow Court Arthur W. Hall E. Beasley First Baptist Church Mountainview Bert Clarence Knowles III Bert Clarence Knowles Bert C Myrtle Smith Knowles, Jr West Bridger Mountainview Cemetery

Funeral for Kathleen Jo Ann Wilson

Funeral services for Kathleen Jo Ann Wilson two months old daughter of Guy J and Verda Wolverton Wilson will be held at 10 AM Saturday at the Arthur W Hall Mortuary with Bishop Delbert Cook officiating.

Kathleen JO Ann Wilson Kathleen Jo Ann. Wilson Guy J Verda Wolverton Wilson North Main St Arthur W. Hall Delbert Cook L. D. S. Ninth Ward Mountainview Cemetery

Land Tax Talk Highlights Idaho Revenue Shortfall

W H Petey Jensen of Pocatello told BlackfootRotarians that counties and towns in Idaho struggle to secure enough taxable land to fund government services. He noted the federal government owns 64 of every 100 acres in Idaho and diverts income to eastern projects, leaving Idaho with an out of balance tax base.

Idaho Blackfoot Rotarians W. H Petey Jensen Pocatello eBannock Jensen

Utah Man Is Missing

C J Ketchum of Salt Lake City, 80, president of Salt Lake Builders Supply Co, has been missing for over a week while travelling from St John Utah toward Caliente Nevada. His son alerted Salt Lake police and joined Tooele county and Nevada officers in a two state search along the Utah Nevada border. He was last seen driving through Tooele en route to Western Utah.

Salt Lake City C. J. Ketchum I J Ketchum Salt Lake Utah-Nevada Ketchum Union Pacific St. John Caliente Tooele Utah Two States

Young Colorado Girl Identified as 12-Year-Old McNabb

The body found on the Den and Rio Grande railroad right of way 44 miles west of Grand Junction Utah has been identified as Dorothy McNabb 12 daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter McNabb of Grand Junction. She had been missing since Saturday after leaving home to go to town and is believed to have boarded a fast freight train around 11 pm Monday. Her parents thought she might be staying with friends.

Grand Junction Colo E. E. Redman den & Rio Grande Railroad Here Utah Dorothy McNabb Walter McNabb Redman

Box Damage Is Probed by Postal Inspectors

Postmaster Jack Trimming warned Wednesday that someone has been shooting and damaging rural mailboxes. Inspectors are investigating, and Trimming said the damage likely involves younger persons and urged parents to tell children to stop tampering with federal property, noting most damage near the Swanson ranch on route one.

Jack Trimming Trimming Swanson Ranch

Utahteen Killed in Motorcycle Crash by Horse on Highway

Neldon Hamilton aged 16 died Tuesday night in Roosevelt Utah after a motorcycle collided with a horse on U S 40. Companion Phil Neilson was in critical condition at Roosevelt hospital and Don McClellan sustained minor injuries.

Roosevelt, Utah Neldon Hamilton Here Phil Neilson Roosevelt Hospital Don McClellan

Injunction Sought Over GM Employee Insurance Plan

National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Robert Denham may seek an injunction to block General Motors from implementing a company insurance plan for about 250 000 workers after charging the firm with refusing to bargain with the United Auto Workers CIO and pressuring participation in the plan. A spokesman said Denham is seriously considering action and would act within two days.

Washington LLP Robert N. Denham National Labor Relations Board General Motors Corp Denham United Auto Workers CIO

Births Reported at General Hospital

Born to Mr and Mrs Wayne Devereaux 12 Campus Drive at the General Hospital a son. Born to Mr and Mrs James Strawn Inkom at the General Hospital a son. Born to Mr and Mrs Leroy Campbell 635 South Sixth at the General Hospital a daughter.

Wayne Devereaux Campus Drive General Hospital James Strawn Inkom The Leroy Campbell South Sixth

Twins Plentiful in This Family in American Falls

In American Falls twins multiply in this family with twin boys weighing 514 and 534 pounds born Thursday morning January 22 at Schlitz Memorial hospital to Mr and Mrs Alvin Ray Robinson. Mr Robinson has a twin brother Jay who also lives in American Falls. The two Robinsons married sisters Veda and Marian Anderson, whose grandmother was a twin.

American Falls Schlitz Memorial Hospital Alvin Ray Robinson Mr. Robinson Jay Robinson Veda Marian Anderson

Idaho chemists host event at Blackfoot plant Saturday

Idaho Chemists will tour the Starch Company of Blackfoot after dinner Saturday January 31 with a 6 30 p m start. Other items note American club family dinner night January 31, Legion bingo prize night, and announcements of guest directors and lectures in Twin Falls Pocatello and Austin Texas.

Idaho Starch Company of Blackfoot American” —Club Mark Iff Legion Auxiliary

Idahoan Enters Plea of Guilty in Bank Robbery

Marion Stevenson of Boise Idaho pleaded guilty at arraignment before a U S Commissioner on bank robbery charges and was held to a grand jury on a 15000 dollar bond. He allegedly attempted to rob the First National Bank Chicago during the midday rush hour under national bank robbery statutes.

Chicago Marion Stevenson Boise Ida U. S Stevenson First National Bank

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