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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1948

Page

2

Indians Readying for Rigorous Sun Dance at Buffalo Lodge

Tribal warriors prepare for a three day Sun Dance at Buffalo Lodge on Fort Hall reservation. Ceremonies also occur at Eagle Lodge and Bannock Creek with dates pending. The rite, rooted in ancestral belief, seeks health and welfare through drum, chant, and center pole ritual.

Buffalo Lodge Buffalo‘lodge Fort Hall Eagle Lodge Bannock Creek F Saad Sue

Yellowstone Park tourism climbs as roads improve

Tourist traffic to Yellowstone Park hits new highs with daily increases and over five percent yearly gains. Road conditions improve inside the park, though routes from Idaho to the entrance lag behind. park revenues fund general Treasury operations and officials say fees, if kept, could make the park self sufficient and extend services.

Yellowstone Eady Pitt Idaho U.S Epreniet Yellowstone Park Congress

Six Local Men Enter Naval Ranks This Month

Six Pocatellans among local graduates age 17 to 31 enlist in the U S Navy this month. The group includes Jack Swanson Robert Lundstrom Richard Harvey Robert Pehrson and Merton Williams sons of area residents. They will pursue specialized training and may receive commissions.

Pocatellans E U. 5 Navy Ree San ‘Alors Stanton Thelma ‘Foster Jack Swanson Swanson West Clark Ave Robert Lundstrom Gladys‘ Hansen Park Richard Harvey Main Robert Pehrson Joseph Pehrson RFD No. 1 North Merton Williams Neo ‘Merton E. Williams Rth Arthur’ Ave

Obituary notices for Hall and Mowrey in Grove City area

Funeral services for William Ellis Dad Hall were held July 5 in the Second ward L D church with Bishop George Brower officiating. Burial was in Grove City cemetery. Pallbearers named. Funeral arrangements by Peck Packham mortuary. Funeral services for Joseph Allen Mowrey were held at the Arthur W mortuary chapel with Rev A E Beasley officiating. Burial in Mountain View cemetery.

William Ellis Dad” Hall L. D George Brower Ernest R. Geisler Usic Jenee Packham Howard Packham Irene Robertson Grove City Billie England Joe Leo Olesen Lorin “Hansen Charles Ray Ockerman Ernest Cal Joseph Allen Mowrey Chubpuck Arthur W. Mortuary A. E. Beasley First Baptist Church Kessie Mowery Tyhee Mountain View Cemetery

Bannock County Republicans Form Dewey Club

Henry McQuade a Pocatello attorney and GOP leader says Bannock county Republicans will form a Dewey for President club. The group will hold its first meeting tonight in the hotel Bannock room to discuss joining and organizing efforts.

Bannock County Henry McQuade Pocatello GOP Bannock McQuade

Amount Of Damage In Blaze Being Probed

The Benting family home area near Pocatello suffered extensive fire damage Tuesday night. Six outbuildings and five acres of pasture burned while about 200 acres were reported affected. Railroad adjustors investigated with C C Benting 71 claiming he needed a couple of days to assess losses. Sheriff Alma Marley provided figures but lacked a precise damage total.

C. C. ‘Benting Benting Marouiletnge

Court Dismissal and Multiple Charges Highlight Local Police Court

Wendell Brown of 445 North Lincoln Avenue faced peace disturbance charges that were dismissed on motion of the prosecutor for securing a witness. Lois Brown accused of assault with an open hand. Frank L. Rexford of Salt Lake City cited for speeding. Earl Edward Kirkland and Edward Clarkson Jolmsor listed for vagrancy with $100 bonds each. Divorce proceedings granted custody of one minor to Mrs Ames with $300 monthly support. A warrant issued for Richard Spencer and Devalesen in connection with a burglary at Glenn's Motors, 335 North Main, dated July 5.

Wendell ‘Brown North Lincoln Ave Lois Frank L. Rexford Salt Lake City Earl Edward Kirkland Edward’ Clark Jolmsor Ivan J. Ames Elle “Ames

New Post Bob Watson Joins KOB Albuquerque as Announcer Actor

Former Pocatello announcer and advertising executive Bob Watson accepts a position at 50 000 watt NBC outlet KOB Albuquerque as announcer actor under producer Robert Fuller. Watson plans to buy a home in Albuquerque with his wife and two children after selling their Maplewood Avenue house. He has spent most of his life in Pocatello except for wartime service and earlier stints at KSEI KEIO stations.

Bob Watson Pocatello KSEI KEIO KOB Albuquerque Mexico NBC Watson Robert Maplewood Ave

Idaho Public Employees Push Pension Plan

An Idaho association plans to seek old age pensions for state county and municipal workers not covered by Social Security and other retirement benefits. The drive follows a letter to the Idaho State Chamber of Commerce, outlining aims to add pension principles and public employee mutual interests, with Boise as a focal point and Burley as a listed contact.

Idaho Foelic Emb Idaho State Chamber of Commerce B.D. Reese Pocatello W. Murphy State “Chamber Reése Boise Ie Works Idaho

Westvaco Plant Begins Construction On Fertilizer Unit

The Westvaco Chemical corporation started the new 4 million dollar electric furnace fertiliz ing units with 8 a m start under Harley J Smith. Local labor will man the project with about 1 000 workers at peak. The plant aims to produce phosphorus for flea disease fertilizer and is scheduled for completion in the near term.

Westvaco Chemical Corporation Harley “J. “Smith Hige’constructee

Curtis Seeks Sheriff Post In Pocatello Race

Curtis, 37, a Pocatello Flour Mill employee and former railroad worker, announces his sheriff candidacy. He pledges to maintain good administration with some changes and vows to provide the best service from the sheriff's office.

N Curtis Pocatello Elegatihi Union Pacific Railroa Curtis Advonhe Sheriff's Office

Groups To Hold Outing At Lava Jay Hot Springs

Pocatello chapter No. 238, Order of Ahhépa and Ladies Chapter No. 156, Daughters of Penelope, plan an annual joint summer outing at Jay Hot Springs. N. A. Binaris, president, will lead. Peter Dokos, chairman, with Nick Beno, Peter Pattis, and Mrs. Dorothy Morris assist. Games and swimming planned.

Pocatello Order of Ahhépa Txion Penelope Jay Hot Springs N. A. Binaris Ted Peter Dokos Nick Beno Peter Pattis Dorothy Morris

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William E. Hall Joseph A. Mowrey Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Equipment Co. Inc Dewey Club Wilow Salem Castle Gate Carateras Pocatello Lumber Co News of Record Justice OF the Peace Employes Group Bannock Cou Doyle L. Curtiss Steel & Steel H Brennan & Cahoon Polo Rog Curtis Eyes Sheriff Joh Lava Rees Taseost. Siegnal Repac W N. Main
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