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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1948
Page
3
Pocatello hosts a special train arrival at Manson park at 8:15 p.m. and departure at 9:30 p.m. on July 14. The visit, by a goodwill group touring Mississippi, aims to showcase local growth and Gate City improvements since 1930. The event invites all residents to attend in informal western dress.
Gladys Broadhurst, 41, must remain in Oregon State Penitentiary after the state supreme court unanimously denied her bid for a new trial. She was convicted of first degree murder for conspiring with Alvin Lee Williams to kill her husband Dr. William Broadhurst in 1946 near the Oregon Idaho border. Williams testified he clubbed the victim and shot him, after which Broadhurst allegedly urged him to finish the deed and later to come to bed.
Disability compensation or pension payments from the veterans administration to northwest veterans decreased slightly during the past 12 months, while death payments to dependents of deceased veterans by the VA, as compared to 11 052 one year ago. Veterans or dependents of veterans who incurred injuries or diseases during military service which caused death or disability are entitled to monthly compensation payments from the VA. Disability or death pensions however, are paid by the VA to veterans or dependents of veterans who suffer or die from disabilities not necessarily connected with military service.
James Spence sent multiple high school graduation notices to Gov. Roy J. Turner. Turner replied with a new yellow tie and a congratulatory note. The article also notes Pietro Deiro Sr introducing the piano accordion in 1910 as a vaudeville act looking for something spectacular.
Ford C. Christensen, Bannock county agricultural conservation committee chair, announced July price support at 2.35 per 100 pounds for U S No 1 Irish potatoes graded and bagged in burlap or cotton and shipped 1 0 b to country points. Eligible producers only. Lower grade U S No 1 Size B or U S No 2 packed for No 1s supported at 1.17 percent per 100 pounds.
Ledge Craig of the Chamber of Commerce told a Lions Club noon gathering at Hotel Bannock that future effort will target industrial and commercial development in Gate City. He cited housing as a first step and reported strong commercial ties with neighboring communities. Pete Carlson announced club committee chairs for the coming year, led by Lafe Bingham on attendance and N A Jordan on constitution and by laws.
Mrs Liston Grey of Burbank California daughter of Brazill Luker 439 North 14th St died in an Oregon crash Tuesday. Mr Grey in critical condition in Myrtle Creek hospital. Two year old Sherry hospitalized with leg injury and concussion. six month old unharmed. Funeral set July 12 at Cooper Mortuary Oakland. Survivors include siblings Mrs R E Oliver Phoenix Mrs Donald A Stout Salt Lake City Mrs Warren Nichols Portland Nephi Luker Hawaii based serviceman and Edward Luker Salt Lake City.
Chicago police report 8 year old Johnny Dziedzic became stuck in a vending machine after a younger child fed a nickel and caused the device to trap his hand. Five firemen used an acetylene torch pliers and a hacksaw to release him.
The seedless fig is described as the brain child of two Californians. Instead of natural cross fertilization by fig wasps, the trees were reportedly sprayed with chemical hormones according to the American Magazine.
Mrs. Lenore Choules announces a public show of flower arrangements on Saturday July 10 at 2 p m in Lava Hot Springs community building. Prof Earl New of the University of S teaches mass platter and geometric styles with asparagus sprigs and Japanese inspired technique.
Second annual Kids Parade to be staged Saturday morning July 17, announced by city recreation director Wayne Booth in cooperation with the rodeo association. Participants may register with park supervisors or call the recreation office at phone 3810. Prizes cover western themed floats costumes pets bikes and more. Last year 1600 youngsters attended. this year expected at least 2000. Parade time and route to be announced soon.
Theodore H. Schlosser, assistant professor of pharmacy at Idaho State College, will leave the ISC faculty after this summer to accept a one year fellowship at the University of Washington. The grant comes from the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education and may be renewed for two to three years if his work is satisfactory.
A New Castle New Hampshire report notes the town’s long colonial history with nine generations buried in its cemeteries versus one generation living, highlighting the aging population and deep roots in the seacoast town.
A Friday report misstated that Richard Spencer, 17, was granted freedom after appearing before Justice Elkin Chandler. Spencer remains under parole to his parents and will face trial in district court, according to Guy Nelson, chief of detectives.
J D Cy Price Idaho secretary of state attended the Thursday meeting to welcome the newly formed Dewey Club in Bannock County. Henry McQuade says the group aims to aid the Dewey for president movement and is open to all. Ed Leighton elected vice chairman Audrey Merritt secretary treasurer. Price was in the area on a state land commission investigation and left Pocatello yesterday morning for Malad on undisclosed business.
Potato growers applying for a certificate of eligibility before July 15 to place their late crop under price support will pay half the standard fee. County committee chairman Ford C Christensen said certificates are issued after the committee determines compliance with potato goals. Texas hosts the only helium plant in the nation near Amarillo.
Labor demand grows across eastern Idaho with 319 job listings on July 3 amid farm openings in Fort Hall and Preston. Pocatello needs machinists electricians and carpenters while hay hands and beet hoes see strong demand in Blackfoot and forestry and lumbering rise in sunny weather. Wages loom as Shoshone county mining workers vote to strike for higher pay if needed.
Ida Wallace reports that 32 Coeur D Alene mining firms raised pay to 12 cents an hour for about 4,000 hard rock miners. Members of the Mine Mill and Smelter Workers Union will vote Friday or Saturday on the proposal.
A new small electronic air purifier joins the product lists. It is designed to kill germs and odors in a room within minutes. The device promises rapid air cleaning for home or office use.
Three Pocatello men will attend a Boise meeting of the state advisory committee for vocational education. They are Dr. Carl W. McIntosh ISC president Roy Christensen ISC vocational director and Lavern C. Johnson Union Pacific freight agent and committee member.
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