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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1949
Page
3
A former Idaho State College student who took college property in 1947 sent a $3 check to Dr. Carl W. McIntosh, ISC president, with a note explaining he has become a Christian and wishes to repay ankle wrapping material and a towel.
Pocatello police announce a pedestrian crackdown using loud speaker prowl car reminders at busy intersections. Chief Oliver says pedestrians may be arrested for violations and sidewalk loitering as fines and enforcement expand city traffic rules.
Governor Robins declared a general emergency for parts of North Idaho forests due to extreme fire danger and ordered closure through Sept 30. The restricted zone lies along East river forks east of the county area and Priest Lake Indian creek drainage. Parachuting smoke jumpers were deployed from Idaho City as Boise and Payette National Forests reported 13 fires with a new blaze about 15 miles northeast of Idaho City.
Keio Betsy Ross Kids Klub honors awarded to two four year olds Margaret Ruth Banyard and Brend Leee Rupp for the under eight group. They performed Four Leaf Clover. Gail Rupp aged 12 won the eight and older group with the reading A Square Meal.
Oakland. Patrolman M E Lyons radioed for help then went silent. Eight squad cars rushed to the scene. Lyons held a gun on three youths he had arrested and said he was too busy to talk.
Ross Park concert program announced by band director Guy Gates starts at 6:30 PM. Selections include Semper Fidelis, March Slav, Michigan, Show Boat, Moonlight Madonna, Morning Noon and Night in Vienna, In a Persian Market, The Thunderer, and more. Funded by the American Federation of Musicians recording fund and the city of Pocatello.
Thunder and hail lashed Northern Portugal causing floods, fires and fatalities after a recent heat wave. Four people died by lightning at Braganca as rivers swelled, homes and crops were damaged and wells dried in the central region.
A note suggests that many accidents occur at home, a contrast to late night office routines. The line implies awareness among workers about household safety and accident prevention.
Pocatello area adds six new motor courts in two years as vacancies rise while patrons stay steady. C S Bosquet president of the National Motor Court Hotel Association notes the shift. A new $120000 apartment center is developed by the Bidwell auto court on South Fourth Street.
Local model railroad enthusiasts in Pocatello organize to form a chapter of regional and national associations. Idaho delegates will travel to Denver for the Labor Day weekend national convention. A. B. Eckersell of Rigby urges attendance. Key organizers include Mr. Taylor S. Bridge and W. P. Busby.
Teens aged eight to sixteen compete in week long radio announcer contests at Pocatello recreation centers. One winner per center advances to announce on the Pocatello's Youth program Saturday July 16 on KEYY. A following week features a disc jockey contest with a 15 minute KEYY program slot awarded.
Johnson was elected commander of the American Legion of Report at its regular meeting. Other officers selected include R L Culley first vice commander Pierre Peyron second vice commander W G Priest adjutant William Wakewood financial officer J J Van Every chaplain Ray McNeeley sergeant at arms Lawrence Carter and Ed Molderhauer committee members. Installation will be at a lawn party at the Vern Murray home at 8 p m on Wednesday July 20 hosted by the American Legion and Auxiliary.
Four buyers for large retail concerns predict furniture prices will fall five to sixty percent this fall depending on item. David W. Davidson of Marshall Field's Chicago says Mrs Consumer is boss and retailers must cater to her. Others from Sears Roebuck Muncie and Breuner in Sacramento agree at the Chicago home furnishings show.
The local Toastmasters club will affiliate with Toastmasters International at a charter meeting July 18 at the Shamrock club. Don S. Bailey will preside, with David Tate presenting the charter. The evening, starting at 7, is Ladies Night with favors, dinner, a formal charter presentation, a speaking program, and dancing. Charter party committee members are O. G. Roche, chair, with Dr. Perry Harison and Pat Wallace assisting.
Pocatello police say Twin Falls sheriff's office holds a felony forgery warrant for Harold Harland Elliott. Described as 5'9" and 145 pounds with brown hair hazel eyes, Elliott is listed as an extra gang worker and about years old.
Arco sheriffs office seeks aid from Bannock county in locating Gene Hodgen Jane Moss and Janie Jo Moss. They reportedly left Arco in a green Rco truck with stock rack bearing license 21 8
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