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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1948

Page

2

Conservation Course Set At College In Idaho

State Forester Roger L. Guernsey joins ISC for a July 19 to 23 conservation course taught by Norman Berge of the U S Soil Conservation Service. The one credit, five dollar course offers lectures on soil and irrigation, game laws, and local soil district progress with films and guest speakers.

Roger L. Guernsey ISC Norman Berge U. S. Soil Conservation Service Chamber of Commerce Forester Guernsey Idaho Berg Ray O. Petersen Boise E. H. Neal U. S. Bureau of Reclamation Tom B. Murray Dick D’easum Idaho Department of Fish and Game Bannock County

Army Announces 21 Month Enlistment Plan

Major E. H. Erikson of the Pocatello recruiting station said the army will enlist men for 21 months. The 19 to 26 age group must be physically qualified with a 70 on the mental test and no prior regular army service. A reserve obligation applies, five years on discharge, unless enlistment is extended by one year. one year terms may be announced later on a limited quota.

E. H. Erikson Pocatello Army Erikson

Funeral for Henry W. Henderson Former sheriff probate judge

Henry W. Henderson former Bannock county sheriff and probate judge died in Idaho Falls. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:00 p m at the Fourth Ward church conducted by Bishop Vern Johnson of Idaho Falls. The body arrives from Idaho Falls and lies at Hall mortuary from 3:00 p m until services. Burial in Mountainview cemetery under Williams mortuary of Idaho Falls.

Henry W. Henderson Bannock County Idaho Falls Fourth Ward Vern Johnson Hall Mortuary Mountainview Cemetery Williams Mortuary

Funeral notices and obituaries from multi local entries

David John Winters 9 drowned at Indian Springs. services set 2 p.m. Monday July 19 at Second Ward LDS church with Bishop Cromwell Bird officiating. Hall mortuary. interment Mountain View cemetery. Ivo V Boggs 62 dies in Salt Lake City after short illness. born Aug 18 1885 Argos Ind moved to Pocatello 1920. survived by widow Mildred H Boggs sister Mary Boggs daughter Jessie Payne. Downard's funeral home to announce Pocatello arrangements. Viola Terry 38 Cedar City Utah funeral services planned.

David John Winters Indian Springs Second Ward LDS Church Cromwell Bird Hall Mountain View Cemetery South Eleventh Ave Ivo Y. Boggs Ivo V. Boggs Pershing Ave Salt Lake City Mr. Boggs Argos Ind Pocatello Union Pacific Railway Keystone Lodge No. 81

Guard Expands Draft Escape Clauses and Enlistments Rise

The national guard will recruit youths under draft law escape clauses with about 20 000 potential enrollees. Pocatello is named a western draft processing center with examinations starting September 22. National guard enlistments surged, 66 422 in the two weeks to June 30, lifting total to 319 663, nearly triple last year.

Army National Guard Pearl Harbor Pocatello Mark W. Clark Sixth Army Clark Kenneth F. Cramer National Guard Bureau

Lou Haller Undergoes Major Surgery After Rodeo Incident

Lou Haller, sales director for radio station KSEI, underwent a major stomach operation at 2:30 am after being rushed to St. Anthony hospital from the rodeo grounds. He was listed resting well Saturday afternoon, continuing his role on the rodeo board of directors.

St. Anthony Hospital Lou Haller KSEI Haller Rodeo Rodeo Board of Directors

Former Pocatello Resident Services in Cedar City

Mrs. Terry died Saturday of heart disease after a life that included birth in Blackfoot April 21, 1910 and marriage to H. A. Terry in 1932. Funeral is planned in Cedar City Wednesday. survivors include husband Gary, 13, four sisters and two brothers and her widowed mother Mae Sorensen of Pocatello.

Pocatello Cedar City Terry Mae Sorensen Blackfoot H. A. Terry Salt Lake City Reed's Riteway Gary L. R. Sorensen Stanley J. Sorensen Vera Tolman E. T. Neilsen C. O. McGuire Spokane Wash E. C. Cox

Campus Parking Plan Aims at Enforcing Violations

ISC's new student body president William Folsom outlines campus enforcement for parking. Students must register cars next year and violators will have fines deducted from a $12 general deposit. A radio contest offers $30 in prizes to boost interest in education.

ISC William Folsom KEIO Guidance and Council Folsom

Maurice Girard Recovering After 22 Foot Fall

Maurice P. Girard, 30, son of Fire Chief A. A. Girard, is recovering at St. Anthony hospital from a 22 foot fall from the T A store building at 412 Yellowstone where he was installing an electrical sign. Both feet were broken but officials said softer dirt likely prevented more serious injuries. His mother noted he would have landed on pavement if three feet farther out.

St. Anthony Hospital Maurice P. Girard A. A. Girard East Lewist Street Girard T.A Yellowstone

Newspaper Tax Voided by Law

The Minnesota attorney general ruled a proposed one cent per copy tax on daily Minneapolis newspapers unconstitutional. Alderman George Todd proposed the levy to raise about 2 million dollars for public schools, but the AG said it discriminates against publishers and curtails press freedom under federal and state constitutions.

ST. Paul, Minn Minneston Minneapolis George Todd J.A.A. Burnquist

Baited Auto Traps Thieves in Farmington Heist

Denis Breen set a trap after his wife’s purse and packages were stolen from his car in Farmington Minnesota. The next day he found an empty purse and packages, and the thief again opened the door. Breen pursued and jailed the suspect whose pocket held a lipstick from the previous theft.

Farmington, Minn Denis Breen Minneapolis Breen

Nokes Heads to Lewiston Labor Council Meeting

B H Nokes of 436 East Bonneville left last night for Lewiston to attend a labor legislative council session. The meeting set for 10 am Monday will focus on uniting labor groups with farmers to influence the next election. Nokes plans to return to Pocatello on Tuesday.

Lewiston Labor Legislative Council B. H. Nokes East Bonneville Nokes Pocatello

Students Grade Instructors At University of Minnesota

Summer session experiments let students rate instructors on a five point scale. Ratings are handed to instructors and seen only by them. If successful this summer the plan may expand to the fall quarter in October.

Minneapolis University of Minnesota

Indian Dance Starts Soon at Bannock Creek Fort Hall

Bannock Creek Indians prepare a four day ritual to the Sun God, launching Tuesday at the Fort Hall reservation. Braves and squaws will dance day and night, live on site without food or drink, with a small admission for spectators as tepees and camp gear are moved in.

Bannock Creek

Labor Meet Plans Made for Idaho State Labor Session

Local delegates will plan attendance at the Idaho State Federation of Labor convention in Boise on August 2 at a 2 p.m. meeting in the Labor Temple. Bonnie McCullough, third district vice president, says possible resolutions will be discussed and she will then depart for Lewiston to join a state labor legislative group session.

Idaho State Federation of Labor Boise Labor Temple Bonnie McCullough Third District Miss McCullough Lewiston Labor Legislative

Unwanted Job Back At Start

In Sauk Centre Milan Frank S. Bonaime, former special municipal judge, agreed to return after C. A. Corrigan, elected, refused to be sworn in. Corrigan had sought the post, then declined. Gov. Luther W. Youngdahl made Bonaime’s reappointment official.

Frank S. Bonaime Sauk Centre Milan Bonaime C. A. Corrigan Corrigan Luther W. Youngdahl

Illness Claims Life of Amy E. Trimming at 64

Amy E. Trimming 64 widow of Albert E. Trimming of 535 North Lincoln died early Saturday at a local hospital after a lingering illness. Born November 21, 1883 in Pershore England, she moved to Pocatello in 1920 and belonged to Trinity Episcopal Church and its Guild and Altar Society. Survived by two sons, five grandchildren, a great grandson, three sisters and a cousin. Funeral 1:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church with Rev. A. E. Albee. burial Mountain View Cemetery.

Amy E. Trimming Albert E. Trimming North Lincoln Pershore England William Sarah Robbins Robert E. Trimming Pocatello American Legion Auxiliary Jack Trimming Albert E Duke) Trimming Boise Tone Coleen John Jr Diane Mary Marie Thornton Tacoma Wash Michael Thornton Esther Stokes Birmingham Elizabeth Clark Jenny Middleton Lena Rainey Trinity Episcopal Church A. E. Albee Mountain View Cemetery Downard Prey

Odd Fellows Rebekahs Picnic Set for Hooper Spring

The southeastern Idaho district lodges plan an annual picnic at Hooper Spring near Soda Springs on July 25 at 1 p.m. Free ice cream and coffee will be provided, guests must bring their own lunch. A short business session precedes games and entertainment for all ages. District includes Montpelier Malad Soda Springs Pocatello American Falls Aberdeen and Blackfoot.

Odd Fellow Idaho Hooper Spring Soda Springs Montpelier Malad Pocatello American Falls Aberdeen Blackfoot Odd Fellows Rebekahs

Firemen Catching Up On Alarms In Pocatello

Pocatello firemen reported two minor blazes over the past two days. At 7 06 pm Friday they extinguished a car upholstery fire near the Benson hotel, damage slight. Saturday they tackled a grass fire in the 700 block on North Lincoln.

Pocatello Benson Hotel North Lincoln

Kiwanis Picnic In Ross Park This Afternoon In Gate City

The annual Kiwanis picnic for members and families is set for 1 30 this afternoon at Ross Park per committee chairman Ray Craven. Eight Pocatellans will attend Lions International in New York City this week including Bob Purrington and spouses.

Ross Park Ray Craven Rts

Vets Extended Auto Aid for Amputee Veterans

President Truman signed legislation extending the VA autos for amputees program to June 30, 1949. The extension applies to veterans who lost legs or use of legs during World War II and to those still in hospitals or who have not yet applied. Congress added 1.5 million dollars for 1948-49 funding.

Veterans Administration Truman Congress

Large Exhibit Planned for Railroad Fair Track Display

Nearly half a mile of track will be laid to host the outdoor track exhibit of eastern railroads at Chicago as the Railroad Fair opens Tuesday July 20. Louis T. Henderson, chairman, says displays will range from early contraptions 120 years old to today’s giant locomotives and sleek streamliners.

Eastern Railroads Chicago Louis T. Henderson

Havre Drops Close Game in State Semi Pro Tourney

In Havre the local semi pro team fell 5 to 4 to Laurel on day two of the tournament. Earlier Miles City Athletic Club was eliminated by Lewistown DeMolay 4 to 2, ending their hopes.

Llewiston Havre Laurel Miles City Athletic Club Lewistown DeMolay

City Police Court Dockets and Local Vehicle Accidents

Francisco Encino fined 100 dollars for vagrancy and ordered to leave town. Joe Perez forfeited 25 dollars bond for disturbing the peace. Lewis Scott pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and was fined 50 dollars. John Miller pled not guilty to assault and battery and released to appear July 24. William Weaver pleaded guilty to speeding and fined 20 dollars. William Eaton found guilty of mutilating a coin operated machine and fined 100 dollars. Stanley Rohr found guilty of operating a machine and fined 100 dollars. A Cadillac driven by Max Woodward of Compton California struck a parked car owned by Mabel Raymond on North Main. damage minor, no arrests. A Dodge driven by Robert Fortin of Fargo apartments struck a parked GMC truck owned by R J Barson on Polo Line road. Fortin slightly injured and treated. Births recorded at St. Anthony's: Mr and Mrs Jacob Bunn, 1756 North First, a girl.

Francisco Encino Joe Perez Lewis Scott John Miller William Weaver William Eaton Stanley Rohr Max Woodward Compton Calif Mabel Raymond North Main Robert Fortin Fargo Edward Wayne R. J. Barson American Falls Polo Line Road Fortin General Hospital

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