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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1948
Page
1
Old timey column notes a man who claimed two ducks from a Good Wife after a newspaper mention. The ducks waddled from the chicken yard to greet their owner, ending a small domestic mystery with a happy reunification. The piece blends whimsy with a local vibe.
Dr. L Phelps Latimer of the University of New Hampshire horticultural department completed an eight year effort to create a new strawberry variety. The plant yields 30 to 40 berries per cluster and 10 to 15 clusters per plant after thousands of crosses.
Members of the Latter-Day Saints church in Idaho gather to mark the 178th anniversary of Mormon pioneers arriving in the Salt Lake Valley with parades, picnics, rodeos, and outdoor addresses. Notable speakers include Mark E. Petersen Ezra Taft Benson Le Grand Richards and Senator Dworshak.
Stephen J. Supina a 36 year old former air force gunner surrendered to police in New Haven Conn and confessed to bombing United Nations headquarters at Lake Success New York. He said he was dissatisfied with UN handling of Palestine and Russian issues and admitted the act yesterday.
Capt. W. A. Wennergren Jr. of Pocatello heads to Europe with the 36th Fighter Wing to bolster U S defenses against the Iron Curtain. A veteran jet pilot and former P-38 flyer, he has served since 1939 and was decorated in World War II. His parents reside at 676 West Lewis and his wife is in Los Angeles.
U S Highway 191 north of Pocatello may get a new asphalt surface over 15.6 miles between Gate City and Blackfoot. The Idaho public works department opened bids with Carl E Nelson Co Logan the low bidder at 250 364 about 24000 above engineer estimate.
Five Pocatello high school graduates join the Navy for three years to pursue schooling in the service. Seven boys depart by train to San Diego with assignments ranging from airman to electronics school and yeoman rates. Other contributors include American Falls and Aberdeen high schools. Names: Joe Davis Floyd Siegel Gene Wray Willie Greene Jim Bailey Dalla Gill and Donald Kirby.
The Pocatello Cardinals defeated the Billings Mustangs 18 to 9 before 694 fans at Halliwell Park. Pocatello piled 20 hits including three homers, two triples, five doubles, while four Billings errors aided the effort. Rays Lonsin Neil Schuerman homered for Pocatello. Joffe and Briganti homered for Billings.
Gov. Robins announced Idaho withdraws notice to end its VA contract on Aug 8. The move keeps Idaho managing the veterans readjustment program through the state unemployment compensation agency. Earlier, he said the VA budget would shift 44 percent of costs to the state.
The Pocatello Parent-Teacher Association plans a summer round-up to examine about 600 children entering school this September. Examinations are voluntary with a small parental fee. certificates must be filed with the appropriate school. Mrs. E L Chantry leads the effort, with local chairmen named for each school.
Reed Pugmire of Montpelier leads the POST carrier contest with 51 new subscribers and a Pacific Northwest vacation prize in sight with two weeks left. Earl Smith of McCammon trails with 47 new customers, Stan Brangham of Fort Hall risks a bicycle by August 6, while Bob Mauer of Pocatello shares third with 35 deliveries.
Ursula Hartwig of Wiesbaden flew to New York and then to Pocatello to wed Leonard Cerda on July 10 in a courthouse ceremony officiated by Judge Isaac McDougall. Leonard, with the 526 Armored Infantry Battalion, met Ursula during his 1945 stay in Weisbaden. They reside with Leonard’s parents at 555 North Sixth St, Pocatello.
In Pocatello a husband and wife were seen kissing near the Ross park children's playground. A park worker filed a complaint and both appeared in police court where Judge Don Bistline dismissed the case. A local officer called the act unconstitutional, claiming it interferes with the pursuit of happiness.
In Van Wert Ohio police fought a gun battle at a roadblock killing one of two killers and capturing the other. One suspect confessed to six of seven slayings across two weeks to a crowd of angry townsfolk. The survivor, 24 year old Robert Murl Daniels, claimed vengeance for his farm family abducted and slain in a cornfield. the slain gunman, John C. West, 22, died resisting arrest. Two officers were wounded, one dying.
Soviet fighter planes conducted war games over Berlin as Western allies reported record airlift tonnage to break the blockade. In 24 hours, AL lied transports carried 2,811 tons. U S and British flights totaled 516 from western zones with 1,511 tons by American planes and 1,300 tons by British. Marshal Sokolovsky announced Deutschemark currency in the Soviet zone and western sectors, signaling a move paralleling Western currency changes.
J. G. Miller, resident manager of the four million dollar Westvaco plant under construction south of Pocatello’s Gate City airport, arrives with his family. C. M. Davis, formerly of TVA phosphorous plant in Alabama, tours progress as temporary offices remain in the old gun range buildings and construction work advances.
Labor delegates meet at the Labor Temple in the 100 block South Main Street at 2 p m Sunday to form resolutions for the Idaho State Federation of Labor Convention in Boise on August 2 3 and 4. Mrs Bonnie McCullough vice president of the local Third district stresses attendance.
In London, Vera Jarvis wins a divorce citing her husband Royston Jarvis being undoubtedly unfaithful. Royston Jarvis was found guilty of bigamy for the fifth time last Friday.
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