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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1948

Page

3

New Head Of Printer Class Named At Idaho State College

Archie LeDue will take over printing instruction at Idaho State College on Sept. 1, replacing retired Edward J. Potter. LeDue, previously in charge of the LeGrande Observer press room, will continue ISC’s printing program with five graduates already securing good jobs. Christensen promotes printing as a major U.S. job path and notes two $51.50 scholarships for non veteran high school grads to study printing.

Idaho State College Archie LeDue Roy F. Christensen LeDue Edward J. Potter LeDuc LeGrande Observer LeGrande Oregon Potter ISC Christensen United States

Pocatellan Sgt Jensen Promoted in Air Force

Cpl Robert D Jensen son of Mr and Mrs H A Jensen 383 Willard Ave Pocatello elevates to permanent sergeant grade in the Air Force He is a supply technician in charge of communications supply with the 187th Airways and Air Communications Service Squadron Hill AFB Utah He enlisted Dec 14 1945 and married Carol Taysom Jan 20 this year Captain Jordan T Huntley praised the promotion as proof of loyalty skill and contribution to the AACS mission.

Cpl Robert D. Jensen H. A. Jensen Willard Avenue Pocatello Air Force Jordan T. Huntley Jensen 187Th Airways and Air Communications Service Hill Air Force Base Utah Pocatello High School Carol Taysom Huntley

Silver City May Become Shrine

Boise Idaho Gov. C A Robins said designation of historic Silver City as a state monument would need legislative action. He supported the idea in principle if funding and position existed. The proposal came from William Leonard of Silver City, who noted tourist desecration and urged state custodians and guides.

Boise C. A. Robins Silver City William Leonard R. H. Leonard

Oil Sales Group Has Session Here

W. J. Wilson of Utah Oil Refining Co. spoke at the Hotel Bannock about new lubrication features. He said automotive and farm mechanization drive demand for better lubricants and that similar meetings will be held regularly to improve motorists travel.

W. J. Wilson Pocatello Utah Oil Refining Co Bannock Utah Oil Co Wilson Calvin Maser Aberdeen Dick van Derck Salt Lake City Wendell Stratton Lee Pratt C. P. Jones Fred “Christy” Christensen Lava Hot Springs William B. Liddell Pocate

Birthday Is Observed Celebrating McCammon Pioneer D Y Green

McCammon pioneer D Y Green, born July 19 1868 in Box Elder Utah, is honored on his 80th birthday. He moved to McCammon in 1896 and built a livestock business while serving as county commissioner, village board chair, school board member, and Portneuf stake LDS leader. He married Haddon Ward in 1894 and has five children.

McCammon D. Y. Green Ward Green Pocatello California Box Elder County Utah Green Ditch Company Ogden Cattle Company L.D.S Portneuf Haddon Ward

Death of Charles R. Fairbanks Rail Shop Blacksmith

Charles R. Fairbanks, 52, a Union Pacific rail road shop blacksmith, died from internal injuries after being struck in the abdomen by a heavy steel piece Tuesday afternoon. He passed away in a local hospital the following day with other factors suspected in his death.

Charles R. Fairbanks Union Pacific Railroad Forrest Howard Fairbanks U. P

Bear River Pact to Be Posted in Public Places

Copies of the proposed tri state Bear River compact will be posted next week in public places at Montpelier Paris Soda Springs Grace and Preston. State Reclamation Engineer Mark R Kulp said tentative drafts have been sent to Bear River watermaster E J Baird and will not be sent to the legislature for ratification until every approprior of the Bear River and its tributaries has seen and had it explained.

Boise Montpelier Paris Soda Springs Grace Preston Mark R. Kulp E. J. Baird Bear River

Lander street facelift under city contract

City Engineer Les Baliff says Lander Street between Eighth and Twelfth avenues is being updated by Western Construction under a 20 block city contract. Visitors include Don Baldwin family from San Francisco staying with E J Baldwin. Earl Spencer expected in August. Dr. J Willis Hamblin returns after Presbyterian camp. Seattle guest Robert Svare with the Zeners. Sun Valley trip for W W Shields. local travelers Bert Terrell and F C Terrell.

Lander Street Eighth Twelfth Les Baliff Western Construction Company Gate City Ketchum J. Willis Hamblin First Presbyterian Church

Police Court Roundup Disturbing the Peace Figures Prominent

Leonard Jensen pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and was fined $15. Everett Wilson pleaded not guilty and was released with a warning. Adam Berrey forfeited $5 bond on run or a traffic signal. Thomas Blazing forfeited $10 bond for failing to stop at a sign. Murray Moore pleaded guilty to failing to stop at a sign and was fined $10. Kermit Cowley forfeited $15 bond on speeding. Jack Johnson pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, fined $100 and license suspended for a year. Louis Bagley forfeited $2.50 bond for left turn in a prohibited area.

Leonard Jensen Everett Wilson Adam Berrey Thomas Blazing Murray Moore Kermit Cowley Jack Johnson Louis Bagley

Stolen Vehicle and Lost Suitcase Reported in Modesto Area

John Bennett of Modesto reports losing a black suitcase wrapped in a green poncho while traveling between Lava and Soda Springs on a motorcycle. The suitcase holds valuable papers and a $20 reward is offered. R L Hadley reports his blue 1941 Chevrolet sedan stolen from his unlocked driveway.

John Bennett Modesto Calif Wile Lava Soda Springs Bennett R. L. Hadley McKinley

Trimming Petitions for Letters of Administration

Albert E. Trimming of Boise, eldest son of Amy E. Trimming deceased, petitions probate court for letters of administration. He asks John B. Trimming of Pocatello be named administrator. Property includes a house and lot here. Hearing set for August 4.

Albert E. Trimming Boise Amy E. Trimming John B. Trimming Pocatello

Newfoundland Referendum Vote Tightens Between Responsible Government and Confederation

As counting paused with 24 of 25 districts reported, 64,890 backed responsible government to 64,160 for confederation with Canada. Total eligible voters were 176,297 in Newfoundland’s Thursday referendum.

ST. John’s Mid Newfoundland Canada

Guidance Plan Viewed by Lions Club at Ban nock Hotel

Tallberg, IS College guidance director, spoke to Lions Club at the Ban nock hotel luncheon about vocation guidance. He noted tests for aptitude and interest and said the Plan A Guidance center has counseled 1150 persons since 1946, serving veterans and non veterans from 30 counties. Al Weiss reported Lions Club finances for year ending June 30, 1948.

A. Tallberg Idaho State College Lions Club Wedge Bannock Hotel Tallberg al Weiss

Taft-Hartley Ruling Finds Union Violated Law

The National Labor Relations Board ruled unanimously that the Distillery Workers Union AFL conducted an illegal secondary boycott against Schenley Distillers Corp New York in violation of the Taft-Hartley law. It was the first such administrative finding under the law, issued 11 months after its unfair labor provisions took effect.

Washington National Labor Relations Board Distillery Workers Union AFL Schenley Distillers Corp New York

Women Land Tenacles Big Salmon on Salmon River

Mrs. E G Corr and Mrs. George Bang caught a 30 pound salmon on the west fork of the Salmon River during a visit to Yankee Fort Idaho. They are in the region with guides Harder West and Dave Phillips at Marsh Valley Inkom. Bangs, a National Officer of the National Association of Letter Carriers, joins the Corrs in entering the season's largest salmon contest while visiting Mrs Corr's sister Mrs H L West.

E. G. Corr George Bang Corr Corrs Bangs Omaha Nebraska National Association of Letter Carriers Dave Phillips Marsh Valley Inkom Maude Corr Poratella Edward “Smiler” Phillips

Herbert Adams Funeral Held in Blackfoot

Funeral for Herbert Adams early settler of Bingham county was held at Riverside L D S church. Harrison Ison presided with invocation by Willard Wray. Speakers included F T Halverson and J Elmer Williams. Pallbearers were nephews Dorsey Clark Wayne Stone Athol Stone Mitchell Clark Harold Clark Elmer Clark. Burial at Riverside Thomas Cemetery by Sandberg Funeral Home.

Lester Belnap Morland

Truman mulls new labor secretary choice

President Truman said he has not chosen a new secretary of labor and offered no timetable. Some aides expected a decision today as Congress prepares to reconvene next week.

Washington Truman Congress

Space Added for ISCO Vocational Classes in Fall

Idaho State College expands its vocational department with two army air base frame buildings. Director Roy F. Christensen says the new space, ready by September, will house plumbing pipe fitting and upholstering classes. Carpentry moves to the new buildings to free room for radio television studios.

Idaho State College Roy F. Christensen Army Air Base Boise Christen Sen Radio

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Pocatellan RE Ely W. Center Utah Oil Refining Group Eyes Problems Don Baldwin San Francisco Baldwin Dean E. J. Baldwin South Eighth Avenue Patricia Reilly 940 North Hayes Ann Gunnell Ogden Howard Spencer North Garfield Earl “Bud” Spencer Moscow Lin Turner Jr East Halliday Wesley J. Kendrick Alexandria, Va Milton’ Zener Robert J. Svare Seattle Sun Valley W. W. Shields The Tom Terrell F. C. Terrell South Hayes Avenue News of Record Probate Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Equipment Co. Inc America Seiberling Pioneer Motors CO N. Arthur Tire Service Center Seiberling, Tires Herbert Adams Mel Lucille Bang N. Main Casper’s Gigue Steel & Steel Polo Line
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