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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1949

Page

7

Pocatellan Honored At Reunion

American Falls reports J W Kirkman of Pocatello, long-time Union Pacific employee, was the guest of honor at a large family reunion in Logan Utah hosted by Wallace G Kirkman. Seventeen relatives and spouses attended, with members in varied professions from Wallgreen manager to jewelry, power line foreman, and military staff. The gathering celebrated the family’s first full reunion since Christene Kirkman’s death ten years prior.

American Falls Melvin Koompin J. W. Kirkman Pocatello Wallace G. Kirkman Logan Utah Christene Kocherhans Kirkman Kirkman Idaho Union Pacific Railroad Company Wallace G. Kirman Jr Mr. Kirkman J. W Kirkman U. P Wallace Jr Carol Ann Wallgreen William H. Cox Bill James Veda Cox Union Pacific Cedar City William Abendroth William Jr Abendorth Abendroth Army Arlington Virginia LeRoy Kirkman Bob Reno Nevada Ney's Tumber Co Cook Noy Western Raymone Joan Christie Jack Crescent Manufacturing Co Myron Larsen Sacramento Calif Melvin Dean Mr. Koompin Idaho Power Line

Idaho teachers seek state aid for retirement fund

Dr. John Booth of the Idaho Education association said the group will ask a special legislative session for about 1 million dollars to cover deficiencies in the state teachers' retirement fund. A meeting of IEA standing committees is set for next Monday in Boise.

Boise Idaho John Booth Idaho Education Association Booth IEA

Noted Wisdom on Action and Judgment

A historical remark quotes Bishop ale on judging actions by outcomes versus judging by intentions and moral rules. It contrasts fools who measure after the act with wise men who foresee by reason, urging examination of the act and its ultimate ends before God.

Ale

English couple bring crippled daughter to United States for treatment

A Southampton family arrives in New York with five year old Janice Dawe who uses heavy leg braces after polio. They sold all possessions to seek a Chicago surgeon's help after British officials reportedly refused funds. Janice hopes to walk again and dreams of American candy shops.

New York United States Chicago Janice Dawe America Kenneth Dawe Southampton Janice Dawe Phillip Lewin Dawes U. S Dave England

Time of hearing God’s voice stated in Hebrews passage

A biblical verse from Hebrews 4 7 cites a specific day to exhort readers not to harden their hearts and to listen for divine guidance. The text recalls a familiar phrase Today is ye will hear his voice emphasizing immediacy and obedience.

David

Anne Hurd 53 dies at Snowville burial set in Utah

Anne Hurd 53 of Rockland Idaho died July 23 at Shiltz Memorial hospital after a lingering illness. Services 2 p.m. at Snowville ward chapel with burial in Snowville Utah. She was born Sept 7 1895 at Stone Idaho and worked as assistant postmaster and postmaster in Snowville. She is survived by her daughter Mrs N K Moss and many Hurd siblings.

American Falls Anne Hurd Shiltz Memorial Hospital Snowville Utah Snowville Ward Chapel Carl Cobin Stone Idaho William and Mary Elizabeth Webb Hurd Rockland California Norman Ross Stake and Ward Relief Society Mutual Snowville Ward N. K. Moss Horton Edmund William Lorenzo Hurd Wilford Hurd Elizabeth Larkin Ogden Ruth Baird Layton Lysle H. Hamilton Provo Archie Hurd

Pocatello Forms Optimist Club Aims at Youth Civic Good

A group of Pocatello men formed an Optimist club under the Boise sponsorship. The first pre charter meeting at the Whitman hotel named Read as membership chair and Karrick and Henry as membership captains. Charter meeting slated for late August.

Whitman Hotel Dr. W. L. Olsen James E. Karrick Harold J. Read Milford Merrill Bernard B. Henry Owen F. Karstad Harold O’braun Read Karrick Henry Boise Optimist Club Pocatello Optimist Club

Labor Stall Is Rapped in Idaho by Democrat

La Vera Swope Democratic state vice chairman condemned Gov. Robins for stalling on the labor commissioner appointment. Speaking in Lewiston on the way to Boise she charged the governor mirrors national Republican tactics to delay the labor post.

Lewiston Ida la Vera Swope C. A. Robins

Crash Injuries Fatal To Woman

Twin Falls Idaho July 14 accident injuries fatal to Mrs Ray Ragdell 51 Route 4 Buhl listed broken shoulder and four broken ribs. She was a passenger in a truck driven by her husband in an intersection collision near Buhl with a car driven by Raymond Bennett.

Ray Ragdell Route 4 Buhl Jim Perkins Raedels Raymond Bennett Perkins

War Mothers Set Actions for National Convention Session

War Mothers to map session in Malad City as plans for the national convention are announced by Mrs. Laura Jones. The biennial Idaho convention will discuss plans in August with the national gathering scheduled for October 10 at Sun Valley.

The War Mothers Association Laura Jones Jones Idaho Sun Valley

Mines Still In Operation During Labor Talks

Hailey Utah UP Union and Triumph mine officials call a 10 day recess in wage and hours negotiations to avert a strike. A H Shoemaker general manager says work continues until the next joint meeting while Huck Greighman union representative returns to Salt Lake City. Miners voted for strike Sunday night and mediation failed. Local 281 of the International Union of Mine Mill and Smelter Workers is involved.

Hailey A. H. Shoemaker Huck Greighman Salt Lake City The International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers

Further Drop In Farm Price Seen

Boise report from University of Idaho extension economists Virgil D. Kennedy and Robert W. Wilcox notes farm prices in Idaho have fallen since April and may drop further in 1949. They say crop production was high and a drastic setback is unlikely, with prospects reassuring avoidance of a serious recession.

Boise Idaho University of Idaho Extension Virgil D. Kennedy Robert W. Wilcox

No Action Taken On Car Parking

The Twin Falls city council tabled a proposal to test parallel parking in part of the business district. Mayor Schwendiman and local businessmen opposed the plan while traffic expert George Barton had urged a switch from angle to parallel parking and an off street lot. Public officials urged weighing farmers needs and traffic flow considerations.

Twin Falls Rulon J. Schwendiman George Barton Northwestern University Barton Granges United Public Safety Orval E. Chaney Magic Valley Lee McCracken

Prominent Idaho Dentist Blondel Dies at 66 in Caldwell

Dr. Louis Blondel, 66, longtime Caldwell dentist and former president of the Dental Association of Idaho, died Tuesday evening. Practiced since 1911 and charter member and exal ted ruler of Caldwell Elks Lodge in 1927-28. Survived by wife and sister Fan Blondel of Carroll. Funeral Thursday at Peckham Dakan chapel.

Caldwell, Ida Louis Blondel Idaho The Dental Association of Idaho Blondel Dental Association Caldwell Elks Lodge Fan Blondel Carroll Ida Peckham-Dakan Chapel

Lack of Work At Arco Emphasized

The Idaho State Chamber of Commerce and Atomic Energy Commission officials warned that no jobs are open for the reactor plant project near Arco. Construction will not start until sometime in 1950 and there probably will be no openings until then. Clyde Davis of the Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce provided the information.

Boise Idaho State Chamber of Commerce Atomic Energy Commission Arco Clyde Davis Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce

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