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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1948

Page

2

General Steps In Army Youth Won't Marry Japanese Girl

Mrs. Oren Reed reported Lt. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger promised to block her son Corporal Delbert M. Reed from marrying a Japanese girl before his December discharge. Eighth Army commander said marriage in Japan requires his authorization and would not be approved. The son stationed in Kyoto had written of plans to wed Kimiko Jean.

Columbus Oren Reed Robert L. Eichelberger Cpl Delbert M. Reed Eighth Army Japan Kyoto Kimiko Jean Eichelberger

New Area Planned for City Youth Playground

The Community Recreation Commission inspecting Emerson play area on South Grant Avenue asks Les Ballis to survey the land and estimate costs to convert it into a playground. Members on the inspection were E. A. Bogert Edna Service Arilla Blackhurst and Afton Barrett.

Community Recreational Commission Emerson South Grant Avenue Les Ballis E. A. Bogert Edna Service Arilla Blackhurst Afton Barrett

Cascade schools chief buys The Mountaineer

Thomas Adams superintendent of Cascade schools purchased The Mountaineer as announced Tuesday in Idaho City.

Idaho City Ida Thomas Adams Cascade Mountaineer

Double Death Of Couple Is Mystery

Mary Jane Reed, 18, found shot in the brain two miles from where her escort Stanley Skridla, 28, was slain last Thursday. Both victims died from a .32 caliber pistol. Police say the couple, last seen at an Oregon tavern, were killed in separate locations with few clues available.

Oregon Mary Jane Reed Stanley Skridla Skridla Miss Reed Skindla Fred Horner Horner

Fred Nelson Pioneer Dies in Blackfoot at 81

Fred Nelson 81 early Blackfoot resident died at his home on 63 South Pine Street He was born April 2 1867 in Englesbeck Sweden and came to Blackfoot in 1887 A lifelong worker in mines canals farming and railroads he served on the Firth school board for 17 years directed the Snake River Valley Irrigation district for six years and held three Idaho State Legislature terms 1933 35 37 He married Mary Ann Firth Feb 17 1895 and left six children seven grandchildren three brothers and one sister He was a Lutheran and longtime Mason Past Master of St Johns Lodge Shelley Idaho affiliated with several Masonic bodies Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm in Blackfoot Lutheran Church with graveside rites by the Masonic Lodge

Blackfoot Fred Nelson Bingham County Pine Street Englesbeck Sweden Gust Ingri Jensen Nelson Salmon River Firth Snake River Valley Idaho Mary Ann Firth Oscar L C. Fred William B. Nelson Thomas Harry G Shell Beach Calif Dorcas Leach Lompoc Axel Carl Nelson John Nelson Boise Emma Christensen Idaho Falls Lutheran Church Masonic Lodge St. Johns Lodge Shelley

Soil Conservation District Schedules Three Meetings

American Falls authorities announce three meetings of the Power County Soil Conservation District starting tonight at 8 p.m. in the courthouse. A July 1 session at Rockland school house and July 2 at Pauline school follow. landowners nominate three new supervisors and circulate 25-signature petitions for submission to the state soil conservation commission. Ivan Wolverton of Fairview and Fred Tiede of Pleasant Valley are newly appointed directors assisting.

American Falls Power County Soil Conservation District Sterling Schow Rockland Ae Pauline State Soil Conservation Commission Ivan Wolverton Fairview Fred Tiede Pleasant Valley Will Asist

Dietz Hurt In Accident

Salvation Army Major Alred A. Dietz 57 of 532 West Wyeth St. was cut on the forehead in a two vehicle crash at the junction of West Wyeth St. and South Arthur Ave. Barney T. McCormack 25 of 130 Portneuf Park was arrested on reckless driving charges. Robert W. Johnson of Colbeer Motor Court and Chris Edward Johnson of North Power Ore were also arrested for reckless driving in separate incident on Highway 30.

Salvation Army Alred A. Dietz West Wyeth St Barney T. McCormack Portneuf Park McCormack South Arthur Ave Dietz

Fez Club Opening Set at 436 North Main St

The Fez Club dedicates its new clubhouse at 436 North Main St on Tiggsday 8 p m with a Shriners housewarming. Built by Brennan and Cahoon at an estimated $25 000 on a 30 by 60 foot plot, the club will feature a buffet lunch and informal fez hats. Officers include R L Getty president and Clarence Garrett vice president with Evans, Miller, Deaton, Parker, Porges, Shuster, Edgar and Kerr as trustees.

Fez Club North Main St Shriners R. L. Getty Brennan & Cahoon Contractors Getty Clarence Garrett E. H. Evans Roy Miller M. T. Deaton William Parker Myron Porges

Pocatellans Named to State Jaycee Committees

Two Pocatello Jaycees are named to lead state Jaycee committees. Lew Harrison becomes state profit making chairman and Norman Berg heads the state agricultural committee. Harrison will advise clubs statewide on finances while Berg assists local clubs in promoting Idaho Agriculture. The piece closes with a light note about policemen and a judge.

Pocatello Jaycees C. Wayne Tucker Boise Lew Harrison Norman Berg Pocatello Soil Conservation Harrison Berg Idaho Green Pocatello Idaho

Traffic and court notes from Louis Ringe and others

Police court records list traffic signals cases for Louis Don Ringe Wilford G Averett and Harold L Bullington plus speeding charges for Sam Scott and Lulu Yupe trespassing for 50 dollars vagrancy for William Lopez and fees for attorney's services and temporary support ordered for Ruby Graham. Earl W Graham served papers. hearing set July 3 at 11 am before Judge Isaac McDougall. Car recovered by Blackfoot sheriff June 28. stolen from Paul Broberg at 1135 South Fourth Ave in the 100 block south Railroad Avenue with no damage but missing chains and bricklayer tools.

Wilford G. Averett Wallace Madison Harold L. Bullington Sam, Scott Lulu Yupe William Lopez Earl W. Graham Alma Marley Ruby

Appeal Filed in Himstreet Case by County Recorder

Notice of appeal filed with county recorder Anna Keefe on June 28 in the case of Robert Charles Himstreet. Attorneys O R Baum and Darwin D Brown filing the appeal. Himstreet serves six months and pays a 200 dollar fine for attempting extortion of a woman. Marriage licenses listed for June 28 include Earl William Ames and Patsy Darlene Neihart both of Pocatello. Mother's consent noted for June 29 Raymond Bevis Ramsey and Idola Madge Porter of Lava Hot Springs.

Anna Keefe Robert Charles Himstreet O. R. Baum Darwin D. Brown Himstreet Earl William Ames Pocatello Patsy Darlene Neihart Raymond Bevis Ramsey Lava Hot Springs Idola Madge Porter

Youth Croquet Tournaments Set Across City Playgrounds

City recreation officials announce croquet events this week with two age groups under 12 and 12 plus. Final championship is Saturday at 10 a.m. at Irving Field. Children should register with the supervisor or nearest playground.

Wayne Booth Irving Field Booth

New Molds Arrive for Arts and Crafts Classes

A shipment of about 200 rubber molds arrived Monday for arts and crafts classes. Mrs. Orlean Hronek, the arts and crafts director, said the molds include bookends plaques wall plaques and figurines. She called the news of the equipment arrival like wildfire and noted the molds were unpacked.

Orlean Hronek

Phone hearing set Boise for Mountain States rate increase

A Boise hearing on Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co. general rate increase was scheduled for August 2 at 10 a.m. Bert Auger, president of the public utilities commission, announced the request totals 602000 dollars annually.

BOISE Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company Bert Auger Public Utilities Commission

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