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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1948

Page

12

Judges Step Out Of Hospital Hearing In Disqualification Case

Disqualification actions against two Bannock county judges delayed hospital bond hearing for a third time. Judge McDougall was removed by attorney McDevitt. Judge Glennon recused himself. The 1 million bond issue for a 150 bed hospital at Pocatello and 10 bed units at Grace and Downey faced ongoing legal challenges after Bannock voters approved the bonds 6902 to 1669.

Wis Vemuvula Bancroft Bannock County Pocatello Plais Bannock Grace and Downey

Death Takes Ex Publisher Brother of Gov Steunenberg

Charles B. Steunenberg, 80, Boise publisher and brother of the martyred Governor Frank Steunenberg, dies in a Boise hospital. He came to Idaho in 1889 and published papers in Caldwell, Salmon, and Albion. Born October 1867 in Knoxville Iowa he also served as chief deputy U.S. marshal for Idaho and as the state's first prohibition officer. Survivors include his widow Nina E. Steunenberg a brother Maj. G E Steunenberg of Los Angeles and two sisters Mrs F D Mumford and Mrs G L Crookham of Caldwell.

Boise Charles B. Steunenberg Idaho Frank Steunenberg Steunenberg Caldwell, Salmon and Albion Knoxville Gov Caldwell Harry Orchard Idaho Penitentiary Charles Steunenberg U.S Nina E. Steunenberg Maj G. E. Steunenberg Los Angeles F. D. Mumford G. L. Crookham

Hogs Rushed To Market As Strike Looms

Chicago dispatch reports pork prices fell as farmers rushed hogs to markets to beat a looming CIO Packinghouse Workers strike. The federal index shows wholesale prices up 0.8 percent for 900 commodities, while farm product prices rose 2.4 percent for the week. Market hogs moved to 12 major markets totaling 61,000 head.

Chicago CIO Labor Department Washington

Airport Day Planned for CAREY’s New Strip

Mayor Leonard Howard announced an airport development day to be held later this month. Farmers and townspeople will bring tractors to level a new 3000 by 400 foot gravel and turf runway a block off the main street. A beef barbecue will be a feature and state funds will partly finance the project.

CAREY Ida Leonard Howard Howard

Delta DC-4 crash near Chicago leaves 12 dead

Snow and cold hindered investigation of the Delta DC-4 crash that killed 12. A lone survivor, 33 year old Mrs. Tripolino Meo of Chicago, was in critical condition as doctors waited for her to be well enough to be questioned. Her 17 year old son perished with the flight. The plane, en route to Cincinnati Jacksonville and Miami, plunged into a field near the airport after takeoff in a snowstorm. Wreckage spread over 500 feet. Coroner A L Brodie planned a blue ribbon inquiry. The pilot, Capt Grover Lee Holloway, said to be from College Park Georgia, reportedly had no warning before the crash. elevator controls may have locked on takeoff.

Chicago Tripolino Meo Holy Cross Hospital A. L. Brodie Meo Norman R. Smith Grover Lee Holloway College Park Holloway

Emmett FFA Wins Boise Beef Judging Contest

Emmett high school FFA team won the southwest Idaho beef judging contest at the western Idaho state fair grounds edging Nampa 1483.2 to 1316.6. Members were David Harris Donald Carroll and John Wilfong.

Boise Emmett High School Emmett Nampa David Harris Donald Carroll John Wilfong

CAA Prefers Gate City Airport Improvement Plan

Master plan for Pocatello municipal airport wins unofficial approval from Civil Aeronautics Authority officials. Phase one adds armor surface to two runways this summer with federal aid. Future work relocates commercial services, closes the northwest runway for operations, and moves flying schools nearer the highway. Relocation may occur in 1949 with water drilling near the commercial area. Parking areas to replace current Wilson and Pocatello Flying services will be developed.

Pocatello W. J Wally) Wilson Pocatello Municipal Airport Civil Aeronautics Authority W. J. Wilay Thursay Wilson Wilson Flying Service Pocatello Flying Service

Irving students earn honors for first six weeks of spring

Sixty five Irving junior high students made the honor roll at the end of the second semester first six weeks. Thirty three were seventh graders and thirty two were eighth grade. Names listed by room include Marlene Dietrich Neal Kenkers Barbara Higgins Genevieve Johnson and Bill Ames among others.

Irving Junior High School Marlene Dietrich Sue Brookhart Elaine Brandt Delano Barkdull Darlene Archibald Mary Lee Airshie Neal Kenkers Donald Duckworth Dwaine Dunn VaLoy Evans Lauralee Fawson Launey Derson Leola Bailey Hoyt Blackhurst Jerry Burkman Elaine Bybee Dolores Cowden John Tolman Paul Tripp Robert Wursten Fitzgarreld Jim Forrest Sherrill Giraurd Annette Gibson Gary Gottlieb Dorcas Green Marilyn Hawkes Sylvia Hatch Barbara Higgins Arlene Jones Irma Jordan Phyllis Kunkel Suzanne Lane Jerry McGaugh Shirley Shields Bobby Pugmire Donald Nielson Gloria Randall Elaine Samson Jimmie Steffins Rosalie Talbot Marjorie Sutcliffe Myrna Tolman Corot Stowell Mary Sue Spaingler Anne Turner Marjorie Rowland Clair Neilsen Harry Pades Jimmie McDowall Genevieve Johnson LaDonna Kruse Karen Later Marilyn Leslie Marlene Monson Carol Eiman Carolyn Grady Elaine Gray Arlene Grunnell Joan Guyot Lorna Henson Bob Filer Boyd Follick Russell Gettman Bill Ames Jean An

Czech Still Seeks UN Aid

Jan Papanek of Czechoslovakia urged the United Nations to sponsor an initiative to indict Russia over the Prague coup. The secretary general Trygve Lie ruled against a debate in the Security Council, citing Papanek no longer represents the government. Papanek vowed a council showdown and said a member nation would hear his case.

Lake Success N. Y Jan Papanek Czechosovakia United Nations Russia Prague Papanek United States Security Council Trygve Lie Czechoslovakia

Two Going To Conclave For AWS Regional Meet

Miss Hazel Johnson of Pocatello and the Associated Women Students president for next year will be elected March 22 and attend the AWS regional conference in Seattle April 15 to 18 to represent Idaho State College. Candidates for her successor are Claire Schroff, Lila Kurtz of Wendell, and Martha Stewart of Arco. Last year Miss Johnson and Mary Pat Smith of Blackfoot attended the national AWS convention in Minneapolis.

Hazel Johnson Pocatello Associated Women Students AWS Seattle Idaho State College Miss Johnson Claire Schroff Council Lila Kurt2 Wendell Martha Stewart Arco

Idaho veterans back combined bonus and loan plan

Idaho VFW commander E L Gaumer reports overwhelming support for a combined bonus and loan arrangement among veterans in Pocatello Lewiston Moscow Idaho Falls and Twin Falls with plans to expand coverage next month The measure would help veterans gain permanent civilian status and appears favored across regions by large margins

Idaho VFW Department E. L. Gaumer Pocatello Gaumer Lewiston Moscow Idaho Falls Twin Falls Boise

Hilliard Named Chairman of Pocatello Zoning Board

Mayor George R. Phillips announced Fred D. Hilliard will chair the Pocatello zoning commission replacing Chester G. Wells who term expired. Two more members will be named soon as Hilliard, a Guaranty Federal Savings and Loan official, has served on the board for four years. Other members include Captain Walter E. Brown, Idaho State College math instructor, Les Ballis the city engineer, and James Bowns the city councilman.

Fred D. Hilliard Pocatello City George R. Phillips Chester G. Wells Hilliard Guaranty Federal Savings and Loan Association Ore Walter E. Brown Naval Ordance Plant Idaho State College Les Ballis James Bowns

Idaho Falls Grocer Stores to Close Sundays Three Months

Idaho Falls grocery store representatives have agreed to a three month trial period of Sunday closing. The plan aims to gauge impact on shoppers and local economy during the weekend.

Idaho Falls Haven

Greeks Criticized Athens by U S Aid Report

The American aid mission bluntly criticized Athens for failing to strike offensively against communist guerrillas, despite Greek army superiority in size and arms, in a report released last night.

Athens Greece

Physician Speaks at Rotary Luncheon in Pocatello

Dr. E. N. Roberts, a Pocatello physician, addressed the Rotary club during a Thursday luncheon. He described some of the doctors he has known and gave a brief outline of the Mayo Brothers' pioneering work.

E. N. Roberts Pocatello Pocatello Rotarians

Great Crisis Is Warned by Marshall at Church Council

Secretary of State George C. Marshall warned at a federal council of churches meeting that the world is in a great crisis inflamed by propaganda and fear. He urged Americans to maintain cool judgment amid serious international and domestic tensions witnessed by President Truman and other dignitaries.

Washington George C. Marshall Truman Federal Council of Churches Marshall

ISC Chapter Presents First Play State of the Union

The Kappa Tau chapter of Alpha Psi Omega at Idaho State College begins rehearsals for State of the Union to be staged April 16 and 17. Dr. Vic Mae Powell directs with Velda Bellville Shelley assisting. proceeds support the drama scholarship fund. Cast includes Davis Hubbard E Reynolds Kay Bittick Frank Kleffner Maureen Jones Betty Tydeman Jay Davis Maxine Petterberg Preston Polly Fitch Lila Kurtz and Wendell. Allen Bloomquist from Pocatello is stage manager.

Kappa Tau Chapter Alpha Psi Omega Idaho State College Vic Mae Powell

Fort Hall Man Given 60 Day Jail Term in Theft Case

Carl Paddy, 19, of Fort Hall was sentenced to 60 days in Bannock County jail after pleading guilty to petit larceny for stealing a motorcycle. He admitted taking a motor bicycle owned by Geng Fenwick, with the arrest tied to a mid February theft from Chubbuck.

Carl Paddy Fort Hall Bannock County Elkin Chandler Chubbuck Geng Fenwick

Idaho Athletic Association and R C Haley File Incorporations

Articles of incorporation were filed with the secretary of state's office by the Idaho Athletic Association Inc Idaho Falls and the R C Haley corporation Lewiston.

Boise Secretary of State’s Idaho Athletic Association, Inc Idaho Falls R. C. Haley Corporation Lewiston

St Patrick's Dance Slated by Elks Club

The Elks announce their annual St Patrick's Day dance at the Elks Temple next Saturday evening at 10 p.m. It is the last winter dance, per chairman Jack Henderson, aside from the April 6 Ladies night party.

Elks Elks Temple Jack Henderson

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