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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1948

Page

3

Hospital Bond Sale Faces Latest Suit In Bannock County

Local bond issue of one million dollars for Bannock county hospitals may proceed despite ongoing litigation. Attorneys Pershing Bosworth Dick and Dawson were consulted. if the latest suit is meritless the county commissioners plan to sell bonds locally with up to 3 percent interest.

Bannock County Denver Colo Pershing, Bosworth, Dick and Dawson State’ Supreme Court Board of County Commissioners Carl C. Christensen Torney W. H Pete) Jensen Commission F. M. Bistline Bannock County Planning Board C. M. Jeffery Mr. Christensen Elvin Christiansen Downey Harry Bowen Downey State Bank Golden Wise Milton Hyde Bannock Bistline

Food Store Marks Second Anniversary in Idaho Expansion

Associated Food Stores, Inc. celebrates its Southeastern Idaho wholesale grocer group reaching 60 members after two years. The Pocatello meeting, led by F. C. Gledhill, heard profit and membership growth, with Donald P. Lloyd predicting steady prices and favorable business. About 60 members and spouses attended at the Pocatello warehouse. the Idaho region spans from St. Anthony to McCammon.

Associated Food Stores, Inc Idaho Associated Pocatello South First Avenue F. C. Gledhill Associated Now Donald P. Lloyd Salt Lake Mountain States Lloyd Russell, Black Verle Moser Twin Falls Howard Knapp Idaho Falls St. Anthony Salmon Buhl Montpelier McCammon Associated Group

Record of Court Actions and Local Notices

Bond forfeitures and guilty pleas recorded including Eugene Garrety and others with fines ranging from 15 to 100 dollars. Reports of stolen car radiator ornament and a 1947 Cuchi motor scooter. Births announced for March 12 13 at St Anthony's and General hospital with local residents named.

Eugene Caleb Garrety Gaylord Deavilla Florence Dixie Joe Lee Joe Mendoza Leon Nona Beth Rushlow Betty O’neil Jack Eads John B. Forrest Samuel A. Grayson South Eighth Ave Clark Street Dodge Grover Chatterson Jefferson Ave Idaho Hawthorne Ave St. Anthony's Hospital Dominic Manfredo North Fifth Ave St. Anthony’s Hospital Lionel Evans South Fourth Ave General Hospital Wallace L. Chandler

Rifle Stolen From Punchboard Display in Salt Lake City

Clyde Stewart of a Salt Lake novelty firm reported his car in the 300 block West Lewis Street prowled. A .22 calibre single shot rifle and several punchboards were taken, total value about 43 dollars. The rifle was part of a punchboard display.

Clyde Stewart Salt Lake City Lewis Street Stewart Salt Lake

Valentine spending peaks at thirty million dollars

It is estimated that 30 million dollars was spent on valentines. The message to declare affection has long been costly.

Pioneer Farmer Dies in Idaho Rites

William Alma Byington 74 of R F D 2 North Bannock County pioneer farmer and school leader died Thursday in a Boise hospital. Born July 20, 1873 at Bedrock he married Emma Higgins in Pocatello 1897 later wed Ida Bybee Edwards 1939. Survived by one son and five daughters and several siblings. body to arrive in Pocatello Saturday. funeral arrangements pending.

William Alma Byington Bannock County Boise Mr. Byington Bedrock Joseph Henry Nancy Avery Byington Emma Higgins Pocatello Ida Bybee Edwards McCammon Grace Harold Byington Ogden Utah Elvira Kelly Lava Hot Springs Velma Moss Rockland Reba Cederholm Delpha Kirby Salt Lake City LaVern van Vleet Priest River Charles Byington Logan Parley Byington Susan Wilbur Ririe Martha Reed Alexander Hall Mortuary

Mrs Hannah S P Blackfoot death services announced

The Sandberg mortuary reports funeral services for Mrs. Hannah Sarah Paul Blackfoot who died Wednesday. Services will be held Saturday at 11 AM from the Pingree L D S church with Bishop Rulon Cammack presiding.

Blackfoot Sandberg Hannah Sarah Paul Pingree L. D. S Rulon Cammack

Dames Club Meet Planned at Manwaring Home

Special to the Post reports the Blackfoot Faculty Dames Club will gather at Mrs. O Elwood Manwaring residence Wednesday evening March 17. Jay Reader Moreland faced a driving without a muffler charge and pled guilty with a $2 fine.

Blackfoot — Faculty Dames Club O. Elwood Manwaring Blackfoot Jay Reader Moreland

Father of Pocatellan Dies

Michael Jordan of 336 East Whitman Wilkes Barre Penn reports the death of his father John Jordan 55 353 McLean St Wilkes Barre at noon Friday He is survived by his widow and three sons Richard Michael and John all of Pocatello.

Michael Jordan East Whitman John Jordan McLean St Wilkes Barre Penn

ISC Asks Civic Help From Pocatello Lions

Idaho State College student body president Howard Higgins urged the Pocatello Lions to boost town support for ISC to shift from a two year path toward stronger four year potential. Lions Club president Bob Purrington pledged full backing to promote the college in every possible way.

Idaho State College Pocatello Idaho State Howard Higgins ISC Pocatello Lions Higgins Lion Bob Purrington Lions Club

Four Die in Idaho Industrial Accidents in February

Idaho industrial accident board reports four February deaths, three in the lumber sector. The board also logged about 1,140 non fatal accident claims filed during the month.

Boise Industrial Accident Board Idaho

Japanese American Citizens League Contributes to St Anthony Mercy

Representatives of the Japanese American Citizens League donated 100 to the St Anthony Mercy hospital fundraising drive Friday morning. Sister Mary Vincent and Sister Mary Laurence accepted the gift from a league committee led by Shiozawa president Kunitsugu chairman and Yamashite. The group said civic participation justifies community benefits already enjoyed.

Pocatello St. Anthony Mercy Hospital

Blackfoot Scout Board to Convene

The Boy Scout board of review meets March 14 at 2 o clock in the court house. Holley Manwaring chairs. other officers include Cluff Johnson field executive Marlin Bingham district commissioner Elwood Manwareing achievement chairman Douglas Parkinson court of honor chairman and neighborhood commissioners Ellis Oram and James Clark.

Blackfoot Boy Scout Board of Review Court House Holley Manwaring Board of Review Cluff Johnson Marlin Bingham Elwood Manwareing Douglas Parkinson Court of Honor Ellis Oram James Clark

Squirrel blamed for power outage in Andover substation

In Methuen Mass the report notes brief power interruptions for Andover and a permanent outage for a squirrel that chewed a switch panel at a local electric company substation causing a short circuit.

Methuen Mass Andover Electric Company

Day One Collision Report in Pocatello

A rear end automobile crash occurred in the 400 block East Center Street at 6 10 p m Thursday. Clayton C Smith 19 of 1455 East Lewis Street drove a 1941 sedan into the rear of a 1946 coupe driven by Jack M Murphy 22 of 50 Campus Drive. Murphy stated he slowed to avoid the vehicle ahead. Front end damage to Smith and a bent trunk lid on Murphys car were noted.

Pocatello East Center Street Clayton C. Smith East Lewis St Jack M. Murphy Campus Murphy

Bear Lake Hospital Receives $100000 Federal Grant

Bear Lake Memorial hospital gains a $100,000 federal grant toward construction, the first Idaho county to win Hospital Construction Act funds. Bond sales of $200,000 are planned with bids on the project set later. construction expected to start this summer and finish in about six months, expanding capacity to 35 to 40 beds for roughly 10,000 residents.

Montpelier Idaho Bear Lake Bear Lake Memorial Hospital U. S. Public Health Service Sam V. Tunks Idaho, Hospital Advisory Council State Department of Public Health Memorial Hospital Bear Lake Basin L. J. Peterson Idaho Department of Public Health

Fire destroys chick brooderhouse at Riverside farm

Firefighters responded at 2 20 a m to E F Abnot farm in Riverside. The chick brooderhouse burned extensively and about 80 chicks perished. Fire Chief Earl Rogers cited an overheated stove as the likely cause.

Blackfoot E. F. Abnot Riverside Earl Rogers

Patrolman Resigns Over Parking Meter Flak

Lebanon Indiana patrolman Alva Lundy who enforced a new parking meter ordinance handed in his badge. He said he received constant censure with every ticket and could not bear the criticism any longer.

Lebanon Ind Alva Lundy Lundy

Blackfoot Irrigation Leaders Elected At Annual Meeting

Stockholders from the Blackfoot Irrigation, West Branch, and East Branch companies met in the chamber of commerce offices to elect officers and boards for 1948 and discuss canal futures. Elijah Clark was named president of Blackfoot and West Branch, with George Brower as vice president, and Frank Berlin presiding for East Branch. The meeting noted canal capacity, storage plans from Palisades Dam, and a $40,000 subscription to Palisades space with government aid for flood control wildlife refuge and recreation.

Blackfoot Blackfoot Irrigation Company West Branch Company East Branch Company Chamber of Commerce Elijah Clark George Brower Walter C. Buell Irving Anderson Albert Whitten Henry Henscheid O. H. Gerdes Walter Bithell West Branch East Branch Frank Berlin Neil Bithell Henry Felt LeRoy Barclay Blackfoot Irrigation ‘Company Shelley Kimball Blackfoot Company Palisades Dam Bithell Palisades

Esperanto Taught as Elective in Budapest General Schools

Esperanto is introduced as an elective in Hungary's general schools in Budapest, aligning with American grade school structures. The move signals formal acceptance of the language in mainstream education and may influence future linguistic curricula.

Budapest

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