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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1948

Page

5

Railroad Layoff Tops Idaho Labor Picture

Idaho notes 168 Union Pacific railroad mechanical workers laid off in Pocatello effective Saturday. Nationwide, 208 laid off across the division, with about 85 percent in Idaho. Labor activity, job listings up 11 percent to 1081 on March 6, remains strong in construction, agriculture and service sectors. 11,189 job seekers listed March 1, including 1848 women and 5526 veterans.

Idaho Union Pacific Railroad Mechanical Department Pocatello E. L. Neeley Idaho State Employment Service UES Blackfoot Idaho Falls I.S.E.S

Regional Meet Frames Expansion Plans for Insurance Company

Commercial Travelers Insurance Co held a regional meeting in Pocatello to map growth across Idaho and neighboring states. Attendees included Harry Bryant and Arthur L. Liddle with plans to educate agents and expand into Oregon Montana Wyoming while continuing sales education initiatives.

Pocatello Commercial Travelers Insurance Co Idaho Arizona New Mexico Utah Colorado Nevada South Dakota Washington Oregon Montana Wyoming Harry Bryant Arthur L. Liddle Hugh Tuttle

Blue Card Use Explained At American Falls Meeting

Howard secretary manager of the Spert Chamber of Commerce outlined the Blue Card system for protecting local merchants at the American Falls Chamber of Commerce on March 8. The plan would inspect transient solicitors and issue blue cards to those deemed legitimate, with Rupert and Minidoka county already using the method. no vote was taken at the meeting chaired by Robert I. Ewing.

American Falls Howard Spert Chamber of Commerce Rupert Minidoka County Chamber of Commerce Robert I. Ewing

Concert To Aid ISC Press Box Fund At Spud Bowl

Idaho State's Intercollegiate Knights present a charity concert on April 8 in ISC Frazier auditorium. Jay Slaughter's orchestra features novelty numbers, a piano duet by John Taylor and Gaylord Sanford, and Gene Burton's original Short Horn Leap. Funds will build a press box at ISC's Spud Bowl. committee members include Jim Franklin chairman Earl Pond Byron Lemon and Elwin Reynolds.

Idaho State Intercollegiate Knights ISC Frazier Jay Slaughter John Taylor Gaylord Sanford Gene Burton ISC Andy Stavros Jim Franklin Earl Pond Byron Lemon Elwin Reynolds

Dale Manning Contest Winner at KEIO Kid's Club

First place went to Dale Manning age six daughter of Maurice and Mrs Manning of Portneuf Park for singing Four Leaf Clover at Chief Theater. She received an Argus Minca camera. Second place went to Earl Phippen age six son of Mr and Mrs L W Phippen for singing Old Man From China and earned a Betsy Ross Pan O Cake.

Keio Kid’s Club Dale Manning Maurice Manning Portneuf Park Manning Argus Minca Earl Phippen L. W. Phippen China

Judge Glennon Delays Decision in Blackrock Village Case

Fifth District Judge L. E. Glennon promised a ruling Friday after a hearing in Bannock County Courthouse on a writ of mandamus against county commissioners. The writ urged incorporation of Blackrock village. demurrers were filed and the judge took the matter under advisement.

Blackrock L. E. Glennon Fifth District Bannock County Glennon

Mrs Fisher 66 Pioneer Resident of Pocatello Dies

Minnie Fisher 66 widow of Fred Fisher longtime Pocatello resident died Saturday at her home after a brief illness. Born July 3 1881 in New Albany Indiana she married Fred Fisher July 3 1904 in Milford Wyoming later moving to Pocatello. Survivors include sister Belle Cole Falls City Oregon brother Albert Alexander New Albany and Jennie Macon Milwaukee. Funeral arrangements by McHan Henderson Funeral Home.

Minnie Fisher Fred Fisher Pocatello North Ninth Ave New Albany Indiana Sidney and Adaline Russell Alexander Milford Wyoming Fisher Belle Cole Win Falls Albert Alexander Ind Jennie Macon Milwaukee Wisconsin McHan-Henderson Funeral Home

Actress Martha Vickers to wed A. C. Lyles

Actress Martha Vickers and publicity man A. C. Lyles announced Saturday they will marry Monday after obtaining a marriage license. The pair plan a civil ceremony and enter married life in Hollywood with public attention nearby.

Hollywood Martha Vickers A. C. Lyles

Government lifts ban on Hungarian food parcels

Budapest report says a government ordinance ends restrictions on sending Hungarian food parcels to countries with serious food shortage, with exceptions for Germany Spain and Greece. The measure broadens humanitarian aid while excluding three European nations.

Budapest Germany Spain Greece

Multiple Indictments and Fines in Local Court Docket

The record lists Luciano Salina 49 pled guilty intoxication fined 15 dollars. J. C. Hutchens bond forfeited after running a red light 5 dollar bond. Harold C. Perryman 59 bond forfeited intoxication 15 dollars. Joe Hardy intoxication pled guilty fined 15 dollars. Joe Taquenah intoxication and Johnnie Silvas disturbing the peace pled guilty fine 15 dollars. Russell Charles Jackson 46 disturbing the peace pled guilty fined 25 dollars. Material purchases include Yes and oil 126 dollars building materials 448.07 groceries 459.77 rent and repairs to a building in Pocatello. Attorney for plaintiff Henry McQuade.

Luciano Salina J. C. Hutchens Harold C. Perryman Joe Hardy Joe Taquenah Johnnie Silvas Russell Charles Jackson Pocatello Henry McQuade

Suits Filed Against Charles Robinson for Breach of Contract

Four complaints signed by A. V. Cloud accuse Charles Robinson of breach of contract and seek damages totaling 376.20 for groceries. The actions outline claims for unpaid grocery charges and related damages in a local court.

A. V. Cloud Charles Robinson

Local Birth Announcements From Pocatello and Blackfoot

Ace Hansen and Rolla Stumbo, both from Pocatello, are listed among residents with births. Marion and Mrs Savage of Lava Hot Springs report a girl born March 12 at St Anthony's hospital. Wilson Rice of 312 McKinley Ave and Fred Courtney of 533 North Twelfth Ave announce newborn girls on March 13 at St Anthony's hospital. Raymond Gard ner and spouse announce a daughter born at Parsons hospital in Blackfoot on a recent Saturday at 3:00 a.m.

Marion Savage Lava Hot Springs St. Anthony's Hospital Wilson’ Rice McKinley Ave Fred Courtney North Twelfth Ave St. Anthony’s Hospital Raymond Gardner Parsons Hospital Blackfoot

Funeral services announced for Arthur Edgley and William Alma Byington

Arthur Edgley aged 71 will have funeral services Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Arthur W. Hall Chapel with President W. P. Whittaker presiding. Burial in Mountain View cemetery. William Alma Byington aged 74 will have services Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the LDS Fourth Ward church with Bishop Ole C. Hess presiding. Burial in Lava Hot Springs cemetery under Arthur W. Hall Mortuary direction.

Arthur Edgley Arthur W. Hall W. P. Whittaker Mountain View Cemetery William Alma Byington LDS Fourth Ward Ole C. Hess LDS Eighth Ward Lava Hot Springs

Long Illness Claims Life Of Mrs Olive Allen Granden

Mrs Olive Allen Granden age 67 of Rt 1 North died after a lingering illness at a local hospital. Born June 4 1880 in Idaho Falls she moved to Pocatello in 1882 and lived there since. She married William B Granden on November 1 1904 and was active in the Baptist church and Portneuf Grange. Survivors include her husband one sister Mrs Sterling Justice of Paradise Valley Nevada and two brothers George W Allen and Charles M Allen both of Pocatello. Funeral services are Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Downard Chapel with Rev A E Beasley officiating burial in Mountain Hill Cemetery.

Olive .Allen Granden Rt. 1 North Charles A. and Gustaf, Olsen Allen Idaho Falls Pocatello William B. Granden Baptist Church Portneuf Grange Sterling R. Justice Paradise Valley, Nev George W Charles M. ‘Allen Downard Chapel A. E. Beasley The Mountain View Cemetery

Youth Held in Bannock County Jail for Scooter Theft

A 17 year old youth, detained Friday in American Falls, is charged with possession of a motor scooter reported stolen from Pocatello Thursday night. The theft was reported by Grover Chatterson of 544 Jefferson Ave.

Bannock County American Falls Pocatello Grover Chatterson Jefferson Ave

When Lightning Fuses Sand Forms Glassy Fulgurite

A lightning strike in sandy ground creates a fulgurite a glassy tube of fused sand. The natural occurrence showcases how electrical discharge can reshape silica into solid forms right underground.

Beaveronian Copy All In Beaveronian Copy All In

AMERICAN FALLS The Beaveronian staff has finished sending in the last copy to Myers and Company Topeka Kansas for the 48 page yearbook with red and white padded leather covers The book should arrive in American Falls by May 1 Co editors are Verla Rae Hartley and Margaret Butler

Beavers The Beaveronian American Falls High School Thelma Sweet Verla Rae Hartley Tommy Davie Margaret Butler Helen Kucera Ival Thornton Don Ringe Vaughn Morgan James Reed Bob Misenhimer American Falls Myers and Company Topeka Kansas Verla Rae Hartley Ef Dick Zaring Ival Thornon George Kunz Bern Idaho

Veterans oppose move against pleasure flying bill

Idaho Aircraft Operators Association members plan a protest over President Truman's bill restricting pleasure flying under the G I Bill. In Coeur dAlene the group discussed the measure and handed it to secretary Jim Blaine to forward to the National Aircraft Operators Association for action with the Senate.

Idaho Aircraft Operators Association Harry S. Truman Coeur d'Alene Jim Blaine Ada County National Aircraft Operators Association Senate

Return To Wild West Tactics Brings Jailing

On Saturday morning in Pocatello east side Wilbert B Tademy argued with a woman and used a nail file then seized a revolver and fired gunshots. Police found him with the gun and he was jailed on disturbing the peace and released on a $50 bond later that morning. He was to appear before Police Judge R Don Bistline Monday morning.

Pocatello Wilbert B. Tademy Tademy Pocatello City R. Don Bistline

Fashion Show Series Is Ended

A fashion show sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi and the Women’s Aeronautical Association was held Saturday at the Bannock Hotel. Fashions were provided by the People’s Store and models included Mrs. Ray Brookhart, Mrs. B. H. Evans, Miss Beverly Wilson, Kathleen McMahon, and Johnny Mauk. Jack Holt Shoe Company supplied some shoes. Over a hundred people attended.

Beta Sigma Phi The Women's Aeronautical Association Bannock Hotel People’s Store Ray Brookhart B. H. Evans Beverly Wilson Kathleen McMahon Johnny Mauk Jack Holt Shoe Company

Talks by Mrs. Collison on World Faith at Bannock

Mrs. Mary Collison of Geyserville California delivers two Baha i World Faith lectures at the Bannock hotel this weekend. The Saturday 8 p m session in the Gem Room covers Has Mankind a Future and the Sunday 8 p m talk in the Gem Room addresses world government as the only defense against another world war.

Mary Collison Geyserville Calif Bannock Hotel Collison

Music Club To Meet Wednesday

The Potatello Music Club plans its March program featuring works of Gilbert and Sullivan. Mrs. George W. Smith and Mr. R. F. Goranson co chairmen. The meeting is Wednesday March 17 at 2 00 p m in Parish Hall. Officers should attend the 1 00 p m board meeting.

Gilbert and Sullivan Potatello Music Club George W. Smith R. F. Goranson Parish Hall

Museum receives University of Chicago fossil collection

The University of Chicago donates its vertebrate fossil collection to the History Museum. The thousands of specimens include fish amphibians reptiles and mammals dating back over 200 million years.

Chicago University of Chicago Hi i History Museum

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