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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1948

Page

7

Idaho D A R Holds 36th Idaho State Conference in Pocatello

The Idaho Daughters of the American Revolution opened their 36th annual state conference in Pocatello with a move to complete the Valley Forge Bell Tower project. National DAR historian general Mrs. Van Court Carwithen spoke as about 40 delegates attended.

Idaho Daughters of the American Revolution Pocatello Valley Forge America National Group van Court Carwithen DAR Old Fort Hall Blackfoot Wyeth Samuel C. Skiller Lewiston J. Franklin Bales Caldwell W. W. Brothers Trinity Parish Hall George R. Phillips Hotel Bannock Harley Mathisen St. Margaret’s

Holm Highlights Idaho Branch Stations At Aberdeen Talk

Dr. Glenn C. Holm of the University of Idaho emphasized the value of branch stations in Idaho at the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce annual meeting. He noted Idaho has five stations to capture varied rainfall, altitude and climate, with Aberdeen founded in 1913 as the second oldest. Nearly 175 attended the Aberdeen high school gym banquet with guests from Pocatello Blackfoot and Grandview. Ralph Knight led the Aberdeen station portion and Rev. Toeves gave the invocation as the chamber planned a spring city cleanup.

Glenn C. Holm University of Idaho Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce Idaho Aberdeen High School Pocatello J. L. (Ledge) Craig Pocatello Chamber M. L. Day Montgomery Wards C. Ed Flandro Irene Teeves Blackfoot Grandview George Woolley Aberdeen Chamber Ralph Knight Aberdeen Branch E. E Toeves Aberdeen Presbyterian Church Woolley

Distressed List Of Intoxication Cases In Record

Pablo Sunega bond forfeited for intoxication. Eugene George pleaded guilty with a $15 fine. Earl Tanoso pled guilty with a $25 fine. Vivian Mae Hardy bond forfeited for intoxication. Robert O'Dette intoxication charge and Louis Schofield running red light with $5 bond. Harold R. Smith running red light listed.

Pablo Sunega Eugene George eRoy Nichols Weasel Wildcat Earl Tanoso Vivian Mae Hardy Robert O’dette Louis Schofield Harold R. Smith

Will of L. Sumner Pond filed for probate

Harold J. Griffin and Betty Poulsen named as creditors or interested parties in the probate of Grace Sumner Pond who died February 23, 1948. Keith G. Pond is named executor. Attorneys for petitioners listed as Jones Pomroy and Jones. Also notes births: Carlson couple at Brennan Avenue March 19, Radford at Taft Avenue March 18, and Dye at Portneuf Park March 19.

L. Sumner Pond Grace Keith G. Pond Jones, Pomroy Jones James Carlson Brennan Ave General Hospital Zane Radford Taft Ave St. Thony’s Hospital Odell Dye Portneuf Park St. Anthony's Hospital

Pocatello Coca Cola Bottling Co Seeks Repair and Expansion

The Coca Cola Bottling Co of Pocatello at 1003 North Main St seeks to repair and enlarge its facility for a project valued around $10,000, with work to be performed in the city of Pocatello.

Pocatello Coca. Cola Bottling Co North Main St

Ex-state officer Vermillion sells Texas farm and buys New Mexico parcel

Roy Vermillion, former New Mexico state policeman, sold a farm at Dimmitt, Texas, and bought another west of Portales. A stranger arrived while he was tidying the new property, inquiring about buying it, and the sale closed.

Portales N. M Roy Vermillion New Mexico Dimmitt Tex

Veterans group to study vacation law for returning railroad workers

A Veterans of Foreign Wars post 735 committee will investigate laws requiring annual vacation and pay time for veterans returning to railroad jobs after military service. The committee, set up on Chester Martin’s motion, was announced at the Thursday meeting in Memorial hall along with reports from boxing freedom train and relief committees. Recruits Charles L Brown ing, Charles P Fairbanks, C L Hough, Osborne D Mullins, and James D Chivers were initiated. Nominees for upcoming posts included Dick Carter and a Putnam for post commander, George Parker, Chester Martin, and Laverne Cardwell for senior vice commander, Clifton Wells and Chester Martin for junior vice commander, E E Morgal and George Parker for quartermaster, Pete Contas, George Parker, Raymond O Neil, and Monte Royter as chaplains, John Long, Edwin Pierce and John Black as judge advocate, Laverne Cardwell and Maurice Manning as guard, Gordon Willis and J A McQuillan, and Dr Hyrum Hartvigsen as post surgeon.

Chester Martin Memorial Hall Charles L. Browning Charles P. Fairbanks C. L. Hough Osborne D. Mullins James D. Chi Maurice Manning Gordon Willis J. A. McQuillan Hyrum Hartvigsen

Simplot Establishes ISC Scholarship at Idaho State College

The Simplot Fertilizer Company of Pocatello will fund an annual 500 grant for Idaho State College students. O A Power, manager, announced three $100 freshmen awards and two $100 upperclass awards. Geology students are the focus though awards may go to allied sciences.

Simplot Fertilizer Company Pocatello Idaho State College O. A. Power Allied Sciences Power

Bowlers Banquet Slated March 31 in Pocatello

Annual Pocatello City Bowling Association banquet set for March 31 at 8 p.m. in the American Legion club. Election of officers for the coming year and prize presentations to City Tournament winners will highlight the evening, as the tournament continues this week starting Monday.

Pocatello City Bowling Association American Legion Club

In Ontong Java copra used as money

In Ontong Java copra or dried coconut meat functions as money, serving as a form of exchange in the local economy and shaping trade among island communities. The practice reflects traditional value systems and resource-based currency in the region.

Java

Dream Girl to Play in Pocatello Monday

Dream Girl a New York production will show in Pocatello Monday sponsored by the Pocatello Junior Chamber of Commerce for civic betterment announced by Mayor George R Phillips. The Jaycees plan two more productions Made in Heaven on May 12 and Kiss and Tell on June 9 with tickets on sale at Fan Music Co and Carnes Music.

Pocatello Dream Girl New York

Cars Collide At Intersection North Of Pocatello

A two-car collision occurred at 10 30 a m near Atwood s service station on U S highway 91 north of Pocatello. Mrs Jimmy Bowns 26 of Blackfoot driving a 1947 coupe struck Roy Bledsoe 49 of Twin Falls in a 1948 sedan left turning across the highway. No injuries were reported and rear fender and front end damage were noted.

Atwood Pocatello Carl Muir Muir Jimmy Bowns Blackfoot Bingham County Roy Bledsoe Twin Falls Bowns Bledsoe

Service Station Man Faces Charge In Crash

Reese Enfanger 20 of 107 North Grant Aves faces leaving the scene of an accident after a rear end crash in the 300 block West Lander street. The 1947 Buick sedanette owned by Frank Reese was found damaged at the station while Enfanger denies driving. Police linked him to the driver and 1:35 am burglary at the same station.

Reese Enfanger North Grant Aves Lander Street Enfanger Frank Reese Salt Lake City Bingham Roberts Lewis St Arthur Avenue Pocatello Reese Blackfoot Charles Wrenn Wrenn John Stucky North Arthur Ave Englanger S. M. Cook

Vidalia residents burn corn cobs to beat fuel shortage

During a cold spell in Vidalia Georgia residents improvised using corn cobs as fuel after supplies ran low. Hugh Thompson a milling company executive organized the pile and reported hot fires with little smoke. The note about Seminole Indians in Florida appears as a separate detail with no clear connection to the fuel story.

Vidalia Hugh Thompson

Garrett Freightlines Stockholders Meet Tonight

Ray A. Hendricks announced the annual stockholders meeting for Garrett Freightlines at 6 PM tonight in the Basnock hotel. Board election is the main business. The firm, started in 1913, now employs 650 people and operates 408 vehicles with Idaho payroll nearing 1.0 million dollars.

Ray A. Hendricks Garrett Freightlines, Inc Basnock Hotel Hendricks C. A. Garrett Pocatello Oscar W. Garrett Idaho Falls Norman W. Stedfeldt Wain Garrett Adrian Curtis Carl Sahlberg Portland Ore Idaho Garrett Brothers Sys

4 H Leaders Convene Training Session in Bannock County

Bannock county 4 H leaders gather for a training session set for 10 a.m. next Wednesday at the Bannock hotel. County leader Quentin Reynolds announced the event with principal speaker D E Warren of Moscow, state club leader, and invited speakers Martha Opedahl and Leatha Christensen.

Bannock County Bannock Quentin Reynolds D. E. Warren Moscow Martha Opedahl Leatha Christensen Murdock Pocatello Perry Swisher

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D.A.R Holm Aberdeen News of Record Harold J. Griffin Rexburg Betty Poulsen Probate Simplot ISC Pocatellans U. S Greece Evi Illas Main Street Roberts Everglades of Florida Sherwin - Williams Sherwin-Williams Sherwin Garrett Freightlines Reno Volk Pilsner Fresh Ranch Carton McGrath California Reno’s Frank & Doris Serean
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