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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1948

Page

3

Eastern Idaho to Join Gate City Fete for Freedom Train Event

The Freedom Train arrives in Pocatello for a 12 hour stop with an expected 25 000 visitors. A three mile parade leads the festivities featuring regional high school bands and floats including a Freedom Train committee banner and Sig guns from the naval ordnance plant.

Idaho Gate City Pocatello Station H. L. Fawson Boise George R. Phillips Jarvis Roubidoux Pocatello B. A. DeVére Bailey Historical Museum Itaho State College ISC Fawson Montpelier Twin Falls Arimo Rupert Malad Driggs Idaho Falls American Falls Burley Soda Springs Firth Ririe Bancroft McCammon Oakley Aberdeen Blackfoot Shelley Pocatello High School Sixth Ave Center Center St George Phillips Freedom Train Committee Naval Ordnance Plant

Records of intoxication and disturbance pleas with fines

Cecilia Kaiyou pleaded guilty to intoxication with a $25 fine. Irene Pocatello Henry Lee Browning and Geronimo Biones Perea faced intoxication and disturbing the peace charges with fines or guilty findings. Gordon Simmon 38 and Hezzie B Robinson 35 had bonds forfeited or fines of 15 and 15. Roy Edison McLaughlin 33 and Dorothy Toombs 33 pleaded guilty with $15 fines. Virginia Michaelson 27 and Alfred Deutschman 37 had intoxication charges with fines or bond forfeitures. Charley Bradley 43 pleaded guilty with a $15 fine.

Cecilia Kaiyou Irene Pocatello Henry Lee Browning Geronimo Biones Perea Gordon Simmon Hezzie B. Robinson Byers Jackson Roy Edison McLaughlin Dorothy Toombs Virginia Michaelson Alfred Deutschman Charley Bradley

Births Log Shows Several New Arrivals Across Idaho Towns

The Blackfoot and Pocatello areas report multiple births including boys and girls. Families listed include Lockyer, Cordingley, Patterson, Hansen, Cornia, Burnham, McLarney, and several couples with hospital names and dates in March. The notices appear from local hospitals and residences.

Blackfoot Ernest Patterson Parsons Hospital Andy Hansen Charles Cornia Leo Burnham McCammon

Sign Painter Sought as Kokomo Struck by Misspelled Streets

Kokomo Indiana seeks a street sign painter to fix dozens of incorrect signs. Four main streets named after pioneers were found mispelled after installation at city intersections.

Kokomo Ind

Pocatellans Plan Willow Run Visit

Twelve residents from Pocatello will travel Tuesday to the Kaiser-Frazer Willow Run plant in Michigan for ceremonies tied to the production of the 200 000th Kaiser-Frazer car. Officials of T A Stores announced the prize and attendees include William O Tolman Alma J Tolman Marvin R Tolman Ray Horrocks Willis McLaughlin Leland Muir and Jack Clark.

Kaiser-Frazer Willow Run Pocatellans Michigan United States T.A. Stores William O. Tolman Alma J. Tolman Marvin R. Tolman Ray Horrocks Willis McLaughlin Leland Muir Jack Clark

Jones avoids hoodoo intersection after DUI arrests

Melchester Jones will not drive for a while after two drunken driving arrests within six months at the same Detroit intersection. His second offense led to a 45 day jail sentence.

Detroit Melchester Jones Jones

Mrs Marion Shaffer 44 Funeral Held in Pocatello

Funeral services for Marion Emo gene Shaffer 44 of 1215 South Fourth Ave are set for 2 p.m. Thursday at the LDS Sixth Ward Chapel. Born April 29 1904 in St Paul Minnesota she was married to Joseph Shaffer in Tijuana Mexico in 1928. She leaves two daughters Joyce Eldredge and DeAnn Shaffer and a son Alfred all of Pocatello. Burial in Mountain View cemetery. Funeral director McHan Henderson.

Marion Emogene Shaffer South Fourth Ave LDS Sixth Ward Mrs. Shaffer St. Paul Minnesota Bart Sundae Joseph Shaffer Tijuana Mexico Idaho Falls Gardner Joyce” Eldredge DeAnn Shaffer Queen Alfred Shaffer Pocaello Ladies Auxiliary Local Painters Union Mountain View McHan- Henderson Funeral Home

Tolman Funeral Set for Joseph H Tolman

Funeral services for 77 year old Joseph H Tolman who died Sunday will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the LDS Third Ward church with Bishop Joel Loveland of the Tenth Ward officiating. Burial will follow in Star Valley Cemetery under the direction of Arthur W Hall Mortuary.

Joseph H. Tolman LDS Third Ward Joel Loveland Tenth Ward Star Valley Arthur W. Hall

Funeral services for Perly C. McVicker age 59

Funeral services for Perly C. McVicker 59 of 725 West Lander street will be held at 12 15 p m Wednesday at the Deseret Mortuary Salt Lake City Utah. He was born January 1 1889 in Noble County Ohio son of A S McVicker. He worked for Utah Oil Refinery Snyder Mines Modena and Wells later at Hailey Idaho and for Simplot Fertilizer Co in Pocatello the last two years. He married Mary E Moffat April 30 1930 in Preston Idaho and was a World War II veteran. Survivors include his widow two stepsons LaVere J and Morrell E Moffat of Salt Lake City and a brother Wilbert McVicker of South Dakota. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the McHan-

Perly C. McVicker West Lander Street Deseret Mortuary Salt Lake City Utah Mr. McVicker Noble County Ohio A. S. McVicker Utah Oil Snyder Mines, Inc Modena Wells Nevada Hailey Idaho Simplot Fertilizer Co Pocatello Mary E. Moffat Preston LaVere J Morell E. Moffat Wilbert McVicker South Dakota McHan- Henderson Funeral Home

Schooling Not Everything Builds Imposing Home in Horicon

Oliver O. Schmidt aged 44, with only a fourth grade education, constructed a grand Horicon home by hand. He tackled a key challenge, a straight three-flue chimney, with careful preliminary figuring to solve the issue.

Horicon Wis Oliver O. Schmidt

Election of 1948 Officers Highlight Elks Banquet

The Portneuf Lodge of the Independent and Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World held its annual banquet, calling it the year’s most successful affair. Ten new officers were installed including Clinton Morris as District Deputy and J. Harris as Exalted Ruler, with a board of trustees named and past rulers listed.

T. J. Coates Clinton Morris P.E.R J. D. Harris Joseph Griggs Will Smith Arthur J. Hamilton L. A. Rice Robert L. Randle Dowald McBride J. T. Jones J. K. Edwards Esquire Frank Allen Independent and Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World Portneuf Lodge

Blackfoot Firemen Contain Two Weekend Blazes

The Blackfoot fire department responded to two weekend fires. On Saturday at 11 40 a.m. they extinguished a blaze in an L D S tabernacle from an overloaded light line fuse box with little damage, said driver Earl Rogers. Sunday at 1 35 p.m. a fire started by a cigarette in a trailer bed on So Broadway but was extinguished before arrival, causing minimal damage.

Blackfoot L.D.S. Tabernacle Earl Rogers Kiam F. Butteane So. Broadway Rogers

U P Farm Car To Be Exhibited In Idaho in April

Union Pacific Railroad agricultural improvement car will make its second Idaho visit this year with stops in Arco April 20 21 Soda Springs April 22 Downey April 23 and Preston April 28.

U. P Union Pacific Railroad Pocatello Idaho Arco Soda Pee Downey Preston

West Cork aid uses whiskey for toothless relief clients

In West Cork Ireland relief clients unable to chew free beef receive whiskey as part of their aid. The practice reflects a local welfare adaptation amid shortages and emotional strain among recipients.

West Cork Ireland

Local Meat Packers See No Shortage

Pocatello meat packers and grocers say no meat shortage expected amid CIO strike. Some out-of-town supplies may be cut, but locally sourced meat remains available. Safeway and Peoples Market managers report adequate stocks with Swift and Co. ships from Portland Labour actions unlikely to disrupt local supply.

Care City Pocatello CIO Meat Packing AFL Fred Zwiegart Bob Purrington Safeway Swift and Co Portland Walter Oelwein Peoples Market

Fieldhouse Aid Offered by Idaho State College Alumni

Directors of the Idaho State College Alumni Association offer to match state funds for a new field house at ISC in Perry Swisher’s words. A 10 000 seat field house is recommended to the state board of education for action at its March 30 to April 2 meeting. The project may reach 650 000 or more and government aid is discussed as a possibility. Swisher says the association will raise its share by subscription. Admiral Peary found 26 bird species nesting within 450 miles of the North Pole.

Idaho State College Alumni Association ISC Perry Swisher State Board of Education Swisher

ISC Debaters Triumph After Northwest Nazarene Meet

Idaho State College teams won first in both upper and lower divisions at a meet held at Northwest Nazarene College in Nampa. Ralph Swisher and Herman McDevitt led the upper win, with Dick Savage and Melvin Andersen. Alan Nichols and Julia Ward top in the freshman and sophomore class. Swisher placed second in extemporaneous speaking, Ray Jay Davis third, and Davis second in ovation. On the return trip a collision occurred on U S highway 30 west of Bliss when a blowout forced their car off the road. no injuries were reported to Sheriff R E Cecil’s deputy.

Idaho State College Pocatello Northwest Nazarene College Nampa Ralph Swisher Herman McDevitt Dick Savage Melvin Andersen Alan Nichols Julia Ward Ray Jay Davis Davis United Press U. S. Highway 30 Bliss Arliss Shoemake Clinton Gene Goranson Pompie Johnson Jay Davis R. E. Cecil Rbd

Mrs Steenson Speaks on Equal Rights Amendment in Idaho Falls

Mrs Nellie Cline Steenson a state senator addresses the Business and Professional Women of Idaho Falls tonight voicing support for the Equal Rights Amendment. She notes opposition would remove women’s special legislature but argues war veterans’ legislation shows progress without harming female political action. Steenson plans to return to Pocatello Thursday morning.

Idaho Falls Nellie Cline Steenson

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News of Record Donald E. Lockyer Ruth Cordingley Ashton Charles Pizer North Main St General Hospital Thevor Moss South Eighth Ave William Robinson Portneuf Park John Sherry South Eleventh Ave Sherwin-Williams Mtant Pocatello Lodge Ponce A Piste Enamih Amy Modern. Roof & Insulation Co Lewis Lk Pure Maureen O'Hara John Payne Lizabeth Scott John Hodiak Admiral Peary North Pole Freedom Atom Club Gene & Smitty Calligan’s Alley Tom Smallwood Vince and Gate City Gaits ™ Ss Sm Bon Villa Club Don's Tower Inn Hiway Slot Machine Headquarters Jack's Club BOSS Kermit & Jack Clyde Gaines Callus Hi-Way Inn Fred’s North Main Chet Dude’s Confectionery South Main Montgomery Ward Campbell’s Coffee Shop Hotel Sir’s Cafe Ruth’s Cafe Savoy Cafe West Center Top-Hat Cafe West Bridger Highway E. Center Wennegren’s Sweet Shop Charlies Lunch Rth Avenue Workman Farr America Best Mwamburgers SUN Valley Bugs Bunny
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