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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1949

Page

6

Idaho State College Debating Champion to Meet New Rival

Ralph Swisher of Pocatello and Herman McDevitt of Moscow meet at the Idaho Speech Conference hosted by Idaho State College. Six schools compete in two divisions for debate with teams from Idaho State, University of Idaho, Ricks College, Northwest Nazarene, College of Idaho, and Northern Idaho College of Education. Topics cover Federal Aid to Education, with entrants in oratory and interpretative reading from ISC and other colleges.

Idaho State College University of Idaho Ralph Swisher Pocatello Herman McDevitt Axho Moscow Idaho ISC Swisher John Squires McDevitt Idaho Colleges and Universe University of Moscow Carl L. Isaacson Ricks College Rexburg Northwest Nazarene College Nampa College of Idaho Caldwell Northern Idaho College of Education Lewiston Squires Guard Willmore Lava Hot Springs Eugene Price Idaho Falls Mel- Win Anderson Pompie Johnson Gordon Davis John Rademacher Robert Hillman Jack Kvarfordt Jeanne Clark Pat McDevitt Barbara Ladd Polly Fitch Ferrel Lusk Malad David Hubbard Ao C. Reynolds

Soda Springs High School Stage Show

The Soda Springs senior class presented a two act comedy Apple of His Eye on March 18 and 19. Cast included Don Ellis Nadine Madsen Ralph Orsley Neta Bowman and others. Director was Owen Nelson. Host and hostess were Mr and Mrs Dick Norstrum at a poker party with Emma Bruce Glen Egg high score and Jay Allred low. Local residents visited relatives and a baby girl was born to Bud Balls and wife.

Soda Springs Soda Springs High School Don Ellis Nadine Madsen Ralph Orsley Neta Bowman David U J. D. Rompel Marco Phelps Christensen Grace Allen Gary Steer Owen Nelson Dick Norstrum Emma Bruce Run Egg Jay Allred All Feilds Glen Egg

Slot Permit Rejected by Pocatello Officials

The Pocatello city council denied a slot machine license for Ralph D. Romig owner of the Green Lantern across from Idaho State College. After a week, council reversed the ruling following protests from student body president Bill Folsom ISC alumni leader Lewis Crowley and Perry Swisher, with Romig seeking summer operation only.

Pocatello Idaho State College Alumni Association Ralph D. Romig Green Lantern Bill Folsom Lewis Crowley ISC Alumni Association Perry Swisher Asp Ttation Romig

Photog Splatters Soup in Senate Restaurant Revenge

Marion Carpenter a 29 year old photographer splashed a bowl of bean soup onto Globe columnist Tris Coffin in the senate restaurant to protest comments about her congress portraits. She offered to pay a 15 dollar cleaning bill.

Washington Senate Congress Marion Carpenter Globe Syndicate Tris Coffin

Greeks Seek Frontier Aid From Allies in Fight on Communists

Greek Prime Minister Themistocles Sophoulis urged late yesterday for American or allied troops to help defend Greece's northern border against Communist guerrillas. He said Greece's struggle was international in scope and proposed foreign troops join under UN or NATO auspices.

Athens Greece Themistocles Sophoulis Sophoulis

Building Trades Unions Begin New Contract Talks

Five local AFL crafts in the Pocatello Building Trades Council initiated labor contract negotiations with Gate City contractors. The Painters, Sheet Metal Workers, Carpenters, Teamsters, and Laborers are involved. Secretary M. C. Larsen expects a settlement around April first.

American Federation of Labor Crafts Pocatello Building Trades Council Gate City M. C. Larsen Larsen

Grade Crossing Crash Kills Woman in Lewiston Area

Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth Steigers, 50, died when her truck was struck by a logging train at a grade crossing near Lenore, Lewiston. The train dragged the vehicle about 500 feet before stopping. Steigers resided on Cherry lanes and ran a beauty parlor in the town.

Lewiston Ruth Elizabeth Steigers Here

Crane Worker Killed in Salt Lake City Accident

Bert Lake, 32, a crane operator for American Foundry and Machine Co., Salt Lake City, was crushed to death yesterday afternoon when he became wedged between a beam and a crane while working in the cleaning department.

Salt Lake City Bert Lake Aene American Foundry and Machine Co

Soviets Keep Folk In Dark On US Exchange Efforts

The U S State Department said Moscow fears Russians gaining freedom via contact with American ideas. A 36 page white paper cites dozens of Moscow blocks on cultural scientific and technical exchanges to limit information flow.

Washington U. S State Department Kremlin Department Moscow

Warehouse Space Bids Announced for Phillips Field

Sealed bids for warehouse space rental at Phillips field are due by 5 p.m. on Thursday March 31. Space is available in buildings 229 230 234 and 235 and may be examined 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. on weekdays.

Phillips Field B. D. Reese Reese

Reunion draws 237 children in Montpelier LDS event

About 237 children attended the LDS second ward reunion in Montpelier with a program featuring a quartet including Eugene Shephard Lyman Barrett Doyle Anthony and Joe Kinzinger, plus readings, a talk, and music. Women of the Moose plan an apron and coverall dance March 26 at Georgetown gym. Roma Nield received a mission call to the north central states. Seminary dance set for April 2 at the second ward church. Velma Larson George town and Russell Miller Dingle are recuperating after major operations at Bear Lake hospital. Citizens urged to register and vote in the Pocatello municipal election on April 5.

Women of the Moose Georgetown Bear Lake Hospital Velma Larson Russell Miller Dingle

Union Pacific Names New Traffic Executives

Union Pacific railroad board elected Am brose J. Seitz to executive vice president and named William T. Burns as traffic vice president. James R. MacAnally becomes general freight manager, Norman B. Marvin rises to assistant freight traffic manager.

Union Pacific Railroad Board of Directors Ambrose J. Seitz William T. Burns Seitz Omaha James R. MacAnally Burns Norman B. Marvin

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