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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1948

Page

3

Mystery Car Abandoned Near Gate City Disappears

A wandering Photographer found a four door Oldsmobile on its roof near Bannock county line by the 30 Club west of Pocatello. No occupants or other vehicles were seen. investigators found no record of injuries or the car at local hospitals. The scene puzzled authorities as the auto later vanished without trace. If anyone can identify the vehicle or provide details, contact the sheriff.

Bannock County Pocatello Ea SP Gia Tidak Allen Highway 30

4-H Leaders Meet in Blackfoot for Training Session

A 4-H club leaders training meeting is set at the county courthouse in Blackfoot today at 1 15 p m. Aaron York announced, with D E Warren and Martha Opedahl directing instruction. Warren will outline objectives and demonstrations, with youth program planning and transfer of training to members discussed by local and Aberdeen leaders.

Blackfoot Court House Aaron York Bingham Martha Opedahl Warren Bingham County York Joyce Ann Merrell Ed “Hansen Aberdeen Harland Stevens

Margurite Hall Long Funeral Services Set

Funeral services for Margurite Hall Long aged 43 who died Wednesday in Lava Hot Springs will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Lava Hot Springs LDS church with Bishop J R Maughan officiating. Friends may call at the Arthur W Hall mortuary Saturday morning. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery.

Margurite Hall Long Lava“Hot ‘Springs Lava Hot Springs LDS ‘Church J. R. Maughan Arthur W. Hall Mountain View

Speeding case plea and penalties from local records

A records note shows Jared OQ pleading guilty to speeding with a fine of 1 dollar. Frank Bell faces intoxication charges with a 15 dollar fine. Wesley Miller also pleads guilty to intoxication with penalties set.

Jared OQ Reese -Info Frank Bell Wesley Miller

Local Guilty Pleas and Marriage License Notices

Gerald M. Christiansen pleaded guilty with a fine of 15 dollars. Lorin J. T light pleaded guilty with a fine of 70 dollars. Marriage licenses issued: Duane Clark, 220 Pocatello. Ormond, 18, Pocatello. Dean E. Gunnell, 28, Soda Springs. Phyllis Mathews, 18, Soda Springs.

Gerald M. Christiansen Lorin J. T Light Duane Clark Pocatello Ormond Dean E. Gunnell Soda Springs Phyllis Mathews

District Court Suit for Collection on $8000 Note

A.G. ve and R. Morrison sue C C Williams and Edison Brown in district court seeking collection of an $8000 promissory note. Attorneys for plaintiffs are Black and Black.

Sec A.G. Ve R. Morrison C.c.williams Edison Brown

Births in city add three new babies on March 25

Mr and Mrs William Keaton 1045 North Harrison Ave announce a girl born March 25 at General hospital. Mr and Mrs Carl Smith 618 South Eleventh Ave report a girl born March 25 at St Anthony's. Mr and Mrs Keith Corbridge 637 North Main St announce a boy born March 25 at St Anthony's hospital.

William Keaton North Harrison Ave General Hospital Carl Smith South Eleventh ‘Ave St. ‘Anthony’s Keith ‘Corbridge North ‘Main St. Anthony's Hospital

Probate court petition for letters of administration

Probate court petitions filed for letters of administration in two estates. One concerns Dick W. Henderson who died intestate May 2, 1946 and Benjamin W. Henderson who died intestate Feb 29, 1948, with Robert W. Henderson as petitioner and attorney B W Davis. The other concerns Simpson M. Jensen who died intestate in Pocatello on March 15, 1948.

Dick W. Henderson Benjamin W. Henderson Batate Robert W. Henderson Arimo W. ‘Davis Simpson M. Jensen

Pocatello High School Notes on Home Living Classes

Pocatello High School students in Home Living and Interior Decorating courses study modern teaching methods and hands on projects. They tour Penins furniture, compare Persian designs with modern patterns, learn rug and carpet choices, linoleum selection, silverware basics, place settings, and handcraft skills including stencil artwork and dyeing rags.

Came Sd H Chka J. G. Edai Penn Burt H. Clark Patry ‘Harman Papa Garrison Q. D. Garrison

Seal Hunters Afloat After Teazer Sinks Off Coast

Twenty seal hunters drift on an ice floe between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland as the Teazer sinks after a boat crushing ice. Royal Canadian Air Force planes search through heavy snow while weather limits visibility and hampers food drops near St Pauls Island.

Halifax N.S Nova Meterr Newfoundland Vale Acton Royal Canadian Air Force Cabot Strait Gulf of the St. Lawrence River North Atlantic Tiny St. Paul's

Youth Arrested in Pocatello Bowling Alley Burglary

A 15 year old youth was arrested on first degree burglary charges after sheriff's officers linked him to the break in at a Pocatello bowling alley. He allegedly took keys from the janitor's pocket and entered the building with the janitor he was rooming with, then took $5 in small change.

Pocatello

Educators Endorse Selective Service But Oppose Universal Training

Delegates at a national conference on higher education representing about 380 colleges endorsed selective service if needed to meet manpower, while rejecting universal military training as unnecessary and unwise. The joint policy stresses adequate defense with strong air and sea power and a capable, mobilizable force.

Chicago National Conference On Higher Education Department of Higher Education National Education Association U. S Congress

Egg Hunt site moved to city park due to weather

Blackfoot announces a weather related change for the Easter event. The hunt for children under seven moves to the football field in the city park while older children search the park beside the field. Frank Fullmer, Youth Welfare chairman, cites mud risk at the fairgrounds.

Frank Fullmer

Visiting Apostle to Speak at Pocatello Stake Conference

Elder Harold B. Lee of the twelve apostles will be the visiting speaker at the Pocatello Stake Quarterly Conference with principal sessions at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Frasier Hall at Idaho State College. A fireside Sunday evening at the LDS Institute will feature Lee addressing members of the Pocatello and West Pocatello Stakes.

Harold B. Lee Quorum of Twelve Apostles Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints Salt Lake City Pocatello Stake Frazier Hall Idaho State College William P. Whitaker Elder Lee M Men and Gleaner Girls Pocatello West Pocatello LDS Institute TSC

Portneuf Grange Sets April 6 Meeting for People's Bank Plan

The Portneuf Grange will hold a meeting on April 6 at 8 p.m. in the Portneuf Grange Hall to discuss starting a People's Bank. Representatives from other associations will attend to assist the local grange in launching the project.

Portneuf Grange

Idaho Falls Judge to Speak at Chamber Banquet

Speaker Bla z er Ot Judge C J Saree of Idaho Falls will be main speaker at the chamber of commerce farmer merchant banquet at Thomas on Friday March 26.

Blazere OT C. J. Saree Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce Thomas

Polio Aid Leaders Plan Center Locations in Idaho

Bannock county NFIP chair B A Mc Devitt will travel from Pocatello to Boise for a Monday conference called by Idaho Rep L Dee Belveal. Representatives will discuss establishing acute treatment centers in northern and eastern Idaho with Lewiston Moscow and Idaho Falls or Pocatello as possible sites.

Bannock County National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis B. A. McDevitt Pocatello Boisé L. Dee Belveal Idaho McDevitt Lewiston-Moscow Idaho Falls National Headquarters

Weather Cuts Down Coal Supply In Pocatello

Pocatello coal dealers report slack supplies as daily blizzards fail to aid the strike bound industry. They urge voluntary rationing, with Mayor George R. Phillips ready to back a rationing program if needed. Early estimates of a two week supply now suggest about a week at best unless cooperation improves.

Pocatello Ealers George R. Phillips

Aberdeen church to feature Easter communion and new Estey organ

Plans at St Pauls Lutheran Church in Aberdeen call for Easter Sunday communion at 8 p m. A newly shipped Estey electric organ will be dedicated and played by church organist E G Koch. The sermon titled Easter Tableau will follow.

Aberdeen St. Paul's Lutheran Church Estey E. G. Koch

Recital by Malad artists at Tabernacle March 26

Malad hosts a recital featuring drama tenor Vito Petrone and pianist Mary Petrone at 8 p m in the Maladeas Tabernacle. The event is sponsored by Malad women’s clubs including Belletrist Fine Arts War Mothers Legion Auxiliary Jay C Ettes and Ladies Literary.

MALAD Vito Petrone Mary Petrone Riece Maladeas Tabernacle Belletrist Fine Arts War Mothers Legion Auxiliary Jay-C-Ettes Ladies Literary

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