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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1948

Page

2

Blackfoot meets to form soil district proponents favor plan

In Blackfoot Idaho more than 120 people attended the third of four meetings on creating a south Bingham soil conservation district. 38 of 39 landowners favored the district and speakers explained goals and benefits including potential acre gains from conservation and mapping for irrigation and drainage.

Blackfoot Bingham County D. Winmill Max Young Pingree M. B. Weston Aaron York Ira Clark North Bingham H. C. Elg Shelley H. L. McBirney Idaho Falls Claude G. Johnson North Country Roy Peterson Boise Conservation Department University Extension Division Winmill Soil Conservation Service Claude Johnson Ray Peterson

Innocent Verdict in Potato Cellar Theft Case

A jury returned an innocent verdict Thursday for Edward Quinlan accused of stealing two sacks of potatoes from the Campbell potato cellar on March 19. Judge Seporter presided as probate.

American Falls Roper Edward Quinlan Seporter Campbell

Funeral Services for Cyrus H. Watson Set for Monday

Funeral services for Cyrus H. Watson are scheduled for Monday at 2 p.m. at the Arthur W. Hall Chapel. The services are under the direction of Bishop Arnold Reddish of the L. D. S. Sixth Ward church.

Cyrus H. Watson Arthur W. Hall Arnold Reddish L. D. S. Sixth Ward

Samuel Herbert Fenwick 80 former Pocatello resident dies in Portland

Samuel Herbert Fenwick died at his daughter’s home in Portland Oregon on Friday aged 80. He was born February 19 1868 in Poritiac Illinois and moved to Great Falls then Pocatello before relocating to Portland in 1942 to work in shipyards. Survived by two sons Thomas and Arthur Fenwick of Pocatello, daughter Mrs Hazel Adams of Portland, brother Jack Fenwick of Spokane 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Arthur W Hall Mortuary.

Samuel Herbert Fenwick Pocatello Hazel Adams Portland Ore Mr. Fenwick Poritiac, Iil Thomas J Sarah H. Goodrich Fenwick Great Falls Mont Fenwick Lillian Cora Briscoe Mankas Colorado Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Thomas Arthur Fenwick Jack Fenwick Spokane Wash

Scoop's Store Featured in Trade Journal in Pocatello

Scoop's men’s store in Pocatello is highlighted in a current issue of a trade magazine on men’s ready-to-wear. The article notes eight years of growth in business and reputation, emphasizing the store’s theme "style, style, style" and founder Felt’s belief in using style.

Scoop Pocatello Men's and Scoop's Pocatalis Intermountain Ness Ip Felt Scaop

Hansen Named Head Of Gem FFA

Reed Hansen of Idaho Falls was elected president of the Gem FFA succeeding his brother Orv. Fred Seto of Nampa was named reporter and secretary while Keneth Kaphammer of Midway High School Lewisville was treasurer. Hansen and Kaphammer were selected as delegates to a fall state convocation in Kansas City.

Reed Hansen Idaho Falls Idaho’ Future Farmer Organization Orv FFA Fred Seto Nampa Ne Kelleyey Kenneth Kaphammer Midway High School Lewisville Kaphammer Ravens Kansas City Hansen Paphileen

Suspect Held Without Bail in California Slaying Case

Laszlo Varga, 19, held without bail as a fugitive from justice over the sex slaying of Mrs. Billee Rahe Morning, 22, wife of a minister. Three officers carried him into court in Santa Rosa as extradition papers were prepared for a preliminary hearing set for April 6.

Santa’ Rosa Calif Laszlo Varga Elko, Ney Billee Rahe Morning Varga

19 Killed In Crash In Corsica Flight From New Delhi

An Indian National Airways Vickers Viking crashed into Mount Cardo near Ajaccio Corsica in dense fog killing all 19 aboard. Four crewmen were found burned inside the cabin and 15 passengers lay in pines at the wreck site. Officials cited bad weather and failure to request a weather report.

Aiaccio Corsica Indian National Airways New Delhi London Mount Cardo British European Airways Rome Cardo Ajaccio

First U S Mint Glass Furnace Found Near Jamestown

The first United States mint was a glass furnace near Jamestown Virginia used to make glass bead currency for trade with Native Americans. It was uncovered in 1933 by farmer Jesse Dimmick who found colored glass fragments.

United States Jamestown Jesse Dimmick

Hint to motorists on battery terminal corrosion

A note explains that loose or corroded battery terminals cause hard starting. Green coating signals corrosion that can reduce or interrupt current flow and impair vehicle startup.

Crowds Enjoy orderly Freedom Train Stop In Salt Lake City

Thousands of Idahoans waited in mile long lines to view the Freedom Train and parade crowds along Main Street praised the orderly lines. Lt. Col. Robert F. Scott credited prior police planning from Pocatello and Salt Lake City for the smooth crowd management while Teton high school band drew applause from spectators. Army trainer planes performed in the sky as spectators watched aerial formations.

Robert F. Scott Salt Lake City Pocatello Main Street Teton High School Driggs Army

Blackfoot Driver Awarded Merit Card for Perfect Record

Blain C. Anderson of Blackfoot receives a company safety merit card from L. O. Head for a two year accident free driving record. J. Glen Anderson notes many offices nationwide are issuing similar awards to thousands of drivers.

Blackfoot Blain C. Anderson Railway Express Agency L. O. Head Express Company J. Glen Anderson Railway Express

California Session Ends After Budget Meet Debate

SACRAMENTO UP The state legislature adjourned its first budget session amid debate on the value of annual tax and emergency budget meetings. A majority supported repealing the constitutional amendment authorizing budget sessions alongside regular biennial ones, but the measure failed for lacking a two thirds majority.

Sacramento

Plans Mapped For IEA Session In Boise

Boise reports detail the Idaho Education Association two day delegate assembly set for April 23 24 drawing several hundred education workers from over 100 local associations. The program covers school finance teacher welfare certification retirement and teaching methods with a proposed constitutional change on appointing superintendents. Dr John Booth says emphasis is on stable revenue for the public school income fund and a need for similar state surplus to fund future programs. National PNG President Dr Glenn E Snow will attend and the association plans to move its headquarters to 616 State Street Boise.

Boise Idaho Education Association Sta John Booth Association Booth Glenn E. Snow Ephraim National Educational Association State Association State Street

Industry Asks Action On Taft Hartley In Miners Strike

The soft coal industry urged the White House to invoke the Taft Hartley act to end the 13 day miners strike. A spokesman said the decision must come now to enforce the law and protect the public from a coal shortage causing voluntary rationing. Reports circulated that Lewis may order miners to return to work on Monday, though not confirmed.

Washington White House Battle Lewis United Mine

Intoxication Pleas Reported For Two Residents

In a News of Record entry Ben Broncho pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined $15. Irwin Toane also pleaded intoxication, with details recorded in the same notice.

Ben Broncho Irwin Toane

List of Pocatello Residents and Birth Announcements

A compiled note lists numerous residents from Pocatello and surrounding areas with ages and addresses. It also records several births at St Anthony's and General hospitals on March 26 and 27, including Blackfoot and McCammon connections.

Blackfoot Births Report From Local Hospitals

Mr and Mrs Merthan Ellis of Blackfoot welcome a son on March 25 at Beck hospital. Mr and Mrs Jack Hatch of Moreland have a daughter on March 26 at Beck hospital. Mr and Mrs Don Schultz of Blackfoot greet a daughter on March 26 at Parsons hospital. Mr and Mrs John Tathey of Blackfoot announce a daughter on March 27 at Parsons hospital. Mr and Mrs Edward Stuart of Blackfoot welcome a daughter on March 27 at Parsons hospital.

Blackfoot Merthan Ellis Beck Hospital Jack Hatch Moreland Don Schultz Parsons Hospital John Tathey Blacksea Edward Stuart

Probate Court Petition for Gustaf Friberg Estate

Petition filed for administration after two years. In Camrose Alberta Canada Gustaf Friberg died intestate on Oct 10 1944. Petitioners seek clear title to Bannock county land where the deceased held an undivided one fourth interest. Petitioners Ernest A. Moser and Hazel Moser, attorney H. J. Swanson.

Gustaf Friberg Camrose Alberta Canada Bannock County Ernest A. Moser Hazel Moser H. J. Swanson

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