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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1948

Page

3

Twin DieSuffocation in Gate City Bed Accident

A two month old Pocatello boy Joseph Harold Moates died from suffocation after becoming tangled in bed clothing. Son of Joseph L. Moates and Mrs. Moates, the infant was born January 24, 1948, in Pocatello. He leaves a twin sister Laureta, both grandmothers and grandfathers, with funeral arrangements pending.

Gate City Pocatello Joseph Harold Moates Joseph L. Moates Idaho State College Army Air Base Paratalla Wee Ranartsadantana Theo Lepvlutu Young Joseph Laureta L. Moates Harold Black Joseph Moates Salmon, Idaho McHan-Henderson Funeral Home

Gate City Construction Shows Increase in Permits

Fire department records show Po catello issued 108 503 in building permits for March this year up from February by 57 262 and up from 1947's 50 300. The breakdown lists 7 new residences 34 remodels 3 new businesses 6 remodels and 4 private garages totaling 108 503 with 77 wiring permits also issued.

Pocatello

Speaker David Starry to Lecture at Idaho College

David Edward Starry, veteran traveler of the West Indies and the Americas, will speak at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Frazier Hall on the Idaho State College campus. He is brought by the Humphrey lecture bureau of Pasadena, California.

David Edward Starry West Indies South Central America Idaho State’ College Frazier Hall Humphrey Lecture Bureau Pasadena Calif

Post Carrier Comes Home From Los Angeles Trip

Leo Anderson and his father Beldon returned from a week in Los Angeles after Leo won the Post subscription contest. They flew with Western Air Lines and met Roy Rogers and his horse Trigger, Andy Devine, and appeared on Kay Kyser and People Are Funny. Leo praised the trip but was glad to be back in Pocatello.

Leo Anderson Beldon Anderson Maplewood Ave Los Angeles Leo POST Western Air Lines Roy Rogers Trigger Roy Andy Devine Dad Andy Kay Kaiser Pocatello

Senators Thanked For Freedom Train

Pocatello superintendent George N. Green sent letters Friday to Senators Glen Taylor and Henry Dworshak thanking them for help in placing Pocatello on the Freedom Train itinerary. He noted the train’s visit to Pocatello last Saturday and expressed heartfelt gratitude for the senators’ responsive assistance.

Glen Taylor Henry Dworshak Pocatello George N. Green

Naturalization docket moved to after April 1

The Fifth district court naturalization business will be shifted to after April 1. Arthur G. Olsen, deputy clerk in Walla Walla Washington, was informed by a letter from D. W. Brewster Spokane Washington district director of naturalization with the U S Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service.

Fifth District Court Walla Walla Wash Arthur G. Olsen D. W. Brewster Spokane U. S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service

Ban nock County Issues 164 Beer Licenses to Date

Ban nock County board members said by Monday a total of 164 retail beer licenses have been issued to date across the county.

Bannock County Board of County Commissioners

Seattle ships boom under wartime build push

Records show more than 60 million dollars spent on constructing wartime ships in Seattle from August 1, 1917, to January 31, 1918, making Seattle one of the nation’s largest shipbuilding centers during World War I.

Seattle

Bids Sought for Light Delivery Pickup Truck at Idaho State College

The State Purchasing Agent invites sealed bids to 3:00 PM April 12, 1948 at the Bursar Idaho State College Pocatello Idaho for a pickup truck suitable for light delivery. Bids opened publicly with delivery date details and a 5 percent proposal guarantee. The State may reject any or all bids, WM J BARTZ Deputy Purchasing Agent LL.C. Adv.

Idaho State College Pocatello Idaho WM. J. Bartz Ll.c

Bids Sought for 1000 Tablet Armchairs at Idaho State College

Notice to bidders from the Bursar at Idaho State College Pocatello requests proposals by 2 00 PM on April 12 1948 to furnish 1000 tablet armchairs for classroom use. Each bid must include a 5 percent bid guarantee via cashier's or certified check or a bond approved by the State Purchasing Agent payable to the Treasurer of Idaho and delivered with the proposal.

Idaho State College Pocatello, Co Idaho WM. J. Bartz Pocatello

Blackfoot Easter Egg Hunt Becomes Annual Event

About a thousand children joined the Chamber of Commerce Easter egg hunt in Blackfoot. Youth welfare committee organized the event and prizes were awarded for eggs bearing merchant names. Scout troop 77 dyed over 2000 eggs, and officials expected a strong turn to annual observance.

Blackfoot Chamber of Commerce Blackfoot Boy Scout Troop 77 Chamber Frank Fullmer Scout Troop 77 Fullmer NuArt Roxy

American Falls Operetta Tonight

American Falls high school students present their annual operetta Tea House of Sing Le tonight at 8:15 in the high school auditorium. Directed by Floraine Neilson, the cast features Roberta Swim Helen Aguirre Kay Morgan Otto Reitz Dallas Gill Billie Bryan Helen Deeg Vaughn Morgan Earl Mayer with 42 chorus members and Angela Paniogue as accompanist. Assisting with staging are Dick Zaring Tommie Davie and Ronald Pierson.

American Falls Floraine Neilson Roberta Swim Helen Aguirre Kay Morgan Otto Reitz Dallas Gill Billie Bryan Helen Deeg Vaughn Morgan Earl Mayer

Idaho State College summer session expands enrollment

Dr. R C Stevenson announced June 9 opening for Idaho State College summer term with more upper division courses and nine week terms from June 9 to August 11. One week July 19 to August 7 courses carry one credit in school administration conservation education recreation and health. New offerings include library organization and administration and constitutional history. A five member faculty includes Don ald Lunberg from Cornell University joining others to be announced. Nine week courses cover auto and aviation mechanics electricity and radio at the vocational college.

Idaho State College R. C. Stevenson Stevenson Chamber of Commerce United States Donald Lunberg Cornell University Vocation College

Spencer George Godfrey Funeral Services Set

Funeral services for Spencer George Godfrey 79 of Lava Hot Springs will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Lava Hot Springs LDS church. Burial will follow in Lava Hot Springs cemetery under the direction of Arthur W. Hall Mortuary.

Spencer George Godfrey Lava Hot Springs LDS Church Arthur W. Hall

Funeral services for Samuel H Fenwick held in Oregon

Samuel Herbert Fenwick, 80, died Friday in Portland Oregon. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hall Mortuary Chapel with Bishop George J. Davis of the LDS Seventh Ward presiding. Burial will follow in Mountain View cemetery.

Samuel Herbert Fenwick Portland Ore Hall George J. Davis LDS Seventh Ward Mountain View Cemetery

Peddling Offenses and Birth Announcements Reported

Bruce Stanley Kogan and Vincent Picallo cited for peddling without license. several intoxication guilty pleas with fines ranging from 10 to 100 dollars and bond forfeitures. Birth notices include three new babies at St Anthony's hospital on March 27 28 and 29.

Bruce Stanley Kogan Vincent Joseph Picallo Roland George Irving Slaughter Jim Eagle Snyder Wishop Lorin Edmo Harry Thomas Fishburn South Twelfth Ave St. Anthony's Hospital William Francis North Garfield Ave St. Anthony’s Hospital Floyd Ranstrom East Center St Charles Broncho Blackfoot St. Anthony’s. Hospital Brixen Price McCammon General Hospital Albert Kittleman North Arthur Ave Don Schiers Campus Drive

Bannock County Dominates ISC Enrollment Report

Idaho State College released enrollment figures showing all 44 counties represented among 1336 students. Bannock County leads with 588 students, followed by Twin Falls 91, and Bingham and Bonneville 88 each. Men outnumber women 1047 to 289, with liberal arts the largest school and pharmacy second.

Idaho State College Anna Q. Cluff Idaho Bannock County Twin Falls County Bingham Bonneville Jerome Power Minidoka ISC Liberal Pharmacy

Drunk Driving Cases Transferred to Probate Court

Drunk driving charges against Frank Blazing a Batise village trustee and intoxication charges against Margie Maruski were moved from the justice court to probate court on defense request. Arrests occurred Jan. 7 near Swain's service station west of Pocatello by state patrolman Carl Muir. The transfer followed an affidavit of prejudice against Justice of the Peace Charles W. Hyde.

Frank Blazing Batise Village

Leopard Coat On Woman Prompts Secrecy Motive

A leopard spotted coat on a woman draws attention yet hides the wearer’s aim, as the leopard hides in plain sight. The paradox highlights a tactic of concealment through conspicuous attire.

Building Permits Filed for Homes and Remodels

Bill Buckland 505 South Sixth Ave seeks 300 for repair and remodel of back porch and basement entrance. C Bates 1125 South Fifth Ave requests 2000 for garage a front porch close and three room basement apartment. Anderson Ltr Co Bonneville and Second Ave files 15000 for repair and remodel.

Bill Buckland South Sixth Ave C. D. Bates South Fifth Ave Anderson Ltr. Co Bonneville Second Ave

Blackfoot Paper Sold to Claude P Kimball

Pur chase of the Blackfoot Daily Bulletin by Claude P Kimball of San Diego California was announced by outgoing owner Harold Smith. Kimball 40 will assume control Wednesday and bring his family to Blackfoot after San Diego school year ends. Smith who bought the Bulletin in May 1946 is a former owner of North Side News at Jerome.

Blackfoot Ida Blackfoot Daily Bulletin Claude P. Kimball San Diego Cal Harold Smith Kimball San Diego Journal Smith Bulletin North Side News Jerome

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Fires Scientific Angela Paniogue Dick Zaring Tommie Davie Ronald Pierson News of Record John Lesley Miller Paul M. Abbott Harlan Dale Wilhelm Frances Reed Ellis Eugene Pohipe Blackfoot Paper The Kaiser and Frazer Kaiser Frazer T. A. Stores N. Main ST
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