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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1948

Page

7

Kiwanis urged to aid Bannock county farming outreach

Drue Dunn urged Kiwanis to back the 4H program in Bannock County and help bridge social gaps. A county agent noted Bannock's 1500 farms generate substantial income and said Pocatello merchants miss sales due to limited store hours. Clarence Hansen sang. Tony Young and Sam Hunt attended.

Pocatello Idaho Falls Bani Hotel Dunn Kiwanis Bannock County L. W. Taylor Clarence Hansen ISC Tony Young Twin Falls Sam Huntleff Martin Furniture

Records Of Kenneth Adams and Others Plead Guilty

Kenneth Adams pled guilty to intoxication and paid a $15 fine. Snyder Wishop pleaded guilty to intoxication with a $50 fine. Madeline George and Jim Tagard also pled guilty to intoxication with $25 fines for each. Emery Carter ran a stop sign and pled guilty, with a $10 fine and $7.50 suspended.

Kenneth Adams Snyder Wishop Madeline. George Jim Tagard Emery Carter

Stolen Cars Reported In Local Incident

Benjamin W. Fox reports a 1988 Buick sedan license 1B 256 stolen from 610 North Fourth Ave. The same night a 1934 Ford of Merrill L. Gregerson was reported stolen from 109 Black West Bridger Street Generator, valued at $15.

Benjamin W. Fox North Fourth Ave Ford Merrill L. Gregerson Rt. 1 North Black West Bridger Street

Suit Filed Over 1947 Polo Line Road Auto Crash

Walter P. Miller sues Gif ford D. Courtier and William S. Miller seeking 10000 dollars general damages and 1225 dollars special damages from an automobile accident on November 15 1947 on Polo Line Road. Attorneys for plaintiff Bistline and Bistline.

Polo Line Road Walter P. Miller Gifford D.courtier William S. Miller Bistline

Kiowa Couple Named Walter Maul and Charlotte Abbey

Walter Richard Maul, 19, and Charlotte LaVonne Abbey, 19, both of Kiowa, Colorado, are identified in this brief notice.

Walter Richard Maul Kiowa Colo Charlotte LaVonne Abbey

Morris couple welcome two babies in late March

Mr and Mrs Joseph Morris of McCammon welcomed a boy on March 29 at General Hospital and Mr and Mrs Gene Kirkpatrick of 467 Park Ave welcomed a girl on March 30 at St Anthony s Hospital.

Joseph Morris, McCammon General Hospital Gene Kirkpatrick Park Ave St. Anthony’s Hospital

Extradition Hearing Set For Two Suspects In Burglary

Extradition hearing for Alfred Hale and Johnny Hemmingway, linked to a February 8 burglary at 245 North Second Ave in Pocatello, will be held April 5 in Los Angeles. The suspects were arrested in California after money was hidden by owner Charley Larvordos who died shortly before the crime. Det. Guy Nelson and Bannock Sheriff Alma Marley escorted the suspects to Los Angeles to await return to Idaho.

Los Angeles Calif R. C. Thomas Pocatellosos Tuesay Alfred Hale Johnny Hemmingway California North Second Ave Charley Larvordos Pocatello Guy Nelson Bannnock Alma Marley

Typewriter and Coat Stolen From Veterans Club

Police report a theft at the Veterans of Foreign Wars club at 252 South Main Street. The club’s L. C. Smith typewriter model 312 with serial number 7212 and an all wool brown size 38 overcoat belonging to Ted McCurdy were taken, with Saturday night suspected.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Club South Main St Pocatello John Dudenake L. C. Smith Ted McCurdy

High School PTA Chooses Officers

At the High School PTA meeting officers for the coming year were elected. Mrs. Sam Scott was re elected as president and other officers retained their roles: Mrs. L L Faber first vice president E Rip Gledhill second vice president Mrs James Bowns secretary and Mr Blaine Huntsman treasurer. Rev Ed Cunningham reviewed the motion picture Shy Guy before the audience. The next meeting will be April 26 for officer installation.

P.T.A Sam Scott South 4Th Avenue L. L. Faber E. “Rip” Gledhill James Bowns George Wood Blaine Huntsman M. P. Ocheltree Ed Cunningham First Congregational Church

John Gorden Dies After Long Illness

John Gorden 81 died in a local hospital Tuesday after a lingering illness. Born November 1867 in Cedar Rapids Iowa he was a retired railroad worker and a 30 year resident of Pocatello living at 550 North Harrison Ave. A niece Mildred Fahey of Anaconda Montana survives. He belonged to St Josephs Catholic Church and funeral arrangements are under McHan Henderson Mortuary.

John Gorden Cedar Rapids Iowa Gorden Pocatello North Harrison Ve Mildred Fahey Anaconda Mont St. Joseph’s Catholic Church McHan-Henderson Mortuary

License Plate Sale Surge Nears Deadline in Idaho

Bannock county assessor Mark Manley reports license plate sales for 1948 near eighty five hundred sets with totals approaching seventy thousand dollars. Final counts by sub stations in McCammon Grace and Downey will determine exact plate categories. Drivers still using 1947 plates face arrest after midnight Wednesday as statewide arrests begin April 1 per state commissioner R C Lewis.

Idaho Bannock Mark Manley McCammon Grace and Downey R. C. Lewis Boise

Clymers Visit Here From Loveland Colorado

Mr and Mrs Grover Clymer and Mrs Kenneth McClure host the Clymers at 340 South Hayes in Pocatello. The Loveland Colorado couple arrived Saturday and will stay about a week for a visit with relatives.

Kenneth McClure South Hayes Grover Clymer Loveland Colo

Car Belt Trouble Sparks Bearing Knock Noise

A split fan belt in an automobile may cause a noise like a bearing knock. The warning notes that a worn or damaged belt can produce a metallic thud and should be inspected to prevent engine damage.

Pocatello Braves Become Chiefs of C of C Variety

Three First Citizens Council members were made Chief of Pocatello in a tribal ceremony with cigar smoke. Chiefs Carnes Dufford and Rowe received honorary titles alongside their existing roles. Ed Flandro, president of the Chamber of Commerce, presented parchment notices at a Hotel Bannock breakfast.

E. A. Dufford W. C. Carnes Dave Rowe Chamber of Commerce Pocatello Braves Chiefs First Citizens Council Common Brave Pocatello Carnes Dufford Rowe Citting Ed Flandro

James Varley Wins Essay Prize in Regional Contest

James Varley, 17, a Pocatello high school senior, won a $30 regional second prize in the statewide essay contest. His essay titled My Personal Attitude Toward Contemporary Efforts to Establish World Peace led the Southeast Idaho district judges. Betty Jo Beck won first in the area, with Ivan Reed Payne and Elizabeth Davidson as other top finishers. All winners were invited to a Moscow foundation conference April 14-16.

James Varley Pocatello High School Buddy Reeves North Garfield Ave Borah Outlawry of Elizabeth Davidson Moscow The Foundation

Bodies Of Idaho Vets Arrive Soon

The remains of three Pocatello veterans and 5 342 other US armed forces dead from the European campaign are due to reach New York harbor around March 31 aboard the transports Robert F Burns and John L McCarley. Idaho is represented by 21 bodies from Antwerp Cherbourg and Normandy cemeteries and by next of kin listings for Pocatello Blackfoot Aberdeen Soda Springs and Montpellier.

Pocatello New York Harbor United States Army Robert F. Burns John L. McCarley Henri Chapelle Belgium Varois Epinal France North Garfield Ave Walter A. Scadden John A. Scadden Randolph Ave Milne R. Jones Katherine M. Jones Blackfoot Joe B. Horton Hattie B. Horton Aberdeen Glen F. Perkins Ellen M. Perkins Soda Springs Franklyn B. Eas J. R. Pugmire Montpelier

Boosts Swim Pool Fund With $50 Gift at Presentation

Conn Housley of Wilson Flying Service presented a $50 check to the Pocatello Municipal Swimming Pool Fund Tuesday, raising the total to $29,380.71. The donation split includes $35 from Wilson Flying Service, $10 from Western Airlines staff, and $5 from the Pilothouse Cafe, proceeds from a recent airport spot landing contest.

Pocatello Municipal Swimming, Pool Fund Conn Housley Wilson Flying Service Western Airlines Pilothouse Cafe The Flying Service Housley Pocatello Golf Association J. O. Cotant American Association of University Women Boilermakers Auxiliary L. D. Bale

First U S presidential convention to admit women delegates

The Progressive Party held its 1912 Chicago convention to admit women delegates marking a milestone in women’s political participation. The event showcased evolving rights within party politics and women's roles in national leadership conversations.

U. S Progressive Party Chicago

National Experts Lead Gate City Electrical Meet in Idaho

Four nationally known authorities will speak at the Idaho chapter IAEI annual meeting opening at 10 30 a m today in the Bannock hotel Boise city inspectors electrical inspectors contractors and top journeymen from across Idaho will attend a one day convention William A Cyr of Electrical West will toast at the banquet Mayor George R Phillips will deliver the welcome address session chairs include Carl Baldridge with Mountain Electric A R Woolley and A A Girard organized the event

Idaho International Association of Electrical Inspectors Bannock Hotel Victor H. Tousley Chicago Inl IAEI W. L. Gaffney Tacoma Wash Association Northwest Amos Jackson Salt Lake Westinghouse Electric Supply Corporation William A. Cyr San Francisco Electrical West George R. Phillips Carl Baldridge Boise Department of Law Enforcement A. R. Woolley Mountain Electric Company A. A. Girard Pocatello

Interstate Commerce Suit Targets Karst Freight Lines

The Interstate Commerce Commission sues Karst Freight Lines of Pocatello in Idaho federal court for failure to file quarterly reports as required by law. The action seeks to compel the company to file the reports.

Boise Interstate Commerce Commission Idaho Karst Freight Lines, Inc Pocatello ICC

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