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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1948

Page

2

Blackfoot Youths Win Contest of Champions

The Kalispell K E J Of Kid Club event in Blackfoot Saturday crowned Brice Olsen, Kent Olsen, and Sharon Olsen as first prize winners from Blackfoot. Kent played guitar and Sharon piano while they sang El Rancho Grande to claim an engraved trophy. Second place went to John Karabelnikoff for a coronet solo Blue Danube and a Mickey Mouse wrist watch. Third and a special prize went to DeAnn Rutledge for singing Teen Spirit and performing an acrobatic dance, winning a pan bake.

Olsons Murrel Olson Rt. 3 Blackfoot Kent Sharon el Rancho Grande John Karabelnikoff John Karolbelnikoff South Fourth Ave DeAnn Rutledge Austin Rutledge Washington Ave

Wallace and Taylor Plan West Campaign Tour Stops

Wallace opens a six week campaign through the West with 17 major addresses from May 15 in Los Angeles to June 3 in Albuquerque. He will visit California Oregon Idaho and New Mexico with Sen Glen H Taylor speaking at Idaho events including Pocatello May 27.

Glen Taylor Pocatello Wallace West United Press Idaho Henry A. Wallace Coeur d Alene Los Angeles C. B. Baldwin California Washington Oregon Arizona Colorado New Mexico Albuquerque N. M Baldwin Madison Square Garden Detroit Oakland San Francisco San Diego Seattle Wash Spokane Coos Bay Eugene Ore Corvallis Portland Coeur d'Alene Ida Phoenix Ariz Denver Pueblo Colo Glen H. Taylor

Quick Thinking Saves Youngsters From Bus Crash

Bus driver Clyde Bolton swerved to hit a concrete abutment near Westofhere to prevent the bus from plunging into a deep creek, sparing twelve BUHS students from injury.

Buhs Ida Clyde Bolton Bolton

Idaho Supreme Court Denies Chiropractor Divorce Plea

The Idaho Supreme Court denied Dr. J. Wesley Hiltbrand of Idaho Falls a divorce from his estranged wife. The ruling upheld a ninth district court action ordering Hiltbrand to pay $200 monthly for separate maintenance for his wife and three minor children.

Boise Idaho Supreme Court J. Wesley Hiltbrand Idaho Falls High Court Ninth District la Voie-Ambrand

ISC Authors Visit Highlights Regional Writing Scene

ISC hosted a journalism convention with over 25 attendees including Pete and Newt Cannon of Seattle. Cannon announced a pictorial book on northwestern pioneer life due June 1, featuring Fort Hall Soda Springs Fort Henry and Massacre Rocks. Mrs. Hester’s works include Goodbye Dear Elizabeth and Trial by Murder.

Don Pugmire ISC Newt Cannon al Salisbury Cannon Salisbury Seattle Artcraft and Western Engraving Companies Potatello Northwest Fort Hall Soda Springs Fort Heary Massacre Rocks Cae Oos Mide Aegetenty Fort Henry

Fall Is Fatal To Utah Youth

Funeral services are pending for nine year old Richard Thompason of West Payson who died Friday in a Payson hospital from injuries suffered Tuesday when he fell while helping clean the yard. He fell across wagon siding and absorbed the impact on his abdomen causing a ruptured intestine.

Payson Utah Richard Thompason Richard T. L. Thompason West Payson

Boise firm wins contract for three asphalt heater units

Enginering Sales and Service Co. of Boise was awarded a $14,012 contract Saturday to furnish three asphalt stem heat ers for the highway department. Other bidders were Nelson Equipment Co. of Portland and Intermountain Equipment Co. of Boise.

BOISE Enginering Sales and Service Co Highway Department Nelson Equipment Co Portland Intermountain Equipment Co

Police Court Roundup in St Anthony and Nearby

Howard Jones fined for speeding and forfeit. Vera M Chatterton and Harry Nelson fail to stop at stop signs with $10 forfeit and $15 for James C Willson on assault and battery. Cecil vagrancy and Juanita Meeks intoxication receive probation and suspended sentence. Court set for Monday.

Howard Jones Alan Apie Harry Nelson Vera M.chatterton Otto B. Campbell Bill Almond James C. Willson Pocatello Josephine R. Don Bistline Cecil Juanita Meeks

Pool Donation Reaches Twenty Thousand dollars in Pocatello

The city pool fundraiser in Pocatello surpassed the $20,000 mark on Saturday led by Mayor George R. Phillips. The Frontier Club donated $51.50, with contributions from Pacific Fruit and Produce Co. workers $19.63 and the LDS West Pocatello stake $50. The total projected cost stands near $70, with the Frontier gift covering one evening’s gate receipts.

Pocatello George R. Phillips Ofa Frontier Club Pacific Fruit and Produce Co LDS West Pocatello Stake LDS

Driver Swerves To Avoid Car Hits Porch In City Incident

Irene Horner swerved to miss Robert A. Fleming’s auto and struck the front porch and yard of Mrs. W E Titus. Horner’s car sustained damage to the right front fender. No arrests were made.

Robert A. Fleming North Hayes Irene Horner Park St W.E. Titus North Harrison Ave Horner

Property In Bannock Sold For Taxes In Ban nock County

Two parcels in Bannock County sold at tax sale with bids from W H Pete Jensen and Joe Jensen. A west Pocatello lot near the reservoir and Center Street brought 150 dollars. Park addition Downey lot 15 and 14 sold for 65 dollars to Bert Almond of Downey. Also reports filing of Gooding Memorial Hospital Inc articles and resignations of Idaho Falls state policeman Alfred Nogo to work in private business in Burley.

Bannock County W. H Pete” Jensen Board of County Commissioners Joe Jensen Pocatello West Pocatello Old Reservoir Center St Bert Almond Downey Idaho Falls Alfred Nogo Burley

District Court Sentences Man in Burglary Case

Wallace J. Morrison received a prison term not to exceed five years after being found guilty of second degree burglary of the Fogg Drug Co. Judge L. E. Glennon of the fifth district presided over the sentencing.

Wallace J. Morrison Fogg Drug Co L. E. Glennon

Local Births and Residents Named in City Notices

J Arnold Stocking aged 21 of Carey and Wilma Andrew aged 19 of McCammon are listed. Birth notices include a girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Grimes at 137 Wilson Ave on April 28, a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Gene Burton at 268 Maplewood Ave on April 29, and a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hoshine of 1635 South Second Ave.

J. Arnold Stocking Carey Wilma Andrew McCammon Larry Grimes Wilson Ave St. Anthony Gene Burton Maplewood Ave Clyde Hoshine South Second Ave

Youth Tells Of Burglary Near Aberdeen Star Theatre

A 16 year old witness described a break in at the Aberdeen Star Theatre as guards questioned him. The account led to the arrest of Jimmy Lombardi a 43 year old day laborer. Cash and goods from Harrison's Jewelers in Pocatello Aberdeen Equipment Co and Samples sold were found buried at Lombardi's home.

Aberdeen Belknap Ray Savage Jimmy Lombardi Lombardi Harrison Pocatello Aberdeen Equipment Co

Brokerage Firm Admitted as Member of Major Exchanges

Pett Morris, a local brokerage firm, has been admitted as an associate member of the New York Curb Exchange, announced by resident partner H S Stowell. The firm is also a member of the New York Stock Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, and the Salt Lake Stock Exchange.

Pett & Morris New York Curb Exchange H .S. Stowell New York Stock Exchange Chicago Board of Trade Chicago Mercantile Exchange Salt Lake Stock Exchange

Auto Dealer To Attend Ceremony In Los Angeles

Ed Barrett of the Pocatello Motor Center will represent local dealers at the dedication of the new Lincoln Mercury assembly plant in Los Angeles on May 6. He plans to depart Wednesday for a ten day trip and notes that Lincoln automobiles have been assembled outside Detroit for the first time.

Ed Barrett Pocatello Motor Center Los Angeles Ave Detroit Barrett

College Classes Tour Utah Idaho Wyoming Experiment Stations

Ricks College agricultural classes will visit experiment stations and farms in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming during May. Department head J. Wendell Stucki announced the planned tours.

Rexburg Ricks College Utah Idaho Wyoming J. Wendell Stucki

Ex-Resident Visits Noted Pocatello Journalist Cap Brantley

Former Pocatello newspaperman Cap Brantley visits this week from California with William Hanniffan of 741 North Arthur. Brantley plans to fish Idaho streams before returning home, exploring local waters and enjoying the trip.

Pocatello Cap” Brantley William Hanniffan North Arthur Mr. Brantley California Idaho

Death of Walter A Scadden in France Funeral Rites Held

Funeral services for Walter A. Scadden T-5 killed in action in France on July 29, 1944 will be held at 3 p m Wednesday at the Fourth Ward L D S church with Bishop Del C Hess officiating. The body arrives in Pocatello Tuesday morning and interment will be at Mountain View Cemetery under Hall Mortuary direction.

Walter A. Scadden Walter. A. Scadden T-5 France L.D.S del’ C. Hess Pocatello Hall Mortuary Mountainview Cemetery

Idaho GOP Old Guard faces rebuke as Young Republicans gain

The piece describes internal Idaho Republican tensions, with Perry and the Old Guard clashing over delegation picks to Philadelphia. It notes shifts in Bannock and Bonneville counties, detention of Robins supporters, and a Dewey-labeled Idaho slate undermined by Whitla forces, signaling a rising Young Republican coalition and possible August consequences.

Page One Idaho Perry Swisher Old Guard Taft Philadelphia Bannock County Bannock Bonneville County Idaho Falls Bonneville Whitla South Bill Detweiler Twin Falls Glen Taylor Detweiler Robins Atkinson Heath Coeur d’Alene Dewey John Corlett United Press Boise Corlett Dan Cavanagh

Mail Activity at Ohio Penitentiary in 1947

The mail office at the Ohio Penitentiary processed 673,122 pieces of mail in 1947 including 113,865 outgoing letters and 199,308 incoming letters.

The Ohio Penitentiary

American Falls High School 1948 graduation plans announced

May 13 commencement exercises at American Falls High School list co valedictorians Margueritte Sikes and Otto Reitz. Sikes, 17, majors in Math, senior class president, active in Beaverettes Sour club choir and Pep band, works at American Falls Implement Co. Reitz, 17, majors in English science history and math, band and chorus member, male lead in operetta, plans to attend Pacific Lutheran College Tacoma.

American Falls Tte Sikes Otto Reitz Margueritte Sikes Fentonce Beaverettes Sour Club Pocatello American Falls Implement Company Otto O. W. Reitz St. John’s Lutheran Church Pacific Luthern College Tacoma Washington

Cars Damaged In Collision Near Fort Hall

Police report shows an 8 45 p m Friday collision on highway 91 near Fort Hall. Neil Steadtmiller 30 of Brighton Missouri and Homer M Cuttler 38 of Fort Hall drove north and from a side road Cuttler pulled out hitting Steadtmiller. Steadtmiller's car sustained about 350 dollars in damage.

Fort Halls Neil Steadtmiller Brighton Missouri Homer M. Cuttler Fort Hall Steadtmiller Cuttler Steadtmiller Auto Jesses

New Airport Is Dedicated

The new 730000 dollar Twin Falls municipal air port was dedicated here Saturday as Joslin Field in memory of Staff.

Twin Falls Twin Falls Municipal Airport Joslin

Pocatellans Attend Knights of Columbus Session Idaho Falls

Pocatello delegates attend the Knights of Columbus convention in Idaho Falls from today through May 4. The opening includes second and third degree conferrals for about 50 candidates followed by a banquet with speaker Attorney John Black. Memorial Mass by Rev. J. A. Jentges opens Monday morning, then business sessions Tuesday finish with officer elections. Delegates include L. J. Cowan and Ed P. Brennan. alternates Jerry Brink and P. C. O'Malley. Entertainment by The Troubadour Quartet.

Pocatello Knights of Columbus Idaho Falls John Black J. A. Jentges Pocatello Council L. J. Cowan Ed P. Brennan Jerry Brink P. C. O'Malley Troubadour Rudolph Goranson Clifford Miller Ralph Garrett Larry Cowan Lucile Goranson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Blackfoot Youths K. E. J.-Of-Kid Club Brice Sharon -Olsen Wallace, Taylor City Motor Petes Sees Fred & Kelly’s Featuring Gaylord Sanford Chuck Miller Ray Baugh Gaylord News of Record Merrill Sharp Ravine Drive Reyue Secretary of State Gooding Memorial Hospital, Inc Gooding R&g Dewelers Gruen Federal vers-Thia Claire Vellelers Pocatellans Calligan Paint & Wallpaper Stores Arthur Chrysler-Plymouth Chrysler-Plymouth Engineering
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