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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1948

Page

2

Pocatello Music Week Schedule Change Noted

Guy Gates announces a revised Pocatello Music Week schedule with Idaho State College night moved to Thursday to allow out of town students to return home. Friday concert moves to Friday, and the evening program features elementary, junior high and Watson school dancers plus a pageant by city grade schools led by Ingard Neilson. The concert begins at 8 15 p m in the high school auditorium.

Pocatello Guy Gates Idaho State College Pocatello Municipal Gates Watson School of Dancing Crusaders Thelementary Schools Chorus Ingard Neilson Neilson Elementary Is Washington School Bonita Osguthorpe Johnny Tax Jefferson School K Morris Elizabeth Swatfison America Bonn School Flora Byrd Tyhee’ School Millie Hutchings Sandra Joyce West Jay Yennan Carol Squires Je Kelley Carol Vaughn Joyce Brusati Mendelssohn Reichardt Hahn Irving Junior High Girl's Chorus Willard Sorenson Clair Neilson Marilyn Hawkes Integer Vitae Flemming Peter On Aura Lee Franklin Junior High Chorus Farris L. Edgeley Amyee Robertson Howard Johnson Irving Junior High W. Jenson Beta Sigma Phi Ruth.Sibutt Jessie Rice Pat Kinner Sampson Bonnie Sue Shurtleff Dorothy Higgins le Meloy Dora

Dance Proceeds To Aid Lava Hot Springs Ball Club

Proceeds from a benefit dance held at the Lava Hot Springs Community building go to the Lava Base club. Sponsored by the Lava Hot Springs American Legion post, the funds support the base club's activities for the coming period.

Lava Hot Springs Lava Base Club American Legion Post Era Baseee Gu Ud

Samuel T Hartung, 63, Idaho farmer and stockman

Samuel T Hartung, 63, died Monday morning in a local hospital. Born in Harbur Iowa, he was a farmer and stockman in Idaho for a time. Survived by brothers Charles Hartung of Payette and William Hartung of Weiser. Body to be shipped to Payette for burial by Arthur W Hall mortuary.

Samuel T. Hartung Samuel T., Hartung Harbur Iowa Thomas Mary Faust Hartung Idaho Charles Hartung Payette William Hartung Weiser Arthur W. Hall Mortuary

Funeral services held for Juliett Maxfield Blackburn

Special to the Post Juliett Maxfield Blackburn 83 widow of Thomas Blackburn died at her son Dewey’s home in Springfield Funeral services were conducted Saturday by Bishop Dean Lloyd of the LDS church Burial was scheduled at Springfield cemetery

Thea Post Juli Maxfield Ckburn Springfield Juliett Maxfield Blackburn Thomas Blackburn Deweyne Bish- Dean Lloyd LDS Church Springfield Cemetery

Bicycle Plus Dogs Plus Car Brings Crack-up

A 12 year old Pocatello boy, Darrell Rupp, was unconscious after a bicycle collision with a car. He recovered by Monday with only a headache, while details remain murky about the car driver and dog owners.

Pocatello Darrell Rupp Marvin Rupp Wayne Ave Darrell North Tenth Avenue

Blackfoot Court Term Opens With Dismissals and Disqualifications

The Sixth District Court opened with Judge Guy Stevens presiding. The Lewis and Keller burglary case was dismissed and both parolees discharged. Lombardi's Aberdeen theater burglary case was dismissed after a teen confessed. he may face receiving stolen property charges. Affidavits seek to disqualify Stevens over liquor and gambling cases tied to the Bingham County club and Owl Bar. No replacement judge named yet.

Ralph OD Lewis Ben Keller J. H. Anderson Keller Belnap James C. Lombardi Aberdeen Star Theater Lombardi Robert M. Kerr Donald R. Good Guy Stevens Bingham Country Club Owl Stevens

Missing Pocatello boy Richard Stone reported by police

Richard Lee Stone, 15, is missing from Pocatello. Mrs Wayne Stone of 1753 North Harrison Ave reports he vanished the morning of May 30 after a note hinted he would be “a long way from here.” He is 5 ft 10 in, 180 pounds, brown hair and blue eyes, last seen in a brown and white checked shirt, Levi overalls, a tan Eisenhower jacket and brown shoes. relatives live in Montana and California.

Richard Lee Stone Wayne Stone North Harrison Ave Young Stone Montana California

Sun Valley weekend reunites Gate City crowd with news

Irving and Alice Eskelgen join Cecil and Seth Chambers on a Union Pacific Old-Time excursion to Sun Valley with banquets and dancing at the Challenger Inn. Miss Isa bel Nichols returns from Las Cruces to attend upcoming wedding events for Perry Swisher. Mrs Lorraine Wigand, ill with mumps, recuperates at home as families plan future gatherings and career talks unfold.

Sun Valley Irving Alice Eskelgen Cecil Seth Chambers Union Pacific Challenger Inn Isabel Nichols John R. Nichols 4 Cruces New Mexico Miss Nichols Perry Swisher

Births and Local Notices From May Day Records

News Of Record lists multiple birth announcements including Baker Chal lis girl on May 1 and Erickson boy on May 1 at St Anthony. Additional births span Allen Leslie girl May 3 General. Jordan 831 South Arthur Ave boy May 2 St Anthony. Nicholas 611 North Hayes Ave girl May 1. Anderson Route 2 North girl May 2 St Anthony. Also McClain Campu s Drive boy May 2 St and Ronald Scott 340 North Arthur boy May 2 St Anthony. Poulson 300 Willard Ave boy May 2 St Anthony. Brower Ar bon girl May 2 St Anthony. Jones Inkom girl May 2 St Anthony. Other notices include remodeling a garage for 200 dollars at 139 South Eleventh Ave by T H Robinson and moving five box cars for P E Parrish of Blackfoot.

James Baker Challis Jack Erickson North Garfield Ave St. Anthony Kenneth Allen Leslie Donald Jordan South Arthur Ave Lewis Nicholas North Hayes Ave Duane Anderson St Anthony Harvey McClain Campus Drive Ronald Scott North Arthur Sol Poulson Willard Ave Lloyd Brower Arbon John Jones Inkom T. H. Robinson South Eleventh Ave P. E. Parrish Blackfoot

Pollution Talk Slated At Closed State Chamber Meeting

The state chamber will discuss proposed stream pollution legislation at a closed meeting in Pocatello on May 18, per local chamber secretary Ledge Craig. The local board also approved Craig’s attendance at the Mountain States Association conference in Cheyenne May 20–21 and the Western States Institute in Eugene in June, with other items including travel host schools and a local contribution to the 1948 Idaho quota for the Pacific Northwest Travel association.

State Chamber of Commerce Pocatello Ledge Craig Monay Craig Mountain States Association Cheyenne Wyo Western States Institute Eugene Ore Puget Sound Idaho Pacific Northwest Travel Association H. B. Markham

Pocatellan Wins Association Post

Lt. Shirly J. Ross of Pocatello was elected junior vice president of the Idaho Reserve Officers Association at its annual Boise meeting. Lt. Col. Wilbur D Vincent of Boise was elected president. A universal military training resolution was adopted. Other officers elected included Lt. Col. Frank Bevington Caldwell senior vice president Maj. George Thiessen Lewiston junior vice president and Maj. Hamilton Gardner Boise secretary. Col. Leon Fields Boise retiring president named Idaho delegate to the national convention.

Boise Shirly J. Ross Pocatello Idaho Reserve Officers Association Wilbur D.vincent Congress Frank Bevington Caldwell George Thiessen Lewiston Hamilton Gardner Boise, Secretary. Col Leon Fields Idaho

Sande Arrested On Dope Charge

Earl Sande famed jockey and stable operator was arrested by federal narcotics agents in Brooklyn for allegedly doping a horse. He waived examination before U S commissioner Edward Fay and was released pending grand jury action.

New York Earl Sande Sande U. S Edward FE. Fay Brooklyn

Traffic violators face fines and bonds in city court

William Orr forfeits 20 dollar bond for driving without a license and running a stop sign. Harold Keddington posts 20 percent of bond for speeding. Grant B. Preece forfeits 10 dollar bond for blocking traffic. William K. Bassett forfeits 25 dollar bond for reckless driving. John W. Messenger forfeits 20 dollar bond for speeding. C L Hegstrom forfeits 10 dollar bond for running a stop sign. Ernest Lish pleads guilty to reckless driving and pays a 20 dollar fine. Earl Ellis forfeits bond for running a traffic light. J P Christensen forfeits 10 dollar bond for running a traffic light.

William Orr Harold Keddington Grant B. Preece William K. Bassett John W. Messenger C. L. Hegstrom Ernest Lish Earl Ellis J. P. Christensen

Radiators Reported Stolen From Shed Behind 407 North Main

Police bulletin says C. O. Benting reports six cast iron radiators missing from a shed at the rear of 407 North Main Street. Loss estimated at 75 dollars.

C. O. Benting City North Main St

Local Marriage Licenses Reported for Vaughn Holder and Esther Ramirez

Vaughn M. Holder and Esther Ramirez, both adults from Salt Lake City and Poca respectively, obtained a marriage license. Norman Lee Driver and Venita Persinger, from Poca Tello and Pocatello, also licensed. Murray Hammond and Irene McFarland, both from Blackfoot, listed in the report.

Vaughn M. Holder Salt Lake Cy Esther Ramirez Norman Lee Driver Pocatello Venita Persinger Murray Hammond Blackfoot Irene McFarland

District Court Records Show Shamrock Club Fine

LeRoy Lewis paid a 23.22 fine for selling beer after hours on January 18 1948 in district court.

LeRoy Lewis Shamrock Club

Labor Leader Believed Slain. Body Found in Hinsdale Home

In Hinsdale Illinois William Korbelik 42 former CIO United Steelworkers head was found dead in his basement four months after his disappearance. A freshly dug grave behind a chicken coop, a blood stained mattress in the attic and a bullet wound through the head were noted. His wife and daughter discovered the body and a wife was questioned.

Hinsdale Ill William Korbelik CIO United Steelworkers Union Korbelik Samuel Lewis Allen Meyers State’s Attorney

Court Opens Theft Case Trial Against Darrell J Brown

A jury was chosen and evidence was presented Monday in the state v Darrell J Brown. Brown is charged with stealing three fur coats a radio and a suit from Mr and Mrs James L Burns on March 7 1948. The jury includes J W Burton Mildred Raven Peggy Bell Isabel Roed Everett Kis sell H E Bloxham Mrs Ephraim Sorensen Louise Fechtel Ida Siler E T Troescher Mrs W J Chatterton and Ina Wilson. Lloyd Haight represents Brown with Henry McQuade county prosecutor for the state.

Darrell J. Brown Fifth Isaac McDougall Own James L. Burns J. W. Burton Mildred Raven Peggy Bell Isabel Roed Everett Kissell H. E. Bloxham Ephraim Sorensen Louise Fechtel Ida Siler E. T. Troescher W. J. Chatterton Ina Wilson Lloyd Haight Brown Henry McQuade Ban- Nock County State

ISC To Hold Dance Clinic On Saturday

Idaho State college hosts the first modern dance clinic inviting high schools statewide. About 75 students expected. Mary Whitney from Utah State Agricultural College leads a workshop with delegates participating. The ISC program includes a morning registration, welcome, workshop, lunch, and demonstrations. The event is organized by the ISC women’s athletic association with multiple committees and local participants.

Idaho Idaho State College Lois Downs ISC Women's Mary Whitney Vassar College Utah State Agricultural Miss Downs Miss Whitney Idaho State Jean Larsén ISC Gram Pat Lyons John Foreman Pocatello Velda Belville Shelley Mary Ellen Warpoo Portland Ore Marva Hancock Jeanne Gottfredson Carol Criswell Leah Croshaw Lois Cullen Wyla Jean Nelson Shirley Thornock LaJean van Orden Chilly June Vogt Blackfoot Dorothyers American Falls Teresé Walker Hailey Martha Stewart Arco Angie Edg Varris Jo Johnson Melba

Crashes Reported In Pocatello Traffic Week End

Four accidents marred a weekend in Pocatello with multiple injuries and property damage. Ernest Lish, 21, faced reckless driving charges after a Main and West Terry collision. Elmer Flathers and another driver narrowly avoided a crash on South Fifth Street. Deleath Miller was fined for running a stop sign on Pocatello Avenue, injuring Clyde Holbrook’s vehicle. Benjamin Fox, 44, pleaded not guilty to operating under the influence after colliding with two parked cars on East Center Street.

Pocatello Ernest Lish Main West Terry Lish Moroni Fredrickson North Hayes Ave Elmer Flathers Campus Joe Hay St Flathers Ellis South Fifth St Deleath. Miller Seattle Pocatello Ave Clyde Holbrook Inkom North Fifth St Benjamin Fox North Fourth St Fox East Center Street Kenneth Beers Roosevelt Avenue Wars Ren Ingram Caldwell

Franklin Junior High Year Ends With Many Activities

Franklin junior high wraps up the year with a school exhibit from 7 30 to 10 p m and a one act play at 8 30. The seventh grade boys softball beat Irving and will face Tyhee for the title Wednesday. Field day starts Friday at noon with a track meet and eighth grade softball playoff Irving vs Tyhee. The annual letter awards and school annuals are set for Friday.

Franklin Junior High Irving Tyhee Franklin F’s

County Receives Hospital Funds

Bannock county commissioners received a 13 500 dollar check from the Federal Works Administration on Monday. The payment completes a 27 000 dollar FWA advance for architect fees and planning on the county’s proposed hospital project. The payment is linked to a final report and does not relate to the prior district court case. The first half of the funds was provided in 1946.

Bannock County Federal Works Administration W. H. “Pete” Jensen FWA Commissio

Radio MC Dudley Williamson Dies in Newport Beach

Dudley Williamson a 45 year old master of ceremonies and coast to coast broadcast originator of what's the name of that song collapsed and died at a friend's home in Newport Beach California on Sunday night authorities noted the cause and circumstances are under investigation.

Newport Beach Cal Dudley Williamson

U P Employees Entertained At Monthly Safety Meeting

Nearly 960 Union Pacific back shop workers attended a noon safety meeting in the Pocatello backshop to boost on the job safety and safer conditions. C E Lucas Utah division safety director cited incidents prevented by precautions and noted no man hours lost in three months. Musical solos by backshop employees Glen Hudson Enrico Biondi with Loren Yearsley on guitar accompanied the event.

Enrico Union Pacific Pocatello Enrico Biondi Loren Yearsley Pocatello William W. Nussbaum C. E. Lucas Utah Lucas Glen Hudson

Sullivan elected president of Xi Theta Tau at ISC

Ed Sullivan of Pocatello was named president of Xi Theta Tau Idaho State College social fraternity, succeeding Ed Hubble. Other officers include Merle Dalton as vice president Frank Gold as secretary Russell Storrs as treasurer and Steve Rhoads as master of arms. Delegates attended the national convention at Montana State Billings last week. Hal Foss reported ISC chapter history and housing plans were discussed for a potential fraternity house in Pocatello. A Boise warehouse auction preview noted a dozen for bi Monday examined beaver pelts at the fish and game department.

Ed Sullivan Pocatello Xi Theta Tau Idaho State College Ed Hubble Merle Dalton Frank Gold Shelley Russell Storrs Provo Steve Rhoads Montana State Billings ISC Hal Foss Ed Hubbles

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