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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1948

Page

3

Local Club Robbery Robs Town and St. Anthony Hops

Thieves robbed 220 West Bonneville Street club between 2:15 and 5:45 am, taking the entire receipts of the Cootie Ball and more than 400 dollars in cash plus 560 dollars in liquor supplies. The janitor found the scene. intruders reportedly hid inside the building at closing, used a hand-axe and ice pick on a slot machine, and forced a back-bar exit after breaking into the liquor locker and pad locking a screen door.

St. Anthony Hospital West Bonneville St Ghief VFW Inkom Sue Gibbs

Irving to Display Student Art Exhibit at May 13

Irving junior high school hosts a spring exhibit May 13 at 8 p.m. featuring work from all departments, a Home Arts style show with a Six Keys to Popularity skit, student tumbling and singing groups, a cornet solo by Richard Beasley, and violin by Margot Gates, with school parents invited.

Irving Junior High School Carol Vaughn Karlene Watson Valey Evans Patsy Havin Sharo Ann Christiansen Dana Richardson Ida Howell Patsy Miller Arlene Jones Sandra West Maxine Kelly Martha la Kynaston Geraldine Roper Janice Larsen Darlene Littleford Dolores Cowden Shirley Gaugh Mary Sue Spangler Alberta Crouch Evelyn Bell Velma Walter Shanna Webster Carol Joyce Hamerick Billiwell Pool Lauralee Fawson Marilyn Hawkes Ruth Ann Howard Jean Snyder Mary Thornock Richard Beasley Margot Gates Edgar Stillman Kelly

April Court Totals in Blackfoot Show 79 Cases and $893

A joint report by Chief of Police F. S. Kunz and Magistrate Charles Dahman to the city council states 79 cases were tried in April and $893 was collected from fines forfeitures and parking meter fines. Payees were 67 whites 11 Indians and one Mexican.

Blackfoot F. S. Kunz Charles Dahman

Alameda Names New Chief of Police Earl Adkins

Earl J. Adkins was named the new Alameda police chief at a city council meeting, succeeding Jack Marshall who becomes water superintendent. Adkins vows strict enforcement of all laws including speeding and beer parlor closing hours. He notes rising traffic problems until through highway provisions are built. After assuming office May 10 he will be replaced as Bannock County deputy by N. S. Fordyce. Al Eggerth will handle night duty. The council also approved a $57,268 budget and moved to widen Yellowstone highway to 90 feet and buy a two way radio for the police car.

Alameda Earl J. Adkins Alaate Thursay Adkins Jack Marshall Bannock County N. S. Fordyce North Eleventh Ave al Eggerth

Seven Month-Old Larry Hirschi Seen as Gate City Acrobat

Larry Hirschi aged seven months from North Main Street amazes observers by standing unaided in his father's hands five to five and a half feet above ground. The infant, son of Keith and mother, is not crawling or walking yet and may be vying for a title as the Gate City's youngest strongman. Hirschi works as a driver for Garrett Freightlines in Pocatello.

Larry Hirschi Keith P Yirschi North Main Gate City Larry W. Hirschi Keith Hirschi North Main Street Larry Hirschi Garrett Freightlines Pocatello

Judge Bistline Hears Three Intoxication Cases

Police Judge R Don Bistline had a quiet morning hearing three intoxication cases. A vagrancy charge against William Henry Lester, address unknown, resulted in a suspended $100 fine with the condition that Lester leave town.

R. Don Bistline William Henry Lester Lester

Stolen items from David Sepulveda room reported

Charles Martin La Paloma rooms manager reports theft from David Sepulveda’s room. Items taken include a blue suit a pair of brown shoes two blue sports jackets four white shirts one cigarette case a pair of eye glasses and three neckties.

Charles Martin la Paloma David Sepulveda

Local Youths Plan Joint Consent Agreement

Four underage individuals from Idaho and Washington state appear in a parental consent context. John W. Palmer, 19, of Pocatello, Wanda Fay George, 19, of Black Milford, and Bernice Hehlau, 15, plus Bernice’s guardian, are involved in a formal consent arrangement with mother’s consent noted.

John W. Palmer Pocatello Wanda Fay George Black

Justice of the Peace Hyde presides over Dietrich building hearing

Vaughn M. Holder, 36, Salt Lake, and Esther Ramirez, 24, Pocatello are named in a May 5 docket heard by Justice of the Peace Charles W. Hyde at the Dietrich building. The limited details note ages and cities connected to the case.

Justice of the Peace Charles W. Hyde Dietrich Building Vaughn M. Holder Salt Lake Esther Ramirez Pocatello

Judge McDougall notes divorce filing for Minnie MacWilliams

By Judge Isaac McDougall on May 6 Minnie MacWilliams of J F MacWilliams seeks divorce on grounds of cruelty. They were married November 7 1947 in Dillon South Carolina.

Isaac McDougall Minnie MacWilliams J. F. MacWilliams Dillon South Carolina

Building Permits Filed for Local Homes and Repairs

Fred Dalton files permits at 930 North Hayes for remodel worth 1200 dollars and at 823 West Clark for repairs totaling 180 dollars. R L Peterson seeks 2000 dollars for a residence at 1425 East Hayden. Marion Coleman applies for 8000 dollars for a residence at 122 North North Eleventh. C D Bates moves a garage and house at 1125 South Fifth.

Fred Dalton North Hayes Ave West Clark St R.L. Peterson East Hayden St Marion Coleman North Eleventh Ave C. D. Bates South Fifth Ave

Model Plane Club Aims to Form group in Boise area

Enthusiasts meet Friday night at the Hobby Shop 427 West Center St to form a model plane club. Ages range 14 to 35. interest from Gaffer to grandson. Plans include competitions with Boise Twin Falls and Salt Lake groups using solid display, rubber powered flying, and gas motor models. Members named include Jarées Fiala Frank Serean Jr Richard Watkins Fred Dalton Jr and the Taylors.

West Center St Knights Jarées Fiala Frank Serean, Jr Richard Watkins Fred Dalton, Jr The Taylors

Addison Ed ward Lanman dies after brief illness

Addison Edward Lanman 70 of 412 North Fifth Ave died at home after a brief illness. Funeral services Saturday at 2 p.m. at McHan Henderson Chapel with Rev. Leroy H. Walker offciating. He was born February 17, 1878 in Larned Kansas and married Claire Swan in 1905. Survivors include wife, son M Sgt Desmond Lanman in Denver, daughter Mrs Robert Morris in Pocatello, sister Nell Booth of San Francisco, brothers J F Lanman of Grand Junction and John Lanman of Larned, and four grandchildren. Burial in Mountain View cemetery with IOOF ritual.

Addison Edward Lanman North Fifth Ave Leroy H. Walker Methodist Church McHan-Henderson Mr. Lanman Larned Kansas Isaac Mary Marymee Lanman Claire Swan Pocatello Bellville Troy

Idaho State College President Resigns for NMU Landed Role

Dr John R Nichols former Idaho State College president from 1934 to last year has resigned to become president of New Mexico A and M at Las Cruces. He is in General hospital for pleurisy in Pocatello attending his daughter Isabel Nichols wedding to Perry Swisher Salt Lake Tribune manager. He entered hospital Wednesday.

John R. Nichols Idaho State College New Mexico A. & M Las Cruces N. Mex General Hospital Nichols Pocatello Isabel Nichols Perry Swisher Salt Lake Tribune Wennesday

Famed Preacher Walter A Maier Set for Pocatello Talk

Dr Walter A Maier host of the Lutheran Hour will speak at Pocatello High School on Friday May seven at eight p m under Grace Lutheran church. The program draws crowds nationwide with the broadcast network and independent stations reaching over one hundred stations. The public is invited to attend.

Walter A. Maier MBS Lutheran Hour Pocatello High School Grace Lutheran Church Detroit Tecumseh Michigan Christ Maier Chicago Stadium Detroit Coliseum Lutheran Hour Mutual Broadcasting Sysem

Two Cars Collide North of Town on U S 91 191

A morning crash two miles north of town on U S 91 191 damaged two cars, one driven by Morgan D. Smith of McCammon and the other by Rawls D. Cherry of Downey. Smith stopped for engine trouble. Cherry said glare from a Union Pacific bus blinded him and he could not see Smith in time. No arrests were made. Deputy Earl E. Peal investigated.

U. S. 91 Morgan D. Smith McCammon Rawls D. Cherry Downey Bannock County Earl E. Peal Investigat

First annual fair in America at Duxbury Mass 1638

The first annual American fair was held in 1638 at Duxbury Massachusetts, occurring eighteen years after the Pilgrims landed.

America Duxbury Mass

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