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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1948

Page

7

Lions Sponsor $100 Tuition Scholarship in Pocatello

The Pocatello Lions Club awarded a $100 tuition scholarship to Miss Maxine Wellard of Pocatello High School 1948 class at a luncheon. Principal E Rip Gledhill introduced her. Guest speaker Rev. F L Lobell spoke on Europe and communism as a threat to peace. Special guests included Mansfield E Picanso and Francis King. Next meeting set for Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Hotel Bannock.

Pocatello Lions Club Idaho State College Maxine Wellard Pocatello High School Wellard E. “Rip” Gledhill Lions Education’ Committee al Weese F. L. Lobell Europe Mansfield E. Picanso Bancroft Lions Club Francis King Internal Revenue Bureau Bannock

Traffic violations list from local records

Varian S Helm cited for running a stop light with $10 fine. Milton L Gardner cited for speeding with $15 fine. Edward J Lords cited for running a stop. Gordon G Webb cited for running a stop sign with $10 fine. Madeline R Criddle cited for running a stop light with $10 fine. Joe Felt cited for running a stop light with $10 fine.

Varian S. Helm Milton L. Gardner Edward J. Lords Gordon G.webb Madeline R. Criddle Joe Felt

Police Seek Beverley Reed in Pocatello Case

Police seek information on Beverley Reed a male thought to be a service station employee in Pocatello. Reed's brother Charles is hurt in an accident in Cheyenne Wyoming and papers show the brother was in Pocatello. Burgess reports theft of a Ford radio from his car between 7 PM Thursday and 9 AM Friday. Clarence Thomas allegedly had a coat from the Dearborn Hotel and pled guilty to possession of stolen property with a $60 fine.

Beverley Reed Pocatllo Reed Charles Cheyenne Wyoming Pocatello Jewell C. Burgess North Arthur Ave Clarence Thomas Dearborn

Marriages Filed in Idaho: Swisher Nichols and Hammond Mecham

Perry Swisher aged 24 of Pocatello and Isabel Anne Nichols aged 21 of Pocatello obtained a marriage license. Hugh Hammond aged 24 of Blackfoot and Jean Mecham aged 19 of Firth also secured licenses.

Perry Swisher Pocatello Isabel Anne Nichols Hugh Hammond Blackfoot Jean Mecham Firth

Births of four local babies with parents and dates

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Houk welcome a son born May 6 at General. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Johnson report a son born May 5 at St. Anthony. Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Tew celebrate a daughter born May 6 at St. Anthony. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Frank announce twin girls born May 6 at St. Anthony.

Donald Houk East Halliday St General Clarence Johnson Portneuf Park St. Anthony Wendell Tew West Hayden St Joseph Frank North Twelfth Ave

Governor Grants Extradition in Mortgaged Property Theft Case

Boise reports Gov. C A Robbins ordered the extradition of William Griswold to La Plata County Colorado to face charges of larceny of mortgaged property. Griswold was captured in Ada County.

Boise C. A. Robins William Griswold la Plat County Colorado Ada County

Pocatello Women’s Aeronautical Elects Leaders for May 16 Breakfast

The Pocatello Women’s Aeronautical Association re elected Gayle Evans as president Julie Cordon as vice president Helen Brown as correspond ing secretary Shirley Jones as recording secretary and Louise W Rehmer as treasurer. Two board members will be named soon. The group will host a May 16 pilot’s breakfast at the Frontier club with a buffet menu and hundreds of visiting pilots expected. Local firms donate many items for the breakfast and a navy air marker project for the naval ordnance plant in Pocatello is planned to start Monday pending weather.

Women’s Air Group Pocatello Women's Nautical Association Gayle Evans Whitman Hotel Julia Cordon Helen Brown Shirley Jones Louise Rehmer Pocatello Women’s Aeronautical Association Julie Cordon Whitman Louise W Rehmer Evans Frontier Club Chamber of Commerce O.C People’s Market Reno Market Zweigart Packing Company O. P. Skaggs Cottage Dave Jones Larry Moulton State Aeronautical Board Naval Ordnance Plant Pocatello

Albert Raymond Burton Aberdeen obituary

Albert Raymond Burton aged 34 died April 17 after a brief illness. Born November 3, 1913 in Butte Montana he moved to Aberdeen with his parents in 1919 and attended schools in Aberdeen Ogden Utah and Burlingame California. A World War II veteran he worked for the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific and was a bus driver. Survivors include his parents three sisters Vera Irene Hadley Thelma Hazel Duffin Greta Neville and a brother Thomas Warren Burton. Burial with military rites was at the Aberdeen cemetery.

Burton Butte, Mont Thomas A. Burton Aberdeen Ogden Utah Burlingame Calif Southern Pacific Railroad Union Pacific Vera Irene Hadley Butte Mont Thelma Hazel Duffin Greta Neville Thomas Warren Burton

Model Plane Club Elects Officers in Pocatello

A newly formed model airplane club in Pocatello elected officers last night at the Taylor Hobby Shop. Jim Fiala is president, Frank Serean vice president, Fred Dalton secretary, Warner Busby treasurer, Dick Watkins flight supervisor, and Auburn Taylor general supervisor. The group plans a name, a tentative meet with Twin Falls on June 13, and to create a flying circle to protect spectators. Officials say it is the first club allowing members to participate in team competition.

Pocatello Taylor Hobby Shop Jim Fiala Frank Serean Fred Dalton Warner Busby Dick Watkins Auburn Taylor Twin Falls Taylor Ocal

Birds nest size and weight noted in historical soup claim

The text states that the birds nests used by the Chinese for soup measure about an oyster shell in size and that thirty two nests equal one pound, reflecting a traditional valuation of nest quantity by weight.

Idahoans to Attend Pacific UN Meeting in San Francisco

A large Idaho delegation will attend the Pacific regional meeting of UNESCO May 13 to 15 in San Francisco. Delegates include Dr. Boyd Martin of the University of Idaho, Dr. John M. Booth Boise executive secretary of the Idaho Education Association, and representatives from the Idaho federation of women's clubs and Delta Kappa Gamma among others.

Boise Pacific United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization San Francisco Boyd Martin University of Idaho John M. Booth Idaho Education Association Howard J. Maughan Preston National Congress of Parents and Teachers

Grass sustains on air sun water and soil balance

A short note explains that ninety five percent of grass substance derives from air sunlight and water with the remainder supplied by soil nutrients, outlining the basic balance required for healthy growth.

Spelling Winners Honored in City Contest

The city spelling contest concluded at KEIO studios with awards to top spellers. Nearly 100 entrants competed in a 26 week event sponsored by the city schools and Stratford Furniture of Pocatello. Individual school champs received radios. Franklin team won city champ.

Gate City Station KEIO Rae Stratford Stratford Furniture Company Pocatello John Taylor Bob Hoge Whittier Howard Smith Franklin Ted Deaton la Juan Holman Duane Sherwood Carol Deaton Edgar Taylor David Stevenson Beverly Gumpert Jo Anne Lieberman Emerson Alayne Thurston Leon Molinelli Judy Wilson Sheryl Call Dennis Blackhurst Phyllis Henriksen Irving Taylor Dorothy Booth Emerson School Elnora Woodland Washington School Reva Hill Roosevelt School Stratford Martin Whittier School Stratford Furniture Co

Ex Idahean Honored with Missouri Journalism Award

A former Caldwell Iowa girl Friday Inez Robb received the University of Missouri distinguished service in journalism award during Journalism Week ceremonies in Columbia. The United Press and other honors recognized long record of contributions alongside awards to David Lu Don Patterson Jack Shelley Joyce Swan Life magazine and the Atlanta Journal. A note on mineral staurolite mentions twinned crystals forming a cross.

Caldwell Central News Agency Don Patterson Scripps-Howard Newspapers Jack Shelley Station Who Des Moines Joyce Swan Minneapolis Star and Tribune Company Life Magazine The Atlanta

Local clubs glow with charity and school events

In Gate City Alpha Pi Omega members adopt a little French girl and a city grandmother, gifting both without revealing the elder’s identity. Cub Scout Gerald Shippert wins a cap and neckerchief. planned marble tournament nears. Leo Roberts to keynote the May 8 council meeting. Birds, local bird expert Jim Phelps praised. Hospital news covers Dr Nichols and Isabel Swisher wedding. Bannock War Mothers carnation sale supported by Girl Scouts. Birthday picnic for Arthur McOmber. Whitman Bank pumps noted. Carnes trip to Chicago.

Carnation Day Drive For Veterans Aid In Pocatello

Bannock County American War Mothers plan a carnations sale on Pocatello main streets to raise funds for war wounded veterans at Boise Veterans Hospital and to fund a war memorial hero. Mayor George R. Phillips proclaims Carnation Day urging support. Over 20 mothers participate with west and east side chairmen at Rite-Way Store and Gorby Appliance Store.

Veterans Hospital Boise Bannock County American War Mothers Pocatello Della Beuhler George R. Phillips Lacey Howell Rite- Way West Center St Lillie Woodland East Side Gorby Appliance East Center SE

Scouters Receive Silver Beaver Awards Tonight

Three adult scout leaders will receive Silver Beaver honors for outstanding service to boyhood at a Memorial Hall dinner starting at 7 p.m. Claude Bistline will chair officer nominations after the meal, with awards presented after voting. Current officers include O R Craven president Milton Hartvigsen vice president Dale Strong vice president J W Collins vice president Nate Black treasurer Ralph J Comstock Jr national council representative Mark Tuohy Blackfoot national council representative Nate Block national council representative Ray Eskelsen Blackfoot will present the awards.

Memorial Hall Claude Bistline O. R. Craven Milton Hartvigsen Grace Dale Strong J. W. Collins American Falls Nate Black Ralph J. Comstock Jr National Council Mark Tuohy Blackfoot Nate Block Ray Eskelsen

Air Service Is Assured Amid Strike Tension

Eastern airline executives pledged to fly every available plane if the rail strike proceeds, while the Air Transport Association could coordinate actions to ease any disruption. Local air officials deny orders to expand flights but vow to serve the public under any conditions.

Oress United Press Air Transport Association

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Lions News of Record Waffle Hardware Company Albert Raymond Burton Bruce Poe LDS Church Abereen Model Plane Club Thomas Radio & Appliance Packard-Bell Motorola N. Main Idahean Staurolite Alpha Pi Omega Alpha Chapter Bertha Cragan Paul Bible Days Gerald Shippert E. F. Shippert Gerald St. Josephs School Cubs Leo Roberts Tenday Council Ray Baumforth Geen Jim James H.) Phelps East Carter Wev General Hospital John R. Nichols Nichols Dean Nichols Edward Swisher Patricia D Persnickety Casper Lee Fawson Fawson Music Company Fawson Arthur F. McOmber Ross Park West Portneuf W. C. Carnes F. W. Carnes Western Air Lines Chicago Broilers Lewis Appliance CO Blair-Fry Motor CO E. Center
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