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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1948

Page

7

Mud and Water Flood Homes North of Pocatello

A Fort Hall irrigation mishap sent four times too much water into an irrigation ditch and flooded homes near Hawthorne road and Quinn avenue. The Hale house and four Hale apartments suffered basement floods with damage estimated near 400 to 500 dollars, plus other local homes. Residents used pumps to remove mud, sand, and water as gardens and landscaping were washed out.

Hawthorne Road Quinn Avenue Pocatello Fort Hall Hale Lloyd Johnson Burton Clinkscales Elizabeth Quinn Phillips Clayton Hale

Made In Heaven at Frazier Hall Tonight

Broadway play Made In Heaven, second in a Civic Drama Guild series sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, is set for 8 15 p m at Frazier Hall Idaho State College with a cast led by Cecily Brown Michael Stanley Kathleen Claypool and others Harold Read reports tickets are available at the box office before curtain.

Junior Chamber of Commerce Frazier Hall of Idaho State College Harold Read Civic Drama Guild Cecily Brown Michael Stanley Kathleen Claypool Robert Paquin Jeanette deCarlos Walter Morrison Irving Karesh

Obituary for Charles Pfeipher Inkom Pioneer at 75

Charles Pfeipher 75 a Pioneer resident of Inkom died at a local hospital after a short illness He was born February 18 1873 in Kansas and moved to Idaho about 40 years ago He worked as a plasterer He married Elly Mae Horn who died 20 years ago He later married Evelyn Tillotson December 21 1946 in Dillon Montana He was a member of the LDS church Survivors include his widow and stepchildren Jesse Horn Lamont Tillotson Rodney Preipher all of Inkom and Edith Carter Boise Funeral arrangements are to be announced by Downard Mortuary.

Charles Pfeipher Inkom Kansas Idaho Elly Mae Horn Evelyn Tillotson Dillon Mont LDS Church Jesse Horn Lamont Tillotson Rodney Preipher Edith Carter Boise Downard Mortuary

Marine Pfc Patrick J Roche dies in action on Iwo Jima

Funeral services set for Marine Pfc Patrick J Roche 20 killed February 21 1945 on Iwo Jima. Services Saturday at 2 pm Downard mortuary chapel with veterans honors. Survived by parents Edmund and Rose Roche brother Eugene in San Diego and grandmothers Mrs Roche Gucker and Mrs Knowles. Burial Mountain View cemetery. Body to arrive in Pocatello Thursday.

Marine Pfe Patrick J. Roche Iwo Jima Downard Mortuary Veterans of Foreign Wars Pfc. Roche 28Th Marine Regiment Fifth Marine Division Mount Suribachi Patrick Roche Pocatello Edmund B. Roche NortheHe U. S. Marine Corps Eugene B. Roche San Diego Calif U. S. Marines Sarah Roche Gucker P. J. Knowles Mountain View Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Elna Howell Metzener

Funeral services for 47 year old Mrs Elna Howell Metzener who died at her home north of the city will be conducted by Bishop Emer son Mecomber of the Ninth LDS ward at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Fifth ward church. Friends may call at the Arthur W Hall mortuary until time of service.

Elna Howell Metzener City Emerson Mecomber Ninth Lds Ward Fifth Ward Arthur W. Hall Mountain View Cemetery

LDS Institute Sets Graduation

Vivian Meik will be commencement speaker at the LDS Institute on Sunday May 16 at 7 30 p m at the ISC Latter Day Saints Institute. Ten four year certificate recipients include Velda Lou Bellville George P Briscoe Ray Jay Davis James Duane Dudley Ray S Fransen LeRoy Earl Jones Franklin Meadows Lowell S Stratford Winona Whitehead Whitehead and Jens Patrick Wilde. Two year participants include Edward J Berrett David G Boyer Don Winsor Carver Emily Brookie Condie Duane G Dalley Gene Wray Dalton Frank Davis Jeanne Ellen Gottfredson Lloyd Warren Graybill Ralph Hale Marva Cleone Hancock Genevieve Pearl Hemming Rex Dee Jenkins Euleta Jensen James Lewis Johnson James T Johnson Joan Johnston Ruth Juchau Richard Lee McLaughlin Stuart D Nash Wyla Jean Nelson Barbara Ann Priest Blaine H Quigley Shirley Mae Stephens Guy J Stevens K Odell Stevenson Cyril A Thomas Shirley Mae Thornock Ver M Thornock.

Velda Lou Bellville George P. Briscoe Ray Jay Davis James Duane Dudley Ray S. Fransen LeRoy Earl Jones Franklin Meadows Lowell S. Stratford Winona Whitehead Whitehead Jens Patrick Wilde Eugene E. Campbell Institute Edward J. Berrett David Glenn Boyer Don Winsor Carver Emily Brookie Condie Duane G. Dalley Gene Wray Dalton Frank Davis Jeanne Ellen Gottfredson Lloyd Warren Graybill Ralph Hale Marva Cleone Hancock Genevieve Pearl Hemming Rex Dee Jenkins Euleta Jensen James Lewis Johnson Joan Johnston Ruth Juchau Richard Lee McLaughlin Stuart D. Nash Wyla Jean Nelson Barbara Ann Priest Blaine H. Quigley Shirley Mae Stephens Guy J. Stevens K. Odell Stevenson Cyril, A. Thomas Shirley Mae Thornock Ver M. Thornock

Bed Space Check Urged Before VA Hospital Travel

Ex servicemen are advised to verify bed space at VA hospitals before travel to avoid long trips. John P. Gray of the Pocatello VA office notes veterans have reached distant facilities only to be turned away. VA outlines priority for admission and requires an affidavit of inability to pay for non service connected cases.

Veterans Administration John P. Gray Pocatello VA

ISC Men’s Group Plans Evening Smoker at Reed Hall

The Associated Men Students ISC AMS announces a smoker tonight at 8 p.m. in Reed Hall gym. John Kelley, Malad, president, urges all ISC male students to attend as AMS seeks members. Speakers include Carl W. McIntosh, Bill Folsom, and Marty O’Farrell with musical numbers by Joe LaRue, Dick Harbour, and Norman Olson.

ISC Reed Hall John Kelley Kelley AMS Carl W. McIntosh Bill Folsom Marty O'Farrell

ISC Commencement Plans Announced By Dr. McIntosh

Idaho State College announced June 3 commencement with an address by Very Rev Charles E. McAllister. McAllister, Spokane cathedral dean and former president of the English Speaking Union of Spokane, holds multiple honorary degrees and has led a nationwide study of public higher education.

ISC McIntosh Idaho State College Carl W. McIntosh Charles E. McAllister Board of Regents State College of Washington Association of Governing Boards of State Universities McAllister Association of Governing Boards United States University of Oregon Oregon State Louisana State University of Idaho University of Washington State University of Neva University of New Mexico University of Texas Mississippi State College For Women Mississippi State College University of Florida University of North Carolina University of Georgia Oklahoma College For Women University of Kentucky University of Maryland University of Vermont University of Iowa University of Indiana University of Colorado University of Utah English Speaking Union of Spokane

Chief Roubidoux backs Idaho safety drive pledge

Police Chief R. J. Roubidoux says we will do our part in the National Safety Council Idaho chapter June campaign. Boise chapter president O. C. Marler cites 15 May traffic deaths and 60 for the year, with Arrowrock dam and a Boise head on collision among the recent fatalities. Signs of Life Heed them.

R. J. Roubidoux National Safety Council Idaho United Press C. Marler Boise George E. Vaughn Arrowrock Dam

Pharmacy Exam Scheduled Here

The state board of pharmacy examiners will conduct state pharmacy examinations here June 7 8 at Idaho State College. Board members are S L Crowley president Gordon K Ashley vice president J J Lynch secretary and Victor C Wilson board member.

State Board of Pharmacy Examiners Idaho State College S. L. Crowley Twin Falls Gordon K. Ashley Montpelier J. J. Lynch Boise Victor C. Wilson Coeur D’alene

Communist Dangers Told At Kiwanis Meeting

Father Lobel warned against trusting Stalin and the Communists as he supported European aid through the Marshall Plan to curb Communism. He said hunger breeds anarchy and Europe looks to the United States for hope, with O. G. Roche presiding and guests Ray Donaldson Hugh Maguire and M. W. Humphreys in attendance.

Stalin Hitler F. L. Lobel Kiwanis Club Bannock Father Lobell Europe United States O. G. Roche Ray Donaldson Seattle Hugh Maguire Pocatello M. W. Humphreys Idaho Falls

Bannock County Reports Black Balance and Valuations

Bannock County commissioners announced the 1947-48 financial statement showing assets of 3,436,274.53 with 1,033,983.13 cash and no bonded indebtedness. Net assessed valuation stands at 28,939,612 after exemptions, with real estate and improvements at 13,435,149 and major properties including Union Pacific 6,175,233 and Utah Power 4,007,646 among others. The report notes district figures for livestock, public utilities, and corporate property holdings.

Bannock W. H Pete” Jensen Union Pacific Utah Power Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Co Idaho Power Western Union

Campfire Girls Visit Hospital in Tiny Town

O-Ki-Hi Campfire Girls visited the children's ward at St. Anthony's Mercy Hospital on Monday. They handed out Sunshine packets with verses stories pictures paper-dolls crayons balloons and comic books to pass the time for the hospitalized children. Sister Mary Laurence guided the tour and Mrs. Ross Garrison supervised the Campfire unit.

St. Anthony's Mercy Hospital St. Anthony’s St. Anthony'’s Mary Laurence Ross Garrison

Ten Pocatello Scouts To Be Honored Tonight

Ten Pocatello Scouts will be honored at 7 30 this evening in a court of honor for Troop 111 in the basement of the First Ward chapel. John Weston is scoutmaster with Harold Webster as assistant. Vernon Webster Dick Bennett and Jack Poulson receive second class badges. Eugene Babbitt Lamrel Prescott and Billy Carter promoted to first class. Kenneth Bickerson to the star badge. Henry George West Eugene Watson and Glen Evans gain life rank. John Tolman Billy Carter LaBrel Prescott Eugene Babbitt Douglas Lenkersdorfer Henry West Kenneth Bickerson receive merit badges. Parents and friends are invited.

Pocatello First Ward John Weston Harold Webster Vernon Webster Dick Bennett Jack Poulson Gene Babbitt Lamrel Prescott Billy Carter Kenneth Bickerson Henry George West Eugene Watson Glen Evans John Tolman LaBrel Prescott Eugene Babbitt Douglas Lenkersdorfer Henry West

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