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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1948
Page
2
Union Pacific tie plant at Pocatello will likely close in about six months as creosote treated ties last longer and reduce rail bed demand. About 15 workers remain, not to be transferred but reassigned. closure may be temporary depending on future demand.
Bannock county extension office announces Poison Oats To Squirrels feeding of ground squirrels on public land starting May 17. Jim Reed of Fish and Wildlife services will deliver the bait. A schedule shows meetings at Blackrock school May 17 and Pebble stockyards May 27, with one hour limits and 30 minute no show rule.
K. H. Spies of Portland was elected president of the Pacific Northwest Sewage Works association at a Boise meeting. He succeeds H. C. Clare of Boise. Emil C. Jensen of Seattle was named first vice president and William P. McNamara of Seattle second vice president. William P. Hughes of Lewiston was retained on the federation board of control.
Joseph G. Vialpando aged 72 of Tyhee died Thursday morning after a four week illness. Born August 21 1875 in New Mexico he married Pauline Gonzales in 1908. Survived by four sons William Ray Joseph and Ernest a daughter Mary a brother Fritzn Vialpando Cortez Colo a sister Mrs Neavis Jurime New Mexico and 17 grandchildren. Funeral by Down Mortuary.
Mrs. Lucinda Kendall aged 86 of 338 Pocatello Ave died in a local hospital after a brief illness. Born November 26, 1860 in Hopkinsville Kentucky she moved with her parents to St. Louis before settling in Pocatello on July 2 1945. She was widowed twice Landis Luton and James Kendall and left two sons. She resided with friend Mrs. Mattie Collins and was a member of the African Methodist Episcopal church. Funeral arrangements are by McHan Henderson mortuary.
Alfred A. Herrman files a probate court complaint against Joe Fitzen Herman seeking $172.66 plus costs for labor and parts on Fitzen’s automobile. Herrman also asks six percent interest from February 17, 1948. E. Tydemann represents Herrman.
Pocatello high school seniors watch an eight day clock in the Nate Morgan jewelry window. When the clock stops the hour hand will indicate the girl winner and the minute hand the boy winner, rewarding them with watches from the jewelry firm.
The Pleasant View Ward MIA held a homecoming Tuesday for Martha White returning from the L D S Mexican Mission. The evening featured radio program style entertainment with Leo Brown as announcer. Short talks were given by Miss White and Bishop John J. Roderick. Refreshments were served by MIA officers.
LOGAN Utah UP The 1948 track champion of the western division of the Skyline Six will be decided Saturday at Aggie stadium. The Aggies are favored for their all around strength while Brigham Young University has capable field men and Utah a strong sprint corps. Meanwhile the western division baseball crown was being decided this afternoon at Provo as BYU and Utah State met in Timp park.
Idaho's potato industry coordinating committee will meet in Twin Falls on Saturday to discuss a proposed potato plant breeding station and to elect officers. The gathering marks the first meeting for three new members appointed by the governor: Dr. G C Holm, D W Clegg and George Hersley.
Brazil has appropriated more than 400000 on aviation programs this year, focusing on fleet upgrades and infrastructure, with officials outlining planned expenditures across airports and air traffic improvements.
D W Martin, director of elementary education in Pocatello, will speak at Thomas high school baccalaureate this Sunday and at graduation exercises in Paris on May 21 with the topic Youth on His World.
Harold Ory, manager of Purina Mills in Pocatello Cypress, invited to address Lava Hot Springs high school graduates on Thursday May 20 for the commencement. Altrusa members Mrs. Bistline, Dr. Pacina, and Mrs. Armstrong attend International Altrusa Convention in Vancouver BC. Senior Scout post advisers to meet Sunday at 4 pm in the LDS First Ward chapel to plan the summer softball tournament with Scout Executive Ray Baumforth present.
Mrs J M Shamburger of 1112 South Seventh Avenue, with daughter Barbara, left Wednesday for California to sail for Hawaii in about two weeks to join Chief Warrant Officer Shamburger on a two year Pearl Harbor assignment. Accompanying them were Mrs Charles C Green and niece Sherrie Seibert as they journeyed to join travel plans and discuss the future Hawaii home.
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