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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1948

Page

6

Malad High To Graduate Class Of 64 In 1948

Malad High School will hold its commencement on Thursday evening May 27 at 8 p.m. and the baccalaureate on Sunday May 23 at 4 30 p.m. Both events take place at the Malad Stake Tabernacle. The program features speakers Dr M Lynn Bennion and Dr Robert Hosack with student addresses by Rosemary Crowther Helen Jean Daniels and Reed Adams. The graduates include Reed Adams Marilyn Anderson Nelden Baker Hilda Clark Lorraine Clark Eugene Colton William Colton Jr Rosemary Crowther and many others totaling 64 seniors.

Malad Karl G. Maeser Malad High School Malad Stake Tabernacle Ernest Parrish Hilda Clark Earl Kern Wesley Crowther M. Lynn Bennion Salt Lake City Marilyn Anderson S. A. Hendricks Ace Waldron Rosemary Crowther Read Adams Helen Jean Daniels Reed Adams Benny Nichols Ralph W. Harding W. P. Garst Board of Education Robert Hosack Political Science University of Idaho Neva Rae Thorpe Marylin Anderson Nelden Baker Cleve S. Bolingbroke Lorraine Clark Eugene Colton William Colton, Jr Edward T. Davis Edison Evans Wilma Evans Demona Facer Bernard H. Gardner Dorothy Gibbs Martin D. Goddard Joyce Harding Stanley Harris Deloss Harrison Lynn J. Hess Nolan Jensen Boyd Joyn Carol D. Jones J. Blair Jones Jerry Jones LaMont Jones Melvel Jones Norma Jones Ralph A

Boundary Dispute Over District Lines Near Arimo

Arimo district officials say no change to boundaries after a February election failure to settle an overlapping area involving Inkom Marsh Valley Lava Hot Springs McCammon Arimo Downey Swan Lake Virginia Hawkins Basin and nearby Franklin and Bannock counties. Two small sections valued about 65 000 and 90 000 remain in question.

Arimo Scott D. Lowe Bannock County Franklin Bannocks Inkom Marsh Valley Franklin County Lava Hot Springs McCammon Arimo Downey Swan Lake Virginia Hawkins Basin Lowe Idaho

Norma Weatherford Valedictorian At Rockland Public School Rites

Norma Weatherford daughter of Mr and Mrs Archie Weatherford won valedictorian honors at Rockland Public Schools commencement held Thursday night in the high school auditorium Ezra Hawkes of Pocatello gave the address with Superintendent Terrell Bell presiding Gordon Lasley son of Mr and Mrs Charles Lasley was salutatorian as seven seniors advanced to high school status The annual school picnic occurred Monday at Rasse's Park with swimming at Indian Springs and a softball game among activities Additional parents attended the event lists numerous names.

Rockland Norma Weatherford Archie Weatherford Rockland Public Schools Weatherfords Gordon Lasley Charles Lasley Torian Ezra Hawkes Pocatello Terrell Bell Rasse’s Park Ruth Allen Rachael Hubbard Oren Spielett Clevane Braithwaite Indian Springs Bob Robinson Ann Thalker Oscar Lind Haskell Harry Albert Shipp Orpha Dewey Mayanne Baker Virgil Shonett Fred Glarfield Lawrence Freeman Harold Permann Valdez Kelly Freda Robinson Clifton Reed Nelle Robinson Pansy Robinson Alvin Ralphs Howard Misenhinner

Twin Falls Moves to Ban Local Slot Machines

A citizens committee in Twin Falls reports strong progress on a petition to repeal the current city slot machine ordinance and ban operation of the devices. More than 3,000 signatures are to be turned over to the city council as the plan moves forward.

Twin Falls Citizens Committee

Car Collision Damages Vehicles at City Intersection

Police report a morning crash at East Carter Street and South Tenth Avenue. Clinton R. Blackwood, 24, of 268 Portneuf Park, sustained damage to the right front fender bumper and grill with a sprung frame. Charles G. Loveland, 20, of 505 South Twelfth Avenue, left side of his car was entirely damaged. Arrests were made.

East Carter St South Tenth Ave Cernere Clinton R. Blackwood

Explosion Probed After Freight Locomotive Blast

An investigation by Chesapeake and Ohio railroad officials began in Chillicothe Ohio to determine the cause of an explosion that killed three men in the engine cab of a Columbus bound freight locomotive. Engineer W R Terry 60 of Ironton Fireman T R Lauter 52 also of Ironton and Brakeman W C Bush 37 Siloam Kentucky died from burns and steam exposure. The blast ripped the locomotive apart demolishing the cab and scattering debris over a half mile as the engine pulled 156 coal cars on the main line.

Chillicothe, C Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Here W. R. Terry Ironton, O T. R. Lauter Ironton W. C. Bush Siloam Eee

School Election Set for June 10

BLACKFOOT The consolidation of school districts in Bingham County has a June 10 election date set by county board secretary Andrew H. Johnson. The Class A consolidation covers Shelley Jameston Taysom parts of Basalt Goshen Stanton and Riverdale, with Stanton mainly in Bingham and Riverdale entirely in Bonneville. Commissioners announced election officials and notices will be posted this week.

Blackfoot Bingham County Andrew H. Johnson Shelley Jameston Taysom Basalt Goshen Stanton Riverdale Bonneville

Planes Collide Over Anchorage In War Practice Crash

Two U S Air Force P 51 fighters collided during a wartime practice over Cook Inlet and plunged from the sky in view of thousands in Anchorage Alaska causing a deadly crash and shock to residents.

Anchorage Alaska Air Force Cook's Inlet

Idaho Labor Boycott Law Is Affirmed

Idaho's 1947 law prohibiting secondary boycott in labor disputes was upheld by Third District Judge C. E. Winstead in the first legal test of the act. Four Western Electric employees were overruled on demurrers and ordered to plead Saturday. the law was found within state powers and aligned with Taft Hartley in restricting labor conflicts affecting the public and neutral businesses.

BOISE ALP Idaho C. E. Winstead Western Electric Company Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company J. E. Abel George Hill James D. Towne J. S. Caselman Justice Court J. M. Lampert Winstead Western Electric Telephone Company

Bingham County Holds Fifth in Security Drive

Bingham County remains in fifth place in the Idaho Security Loan Drive led by county chairman J. C. Sandberg. Valley leads with 65 percent, Ada 38 percent, Lincoln 34, Elmore 31, Bingham 28, and Power 22 percent. state average is 17.8 percent. Cliff Pauley reports merchants will assist, and officials press for quick bond purchases, aiming to meet quota without a house to house campaign. Farmers, clubs, and organizations are urged to invest where possible.

Blackfoot Bingham County J. C. Sandberg Valley Ada Lincoln Elmore Bingham Power Cliff Pauley

Rose Softball Team Now Sponsored by J R Meyers

The J. R. Meyers Company local implement dealer will sponsor the Rose softball team. The squad will compete as the Rose J R Meyers Implement team in upcoming games and events.

Blackfoot J. R. Meyers Company Rose Rose-J. R. Meyers

First American Patent Granted to Joseph for Water-Power Saw Mill

A historical note marks 302 years since Joseph received the first American patent for a water-powered saw mill. The milestone highlights early innovation in U.S. milling and patent history.

Joseph

Idaho Parties Brace for Debates as 1948 Primary Looms

Idaho’s political scene shows both parties waiting on the national presidential race. Democrats face chaos with Truman favored but danger if a strong rival emerges. Filing deadlines coincide with the Philadelphia convention, heightening Idaho’s scramble for a viable ticket in the U.S. Senate and the second district.

John Corlett Boise Idaho Philadelphia Truman U.S Bert Minnegen Montpelier

Motor Employees Plan for Contest at Curley Q Inn

BLACKFOOT employees of the Modern Motor Company gathered for a steak dinner hosted by manager Alf Hahn. They discussed entering a national Chevrolet Motor Division promotion for May and June to boost dealership parts and labor sales. Local prizes total about $200, with a trip to Sun Valley for the winning manager and a Salt Lake area dealership as opponent. Fathers and guests included Howard Brown, Don Billings, Marshall Stump, and others.

Blackfoot Modern Motor Company Curley Q Inn Alf Hahn Chevrolet Motor Division Salt Lake Area Sun Valley Howard Brown Don Billings Marshall M. Stump Jimmy Shikashio Fay Cornia Vern Anthony Harold Wagner Darwin L. Thomas Frederick D. Arbuckle Blaine Cutler Keith

Scott Named To Chest Post

Paul Scott of Pocatello city library was elected vice president for Idaho at the Pacific conference of community chests and councils in Spokane. Scott, who is president of the local community chest, attended with delegates from western states Hawaii and British Columbia.

Paul Scott Pocatello Spokane Pacific Conference of Community Chests Idaho Scott Hawaii British Columbia

Prins Describes Escape From Nazi Rule at Rotary

Dr. S. A. Prins of State Hospital South spoke to the Blackfoot Rotary Club on psychological aspects of escaping occupied territory. He recounted fleeing Holland after the invasion, facing Gestapo scrutiny, joining resistance, and living as an outlaw with forged papers and improvised survival thoughts.

Dr. S. A. Prins Rotary Club Blackfoot S. A. Prins State Hospital South Holland Prinse Mere Netherlands Gestapo British Broadcasting Company BBC Prins Frank H. Thomas Idaho Falls Hugh Drennan Rexburg Art Dore Venice Calif H. William Furchner Frank Wayne Boise Archie Kennedy M. Preston Goodfellow

Huge Bulldog Lava Visitor At Idaho Hot Springs

Muggs an English bulldog from California visits Lava Hot Springs Idaho with Mr and Mrs Kirk Sterling. Known as Mairzy Coats she rides a pedigree line tied to the famed West Coast winner Zorro Torro Don Juan. Muggs resembles her ancestor and is described as a beauty with a bold appetite.

California Bulldog Lava Hot Springs Kirk Sterring Idaho Hot Springs Center Muggs Iss Mairzy Coats Kirk Sterling

Farm Prosperity Is No Certainty Expert Declares

Assist ant Extension Economist Virgil D. Kennedy told Idaho farmers that the prospect for American agriculture over 25 years is only a probable chance. He warned that prosperity is not guaranteed and urged farmers to prepare to offset disturbances and maintain resources for a growing population and rising incomes.

Boise Virgil D. Kennedy Idaho Kennedy

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