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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1948

Page

3

Job Aid Offered To Graduates In Idaho State Service

W B Cox of the Pocatello ISES office announced expanded placement and job development services for graduates from Pocatello High School and Idaho State College. Employers were urged to survey openings and list requirements with the local ISES office to aid graduates, many of whom will seek positions in the next 30 days. The nationwide ISES alliance will help place graduates locally or elsewhere as needed.

Idaho State Employment Service Idaho State College Pocatello W. B. Cox Pocatello Ises Cox Colleg ISES Pocatello High School

Position Open At Ordnance Plant For Senior Training Supervisor

Applications are being accepted for the senior training supervisor at the Naval Ordnance plant. Elmer H. Comer reported Monday. Entrance salary ranges from 4575 to 6115 dollars annually. Applicants must be 18 or older, with no age limit for veterans with war service. Details and forms available from the plant's board of civil service examiners.

Naval Ordnance Plant Elmer H. Comer U. S. Civil Service

Rooney Wife Seeks Divorce After Cruelty Allegations

Hollywood star Mickey Rooney is sued for divorce by wife Betty Jane Rooney. She alleges cruelty and cites an unresolved marriage, noting a prior separation and a property settlement granting $100,000 over 10 years plus additional sums for home and children.

Hollywood Mickey Rooney Betty Jane Rooney Birmingham

BJC Coach Resigns to Take Football Post at North Dakota

Boise Junior College basketball coach Bill Richter resigns to coach football at North Dakota Teachers College in Valley City. Last fall he aided Lyle Smith in an undefeated football season while his basketball team faced a poor campaign.

Boise Boise Junior College Bill Richter North Dakota Baer Teachers’ College Valley City Richter Lyle Smith BJC

Probate Petition and Local Police Reports From Aberdeen

A probate petition was filed by George McConkay in Willard Lund’s court over Harry Olea's estate, valued under 1500 with no will. Police notes report a 35 mm camera taken from Cook Drug Co and a 1941 Chevrolet truck stolen near Kraft Cheese plant road, plus multiple traffic and vagrancy fines. Building permits, Scout activities, and several births are also listed among Aberdeen notices.

Willard Lund George McConkay Harry Olea Margaret Pomeroy Jennie Byrd Thomas McConkay Cook Drug Co Eastman J.R. Kooken Kraft Cheese Plant

Warning Issued On Minor Work

Idaho employers under the fair labor standards act were urged to obtain age certificates before hiring eligible minors for summer work. Elbert Shaw of the labor department said certificates protect employers from unintentional child labor violations. Certificates come from the state superintendent of schools. General minimum age is 16 with an 18 year minimum for hazardous occupations.

Boise Idaho Elbert Shaw Labor Department Shaw

Green To Head Forum On School Administration

George N. Green Pocatello superintendent of schools will head a two day forum at Moscow June 24 25 titled School Administration As A Profession He will select discussion leaders from superintendents statewide Green declined a Wyoming invitation to teach at the summer session due to his commitments with a new Building program.

George N. Green Pocatello University of Idaho School of Education Moscow Supt. Green Supt Green University of Wyoming

Heliotrope Wins Famous California Frog Contest

Heliotrope captured first in the 21st Calaveras County International Jumping Frog Jubilee in Angels Camp, hopping 11 feet 5 inches to top the field and win 200 for trainer Phil Solette of Berkeley. About 15 000 spectators watched the famous derby inspired by Mark Twain.

California Little Hellotrope Mark Twain Calaveras County

Cycle Club Stages Run At Local Meet

The 44-40 motorcycle club held a Sunday run with Howard Andreason leading in 8.8 seconds at 109.6 mph. Lucky Mattson was second in 9.6 seconds, 103.2 mph, while Mac Beebe and Wes Mittan tied for third at 98, 101.6 mph. An estimated crowd of 100 watched ten entries. Other winners included Russell Keller 10.0, Dick Scott 10.2, Lowell Patz 10.25, Bob Simmons 10.5, Tommy Murphy 11.2, and Glenn Walker 11.5. Walker said the event prepared for Salt Lake Hill climbs on June 6.

Howard Andreason Lucky Mattson Mac Beebe Wes Mittan Russell Keller Dick Scott Lowell Patz Bob Simmons Tommy Murphy Glenn Walker Walker Salt Lake

Twenty Two Boys Set Trip To Boise June 6

A list of 22 local boys chosen for Boys State at Boise on June 8 was announced. Selection based on scholastic record and leadership. includes juniors and sophomores. Sponsored by multiple civic groups and institutions. Names include Wesley D. Skidmore, Francis P. King, Thomas R. Flint, Dennis C. Slayden, Larry E. Hancock, John B. Roberts, Thomas E. Wilson, Dale A. Vesser, Robert L. Dudley, Wesley E. Mullen, Robert C. Cooper, Robert Booker, Charles F. McDevitt, Edwin C. Brennan, Harold Paige, Gary R. Howard, John D. Dickson, Leo S. Gill, Richard C. Davis, Donald R. Jensen, Edward P. Gledhill, Robert E. Rush.

Boise The American Legion Post -No. 4 Elks Lions Rotary VFW Masons Kiwanis Fargo-Wilson-Wells Petersen Jaycees KEIO KEYY People’s Larry E. Hancock Lester W. Hancock N. Hayes John B. Roberts E. N. Roberts Thomas E. Wilson T. J. Wilson Bryan Ve. Dale A. Vesser John M. Vesser Idaho State College Robert L. Dudley J. W Edwin C. Brennan E. P. Brennan Arthur Harold Paige H. R. Paige Gary R. Howard Martin B. Howard Lincoln John D. Dickson Beulah Dickson Main St Leo S. Gill H. S. Gill East Clark Richard C. Davis Clark Davis Donald R. Jensen J. G. Jensen Eleventh Edward P. Gledhill E. Rip. Gledhill Robert E. Rush C. E. Rush Sixth

Summer Music Class Offered at Idaho State College

A six week beginners and intermediate music program starts in June at Idaho State College in Pocatello. H L Fawson leads woodwinds with J C Gardner teaching brass and Ingard Nielson overseeing strings along with ISC music staff. A recreational segment is included.

Pocatello Idaho State College H. L. Fawson Fawson J. C. Gardner ISC Music Department Ingard Nielson

Pocatello YWCA Board Sets Regular Meeting Tuesday

The YWCA Board of Directors will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the club rooms with Mrs George Smith as president. The Ninth Ward to present the play New Fires Tuesday at 7 p m in the Fifth Ward recreation hall directed by Don Cole. Donations will be accepted for the Ward Budget and the public is invited.

Ywca Board OF Directors The Pocatello Ywca George Smith Ninth Ward Fifth Ward Don Cole

Kaiser-Frazer opens furnace in Utah cast house

Edgar Kaiser announced westward industry expansion as the Kaiser-Frazer Ironton blast furnace in Provo began operations. Mrs. Mary Duffy lit the first charge, symbolizing long hours of operation ahead. Kaiser said no Utah assembly plant is planned now, but may come later.

Provo Utah Edgar Kaiser Kaiser-Frazer

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