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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1948

Page

2

Idaho Democrats Eye State Ticket For August Primary

Idaho Democrats plan to place a slate of state officials on the August 10 primary ballot. A 1944 constitutional amendment may be questioned by the Idaho Supreme Court over its four year terms and the removal of the state auditor, with legality to be decided.

Boise Idaho Democratic Party Idaho Daily Statesman John Corlett Corlett United Press State Supreme Court Supreme Court State Auditor

Rotarians consider forming Blackfoot 20 30 Club

Three delegates from Pocatello 20 30 club urged Blackfoot Rotary to form a local unit. Bill Hall Bob Brennan and Oren Clark described youth service goals and projects including Safety Sallies for school zones and fundraising for a new swimming pool.

Blackfoot Pocatello Rotary Bill Hall Bob Brennan Oren Clark Hall Jory Clark Elmer Taylor W. C. Carnes Col. Goodfellow Art Dore

Funeral for J M Rowe in Idaho Falls

Funeral services were held for J M Rowe aged 77 at 2 pm Monday May 17 at Sandberg Funeral Home Clifton Robertson of the Second ward bishopric conducted. Howell and Leola Horrocks sang with piano accompaniment. Speakers included Lee Howell Leroy Howell and Clifford Robertson. Burial followed at Rose Hill Idaho Falls with grave dedicated by J Sandberg.

John M. Rowe Blackfoot J M. Rowe Sandberg Clifford Robertson Second Ward Howell Irene Rtson Harvey Allen Leola Horrocks Lee Howell Leroy Howell Dorothy Umford C. Robertson Plains of Peace Bbensein Dew Beners Leonard Mee Harry Allen Clifford Robertson Whey Robertson Rose Hill Idaho Falls J. Sandberg

Idaho Democratic Chief Criticizes Letters Between Stalin and Wallace

Idaho Democratic chairman Dan J. Cavanagh denounces the open letter exchange between Joseph Stalin and Henry Wallace. He warns the growing friendship could ruin Wallace and urges him to return to Iowa. He notes plans to house Idaho's 24 delegates to the Democratic convention in Philadelphia.

Boise Dan J. Cavanagh Twin Falls Joseph Stalin Henry Wallace Henry Wallace Iowa Cavanagh Idaho Phildalphia

Shelter Sought for Migrant Beet Workers in Idaho

Farmers with housing in the Pocatello area are urged to contact the Idaho State Employment Service office. Manager W. B. Cox says beet thinning will start soon and many migrant workers have sought farm work. If housing is not available locally, workers may move on to other areas.

Idaho State Employment Service Office Pocatello W. B. Cox Cox

Taylor denounces international cartels on Indiana tour

Senator Glen H. Taylor of Idaho denounces "international cartels" while campaigning for vice president with Henry Wallace. He plans stops in Fort Wayne, South Bend, and Terre Haute with a May 27 spoken in Pocatello. He cites big business and foreign auto imports as threats to American living standards.

Bloomington Ind Glen H. Taylor Idaho Indiana Taylor Fort Wayne South Bend Terre Haute Henry Wallace Pocatello Francis Wormuth Warmuth Ford Motor Company

Hansen to head Idaho highway study group

Farrell L. Hansen of Idaho Falls will chair a special highway study committee of the State Chamber of Commerce. The panel will advise on administrative policy, not routes, with members from farming, trucking and automobile groups and an advisory council of technical experts.

Twin Falls Farrell L. Hansen Idaho Falls State Chamber of Commerce H. A. Bleeck Boise Elcock Hansen Idaho Farm Burea Federation Idaho Potato Producers Cooperative State Highway Department

Ex-Landlord Accuses Ex-Tenant of Stolen Vacuum Sweeper

Claude A. Helms was brought to the Fort Wayne police after his former landlord reported a vacuum sweeper theft at his move out. Officer Milton Barton pegged Helms by a gray coat that matched a coat stolen from him at a restaurant.

Fort Wayne Ind Claude A. Helms Milton Barton Helms Barton

Monsignor Cody Addresses Blackfoot High Graduates

Rt. Rev. Msgr. Edward R. Cody urged Blackfoot High School graduates to be wise followers, not leaders, and to demand ethical leadership. He cautioned against mediocrity and stressed spiritual interest, noting the world is watching. Students acted in the ceremony with prayers, scripture, and benediction.

Monsignor Cody Blackfoot High Blackfoot Edward R. Cody Pocatello Blackfoot High School L. D.S. Tabernacle Msgr Davis Bitton Judith Clayton Dennis Olsen Howard Packham Robert Rupperle

Roads topic dominates Idaho state talks in Twin Falls

A Twin Falls county delegation pressed state leaders on road issues. Gov Robins skipped Dewey’s Ontario visit. Two points emerged: fix existing roads and contracts first, and consider an initiative to remove public works from politics. Road funding remains far short of demand, with requests about 17 times available funds.

Statehouse C. A. Robins GOP Thomas E. Dewey Ontario Ore Public Works Department Robins Arnold Williams Secretary of State

Idaho Falls Pony Rider Tied to Light Stand Fined

Clifford Muncey of Idaho Falls rode a pony into a local pool hall and played a game before his arrest. He was fined $20 for drunkenness. In Boise, prison officials report 850 school visitors since April 1 and warn of staffing strain if age limits are not set. Warden Louis Clapp advocates high school age for prison tours.

Idaho Falls Clifford Muncey Muncey Boise Idaho Penitentiary Louis Clapp Clapp

Lamour Enters Hospital for a Physical Checkup

Dorothy Peachcake Lamour, famed elevator girl turned actress, checks into Johns Hopkins Hospital for a physical examination. The piece recounts her Hollywood ties, a long marriage to Bill Howard, and past sarong gags while noting plans to attend a Command Performance on May 25 if able.

Dorothy Peachcake) Lamour Johns Hopkins Hospital Sarong Dotty Bill Howard Howards Hollywood Bill Air Corps Dottie Miami Beach N.Y Gammer Wally Wanger Gammer Girl

Miss Josie Stewart to Lead Home Laundry School

Mountain Electric company hosts a home laundry school led by Miss Josie Stewart of Salt Lake City, Bendix home service director. She will discuss soaps, water conditioning, fabrics, stains, and demonstrate Bendix washers and irons at 365 East Center next Monday at 2 30 with Q and A.

Mountain Electric Company Josie Stewart Salt Lake City Bendix Home Service Miss Stewart 365 East Center Bendix Automatic Stewart Bendix Home Laundry Institute South Bend Ind Flint Distributing Company Bendix Automatic Home Laundry Distributors

Church To Try Lana's Minister

A Los Angeles Presbyterian commission plans a hearing on Rev. Stewart P. MacLennan who officiated at the Turner Topping wedding to Lana order and tinplate heir Bob Topping. Critics say he violated church rules by marrying a divorced person within a year of divorce. Dr Eugene Carson Blake of Pasadena will preside. no date set.

Los, Angeles Stewart P. MacLennan Lana Order Bob Topping MacLennan Turner-Topping Topping Arline Judge Thomas Holden Los Angeles

Pity the Poor Movie Star Faces Price Tag Tariffs

Hollywood shoppers pay higher prices as celebrities like Gertrude Niesen and Jimmy Durante face inflated bills for homes pools babies and clothes. The article cites stars such as Frank Sinatra Carmen Miranda and Lina Romay relying on secretaries or shoppers to avoid premium tags and lawsuits.

Hollywood Greenbacks Gertrude Niesen Gertie Jimmy Durante Mama Papa Frank Sinatra Frankie-boy Sinatra Frankie Carmen Miranda Lina Romay Mother Lina

Holiday Proclaimed for May 31 by Governor Robins

Gov. C. A. Robins will declare May 31 a legal holiday in the state, the governor’s office announced Wednesday May 30, as Memorial Day falls on Sunday.

C. A. Robins

Hughes Seizes RKO Control In Major Film Deal

Howard Hughes gains control of RKO in a deal valued near nine million dollars. The narrative notes predictions about top spots for Bill Dozier and Walter Kane, while highlighting Hughes’s plan to back quality pictures. Maureen O'Sullivan noted traveling with Johnny Farrow, and Ann Blyth poised for Western film Wildfire with Duff and Sherman directing.

Odlum Alexander Bell Bill Dozier Hughes Walter Kane Barry Branwen Howard Hughes Joe Kennedy Johnny Farrow Maureen O'Sullivan Ireland Johnny Maureen Hollywood John McCormack Ann Blyth Howard Duff George Brent George Sherman Leonard Goldstein Kanab Utah Robert Fellows Tay Garnett Harold Schumate Bob Irene Metro

Lawsuit filed against J. R. Simplot in Ada County court

A $100000 damage suit was on file in Ada County district court on Wednesday against the J. R. Simplot company. The plaintiff seeks damages for injuries sustained in a fall last August at the Simplot dehydrating plant in Caldwell.

Simplot Boise Ada County J. R. Simplot Company Ane Nee Amages Simplot Caldwell

Miller Appointed to Idaho Dental Examining Board

Gov Robins appointed Dr A G Miller of St Anthony to a three year term on the Idaho Dental Examining Board. He succeeds L Shaw of Pocatello whose term expired this year.

Pocatellan Boise Robins A. G. Miller St. Anthony State Dental Examining Board Dr. Miller L. ¥. Shaw Pocatello

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