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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1948

Page

3

Kellems Pays Off Federal Tax

Vivien Kellems of Connecticut disclosed a Westport bank turned over 1685.40 to the federal government to satisfy an IRS lien after she refused to withhold taxes from employees. The bank said it acted reluctantly to prevent government seizure of the bank’s funds. Kellems vowed to fight further seizure but did not reveal plans.

New York Vivien Kellems Connecticut Westport Conn Internal Revenue Department

Lions To Name Heads At Friday Luncheon

Election of Lions Club officers will occur at the regular Friday luncheon at Hotel Bannock. Nominee Pete Carlson will succeed retiring president Bob Purrington. Nominations include Vic Siminson first vice president Al Weese second vice president La Mont Turpin third vice president Ralph Garrett secretary Rulon Gasmann treasurer Ike McBush and William England tail-twisters Ralph Wheeldon lion tamer R. R. Willecke and new directors K H Meyers Richard Severn with current directors holding over.

Lions Club Hotel Bannock Pete Carlson Bob Purrington Vic Siminson al Weese LaMont Turpin Ralph Garrett Rulon Gasmann Ike McBush William England Ralph Wheeldon Ralph Kearsley R. R. Willecke K. H. Meyers Richard Severn Neal Jordan Roy Miller Lou Haller

Yale Bowl's Rise as Modern Stadium in 1941

The Yale Bowl, completed in 1941, defined modern stadium capacity by surpassing the ancient Colosseum in size, marking a milestone in large venue construction and design.

Power Line Dangers Cited By Firm Official

Idaho Power official D S Brown warns haying season dangers from moving hay derricks near power lines. He notes a decade drop in fatalities but urges precautions such as lowering the derrick boom, leveling and tying ends, and avoiding contact with metal parts. Only trained employees may move wires. call for help with 24 hours notice.

D. S. Brown Idaho Power Company D. C. Brown Idaho Power

Hunter Whittier Case Settled Out of Court

Judge L E Glennon said the dispute between Clarence Hunter and Raymond Max Whittier was settled out of court. A $500 note sparked the case with Hunter seeking payment and costs from Whittier.

Clarence Hunter Raymond Max Whittier L. E. Glennon Hunter Whittier

Farmer uncovers large cache of obsidian spearheads

Olaf Olson, a longtime Inkom resident, unearthed over 100 obsidian spearheads at 54 feet in his garden. The marks indicate Shoshone-style work from Yellowstone Park origin, estimated at about 500 years old, a rare find due to their number size and foreign origin.

Inkom Olaf Olson Thard Oii Garden Olson Yellowstone Park Rapid Creek

Kee Take Proves Big Rainbow Trout Spawn at Coffee Pot Rapids

Approximately 7,500,000 rainbow trout eggs were taken during the spawning run at Coffee Pot rapids on the Snake River the biggest since 1944. Har vey Albrethsen reports 7,000 female and 4,000 male fish averaging 5 29 1/2 pounds were used in the spawning. Eggs went to the state hatchery for distribution to other facilities. Coffee Pot rapids lies four miles down the North Fork from Mack's Inn Island Park country.

Ashton Ida Coffee Pot Snake River Harvey Albrethsen James Simpson Coffee Pot Rapids North Fork Mack’s Inn Island Park Country

Caldwell man fined for reckless driving after parking attempt

Peter F. Golden, 45, of Rt. 3 Caldwell, paid a $25 fine Wednesday on a reckless driving charge arising from an accident when he tried to park his truck in front of W. A. Stratten's car at 241 North Eleventh Ave. Stratten's windshield was damaged. Golden's vehicle had no reported damage.

Peter F. Golden Rt. 3 Caldwell W. A. Stratten North Eleventh Ave Stratten Golden

Police Court notices and births from St. Anthony district

Police court entries list fines for stop sign and stop light violations plus reckless driving and disturbing the peace. Marital union reports note Stiffler and Kossum wed. Births include three girls born May 18 19 in St. Anthony to Visser Foster Saxton Hurst and Robertson families. Local property actions show McCaskill dwelling 7500 Denkers remodel 6000 and Goughs business and remodel estimates.

William Foster South Fourth Ave St. Anthony Lynn Saxton West Whitman St Raymond Hurst Downey Clarence Robertson East Hayden St

My Secret Slayer Declares Of Killing

Robert H. Hansen admitted in an interview that the killings of Ralph and Olge Dirksen were his secret motive and that he does not justify the murders. He said he shot Dirksen as he slept, killed Olge after she screamed, and later placed the Dirk sens’ young son in a boarding home.

Los Angeles Robert H. Hansen Ralph Dirksen Olge Dirksen Ralph

Governor Silent on Idaho Roads Charge in Idaho

Idaho Governor C. A. Robins offered no comment Wednesday in Boise after A. W. Brunt Bonneville County Republican chairman accused the governor of being responsible for Idaho's bad roads. Alaska's population was noted as about half of Omaha's.

Boise C. A. Robins A.W. Brunt Bonneville County Reman Idaho Alaska Omaha Nebr

Machines Stolen From Maxwell Steak House

Two slot machines were stolen from the Maxwell Steak House on North Main Street Tuesday night. The theft involved breaking a window eight feet above ground and a loss of about $40. Night dishwasher Glenn Weller was questioned after discovering the missing machines at 4:20 a.m. and manager Harry Hall alerted police at 5:55 a.m.

Maxwell Steak House Main St Harry Hall West Sherman Ave Glenn Wheeler Portneuf Park Hall

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Kellems Lions Americas Old Forester King Black Label Kentucky Bond Brown-Forman Distillers Corp Louisville F. R Bud MacKenzie Grandpa Martin Vanderhof Pocatello Theater Guild Frazier Hall ISC News of Record Patrick Eldredge George Sumida Marvin Packer Keith W. Wolverton Maurice C. Jones D. Frank S. Gemmell Justice of the Peace Charles W. Hyde Irvin O. Stiffler Katherine Kossum Pocatello John Visser North D. A. McCaskill Dogwood St Hill Chase B. L. Denkers Maplewood Ave Vern Hough North Main St L. Gough South Eighth Ave B.C. Allen Call R. C. Allen Business Machines James C. Bangs Pocatello, Idaho Tops In Entertainment KASAS St. Anthony Hospital Kasai Lee Says Aranteed Armstrong Rhino Lee W. Clark
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