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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1948

Page

7

Carlsen To Direct Lion Activity At Pocatello Luncheon

Pete Carlsen was chosen to direct the Pocatello Lions for the coming year at a luncheon at the Hotel. Officers named by the nominating committee include Vic Siminson as first president Al Weese as second vice president Mont Turping as third vice president Ralph Garrett as secretary and Rulon Gasmann as treasurer.

Pete Carlsen Lions B. A. DeVere Bailey Idaho State College World Traveler Russia Far East Bailey Louier United States Greece Turkey Middle East Europe Asia China Soviet Union India Korea U.S

New Motel Opens In Lava Hot Springs Boosting Tourism

A 24 unit motel built by Harold Thomas of Lava Hot Springs opened this morning. The brick and cement structure features fire proof construction, in unit baths, central hot water heating, and a two room suite. Harold and his brothers Ralph and Ronald will manage the property hoping to attract more visitors and develop Lava into a resort center.

Idaho Lava Hot Springs Harold Thomas Lava Thomas Ralph Ronald

Elements Make Up Most of the Earth’s Crust

A science note states that over 98 percent of the earth’s crust consists only of eight elements. Oxygen, iron, silicon, aluminum, calcium, sodium, potassium, and magnesium dominate the composition.

4-H Clubs Enroll 495 in Bannock County

Over 495 youngsters are enrolled in Bannock county 4-H clubs with Quentin Murdock as director. The year begins with the “Rub and Scrub” club of McCammon led by Rebecca Gunter with 23 members. The latest group is the “Royal Cooks” of Downey formed May 19 with five members led by Mrs. Vernon Heindrich.

Bannock County Quentin Murdock McCammon Rebecca Gunter Royal Cooks Downey Vernon Heindrich

Oldest Bendix Washer Winner Receives Deluxe Model

Mrs. Rudy Willecke of 748 Cypress St. receives a certificate of ownership for a new Deluxe Bendix Automatic Washer from Mountain Electric Co. She owns the oldest Bendix in Pocatello and won a Free new model in Mountain Electric’s oldest Bendix Contest. Her 1937 November production machine is among early Bendix Factory outputs.

Rudy Willecke Cypress St Bob Banning Mountain Electric Co

Nursing class to start in August at Pocatello General

Lloydena V Grimes superintendent at Pocatello General Hospital announces an August 25 beginners nursing class. She notes nurses can work in hospitals private duty public health anesthetic Red Cross college office and more. She cites a nationwide need for about 70000 additional nurses and urges interested women aged 18 to 35 who are high school graduates in good health to contact the hospital.

Lloydena V. Grimes Pocatello General Hospital Miss Grimes

State Sues over Refund of Old Age Assistance

Idaho files a complaint in Recorder Anna Keef's office alleging Mildred S. Lee as administratrix of a will must repay $2055 in old age assistance. The suit targets Martha W. Ul rich who died intestate and left property.

Anna Keef State of Idaho Mildred S. Lee Martha W. Ulrich

Women Awarded Washing Machine

A. R. Woolley of Mountain Electric Co. announces Mrs. Rudy Willecke of 748 Cypress St. as the winner of a Bendix automatic washer for owning the oldest Bendix in Pocatello. The age was determined from serial numbers sent to the factory. Second prize went to Mrs. Elmer Hardy, 223 West Sublette St., third to Mrs. Robert McMinn, north of the city, and fourth to Mrs. Arthur Walters, 423 N. Buchnan St.

Elmer Hardy West Sublette St Robert McMinn

Craters To Draw Mayor Phillips At Moon Monument Opening

Mayor George R. Phillips and Gov. C. A. Robins will lead the opening ceremonies for Craters of the Moon National Monument. The Arco Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event with speakers including Mayors Nelson Haskell Mar vel and other officials.

George R. Phillips Craters of the Moon National Monument Gov C. A. Robins Arco Chamber of Commerce Phillips Einar Nelson Blackfoot Carey Chamber of Commerce George Haskell Winn Marvel Arca Mackay Chamber of Commerce B.C. Jones C. A. Bottolfsen

Plan for Seven New Homes in Hyland Park Area

Neal Chase of Bryan and Co states seven houses will start in Hyland Park within 45 days pending annexation into Pocatello. Contracts for curb and gutter and the first 21 acres of street paving have been let. City will furnish labor for water facilities if materials are supplied. pipe and other necessities are on order.

Hyland Park City of Pocatello Neal Chase Bryan and Co. Real Estate Chase

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Carlsen Lion Bootsters Paris Ruth Hixon Los Angeles Tiajuana Mexico Larry Fowell Defi PRATT Lambert É Gt! Paint CO. Glass Contractors Hotel Whitman Bendix Home Laundry A. R. Woolley the Mountain Electric Co Pocatello Craters Hyland Fereday Maurice Fereday
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