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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1948

Page

7

Green Heads East to Aid School Bill

Pocatello may be among sixty U S cities to receive federal funds for building and equipping schools. Superintendent G N Green announced he left for Washington with Mrs. to discuss House Bill 6603 which would grant funds outright for school facilities in areas with military installations. The bill envisions sixty communities in 28 states including Oklahoma City Wichita Kansas Brunswick Georgia Moses Lake Washington and Poscagela Idaho. Idaho Rep John Sanborn said hearings on the Bender Bill would be held in Congress on June 3.

Pocatello United States G. N. Green Green Appropria Oklahoma City Wichita, Kans Brunswick, Ga Moses Lake Wash Poscagela Miss Idaho John Sanborn Congress

Thief Steals Only Thirty Cents From Locked Store

A thief locked in Zions Wholesale Grocery Thursday evening took 30 cents, leaving the office ransacked. Employees Nattress and Steele locked the building at 5 30 p m. a late-arriving worker reported an ajar south door. Police searched the premises. the thief was notFound.

Zions Nattress Steele

Muffler Noise Crackdown Planned in Blackfoot Area

Blackfoot police will patrol streets to silence mufflers after numerous complaints. Jesika Police Chief F. S. Kunz says the noise stems mainly from younger drivers who enjoy the motor roar.

Blackfoot Aroun Blackfoot Jesieka F. S. Kunz

Bingham Cancer Drive Reaches Goal Amid Praise

Blackfoot County Chairman Mrs. E. R. Turpin announced the Bingham County cancer drive surpassed its $2,200 quota Friday. She credited chairmen Mrs. Ralph Hayes and Mrs. Bert Grimmett of Aberdeen plus volunteers E. R. Warren of Firth and Mrs. Kenneth Draper of Fort Hall for their selfless efforts and publicity help from Lackfoot residents.

Blackfoot Bingham County E. R. Turpin Bert Grimmett Aberdeen Earl Spencer Shelley E. R. Warren Firth Kenneth Draper Fort Hall Ferry Hadlock Lackfoot Harold Smith

Rites Scheduled For Baird Infant

Funeral services set for infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Asa Baird with brief rites at Grove City and a graveside ceremony Saturday. Parents siblings Lana and a brother noted along with grandparents Mr and Mrs Asa Baird and Clyde Hudson. Service directed by Sandberg Funeral Home.

Grove City St. Anthony Pocaello A Brothick Lana Grand Its Asa Baird Clyde Hudson Rly Gentry Asa Firth

Fragmented entry on GOP speaker and Republican leaders

The readable text references the GOP speaker and Republican leaders with unclear context. It mentions party names and leadership but lacks concrete actions, dates, or locations to form a full report.

Plane Fire Alerts Air Base and Fire Department

Lt. George Kohl radioed a distress signal claiming he was on fire while flying an AT-6. Fire crews rushed to the Pocatello Municipal Airport and prepared a crash landing spot, watching as Kohl landed safely after extinguishing the blaze. The fire, caused by a wiring short, caused little damage.

Pocatello Municipal Army Air Base George Kohl Jack Buffet Pocatello Harvey Powell Kohl

Fort Hall Reservation Elects Council Members

Fort Hall residents named to the tribal council Thursday night include Willie George Gibson Teola Metz Truchot Ross Fork La Salle Pocatello Eva Yandell Phipping Lincoln Creek and Ben Jackson of Bannock Creek. Official canvass of returns is set for June 1 when a chairman will be elected and committees appointed.

Fort Hall Reservation Willie George Gibson Teola Metz Truchot Ross Fork la Salle Pocatello Fort Hall Eva Yandell Phipping Lincoln Creek Ben Jackson Bannock Creek

Idaho Farm Meet Set for July 6-9

Idaho Farm Bureau officials announce a Boise gathering July 6 to 9 for a western regional conference of the American Farm Bureau federation. The event aims to train bureau workers in organizational procedure and policy with a general meeting for Farm Bureau members.

American Farm Bureau Federation Boise John Webb Idaho Group Farm Bureau

Services Held for Dr. Forney L Murray in American Falls

Private services were held at the Davis Mortuary at 2 30 p m on Friday for Dr Forney L Murray who died Wednesday from a heart attack. Bishop LaVell Thornton of the L D S church officiated. Mrs Murray accompanied the remains to Oklahoma City for funeral and burial.

American Falls Davis Mortuary Forney L. Murray LaVell Thornton

Police Bulletins and Local Births and Purchases

Police report a driver struck a car at Mrs. D D Buehler’s address with intoxication suspected and a caller left an unknown number. A red tricycle is reported stolen from Mrs. A H Peterson's lawn. Purses taken from a window area at Laab's Motor Court. Births list multiple families with dates and locations. Idaho Lumber and Hardware Co reports business and dwelling purchases totaling 600 and 1100 dollars.

Idaho Lumber and Hardware Co North Main St South Harrison Ave Tony Valentine East Halliday

Families Urged To Learn About Red Cross Services

Mrs. J. A. Scoville, chairman of Home Service for the Bannock County chapter, urged families to acquaint themselves with Red Cross services for the armed forces. The chapter offers counselling on personal or family problems, help with family allotment claims, verification of furlough or extension requests, and aid for serious emergencies.

Red Cross J. A. Scoville Home Service Bannock County

Cattle to Move Into Caribou Forest Summer Range

About 18 000 cattle will be moved onto Caribou forest summer range soon according to John H. Peterson administrative assistant. Warm weather melted snow on lower ranges allowing cattle to graze while sheep bands wait a month for pasture. Local herds average about 40 head with 450 grazing permits issued.

Caribou Forest John H. Peterson Peterson

VA Allows Partial Reinstatement Of GI Insurance

The Veterans Administration urges veterans to reinstate at least 1000 of National Service Life Insurance even if they cannot afford full coverage. A reinstatement from 1000 to 10,000 dollars is possible in 500 dollar steps by paying two premiums and signing a health certificate.

Veterans Administration G. I Averade Miny

Installation Service Set For Sunday At Trinity Church

Memorial Day observance includes a service of installation into the Order of St Vincent for Acolytes at Trinity Episcopal Church led by Rev. A E Asboe. Seven boys will be admitted as Acolytes and receive the St Vincent medal with others named as associate guild members.

Trinity Episcopal Church Order of St. Vincents A. E. Asboe Wedsor Asboe St. Vincents John A. Scoville Robert Haskins Bill Craven Harvey Whitten Lawrence Whitlow Gregory Parker Jim Mitchell Guild Robert Armstrong Dennis Whitlow Peter Brandt Robert Brookhart Billy McAughey Johnny, McAughey Robert Kortum Roger Chapin Jimmy Ray Richard Baugh K. 0 Craven

Baby Proves To Be Costly

A Newby infant sowed financial mischief as it kicked a purse from a buggy around 1 30 p m in the 500 block East Center Street. Two Indian women nearby allegedly pocketed the billfold in a tag like play, as forward passed was $25 from the infant in a tumbling start.

Dona Newby South Tenth Ave Newby Fifth Avenue East Center St

Drive Near End in Walton Fund Drive

The Battock County American Cancer Society fund drive will close soon as contributions come in. County commander Mrs James Walton Jr reported Friday with monthly totals pending. Other officers include Mrs George Bronson county vice commander Mrs Judson Cook city commander and Max Petty treasurer.

Battock County American Cancer Society James Walton, Jr George Bronson Judson Cook Max Petty

Water Damages Gate City Homes Under Construction

Two frame houses on Pole Line road near Hammond's grocery were damaged by water Friday afternoon. Mrs. Ralph Nelson reports the buildings, owned by Robert Blodgett of Wyeton, were under construction when irrigation water seeped into sewage ditches causing the floors to cave in.

Pole Line Hammond Ralph Melson Rt. 2 North

Gate City notices and moving stories highlight Pocatello life

A collection of local items from Gate City features Cedric M. Allen opening an architecture office at 417 East Center Room 4 and Boise practice background, Pocatello high school band leading Memorial Day events, bicycle light checks by Alameda police, travel plans of county staff and teachers, retirements and new plans for cadets, and local sports and student activities detailing visitors, moves, and community updates.

Cedric M. Allen East Center Mr. Allen Boise Idaho Washington State College Theta Chi Allen Gate City

Mystery parachute turns out to be army tow target

A supposed open parachute in the Arco desert was identified Friday as an army tow target. Lyle Scott, a flying instructor, spotted the object while returning from Boise. Carl Bryning of Wilson Flying Service said it was well hidden in lava rock and resembled a white rectangular object, not a parachute.

Arco Desert Lyle Scott Boise Carl Bryning Wilson Flying Service Ape

Postal Officials Schedule West Coast Visit and Travel

Postal officials will visit West with Frank Horak of Oconto Wisconsin and Pocatello Postmaster Jack Trimming. They plan stopovers at Pocatello airport from 9 to 10 a.m. June 9 before attending conventions in Pendleton Boise and Great Falls. Horak is president of Idaho postmasters chapter. Trimming will depart June 3 and return June 11 12.

Frank Horak Oconto Wisconsin Pocatello Jack Trimming Great Falls Trimming Pocatellan Idaho The Postmasters’ Association Horak Manes Pendleton Boise

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Bill Bingham Baird GOP Stey Selon Republicans Lai Byrerpunig Us North Twelfth Ave Bridger St Louis Palagi Fort Indians Name Council News of Record D. D. Buehler South Main St Wrenn A. H. Peterson East Lewis Peterson Lawn William E. Frank Laab Briggs Horrocks Donald K. Mullins F. H. Howard Edith C. Howard L. E. Glennon Fifth District Vernon Hall West Fremont St L.j.marler Wyeton Garold Pratt Inkom John Ponzo Charles Lee South Twelfth Ave Western. Auto Supply CO Robert Blodgett Pocatello High School Ingard Neilson Alameda Frances Gray Berniece Warner Tipton Indiana H. D. Newsom Battle Creek Michigan Miss Warner Beatrice Warner Madison Chicago Illinois New York Salt Lake Denver T. R. Neilson Idaho State College Phoenix Ariz Samuel B. Clinton Texas Willacy County Lauderdale Florida J. A. Gore Paula Michael H. R. Flint State Highway Department St. Anthony Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Colleen Leigh Elsie Katsilometes Norma Ashbaker Wanda Albert LaRue Criss K. M. Pierson Jack Nyback Renton, Washington Manly Fred J. Barnes Paul Brynildsen Luther Burnham Wade Lake Montana Edna Lundgren Downey Salt Lake City H. Ray Larsen U.I.S.B Jean Slaughter Larsen K. E. Hathaway Regular Air Force Air Force Reserve Hathaway B of LE WOW Ray Robinson Bancroft Eunice Congleton Poky High Josephine Berryman Patricia Griffith Wesley Harris ISC Frazier Auditorium George Lyle Walradt Maplewood Ave Fort Worden Washington U. S. Army Coast Guard Ray Schell Rooseveltee Max Mr. Schell Lena Schell Ransom Kansas West N. Main Sprey W. Center Veldoes Tin Nitra Glidden Ree Es Glidden Cme Wwe Y
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