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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1948

Page

7

T B Seal Drive To Open Nov 23

The 1948 Christmas seal drive for Idaho opens November 23 and runs through Christmas Day. Miss Frances Goodman reports strong support and outlines chairmen for Bannock county and state committees, with local stations and theaters pledging backing.

Idaho Frances, Goodman Pocatello Nicholas Ifft Frances Gray Lee Burrup Inkom Mabel Kasiska Hillman Lava Hot Springs Joseph Abbott Swan Lake Lee Gittins McCammon

November Birthstone Topaz Shines At Harrison’s Jewelry

In Idaho’s oldest jewelry shop, Harrison’s promotes Topaz as the November birthstone with its pale yellow to orange-yellow hues and a durable 8 hardness. The ad boasts direct sourcing from Ceylon and Brazil while inviting shoppers to visit 114 S Main in Pocatello to learn about gems and loyalty themes anchored to Mrs. Harrison’s November birthday and a thirty second wedding anniversary at the Hotel Utah.

Ceylon Brazil Idaho

Teens Fly Borrowed Plane Causing Airport Chaos

Two youths Jimmy McCall 15 and Elmer Varvil 16 stole a Culver Cadet at Oakland airport for an unauthorized flight. They wheeled through three runways, forced an airliner to pull up, and scattered 30 Navy fighters before a wheels-up landing in a weed patch. Authorities cited 20 hours of instruction claimed by McCall as the cause.

Oakland Cal Oakland Municipal Jimmy McCall Alameda High School Elmer Varvil Grandma Culver R. G. Gillespie Gillespie Navy McCall

Obituary notes for Barnard J White and Mattie Welch

Obituary notices report Barnard John White 85 a Gentile valley pioneer died Friday night of a heart ailment with funeral Tuesday in Thatcher ward chapel LDS church conducted by Millen Mendenhall. burial in Ogden. Surviving are seven children, 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Mattie Ann Welch 80 died Saturday at Benedict Nursing Home Rupert. funeral and burial in Delta, Colorado with survivors including two sons, a daughter and grandchildren.

Barnard John White Preston Barnard John White Gentile Valley Thatcher Ward Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Millen Mendenhall Mr. White Avon Utah Bernard Elizabeth Ann Walters White Mary Ann Nelson LDS Endowment Salt Lake City Ogden John D. Sullivan Cleveland White Idaho Letha Pond Thatcher Bachard George White Elva Pond Loyal W. White Nettie Blackett Genevieve Love Venice Calif Gladys Barlow Santa Monica Aston Wardle Los Angeles Syre White Pond Webh Mortuary Ogden City Cemetery Mattie Ann Welch Rupert Benedict Missouri T. W. Welch Colorado Texas

Last eruption of Mount Mazama dated over a millennium

The final eruption that created Crater Lake in Oregon is estimated to have occurred at least 1000 years ago. This finding centers on geological evidence and long-term volcanic history of the Mount Mazama complex.

Mount Mazama Crater Lake Oregon

Polar bear relies on thick fur on feet for icy terrain

The polar bear, among the most completely furred animals, sports fur even on the soles of its feet to grip slippery ice and prevent slipping on ledges.

Lions Plan Celebration for 20th Anniversary

Pocatello Lions Club prepares final plans for its 20th anniversary with a noon meeting at Bannock hotel on Wednesday November 17. A banquet and anniversary dance are being organized with Ralph Garrett noting guests include Idaho district governors Sherman Lowe of Paris and John Benning of Weiser, while Pete Carlson chairs the luncheon.

Pocatello Lions Club Bannock Hotel Ralph Garrett Pocatello Idaho Sherman Lowe Paris John Benning Weiser Pete Carlson

Jane Addams as Chicago Street Inspector

Jane Addams, founder of Hull House, served as city inspector of streets and alleys in Chicago according to the Encyclopaedia Britannica, illustrating her early civic involvement.

Jane Addams Hull House Chicago

Children Clothing Aid Drive Planned for Next Week

The Seventh National Children's Clothing crusade will be held Tuesday, Nov. 23, under the Junior Chamber of Commerce with Al Port in charge. Housewives should prepare clean wearable coats, dresses, sweaters, pants, heavy socks, and especially shoes for collection at local schools in Pocatello Alameda and Tyhee.

Europe al Port Junior Chamber of Commerce Port Pocatello Alameda Tyhee Crusade Crusade Headquarters

Births Reported at St Anthony and General Hospitals

Mr and Mrs Ralph Barker 111 Maplewood welcomed a boy. Mr and Mrs A L Stires Shelley welcomed a girl. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Miller 711 South Main Street welcomed a boy. Mr and Mrs J S Anderson 1031 North Garfield Ave welcomed a boy. Mr and Mrs Fred Burt 130 West Gould St welcomed a boy.

St. Anthony’s Hospital Ralph Barker Maplewood A. L. Stires Shelley Lloyd Miller South Main Street South Main General Hospital J. S. Anderson North Garfield Ave Fred Burt West Gould St

Federal Pay Drops and Banking Shifts in the West

The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco reports a 847 million dollar drop in U S government bonds and notes while assets rise 290 million in loans to business and farms. Real estate lending gains 321 million and total loans and investments fall 165 million from 1947 to 1948.

U. S Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Treasury

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