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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1948

Page

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Two Autos Collide At Junction West Of Chubbuck

A two car crash on Hawthorne road junction killed Fred Sandoval 25 and left his wife Pauline 24 and two sons Fred Jr 4 and Vernon 2 in critical condition. William Morrison 25 was treated and released. Deputy Johnson said Morrison did not see Sandoval’s car. The wrecks occurred as Morrison traveled north and Sandoval west.

Pocatello Chubbuck Hawthorne Road Fred Sandoval PFE Route 1 North Pauline St. Anthony Hospital Fred Jr

Masters to Talk On Air On Idaho Primary System

Ira H. Masters former secretary of state will speak on KID Idaho Falls at 7 20 p m about keeping the direct primary in Idaho He is in Pocatello with his wife and says the issue should reach the next legislature He will compare the current nominating setup with the proposed convention primary system

Idaho Ira H. Masters Idaho Falls Masters Pocatello The POST

Bingham Democrats Decide Not to Contest Ballot Validity

At a special Bingham county meeting Democrats voted unanimously not to contest the election due to unofficial ballots in Aberdeen and ballot shortages. The group cited counts giving Murdock, Bithell, and Christensen leads amid questions over ballot legality and clerk practices.

Bingham Democrats Bingham County John H. Falk Leo D. Murdock Levi Leatham Walter Bithell Emmor Olzon Arnfred Christensen A. L. Nelson Leatham Murdock

Red-Out Fad Triggers School Ban at Trico High

AVA Illinois. Officials ban the red-out fad after a freshman girl Earline Ward 17 fainted twice and required medical help. Principal J. H. Hammack assembled 252 students to hear her screams as doctors warn the practice causes anoxemia similar to a pilot’s blackout.

Ava Lll J. H. Hammack Trico Consolidated High School Hammack Earline Ward Sparta Ill Ward Illinois

Idaho State Farm Bureau Convention Planned in Pocatello

Plans in Pocatello map the Idaho State Farm Bureau two day convention with nearly 500 members expected. Executive secretary John H Webb says officers and board members will be chosen. D W Clegg will preside. Governor Robins and University of Idaho President J E Buchanan are among speakers. banquet set for Bannock hotel Tuesday at 7 p m.

Pocatello Idaho State Farm Bureau Bureau John H. Webb D' Tors Webb Clegg D. W. Clegg Grace State Register Resolutions Committee Farm Bureau Bannock C. A. Robins J. E. Buchanan University of Idaho Russell Cushman Associated Women Indiana C. Ed Flandro Pocatello Chamber of Commerce Lorenzo Hanson Shelley Idaho

Roads In Idaho Hit By Winter Snow Blocks

Idaho roads face severe winter conditions with Galena Summit on U S 93 blocked by three feet of drifting snow and traffic halted beyond Ketchum. Eight inches fell at Galena Store as eastern Idaho endured heavy snowfall and high winds. U S 191 near Mack's Inn remains open only briefly with rotary plows deployed to clear drifts.

Boise Idaho Public Works Department Galena U. S. Highway 93 Galena Store Shoshone County Sun Valley Pocatello U. S. Highway 191 Mack's Inn Ashton West Yellowstone Ketchum U. S. 93

Caption error corrected in Post photo

The Post corrects a caption naming Mrs Donald Geyer as Mrs Norman Catanzaro. Norman Catanzaro lives with his mother, not married, and his car held the abandoned baby Larry Lee. Mr and Mrs Geyer, a young couple, lost their newborn and now seek to adopt the foundling.

Norman Catanzaro South Garfield Ave Donald Geyer West Clark St POST Geyer Larry Lee Don Geyer

Southeast Bar Unit Backs Glennon for Idaho Supreme Court Seat

The Southeastern Idaho Bar endorsed L. E. Glennon of Pocatello for the Idaho Supreme Court vacancy created by Bert H. Miller’s pending resignation. Others considering the seat include Abe Goff and O. A. Sutton, with northern lawyers showing mixed support. Glennon, 68, was district judge since 1943 and previously served in Idaho’s legislature.

Idaho Supreme Court L. E. Glennon Pocatello Fifth District Southeastern Idaho Bar Association United Press Boise U. S Abe McGregor Goff Glennon Bar Association L. F. Racine Robins Bert H. Miller Bannock County Supreme Court Racine Justice Hyatt Lewiston Holden Idaho Falls Justice Givens Budge Pocatello Twin Falls Taylor O. A. Sutton Weiser Hugh Baker Rupert Goff Northern Idaho Paul Hyatt James F. Airshie District Court Jay L. Downing Idaho Valparaiso Indiana Challis and Salmon Custer County

Thanksgiving Day Observances Move Quietly Across Nation

Thanksgiving plans across the nation include quiet family dinners in Pocatello and four day school holidays. Idaho State College students leave for home with noon Wednesday classes, banks and shops closed until Friday. Local church services at Central Christian with ministers from multiple denominations feature sermon by Rev Leroy H Walker and prayers led by Rev Simpson. Music by Central Christian church choir and organist Mrs J C Gardner highlight the observance.

Idaho State College Naval Ordnance Plant Labor Temple Central Christian Church N. R. Simpson Inter-church Ministerial Association Leroy H. Walker Simpson Mark Felder Church of the Nazarene Laurence Steller Assembly of God J. Willis Hamblin First Presbyterian Church Hamblin Albert E. Beasley The Baptist Church A. H. Albee Trinity Episcopal Church Central Christian Church Choir Rex Eaton J. C. Gardner

Demurrers Filed in Death Case

Blackfoot officers report that Frank and Margaret Leppert face murder charges in the dry gulch killing of Max Streisling. Demurrers asserting insufficient facts were filed by John R. Black and will be heard at 10 am Monday by District Judge Preston Thatcher. Mrs Leppert remains free on $2500 bail.

Frank Margaret Leppert Preston Thatcher John R. Black Lepperts Aberdeen Max Streisling

Thanksgiving Christian Science Service Today at Hayes Ave Church

Special Service on Thanksgiving will be held at 11 a m in the Hayes Avenue and Bonneville Street church building. The subject is "Thanksgiving" and the gathering emphasizes reflection and gratitude.

Christian Scientist Hayes Ave Bonneville St

Judge Sets Term In Fisher Case

Judge Isaac McDougall sentenced Sadie Fisher to a term not to exceed 10 years for voluntary manslaughter in the death of Benjamin Fox during an August 15 argument at the Porters and Waiters club. Prosecution evidence included prior police investigations and a witness strip to reveal a supposed stab scar.

Sadie Fisher Fifth District Isaac McDougall

Ammonia Gas Panic Strikes Lebanon Pa Town

Ammonia tank rupture released fumes through Lebanon Pennsylvania causing mass alarm as residents rushed to hospitals for treatment. Police and fire crews responded while a radio broadcast urged calm. only one driver was seriously injured and two dogs died from asphyxiation.

Lebanon Penn Donora Edward Toms Pennsgrove N. J Consumers Ice Co Good Samaritan Hospital Lebanon Sanitarium Harry Bechtold William H. Fairburn Pennsylvania

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