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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1948

Page

3

Blackfoot Toastmistress Club Holds Meeting

The Blackfoot Toastmistress Club met at Mrs. H. C. McGonagle s home with Mrs. Neuswanger leading a panel on voting and elections. Mrs. D. B. Budd introduced Mrs. A. McCue who spoke on the history of the Eastern Idaho State Fair and its growth over 14 years.

Blackfot Frank Netswanger Blackfoot Toastmistress Club H. C. McGonagle Neuswanger D. B. Budd A. McCue Idaho G. G. Wareing R. A. Robbins

Blackfoot Observes Fire Prevention Week in 1940s Plan

Blackfoot marks Fire Prevention Week October 3 to 9 with a Jaycees led program. Mayor Einar Nelson signs proclamation. Fire Chief Fred Vogt backs the effort. Activities include school drills, a fire equipment parade, films at Nuart and Roxy theaters, and farm safety pamphlets for rural schools.

Blackfoot Fred Vogt Jack Shoemaker The Jaycees Charles Bud) Packham Vogt Nelson National Board of Fire Underwriters Idaho Power Nuart Theatre Paul DeMordaunt Roxy al Barrett Junior Chamber Idaho Packman Shoemaker

Robins To Check Salary Adjustment

Boise Idaho Gov C A Robins said a committee would study salaries of state officials and employees. The move follows a request by the Idaho state Chamber of Commerce which wants data prepared before the next legislative session.

BOISE C. A. Robins

J. G. Miller Tells Rotary of Expansion

J Gilbert Miller of Westvaco Chemical Corp told Blackfoot Rotary Club that a new plant will extract elemental phosphorus from shale near Simplot's phosphate beds at Pocatello. C M Davis will supervise the plant with first furnace due 1949 and second in 1950, employing 75 to 100 workers initially.

Blackfoot J. Gilbert Miller Westvaco Chemical Corporation J. R. Simplot Pocatello Westvaco Corp Miller Simplot Fort Hall Westwaco

Property No Bar To Aid For Old Age Security

Boise reports that property or a bank account does not block eligibility for old age insurance payments under Social Security. J F Mellinger, manager of the Social Security office, notes some delay obtaining benefits due to possessing savings and resources. The program aims to supplement savings and promote independence.

Boise J. F. Mellinger Social Security Administration Mellinger

Rupert Eastern Star Meeting Highlights In Oct Card Party

Rupert chapter No. 39 CES met at the IOOF hall introducing Mrs. T Crowe of Modesto Calif and Dana Verry of Portland Ore. A ceremony honoring star points Esther and Martha was led by several members. The next meeting Oct 14 features a 9:00 card party for the home fund with prizes and refreshments.

Rupert Ces IOOF T. Crowe Modesto Calif Dana Verry Portland Ore Esther Martha George Hawk C. H. Burgher Lloyd Gilmore W. E. Niesler Paul Home Fund

Obituary of Edwin O Bell Seaman Killed in Action

Grave side services held at Lava Hot Springs cemetery for Seaman Edwin O Bell born May 9 1925 in Lava. Navy veteran died while serving aboard USS Alco Pioneer off the Philippines. buried in Mountainview family plot with service by Lava VFW post and McHan Henderson funeral home. Surviving mother and several brothers and sisters listed. Interment performed with dedication by Joseph Morris.

Edwin O. Bell Lava Hot Springs Lava Vfw Post Seaman Bell Eddie Willard D Alta Martin Bell Lava Navy Farragut Idaho Madison, Wise Philippines Pocatello National Cemetery Leyte P. I Willard Bell Follwing Dewaine Bell Reta Rowsell Lara Della Welch Wendell Viola Gregory Salt Lake Lois Peterson Concrete Wash Marvin Bell Logan Terrell Bell Rocka Arnold Bell Wigand Mountainview Joseph Morris McHan- Henderson Funeral Home

Kathleen Draper Urley dies after short illness at six weeks

Kathleen Draper Urley six weeks old, daughter of Carmen and Donnna Brower Draper, died at 6 30 a m at the family home following a brief illness. Born August 13 in Burley, she is survived by her parents, a brother Carmen Rodney, and grandparents Elmer and Mrs Elmer Draper of Burley and Leoni das Brower of California.

Urley Kathleen Draper Carmen Donnna Brower Draper Burley Carmen Rodney Elmer Draper Leonidas Brower California

Mabel Edyth Bunce Hynes Rites Planned in Pocatello

Funeral services for Mabel Edythe Bunce Hynes 20 wife of Walter Pete Hynes will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Downard chapel with Rev J Willis Hamblin of the First Presbyterian officiating. Burial will be in Mountainview cemetery. She died Thursday afternoon after a short illness born October 29 1928 in Pocatello daughter of Henry S and Carrie Fraser Bunce. Surviving are her husband her parents and several siblings all of Pocatello. She was a 1945 Lovelife school graduate and married in Pocatello February 1 1946. She was a member of the WBA No 6 and the Presbyterian church.

Mabel Edythe Hynes Mabel Edythe Bunce Hynes Walter Pete” Hynes Roosevelt Ave Downard J. Willis Hamblin Mountainview Hynes Pocatello Henry S Carrie Fraser Bunce Love Ef Stannley Bob Jim Bunce Jack Forney Sisiters John Curran al Butcher John Fraser Pocaello W.B.A No. 6 Presbyterian Church

Four Scouts Made Eagles in Blackfoot District Courts

In Blackfoot on September 26 both district and national Boy Scout courts of honor at the LDS tabernacle, overseen by Troop 39 of La Ward and Scoutmaster Dyle Clark, awarded the Eagle badges to Holly Manwaring Jack Nixon Don James and Kenneth Smith. Family members pinned the badges while the recipients pinned miniature badges on their mothers as thanks for support.

Blackfoot Blackfoot Lds Tabernacle la Ward Dyle Clark National Court Marlin Bingham Court of Honor Douglas Parkinson Holly Manwaring Jack Nixon Charles Nixon Don James A. T. James Kenneth Smith Silas A. Smith

Lutheran Church begins brick building in Rupert

The Trinity Lutheran Church will start immediate construction of a brick church on the corner of 8th and I streets adjacent to the current building. Wm. Kloepfer is the local contractor hired for the contract. The main building measures 34 by 85 feet with a 10 by 20 furnace room. Rev. John Westendorf says the new church is needed for a growing congregation.

Rupert Trinity Lutheran Church Wm. Kloepfer

DAR Chapter Holds First Fall Session in Blackfoot

The Old Fort Hall chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at Mrs. Earl W. Cory’s home with newly elected regent Mrs. Eugene Trask presiding. Idaho Falls visitors included Mrs. Eugene Wright and others, plans outlined for the year, and two junior high winners announced for the chapter essay contest.

Blackfoot Old Fort Hall The Daughters of the American Revolution Earl W. Cory Eugene S. Trask Trask Idaho Falls Eugene Wright J. O. Exster Ethel Smith Roger Oldham E. B. Pauley Cory Edgar Ragan Edna Gillespie Frank DeKay C. S. Skillern Lewiston DAR Skillern

Arimo Social Visits and Weekend Gatherings

Arimo residents hosted and visited relatives from Poca tello Preston Rexburg and Rexburg with guests including Mr and Mrs A R Smith Olive Smith Robert Fortin Nate Thomas Leo Dolder and Alex Evans family. Arthur Lowry returned from the southern states while Mabel Hatch attends a Salt Lake City conference and W W Woodland joined a company picnic in Idaho Falls.

Arimo T. J. Smith A. R. Smith Olive Smith Robert Fortin Pocatello Nate Thomas Preston Leo Dolder Alex Evans Mrs Arthur Lowry Mabel Hatch Salt Lake City W. W. Woodland Idaho Falls

Rupert OKs bank as fiscal agent for pool bond issue

The Rupert city council accepted First Security Bank of Utah as fiscal agent to prepare proceedings for a bond issue funding the new swimming pool at a special meeting on Tuesday night September 28.

Rupert First Security Bank of Utah Rupert City

Malad club hosts poetry program and plans drum corps actions

Malad Belletrist club met at Delilah Stanger home with Lurline James presenting ancient and modern poems followed by a dessert luncheon for members and guests Greta Camp Nerva Sorensegelta Holmes Zilla Elcock Viola Morgan and Pearl Davis.

Relief Society Social Opens Second Ward Meeting

About seventy members and guests attended the Relief Society opening social at the Stake tabernacle. Mrs. Stella Schofield directed the program with prayer by Mrs. Ethel Garner and a chorus led by Maxine Garner. Performers included Arva Olsen and others, a humorous paper by May Jones, a piano solo by Erma Stevenson, and talks on the year's work. Refreshments were provided and games organized by named volunteers.

Rupert LDS Relief Society of the Second Ward Stake Tabernacle Stella Schofield Ethel Garner Maxine Garner Wayne Stevenson Arva Olsen Vaona McBride Melindha Garner Dorothy Buckley Lorraine Crandall May Jones Mae Murry Erma Stevenson Myrtle May Wyoma Buckley Millie Loveland Clara Garner Florence Bair Edith Hansen Sing Prayer Lucile Nisbet

Marine Corps Beckons Youth

Rupert Raymond Kaiser, son of Mr and Mrs Dave Kaiser, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps for a year and has left for San Diego to begin basic training. After about eight weeks in San Diego he will be transferred to another base.

Rupert—Raymond Kaiser Dave Kaiser United States Marine Corps San Diego Elred Teeples M. W. Teeples Navy Elred

Lava Doings News Notes And Jottings

Lava community notes record club meetings at Elda Nielson home with high scores to Elma Schultz and Thelma Smith. Visitors include Lovett Van Noy and Brigham, Lois. Donna Peterson’s exhibit earns entry to the Portland fair with prior wins. Navy enlistment by Elred Teeples and multiple local visits by families and 4-H leaders.

Lava Elda Nielson Lava Bridge Elma Schultz Thelma Smith Helen Jeane Jones

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Robins Tom Walker China Walker Europe J. G. Miller Eastern Star Helen N. Morris McHan-Henderson Henry G. West Eleventh Ward LDS Church My Father Eleventh Ward Relief Society E. E. Brandt Jane Winn W. J. Chandler J. J. Schiess Owen Morris Norval Morris Flowers Roy A Lutheran Church John Westendorf Washington Carroll Hanson Raymond Hanson George Washington Mount Vernon Ann VanAtta H. F. VanAtta Bill Hatch Rexburg Royal Cole Mrs. Royal Cole Gary Jacks Gary Cooper Ann Sheridan Good Sam Leo McCarey Rainbow Marvel Lora Lee Michel Backsie Twasse Bobby Dolan, Jr Leo Helen Ossmen Ethel Thomson Laura Darius Warida Napier H. E. Thomas Don Rollin Thomas Utah State Agricultural College Spencer F. Allen Ogden Jay Wakeman Rosell Mills William W. Thomas Wayne USAC Jennie B. Jones Tremonton James B. Jones Nulda Richards Mrs. V. C. Richards George R. Burton Provo Lorene LeRay Burton BYU William O. Howard Delta Utah Bob Black Logan Cache Knitting Mills Bannock Hotel Relief Society Marine Corps the Pocatello Post Lava Doings Mrs. Lovett-Van Noy Logan and Brigham Junior Chamber of Commerce Lions Club Silver Grill Cafe Donna Peterson Donna Peterson Sybil Hooper Cecelia Fagnant Annd Dick Fagnant A. Ie Fagnant Mrs. Ick Fagnant J. R. Ponder Aberdeen H. A. Adamson Lowell van Noy Bill Clarke Thomas, Idaho Mrs. H. Jadot of Kemmerer, Wyo Deesen Elaine Alhambra, Calif Paul Potter Francis Potter Blair-Fry E. Center
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