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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1948

Page

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Dealers Predict Meat Price Break for Pocatello

Pocatello dealers expect retail meat prices to fall as Chicago signals ongoing declines through November. Local managers forecast beef and pork drops, with savings of 10 to 15 cents per pound once wholesale prices ease, while the Dun and Bradstreet index shows overall wholesale cuts and price volatility across 31 food commodities.

Pocatello Chicago United States Lavaun Monson Farnes Fine Food Market Monson Art Baker Swift Company Baker Peoples Market Wee Ee George Dressler National Association of Retail Meat Dealers New York Dressler United Press

Feller loses two hitter to Boston Braves in World Series opener

In Boston the Braves edged the Indians 1 to 0 as Johnny Sain hurling four hits shut down Cleveland. Tommy Holmes delivered the decisive eighth inning single after Bill Salkeld walked and Alvin Dark was put out at second.

Bob Feller Boston Braves Boston Cleveland Indians Brooklyn-borm Tommy Holmes Cleveland Bobby Feller Feller Braves Arkansas Johnny Sain Sain Indians Bill Salkeld van Meter Town Alvin Dark Sam’s Boudreau Joe Gordon Dark Mike McCormick Eddie Robinson Phil Masi Salkeld Lou Boudreau Little Pepperhead Eddie Stanky Sam Holmes Libby Sisti Stanky Masi Bill Stewart Ken Keltner Sisti Bob Elliott Earl Torgeson Keltner Walt Judnich

Sunshine Brightens Florida After Hurricane Path

Sunshine Wednesday lifts spirits in hurricane battered Florida as the tropical storm moves across the Atlantic about 200 miles east of Melbourne. Rain lingers, debris remains and some areas show damage while the storm gathers strength and size en route northward.

Miami Fla Florida Cuba Atlantic Melbourne

Hopes For Mercy After Treason Conviction

Tomoya Kawakita blamed local prejudice for his treason conviction and death sentence and said higher courts would likely overturn the ruling. He spoke in Los Angeles as supporters noted delays and appeals were expected.

Los Angeles Tomoya Kawakita

Lions Gift Enables Big Organ at Local High School

The Poca tello Lions donate a $3000 Hammond electric organ for the high school auditorium. Rehearsals for the Oct 22 23 Cavalcade of Mirth and Music begin with four scenes including old fashioned music waltz Latin American Spanish numbers and a patriotic finale. Proceeds support the school and municipal swimming pool fund. Tickets 1 main floor 60 cents balcony. Sponsor tickets handled by Lions. Ticket exchange at Garrett Insurance 202 North Arthur Avenue.

Pocatello Lions Club Ingard Nielson Lions Aldon Tall Rigby Kasai, Pinkerton and Watson Dance Studios Dimitri Roules Municipal Swimming Pool Fund Ticket Exchange Garrett Insurance Agency North Arthur Avenue

Last Funeral Rites for John Hood in Pocatel lo

John Hood 81 Pocatello civic leader and merchant died Tuesday after a long illness. Requiem high mass Friday at St. Anthony's with Rev. Father Lobell. Rosary tonight at 8 in Downard Funeral Home. Burial in Mountain View cemetery. Survived by wife Ella, daughter Mrs. T. H. Uhland, son Emmett Hood, sister Miss Katherine Hood, four grandchildren. Flowers waived, donations to St. Anthony's hospital fund.

John Hood Pocatello St. Anthony's Catholic Church Francis L. Lobell Downard Funeral Home Mountainview Cemetery Hood Knights of Columbus St. Anthony Church Woodmen of the World B.P.O.E. No Modern Woodmen Organization T. H. Uhland Emmett Hood City Katherine Hood Twin Falls John and Emmett Hood, Jr Georgie Apperson Tommy Uhland St. Anthony’s Hospital Mr. Hood

Elk Hunters Snowbound In Wild Area Near Chamberlain Basin

In Chamberlain Basin Idaho an unknown number of snowbound elk and deer hunters including Nevada governor Vail Pitman report they are safe yet unable to leave the primitive area. Vassar says parties are scattered in inaccessible spots and planes are grounded by heavy snowfall.

Chamberlain Basin Ida Vail Pitman Nevada Harold Vassar Payette National Forest Vassar Idaho Salmon River The Forestry Service Stibnite

Thief Named In Pocatello Cleaners Watch

In Pocatello a man accused of stealing two workers salaries fled after a man rushed out of a cleaners. Police later located him at the station for a driver’s license renewal but no charges were filed due to lack of proof. The case is set for 9:30 a.m. today.

Yancey Black Black

U. S. Calls 80 Idahoans for Pre-Induction Exams

Eighty southeastern Idaho youths are scheduled for pre-induction physicals in the peacetime draft next month. Idaho quota aims for 164 statewide with exams at the McKenzie Building in Pocatello on October 22 to 29.

Southeastern Idaho Westermann Whitlock McKenzie Pocatello

Armstrong Hurt When Hit By Car

George W. Armstrong aged 78 of 114 Taft Avenue Alameda was treated at General hospital for cuts and bruises after being struck by a car driven by Albert H. Terwilliger 50 of 1224 East Wyeth Avenue Alameda on Oak Street between Taft and Wilson Avenues Alameda Police Chief Earl Adkins said the Terwilliger vehicle was moving slowly and stopped within four feet of the impact. Adkins noted the driver could not avoid the collision.

George W. Armtrong Taft Ave Alameda General Hospital Albert H. Terwilliger East Wyeth Ave Oak Street Taft and Wilson Avenues Earl Adkins Terwilliger Adkins

Poll Shows Dewey as Big Winner

News Week poll of 50 leading political writers finds Republican Thom as E Dewey the unanimous choice to win the presidential election next month. Writers also expect Republicans to hold a narrow Senate edge and widen the House margin.

Washington Newsweek Magazine Thomas E. Dewey Senate House

Lost hotel key finally returns to Benson owners

Better late than never, said C. W. Anderson and H. T. Allen, co-owners of the Benson hotel, as a hotel key returned with the regular mail. The key inscription asked for return to the Crow hotel in Pocatello, Idaho, revealing the Crow hotel existed 16 years ago.

C. W. Anderson H. T. Allen Benson Hotel Crow Hotel Pocatello Idaho Anderson Allen Benson

Unions Break Off Meetings With 16 Rail Unions

The National Railway Mediation Board failed to secure a wage settlement with 16 non-operating railroad unions amid a 25 cent hourly demand. About 1,000,000 clerks and other workers on 132 railroads are involved as arbitration is offered and a presidential finding path remains possible.

Chicago National Railway Mediation Board Frank P. Douglass Douglas Douglass Washington AFL George E. Lighty Order of Railway Telegraph Ers

Jury Awards 40000 in Damage Suit

Forty-thousand dollars in damages were awarded to plaintiffs Norell T. Checketts et al in district court. Verdict came at 3:30 p.m. against Ralph L. Bowes and Covey Gas and Oil. Case stemmed from the death of Gary Checketts after alighting from a school bus near Meridell Park on Feb 25, 1947.

Norell T. Checketts Ralph L. Bowes Covey Gas and Oil Gary Checketts Pocatello Meridell Park Elmer Martin F. W. Briscoe Sr Henry A. Cammack Trahant A. G. Hale Elwood Dalke Eugene Ruger Fifth District L. E. Glennon Ben Davis L. F. Racine Jr Checketts O. R. Baum Ben Peterson Glennon William R. Powell Andrew B. Helm Orange Transportation Company Guy Stevens Elks

Ben Davis to MC Barkley Boise Campaign Stop

Ben Davis Catel lo attorney will be master of ceremonies for Senator Alben W Barkley during his Boise appearance Friday night Idaho campaign stop Ed P Brennan said Barkley will be the only leading Democratic candidate to visit Idaho before the general election Boise visit marked as a major party event in the state capital Boise Idaho United States

Boise Ben Davis Pocatello Alben W. Barkley Ed P. Brennan Barkley Idaho

Chest Drive Starts to Roll

Community Chest advance gift assignments were made and procedure discussed at the second general meeting of the organization's executive committee at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the Hotel Bannock. C Ed Flandro drive chairman teams for the coming drive were named by Harold Ory and Stan Day co chairmen of this year's campaign. Composing Ory's team will be Roy Brown Edith Ball Helen Brown Ray Balmsworth W C Carnes J L Craig Ralph Com stock Jr Frank Copeing Maurice Fereday Ruth Fletcher Col M P Goodfellow George N Green Blaine Gasser L E Glennon Margaret Golob Dr W F Howard Lloyd Haight Himena Hoff man Ernie Hansen Dave Herman Levinson Carl W McIntost Vivian B Mattson W C Parker Harold Read David Rowe Ivan Rowl Oryv E V Simison Norman Redblne Mrs W M Stanley Jim Schoonover Jack Trimming John Taylor and Paul Willecke. Attached to Day's squad are Bertha Atkin Lucille Bailey Darwin Brown Mrs Paul Bist line Mrs Myron Bullock Nate Block J C Carnes Rose Cordon Maj A Dietz John Denman T C Evans L C Giauque Dr N M Graves Calvin Hale Dr W R Hearne Mrs M J Hodkins Verna Johnson J Lindberg Don Larson M N Lutzker Elaine Lee Mel Morgan Bob Purrington Dr Myron Porges John Petersen John Rademacher Mrs Thelma Roberts W W Shields Bob Spaulding Jack Terrell Martha Thomas Milton Zener.

Community Chest Bannock C. Ed Flandro Harold Ory Stan Day Composing Ory Roy Brown Edith Ball Helen Brown Ray Balmsworth W. C. Carnes J. L. Craig Ralph Comstock Jr Frank Copeing Maurice Fereday Ruth Fletcher Col. M. P. Goodfellow George N. Green Blaine Gasser L. E. Glennon Margaret Golob W. F. Howard Lloyd Haight Himena Hoffman Ernie Hansen Dave Herman Levinson Carl W. McIntost Vivian B. Mattson W. C. Parker Harold Read David Rowe Ivan Rowl Oryv E. V. Simison Norman Redblne W. M. Stanley Jim Schoonover Jack Trimming John Taylor Paul Willecke Day Bertha Atkin Lucille Bailey Darwin Brown Paul Bistline Myron Bullock Nate Block J. C. Carnes Rose Cordon Maj A. Dietz Thelma Roberts W. W. Shields Bob Spaulding Jack Terrell Martha Thomas Milton Zener

Meet in New York to end ban on recordings

James Du Petrillo president of the American Federation of Musicians met today with record manufacturers in New York to resolve the nine month old ban on recordings.

New York James du Petrillo American Federation of Musicians AFL

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