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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1948

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Clifton Youth Killed Under Tractor Wheel

Leland Williams Call 16 died Saturday when the tractor he operated rolled back into a ditch and crushed him. He was a Clifton resident, junior at Westside Consolidated High School, son of Clyde and Dora Call, survived by three sisters and grandparents. Funeral services to be announced by Richards and Sons Mortuary of Preston.

Clifton Leland Williams Call Clyde Call Clifton Franklin County Lee Hansen Mose Hancey Hansen Young Leland James Clyde Dora E. Williams Call Marilyn Jensen Weston Vivian Kathryn James Call Dayton James Williams Westside Consolidated High School Richards and Sons Mortuary Preston

Noted Hotel Executive Guy R. Toombes Dies in Duck Hunting Accident

Guy R. Toombes 57 vice president and managing director of Salt Lake's Hotel Utah died after collapsing while duck hunting 13 miles southwest of Brigham City. A veteran hotel man he had risen from bellboy in Victoria to lead Hotel Utah since 1935 and served in World War I.

Salt Lake City Guy R. Toombes Salt Lake Utah Brigham City Toombes Bellboy Victoria B. C Spokane

Driver Leaves Hit and Run Victim In Serious Condition

Mrs. Etta Walker aged 60 of 124 West Gould Street was struck while crossing Gould near First Avenue Saturday at 8 30 p m. by a hit and run driver. She remained in serious condition after three hours in surgery. witnesses saw her tossed about six feet by the impact.

Etta Walker West Gould St

Veterans in area may claim WWII medals at reserve corps office

Residents who served with the United States Army during World War II and are entitled to the Victory Medal and American Campaign Service Medal may collect them at the local organized reserve corps office or post office, it was announced Saturday.

Organized Reserve Corps

Idaho Moves to Probe Crime Comic Books

Idaho Congress board in Boise forms a committee to study local and regional policies on objectionable crime comics and other entertainments for youngsters. The action follows a National PTA stance and aims to investigate existing ordinances and coordinate local efforts with home as the solution.

Idaho Idaho Congress’ Board of Directors Boise National Congress of Parents and Teachers Associations’ Board of Directors Idaho Congress National Congress

Donora Smog Crisis Triggers Emergency as Deaths Rise

In Donora Pennsylvania a four day smog blankets Monongahela Valley driving 15 deaths and overwhelming hospitals. A state of emergency is declared as doctors, Red Cross, and American Legion establish an emergency hospital in the Donora Community Building to treat injured residents. Plant operators admit sulphurous smoke content but cite 32 years of use with no prior poisonings.

Donora Monongahela Valley Red Cross and American Legion

ISC Battles Montana State To 20-14 Win

Idaho State College’s football team upset Montana State 20-14 as the Bengal line shut the Bobcats inside the five yard line six times. Jake LaRue returned the kickoff to spark the drive, Al Kirlin caught a reception for a TD, and Pete Richardson added the extra point.

ISC Montana State Idaho State College Johnny Vesser Montana State College Bobcats Bengal Bengals Babe Caccia Jake LaRue Coffin Jim Blake al Kirlin Pete Richardson Idaho State Colleg Larry Gale Cliff Biskin Ted Kline LaRue Gale Jay Paris Earl Pond Montana Larry Richardson USC Jack Cohn Harry Perrigo

Children Tour Pocatello POST Yard Study

Twenty six sixth grade students from North Gem elementary Bancroft joined local instructors Melvin Dunn and Henry Maxfield for a Saturday afternoon tour of the Pocatello POST plant and Union Pacific Railroad yards. The group visited the editorial department back shop and printing press learning how daily papers are produced with emphasis on the linotype machines and the large press while touring the backshop roundhouse and local yards.

Pocatello Union Pacific Railroad North Gem Bancroft Melvin Dunn Henry Maxfield Bancroft School Maxfield POST Barbara Wilson Ruth Emily Whitworth Iris Whitworth Donald Warricker Julia Whitney Frank Faulkner Beth Ann White Norma Payne Dennis Moser Myrna Brougham Sharon Call Jeanice Call Jerry Hatch Clair Hatch Nadine Hatch Richard Johnson Billie Dawn Davids Dean Hunter Rosco Tolman Jeanice Muir DeVaughn Shipley Janette Schenk Noretta Welch Jay Mack Hollervak Faye Nelson

Carey Joins Navy for One-Year Enlistment

John F. Carey of Lava Hot Springs has enlisted in the United States Navy for one year. Departing for San Diego for training, the high school graduate previously attended Idaho State College and plans to continue his education after service.

John F. Carey J. E. Carey Lava Hot Springs United States Navy Pocatello San Diego Carey Hay Idaho State College

Patrolman Nabs Suspected Car Thief At Gun Point

State Patrolman Al Nogo spotted an 18 year old Fort Hall Indian attempting to steal a car on the Polo Line road. After a tense confrontation he detained the man at gunpoint and the youth was booked on intoxication and awaiting court on grand larceny charges.

Nabs al Nogo Fort Hall Polo Line Nogo Attearet

Vote on Coast windup for Progressive Party

Senator Glen Taylor headlining final Progressive rally Monday at 7 30 p m in Pocatello high school auditorium. He arrives Salt Lake City by air and is joined by Oregon candidate Michael Loring aiding the national campaign. Taylor votes Tuesday morning in Pocatello then flies to California. He comments on President Truman’s liberal talk.

Glen Taylor Progressive Party Pocatello High School Salt Lake City Idaho Michael Loring Oregon Taylor Pocatello California Congress Truman

Driver Blamed for Two Car Fort Hall Crash Verdict

Careless driving by Christ Zissis blamed for death of Royal Charles Busch after a two car wreck near Fort Hall Thursday afternoon. Coroner’s jury met at Hall mortuary and announced the verdict shortly after noon Saturday. Prosecuting Attorney Hery McQuade said involuntary manslaughter charges will be filed against Zissis within days. Busch, a Helena resident, died in hospital about three hours after the crash. Vehicle rolled over several times. foreman Edwin Edgely led 12 jurors including Gustave Bolschweiler and M A Richmond to the verdict.

Christ Zissis Royal Charles Busch Fort Hall Arthur Hall Hall Mortuary Hery McQuade Zissis Busch Helena Mont William Volker & Company Edwin Edgely Gustave Bolschweiler M. A. Richmond Dave Hillbrand Bessie Atkinson Marcelle Forrey S. M. Ayers Phil Sappington P. A. Traughber Harry Shafer William Poll W. H. Wardle

Dr Harrison to Begin Practice in Pocatello

Dr Parry W Harrison will officially begin medical practice in Pocatello Monday morning with offices in the Pioneer building rooms 208-210. He will conduct eye examinations and analysis, specializing in eye practice. he is the third generation in his family to enter optometry and is a graduate of Pocatello High School and Idaho State College with a BS in Pharmacy, plus training at the Northern Illinois College of Optometry.

Parry W. Harrison Pocatello Pioneer Building Harrison Pocatello High School Idaho State College Northern Illinois College of Optometry

Chemical Banned As Flour Bleach Proposal Issued

The Food and Drug Administration proposes to ban a gene used for flour bleach with an order published in the Federal Register next Tuesday. The proposal would take effect immediately upon issuance.

Washington Food and Drug Administration Federal Register

Able To Qualify Exposed By Registration Shortfall

Voters should not be penalized for registrar mistakes as forms ran out closing time at 9 p.m. Saturday in West Pocatello. Officials say some signatures collected after the oath may still be valid by district judge ruling, with calls for extra blanks and emergency mimeograph reprints.

Roy Miller Henry McQuade Bannock County West Pocatello McQuade Isabelle C. Niles Precinct 12 Sarah Devaney Anna Keefe Miller Keefe South Johnson Ave West Carter Niles Dana Muir

Chest Drive Gains Steam as Community Campaign Advances

Fifteen more firms joined the drive bringing the total to 44 in this city. Contributions now total 8 201.67 from 1732 workers. Advance gifts reach 24 271 from 559 subscriptions with teachers from Idaho State College and public schools contributing over 1 000 more, aiming to meet and surpass last year’s total.

Community Chest Drive C. Ed Flandro YMCA The Pocatello Post National Laundry Salt Lake Tribune Halliwell Drug Idaho Typewriter Terrell Shoe Company J. J. Newberry Morrison- Merrill Company Bannock Lumber Whitman Swift Company Flandro Idaho State College

Norman Berge Receives Post News Award

Norman Berge of 144 North Thirteenth Ave won a five dollar Post News Award for reporting a north town accident that caused a truck and semi-trailer to tip. The paper invites readers to phone in tips with a chance to win.

POST Norman Berge North Thirteenth Ave Berge

Miles City Straw Poll Totals Revealed in Election Eve Test

The Miles City Star held a downtown straw poll with 75 voters including farmers, ranchers, businessmen and railroad men. Results show Truman 38, Dewey 37. Davies 44, Murray 27. Ford 54, Bonner 14. D'Ewart 47, Fraser 23. railroad men estimated at 18 percent.

Miles City Miles City Star Truman Dewey U. S Tom J. Davies James E. Murray Sam C. Ford John W. Bonner Congress Wesley D'Ewart Willard E. Fraser

Wallace Attacks Truman in Bitter Philadelphia Blast

Wallace denounces Truman in a fiery Philadelphia speech, accusing the campaign of transparent hypocrisy and alleging a long history of shoddy politics. The remark signals renewed partisan clash amid the campaign trail.

Wallace Truman Philadelphia Henry A. Wallace

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