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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1949
Page
8
Burley Youth Welfare council discussed a $100,000 bond issue for a new swimming pool and park improvements to be voted in October. The plan includes storage buildings in three parks and using parks for recreation space, plus construction of an ice skating pond, four floodable softball diamonds, a skiing program, and rifle clubs.
Dir ector Budge reports two prelim inary meetings led by Mrs John Rue to organize a community chorus. The council will review forming a community band and seek locations. Supt Bernell Wrigley cites crowded schools needing more classrooms with the canning kitchen space to be freed. Ten Larson urges nearer scout camp, asks council to seek suitable sites for camping.
Rupert special reports the first annual Minidoka County Fair for 4-H and F.F.A. clubs a success with 160 entries, potential for double, about $1000 in county awards, and multiple honors including Harvey Hollinger purebred Duroc and Guernsey trophies.
In Fruitland four incumbents were re elected and Phil Borup elected trustee at large to replace resigned E Dean Peterson. J K Blackburn Otis Smith Al Schlottman Louis Kissell named to zones one two three four respectively.
Gale Mix, general manager of the associated students, announced the University of Idaho 1949 Gem of the Mountains yearbook is off the press. He noted the volume’s four color pictures will enhance the book and invite appreciation from readers.
Idaho state FHA director W. T. Lockwood reported August commitments reached 3 065 000 on 610 units, a record. The boost came largely from eastern Idaho group submissions, notably around Pocatello Idaho Falls and Arco, with 438 new homes and 172 existing homes insured.
Readers spotlight the Idaho campus via a series of photographs capturing its landscape and architecture. The images highlight blue skies, green spaces, brick buildings, and student life scenes that convey the campus atmosphere.
Idaho Chambers of Commerce in major cities urged to enter floats in the homecoming parade before the Idaho Washington State college football game on October 15. Celebration starts October 14 with a student rally and fireworks. parade through downtown Moscow on Saturday morning.
Burley city council approves a $100000 bond election set for October 14 to fund a broad recreation program including a new pool wading pool four softball diamonds parking areas and landscaping. Registration for new electors runs Sept 12 to Oct 8. Building permits issued for homes and a duplex in several additions. Zoning changes designate portions of the townsite for commercial industrial and residential use.
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