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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1949
Page
2
Officials from Coeur d'Alene Moscow Kellogg Lewiston St Maries and Wallace are cited in the north. Southern efforts include Weiser Boise and parts of the state reservations noted in the summary.
A review of the H Company Second Battalion 183rd Infantry is planned for Monday with Lt. John A. Smith announcing the event. Col. Boyd Clark reports the battalion will convert to a mechanized cavalry unit as Gen. John A. Walsh and other officials attend the inspections and equipment checks.
Idaho sugar beet industry faces an eight percent freight-rate increase petitioned by five railroads. Idaho Farm Bureau attorney Alfred C. Cordon says the $125,000 annual burden would hit sugar, livestock, potatoes, and other agricultural goods, with processing in Idaho Falls and upper valley plants at stake. Hearing set for October 18 at the state house in Boise.
A William L. Batt quote urges reducing controversy to avert conflict. He states controversy starts in minds and defenses of peace must be built there. He cites his role as SKF Industries president in stressing mental discipline as societal solution.
Gate City fund drive gets a $100 boost announced by Paul Scott. Portneuf Lodge No. 18 AF&AM plans a Fel lowcraft degree on Sept 14 per Jack Bowen. Twelfth ward MIA social with Jay Slaughter orchestra on Sept 12. public invited. Dr G T Cox Jr among 32 Idaho physicians to attend cancer refresher course at University of Oregon Medical School Sept 12-16. Russell Olsen completes auto body and fender repair training in Chicago. Pocatello Toastmasters, led by Ollie Roche, to run Kiwanis program Tuesday. Mrs R J Comstock recovering from a broken arm in Idaho Falls hospital.
St Anthony Hospital records list births on Sept 9 to A D Pharris and Mrs. Gilbert and to Parry Nelson and Parley Pratt. Marriages show Alexander Barry and Martha Christensen of Po catello and Jim Harris of Downey with Connie Williams of Malad.
Idaho Municipal League delegates will hear Carl H. Chatters, executive director of the American Municipal Association, speak at the three day convention in Pocatello September 22 to 24. The program also features Salt Lake City's Mayor Earl J. Glade and Idaho officials, with ample hospitality planned by host Mayor W W Bill Halsey.
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