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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1948

Page

3

Gate City Schools to Open Monday Under Construction Plan

Pocatello grade and high schools start Monday with students in temporary classrooms until three new additions are finished. The district will be re zoned after construction, and bus routes remain unchanged. Junior and senior high run 9 to 4, grade schools 9 to 3 30. Emerson will host former Lincoln and Jefferson students. other students remain at current schools. Call if unsure. Faculty meetings set for Saturday morning and afternoon.

Green Emerson School Lincoln Emerson Lincoln and Jefferson High School Music Room

BPW to Host Dinner on UN Theme Tuesday

The Business and Professional Women's club plans a Tuesday dinner at the Bannock hotel at 6 30 p m with tickets at the Chamber of Commerce. Idaho State College President Dr Carl MacIntosh will speak on Education and World Citizens. ISCl faculty guests and a BPW scholarship for a senior ISU girl will be announced. books on international relations will be donated to the university library.

Chamber of Commerce Bannock Business and Professional Women United Nations Carl MacIntosh Idaho State College BPW Club University Library

Thefts Reported To City In One Night

Willard Smith reported to Pocatello police that four white rims were stolen from his car on Thursday night. Another theft involved six to eight used tires from Montgomery Ward’s tire department. Tire manager John Dwyer said tires were chained and the links chiseled apart.

Willard Smith North Arthur Ave Pocatello Tire Department of Montgomery Wards John Dwyer

Eighteen Slot Machines Stolen From Boise Shed

Boise police reported that eighteen slot machines valued over $5000 were stolen from a storage shed in the rear of Ivan Winters’ residence last week. Police chief George Haskin noted the loss was discovered Friday morning by Winters.

Boise George Haskin Ivan Winters Chines Winters

Unloaded gun kills Caldwell boy in Wilder home

In Caldwell Idaho Arlene Smeed 11 shot and killed his 12 year old brother Vernon with an unloaded gun at the grandparents home in Wilder. The boy died in a Caldwell hospital 45 minutes later. Coroner Talley said no inquest. Both boys are Caldwell residents.

Caldwell Ida Arlene Smeed Vernon Ray Luekenga J. L. Carry Wilder William D. Talley

ISC Sees Strong Start Toward Record Enrollment

Registrar Anna B. Capellan reports a good opening for enrollment with one more day of signup planned. If lines stay long into Saturday, Monday may be used. Last year enrollment stood around 1,450. this year an estimated 1,600 to 1,800 is expected.

ISC Anna B. Capellan

Albion Pioneer Alice Barrett Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Alice Marsh Barrett 83, longtime Albion resident, died Friday at her home after a prolonged illness. Born April 14, 1865 in Stocksbridge England, she immigrated to the United States in 1885 with Edward B. Barrett. Survived by her husband three daughters Genevieve Harper Anaconda Mont May Ellen Los Angeles Ellen Danner Albion and three sons William Albion Fred Boise Frank Payette. Funeral services to be announced by McCulloch Funeral Home.

Burley Alice Marsh Barrett Pioneer Albion Albion McCulloch Funeral Home Barrett Stocksbridge Yorkshire England Edward B. Barrett Barnsley United States Pocatello

Plumber Course Open At ISC New Training Track

ISC introduces a one year plumbing and pipefitting course under Roy F Christen sen. He says graduates will quickly find employment and that the program serves national needs as much as dentists do. Prospective students should check the class schedule and contact the vocational department at Idaho College.

ISC Roy F. Christensem Christensen Idah

Gem County Seeks Man For Sheriff

Gem county commissioners on a Friday sought a successor to Sheriff T. E. Pritchard who resigned to pursue private business. Pritchard left after losing to Orlo Goslin in the Republican primary and cited a Boise business opportunity that would not wait for his term to end.

Emmett Ida Gem County Friday T. E. Pritchard Pritchard Orlo Goslin Boise

Idaho potato rumors labeled false on price support

Caldwell Idaho UP report says a major Idaho potato grower buyer and shipper dismiss rumors that growers hoard choice potatoes to gain government price support. Weitz notes No 1s may be sold on open market. No 2s to government. Authorities see no plowing under crops. embargo motives questioned. Porter cites harvest impact on prices and support policy.

Caldwell Ida Idaho Portland Ore George Weitz Weitz Lee H. Wagner California Wagner Russell

Houston Chronicle backs Dewey for president

The Houston Chronicle endorsed Governor Thomas E. Dewey and running mate Earl Warren for president, criticizing President Truman as ineffective. It praised Dewey as qualified to lead and urged a change in national administration, citing Jesse H. Jones’s paper-owned stance and history with gov. commerce.

Houston Tex Houston Chronicle Jesse H. Jones Secretary of Commerce Thomas E. Dewey Afternoon Chronicle Truman Dewey Earl Warren Jones Hoover Reconstruction Finance Corporation Franklin D. Roosevelt Henry Wallace Texas Mr. Roosevelt

Birth Announcements From Local Hospitals

Birth notices from General Hospital and St. Anthony's Hospital list new additions to families. Sept. 17 Mr. and Mrs. Thayle Byington welcome a boy at 240 North Thirteenth Ave. Sept. 15 Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Franckowiak Hanser have a girl. Sept. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Martin Moylan welcome a boy at 652 West Lewis St. Others include the Ponzo girl at Fort Hall and Neider, Lewis, Teton, and Bailey newborns. Building permits note Sydney Talley installing new cement steps at a residence for $200.

General Hospital Thayle Byington North Thirteenth Ave Boy St. Anthony’s Hospital Stanley Franckowiak Martin Moylan West Lewis St Harry Ponzo Fort Hall Boyd Neider Robert Lewis Idaho Falls Frank Teton George Bailey North Tenth Ave Sydney Talley

New Radio Program Begins Friday On Mutual Network

The Episcopal church launches its first regular nationwide radio program this Friday from 8 to 8 30 p m on KEYY Pocatello The Mutual Broadcasting system will carry the feature each week as a social ethical and religious force with the aim of making radio history.

Episcopal Church Mutual Broadcasting System Pocatello Keyy

Housewife Finds Home Is Flooded

Mrs. E. R. Mooney of 625 North Lincoln Ave reports her home flooded after a hose was run through a screen door while a babysitter was watching after returning home Thursday night. The basement floor and new tile were damaged by the water.

E. R. Mooney North Lincoln Ave

Idaho Opens Parole Camp At Payette Lake

Idaho's first parole camp has opened at Payette Lake near McCall. Lou E. Clapp, chairman of the State Board of Corrections, said nine parolees are at the camp and three more will be sent there this week. The men will clear roads and beaches on state property around the lake as part of a final transition from prison life to society.

BOISE Idaho Payette Akes McCall Lou E. Clapp State Board of Corrections Clapp

Idaho cattle and sheep deemed in good condition overall

The U S Department of Agriculture found Idaho cattle at 87 percent of normal and sheep at 87 percent on Sept 1, with August declines and drier ranges increasing fire risk. Cattle and sheep conditions remain generally sound despite a tougher month, with rains needed for moisture.

Boise Idaho U. S. Department of Agriculture Department Mont Ewlier

Army Overhauls Promotion System for Enlisted Men

The Army announces a major reform of its enlisted promotion process. New recruit rank replaces buck sergeant, 50 career fields are defined with task-based grading, and broad army-wide exams govern upper NCO promotions. Recruits advance to private in four months, with steps to private first class and corporal after fixed times and tests. Master sergeant now leads to higher warrant grades leading to major pay.

Washington J. J. O'Hare Army General Staff Army O’hare PFC

Masonic Lodge Honors Past Masters Event

Portneuf lodge No. 18 A F and A M observes Past Master's night at the Masonic temple on Wednesday Sept 29. Ladies of Radiant chapter No. 61 O E S will serve dinner at 6 30 p m. Lodge opens 7 30 p m with welcome from J P Halliwell Sr and response by Ray S Hunter.

Portneuf A. F A. M Masonic Temple J. P. Halliwell Ladies of Radiant Temple Mr. Halliwell Ray S. Hunter

Tommy Reese Enters General Hospital for Treatment

Tom my Reese of 236 North Third Ave entered the General hospital Wednesday for treatment according to his grandmother Mrs May Miller.

Enteps Hospital Tommy Reese North Third Ave General Hospital May Miller

Has Operation Carl Rudeen Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy

Carl Rudeen underwent an emergency appendectomy in Wen dell on a business trip Wednesday. His condition is reported as good and he is expected to return home in a few days.

Carl Rudeen

Mercury's long history and modern widespread use

Mercury has been known for at least 2500 years, but its wide use is a development of recent centuries.

Triple Slayer Receives Death in Ohio Electric Chair

Robert Murl Daniels, 24, condemned by a three judge Mansfield Ohio court for the triple cornfield slaying of farm superintendent John Niebel his wife Noranda and daughter Phyllis. Execution date set for January 3. Daniels claimed memory loss and innocence while West had allegedly done the killings.

Triple Slayer Ohio G. E. Kalbfleisch Daniels Richland County Lydon K. Beam John West Ohio State John Niebel West Noranda Phyl Lis Niebels Theodore Lutz Reformatory Columbus Earl C. Ambrose The

Loren D. Lewis Heads Burley Post

Loren D. Lewis was installed as commander of the Burley post of The American Legion with Dr. Sherman Hawley as first vice president and George Carmody as second vice president. Other officers were Joe Olenslager adjutant Truman Bradley finance officer Adonis Nielson chaplain and W. F. Coon sergeant-at-arms. Senator Henry C. Dworshak spoke before the meeting and pledged support in Legion activities. Refreshments were served by the auxiliary.

Burley Loren D. Lewis American Legion Sherman Hawley George Carmody Joe Olenslager Truman Bradley Adonis Nielson W. F. Coon I. H. Harris Lawrence J. Radloff United States Henry C. Dworshak Legion Auxiliary

Cox Named Charter Delegate for Grand Lodge Odd Fellows

Burley Lloyd Cox was chosen charter delegate to the grand lodge of Odd Fellows for October 17 to 21 with Ted Arbogast and William Core as fellow delegates. George Peacok, grand chaplain, will attend. The selection occurred at a Tuesday night dinner meeting. Jess Anderson, Arbogast, and E N Steelsmith will organize winter socials. Delegates to the Rebekah Assembly include Mrs Hala Lindquist, Mrs Hazel Schwaegler, Mrs Bertha Hunt, and Mrs Cora Johnson. Lindquist has also been elected district deputy president.

Cora Johnson Lindquist

Million Dollar Fire Devastates Jerome Grain Elevator

A grain and bean storage fire at a Jerome Farmers' Cooperative elevator caused an estimated 1 million dollars in damage. The blaze drew 6000 residents and neighboring towns, with National Guardsmen guarding the scene as firefighters battled the tall flames and smoke into the morning.

Jerome Farmers’ Cooperative National Guardsmen Shoshone Wendell Twin Falls

New Commander of NOP Expected This Week

Capt. William P. McCarty is due in Pocatello this week to assume command of the naval ordnance plant. He succeeds Capt. C. H. Roper who departed Sept. 8 for Bremerton naval hospital. McCarty moves from the naval gun factory in Washington DC where Capt. W. C. Specht has been acting commander.

Pocatello William P. McCarty Naval Ordnance Plant C. H. Roper Bremerton, Wash Naval Hospital McCarty Gate City Naval Gun Factory Washington, D. C W. C. Specht Roper Bremerton

Brother Died In Ogden Mr Hawkins Noted Restaurant Owner

Mr and Mrs James E Dean of 1018 North Grant Avenue were summoned to Ogden Thursday by the death of Mrs Deans brother Ross Hawkins a prominent local restaurant owner The text notes a box turtle does not eat for six months after it is shed.

James E. Dean North Grant Ave Ogden Dean Ross Hawkins

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George N. Green BPW Albion Pioneer Jason J. G Arricade Tay Chicago A. V. McCormick Idaho Production and Marketing Administration News of Record Masonic Lodge Burley Post Cox NOP Due Pioneer Motors Pioneer Motors CO N. Arthur
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