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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1948

Page

2

Idaho State College Faces Cold Fall Without Pipe

A steel pipe shortage delays heating seven temporary ISC buildings near Graveley hall. Heat from the old plant or a second plant in the Pharmacy building is being arranged as engineers assess combining systems. Officials hope temporary lines arrive before cold weather. one boiler may be installed with current funds, while the second boiler and distribution lines await additional appropriations.

Idaho State College Graveley Hall Federal Works Agency Salt Lake City Pharmacy Carl W. McIntosh State Board of Education John A. Scoville

Record In Pupils Hit Schools Enlargement Work

Enrollment in Pocatello city schools rose by 326 pupils this year, reaching 6175 against 5848 last year. All schools except Lincoln showed gains, with Jefferson posting the largest increase from 875 to 705 this year, due to a new addition. Senior high has 1632 students, Franklin 453, Irving 458, Bonneville 340, Emerson 335, Lincoln 287, Roosevelt 593, Tyhee 306, Washington 632, Whittier 434.

Pocatello City Schools George N. Green Gate City Schools Lincoln Jefferson Franklin Junior High Irving Junior High Bonneville Emerson Roosevelt Tyhee Washington Whittier

New Judge But Same Old Sentences

Police court was handled by Justice of the Peace Charles W. Hyde instead of Police Judge R. Don Bistline on Saturday morning. Repeaters faced the new judge and attempted to talk away offense reports, but Hyde imposed fines. Floyd R. Hansen, 17, was fined $15 for reckless driving after pleading guilty. Laurence Rawlins forfeited a $5 bond for failing to observe a stop sign after not appearing in court.

Justice of the Peace Charles W. Hyde R. Don Bistline Hyde Floyd R. Hansen Reckles Laurence Rawlins

Young pleads not guilty to larceny in Milwaukee court

William Young faced larceny charges in Milwaukee court and offered a deal for a lie detector test. He failed the test and received a six month jail sentence after pleading not guilty.

Milwaukee William Young

Campus Terrace addition announced in Pocatello

Roland Smith of the Bist line agency announces Campus Terrace in Pocatello Idaho between East Center and East Bonneville streets and Fourteenth to Eighteenth. Lots range 60 to 150 feet with various frontage. streets paved with gutters and curbing under construction. FHA and veteran loans available as government approved. Addition is restricted and zoned by the city council.

Pocatello Roland Smith Bistline Agency Idaho State College Campus Terrace East Center East Bonneville Fourteenth Smith Pocatello City

Daring 17 Year Old Scores Double Birdie

Ed Pahlow, a 17 year old high school student from Shawano Wisconsin, made a remarkable double birdie at Shalagoco country club. He teed off, struck and killed a sparrow in flight, and the ball rolled to the cup on the 18th hole, two shots later for another birdie.

Shawano Wis Ed Pahlow Shalagoco Country Club

Quaker Meeting House Built in 1765 Still Used in York

A Quaker meeting house erected in York Pennsylvania in 1765 remains in active use for Sunday services.

York

Musician Louie Weertz to Perform in Gate City Friday

Louie Weertz, a popular pianist from Pocatello, is set to play at Idaho State College in Frazier Hall on Friday night October 1. The program is sponsored by Pocatello Post 4 of the American Legion and may lead to another piano event a week later. Advance tickets are available at local music stores.

Louie Weertz Pocatello Robert Flandro American Legion Post No. 4 Legion John Webb Mike Lutzker Blaine Gasser Tommy Terrell Terrell Carnes Fawson Ford Music Frazier Hall the Gate City Weertz Idaho State College Pocatello Post 4 American Legion Legion Committee Pocatello Music

Local School Presents Three Concert Series

The first of three Junior Community Concerts features George London performing October 22 at 2 p.m. in the Pocatello high school auditorium. Membership in the Junior Community Concert association, open to Pocatello school students from fourth grade up, is available through school principals. Season tickets for all three concerts cost one dollar and cover ISC students. Susan Reed and Carroll Glenn will present the remaining two concerts.

George London Pocatello High School Junior Community Concert Association Pocatello ISC Susan Reed Carroll Glenn

Eddy's Bakery Installs New Automated Ovens

Eddy's Bakery at 808 South Fifth Ave installs state of the art ovens that handle 4000 loaves per hour. Manager Melvin Sather says the fully automatic system bakes each loaf to a uniform golden color. The project, costing about $70,000, will boost service to Pocatello and surrounding areas. Remodeling continues as the bakery adds equipment. the plant employs about 60 people.

Eddy's Bakery South Fifth Ave Melvin Sather Sather Pocatello Idaho Eddy’s

Four Pocatello Navy Men Return From Leave

Four Navy men from Pocatello have arrived home on 15 days recruit leave. Ed Brockman, Bob Parkinson, Bill Kennedy, and Mack Spahr, all enlisted for three years on June 30 1948, were chosen for extra three days leave for outstanding company in infantry bag and barracks inspection. After boot leave they report to San Diego naval training center for trade school assignments.

Ed Brockman E. F. Brockman North Eighth Ave Bob Parkinson R. E. Parkinson Bill Kennedy W. E. Kennedy Benton St Mack Spahr E. W. Spahr South Fourth Ave Harvey C. Brown U. S. Navy Pocatello San Diego Naval Training Center

False benefits defrauding states rise in unemployment claims

The Interstate Conference of Employment Security Agencies reports Americans file fraudulent employment benefit claims costing states thousands yearly. While false claims are under 0.5 percent of total, the monetary impact is large. Strong anti fraud drives and swift punishment deter swindlers.

Washington Interstate Conference of Employment Security Agencies

Girl's Tears Save Ring From Thief

Chicago reports a robber forced five General Finance Loan employees to the floor and stole $400. He seized a ring from Miss Gladys Ross 19, but she cried, prompting the thief to recoil and return the ring before fleeing.

Ring Chicago Love General Finance Loan Company Gladys Ross

Tenants Evicted Over Four Years Unpaid Rent

In Haverhill Massachusetts two tenants were evicted for not paying any rent in four years. The Georgetown Savings Bank acted as the landlord.

Haverhill Mass Georgetown Savings Bank

Births at St. Anthony's Hospital noted

On September 24 at St. Anthony's Hospital Mr. and Mrs Richard Morris of 87 Campus Drive welcomed a girl. Also September 24 Mr. and Mrs William Disher of 216 Portneuf Park welcomed a girl. September 25 Mr. and Mrs DeWayne Bailey of Route 2 North welcomed a girl.

St. Anthony’s Hospital Richard Morris Campus Drive William Disher Portneuf Park DeWayne Bailey

Idaho Grad Kennedy Flies In For Brief Campus Visit

Peter Kennedy first lieutenant and RAF jet pilot made a fleeting Idaho visit described as a swish. He flew from Sacramento to Spokane in minutes, prompting his father Ralph Kennedy an electrician at the university to listen for the sound. The Kennedys drove from Moscow to Spokane to see him after the jet’s quick arrival.

Moscow Ida Peter Kennedy RAF Idaho Kennedy Sacramento Spokane Kane Ralph Kennedy University Electrician Kenney Young Kennedy Sacremento

Evanston Bans Flying Model Planes City Moves To Cut Airborne Accidents

Evanston Illinois, long noted for a low traffic crash rate, bans the flying of miniature airplanes to prevent a different kind of accident. The ordinance targets hobby aircraft within city limits, citing safety concerns and potential hazards.

Evanston Ill

Notre Dame Noises In Rhyme And Echoes Of Idaho News

A playful poem surveys Notre Dame as “The Irish” and observes names and stereotypes, then shifts to Idaho reporting snow in Pocatello and frost on rivers. It closes with reflections on ISC students and the value of college lessons when faced with life after "youth's ardent spring."

Notre Dame Old South Bend Fighting Irish Moscowitz Schmoe Schwartz, Sheekeetski Pumperschnoe Sheas Kellys McGuires O’neill Murphys Shannons McQueels Pocatello Idaho ISC

Radium Treatment Proposed for Birthmark Blemishes

Chicago news reports three Philadelphia specialists say unsightly blemishes born with infants can be removed by X rays soon after birth. In the American Journal of Roentgenology they note these birth defects are benign tumors of new blood vessels and can be treated with radiation with satisfaction. Some disappear without treatment, others persist.

Chicago Philadelphia Eugene P. Pendergrass James C. Katterjohn James B. Butchart American Journal of Roentgenology

War Mothers Chapter Leads Drive for Handicap Employment

Idaho chapter of the American War Mothers says it will send 1000 letters to businesses urging hiring of physically handicapped workers. The campaign aligns with the National Employment of Physically Handicapped week, with involvement from DAW VFW American Legion and the Chamber of Commerce.

Idaho American War Mother’s Boise Evelyn Ayers War Mothers DAW VFW American Legion Chamber of Commerce

Post Will Sponsor Top Radio Program

Starting next Tuesday at 8 30 p m America's Town Meeting of the Air will be heard in Pocatello on KEIO with sponsorship by the Pocatello Post The weekly debate show features leaders in policy discussion and audience participation It has won over 30 awards and is the only program to win the Peabody twice

America Pocatellans KEIO Pocatello Post POST George W. Denny, Jr

Couple Escape Death In Rupert Car Crash

Sherman Farmer of Rupert and Mrs William Hunter of Rupert escaped serious injuries in a Friday collision west of Rupert Floral Co. Farmers truck loaded with coal hit Mrs Hunters car at the intersection. Mrs Hunter was hospitalized then released next morning.

Rupert—Sherman Farmer William Hunter Rupert Rupert Floral Co Farmer Hunter Barrow Pit

Post Photo Man Injured In Collision

Post photographer Tony Drages was in a two car collision on East Carter Street and South Eighth Avenue Saturday. He sustained bruises and minor cuts. driver Don Burden 23 of North Garfield Avenue was uninjured. Clinton R. Galloway 65 of South Tenth Avenue suffered a bruised shoulder. Both cars sustained about $1000 damage.

POST Tony Drages Drages Don Burden Garfield Avenue East Carter Street Clinton R. Galloway South Tenth Avenue South Eighth Avenue Galloway Burden

First watch invented by Peter Henle in Nurnberg

The first watch is credited to Peter Henle around 1500 in Nurnberg Germany. This milestone marks early clockmaking innovation and the transition toward portable timekeeping in Europe.

Peter Henle Nurnberg Germany

Reception Held For Newlyweds In Fort Hall

A reception honoring Mr. and Mrs. Orlo Daniels was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Shilts in Fort Hall with over 100 guests. Joyce Hudson managed the guest book. the event followed a wedding from Myrtie Hudson. Ed Lesser of Fort Hall is in St. Anthony hospital. Twins Ralph and Ronald Nelson received a birthday dinner in Chubbuck hosted by W. E. Nelson and family.

Orlo Daniels Lawrence Shilts Fort Hall Amory Hudson Valero California Bill Aller Hudson Tyhee Jess Aller John Hudson Ed Lesser St. Anthony Hospital Red Kopp Sunbeam Idaho Andrew Cutler W. E. Nelson Chubbuck Ralph Ronald

Rita Hansen Quits Boise Education Post

Rita M. Hansen of Boise resigns as state elementary school supervisor for the Idaho Department of Education to pursue part time work and advance her doctoral studies at Stanford University in the coming year.

Boise Rita M. Hansen Department of Education Stanford University

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